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the rat smacking, no argument brooking, pom pom waving, goody baking, baby visualising, just fertilising, being pregnant and staying pregnant thread of exceptionally good luck

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NinjaChipmunk · 25/08/2011 21:06

So here is our new home, hope you all like it!

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ScrambledSmegs · 30/08/2011 15:26

Puppy! What breed of puppy maybe? So excited for you!

Looooove dogs, shame DH hates animals otherwise I'd have a houseful. Luckily Smegette loves dogs too, and he can't say no to her - I just have to bide my time .

Solars · 30/08/2011 15:29

haha, yes you could be right Scrambled !! I'm having the same problem too with MN, most annoying!

scarletfingernail · 30/08/2011 15:50

I'm Back from my midwife appointment.

Well, I hope this bean does decide to hang around because I was in there for an hour and have come out with 2 booked scan appointments and all the usual Bounty/Emma's Diary crap. I must be positive and not worry that it will all be a waste.

Ok so, I have an 8 week scan booked for 2 weeks tomorrow. I had to beg. Literally beg to the point of almost tears. Goodness they've got tough. Apparently they don't do "reassurance" scans any more and the only way you can have one on the NHS before 12 weeks is if you're bleeding. So, I would have accepted that and paid for a private one as I wouldn't lie about something like that just to get a scan. But, she took pity on me and called the EPU and begged them on my behalf. She was Shock that they agreed. Anyway, I just need to keep thinking positive thoughts until then and then hopefully.....

I also have my 12 week scan booked for mid-October, but I can't allow myself to think that far ahead yet.

Midwife was a nice one. Actually the one I had with DS was also nice (but a bit eccentric) so I'm very pleased. I've also been put under consultant care because of my horrendous previous birth and subsequent MCs. But she seems to think they might only want to see me once. Scream I did get weighed and my height was measured too for BMI. But there is no concern about weight unless BMI is over 35 (phew)

I think that's all...

Welcome Bee thanks for the ice lolly, it's going down a treat. Not managed to eat anything other than toast yet today. Been feeling too bleugh.

Imps7 · 30/08/2011 15:58

Oooh goody Scarlet sounds like it went as well as could be expected! So glad you've got an early scan - you clearly are a convincing begger (if you see what I mean!)

I had no idea about this Bounty/Emma's Diary stuff until I read an article on the Guardian website about it recently - cannot believe that the NHS gives them access to brand new, literally just-popped mothers to try to sell them crap and get marketing details. Absolutely shocking!

scarletfingernail · 30/08/2011 16:02

I know, it's outrageous really Imps

You get fooled into thinking you're getting loads of decent freebies and what you actually get is smaller than a sample size selection of about 6 things and a mountain of leaflets and money off vouchers. I got the first couple of packs with DS, realised it was all a con and didn't bother collecting the rest.

I was also given a book today "The Parents Guide To Money" which went out of date April 2011 Hmm about what benefits you are/are not entitled to.

Imps7 · 30/08/2011 16:02

Ooh how rude of me - I haven't said hello to Bee yet or congratulated her on her pregnancy! So - hello Bee and congratulations on your pregnancy.

ScrambledSmegs · 30/08/2011 16:17

Hi Bee! Congratulations on your soon-to-be-confirmed pregnancy! Thanks for the lollies, eating loads of ices is definitely a symptom of up-diffedness. As a fellow newbie, do you feel like you know everyone really well too? I keep having to stop myself draping a virtual arm around fellow rat-smackers shoulders!

Yay for convincing them to give you an early scan, scarlet! I'm sure all is well and your bean is well and truly settled in for the duration Smile

Ooh, Bounty were incredibly annoying when I was in hospital after giving birth (I was stuck for nearly a week, long boring story). I saw the woman every single day, and every time she tried to get me to sign up! I guess all post-natal women looked the same to her .

ScrambledSmegs · 30/08/2011 16:18
Solars · 30/08/2011 16:31

Scarlet so glad to hear you were able to get your 8week scan - that was very good no-brooking!!

This bounty/emma's diary stuff is something i've never heard about it either and sounds a little shocking from what you've said!!

Just had to mention and please don't take it as a reflection of my psyche Blush, but I just looked up at my laptop screen and saw the threads title at the top of the screen and read porn porn waving instead of pom pom waving, I did the classic double take to make sure that really wasn't in the title!!!

ScrambledSmegs · 30/08/2011 16:40

at porn porn Grin

duke748 · 30/08/2011 16:42

Hi all! Can I please join in? I have been stalking you for a few weeks and have been inspired by all the BFPs and friendly chat, oh and yummy munches!

I am still on AF, so at the beginning of the rollercoaster, but feeling positive and that this is my month!

Imps7 · 30/08/2011 16:49

Duke this is indeed your month, how right you are! Congratulations on your pregnancy and imminent pee-stick endorsement of the same!

Porn porn waving, eh - well anything to spice up SWI I guess Grin

CakePigeon · 30/08/2011 16:51

Hi duke welcome!

Grin porn porn

maybebabyR · 30/08/2011 16:57

Duke make the most of AF while she is here. You won't be seeing her for a good nine months Smile

What on earth is this bounty think? Very cheeky indeed. Glad it all went well Scarlet this bean IS sticking around, an I'll brook no argument thank you very much!

Scrambled we are looking at a Eurasier. I like your plan of winning over your DH. Luckily mine has always had dogs, so no persuading needed

Anyone else have terrible wind? Blush

ScrambledSmegs · 30/08/2011 16:58

Hi duke! Welcome from a fellow newbie, those pee-sticks won't know what hit them!

CakePigeon · 30/08/2011 17:02

maybe you literally have every symptom in the book now! test test test test pretty please

When are you getting your little fluffy bundle of puppy joy?

Any update imps? I'm on the edge of my metaphorical seat here!

Imps7 · 30/08/2011 17:02

This was the article that made me very Angry. It shouldn't be allowed to happen.

No windy pops for me today Maybe, but massive bloating - bizarrely for me the two don't necessarily go hand in hand - Christ knows where the bloat ends up Confused Grin

ScrambledSmegs · 30/08/2011 17:04

I had pretty bad wind when pregnant with Smegette, DH was not amused. Well known pregnancy symptom! Just keep those windows open...

<a class="break-all" href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=eurasier&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1024&bih=673&tbm=isch&prmd=ivns&tbnid=8AGMLsm6IwSXkM:&imgrefurl=nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bestand:Eurasier-puppies.jpg&docid=G0fu4ReprY9OgM&w=800&h=599&ei=KQldTvf-MIjE8QOxoP3UAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=333&vpy=310&dur=3442&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=164&ty=71&page=1&tbnh=156&tbnw=214&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eurasiers? So Envy!

maybebabyR · 30/08/2011 17:08

That's them!! We met loads at the weekend, and they are so lovely Smile

That article is an eye opener Imps I honestly didn't know this happened!

Imps7 · 30/08/2011 17:08

Ooh Cake no update - sorry! No arrival of AF yet though, which is clearly an Exciting Symptom! The fact that she's not really due until tomorrow is irrelevant!

Loooopy · 30/08/2011 17:10

Good luck imps, sounds like a BFP is heading to you, and definitely one heading to maybe

bartlet yes please re the recipe, and if anyone else has any suggestions on what to do with egg yolks, let me know!

Ninja, that's crap, and i agree you should lie, a month can feel a very long time when TTC

and re the bounty stuff, they have someone who goes round the wards pestering new mums to have a no-obligation photo taken of their new born, which they then try and flog to you as photos, key rings etc... the bounty bags don't have anything of any great use in them, but i have found their emails/website of some use.

ScreamIfYouWantToGoFaster · 30/08/2011 17:28

Excellent No Brooking Scarlet!! I'm so glad you got your scan! It sounds like your appt went really well, I'm glad the mw is nice, and it's great that she's booked in your 12 week scan as well - that's seems super efficient! It's great that you have clear milestones to aim for now, how are you feeling about it all?

From what you've said about the criteria there's pretty much zero chance of me getting an 8 week scan on the NHS despite what my doc said (this is my first pg). That doesn't bother me at all though, it's all about limited resources and I'm perfectly happy to go private for the early scan. I can't decide whether to contact the BabyBond place today to book it in, so that I definitely get a Saturday slot, or wait until nearer the time (I'm only 5 weeks now) but risk getting stuck with a slot on a weekday and therefore I'll have to take time off work. Sigh - can't decide.

I'm sooooooo happy you told us about the weight policy as well! I kid you not I have put on 3 pounds since conception! This is insane, I can only assume it's because I'm now drinking crazy amounts of water. I honestly cannot think why else I've been piling it on - I'm eating like DH at the moment! (DH is the biggest health freak EVER - everything is wholemeal/seedy/low fat and other yukkiness!) Surely surely all the unpleasant food should at least earn me a little bit of weight loss?!

Maybe I'm soooooooooo jealous that you're getting a dog!! You must upload pics after you bring him/her home!! Also, I have to second the wind as a pg symptom Blush although in my case this is just yet another thing I'm blaming on the evil healthy eating!

maybebabyR · 30/08/2011 17:33

I will Scream as long as I am allowed one Grin

Sorry Cake I missed your post! Bundles of joy are due in 4 weeks! So probably have one home by Christmas if we take one!

I know that symptoms don't necessarily = pregnancy. I'm going to stay strong and resist testing mainly because my tests aren't here yet

Biscuitsandtea · 30/08/2011 17:58

Afternooon ladies and hello to all the Newbies

Just nipping across from the ante natal thread to see how you're all doing.

I may have missed this Maybe but when is it you're due / likely to test? I will try to restrain myself from begging you to test although I really want to

I've said it on the ante natal thread Scarlet but I'm doubly pleased for you so well done again on your brooking no argument about the EPU scan - jolly good effort you! You know you've saved yourself £100 there so have a good think about what to treat yourself with instead Grin.

Solars did I read that right that you are going to wait until a couple of weeks after AF due before you test? Please tell me I have mis read that or I may have to report you for being insane.....

Oh and just for good measure

Solars · 30/08/2011 17:59

I'm not really a pet lover (due to the fact I was chased by a huge german shepherd when i was a little girl!!) but the Eurasier just looks so adorable. Fingers crossed you get one Maybe

Hello & welcome Duke

Imps just read that article you posted, how awful that they are let loose to prey on vulnerable new mothers, I'm very shocked!