Hi everyone. )
Ugh! Three pages to catch up on! I've been so rubbish lately at keeping up with you all!
Hermya - ugh - horrible old creep at the swimming pool! Poor you!
Fulham - how sweet of your DP, planning to get you lillies on Mother's Day. I'd be VERY surprised if it dawned on mine to mark the occasion. His mum never even got a card till he and I got together! I'm thinking of making up a couple of little cards with our scan picture on for my mum and MIL, from their first grandchild. Not a present or anything, cause Baby's not here yet, but just something to have from it.
What a lovely, lovely dream about your nan...
Horrible story about your friend (shadow on LO's heart) but glad it all turned out for the best.
Spireal - congratulations on your little girl! Have you thought of names yet? We've now told everybody and I can't believe how many people have asked me about names! That and "was it planned?"
Pixie - great to have your scan date through... Not long now! You must be excited. Interesting they said about the 2% risk though in the letter. I really tried to find out what that risk was, cause it had happened to my mum, and no one would/could tell me! 2% is very low though. Lower than I thought. So try not to worry. You've been doing everything else right, haven't you? (Not drinking/smoking?) I'm sure you'll be fine. Didn't stop me having sleepless nights though! It'll be out of the way soon though, and then you'll be wishing you could do it all again. Like I am now! Roll on 20wks!
Desperate - lol! I will defintiely think moving thoughts for your placenta! (Only on MumsNet!)
Hermya - fancy locking yourselves out of your house! About the electricity though - I don't really know anything about it, but it doesn't sound right to me... Odd!
Fudge - that's a horrible thought about the Dopplers... See, I think I'd still get it checked out regardless (I'm quite a worrier) but it would be nice to think I could do something myself in the meantime, rather than just wait... I dunno... As Spireal said, it's not long till I start feeling movement anyway... Might just wait and see... I'm very much in two minds.
Sorry to hear you've been feeling sick and so tired. As for the AF-type pains in the middle of the night, it's easy for me to say but I wouldn't think it's worth worrying about. I've had similar in the middle of the night and during the day. I just think it's all your insides stretching and getting ready for Baby. If you're particularly worried, you could always call your midwife though - that's what they're there for.
Ozzie - how exciting - your first maternity dress! Have you bought much then? You're about four weeks or so ahead of me, aren't you? (I'm 13wks today.) I keep watching you to see what to expect!
Fulham - lol at you eating the chocolate first thing in the morning like that because Lily told you to! And lol at you stretching in your sleep - you must have very vivid dreams!
Spireal - just read your post about names. Unlucky! But thank goodness for Google, eh?
Curly - "I am giving birth to a beer-bellied chimpanzee" - that made me laugh! Great news about the arthritis though. Really hope they can get it under control for you.
Worrisome - sorry to hear you've been feeling so rubbish. I'm the same. Had a really bad day today, because I started off on the wrong foot by having a small breakfast. Been throwing up ever since! The Sea Bands certainly make a huge difference but only if I'm a good girl and eat regularly too... Oh well. As you say, not long till we bloom, eh?!
Curly - another girl! Really delighted for you! Poor little Dylan! Lol! The only boy so far!
Hobnob - sorry to hear you've been so sick. I know what you mean about the worrying though - I was convinced I'd be one of the unlucky ones too. Not that I'm taking anything for granted until I have my baby in my arms, mind you. Still..
Really good news that you've warmed to your midwife now too. I'm glad to hear that.
Spireal - I love that you've told us the names. You should just go with whichever you and DH like best and not take anyone else's opinions into account. However, seeing as you did ask... If it was me, I'd go for either Tabitha Mary or Vivienne Sarah, purely because Serafina is unusual. I have an unusual name myself and it's been the bain of my life! No one can ever spell it, let alone pronounce it! however, having said that, I know lots of people who don't like "common" names, and would prefer to be unusual. So either way, it doesn't really matter. Just down to your personal preference.
Ozzie - what a HORRIBLE dream you had. [hug]
Desperate - that's dreadful about your cold. I don't even know what to suggest but I really hope you start to feel better soon. x
Yorkshire - it's ridiculous, isn't it?! You want to be pregnant so much that I think you just expect to be blissfully happy once you are... You don't think about the worry (or sickness/ligament pain/heartburn/tiredness/whatever else!) at all, do you?! Still, we wouldn't go back even if we could, and that's what counts. (So I keep telling myself!)
...Started this reply yesterday (Wednesday) and ended up abandoning it cause I was sick, so now I've come back to finish it off, 24hrs later! Lol! (Thankfully feeling MUCH better today, after eating constantly all day!)...
Drewsgirl - yay! Congratulations! REALLY pleased for you! So when are you due?
Chance - sorry to hear about the UTI, but glad you're getting a bit more rest.
Drew - I wouldn't worry so much about the sandwiches in Asda... The problem with mayonaise is that it CAN be made using raw eggs. But really that's just if you're in a cafe or something and it's homemade. All the stuff in jars (Hellman's, Heinz, supermarket own brands) is fine. So one less thing to feel guilty about!
Chance - imagine following someone into the toilet! Good for you, going home!
Hermya - I'm so relieved that your scan went well! (I actually read that yesterday before I logged off, cause I just HAD to know, but I didn't want to risk replying out of sync and mixing myself up! Really pleased for you though. Was your OH able to be with you at the scan?
Lol at "dildo scan"! Oh, but see how you can't stop smiling now?! Just wait till your NEXT scan, when you might even get a wave, from a proper baby! It's THE most amazing feeling! Was it Tom Cruise who did daily ultrasounds on Katie Holms when she was pregnant? I can totally see why! You just want to be able to see in there all the time!
November - that's AWFUL about your boss! How long were you thinking of having off anyway? You won't change your plans after that, will you? (You shouldn't!)
Ozzie - that's so lovely about your DH. Mine earned a lot of brownie points yesterday. After a really sicky day, I was in tears when he came home. He's never seen me cry like that before! Anyway, he went out to buy me ice lollies, to try and help me keep some fluid down, and came back with a gorgeous big bouquet of white roses for me. (They're my favourites, in case you hadn't guessed!) Anyway. He really IS a good boy, isn't he?!
Chance - really got my fingers crossed that those bands work for you like they did for me. Just make sure you get them in exactly the right spot. Good luck!
Ozzie - sorry to hear you're feeling rubbish.
Fulham - I can't believe that! They wanted rid of you and now they won't let you go! Prats! [hug]
Desperate - sorry to hear you're feeling so fed up. You can have a hug too... [hug]
Yorkshire - wow! Congratulations to your friend! Especially for doing it on nothing but Paracetamol! Baby does sound a good size, considering, and excellent news that he's breathing on his own. I wouldn't worry about interfering either... You sound like you've been an amazing support, and the fact that you have it in your head that you could interfere probably means you're not. Anyway, this'll be great practice for you!
Fudge and Pidgin - EXCELLENT news about the scans. Fudge - you must've been SO terrified going in after seeing that other woman... Glad your DP managed to rearrange his hours at work though, so he could be with you.
Anyway, looks like that's me finally all caught up! Need to make the effort to get on more regularly now!