The one where Emmsy's friends say, 'if you're names not down, you're not coming in!'

[HeyThereGeorgieGirl]

What do you think?

xx

Bella very nice picture, will you be asking the sonographer what the baby's sex is the next time you go for a scan? 2 of my children were July babies, lovely month to have a baby
fruity cheesy beans yum! (I love cheese so like it on almost everything)that's probably why I look like a roly poly lady
sparkly hope your ok my lovely welsh lass, when are you going back to Disneyland?
I told the children that they could go back to DL again for 5 days in July or go somewhere else in this country near a beach and a funfair for 2 weeks, they decided on this country, so I'
m also taking them away for 7 nights at Easter (primrose valley,yorkshire)its one of the Haven site's. Think that because children have been to DL twice before, they're not too bothered about not going again, and I'm happy I won't have to drive to France again, especially with having Amy with us. I got my first (and only) speeding ticket in Yorkshire so I will have to be very careful this time

just a quick one from me, wanted to congrat Bella on her lovely scan

9 dpo for me and not a thought of testing in my head if i can get through the next nine days with no testing thoughts i'll be flying

I'm still here ladies, sorry not had chance to post before now. Had a hectic weekend and had to have a tooth out at the dentist on Monday under sedation so was in no fit state for MN on Monday evening. I'm also officially back at work now and trying to fit it around Elise Good idea in principle but the reality is somewhat different! Especially now that she's not sleeping as much during the day. Oh well, I'll sort something out!
Bella Lovely scan picture and so pleased it all went OK. Must be a nice surprise to be further along than you thought too
Emmsy We're off to Yorkshire at Easter too - I'm from there originally and we'll be staying not far where my grandparents used to live to it will be nice to revisit old haunts. Elise's first holiday too! Not quite as glam as where Kate will be staying in Devon but will be nice all the same.
Georgie and Fruity Hope you had a lovely evening tonight I couldn't get enough of pizza when I was pg!
Fruity Hope DP was back in time for you to go out - couldn't quite believe what you said about his night out before the tour of the labour ward! I would have been livid too! Hope he comes to his senses soon.
Georgie Sorry to hear about DH's lack of bonus this year. Things really aren't good in the City atm. DH works there but in IT so not as affected as those on the financial side. Hope you find some way of funding your building work and sorry it's still causing you so much grief.
It would be lovely to arrange a meet-up soon too, before Teehee and Fruity have their LOs! Somewhere in or around London would be good I think, it's central for most people.
Hello to everyone else

Hiya, been at work the last 2 days so have managed to post. Have a day off tomorrow, still deciding what to do, might go up to the Sunshine Coast for the day, will see how I feel in the morning.
Yorkshire sounds lovely, dh has family up there, we visited a few times.
Well done on the scan Bella, it's such a relief isn't it, to get good news
Hi to everyone, hope you're all having a good Thursday

Morning

I'm sooo tired this morning. I'm sure it's the glass on wine I had last night. The same thing happened last week when I met my friends for lunch and had a glass of wine - I was knackered all afternoon
Lovely to catch up with you Georgie How funny was it when the waiter brought out your ice-cream? Hilarious
Emmsy So that'll be why I look like a roly poly lady then I adore cheese too. Especially Dolcelatte and Brie, I've even allowed myself some of the banned stuff - no way I'm missing out on delicious cheeses!
Isn't it lovely to get holidays all sorted out, I'm hoping we'll get to go somewhere this year - apart from the honeymoon of course!
I might check out some England breaks - trouble is it's often cheaper to go abroad these days!
Piper Well done for not testing! We won't encourage you......... honest!
Cricri yes DP was back in time I'm pretty used to his ways tbh, he's very predictable
Poor you having a tooth out Has being pregnant weakened your teeth? I must go to the dentist! I'm just waiting for my maternity exemption card.

Let's make a plan for the next meet-up, can we try and get everyone together this time? (except Scully of course - we'll all have to come over to Oz )
Mibbes, Mollie, Ei, Emmsy How far down the map can you go without it being a complete pita?
I wonder if we can time it for when Sparkly's in London? I think it's the 15th Feb? Am I right Sparkly?
Piper Do you think you could make it over the water for a meet-up? Make a weekend of it with DH?

Emmsy, Piper, Scully, CriCri thank you for your congrats; it is such a relief that all is well and I'm dead chuffed to be 13 weeks along! every week counts as my pg friend told me yesterday! I think my baby has a beautiful profile! lol I will be asking the sex at the 20 week scan!!! I read somewhere that you can feel it kick from 15 weeks (although unlikely you'd notice if you don't know what your looking for) so really paying close attention! My bump has well and truly arrived and the kids at school have asked the question! I have a consultant appointment tomorrow to check if my cervix is 'competent' then I shall properly relax and tell the kids at work.

Anyway that's my news, sorry for the major pg talk!! Hope everyone is well and looking forward to the weekend? What do people have planned?

Piper well done for being soooo diciplined!!!

I didn't think being pregnant affected your teeth anymore, with diet and water quality improved from say 50yrs ago, could be wrong though. UK is the only country I've heard of that does the free dental when pregnant, made sure I had my checkups though before we moved back here though
Still don't know what to do with the girls tomorrow, would be nice to have an outing somewhere, just don't want to exhaust myself and still have to get home
They both got right up my nose for an hour this evening, dd1 and her attitude and selective hearing, dd2 for being loud and shouty as soon as things don't go her way Both sleeping angels on my bed behind me right now though
Seem to have so many bills due right now, and I haven't even thought about school fees, gymnastics and swimming fees yet Spending $1500 on a vacuum cleaner and a kayak hasn't helped our budget, but at least we have no debt apart from our mortgage, I'm always slightly reassured by that, even if the savings aren't always plentiful

hi fruity

We are heading over in april/may this year, a close friend of mine has moved to london, so would definitly love a meet up with all you lovley ladies

hi to everyone else

Afternoon. Just a flying visit from me. Wanted to say howdy before buggering off again!

We've sacked our builders. But things aren't going smoothly as there's lots of money talk flying around. Obviously they are trying to get as much as they can. Things still very touch and go with Gav's work. Still haven't been told definitely what his bonus is and how much is cash, shares or deferred. Anyway, long story short, it's rather time consuming and stressful trying to sort everything out, speak to everyone, work out what money we have etc etc. So my energy and time is being taken up with this.

Bella Bloody fantastic news about the scan. Am very pleased that you're 2 weeks ahead. Love the scan pic. Hope all goes well with the consultant. Make sure you do your research before you meet with him/her. Don't let them fob you off.

Fruity How ya doing ya alccy! One glass of wine and you're anyones! Lovely time last night. Much giggling at the ice cream. Biggest thrill I've had for months. . More of the same soon please. Oh and told DH about your tip. His eyes lit up and said go for it. It's on my list of things to do!

Piper Fingers crossed for you love. Am very impressed with your iron will!

Scully Wow a kayak. Cool. Can you take it in the sea or is it just a calm water type of thing. God, you're pretty much Baywatch over there!!!! Hope DD's aren't wearing you down too much. I completely empathise with you. My DD1 has the worst case of selective hearing. Drives me friggin' mad. Perhaps we should threaten to swap them?!?!?

Cricri Going back to work sounds rather stressful. Least you don't have to travel too far! Will Elise go to nursery or a CM part time? or will you try and get things done around her schedule?

Hello all you other lovely ladies. If I'm not around much, then I'm loitering with intent. Should all calm down a bit in he next few weeks.

DH and I are going away this weekend. Mum and Dad looking after the girls. It's a belated Christmas present and very likely to be the last time we get together for the foreseeable future as belts will be tightened considerably. Am going to enjoy and make the most of it.

Hi ladies,

Georgie sorry to here bout all the builder trouble you are having hope things sort themselves out for you soon and hope you have a lovely relaxing weekend with DH

Bella dont be worrying about talking pg talk! I want to know all scan details I'd say you are delighted to be further along then you thought! are you going to find out boy/girl at the 20 week scan? I would

Fruity how are things with dp now? hope all is going well xxx i will mention Feb 15th to DH and see what he thinks, we could move our plans forward to suit

Emmsy Hi!

waves to everyone else

well FF gave me a "Possibly Triphasic on Day 23" message today still not gonna test , nothing to do with will power though, just have no tests in the house I will just have to sit this out [impatientemotion]

piper lol; I've always had tests in the house sometimes do them for fun! sad eh!

Bella Congrats on your scan. Lovely picture too, really clear. I didn't feel anything til about 19 weeks, just didn't want you to panic because as you say for us newbies it's hard to know what you are looking out for.

piper DO NOT go into any supermarkets, chemists etc - Don't do it! Be strong.

Sparkly Mollie Mibbes am missing you dreadfully

Hello ladies ! Apologies for neglecting you nut have been having BF nightmare as have thrush and reynauds in the nipples and last week I was crying my way through each feed . Things seem to be getting better now which is a huge relief , I nearly gave up so many times.

Georgie I really feel for you missus, what a stressful time you are having, but big admiration for your ability to tell jokes in the face of such a tough time - it made me laugh a lot !

piper step away from those sticks ! When do you plan to test...? triphasic sounds very promising...

Bella your scan pic is lovely ! You are right the wee bean's profile is gorgeous, the wee button nose ! Evan's profile in 20 wk scan was similar and he has that exact button nose in real life !!!

Emmsy LOL at your Yorkie licking toes - my grannie's yorkie did the same ! I love yorkies, my PILs have a lovely wee bitch .

I haven't been able to catch up fully - where are the lovely Sparkly and Mollie ?

Oh and I meant to say teehee and all the other preggos - could we have some bump pics please ?

Lola how are you feeling hun, do you have a scan coming up ?

hi ladies
my laptop charger arrived this morning so im back online
hope everyone is doing well
piper oooo on the triphasic and isnt twilight so good!! its unputdownable!!
bella lovely scan pic congrats
hi to everyone else
CD2 for me today as af arrived 2 days late i am booking myself in for an mot by the doc next week so i can look at our options more seriously so im thinking it may be assisted conception for us im onto cycle 16 i think now
i havent updated anyone elses stats as mine were way out so im guessing mine arent the only ones out either

HappyAndEiKnowIt CD2 TTC#2 cycle 16 (CP/MC april & june08)
Molliemooma CD2 TTC#1 Cycle 4 (mm/c Jan08, mm/c Aug08 & CP Oct 08)
Piper CD21 TTC#1
Sparkly CD23 TTC#2 Cycle 3 after m/c

Infanticipating
FruitynNutty 30 weeks pg, EDD 22nd March
Teeheelaydee 26 weeks pg, EDD 11th April
HeyThereGeorgieGirl 15 weeks pg (BFP 3rd Nov) EDD 10 July
Scully 15 weeks pg (BFP 8th Nov) EDD 13 July
BellaHarry 13 weeks pg EDD 29th July
Kate2179 BFP 18th Dec

Graduates
Emmsy GIRL! Amy Louise born 7th October 5lbs 12oz
CriCri GIRL! Elise Vivienne at 0630am 4th November, 7lbs 15oz
Mibbes BOY Evan, born 3rd December, 6lbs 5oz

xx ei xx

Oh Ei that's a real pig! Think you're right to go and see your GP. You may as well get things going on that front while you keep trying. Cycle 16! . You do sound like you are staying pretty postive though - hope you are.

Mibbes I am so impressed that you have perservered, you should be really proud of yourself. Have things improved now? I hope so and that you can now be rewarded with a lovely feeding experience. You are definately getting my "Mummy of the week" award (it's gold and sparkly!) I will get another bump pic sorted, will be 30 weeks next Saturday so probably take then, although in the past few days my bump seems to have gone from neat and pretty to big and veiney (sp?)!! Boohoo!

Updated my stats as I am also way out!

HappyAndEiKnowIt CD2 TTC#2 cycle 16 (CP/MC april & june08)
Molliemooma CD2 TTC#1 Cycle 4 (mm/c Jan08, mm/c Aug08 & CP Oct 08)
Piper CD21 TTC#1
Sparkly CD23 TTC#2 Cycle 3 after m/c

Infanticipating
FruitynNutty 30 weeks pg, EDD 22nd March
Teeheelaydee 30 weeks pg, EDD 11th April
HeyThereGeorgieGirl 15 weeks pg (BFP 3rd Nov) EDD 10 July
Scully 15 weeks pg (BFP 8th Nov) EDD 13 July
BellaHarry 13 weeks pg EDD 29th July
Kate2179 BFP 18th Dec

Graduates
Emmsy GIRL! Amy Louise born 7th October 5lbs 12oz
CriCri GIRL! Elise Vivienne at 0630am 4th November, 7lbs 15oz
Mibbes BOY Evan, born 3rd December, 6lbs 5oz

I had my apt with the consultant today, he seems to think that as I only have the early 'pre-cancerous cells' and have not had treatment yet, my cervix will be tight shut and open as it should when necessary!! I have to have loads of smears doen to check it doesn't get worse during the pg then after baby is born, go in for treatment if it's still bad. Thanks Georgie for all the advice, I went in armed and knew exactly what he was talking about!

Teehee 19 weeks...Man!!! that's a long time!! oh well I'll just have to settle for peeking at my pickie until then lol

Mibbes Oh no poor you! Do your nipples hurt then?? I really hope that cute little button nose is there when we meet button in the flesh! DH and I have honkers!!

Ei for you hun, I hope you can work out some help, my sil is in the process at the moment, stay positive! xxx

Have a great weekend ladies!! I have one final apt on Mon just a smear re message above but taking whole day off in case they want to do a biopsy, although I'll prob tell them not too!!

Scully Yes we still have weakened teeth while pregnant over here. I don't know about the rest of GB but in London they don't put fluoride in the water so no improvements there. My teeth must be suffering because every time I brush my teeth the sink looks like a blood bath! I was the same with DS.
Did you go to the Sunshine Coast for the day?
Georgie Alcy indeed!
I hope you and DH have a fab time this weekend and manage to avoid the money talk at least until Sunday

About the 15th, I'm supposed to be going to meet some old school friends on that day but I can always cancel if we are definitely meeting up on that day. I'd prefer to see you lot! I can see the others any time. It all depends on Sparkly really, if she can make it on the way to Disneyland.
If Sparkly can't manage it then any other day would be better so I can do both

Piper I'm not saying a single word about your chart - my mouth is firmly closed!!!!
Oh Mibbes it's really hard work isn't it. I don't know why they say BFing is easier than FF - Obviously I'd much prefer to BF but still! You're doing so so well - keep it up!

Oh Ei Good plan about seeing someone. You've been more than patient! I thought I was going to lose my mind after 11 months (even though I only had 2 cycles!) but 16 cycles I don;t know how you manage to stay so sane!
Teehee I'm with you on the "big and veiny" Not attractive! I'd like a nice neat, smooth and tanned bump that I can show off!
Lola I hope the court case is going well and you've not puked all over the judge

I'm not 32 weeks until Sunday but I thought I might just as well change it now as I'll never do it!

HappyAndEiKnowIt CD2 TTC#2 cycle 16 (CP/MC april & june08)
Molliemooma CD2 TTC#1 Cycle 4 (mm/c Jan08, mm/c Aug08 & CP Oct 08)
Piper CD21 TTC#1
Sparkly CD23 TTC#2 Cycle 3 after m/c

Infanticipating
FruitynNutty 32 weeks pg, EDD 22nd March
Teeheelaydee 30 weeks pg, EDD 11th April
HeyThereGeorgieGirl 15 weeks pg (BFP 3rd Nov) EDD 10 July
Scully 15 weeks pg (BFP 8th Nov) EDD 13 July
BellaHarry 13 weeks pg EDD 29th July
Kate2179 BFP 18th Dec

Graduates
Emmsy GIRL! Amy Louise born 7th October 5lbs 12oz
CriCri GIRL! Elise Vivienne at 0630am 4th November, 7lbs 15oz
Mibbes BOY Evan, born 3rd December, 6lbs 5oz

Warning - another DP rant.....
grrrrrr he's going out tonight. It makes me feel so to think he's spending all his spare cash on boozy nights out (and, trust me, he won't be in until at least 4am - watch this space!) when I haven't got a single spare penny.
I'm so worried about maternity leave and he galavants around the London bars drinking his money with his mates.

Perhaps I should somehow hint to him that I'd actually like us to do something together and maybe he should save his money for us - or even start putting money aside so he can help me with my half of the bills!

I don't think there's any getting through to him tbh. How the hell have I ended up with someone so careless? He says I knew what he was like when I met him but I thought he would have grown up by now and anyway, how did I know we were going to end up with two children and getting married? You don't exactly go into a relationship knowing what the future holds do you!

I used to galavant around the London clubs and bars but I've grown up and learnt about priorities!

So pissed off now.

To top it all off I put my foot in it yesterday at playgroup. I don't know what's wrong with me but I keep saying the wrong things lately
I was talking to another CM friend about Mat leave and she asked me if I'd get any help from the government. I said I get nothing, never ever entitled to anything - and here's the big foot - I'd be financially better off single and unemployed! Whoops!
Other really good CM friend (a single mum who it most certainly wasn't aimed at) was sitting right next to me She is extremely sensitive about this topic and went into a huge debate about how looking after your children when you're single is work in itself and how did I know how much money she got anyway - F*ck!
Luckily I managed to keep out of the argument as the CM friend I was talking to started debating with her - I'm soooo crap at that sort of thing.
Now every time I see her I feel guilty and I feel like she must think I think less of her.

I really don't! It just seems as though my single mum friends always have more spare cash than me. They can afford to do nice things with their children and go out for coffee etc..
Also my unemployed friends who have partners also seem to be loaded

Oooh what a rant! Must be a bad day I'm having

Jesus wept! that was a long post!

Fruity and . if you and the kids need a room we have one spare until July! Realistically though if you need a dinner out, my treat, I know where to find some 50% off deals we could use?? xxxx

Thanks Bella. I'm sure DP could afford it if he stopped going out so much. Be nice to spend some time alone with him for a change.
I'd still love to meet up with you once I've been paid, take advantage of the 50% deals

Money worries are a pain in the ass aren't they. Do you split your bills equally Fruity? You wouldn't earn as much as dp so that wouldn't work out very fairly though?
We've always just pooled our money, paid the bills, and spent some/saved some of what was left. For a long time in the UK I earnt more than dh so it wouldn't have been possible to split anything, and then when I've been at home with no income, his salary has had cover everything. I keep him up to date as to what I am paying and when, and what we have left, but otherwise he is oblivious to the money side of things. Hope you manage to work out something with dp soon, before baby arrives. What's the £190 you mentioned on FB?
I googled bleeding gums and it's common in pregnancy, to do with the gradual increase in blood volume and effect of pregnancy hormones on tissue and membranes.
Good that your appt went well Bella
Welcome back Ei Cycle 16, that's such a long time, definitely sounds like a good idea to get some further advice.
We did end up going to the Coast yesterday, glad I did, was a nice day out. Bloody humid here today, dh is back, annoying me though, sitting around doing bugger all and not keeping an eye on the children

Fruity I get paid on the 28th I'll look in to the deals and get back to you re a meet x

Morning
Sorry for the moan/rant, think I was having an off day.
DP amazingly arrived through the door at 12:30 last night - very early for him! Still drunk though.

Scully the £190 is for anybody to claim as long as your due date is on or before 6th April - I miss out by 15 days and to make matters worse I know for a fact that this baby will be 2 weeks late anyway. It's based on your due date so there's no way I can claim even if Button's late
Bella I send my invoices out at the end of the month so should have some money rolling in about a week later

Oh Scully thanks for Googling I think it's very common to have bleeding gums in pregnancy.
Give your DH a good kick up the backside