Hello - I'm back from holiday and boy is it cold [hshock]
Brace yourselves, this is going to be epic.......
BQ big hand hold for you my love. The first few weeks of pg are so difficult - even without your history. I can only echo what the others have said about the measurements - a fraction of a mm makes a huge difference at this stage and it is probably too early to see a HB. When is your scan this week??? Have everything crossed for you x
mermaid oh brave one, that is one difficult decision you have made but I can understand why you've made it especially with the year you've had [hsad]. And you definitely are not allowed to leave the greenhouse I think your big blow-out trip to NY sounds like a wonderful idea when its all been put to rest.
barbie blimey - what a couple of weeks you've had. I think I missed the dog-gate incident just before I went although I'm really glad it turned out that Freddie wasn't at fault. Am looking forward to hearing all about the dog whisperer [hgrin]. Re your scar pain - what is the next step?? Try not to google anything it will just freak you out. Very pleased you have bupa though and you are not at the mercy of NHS waiting times...How is dolly today?? If she is teething could the diarrhoea be related - DS1 always had hideous nappies when teething, it was the only way we could tell really as he didn't complain much otherwise.
4ever you've had quite a rollercoaster couple of weeks too!!! So pleased that the christening went well and S charmed everyone as usual. Thank god your Mum got the all clear and I hope you can sort things out with your sister (if you want to). It must be a really difficult situation. Nice to have the wedding to go to as well where you could relax a bit more. Well done to S for moving around already - you will need eyes in the back of your head soon. Hope the weaning goes well this week. Like blue I am very much a routines person but I can't remember what I did when I weaned DTs, it seems too long ago now. Re the hair - totally normal for this to happen. DS2 had dark hair when he was born but it fell out and he is now blonde. He also looked like Friar Tuck for a while. I appreciate though that the look is not as good for girls....
vjay well done you for doing the exam whilst feeling rubbish. I'm sure you will pass (what is it for btw??? Is it a Maths thing again? Sorry for complete ignorance). Love lazy mazy - sounds like he was just meant to be your doggie and lovely that the boys have taken to him so well [hwink]. Hope the building work went well last week and you now have a water-tight house. How fabby that your grandparents came all that way to see you, they sound wonderful.
monkey love the idea of the personalised aprons for stockings. Must go and look at the link that blue posted. How are you doing?? Are things any easier now due date has passed? Me-time is important, and I know how hard it is when you've got a DS to sort out and you're working but is there anything you can do try and have some?? (Says she who is equally rubbish about it). Actually, although its not everyone's cup of tea, I found that going for a run was good me-time and had the bonus of allowing me to drink more wine without feeling guilty about putting on weight [hgrin]
interiordesignerblue hooray for newly decorated converted garage [hgrin] Glad you didn't look tangoed at the wedding. Its always a bit eeek when you see it done and you have to hope it washes off ok. Sounds like you had a wonderful time though - it is nice to have a night out without where you can forget you have children [hgrin]
lbm how did the first week back at work go??? Did you enjoy having some me-time? Belated happy birthday to you too. Hope you have a fun half-term week.
moon poor love - I know that in your position I would be off to the Drs, as in fact that is exactly what I did. I am however the most impatient person on this planet. What I would say is that cycles with very different lengths can suggest that ovulation is not occurring. That is what I've been told by my GP and the fertility clinic. My cycles are generally very short but have varied from 19 days to 35 days since the mc. That can be tested for quite easily and clomid generally works in most people, esp those who have already managed to get pg as you have. There are very simple blood tests which can check your hormone levels and simple and quick scans which can check your tubes/ovaries. None of these mean that you will have to take things a step further just give you more information about what is going on. I too was worried about passing on my stress levels to DH, mainly because I thought he would change his mind about TTC again. However, I knew that waiting lists to get an appt should we need one can be quite long. As it happens we were referred and got an appt very quickly but my sister who is also having TTC problems has had to wait 6 months for one.
buddha sorry you are not getting a lot of sleep as well. I was also going to suggest it might be teeth - I remember we had lots around E's age and my DS2's sleep went totally to pot when he was teething. I also have a friend who swore that the cranial osteopath sorted out her DD1's sleep. BTW - being covered with bruises is par for the course with boys - they have no common sense at all. I warn you, it just gets more dangerous worse from here on....
mlsitsjustaphase Miss K is just gorgeous, thank you for the pics Hope she sorts out her day from night very soon for all your sakes. How is M taking to her new little sister?
jools so pleased you had a relaxing holiday, you definitely deserved it after the hours you've been putting in. Italy is fab isn't it. Sorry this cycle is a bust (or is it - has TEW turned up yet?) Would never have guessed you were a size 18 with all your gym exploits. I'm sure you will be back into your maternity smaller jeans very soon.
neeko Sounds like H has got you all wrapped around her little finger, glad she is taking to the BLW. Has the sleeping improved? You did make me [hgrin] with your comment about the fact that she has been sent to challenge your inner control freak.
sabs woohoo to you on your job, although I know it must have been tough with colleagues being made redundant. You obviously nailed the interview [hsmile]. Can't believe Saara is walking and yes it does help to lose some pounds when you are chasing after them.
cupcake what have you been feeding him [hshock] Glad the pupd seems to be working, you will have the nights cracked soon. Very belated happy birthday from me and well done for getting below the 11 stone barrier despite the lovely food you ate. Lucky you having a photographer as soon-to-be-relative, would love some family pics but we've never got round to it. Hope you got some lovely ones. Are you still waiting for your honorary niece/nephew to be born?
QA I know EDD is imminent, big hand-holds and hugs for you [hsad]. Hope it isn't too rough x
iggy sounds like you are still in sleep deprived hell. Come on here if you get a chance, I'm sure someone can help
Phew! I hope I've got everyone....
Holiday was lovely, good days and bad days with the boys, much like being at home really. Weather was fabulous, we went to the beach every day and played in the pool. I managed to read 3 whole books (and not books about special needs either...) which hasn't happened in ages. On the negative side, all the bedrooms were en-suite which meant DS1 had access to a bathroom and a shower. Cue many trips up and down the stairs when we heard said shower being turned on and off. He flooded the floor on several occasions and because it was tiled, it was lethal when wet (he also has no sense of balance). DS2 was not helping at all and was egging him on by saying "DS1 shall we play the shower game...." Having said all that, once they went to sleep they slept until 7-8am every morning which I know some of you would give your right tooth for. DS2 is biting DS1 though so we are trying to nip it in the bud. I think he resents the attention that DS1 gets (all the appointments etc).
We drank lots of wine and beer and played cards in the evening and it was lovely. Back to sorting out DS1's schooling which is still an issue but as its half-term this week there is not much we can do.
Oh and a big fat shiny gold star to the first person who can tell me what "embarazada" means. Its a Spanish word I hadn't expected to learn.