Emmsys Weebles - moving to the Greenhouse for spring and summer!

[4everhopeful]

Onwards and upwards lovelies... Bfp's, bumps, babies and young graduates, growing nicely back in the warmth of the greenhouse...

You will all think I'm mental, but just speaking to Dh, and had to add that Summer (our 5th pregnancy) was born the day after our 5yr anniversary of getting together, so for this one to be born the day after our wedding anniversary would again,be very apt!

Ok ill stop now!

Ah 4ever that would be amazing if he does come on 8th :) of course I can update the thread if needed.. always have my phone to hand (and get told off by ds for it haha!)
We've been to ds' new school tonight for induction and it was so lovely he's going to absolutely love it, but I will be tearful!! He has a trial session there on Friday.. we had to order uniform & everything, what happened to my baby??

Happy holidays neeko have a wonderful time, I look forward to hearing all about it when you're back!

4ever I'm going with the 8th too as that's my lovely uncle's birthday, and seeing as we're doing all 8's, I'll guess 8lb 8oz!

Thanks for all the reassurances re. stretchmarks. I know they're not important in the slightest but I never had a great body image as it was, so these don't help. But you are all totally right that its a mark of being a mummy and of course I wouldn't change them for the world. A beautiful baby boy in return for a few marks on my skin. No contest. I promise to be quiet about them now

In airport hotel faking sleep so H will sleep DH and M still in the slowest serving restaurant in the world waiting on dessert

4ever loving all the symbolic dates. Whatever day your son is born will be amazing tho

Moon Don't apologise. This is the place for us all to weeble.

Cloud I have a confession. : I don't really "get" tennis

P.S. Thanks for all the holiday well wishes

I thought I would share my random pregnancy related compliment with you girls...

I pulled up in the car park at work this morning at the same time as another guy. I don't really know him very well as he works in a different department and in another office but is always friendly and talkative, so we walked in together and chatted. He made a big performance about opening the door for me, so I walked through saying thank you to him, and I could see him looking me up and down. Then he comes out with, 'Do you know.... you look more and more lovely every day'. I went very and mumbled thank you and ran off! Bless him, he is about 7 years younger than me too! It's been tickling me all day.

That is so lovely moon, he must've been thinking that for a while! Hope that gives you a bit of confidence . I would store that one up and remind yourself of it on days when you need a bit of a pick-me-up
Oh it's great to hear that there are lovely people in the world

Moon lovely story there, so nice when you're spirits and esteem are randomly and unexpectedly lifted! I'm struggling now, but I do LOVE being pregnant and think its a beautiful thing, clearly your colleague agrees!

How you doing shroom? These last weeks feel an eternity for me, and no doubt these early weeks an eternity for you, but you're edging closer to that next milestone of the nuchal scan.. what date is it again?

Had my final consultant & diabetes midwife apts yesterday, quite poignant and emotional, have become such an extended family of friends over the years, knowing its 99.9% certain this is my last pregnancy, was a bit wierd knowing I won't see most of them again! Full on apt though, information overload, whole induction process changed since Summer, hopefully won't come to that, the group b strep antibs & monitoring now seems relatively straightforward compared to the diabetes monitoring, have to test levels 4hrly & if they go over 6 I'm straight on an insulin drip & a glucose drip, if I'm being induced will also quite likely have oxytocin drip and fluids drip, as well as the anti bs drip! My poor hands! If I go for an epidural too Ill literally have tubes everywhere! All for the greater good though, and so long as my boy comes out healthy its all that matters! Poor little sausage will be a bit of a pin cushion himself in the first couple days with his own sugars monitored after every feed, in case he's hypoglaecimic from me overdosing him with too much glucose Really important I BF him immediately (no pressure then) but so long as he's fed reguarly (even FF worst way) that's what's important, he'll also be having regular obs in case of contracting the group B strep, though so long as I have my 4hrs of antibs he should be ok, again, worst way I have a superquick labour, he would have antibs himself ... So a lot to take in, but glad to be prepared! My notes have all kinds of alert stickers and brightly coloured instruction sheets in them! So now, its just the waiting game, and hoping he comes on his own!

Am off to continue the nesting housework and hoovering! Shall keep you posted ladies!

4ever I'll get praying that he's coming on his own.. have you thought about acupuncture? might be worth looking into for next wk as I really believe that's what let me avoid induction with ds2, labour started straight after treatment. Even if u do get induced, I reckon it'll be a lot quicker than with dd, going by stories I've read on here, number 2 (and subsequent) babies get into gear a lot quicker just with a gel or pessary & don't take days on end! But yes, does sound like a lot to take in with all the tubes etc bless you. Hope you get as smooth a ride as possible!

moon just SO cute of your colleague!!

Ds1's trial morning at school today...

I guess my sweepstake date wasn't right then??
Today is the 8th 4ever...start walking/running up and down stairs/eating curry/getting acupuncture

Oh yes today is the day I guessed, so I'd be very grateful 4ever if you could oblige

cloud how did the school trial go? Are you getting settled in to your new home?

I am really grumpy today am in so much pain It goes from the top of my leg kind of round to the front of my belly and I dont know how to describe it, almost in my groin, and it leaves me with a pain like if you'd been riding a bike for 3 days solid and your bits are all achy. I'm seeing the midwife again next week so will mention, but tbh they're not really that bothered. My ankles have disappeared in the heat, I have a varicose vein and oh so many stretchmarks, I feel like a big fat unattractive mess.

But on the plus side, he is very active so I know all is ok, and only 10 weeks to go !

Oh moon you poor thing..I was heavily pregnant in heatwaves with both mine & it definitely isn't fun! I know what u mean about midwives not being bothered too, think they're just so used to hearing about aches & pains! But do push for any help you can get, maybe ask if there are support pillows/bands (reminded of rumours strap-on ) etc you can borrow from anywhere? Have you made any decisions on your maternity leave? Or just waiting and hoping for dh to get work? Thinking of you lots, SO exciting you're so close now!
School trial went great thanks ds absolutely loved it, he keeps asking to go again! He doesn't quite get that he has to wait til September! And yes settled in house thanks, just so much to do painting etc.. I wish we could do it all immediately! I'm impatient to have a pretty house!

Hey ladies! Nowt yet sorry! Ah every waking thought is 'is it starting yet?!' had a few regular painful contractions on fri then nothing, then last night same again, 20mins apart for a couple hrs, really painful then tailed off! Even as I'm sitting here now real painful movements & cramps, low back ache & period like pain, who knows?!?! Just really hope i avoid induction & he arrives soon, this heat is so intense and the same as last days with Summer! Id delivered her at 38w5d so never been this pregnant before! 39w today! This time nx wk, if nothing before, ill be being induced, hopefully in actuality ill be back home with our ikkle boy! So, no more apts, everything done, lovely relaxing wedding annivers
ary yesterday, spending most of my time in Summers paddling pool! Im waxed, there's nothing else left to do, but w a i t!

Moon sympathise with u greatly, its so uncomfortable and painful these last wks! It drags too!

cloud yay to J loving school! Huge relief eh?!

Ouch. ouch ouch... gotta go, will come back as soon as there's news!

Thanks girls, I feel like I shouldn't complain as this is my dream coming true, but it hurts so much sometimes I have to stop and stand still until I can compose myself to carry on again. But it is only 10 more weeks, and I will speak to the midwife again to see if there's anything they can help with. I am usually so good with pain that I'm actually annoyed that it hurts so much! Think its just because it seems an age til he's here, if it was just a week it would be easier maybe.... I have so much admiration for all of you who have had second/third pregnancies whilst running about after toddlers, I honestly don't think I could manage that right now. We babysat my nephew yesterday, and I was exhausted! Think that's contributed to the extra pain today so maybe tomorrow will be a bit better.

lol at the strap on, hi rumours if you're lurking, always think of you getting fronked too!

cloud glad to hear your ds got on well at school, makes it so much easier when they're happy to go. And I think I'd be the same about wanting to get the house sorted straight away, I'm impatient too!

4ever it sounds like things are moving for you glad to hear you had a lovely anniversary, just waiting for the best present of all now keeping my fingers crossed for you that little mans arrival is imminent!

cloud sorry forgot to say that no definite plans re. maternity leave, dh still has no job, so we'll just see what happens and cross that bridge when we come to it, at worst I'll just go back to work earlier, its not the end of the world so long as one of us is working and at least dh is free childcare! Not so down about it anymore, everyone else manages so we'll be fine

exciting, 4ever you'll meet your little boy soon :)

After 10 years of waiting,loads of IVF and her being nearer 50 than 45, my friends little girl arrived last week and I can't wait for some baby cuddles. her dad is just beside himself.

moon how did you get to 30 weeks so quickly! Not good news on the pain though. I had hideous sciatica with BB in the last month or so and couldn't wait for her to arrive. Can't imagine what it's like ti have the pain so early. Don't feel bad about complaining - pain is pain, no matter how wanted and wished for the outcome is.

*neekotheluckyladywhoiswiththemouse" hope you are all having the best time. Shame that you are missing summer here as it's bound to have gone by the time you are back!

Loving the sun - got another Pimms fest on Sunday and so am hoping it will stay untill then

Ah moon glad to hear you're feeling more positive about it all :) You will just have to savour every last bit of however much time you get at home... but hopefully dh will get a perfect job at just the right moment :)

Ooh 4ever sounds interesting all this pain?? Hope you're ok...or having a baby wow, how funny you've never been this pregnant before! Come on baby boy we're ready to meet you!

Hi lbm sorry cross posted last night & didn't see yours! How lovely about your friend, dreams do come true!
Loving the weather here too, got 3 of my nct girls coming over this aft to see the new house..8 kids between us so glad of sun & a nice big garden :)

Hello from very hot and sunny Florida! Having an amazing time. Will definitely be saving to come back some day. The girls are loving it!

Just checking in for news of baby 4ever.... Hurry up, woman!

Moon Sorry to hear you are suffering so much. Blue swore by fit flops to help with the pain. Might be worth a try. They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

LBM Wonderful news about your friend.

Cloud Enjoy your garden party. Sounds like fun.

Will be lurking for news...

Hello there Neeko in sunny Florida! Sounds fantastic! Sorry no news here yet!

Moon ahhh the trials and tribulations of pregnancy us women go through! It sure ain't easy, but sooooooo worth it!

Lbm what lovely lovely news about your friends! So heartwarming to hear of these stories... We have a few friends desperate to be dads, embarked on yrs of IVF ect, people forget how much it affects the man in the relationship too.... Big hooray for your friends!

Cloud hope you had a fun day in the sun with your NCT lot! A big garden makes a world of difference to the housework when you have a group of kids round! Are you tackling one room at a time with the house? I remember you saying you got the boys rooms sorted before you moved in so at least that's 2 down!

I'm getting rather fed up and despondent now, keep catching myself letting out loud sighs! Had everything done, housework/washing/shaved legs/waxing/shopping, then a few days pass and Im doing it all again, thinking, surely that's the last time beforehand? Gradually losing faith though... Its pressure cos don't want the potential lengthiness of induction, cos of leaving Summer, but also, as not previously experienced it, I so wanted to go through the 'is it isn't it' of natural labour at home, the timing of contractions, the frantic calls, the dash to hospital, the adrenaline of both excitement and fear.... I've been really excited at the whole prospect, any little twinge, but am now feeling begrudgingly resigned to the fact it may not happen as I've been hoping... Haven't felt as many twinges or potential signs, but also maybe I've stopped torturing myself looking for them as much!

Anyhoo my girls gone suspiciously quiet, off to investigate! Hope to be back with something of interest ASAP!

Hi neeko glad you're enjoying the sun and the girls are having a fab time! Thanks for the fit flop recommendation, will have a look on eBay and see if I can get a bargain on there.

Awww lbm I do love a happy ending, especially for someone who's been through so much and when the time is running out, lovely news. Not quite sure either how I'm suddenly at 30 weeks I have to keep pinching myself to make sure its all real. I could just drink a Pimms, I miss alcohol when the sun's shining....

cloud yes I hope dh will find a job just when we need it, but I think I just need to accept that he won't, so anything else is a bonus. And as someone said previously, its not forever, so I could always change my working hours/days when he does get a job so I can spend more time at home. I'm lucky in that my work offer 13 weeks at full pay when they're only obliged to give 6 so I'm thankful for that at least. Hope you had fun with the girls and kids

4ever still here?? Do we need to revise the sweepstake now I think we all lost! Can understand you being fed up when you just want to meet your little man, especially when you feel so ready. I keep hoping for you that it all happens very soon.

shroom you still hanging on in there? Hope things are settling down for you a little, but more importantly that bean is hanging on and making a cosy home inside for next few months.

sabs how's everything with you and the new arrival?

No news from me, but little man is very active so I know he's ok! Hoping for a quiet weekend this weekend, I think I overdid last week which is why I was in so much pain as we were very busy both days. The pains eased off a little and can generally walk without a limp albeit slowly, so I think that's a lesson learnt.

Aww 4ever I'm pretty sure I wrote those EXACT words just before having ds2, that I wanted to experience the feeling of spontaneous labour, is it isn't it, mad dash etc... (and we did end up having a VERY mad dash so be careful what you wish for!! ) ..I never thought it would happen for me and it DID.. I know you're on a bit of a deadline so a bit different but sooo hoping it happens for you. Have they said what position ds is in? Thinking of you lots xxx

and moon yes please do take it easy this weekend! Virgin cocktail, sunbathing, book xxx

Still no baby?

Back to building the new cot bed for Henry then....

Will post about this crazy place, my London marathon place and all my other adventures as soon as I can, for now ill send my love and go back to lurking

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Hi barbie! :) haven't heard anything from 4ever so assume no news...I'm lurking constantly! Wow, your ds going into a bed already? Your pics on instagram are gorgeous, what amazing experiences your children are having in all these countries! Plus they're such BEAUTIFUL children!!