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Jools That's a great list. I'm sorry you've had such a traumatic time and hope you're physically over the worst of it now. I'm very of the NY trip with the girls. I heart NY!
Mermaid so sorry you had a funeral to go to. As if you haven't had enough heartache recently. You are so right about us being unable to say goodbye. I found letting my balloon go on my EDD gave me some sense of peace, though not as much as I'd like.
Gracie It is all sounding really exciting for you and I'm wishing you a reasonably quick and straightforward labour. Do you have a plan? I know few women stick to them but it's nice to think through the options. This time I'd like a water birth if I get a choice.
MM sorry Happy belated birthday. Hope you got an extra present from your gorgeous new daughter.
LBM Hope you've conceded to bigger trousers by now. Has your DD put down her microphone that the whole world can hear yet?
Blue You really sound like you're on babymoon and I love it! DD is loving nursery, especially the painting. I was tidying up tonight and found an "excellent" sticker on her top. She thinks she got it for tidying up! I could burst with pride and have already snaffled it for my new scrapbook. I've only recently read Gina Ford and find her exhausting - pretty near impossible unless with a PFB methinks.
Annie You're another one who sounds all babymooned up - lovely! Isn't it time for new pics?
Buddha sorry the bf didn't work out but doesn't matter as long as E's happy and healthy. Hope you get the reflux sorted out soon, both to make him comfortable and to save you from going about naked.
Sabs Having DD did test our relationship but think we're much stronger and closer now for it. It's very difficult for men to be moved down the pecking order and many seem to find it harder to bond. Bite your lip and try not to criticise when he does something for Saara even when if he doesn't do it your way properly. It's very early days yet and you'll all find your way. Very impressed by the Wii fit BTW As for the MIL thing, explain that he has to back you on rules that both of you agree on. MY MIL is lovely n general but she looks after DD on Friday's when I'm at work and there have been many times when I've bitten my tongue. Just pick your battles carefully and maybe ask her to help with things she can't muck up like bathtime or taking Saara for a walk.
Cupcake Love to hear you making plans for when the baby's born. I think a cot with a removable side sounds like a great idea. I wish I'd bought one but when DD was born there wasn't enough room for a cot in our bedroom and she was out her moses basket by wk 10. I didn't think of putting the cot up against the single bed in her room. You'll find your way. the best piece of advice I was given was to make the distinction between night and day from the outset and keep everything dark and quiet at night, including avoiding eye contact. It really worked for us and grow bags make it easy to feed and change los at night without too much fuss.
MLS hope the accupuncture went well.
Iggy are you still smiling?
Hoping Loved hearing the update on you from Sabs. Hope if you're lurking you'll come back to us soon as we miss you.
Hi to 4evertheweeble, Mrskate, Curly, BQ, Vjayand anyone else I've missed.