Emmy's weebles are taking over mermaid's greenhouse!

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....therefore she cant throw us out!

Long may the support continue x

Whhhiiiiiiizzzzzz, crackle, BANG!!!!! do you like my virtual fireworks? ....oooohhhh aaaahhhhh

qa thanks for the Peter Kay clip, that IS me and neeko

cupcake get you, a digestive AND a cup of tea , my kind of girl

mermaid I hope wee merman gets better soon, the poor love

Gotta go, someone has filled his nappy, well heard a whiz and a pop, and yes, here comes the smell

Almost forget, louey here's my hand xxxxx

Popping in quick, started this post in docs waiting room, i have start of an ear infection - ouch, nipped in the bud with antibio drops, felt all bereft minus biscuit, who stayed at home with daddy, only 4th time i left her!

Just wanted to say bum pants and crap to cupcake about dh job everything crossed for him, sympathise greatly having been made redundant myself this yr, have already bored said enough about that talking of hope ur enjoying several much deserved now! Bless your boy keeping you smiling, toooo cute an image you painted there!

Louey your gp sounds great, hand squeezes and oodles of sand for tuesday, mermaid summed it up beautifully

Poor merman sending him get well soon tummy rubs, the hot choc sounds delish! Incidentally, tis random & belated but did that you know me so well that id still be hoping for that drunken bfp for you! Predictable huh?

Blue on phone but looking forward to seeing decorating pics! So true and sweet and lovely how you described those precious fast moving times from baby to toddler, we spend our whole pregnancies wishing the wks to pass then they finally arrive and we want time to stand still to envelop each second of preciousness!

Love the idea of vjay poser walking! Very much enjoyed the fireworks too ta!

Oop dinner is ready, hope Barbie your suitably pampered, mls hair sniffs to Kitty! Bq breath chill and relax (yea right, at least try tho!) Love to the rest of you, im starving, happy weekends to you all! X x x x x

I'm fine, I've calmed down now. They just sent me into a tizz because I wasn't expecting to have a scan next week. Thank you for the hands I think I will need them. DH is coming (thank god) and he most sensibly said that at least this way I have less time to get worried about it.

mermaid raining here too. Not a lot of fireworks going off yet. Your poor DS. Sounds rubbish, hope he gets better soon

vjay and neeko well done both of you . Break out the ryvita and celebrate .

cupcake positive thinking - he will get another job soon. Surely lots of people need civil engineers?? (My step-dad was one so I know a bit about what they do).

QA cleaning?? What's that . I'm with barbie on the lack of ironing. Actually, I do have a fabby cleaner who is a lifesaver and when she goes back to portugal for the summer, I am in the pits of despair and the house is just the pits.

Right, I've just finished the response to Isaac's statement. Got parent partnership to look at it and they said they could give me a job as it was very good. (Am quite pleased with myself). Whether that will translate into the LEA giving us what we want is a different matter. And the school we went to see this morning is perfect for Isaac and they have 3 places coming up in September so fingers crossed he gets one (in competition with others so no guarantees).

Off to flop on the sofa for the rest of the night. I am sooooo tired

Popping in quick, started this post in docs waiting room, i have start of an ear infection - ouch, nipped in the bud with antibio drops, felt all bereft minus biscuit, who stayed at home with daddy, only 4th time i left her!

Just wanted to say bum pants and crap to cupcake about dh job everything crossed for him, sympathise greatly having been made redundant myself this yr, have already bored said enough about that talking of hope ur enjoying several much deserved now! Bless your boy keeping you smiling, toooo cute an image you painted there!

Louey your gp sounds great, hand squeezes and oodles of sand for tuesday, mermaid summed it up beautifully

Poor merman sending him get well soon tummy rubs, the hot choc sounds delish! Incidentally, tis random & belated but did that you know me so well that id still be hoping for that drunken bfp for you! Predictable huh?

Blue on phone but looking forward to seeing decorating pics! So true and sweet and lovely how you described those precious fast moving times from baby to toddler, we spend our whole pregnancies wishing the wks to pass then they finally arrive and we want time to stand still to envelop each second of preciousness!

Love the idea of vjay poser walking! Very much enjoyed the fireworks too ta!

Oop dinner is ready, hope Barbie your suitably pampered, mls hair sniffs to Kitty! Bq breath chill and relax (yea right, at least try tho!) Love to the rest of you, im starving, happy weekends to you all! X x x x x

blue I have just been oggling your garage conversion pictures, positively drooling I am , might leave your profile page open for dh to see , when I get round to it I will take some pictures of ours

yes and her floor

waves 4ever nasty thing ears, hope you have a cosy weekend.x

well done louey

vjay do you do poser ironing too? maybe that burns extra calories.

right all wrapped up to peek at the fireworks

Yes I do poser everything mermaid

4ever poor you, glad you got the antiB's to nip that nasty infection in the bud.

louey glad you are calm now

I'm soooo bored tonight, DH is flying home but won't be back til gone 11!

I can hear fireworks going off and I've got Lazy Mazy lying here sleeping through it all , I was a little worried to see how she'd cope, but she's too lazy to even notice them.

Mermaid what is whispers cream? I want some being a hot chocolate addict. It has to be accompanied by a squidgy almond croissant though. Hope your ds is a bit better today.

Barbie ibs is really common & I think it can be well controlled with the right diet.

Louey eeeeeek Tueday, we are all here holding your hand & giving you hairstrokes.

4ever hope your ear is a bit better today.

Blue loving your conversion. You seem to have got it finished really quickly. We are thinking of converting our dining room (which used to be a garage) into a music room/2nd sitting room. Don't quite know how we'd get a sofa in there though as it has the narrowest door ever.

Vjay & Neeko most impressed with your weightloss. I'm going to join you on the Friday weigh-in, I weighed myself & I have a stone to lose to get to my pre-preg weight.

Cupcake sorry to hear about your dh's job, I bet he'll end up with a better one though as that's what happened to me twice when I was made redundant.

Right off out now to coffee shop for naughty hot choc & muffin!

Firstly here is a brilliant linklovely Father Christmas letters

I have used them for a few years and they are very magical. Don't know if ds is getting too old this year.. am dreading the FC conversation, it will be worse than the sex one

mls my fault it should have read something like this whispers ... cream

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Big waves to curly who I miss lots, hope you and curlygirl are blooming and happy

sabs are you getting used to juggling work and gorgeous s. Hope it is all settling down after the stress of returning and getting to keep your old/new job.

Still housebond here but have emersed ds in a very deep yummy bath and he is currently basking with a big smile and a snorkel on

Hello!

Well, I finally have a few minutes to try to have a read through of what's been going on Feel like life has been one big whirlwind recently.

Blue Wow re your conversion - it looks fantastic, and absolutely spotless!!! I would love a room like that! Also, agree re White Company stuff, I love it! Am not allowed on the site though (self-imposed) as is just too dangerous Do those winter candles really smell lovely? Hhhhmmmmmm
Your tales of Ben's monkeyness made me smile, he sounds wonderful!

Barbie Thanks for the messages on my birthday, you are so lovely How's D doing? Has the sleeping improved at all?
Was SO sad to read about Lily Allen - I cried for her. How devastating Thought about her all that night, and just wished I could say something to her - it must be such a terrible time
re hiding stuff in the microwave - hope you didn't forget and turn it on

VJay How are you? Thanks for asking about my dog - she's doing well considering. She's now officially in remission (hooray!) although this might not last v long. Also, she's damaged her eye, and we are fighting to save her sight. She came on holiday with us so we could keep up her medication. It seems to be improving thank goodness.
Well done to you and Neeko on your fab weight losses!!! That's amazing! If I can get my scales working I might join you!

Neeko Fab re Sainsbury's sale - is probably not on any longer, but might pop and check after this! Yay for being in a Christmas frenzie, me too!!! My present box in the cellar is half full already with stocking stuff and other pressies. I love looking through it! Can't believe you've started writing cards already you are so funny! I think you should do an ultimate christmas timing list to get us all organised

QA Hello! Am glad you managed to get through your EDD - it's tough isn't it Glad you had extra cuddles with your dh, it sounds like you are being well looked after
Are you looking forward to X Factor this evening? I can't wait! Rebecca is great, and I love Matt and Aidan too weirdly. I like his intensity

Louey You must be terrified about Tuesday. You know we all have everything crossed for you that there's a lovely little heartbeat there. What time's your appt?

4ever Lovely to hear how S is progressing, she comes across from your descriptions as such a happy girl So lovely to read about Your photo's are wonderful too! Both you and S looked stunning in the christening ones! What a cutey too in the Halloween costumes! Bless her.
Sorry to hear you're feeling poorly, have the antibiotics started working yet?

MLS Glad to hear both your girls are fine Sounds like you have everything well under control! I cried when you said you weren't going anywhere until every last one of us has had a baby - is lovely to know that someone believes we can all do it, even when perhaps we don't.
I saw the ad for I'm a Celeb - just hope it's not on too late, as with the hour difference it can mean it's too late for us to watch, boo!

BQ Great that you're feeling sick (that sounds awful doesn't it, but ykwim ) It's a very good sign, although horrible to go through.

Cupcake Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about your dh's job. That's awful. I really hope he finds something else soon. J sounds fantastic, and it's lovely to imagine him under the table giggling

Mermaid Your poor ds, is he feeling any better after his underwater adventure? Also, that link is great, thanks! I've just ordered one for ds, the one about the missing reindeer. Can't wait to read it to him!

Thanks ever so much for all the lovely birthday wishes Had a good day thanks, and dh spoilt me rotten which was lovely. It was a tricky day emotionally, but I tried, and managed, to keep it under control. I did have really upsetting dreams about my mum that night, and woke up literally sobbing It must have been natures way of letting stuff out I suppose. Also, my AF was due on Tuesday, and all I had was a bit of brown spotting - I really thought I was pg, and even dh did. Lo and behold AF turned up two days late so not sure what happened. Feeling pretty gutted tbh, but have a plan - am going to go on Clomid as discussed with dr's in March if we haven't got pg naturally by then. Am fed up with this now - two and a half years stuck in a rut. Feel like screaming!

Hope you are all having a good weekend - anyone going to bonfire/firework displays? We might next weekend as I think ds will love it!
Also, did anyone try for Take That tickets? Some friends and I all tried for several different dates, and managed to get 12 tickets between 4 of us Have got to get rid of some now!

Love to all xxx

Hi all.

Monkey Glad to hear you had a nice holiday though sending you a hug for those dreams and the delayed arrival of the bitch witch. FWIW I'm staying until everyone's had their baby too and I'm pleased to hear you have a plan. The rut is horrible and I was there far less time than you.
Re Christmas.I am the biggest kid ever so getting organised is fun for me. I love that DD1 gets really excited about it now and know she'll be at fever pitch by Christmas Eve. It'll be great not to be the only one who can't sleep for excitement this year.

Mermaid Great link. Thanks so much. Re non-believing. When I found out (on Christmas Eve age 11.5 ) my mum said that the Santa magic would still be there every Christmas morning. She was right and I'm 34. I think magic's always there for the making. Hope DS is feeling better. Loved the image of him snorkelling in the bath. too sweet.

4ever hope you're feeling better and getting lots of cuddles from S.

Cupcake Congrats on being an auntie but re Dh's job. At least you know you're strong enough as a couple to cope with anything.

Blue loved your comments on Ben. H is also getting so entertaining now. She loves her sister to bits and squeals with delight to see her. I love it! Hope your DH did well with the list of toys for hs boys.

MLS No serious weight loss for you. Dairy milk is compulsory for good milk supply

Louey here's my hand for the scan. Bet your head's all messed up. Deep breaths.

Vjay Stay away from that cheese!

QA Loved the link. Going to see him in April and can't wait. Won't be long now til your op, then we'll be dusting off our white coats!

Barbie Hope Dolly's teeth are through. H has been dribbling for Scotland. When's your scan? Loved the hiding stuff in the microwave BTW.

Right, off to make some hot chocolate (with whispers cream ) for my two firework watchers. Really wanted to go myself but someone had to stay home with H and since I'm the one that feeds her...

Love to everyone else, especially those we haven't heard from for a while. Coem back, I'll be putting up the Christmas decorations in the greenhouse with Blue and Monkey soon.

Hello I'm multitasking, cooking roast dinner and trying to post at the same time so apologies if I miss someone out.

4ever poor you, ear infections are the pits. Hope it clears up quickly, at least you got antibiotics - hopefully that it will stop it getting any worse.

Barbie need teeth update

monkey hello my lovely. I'm glad you had a good birthday but stupid AF for getting your hopes up. Your plan is good, but I have everything crossed that you won't need it and you have your bfp long before then. My appt isn't until 2.40 so I'm going to to work in the morning and will go to the hospital after lunch. Hope I haven't got to wait too long. Would definitely have tried to get take that tickets, except that I should (hopefully) be about to give birth at that point. Lucky you getting lots though, I know loads of people who tried all day and didn't get any.

mermaid monkey is totally right about Christmas magic. I'm 37 and still love it. I can't really remember being traumatised when I found out and hopefully DS won't be too. How is he feeling?

mls DS2 is only a few weeks old - please don't worry about weight loss. You have ages to get rid of it. You need chocolate muffins for sanity to keep up your bf'ing energy

vjay bet you're glad DH is back. Lazy mazy sounds like a girl dog after my own heart

neeko did DD1 like the fireworks?? We didn't take the boys this year, all the displays were on Friday and it was raining. Maybe next year.

Hope everyone else is having a good weekend.

So puking started right on cue yesterday at 6+1, weirdly satisfying to be right. I felt awful all day but not so bad today. DH said he prefers it that I feel awful as my symptoms did tail off last time at around the time they think the baby died. Going to take the boys out for a nice walk this afternoon and enjoy the autumn leaves. It has gone freezing here today!

Hiya
mermaid thanks for the letters link I will take a look , and I did PMSL at the Santa talk being worse than the sex talk and loving your ds being in the bath with a snorkel on, was he really? because CJay does that too

monkey so glad your pooch is in remission, but sorry about her eye . Glad you had a nice, if tricky, birthday, and your af was probably late because you were very wound and stressed at the time it was due, maybe...anyhoo, glad you have a plan re ttc

neeks I stayed away from the cheese , I did make some cheese scones though, yummy

Hi louey and big yahoo to puking , hope you had a nice breezy walk.

Well we went to a bonfire and firework display on the shores of Loch Ness last night, twas very nice , then today we went for a stroll along the beach with Lazy Mazy, but it was cut short when Cjay went waist deep into the freezing sea, goodness knows what he was thinking , he came out smiling thinking it was funny, we did not!!!

Need to invest in some whisper cream.....

HI all
Thank you for all the lovely messages - little mouse is just fine now but has beenn a bit squeeky today, so I'm going to keep my eye on her for the next few days.

Sorry to hear about your dh cupcake - what a bummer

Good luck for Tuesday loeuy but you won't need it, it will be fine.

MLS I'm rather at you only needing to lose 1 stone. I've got 2 to go to get to prepregweight and 3 to go to get to pre miscarriage weight... However, it's going well as I've nearly lost the first stone, so only 2 more to go...

Got to go - rl has been mad as ever, we had a fab time at centre parcs and have been running ever since - I've been in bed at 9pm the last two nights and have had a bonfire party today, so have just finished tidying up and getting ready for school and so, now I need sleep.

Night all - will catch up properly later this week...

Hey ladies, hope u all had a lovely weekend to all taking shelter from the rain in the greenhouse!

Just had a thought and know i should really do an e mail but thinking about our possible December meet up - just wanted to put a date out there as the next few weeks are fast getting booked up, as im sure are for the rest of you! Only 7weeks til christmas! If we are looking to do a saturday how about the 11th? A weekday would maybe better for me however, but obviously alot of you are working and stuff..? Mermaid Cupcake Barbie Monkey whats the chances of you making it? How about our bonny lasses from Scotland? Sorry know should really of put this in an email! X

Just a quickie from me

lbm so pleased you had a lovely time, the run up to it must have been pretty hellish with J being in hospital. Fingers crossed that J's squeak doesn't come to anything. DS2 has come down with a stinking cold - lots of bugs around at the moment.

4ever I can't do 11th (having night away with DH ) and actually December is a nightmare for me. Because all our parents live miles away, we spend it either travelling to deliver presents, or having guests. We haven't got a free weekend at all. I would just find a date that that majority can do. Potentially I could do a weekday depending on when it is.

Symptoms tailing off again, did HPT this morning and its v dark but can't wait to get to tomorrow afternoon and know what is going on. Off in a min to take Isaac to an assessment - 1 hour each way in the car and then 2-3 hours for the assessment. They are supposed to be good so we shall see!

Hello all

Been busy getting ready for my mum arriving on wednesday, can not wait! Also been to buggy fit again this morning, i know ive said it before but it really is hell on 4 wheels. Im sure i will pay the price again tomorrow and not be able to move...no pain no gain though right?

monkey well done on getting through your birthday without breaking down, i know how tough it must of been for you. Im sorry to hear about the bad dream but think of it as a much needed release of all the pressure you have been under, once it is all out of the way im sure you will start having nice dreams again about your mum, where you remember all the good times and wake up smiling
I think you will fail pregnant naturally, im fact i can see a new year baby for you, i really hope so anyway...you deserve it so so much. Another one who is here to say until the end, although i bet im still here asking for advice about a moody teenager who wont get out of bed

lbm glad mouse is on the mend, lets hope whatever she is doing now doesnt amount to anything and she gets the all clear soon. Glad you had a good time at centre parks.

louey i can hear your heart beat from here calm down and r e l a x! Although it's so bloody hard when your heart is in your mouth and you are constantly worrying, at least we are all with you tomorrow to steady you and to stop you weebling to much. PS your fb status re the roast, i was so jealous, i really really wanted a roast after seeing that.

4ever i dont think we can make your meet up at christmas we fly in on the 15th and wil have to drive right home, we are back in heathrow on the 29th to fly to ireland for the new year. I promise to make a summer meet up though

vjay very of your bonfire night, all i got was a few loud bangs going off without warning so i pooped my pants, the dog came running into my bed room and i had to hold my breath to see if Dolly woke up! Dh was out so i let fred sleep on the floor and bought D into bed with me....no ooohhh and ahhhhh from us i do miss all the english traditions.

mermaid at whispers cream, for all my blondness and dizziness i did actually figure out what you meant! Love the letter link, i will copy that safely into my filofax and think of you in a few years time when i find it and order one for D....

baking how are you holding up my lovely?

questionsagain your not still cleaning are you? any more news on your op? i have missed two calls from the hospital today, no doubt wanting to book my scan

mls has the lady on the name thread had her baby yet? what crazy name did she settle on? kissed to your two gorgeous girlies, i must say you are looking very gorgeous yourself in the most recent pics

cupcake how are you, any further news on dh job?

neeko down to 2 wakings at night but thankfully both times she goes right back minus any fuss..this i can cope with i will start night weaning soon as she always wakes at the same time so i think its more habit that hunger

blue i bet you are all cozy in your lovely chic conversion!

monkey i used to love tt but no so much now, im more of the old school 'could it be magic' kinda gal...enjoy though! I think they are on x factor this coming week? While on the subject of x factor what are the british public on wagner should not be still there!

sabs you have been quiet lately, are you ok my love?

curly we miss you, come back soon!

Who am i missing?

Well Dolly is almost walking unaided! she just need us to hold one of her hands and she is off, she has been walking the high chair around the room all afternoon
Both top teeth are now though, both on the same day just like the bottom ones. Not sure if this is a blessing or not, double the pain at the same time for the poor wee thing but at least its all over and done with sooner?

Thinks that all from barbie hq, back tomorrow, night night everyone x

Sorry in advance for lack of proper posting, am having a pause to feed a post carrot puree bot bot amidst wrapping christmas pressies! Your not alone Neeko!

Barbie Louey im right with you on the hecticness of December which is why i mentioned it today, as i remember talk of a December meet up on a saturday, but as already so busy like you louey the 11th is only free one left, i would prefer a weekday too if it does still happen!

Anyway, im already praying hard for you tomorrow Louey im sure you are bricking it and weebling massively, roll on 2pm, we are all in that scan room with you holding your hand, please post asap! X

I'm bleeding brown blood, started this afternoon but only when I wipe. Also have a bit of cramping. I'm going to lose this one too

Oh Louey no You must be terrified, but remember that bleeding doesn't always have to mean the worst. One of my best friends had a bleed at around the stage you are now, and all was okay. I know that probably won't help, but just know we are thinking of you, and try to stay calm until tomorrow afternoon. Am sending you such a big tight . Stay strong, and I will be thinking of you constantly xxx

Oh Louey

I just popped on to wish you well for tomorrow and have seen your message I don't know what to say except, you know that it could go either way. I read so many threads on here when I started to MC and for every one that started with brown blood and ended with a MC there was another that went on to have a successful PG. At least your scan is tomorrow, so hopefully you will find out more then. I know the other wise Emmsy's will say it much better than me, but I want you to know that i am thinking and praying that this turns out positively for you.

Big hugs and hand holds for you

Louey I don't seem to have your mobile number - FB it to me if you want some text company xxx

Bleeding seems to have stopped but still cramping. Feels like its all hanging by a thread

Hello louey am so thinking of you right now am hoping and praying that things will work out for you tomorrow don't know if it will help but remember I had some brown blood and then saw a heartbeat a week later just hope that it will work out for you please let us know what happens all my love bq x x