~*~ AUGUST 2010 ~*~ Moving into 2nd trimester, where things start getting better

[KayloHalo]

God, are we really on our 3rd thread???? Already???

Hi, I'm 10 weeks so think it's about time I joined in instead of lurking. This will be baby number 6 for me and I spend most of the time wondering 'what have I done??' Haven't worked up much enthusiasm for this pregnancy yet. Hopefully things will be better in a couple of weeks if I'm feeling less sick and have a scan. My last baby is nearly 2, and my other children range from 6 to 15. I haven't broken the news to them yet!

Looking forward to chatting with you all

You could always do what friends of ours did and just store the buggy in the boot of the car if space is an issue - only works if you can always park outside your house/flat though!

Welcome jenny. Pull up a chair, have some cake and join us. We don't bite, unless you offer chocolate cake, then we might bit your hand off

Ah, I kinda forgot about the folding small thing

Ah cake - that never lasts long in my house! Thanks for the welcome.

Re prams, I just used a sling at first for my last baby, then decided to splash out on an Bugaboo gecko which I loved and am looking forward to reusing this time. Get a proper sling though, not one of those uncomfortable front carriers.

Welcome Jenny Blueberries thats what we do as well, keep the pram in the car and carry baby to the house from there. Like you said tho, it only works if you can park close to your place of residence.

Totally agree jenny - had a proper ring sling with ds but planning on a stretchy wrap this time. Can't wait to go sling shopping! Will need more than one obviously!

jenny what slings would you recommend? Have been thinking for a while. Must be easier getting around, especially with 2 kids already.

Hmmm - my very favourite slings for a newborn are the pouches that you just pop on quickly and don't have to mess around with, but it's hard to get one exactly the right size. I had a hugabub which was comfortable but a right pain to get on, and last time bought a Close carrier but there's just too much fabric flapping around.

I actually miss the Wilkinet I had 15 years ago for DS1! Not sure whether I'll do much slinging this time.

Hmmm, will need to start having a look around I think. I'm sure a sling would be much easier when doing school run with a 4 and 5 yr old (which is what they will be when baby comes - cripes, when did they get bigger!!)

Good Luck MrsZaC!!!

Will check in later for results (well, I'll try, dodgy laptop depending)

xxxx

Kaylo, I think I like the look of the switch better than the scoot anyway! Guess it'll just be a case of trying a few out though.

neenz - I agree, I think at the moment the plan is to use the sling for as long as possible and then get the nicest umbrella type we can find.

Hope your scan went well mrszac

Welcome Jenny

Not sure if we are going to buy a new pram yet, we had a bugaboo gecko for ds when he was a baby but sold it when he was about 18months & got a bugaboo bee, so might just use that or maybe get a new one!
Have no idea what though there are too many to choose from!

Feel so tired today, cant wait to get into bed zzzzz

i wanted a sling instead of a pram at the start but dont really think its doable, then i thought about a single pram and a sling. No i think ill have a sling for round the house and stuff lol

before I catch up on what I've missed I thought I would let you all know that I have a perfect little 9 week old in my belly with a strong heartbeat- yiippeee! what relief. I've uploaded the photo to my profile, but not sure if it's worked. jelly bean even managed a wave to use changes my due date currently to the 1st of September, but I think I'm more likely to be actually 9wks 2days so I think I'll stay here if that's ok

yeah great news

Lovely pic aswell x

lovely news mrszac
Of course stay here! lots of us could end up being July or September in the end but you started here so stay.

Dd2 was 11 days early so if #3 follows that then I'll end up Julying it.

We had a silver cross for dd1 which we also used a bit for dd2 my Dad broke it though so no pram anymore. I did like it as a pram only thing I didn't like was the rubbish small shopping basket. Also the car seat it came with was a total effort. Would recommend as my top tip to get a car seat that clicks onto a base that you leave in the car.

Since then have had a mothercare hoxton which is a one in front of the other and was a mission to push gave up on it very early on.

Bought a 2nd hand phil and teds which is great has its downsides but really easy to push. Also have an obaby stroller..

Right well I'm off to get these girls to bed then having a friend over for a take away.

I'm so sorry to be the bearer of bad news just when this thread is starting to become a happier place, but we had our scan today and it wasn't good news.

The risk of abnormality was 1:2 from the nuchal scan and blood test. I was given an immediate CVS and get results in the next few days but have been told to expect the worst and will probably be advised to end this pregnancy.

DH and I are crushed by this news, unable to really take it all in, but trying to cope somehow and figure out how to handle the next step, all while feeling ever more thankful for our beautiful 13 month old daughter.

Hoping for the best for all of you, happy healthy pregnancies and beautiful babies. Please could someone take me off the list xx

20 July - Aussie #1, Nottingham, 35 12 weeks scan/nuchal all good
22 July - 4 Aug) Chulita #2: Dorset, 25
29 July - Bouncing Blueberries #2 South London, 33 13 week scan all good
1 Aug - Kaylo, #3, West Yorkshire, Age 24, 12wk scan/nuchal fine.
1 Aug - Nikalah, #1, Dorset. Age 35
2 Aug - Dibbydab, #1, Devon. Age 34 - 12 wk scan/nuchal fine.
2 Aug - Missus84, #1, Bristol. Age 25 - 12 week scan fine
4 Aug- girlyearapart #3 kingston Hospital Age 30 - 12 wk scan fine.
5 Aug - Kanella, 1, Plymouth. Age 37
7 Aug - NichyNoo, #1. Brussels. Age 29 - 12 wk scan fine
7 Aug - Bigmuther #3 Swindon Age 35
8 Aug - ElusiveMoose #2 Kent 33
13 Aug - augustsun, #2, South London, 34
13 Aug - babyisaac, #2, North Yorkshire 35
14 Aug - Soontobefatnat #1 SE London Age 30
14 Aug - Sophable %2, sw london, age 37 nuchal scan all good
16 Aug - Alice #2 Suffolk, Addenbrooks, age 25
16 Aug - Tah2 #3, SWales
16 Aug - Neenz #3 Liverpool (32)
17 Aug - Doodleydoo #2 Kent still just 34...
17 Aug - LCRLCR #1, Brighton 34
20 Aug - Growingbump2, #2, Dunfermline, 25
21 Aug - babyducky, #2, Brighton, age 23
22 Aug - Vix206 #1, Leicester, 31
23 Aug - Isheisnthe #3 Camberley, FPH, Age 33
23 Aug - cakeywakey, #2
23 Aug - Sparkle #1, age 31
23 Aug - loobyt #2, age 34, Devon
25 Aug - Sam86 #2 Liverpool
25 Aug - vitapulchra, #4, Guernsey, 32
27 Aug - Littlemiss72#1 S London
27 Aug - ronx (was dollishillbilly), #2, NW London, 37
29 Aug - starshaker #2 & 3 Ayrshire Age 29
1 Sept - mrsZaC, #1, Glasgow, 26

god I'm so sorry crazycatlady I'm truely heart-broken for you hope you are ok... take care darlin.

(feel rubbish posting this just after catlady's post )

thanks girls and ducky it was a good clear pic, I think the most impressive thing was seeing jelly beans heart beating, it really isn't real until you see it in there

So sorry to read your post crazycatlady. Hope that you are being well looked after. Take care

Very, very sorry to hear your news, crazycatlady. We are all thinking of you.

crazycatlady so sorry to hear your news, I hope you and your dh and dd can find some comfort somewhere and somehow to take whatever steps you are advised to take. It is so complicated and so heartbreaking. Again so sorry for you.

crazycatlady sorry to hear your news. That must have been really tough to hear. Look after yourself sweetie.

God that is awful news crazycatlady take care

That is a cute little jelly bean picture mrsZac congratulations

sickness back with a vengeance this evening,also have very bad back ache don,t know if it is safe to take pain killers.