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Emmsy's weebles, from TTC to new arrivals, it's all going on here.

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VJay · 22/12/2009 19:26

Ok, here we are, a new thread to see us into the next decade, and to celebrate more BFP's, growing bumps and new arrivals, and to enjoys those already here

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MummyLovesSadie · 28/01/2010 20:09

When I was at school we all used to adopt male sounding names e.g Mickey, Charlie..... I guess whatever name we call our lo's & however many hours we spend pondering every little nuance, they will all want to be called something else!

Oh also when we went to the park we would all speak gobbledigook & pretend we were French!

BlueMoon1981 · 28/01/2010 20:37

lol @ mls we used to pretend we were french too! funny what you get up to in the playground. and i always wanted to be called flora for some bizarre reason when i was younger, thank goodness no one listened to me!

cd1 for me again back to a short cycle now, cant predict anything anymore, although i am glad in a way as i've been so stupidly tired this week i thought something was wrong with me, i think i'm just having a bad af instead.

hi to everyone and sorry for no individual posts, still struggling a little but as always keeping an eye on you all.

Neeko · 28/01/2010 21:02

Hi.
Pamela was my adopted name of choice and I knew no one else with my actual name so how common it is counts for nothing.

Moon Sorry AF got you but glad your cycle length is returning as that has to be a good thing. Don't weeble on your own too long honey. It's good to get it all out and we're all ears and hugs.

MLS i'm holding my breath

Cupcake like the name talk. Think we're sorted for a boy but haven't a clue for a girl. Anything I like DH doesn't and vice versa. Plan on doing a name thread in 3 weeks when I can obsessively watch it!

Iggy Glad you got/like the Royce bras. after the fisrt lot I started buying the feeding ones as I feel I spent a fortune on mat bras on the way up and feeding bras on the way back down. Just something to think about.

4ever Are you ok? Don't want to plague you with texts.

Jools Did you get the bag back. Clearly Grey's is not good for your memory! new episode on tonight sorry LBM Barbie think the baby's just bedding down.

hi to everyone else.

Joolsiam · 28/01/2010 21:03

Evening all

Well, still no bag as the delivery from Luton station hadn't arrived - apparently all lost property is sealed up in a big bag and sent to this centre. He has given me his office number to call and I will try again next week. In the mean time, I only have one outfit for work and no shoes !!

MLS - a gold star for knowing where I am on the 2WW Although it seems like ages, its only 4DPO today. I think the cramps yesterday may have been related to IBS / constipation, but they came back again today, so who knows {need a shoulder shrug emoticon} Am trying to stay zen like and non-obsessed, although that usually only lasts until around 8DPO !!

Hi to Moon too - at least a short cycle means you can get on with the serious business of baby making all the quicker

Neeko · 28/01/2010 21:09

hi Jools well done for trying to stay zen like

CurlyBigPants · 28/01/2010 23:35

Hey girls. Sorry I have been away so long I have been thinking of you all but haven't even lurked for a while as we had a real scare and the last couple of weeks have been awful. After various scans, yet more tests, far too much googling from me and totally contradictory opinions from doctors, we were getting really worried about the baby. Anyway, we are a lot more relaxed now, they are monitoring things and all going well curlygirl will be popping out to say hello a little early just one week from today Thanks so much neeko, mermaid and cupcake for your texts and to everyone who posted xxx

It sounds like it's been a weebly time for lots of people but also some lovely news Congrats Monkey I saw you on the medium pants list and was so happy for you but then saw about your mum. I'm so sorry honey, it must be so hard right now. big hugs xxx

Lovely small panters it has to be good news for all of you next. January is hard enough, I just wish that this year would hurry up and start getting good for you all

moon I'm so sad for you a year after you lost your first little one I had very little to remind me of my babies too. No pregnancy tests, just one scan picture (to confirm my second MMC). The day I had the scan and found out that my lo had died, I had seen these two paintings that formed one beautiful picture of a seascape. So we ended up buying them and every time I see them on the wall I think of my lost angels. I feel guilty being happy now sometimes. Hope you are not too lonely without DP this week Sorry about the evil witch arriving but hang on in there in work - it will be worth it when you get up the duff which will be very soon honey xxx

mls the acupuncture sounds amazing. I have heard so many good things about it Sounds like it has been hard but has done you good. I'll be thinking of you on your edd next week honey. big hugs and keep us posted on news (12 dpo??). So nice to think you are smiling again xxx

jools I am picturing superwoman you go to the gym and still have energy to seduce DP I'm so smiling at hearing your positive self. Things are going to change for you soon xxx

Buddha hope DS's reflux problems have improved. Could an osteopath help? Though I may be gettin confused between reflux and colic

lbm Have a look at the NICE guidelines for antenatal care. I think they recommend 39 weeks minimum as the baby has a much better chance of not needing care in the nicu. Yay for it being a girl and for being in Paris

4ever you poor weebler. It sounds like it has been a horrible worrying couple of weeks for you We are going to have to build a nest made of cotton wool for you. Your little one will be fine just hang in there for a few more weeks and then it will get easier to believe. I hope you are feeling a bit more reassured now but I totally understand where you are coming from. I'm sending you the most massive hug and hope you are taking it easy honey xxx

blue I'm still laughing at your sound of music medley I think DH might divorce me if I resorted to such tactics

mermaid glad your AF is done with. When are you seeing the doctors about the fibroids? It must still be so raw for you. I hope you are doing okay brave lady xxx

neeko I still haven't packed my bag yet. I think I need you over here to sort me out. The cot finally arrived at least so we can put that up I'm so happy and sad for your friends with the premature baby. I hope they have him home really soon. Hope you are not worrying too much about the kidneys it is such a rollercoaster isn't it? Stay away from google though (says the girl who can't )

vjay a weekend away in Edinburgh sounds amazing. I can't believe Ajay will be six months by then I've only been to Scotland twice and both were work trips in the random end of nowhere. We are thinking of doing a road trip of a Scotland when the baby is a little older - it always looks so beautiful (on location location anyway )

barbie are you all settled into the new villa? I had a total melt at the thought of you in the nursery lol at your baby hiding her big bum - must be a girl Is the itching just around your belly? Ring the midwife especially if you are getting itchy hands and feet. Try not to worry tho.

lovely cupcake is it definitely sciatica? I've had really bad spd and it sounds quite similar - apparently it is often misdiagnosed as sciatica. Does it get worse if you try and walk it off, or turn in bed. Mine was mainly in my hips but also sometimes my back. Your gp should be able to refer you to a physio. Also if it by any chance is spd, keeping your legs together when you move in or out of bed, and clenching every muscle around your bum / pelvis also really helps - like a natural support belt. Also try not to put feet up or slouch on couch. Good news is that mine got a lot better and is now controllable. Don't worry we'll find another name for you How about Luca?

sabs the baby massage class sounds lovely. I'm going to try and find one locally and will definitely do mum and baby pilates too

lion so nice to see you back. Give that lovely little boy a big kiss from all of us. Total heart melt at his big sis entertaining him and making him giggle

iggy The bra thing can get kinda expensive. I found I was buying new ones every 3 weeks in the beginning. Then when my bump started growing I moved into the big mama ( . )( . ) territory. Can't wait to wear pretty underwear again though it will be a while I totally know where you are coming from with being uncomfortable about telling people about the pregnancy. It's so hard to be normal pregnant after what we've been through.

Anyone heard from baking or ginger recently?

Big hugs to gracie won't be long now

mrskate roll on the next three weeks. It will fly, believe me

annie big hugs to you. Hope you got through the anniversary this week ok Big hugs to Ellis xxx

Where is MM. Hope you are ok lovely?

And finally scamper my lovely neighbour how excited am I to see you back I was so worried that something had gone wrong and have thought about you many times. Congratulations on scampergirl. That is such wonderful news. Now don't go disappearing again!!

Gosh I'm knackered. It has taken me all day to read through the last two weeks but I'm so glad to be back. curlygirl is moving around again as she likes to at this hour. I so can't wait to meet her

Big hugs and lots of love to you all xxx

Sabs1981 · 28/01/2010 23:39

Nice to see you back curly

littlebellsmum · 28/01/2010 23:53

curly I can't believe you 've read the whole thread 0 that must have taken commitment!! Glad that things are better and that by next Friday, you'll be a mummy

Barbie Agree with the others - phone the midwife to check. With dd I had really itchy feet that woke me up in the night. I never realsied it would be a bad sign untill later! This time, I have a really itchy belly - but this isn't apparently bad. Hands and feet could be

Can't stop - need to sleep! Night night

MummyLovesSadie · 29/01/2010 07:03

MLS sneaks into the greenhouse & hides her bfp in a watering can & her head in a bucket of sand.

Commando/smallpants

Mermaid
hoping
jools
bakingqueen
Bluemoon
gingermumi

Medi um pants

MLS BFP 29th Jan
monkey BFP 23rd Jan
iggypiggy BFP 12th Nov

Bigpants

Graciegirl due 06/02/10
curly due 07/02/10 - PINK
Barbie due 20/02/10
Neeko due 23/03/10
MrsKate due 05/04/10 - BLUE
cupcake due 19/05/10
littlebellsmum due 25/05/10 - PINK
4everhopeful due 04/06/10 - PINK

Saggypants

VJay 01/09/09 BOY! ALEXANDER JAMES 8lb 6oz
ScamperT 19/09/09 GIRL! GENEVIEVE
Lionstar 27/09/09 BOY! ARLO BRYN 9lb 5oz
Sabs 30/09/09 GIRL! SAARA 9lb
Buddhabelly 25/11/09 BOY! EWAN JAMES
Annie 25/11/09 BOY! ELLIS CHARLES 8lb 11oz
Bluesatinsash 23/12/09 BOY! BENJAMIN CHARLES 8lb 3oz
MM 30/12/09 GIRL! NIEVE ELLEN 8lb 6oz

4everhopeful · 29/01/2010 07:22

Omg! Omg! Soooooo happy for u Mlsthesuperfertileone !!! Mahoosive congratulations lovely! Just had a morning lurk as cant sleep! Dd giving big kicks of approval as seems to recognise happy emotions from mummy! How do u feel?! X x x x x

4everhopeful · 29/01/2010 07:33

....and refresh for 5th time! Im here & itching to share ur excitement!

4everhopeful · 29/01/2010 07:42

Ok still waiting Mls! (Drums fingers!) ....Will just say how good to hear from Curly at her mammoth posting best! Sorry to hear you had stress & worry about curly girl, can very much relate to that & the over googling however so pleased all now ok & to hear of her imminent arrival next week! Wonderful exciting news! x x x x x

barbie1 · 29/01/2010 07:47

whhhoooooooooooooooooooooowhhhoooooo mls

barbie1 · 29/01/2010 07:49

Hi 4ever how are you today...im woobly
But not going to dwell on it for now as im about to take freddie to the dubai dog show so he can meet some new friends

4everhopeful · 29/01/2010 07:49

Yawn

MummyLovesSadie · 29/01/2010 07:53

Hello girls I feel g-r-r-r-e-e-a-t! Really dark line & today is day 26 13dpo.

Curley glad you are back after your scare. One week to go & counting!!

barbie1 · 29/01/2010 07:54

wooby???? wobblely??? oh ok im having a wobble!

Oh and thanks for all your suggestions re itching...thankfully not on my feet or hands but everywhere else i think it was because the weather got a lot colder yesterday and out came all the mozzies, maybe i had a few bites...the midwife isnt worried, she thinks im having a last minute growth spurt and will itch as i stretch

Welcome back curly im guessing everything is ok now??? are you being induced next week? i cant believe i got my bfp only one day after you and i still have weeks to wait....(insert impatient barbie emotion)

jools no shoes? good excuse to work from home if there ever was one!

barbie1 · 29/01/2010 07:55

barbie wobbles and shuffles around the room holding up baby barbie from bladder in order to catch up and dance with mls

barbie1 · 29/01/2010 07:56

sadly fails, falls in heap on the floor and cant get her fat self up to get to the bathroom in time

MummyLovesSadie · 29/01/2010 08:02

Barbie have you peed yourself?

4everhopeful · 29/01/2010 08:12

Aw morning wobblybarbie! Whats wrong? I been loving the exciting happy nesting posts too, they inspired me! That sounds fun for Freddie btw! ....Im doin lots better thanks & want to say a massive thank you for all the lovely supportive & understanding posts & tx... ...Had ante natal with consultant yesterday who did reassure us quite alot & have been doin my best to be a positive weeble for bubba, still bit crap that everything not perfect but as he said, worrying wont make 2nd artery start growing & we have excellent fetal med dept which would be acting further if real cause for concern, he did help & is very straight talking... Dh & i even ordered our moses basket & a few bits from mamas & papas afterwards (all half price ) in a show of faith! Felt very brave & proud for doing so, but they do let u put down a refundable deposit & we dont have to collect it til may! We did however get the matching cuddly toy which we did bring home & put in what will be babys room! Our first purchase! Very important step in having total belief, hope and faith in our baby girl! After, as a reward, when dh went back to work i splurged on some mat clothes in new look! Several things but 2 oh so cute tees, one says mummy to be & one says i love my bump! Nothing like retail therapy! X x x x x

4everhopeful · 29/01/2010 08:20

Yay for Mls & hopefully not Soggypantsbarbie as 4ever joins sticky bean dance horizontal stylee in bed! Babyhopeful been dancing since we heard the news!

4everhopeful · 29/01/2010 08:32

Multitude of x posts cos of slow phone posts! Off to make round 2 of tea & biccies, been awake since dh alarm at 6.20am & bit exhausted after all that dancing & excitement! Must just say tho, i felt a psychic Barbie moment when i said that i hoped your lovely sisters anniversary would bring you a BFP! Im sure she is smiling down very proudly honey..

Joolsiam · 29/01/2010 08:42

Yay Yay Yay for MLS

I am in a large open plan and very quiet office in Reading today, so mentally joining you all in you happy dance

Welcome back Curly - lovely to hear from you again - hope all is realy well now, and well done on the marathon catch up

More cramping here Only 5DPO though, so another ten days of mad obsessing to go !!

Oh, and I'm wearing ankle boots

MummyLovesSadie · 29/01/2010 08:43

Awwwww thanks 4ever. Just in time for my 2nd edd on Monday too.