April TTC girls! Where there's a new baby! Tons of BFP's! And lots more to come!

[Cupcake92]

New thread girlies!! :) hope this is okay.

Ducky in the 1st year of a babies life he will get lots and lots of colds. But they do tend to sleep more as it helps them get better quicker :) don't worry tho he'll be alright the poor little thing.

And Siarie iron tablets are awful they made me feel so so poorly I was so glad to get off them!

I'm trying to organise a hen do for my bestie for next month, we have a day event, meal and a night out in nottingham.
She's asked nearly 30. And then left it up to me and her other bridesmaid to organise what to do and surprise her... Well... 3 people have said they can come to the day event ... Me, the other beidesmaid and the bride!!!! No one else will go! Then the meal only 14 people are coming that's including the bride and us and the night out only 9 people!!! So much for being friends! I'm so angry as she's going to be so disappointed :( even her own sisters and mom have said they aren't going. What a night lol!

Hope everyone's okay :) and hope DS is feeling a bit better Ducky

Hello everyone! I've just spent the last 3 hours catching up on all the news. Sorry for going AWOL for so long.
Massive congratulations to Lulu and Ducky on your new little chaps! I'm very excited for the next new arrivals!
Cupcake, I was so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. You've had such a hard time, I really hope this is your year
Siarie, I've been suffering from SPD as well - just got diagnosed today. I'm so sympathetic, it's really uncomfortable for me to walk as well, not to mention putting my trousers or shoes on and even getting in and out of bed! Did your doctor recommend anything? Mine said the midwife might refer me to physio (although it doesn't sound like that's going to be much help!)
I'm 28 weeks now and getting very, very impatient to meet my little man! He's been very, very kicky and wriggly for the last two months! I think he's going to be a boisterous boy
We've just moved back to Nottingham, where we're originally from, in order to be nearer to my mum. Had a nightmare move but starting to get settled in our new house now.

Heyy lilla!! Sorry to hear about the SPD! :( it's awful I really do feel for u! It's the worst when it gets to where ud rather not walk as its too painful! As for moving, well done! I moved when I was 35 weeks pregnant, it was so hard! Lol! Glad ur settled tho :) and it's nice to hear from u!

I've only just realised I'm due AF today!!! Omg that's come round fast! Can't do a pg test tho as I don't have any! Haha! And if I ordered them they won't be here till Wednesday or Thursday so I guess I'll test then If no AF? :s this cycle has flew by

Cupcake I am crap at organising stuff! I wouldn't be able to do it if it was simple! As if it's poas time already! That has gone quickly!

Lil, I had spd, awful isn't it they offered to refer me to physio but I was told by other people it doesn't help much and it seemed like I would be in pain getting there for no result.

My little man is still very poorly (I know, I know it's only been a day!) but he managed two full feeds in the night and one this morning.

I have no idea if this is AF or not. (Tmi warning) it started yesterday as stringy bright red blood, now it's kind of a very light spotting, almost stopped :-/ seems quick after lochia for AF, last time there was a 3 week gap but it's a bad sign if lochia stops and then you get bright red isn't it

Ooh Cupcake, I have my fingers crossed for you! I know you'll have another beautiful baby brother or sister for DS, it will happen even if you have to wait
Ducky, I don't know about bleeding after pregnancy but could you call your HV and ask her maybe? Maybe it's just some leftovers from the birth? Very glad to hear your little man managed to feed more. I'm so sorry he's been so poorly, poor little chap

Hope duckling is feeling better soon Ducky

I'm at home today, had a horrible sore throat in the night and decided to call in sick. It's been a busy week - midwife took extra bloods as I'm low on iron, sent me to the hospital to check movements and got recalled to GPs due to high white blood cell count. All turned out fine!

Spent the weekend organising things for DS arrival. Bed is ready, hospital bag packed, DD chose a dinosaur toy for him! Am nearly 35 weeks, I need to feel ready! although still slightly panicking

I did exactly the same Bears :D
The room is ready, my hospital bag too, and now I'm cooking in order for DH to have enough food ready when I'll be in the hospital :)
I also did a small box for DH - it's hidden and I'll told him about that only when he'll be home after the birth. I put some presents in it, like DVDs, MM&S, cola, games, baby stuff, etc and a small card explaining that the future dad also deserve attention considering the patience he had and the efforts he made during the last few months :)
I'm due exactly in one month (20/02) and I can't wait to meet my little boy!

FX for you cupcake!
And I really hope everything will be all right with DS soon Ducky!

Don't think it's likely I've caught this month, we only dtd 4 times in Jan and af due in 3 days! between various bought of illness we've not felt up for it at all!

nice to see you back lili

lil sorry! autocorrect changes if as my friends daughter is lili

Nice to hear how you are doing Lill. Sorry about the SPD.
Gosh Bear and Steph hasn't it all gone quickly for everyone.

DS arrived a week early almost so you need to be ready

Glad to hear DS is feeding well Ducky. I love the idea he is a Duckling.

I went up to town yesterday and left DS with DH- who is on paternity leave. It felt very odd but I enjoyed myself. DH sent me two photos of what DS was doing . I shopped and treated myself to a nice coffee and cake. It was lovely. But I was glad to get home to them both!

We have been on a long walk today - 4 miles along the seafront, had lunch in a little coffee shop and Ds had his bottle and we and got the train home to our station. It was cold but really fresh and good exercise. It was his first meal out. He had lots of attention from old ladies in the coffee shop and seemed to like it. DH got lts of attention from them too- old ladies always like him.

What symptons do you mummies have that labour was around the corner ? I am 37 weeks today still working do everything that I normally would . The nursery isnt done nor are the bags (literally just need to finish a few bits promise!) . Me and dh just dont feel like its happening anytime soon and I am just thinking I probably need to jump it up a gear !

Thanks guys. He's still got a cough although it's improved from yesterday bit he is very wheezy and snuffly.

Steph your DH is lucky! I left my husband to fend for himself! I paid the price when I got back from hospital tho
Thats a lovely idea about the box

Iam I think there's a lot going about at te moment! Think I am catching ds cold

Lulu, sounds like you had a lovely day. How do you do your formula when your out and about? What did dh's old lady friend think of ds when she came the other day?

Omg poppet get organised! Haha sorry I can't help with that question, I was induced both times... Kind of. With dd they think it was probably the stress that started it off, it started as mild period pains. That probably doesn't help tho!

Yeah id def start getting organised! I had DD1 at 38 wks, no real notice and only 6.5hr labour

Hmmm yeah I thought we were being a bit relaxed !! I finish work this Friday and booked a haircut next week so hopefully can squeeze that in !!

Oh my gosh lots of babies due to arrive! How exciting!!

N yes poppet u need to be ready !! :p I went into early labour at 32 weeks! N mine started with backache :)

Pg tests arrive in the morning so I'll test tomorrow. Don't think im pg at all. I'm just bloated n sore bbs so im guessing AF is about to show!

Poppet, I started with backache and just could not get comfortable. It was evening and I had a hot shower and went to bed which eased it for a littlebit but then it got worse. I thought I was having Braxton Hicks and got up to have. another shower during the night about half 1 ish. My waters broke as I got out of the shower, all over DH's feet.
I stayed at home for a few hours and by the time we went to the hospital about 5 ish I was 6-7 cms. It is weird but we have already forgotten little details about it all.
I ended up managing with gas and air which came as a huge surprise to me - it was too late for an epidural by the time I asked- because I was sure I would need all the pain relief going. The midwife was great. I spent most of labour walking around and I think that helped. There was some swearing at DH near the end when I had a little panic but it was all soon under control again. The person who whined most was DH when I squeezed his hand too hard.
It was not as bad as I feared at all. Once it started it just sort of happened. I think I was quite lucky really judging from some of the horror stories I have heard.

Ducky, we took ready made formula with us and he will drink it at room temperature. He was fine.
Elizabeth loved him. He sat on her knee quite happily for ages on Sunday.
He is a very easy baby so far. I feel like we may be being lulled into a false sense of security and now he has got us where he wants us he will suddenly start and we will be useless. We will be ruled over by a small baby.

Aww Steph, what a lovely idea the box for DH is!
We went to mothercare today with a gift card that DP got from his boss when he left his job in Bristol. We got loads of things ready for the baby's arrival (even though he's not due for another 3 months!) We got a breastfeeding starter kit with breast pump, bottles, dummies and steriliser, a thermometer, maternity pads, breast pads, nappies and some perineal oil to soften the old perineum (v scared of tearing!). Very early I know, but I like to be prepared!
We also tried out some of the prams and changing bags. I'm so excited I don't know how I'll manage to wait until April!!

Aaww u have a lovely content baby Lulu :) and they do get worse as they get older sorry to tell u that! DS is an absolute pain since he turned 1! I struggle to get him to eat, that's the biggest thing he won't eat anymore. And his tantrums are so bad! The naughty corner is used a lot in our house atm

Lila it's good that ur organised! :) and I didn't know u could get oil to soften to prevent tearing! I must get that for next time as I hope to have a natural birth! I'd have been due 4th April if we didn't loose the 1st baby, I find that crazy how far gone I'd be now.

Next door have got a washing machine on! There's this loud noise been going on for an hour now! It's so so irritating! And I'm trying to get DS to fall back to sleep again for a few hours lol!

Tmi but the past about 4/5 day ive been so constipated probably why ive been so bloated! But sadly I don't think any of these are linked to pregnancy. Still think AF is about to come im 1 day late now. Waiting for my tests to come today, should arrive about 11.

Lil I wouldn't worry about being organised. Took delivery of the travel system, car seat and baby carrier yesterday. Only 14 weeks to go and lots of things take ages to arrive. In fact we ordered a high hair at Christmas and it said ten weeks! Still waiting now.

We've done all the changing stuff, feeding, bath and toiletries, hammock. I just need to sort the cotbed for when she's 6 months and more clothes/towels/muslin squares that sort of thing. Oh and change our car and pack the hospital bags.

When you consider babies can arrive at 37 weeks and not be early that only leaves 10/11 weeks before you want to be 100% ready (for me anyway as I'm 26+2.

High chair*

Back to the drs today he's been very very wheezy and is getting upset about it. He's also not been eating much

Mil said it's my fault for not breastfeeding