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[VJay]

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

The joys of motherhood mls

hi all thanks for birthday messages ive had a great day so far . at midnight i was bombared at work with cake and party hats and banners.

me and dh share the same birthday so we are just relaxing tonight and going out for day tomorrow after mw appt.

il pass the cake around for everyone

Glad u had a lovely sounding day Mrskate!... at the bf tales Vjay & Mls!... Btw, Vjay thought of u & Ds1 last night, tv prog talked of therapeutic benefits of horse riding for autism.. You may already know of it? .......Massive thanks to Mls & Cupcake for much needed hugs & understanding.. Im a real wobbly weeble v much trying to steady myself & be strong which is exhausting in itself.. Part of wierd logic is to hang on for scan, next wk dH has driving theory test & a lesson, week after im back to work & its DH birthday, as we found out we lost no2 on his 30th birthday i just dont want to go near a scan room that week.. Really gonna try & hold out & be brave & distract ourselves.. (this face so sums me up at the mo!) .....On a diff note DH went to MIl & tried to explain how we felt, got told 'I dont like ur attitude, no ones stolen ur thunder' so he walked out! ...Poor lovely looked so sad & deflated, also v angry & all indignent 'thats it then, just me & u, f everyone, noone understands!' then he had to go back to work as on his lates this wk.. However he called before he left, at my suggestion to rise above it cos she does care, just clearly didnt understand, she wouldnt answer, but he got through while at work & told her he loved her, bless, she said she is happy for us, obviously, think its best to let sleeping dogs lie & be bigger people about it all...

......and continuing with my random mindflow & fluctuating confidence - been lookin at a great thread on active discussions - childbirth all u need to know! No holds barred, gritty advice for us first time mums, some make u wince, some great, such as tying hair back before canulas in hand, stress balls to squeeze durin internals, chocs to keep midwives sweet.. Invaluable stuff, will be showing DH!

4Ever - people, even good friends who are trying, just don't get it. Sadly I think you need to have lived through multiple MC to really know how significant the smallest things must be.

Oh, and can we have a rule that all those with pants that are stretched to the point the elastic is about to burst and the pants will go saggy check in at least once every day so we don't prematurely assume we are cyber aunties again

Still here. Had a GP follow up appt today and was tempted to tell her I thought I might be PG, but decided that was tempting fate and kept quiet - didn't want the same sort of treatment as MLS

My head is spinning, I have a stinking cold again and my boobs ache - off to bed. Sorry for short posts - I just can't seem to concentrate enough atm

I can't sleep! I had 10-20 min contractions all afternoon/evening yesterday , though they never got closer together or more than just a bit uncomfortable. They stopped as soon as I went to bed, but I've felt rough all night, sweating buckets even without duvet or heating on. I've got up to allow DH another hours sleep before his alarm goes off for work.

4ever sorry you are having problems with your MIL, I don't know what to suggest, I'm not good at MIL's!! Mine's a bit strange at times too! I think you're right, no one understands, I think we just have to be grateful that at least our DH's understand and everyone on this thread understands, though that doesn't always help us out in the real world when people say such stupid things!

Jools make sure you let us know if we need to take a detour with the barbie-mobile after kicking MLS's doctor! We can't have any doctors causing you grief!

Barbie puts down the phone to the police and realises her barbiemoblie wasnt stolen yesterday....the emmsy angels 'borrowed' it!

Hi Girls did you like the drive???? sorry i didnt make it, felt sooooooooo sick and rough, really thought something was happening to me managed to make it into hospital for me checkup, but was late, in a hurry and having a heart pulputation attack so ive been referred to the cardio people on monday. Baby engaged (still) and my fundal height is now spot on 38cm where it should be...so the doctor thinks my dates are more or less spot on, so no more panicking...phew. No idea why im feeling so rough but like gg im constantly hot, sweating buckets and last night think i felt my first proper contraction thingy....god it hurt!

Anyways enough about me back to you lovely ladies...

I cant beleive none of you have mentioned how gorgeous monkey is i added her on fb abd she is a proper yummy mummy! Oh as is mls who has just the best wedding pictures ever...proper secret garden wedding...As you can tell, i just surfed the net yesterday

monkey fab news on the scan....at 6 weeks on mine they couldnt even see that...let alone the heart beat...roll on next thursday where once again we will be hospital buddies...

mls have you told dh yet????? I too cant beleive the cheek of some people, they really dont understand do they? I hope you go back in there and see this horrid bitch and wave your 20 week in her face! ha ha.

jools sorry i was getting so excited that... ok we shall not mention it! Anyway i have no idea who the text went too it wouldnt of made a bit of sense to anyone apart from someone on here...least i didnt get a dirty old man texting back asking for barbie! Ill have to get your number via fb so you can update if im one of the big panters that goes missing for a day of so

vjay and mls you just know something like that is going to happen to me dont you??? Im sure to entertain you all with my silly mummy stories..

moon are you ok? i hope you have a fab birthday this week. my last one wasnt great (29th) but my 30th just gone was faboosh! the total opposite, a year will make a big difference and my guess this will be the last year without child so make the most of the vodka it while you can, do a little dance around your handbag for me!

cupcake and 4ever my midwife gave me a really good list of everything to take into hospital...if you want i can post it here. Things like a bottle of juice that you can just help yourself too at any time, lipbalm as g&a will dry out your lips and some sweeties to give you a sugar hit if you feel tired...also snacks for you and dh because hospital food sucks and if you go in at night there is quite often not a food service til the morning and you will be starving!

4ever im sorry to hear all your woes...not an easy time is it Like someone else suggested can you not call up the hospital and speak again to midwife to put your mind at ease? As for families im still on that subject...and no she hasnt called to redeem herself.

mermaid are they guys in the gym good looking? i only guess that they are and thats where you been hiding for the last few days

lbm how are you doing? Whats going on in your world, any news?

iggy not long now til scan day....i laughed that your dp was more interested in the dog than the nursery! Typical man...have you ventured anywhere near mamas and papas or mothercare with him to show him all the yummy things you can do to a nursery????

curly so friday?????? are you hoping baby makes an appearance or it this a definate, sorry if you have already said Im beyond excited for what could happen in the next three long boring weeks god knows how hyper ill be if i knew it was only a few days away!

Gosh i have cramp in my foot, have to move...will be back soon xxxxx

GG & Barbie, contractions, how exciting. GG I think yours is imminent.

Had a major sense of impending doom this morning. Off out to get a 1st Response.....

Oh dear mls are you ok....could the sense of impending doom be something minor? like you forgot to buy milk...
Im here, come back and tell my what the 1st response says...

No it's just my silly over-active mind playing tricks with me. Nothing has happened, no temp dip or anything as I've stopped temping to save my sanity. I just need to look at a nice dark line on an hpt & then I'll feel better. See, I'm totally f**ked up.

No honey you are not totally f*ked up! Just a normal women who unfortuntly has had to go through a tough time to get where you are today...i did test after test after test..(you get the picture) and even tested the night before my 20 week scan so if you are f*ked up that make me also!

Im guessing the line is nice and dark and you are ok?

did you check you had the milk

Yes we have milk but I don't have any more decent hpt's left so actually have to go out to buy one & the shops don't open for another 40 minutes!

damn! I would be dressed and waiting outside of boots at 9am opening well im here all day doing nothing so just post if you need company.

Thank you, I'll post as soon as I'm back.

mls are you ok?

Anyone watched gmtv this morning? Dh has just called and said his mum was on it twice...talking about the new laws to bring in plastic only glasses for all pubs/ clubs! Trying to search the net to see if i can watch it....

Ooh Gg im very excited for you! Do tx us to keep us updated wont you?! I have a Mysticbarbie feeling that by tomorrow night you & Curly will have given us graduates 8 & 9 I also think we might all be celebrating another Bfp! Morning Jools! .......Barbie think you have another wk im afraid! Glad the mw reassured you hon, great tips too, already knew of the food stash, was shocked to hear u cant eat with an epidural tho! Iv low blood sugar so that will really be something to consider! Loved the ride in the barbiemobile btw! ......Mls sorry to hear ur feelin so weebly today too, so very totally natural after what u have gone through, hopefuly u have now poas & feel an incy bit calmer, silly epu prob didnt help with regard to knockin ur confidence, people dont realise how throwaway comments linger in our subconscious.. Big hug to steady the weeble (in us both!) ..... Thanks to all of you for understanding as always, was quite teary last night, have gp apt at 11.20am & she is lovely, 3wks more preg than me & very understanding, weve done everything over the phone so far & only saw her early days so will be comparin bumps! She had to google the cord thing herself so dont know how much help she will really be able to give but is very calming & sweet in general so that in itself is enough.. After im goin to mums, then food shop with DH & then pizza hut for dinner so not about all day but will lurk on pho for news when i can! Lotsa love x x x x x

Morning again!

No contractions of anything so far today, I do hope Mystic 4ever is right, tomorrow night would be lovely. DH was very grumpy that he had to go to work this morning cos my contractions had stopped!

My mum's coming round at 11am to go for a nice long walk see if that gets it going again, except she doesn't quite know that I had more than "1 or 2 Braxton Hicks" yesterday so she might tell me off!

Barbie my fundal height has never made it past 35 cm and my midwife has quit worrying about it now. I hope its not long for you too.

Curly hows things? I'm intrigued to find out whats happening on Friday for you, did I hear you're being induced?

Mermaid surely you're not still at the gym?

MLS hows that wonderfully dark line on your HPT??

happy birthday iggy! gg ohhh im excited for you...wish i knew if the pains i had are contraction things or just pains so clueless!...a nice long walk would be good for you, how nice would it be if you had the baby on your edd...like i said i wouldnt be at all surprised if i went 10 days over, lo is far to active right now so obviously isnt saving energy for the birth...ho hum...never mind

ever have a nice day today, try not to worry too much. Hope the doctor calms you down and you can enjoy your pizza hut tonight

mls im putting off going shopping til you post...but im getting hungry so could you please hurry up...ha ha

Happy birthday too Iggy Barbie - you will know contractions honey, believe me!!! Your tmumy goes tight and sore with period type cramps and sometimes a sore back. although saying that my SIL had nothing like that just an excrutiating sore back for a week. Morning of her DD's birth she still 'just' had sore back, threw up, BIL insisted on taking her to hospital, 30 mins later DD was born - yowser.

MLS - big had hold for wobble. Hope you've stocked up on HPTs. Was on FB yesterday but couldn't type as was expressing. Your wedding photos are absolutely gorgeous!! Loved your dress/hair/DH . I had those roses in my bouquet!

Vjay - lol at - ahem - exposed boob . Ah what the hell! How did your DS1 review go?

Monkey - need to add you on FB and check out how gorgeous you are! Your scan sounded v.positive, fingers firmly crossed for next one x

4ever - big hug and hand hold for you and your scanning debate. I personally would hold on until next scan, DD will be bigger and further on. what are you doing for your DH's birthday?

cupcake - Benjamin is still in babygrows 24/7. I love small babies in them, they have lots and lots of years to wear cool, trendy outfits and are tiny for such a little time. I am v. old fashioned in that I like my boys in white and pale blue and only stopped putting DS1 in those colours when I souldn't get them anymore. Its so hard buying nice classic boys clothes. Jo Jo Mama Bebe is a great catalogue tho.

Gracie/Curly

Neeko Gery's night tonight, although we sky+ it and have it as my Friday-glass-of-wine treat . How's the SPD?

Hey to everyone else. Going to walk and pick DS1 up from playgroup later with Bennyboy in his sling. He had hist first Expressed Breast Milk bottle last night, took 1 oz but really fretting and 'what the hell is this?'. going to try tonight at a calmer early time, if I can find the time to express today that is . I feel better today as Ben and me both went to bed at 8.30pm and he slept beside me until 1am - good lad

All the best people are born in feb gg and barbie

Thanks for birthday wishes girls!

Sorry to make you all worry - yes test line was very dark & came up before the control line! Yes I know it doesn't really tell me that the baby is ok but it's all the reassurance I need for now. Just giving dd her lunch so I'll be back in a bit. Going to epu at lunchtime, yikes!

P.S. Blue thanks for your complements, I think dh looks a bit weird in my wedding pics as since then he's grown facial hair!

P.S.S. Going to do a cb digi tomorrow.

ooh happy birthday Iggy

and PHEW to MLS - my heart has been in my mouth all morning

MLS good luck for epu later!

4ever hope your appt goes well.
xx

I'm missing lovely mermaid hope she is ok?