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Come on over, its cosy now mermaid has bought the throws and insulated the greenhouse

Hello girls,
I'm just waiting for Strictly part 2 to start..ho hum.. dh has gone out to a party and I'm staying in for Strictly how sad is that!!
Got all the shopping finished today, hoorah. However car is making nasty noise from exhaust and Kent has thick snow, we are supposed to be going there tomorrow hope we make it!

Hair is lovely thanks all I always get her to blowdry it with a round brush all volumey like Cheryl Cole's, love it and can't achieve the look by myself!

Jools I agree with everyone else, you sound soooo much better and I got a bit emotional reading your last post too. You so deserve a properly happy Christmas

LBM yay! Welcome to big pants, I'll shove up a bit... so glad your appointment went well and you can now come out of the woodwork! My MIL said she didn't announce her 4th baby til 24 weeks cos she just couldn't be bothered

Hi Neeko sorry to hear you've been using the Kleenex again but hopefully that's all out the way for Christmas... yeah I did see Love Actually is on, brilliant My sisters and I watched The Family Stone the other day, another lovely Christmas one...though a teary one too!

Right...back to the sofa. Come on Chris and Ola!!

Ooh and also, I got my first maternity bras today! Went for a fitting in M&S cos mine were just getting way too uncomfortable..I'm now a size DD feels very weird and have some slightly granny-looking bras but at least they'll be comfortable!

No not three times Neeko just the once this month. Last night dh didn't get home until after midnight & tonight we tried & after 5 mins dd called out for me so I went in to see her & then when I went back to bed I said to dh "you know what lets just go downstairs, I can't be bothered".

I'm tired of making all the mental & physical effort. I'm sick feeling like he's doing me a massive favour just by agreeing to attempt bd'ing & I hate that he lies there like a dead fish while I try & get him in the mood. I've spent 10 bloody hours waxing doors today & then I'm supposed to put all the effort in in the bedroom once again, I just can't be bothered anymore.

I am just lurking but had to spaek to Jools and MLS - jools its so lovely to hear you happy. YOu've had such a rough time that I don't think I've ever seen you call your DP " lovely" Great to hear that you syill think he is - enjoy falling in love again!!

MLS What a horrible day and I so know about not being in the mood when you're busy and have small children. Your DH isn't helping much - I think I'd rather wax doors too! Sounds to me like you both need a break - could you not take a month off?? I know it's the last thing you want to do but it might help?

Sorry everyone - got to go. In the middle of a mad Xmas baking fest for mum and dad to take home as Xmas presents tomorrow!!

Hello lovely's

Sorry i havent posted, been avoiding the net in case it bought on another migrane and the trip to hospital that i so wanted to avoid..thankfully no more vision affecting headaches over the weekend so i think they have ruled out pre eclampsia, seems like in just going to one of the women who suffers from migranes in late pregnancy... oh the joys!...Have to go back to hosp on wednesday for another urine and blood test to make double sure...

4ever while i was there i asked about your worry re protein in wee....apparently there are 3 levels of protein and its not uncommon for all pregnant women to have a trace at some point. If it is just that, a trace....then they wont do anything for you just maybe repeat the test and monitor blood pressure. If you go to level one then thats a suspected urine infection, hence antibiotics, level too suspected urine infection or pre eclampsia..level 3 hight risk pre eclampsia. Having looked at my medical notes it seems i had a trace at 16 week checkup and also a trace of blood in the urine, nothing was done or said so i didnt worry! I hope you are Calmer now...

mls i remember the trying to bd feeling all too well, there were times dh just said no, im not just here on demand as a sperm donor i found the best thing to do was not to tell him anything about my cycle and just surprise him randomly (but also on a opk positive day ) cant blieve you spent so long waxing floors

jools i was also grinning like a loon through my tears as i read your post...you sound so happy i just want to scoop you up in a massive hug and then go out on a bender with you...you sound like so much fun! Have fun this christmas and continue with the whole falling in love thing again, you deserve it!

mermaid all weekend i have been thinking about you, not too long to wait now my darling....i hope you have your ski's transport sorted out for tomorrow, looks like the weather is turning white! ...heres my warm hand to hold...

lbm [fgrin} at the thought of you being on the big panter bench...

christmascupcake are mat bra's just the most delightful looking things? My dh loves to take the piss mick out of them! Get you and your ( . ) ( . ) inflated dd's

Im sure one of you asked about buddha and mm ? Both i hope spoken to recently, Im sure they wont mind me updating....mm has booked in for her c section on the 30th of dec...a new year baby for her then {fgrin] She has been busy in rl with sorting everything in time for crimbo and the new addition...and buddha has the most gorgeous son who she is enjoying getting to know some more...im sure she will be back to post more before christmas.

A big hello to everyone i havent mentioned, now im not so scared of looking at the computer ill be back and post some more after work...only 3 days left!

Oh and to cheer up your cold sunday here is another barbie moment....

Watched that horrible Amanda holden programme about being a midwife...oh why oh why, i cried, sreamed, hid behind my hands and was nearly sick!....anyways with that in mind and the fear of pre eclampsia (yes i am a drama queen ) i was worried all weekend about my waters breaking

Went out friday night for a farewell meal with friends and on returing home i felt something wet running down my legs it carried on for a whlie but couldnt work out where it was coming from...went up and sat on the bed and there was a huge wet patch, even dh stopped joking at this stage and looked like this Took my pants off to see if they were wet but nothing....

It turns out the tie around part of my wrap dress must of dropped into the toliet went i went too pee and had been dripping on me....boak!

Needless to say bith me and the dress went straight into wash!

Oh what fun in the barbie house.....

Love B xx

Morning all.

MLS sorry to hear your DH is being uncooperative but remember you have BD at the right time and it only takes the one. Now that you've had a temp rise at least the pressure's off for this month and you can concentrate on having a happy Christmas and begging DD for a shot of her blue puter! Oh and a huge gold star for all that waxing - bet the doors look lovely.

Barbie Really did LOL at your wrap dress story! At least you know your baby is going to have plenty of memorable moments growing up. A bit of advice about watching birthing programmes. They are very good for giving you an idea what to expect, but instead of focusing on the pain (and there will be some pain, it's unavoidable and they don't call it labour for nothing - sorry) focus on the women's reactions as soon as the babies are born. They are almost always in awe of the miracle of life and it may be a cliche but having your LO placed in you arms takes the pain away.

LBM I'm in awe of how hands on you are with all your tag making and baking. When's the big announcement?

Cupcake Hope you enjoyed your TV night. I bought DH series 1 of Gavin and Stacey for his birhyday as we missed it when it was on TV. We've watched the whole thing this weekend and it really made me laugh, especially Nessa. Also evertime they say "lush" it makes me think of you! Congrats on the mat bras. I've been wearing Bravissimo's ones this time and they are a bit more supportive than the M & S ones, though no more flattering. I had to invest in a wired plunge bra for my Christmas dress as mat bras have such high rise cups.

Mermaid Only one sleep to go. Still crossing everything for you.x

It's been snowing here! (Sorry Barbie) DD and I are waiting until 9am so we can go out and play without being too worried about waking the neighbours. It'll probably all be melted by 11am. DD was very good with Santa yesterday and he has requested Jaffa cakes for Thursday night. No idea what I'll do with the rest of the box

Off to the panto today. Have a good one all x

Neeko you are right as always, it does only take one bd as dd was made when we only managed the one time. Hope you have fun at the panto oh no she doesn't, oh yes I do!

Barbie I think it's better to be prepared with as much knowledge as possible about giving birth so keep watching them on telly but remember most of them are worst case scenarios. Yes it does bloody hurt but the end result is more than worth it, if it was so bad nobody would do it right?

LBM yes I'm kind of taking a month off... well until next month so does that count?!

Hope my fellow insync ladies managed some successful bd'ing this weekend, especially you Jools as I know you have similar issues as I do in the bedroom department.

Right got to go as I've two more doors to wax & then we are off to see Santa on a mini-railway at 3pm!

we watched love actually last night It was such a good medicine I loved it. It is rare to get dh to watch a film and it did us so much good.
Mind you I also watched Jack frost yesterday and cried most of the way through it. I am a mess of hormones and have been pampered to excess.
bf had a dd yesterday too and I am so excited that I can go and buy some masses of girl things.

mls this is a truly shit place to be and I ache for you over this. The problem is they go and dig their heels in when they sense they are being used as 'donors'
I think certainly with my dh he was truly scared of the pain and heartahce of seeing me going through endless sorrow.

I am dreading tomorrow absolutely dreading it. I feel pregnant again and dare not even start hoping and believing and then in equal measures feel dreadful for not believing and having faith in this poor little bean.

barbie so pleased they are keeping an eye on you and glad the head is better.
I cannot express to you the euphoria I felt after having ds. I had no time for any pain relief apart from the tens machine (get one) and my body just took over. The last push resulted in me being heard all over the maternity wing 20 minutes was a big shock mind and I wouldn't recommend it. But that feeling of having done something so amazing and looking into your dc eyes and knowing they have been here before in that split second will stay with you for the rest of your life. So as neeko says hold onto that it will get you through the labour. and it really is a very different pain to pain. I think that if we think of it as a positive and 'good' pain it is easier to deal with.
Told you I was all hormonal

blue ???? yes I agree its going to be a girl

4ever hope you are having a nice cosy weekend scan tomorrow?

love to all.xx

Very quick one from me, so want to post to everyone & also say thanks for advice re protein, bp v low so hopefully ok.. Just feel v yuk & wobbly that i have a stinky cold comin (prayin not swine flu) prob from nieces & nephews that sil kindly brought round with terrible hacking coughs but denied had colds cant believe she would risk it knowing what we have gone thru to get here, am really worrying about being ill & also so p'd off cos dH now off work, everything done & this meant to be our time together.. Have detailed anatomy fetal meds scan on tues so hopin a bit better & dont pass onto dH, im so p'd off.. Sorry again for lack of individuals, but glad Mermaid u found therapy in film yest! Switched jack frost off cos knew it would wreck me! Cant imagine how u must be feeling about tomorrow, but ill be prayin hard & holding ur hand tightly.. Big hugs to you, & to everyone else, hope ur havin happy pre christmas sundays... sorry to sound grumpy x x x x x

we've got so much snow i love snow!

mermaid thinking of you so much, i hope tomorrow gives you the answer you so very much deserve, but whatever the outcome my hands are ready for squeezing when you need them

i watched love actually last night too, and i have to admit that when you all planned to watch it a couple of weeks ago, i never really rated it after i first saw it and wondered what all the fuss was about. however, i have obviously grown up alot since then, and i loved it, it was very moving and tear jerking

jools i agree with everyone else that its really lovely to see you so happy, long may it continue

lbm welocme to big pants

mls i really feel for you, but dont give up ok, what's a month in the grand scheme of things (i know i know, i cant convince myself either) just try to enjoy your dd and christmas and focus on a brand shiny new year

barbie as ever, i love your story

4ever looking good for you isn't it, i'm so happy for you and your lovely dp

had a quiet weekend here, been wrapping pressies for most of it, who bought all those. found out a good friend from uni is also expecting, she told me in a christmas card and i cried i thought i was ok now arrggghhhh

Hi snow bunnies

Just posted on PC and it froze, lost it and went blank . Back on DH laptop but our PC is gooosed - meh!

Wanted to check in to say mermaid had a big prayer in church this morning for you. I so so hope its good news for you tomorrow. Glad you enjoyed LA, its sentimjental but lovely nonetheless.

MLS - felt for you reading your post from last night. Really hope your bd session does the trick this month. Have you two talked today?

4ever hope you body swerve the cold. big hand hold for tomorrow.

LBM hope the big pants are comfy - chest huggers that they are

cupcake - how's the bra feeling? I've looked out my breastfeeding ones and have forgotten how big my wee 34b's get when my milk comes in

moon sorry you were hit leftfield again byt xmas card. you are sounding v. strong though x

neeko - how was the panto (he's behind you!!!). Only two days til the hols - YAY!!!!

barbie - at your wrap dress story. I've done that loads of times with my dressing gown tie - bleugh!

Jools - it was lovely to read about your DP putting up the tree. Hope you both had a fab weekendm whatever that entailed .

The snow is very heavy here, just hope we don't have a midnight flit to hospital, might have to look our the tennis rackets for the bottom of our shoes!

Better go, this laptop is murder on my back.

mermaid I won't be able to check until late tomorrow, but my thoughts and everything are with you, special lady xx

Evening everybody, hope you're all managing to keep warm!

Mermaid Good luck tomorrow, will be thinking of you and am fervently hoping that it's good news for you...

Blue Hope the snow has a chance to melt before BabyBlue appears! I remember that from when I was expecting ds - the week before he arrived we had a fair bit of snow, and I was stood there panicking about how on earth we were to get to the hospital if anything happened! Hope you have a peaceful and uneventful next couple of days

We have thick snow here too, and have just found out that my school is closed tomorrow, hooray! Goodness knows how I would've got there if it hadn't been.

Moon Until we have our own succesful pregnancies I don't think hearing about friends RL pregnancies gets any easier Just when you think you're getting stronger and can deal with it another one crops up. It's great for them but so difficult for us - am sending you a big hug x

Barbie You did make me when I read about your dress! You are so funny! Poor you suffering from migraines though, that must be horrible. Hope you're taking things easy...

MLS and Jools Hello fellow bd'ers Unfortunately, although we managed a bd (not an easy task as dh was ill) my AF has very randomly decided to turn up Am mightily confused as that means I've had a 16 day cycle Think it's to do with having had the laparoscopy and things taking a while to get back to normal. Am trying not to panic and hoping that next month is better! Good luck to you both, hope your weekends were more successful than mine

Better go - ds 'decorated' the christmas tree earlier, and between him and the cat batting most of the baubles off again there is a mess to be cleared up
Have lovely evenings all, and a big hi to those I haven't mentioned

Monkey last month I had a strange bleed on day 10 which was like a kind of mini period. I have no idea what my body was doing but can highly recommend temping as then you'd know if it really was af or just one of those random things our bodies decide to test us with.

Evening all.
Monkey sorry AF got you. I'm very at your school being shut tomorrow. I'd LOVE mine to be closed. Think of all the preparation for Christmas that you'll be able to get done.

Blue Hope babyblue is listening and stays inside where she's warm and snug. The panto was fab. DD was an angel and we all laughed lots. I'll text you tomorrow when I hear news of Mermaid. Moon Sorry that your friend's card got you. It's always when you think you're strong that it whacks you hardest. Your inner strength is growing though so hopefully you'll be able to pick yourself up and dust yourself down quickly. Chin up and go build a snowman.

4ever 1st I hope you don't get a cold, but if you do the LO will be just fine. Plenty of hot drinks and a plug in vaporiser should help with the symptoms. The scan on Tuesday will help to lift your spirits too.

Mermaid Glad to hear you found therapy in film yesterday. Hope you're bearing up ok and those symptoms are there for all the right reasons. Sending you lots of positive vibes for tomorrow.

MLSwonderwaxingwoman Of course I'm right! Hope you had a nice day with Santa and you told him you've been a very good girl and deserve a BFP for Christmas.

Big thaw here so only our snowman remains. However the snow is pretty bad where I work so I'm crossing my fingers for a snow day tomorrow.

Night all

Hello lovelies. I went home to my parents for the weekend so no MN for me!!! I'm hoping mermaid is fast asleep but just in case I wanted to wish you all the luck in the world. I am so praying for a christmas miracle for you. It will be the most packed waiting room ever with all of us there beside you. Here's my hand for tomorrow. I will be lurking like crazy for news xxxx

Mermaid...just popping in before work to say im on the next plane over and will land just as you go in...so im there with you too, thinking of you honey xx

Mermaid sending hair strokes for you today.

Good luck today mermaid, here's my hand for you today

DS doesn't break up from school until Wednesday , but we had loads of snow yesterday and now the school is shut , so we have a snow day yay.

Will be back later

thank you all heaps gilrs.
our appoint. is 10.10 and I am fervently praying that it's not a 'bad news day' for anyone else either and that we get seen quickly.

Had lots of cuddles with a brand new baby girl yesterday, such a precious little bundle.

4ever hope that cold doesn't get going. eat masses of kiwi fruit.

vjay your poor ds at school until wed! glad the snow resuced him

sorry ran out of time xx

Mermaid am thinking of you loads, hoping today is a good news day xxx

Text u v early this mornin Mermaid but sending positive vibes & hoping u are smiling as i write this.. Will be lurking, as my scan not til tomorrow... X

Just heard from Mermaid There is a yolk! Its looking good! Thats all she has said for now & asked me to let u kno, she is in sainsburys havin breakfast & will post later! Im itching to know more details!

ooooooh - she says uncrossing eyes, legs, fingers etc and rubbing them to restore blood flow.....

Wow, that's great news
Have been checking back again and again, almost not daring to hope... Hooray!
Mermaid Hope you had a lovely breakfast, and shall look forward to hearing details when you get back!

Fantastic news! So happy for Mermaid a true Christmas miracle!