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A new wintery thread :)

On holiday here at caravan, but had to pop into give moon a massive hug.. Again, can't even begin to comprehend the awfulness of what your poor neighbours have been through.. What a terrible day of emotions for you, I'm so sorry about your dog too, having had 2 lovely childhood doggies I know how much a part of the family they are. . xx

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Shroom my scan is at 11 o clock tomorrow

Will be lurking for news mrsk

Thanks for the much needed hugs. It is so very sad, I have no idea how you would even begin to piece your life back together after that. shroom she has a 4 year old daughter, a 10 year old son and 2 older children in their late teens/20s, so she does have plenty to keep her busy, which I hope will help her get through each day. We're popping in most days just to say hello, but its a fine line between showing you care and being a nuisance so even that's difficult. I feel for that poor family so much.

Our dog - well she'd been off her food for a while, but she has done that in the past, almost like she had her off days then was fine again, so we didn't really think anything of it. Then we started to realise it might be something more, but with the goings on of last week and obviously having J to look after and me back at work, we just didn't get round to taking her to the vets and I feel absolutely awful about it She was only 6 too. We buried her in the garden, its something I never want to do again, it was awful, especially with us having only just attended the funeral. I feel very about everything at the moment and have very little patience with people.

But our little J keeps our spirits up, he makes me laugh all the time he is so so funny. He will be 33 weeks tomorrow I love him so much, and I feel complete with him in my life. He's been getting lots of extra squeezes these last couple of weeks.

4ever hope you're enjoying your hols thanks for popping in for my hug.

Oh great mrskate will be thinking of you and looking forward to the update Bet you can't wait to find out!

4ever hope you're having a lovely holiday, how are your two little ones?

moon still thinking of you and your neighbour. Feel like crying for them Have you managed to take J round to see her yet? She sounds a very strong lady. Different I know, but one of my friends died suddenly from meningitis when she was 20, and her mum especially has always wanted to see us, and to keep up with what's happening in our lives. I don't know how she finds the strength, she must constantly be wondering what if, and wishing that her daughter was married with children like the rest of us. It seems to give her comfort though, to know about our lives, although it is obviously incredibly difficult for her at the same time . Life is just so desperately unfair sometimes...

Yes shroom she keeps asking for us to take J round, she says it takes her mind off things, and he is very smiley and happy so he really is lovely to have about. She actually asked us to take J to the wake after the funeral, I didn't really think it was appropriate, but she insisted because her little girl loved playing with him, so we did take him and she said she was glad we did. We take our cues from her, the last thing I want to do is make anything worse for her or her family. Life definitely is unfair.

X posts moon You are lovely for going round to your neighbours, I'm sure she really appreciates it. Many people find it difficult in that situation to know what to say/do, thank goodness you are just getting in there. I hope it's helping your neighbour.
Poor you re your dog. I know you must feel terrible, but please try not to blame yourself. These things happen unfortunately. Chances are that whatever was wrong with your dog would've been serious and may have needed treating, then you would have faced a whole load of decisions as to what to do. Not sure if you remember but one of our dogs had lymphoma, and if we hadn't noticed she would have died within a few weeks. As it was we decided to give her chemo, which cost us a fortune and only prolonged her life by a few months. It can't have been nice for her to go through it, but we thought we were doing the right thing. I almost wish we hadn't found the lumps and that she had died peacefully at home. It would have been the best way for her to go I think. Sending you an enormous (((((hug))))). By the way, our other boxer was killed in the road this time last year because dh left the door from the house to the garage open, and the garage door was also open. We didn't even notice she was gone as ds was having a friend to sleep over for the first time, and we were all in the kitchen making pancakes. It was only when someone rang to tell us she'd been hit that we realised she wasn't there. I felt sick about it for days, and dh felt even worse, but it was an accident. If it helps, the guilty feelings lifted after a few days, I think due to starting to go numb about it if that makes any sense. We didn't mean to not notice she wasn't there - it's always when you're preoccupied that unexpected things happen I find. Please don't be too hard on yourself xxx

It is difficult sometimes and you don't always know what to say, but there's always J to talk about, and if we keep popping over at least she knows she's not alone and that we're there if we're needed (btw we do text to ask if its a good time first). We have noticed that before the little girl died, loads of people were round all the time and now its tailed off, just when she probably needs people more than ever.

You are right about our dog - her playmate got put to sleep over 2 years ago after loads of drugs and numerous trips to the vet and a small fortune spent, they never knew what the problem was and in the end it was kinder to put her out of her misery. I feel bad because I didn't even take her, we just didn't get round to it, and I only hope she wasn't in pain. I do remember your dog with the lymphoma but didn't realise about your other one that escaped - like you say it was an accident and sadly one of those things.

mrsmoon you're such a thoughtful lovely person, so very sorry to read about your neighbour's DD and then your dog passing too . I'm so glad little J is bringing comfort and joy xx

shroom about your dogs too. They become so much a part of the family don't they? We always had dogs growing up and would love to get one for my boys one day. Need to work on DH tho'.... Loving the photos of DD on FB, wee schmoo. Your DS looks totally besotted with her too

4ever so relieved you got the all clear. Can't imagine how worried you must have been. Your two are adorable, so very alike but their own wee people. Hope you had fun at the caravan xx

mrskate hope your scan went well, I'm thinking another blue one?

Hello to everyone else, thinking of you all and hope you're all well. I'm off work just now - had a wee bum op last week - nothing major but taking time to recover so not rushing back. Thankfully gran/granny helping out with boys and DH being stellar as always as I'm very tired and typing this in bed (at almost lunchtime )

I've been chuckling at the "I'm over 40 and starting to disintegrate" threads on here. Can empathise but also taking action and have been rocking the gym this year and feel so much stronger and leaner for it.

Our B won't be starting school this year, it's common in Scotland to defer winter babies as the intake runs from March 2009-Feb 2010 so we applied and they've agreed to fund another year at preschool. Although he's a smart wee cookie emotionally he is immature and just not ready for school. We don't have reception up here it's straight to p1. It's funny DS1 looks like me but has DH's calm sweet nature and DS2 looks like DH but personality wise me and him are two peas in a pod good and bad Does anyone else find that?

Right I've rambled enough, love to all xx

No luck with finding out if pink or blue as legs crossed but all is well baby healthy and normal size for dates so far

Yay good news mrsk as long as all is well then pink or blue is irrelevant, they'll be beautiful and loved just the same.

Hi blue thank you for your kind words. Hope all is ok after your op, you do right taking your time, make sure you're fully recovered before launching back into everyday life. I call my ds and dh 2 peas in a pod, I swear they are identical in every way!

Thank you shroom for taking so much time to post to me last night, I really appreciate it especially when you must have 1001 more important things to do.

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Moon so sorry to hear about all your sad news Good to hear that J is bringing comfort to you all xxx

MrsKate good to hear all went well with the scan. We'll have to start a sweepstake soon!

Blue so lovely to hear from you. Hope you're recovering well after your op. Both my 2 look like me and my side of the family. Personality wise S is a mix of us both (my bossiness, DH's stubbornness ) I'm not too sure how Z is going to turn out yet.

4ever what a scare! But good to hear you got the all clear. Hope you had a good holiday.

Neeko hope DD2 got into the nursery. How many weeks till you break up for school? We have half term in a couple of weeks and then another 6 weeks of school to go.

Cloud love your very arty pics on Instagram. I just overuse the filter to try and make my photos look jazzy

Shroom I love seeing pics of your precious 2 on fb. Looks like they're getting on well together . Thanks for your kind words about my 2. DD makes DS laugh like no-one else can and his little face lights up whenever he sees her, especially when we pick her up from school.

Saara got into our first choice school which was such a relief. She's been there for 2 years full time at the nursery and is really settled there so hopefully the transition to reception will be easy for her.

Z is 11 months today. He has his bottom two teeth finally! Lots of bum shuffling but no crawling yet. Night sleep is still tough but I'm taking unpaid parental leave over the summer hols so have a bit longer to try to tackle it somehow! I was meant to be back at work next month but now won't be back until September.

We started this thread last October can you believe! Do you think it will last a year?

Waves to all our other lurkers x

Hello lovelies

blue my boys are like yours. C looks like dh but is like me, and A looks like me and is like dh. Funny isn't it

moon heartbreaking to read about your neighbours daughter. Its so hard to understand why and get your head round. It's nice that you can be there for her. Also sorry to hear about your dog.

shroom sorry about your dogs too , they really do become a family member and it's hard when you have to say goodbye.

On a brighter note I am loving the fb pics, your gorgeous dd is so like you

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Hi Rumours

Hi sabs

Hi Sabs and rumours

Just had another exciting week. Last Wednesday I had to be admitted with breathlessness and dizzy fainting episodes whilst at work . I had to stay in over night to rule out clot on lung . But they diagnosed me with anaemia and have started me on medication for my diabetes . This baby best be well behaved when it comes out 30weeks tomorrow

Hello ladies so sorry to have been awol! I never bookmarked the thread when I got my new phone so I forget to check in.. but I will try to remember to do it now! (on laptop at the mo)
4ever so sorry to hear about your scare :/ but thank goodness you're ok. I'm going for smear this week, always makes me a bit nervous! Yep birthdays coming up I can't believe my baby is turning 2!! Planning cakes and parties and all sorts yes... ds2 having a Peter Rabbit cake and ds1 a dinosaur cake (he insists he wants an Andy cake..as in Andy's dinosaur adventures..I'm trying to persuade him it'll be a dinosaur cake with Andy featured too (probably a safari playmobil man) but he says 'No Mummy I want an ANDY cake' haha What are you planning?

blue eek to bum op hope you're ok doesn't sound too pleasant! And well done on keeping fit!

sabs lol! I don't think my pics are arty (unlike miss buddha wherever she is...) but thank you...your babies are SO beautiful I always admire them! And so lovely what you said about S making Z laugh - it's my favourite thing ever when my two make each other laugh.

shroom how lovely to hear how much you're loving being a mummy of 2! Just so happy for you.

moon so sorry about the dog and the neighbour..sounds impossibly sad but yes I agree you're so lovely still supporting the mum when others seem to have stopped. Hope work is going ok.

mrsk gutted for you with all the complications...hope it's a bit smoother from now on and yes I'm sure you'll have an angel child after all this

Sorry I don't have more time to stop! DS at school so lots to get done.. will be back again soon xxx

Hi cloud! Hi everyone!

Flying in quickly as all the birthdays approach as nephews 4 today and reminded me Lbm little Jo Jo has probably just had her 4th birthday too? Belated greetings! Also to mls littlun!

Cloud remind me what date your boys are? J is 4th isn't he? Ha ha bless S wanting an Andy cake! Summer loves him too!

Have crazily arranged 2 parties for Summer! As her birthdays bank holiday Monday and half term, am doing a little party for 5 of her best school friends on Friday, then usual family and friends get together on her actual birthday on Monday! All Tinkerbell theme, decorations and balloons will go up and stay up, but of course means 2 lots of food, 2 cakes (1 elaborate one I'll be attempting for actual birthday, 1 less elaborate plain cake with simple eBay brought personalised icing topper! But party games, bags, etc ×2, crazy! School mums mate has also leant her bouncy castle so hoping for good weather! It's been hectic doing it all, then 7 weeks later it's my little Teddy's 1st!!!! Can't believe it! He's so big now.. 98th percentile on the charts and 22 lbs a few weeks back! Cutting his 8th tooth, and soooo close to walking we reckon, flying round the furniture and a fearless climber just like his sister! Made me smile so much reading what Sabs and Cloud wrote, Summer makes Teddy laugh more than anyone else can too! They adore each other and his face lights up in awe of her, it's so beautiful, he has the cutest hearty raspy dirty belly laugh that she brings out by doing the most simple silly things like just pulling a funny face or doing a funny dance! Priceless moments to bottle up forever that I only ever dared dream I'd have! Still pinch myself and thank God daily! DH and I actually got confirmed at church last week, rather apt!
Anyway waffle waffle, a rare lie in for my 2, so laying here in bed taking advantage!

Big hugs and kisses to all! Xx xx xx xx

Mrsk sorry you've been through it, whoa only 10 weeks left? ! & Blue hope you've recovered now too?!

Aahh 4ever that's amazing you both got confirmed congratulations! So exciting. And wow you're amazing doing 2 parties! Will look forward to seeing the cakes! Ds2's is in the oven as we speak so fingers crossed! ds1 is 5th June..so funny this time of year as I literally knew about 5 people expecting around my due date & they're all celebrating 4th birthdays all over Facebook etc & just reminds me every time of that flippin long wait we had with ds1! His birthday seems ages away!!
Yes sorry lbm we forgot babybelle's day, hope it was lovely! And mls ds is 24th I think. Happy birthday to him too! Is summer 25th or 26th? Always forget! And our list is long gone I think.. I can't believe teddy will be 1 either, wow! Seems like a very happy chappy. :)

Aw cloud so Ds2 birthday is literally any day then? I vividly remember your long wait for DS1 and feeling so guilty I was induced 2 weeks early! Think I always remember your DS1 birthday cos 4th June was my original edd! Summer's actual birthday the 26th was around your original edd wasn't it? I remember you me & Lbm all swapped!

Just to have share, as all our AFs have been so well documented on here(!) I haven't had an AF since we conceived Teddy last one was October 2012! BF and the pill kept it at bay, which I was actually really happy about! No more ttc, no AF, the end of a very long chapter of my life, but she finally made a reappearance today!

Hi lovelies.
Sorry I've been AWOL. All work related as usual. Will try to catch up tonight.

Hiya neeks xx

Hi neeko and rumours :)
4ever yes sorry ds2 birthday was yesterday! He had a lovely day. I put his cake on instagram but I'll upload it here too if anyone wants to see! :)
DS1's original due date was 19th May! Seems crazy now.
That is bizarre about your af having been away for so long! I got mine back straight away after both boys despite exclusive breastfeeding so no such luck for me! Hope the party goes well tonight!

Ooh look at that, first time I've put a pic in a post...fancy! :)