Emmsy's weebles - enjoying comfort, support and mini eggs, onwards and upwards!

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A new home ladies! Tis the season for mini eggs , time for baby neeko to arrive, and more BFP's, oh and mls joining the bigpant bench

mls how are things today? Did you get any where with the consultant?

mermaid 6 weeks - fab. You made me laugh when you started posting just after your bfp - now you've told me your history, I can totally understand your reaction. Hope the counsellor survived your session today

iggy lovely bump, am very (in a nice way )

pfj rock city?? do explain - I think I've missed something somewhere?? I'm glad you had a good time though, having people around does take your mind off things.

barbie looks like you got out of the UK just in time. Glad you a good time and barbiegirl is happy to be passed around now. It really helps. I'm v impressed that you had even the time to think about fake tan with barbiegirl occupying your time. Its been a long time since I had any sort of a tan, fake or real.

4ever I'm sorry about the possible diabetes. You will get used to the pinpricks I'm sure and it will all be a distant memory when baby4ever arrives. Hopefully it How did the last week at work go?

littlebells 2 weeks to go - yippee. Hope they are stress free.

Neeko finally got time to read your birth story. It sounded serene - the sort of birth we all want I think (she says having had a c-section.... )

Sabs have had a peek at the pics of Saara and she's gorgeous

Jools I LOVE greys anatomy....I'm further on in the series than you though (I think series 4 or 5). I promise no spoilers

Cupcake those bump measurements are notoriously unreliable - makes you wonder why they still do them. Hope you get some reassurance from the scan.

Hi to ruby - that's a fab story. Thank you for posting it.

Waves to blue, buddha and moon and everyone else I've probably forgotten

I'm ok, still finding it very hard to concentrate on any work and still internally seething at DH. I am going to give it a couple of months and then try and persuade him to try again. The bleeding has stopped, so I'm optimistic that I won't need another op. Will find out on Monday, keep your fingers crossed. Had an educational psychologist around to assess DS1 yesterday and she thinks he will need 1-1 support in school. He behaved appallingly - which was great. However, she didn't realise that the main reason he did was because I had given my iphone to DS2 to keep him occupied during the assessment and DS1 would much rather have been playing with it than organising stupid blocks with an ed psych . Still, it will hopefully get him what he needs.

cupcake x-posted. Hooray for internet access Hope you have a lovely few weeks of rest before babycupcake arrives and lovely weather to enjoy it.

Only caught the very end of the debate last night. Am a bit about the whole thing, it would have been more interesting if it was a question time format. Am truly floating between all parties at the mo. A large part of me wants to vote the opposite of DH just to piss him off (he will vote conservative).

Hi louey glad the bleeding has stopped, hope you don't need an op. And good news that your ds will get some good support

Ha, just posted about the debate cos it's all I've heard from all corners today...and everyone seems to love Clegg (including Gordon ) but will they actually vote for him?
I have no idea who to vote either.

Fingers crossed for Monday louey, and glad the bleeding has stopped. What was your ds1 being assessed for? Fingers crossed for him to that he gets the support he needs.

cupcake I'm as to who to vote for too, I'm lazy and do a postal vote So glad you had a nice shiny first day on mat leave

mls how are you?

louey I've just stalked your profile and looked at your thread in special needs, hope you don't mind. I was only asking because my ds1 has ASD. I pop up on the boards there sometimes, and have had a lot of help there

Hi All

Have been busy this week and I am looking forward to a quieter weekend. Just on briefly, before I go out, as I wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing. Just a quick few messages as haven't time for my usual paper and pen notes , so this is just what I remember, i am warning you all, my memory is shocking!1

It seems that as usual there are a fair few ups and downs. monkey I hope you are holding up ok and your op went as well as can be. Have been thinking of you a lot this week.

MLS I know how worrying things can be and how massive they seem during this period of waiting. They had serious concerns about DS when I was pregnant, which turned out to be no problem at all, but while you are going through the process it is horrendous. Lots of luck and strength coming your way too.

mermaid massive congratulations to you! Your last post sounded much more positive too, as if you are starting to really feel pregnant iyswim. I thought what jools said was inspired, it made me think about things too as I think I am afraid of trying again as I am worried obviously about MC again, but also that I won't enjoy being pregnant because of the worry, so it was lovely to read that and I hope you are starting to embrace it a little more each day. I wish you so much luck, and something about sand??

jools as everyone has said 40 is nothing, but only you know how you feel amd I won't attempt to add to the already great words of wisdom already given. Enjoy your break away and hopefully I will get to hear more from you, now they have sucked you back in

4ever I love your posts, every time I read one and think of all the problems you have had and the ongoing problems, I still know that every day you are another step closer to having your baby and although I haven't been on here long, I can't wait to read your post when you finally reach that moment. I know that sounds odd, but can't really explain it any better You are like a marathon runner heading to the finish line.

cupcake woo hoooooooooooo to starting mat leave. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! It is a special moment and I loved it. Just checked back to the list and realised how close you and LBM are to your due dates!

louey hope you have a better weekend with your DH and that things settle down for you. I feel for you as I know I am still trying to decide, but would hate to have the decision about ttc taken away from me. You have had some good advice on here, and I really hope that all your DH needs is some time.`

Pfj how are you feeling about TTC again?I have started on the vitamins too, though still not sure. I hope your stitches have sorted themselves out now? It is not good to have them as a constant reminder. May seemed a long time when we first talked about waiting until then to ttc, and now it seems ever closer. Bet you will be relieved to start ttc again and have something else to focus on? I keep feeling like a holiday, just to have something else to focus, may check the bank balance this weekend

sabs your DD is just gorgeous, glad you sorted the pictures out I love being nosy-- speaking of photos, iggy bet you're getting impatient being at the back of the big pants queue,nice to keep taking regular bump photos to look back on.

To all the saggypanters, hope you are all enjoying your babies and the sunshine. neeko your birth story was great.

Sorry for no further personals, that's longer than I anticipated already and I am now late and have tested my brain way too much for a friday

Hiya QA, sand is what we stick our heads into, especially during the early weeks of pg, I think lbm had her head in the sand for the first 20 weeks or so

Tis true , I am the grand master of sand. It's lovely and warm and you can completly forget that you are ever pregnant. > V scary when you come out though! Iggy is also good with the sand trick!

thePFG - thats not Rock City in Nottinghaam is it? Would bring back memories of my student days there oh so long ago!

Hi all. Don't really have time to post. Will I ever again?? Wanted to let you know that I am lurking and rooting for you all. Trying to keep in touch by text where possible too.

Mermaid Glad things appear to being going well. 5ft 5 here too.

Barbie Tan

Sorry, crying child. Love to all xxx

I just knew thqat neeko wouldn't let me down

im 5'3...tis very short compared to everyone else

wanders off to fing a pair of wedges to enlongate legs!

barbie i'm 5ft3 as well. I used to think i was 5ft5 and DH still laughs at me cos i used to say i was quite tall for an asian girl Hope everyone is having a good weekend and enjoying the sunshine

I'm almost 5ft 9. Very quick lurk on Mums computer as mine keeps crashing. Not had time to try and mend it.

I know I sent a text but - Mermaid woohoo!!!!!

Barbie - fake tan - what are you like?!!

PFG yay to Rock City ! - I spent many a drunken evening there in my youth!

Hiya, hope you're all enjoying your weekends

Lol at sabs at not knowing how tall you are,

Hi gracie good to see you, how's Mrskate doing?

mls how are you?

Hello quiet ladies! Hope ur all enjoyin the sun? quick update, back for personals asap! Im officially unemployed a lady of leisure now! Leavin lunch on thurs felt a bit of anti climax as felt overshadowed by GD/testing saga, had to go back to hosp 2 days in a row 4 more supplies cos kept comin up error so using several strips & needles for 1 reading.. Left me sobbing wreck most of thurs & a sleepless anxiety ridden night with v high levels.. However very last day on fri was lovely, only went in for a couple of hours & was all very relaxed & loving from lovely ladies that have become true friends over the years, several brought us very generous gifts, laden baskets & bags of cute clothes, blankets, bibs, bootees, toys & suchlike, as well as mothercare voucher from rest of dept, flowers & countless cards! I felt very blessed & honoured! As i walked out of doors for final time it felt enlightening & right, think i had got rid of all sadness, tears, fear & anxiety the day before! (Poor dh! ) My GD readings were right down again so sure its anxiety induced! Celebrated by seein good friend not seen since xmas, amazed by size of me, then dh & i went to spend mothercare voucher on baby bath, yet more clothes & mobile! Thats nearly everything now & nursery is packed to the ceiling! Have enjoyed a much needed weekend of chillin & sunshine with dh & lookin forward to ante natal class 2moro.. On tues we have growth scan re 2 vessel issue but will be lookin for signs of GD now too, followed by GD midwife so can hopefully have something definitive to go on instead of headf'ing 'what if' scenarios of last week! Am expecting our girl to be 6lb min, maybe more & not even 34wks til fri! Anyway.. Thats me! Back to catch up with the rest of ya asap but huge hugs & lots of sunny love in the meantime! X x x x x

Wow everyone must be out enjoying the sunshine it's very quiet!

4ever so glad your last day was peaceful and lovely...bet all the gifts helped it is so lovely getting them isn't it!
I hav a scan Tues too so we can hand-hold! I'm sure it's just laughable that mw thinks baby is too small; everyone comments how big I am and how baby will come early..meh.
Quite freaked that we already have 3 babies arrived on the May an thread

More of bag packed today...dried apricots, comfy trousers, dressing gown, slippers...I am now debating whether to buy another toothbrush etc to put in there as will obviously need mine for the next few weeks

Going to the cinema with my nct girls on Tuesday afternoon; life of leisure is so the way!

Oh and I am 5ft8...sorry mermaid

Monkey still thinking of you lots, hope the healing process can start now.

Hello cupcake lovely preg buddy! Nice to have u back proper! Thought of us both havin scans on tues, hands at the ready! Yea i got new toothbrush cos figure may forget when time comes, also used up beauty products (cream etc) til nearly done so not packing full bottles, but have got travel bottles where poss as well! Have nearly filled a sports bag just with variety of pads & nappies etc, have suitcase with my nightwear, selection of t's & pj's, & baby blankets, vests, sleepsuits, hats, bootees, mitts. The list is endless! Baby girl has been movin so much today am wonderin if she is engaging!?

Hello am lurking and thinking of you all but curlygirl is keeping me very busy. Infacol and baby massage and different holds are helping with the colic but i am wrecked with the whole thing. Thanks everyone for your advice.

Just wanted to post a special hug to monkey. Let us know how you are doing honey. I think about you all the time xxx

And also to mermaid keep us posted lovely. Hope that sand is lovely and warm and not getting everywhere xxxx

Mornin curly... Just updating for our lovely monkey - she is now home being fed lots of choc by her lovely dh, after her op on thurs & an understandably very low & very tearful time after the terrible trauma she has been through... The poor sweetie still sends her love thanks & thoughts to u all & will be back soon... Also sending hand holds to Mls for ur scan on weds, hope ur holding up hon? Other hand mutually squeezin cupcakes for our scans tomorrow... (Btw dh pointed out a little lemon baby t shirt in sainsburys that says 'mummys little cupcake' for you bless him!) .....Mermaid hope ur doin ok my lovely? .....Much love & babydust to the small pant ladys, hugs & strong coffee to the sleep deprived yummy mummys, & to my fellow medium & big pant ladys lots of sofa time & chillin while we can!

Hello ladies, sorry not been able to get to a pc since Thursday. Will be back later once I've read the thread & to tell you what's been going on with me. x

Hello....

Came on to check to see mls and i see you have just posted before me! Im here refreshing like mad to see what has been going on with you.

I too have been having trouble getting the time to post...Devon has been a grumpy little madam for the last three days, the same thing happened for the three days after we landed in the uk, so im guessing it has something to do with the travelling? Anyway today she is much better and now asleep, hence the post!

curly i really feel for you, colic cant be fun after 3 days of grumpy baby i can understand how you must be feeling..i hope you get some much needed time off soon, is the infacol working for you? I swear by it.

mermaid the weather looks lovely in cornwall over the last few days, perfect timing to be buried in the sand

4ever here is my hand for tomorrow..its going to be fine! So lady of lesuire eh??? time for a nice pedicure and bikini wax so your lo thinks you are perfectly groomed when she finally makes her way into the world! Thanks for the update on monkey she is in my thoughs constantly...

cupcake asda also does a t shirt which says "sweet as a" and then a picture of a cupcake... my mum bought it for Devon and i smile as i thought of you. 5'8?

louey the trick to fake tan when you have very little time is just to ally to areas on show and pretend you dont notice your dh disapproving looks when you get undressed, or the face when he realises that your lower body is still inshaven and very pale and that you arent the tanned goddess he thought you were
Hope you are feeling better now?

neeko no time to post? anyone would think you had a newborn glad the tan story made you grin...

Whoops waking baby, back soon x

Quick catch up now - more later

lbm is right - I too like the sand - is nice place to be! I think I may partly still be there cos I still haven't bought even one thing for the baby...

I have started knitting tho - I bougth needles and wool on Saturday and have officially got going!

mermaid I am 5 ft 5 - if that helps Hope you doing ok? I am sending you some lovely suffolk sand as was on the beach there on Sunday.

QA I am and I'm not if you know what I mean! I still don't feel prepared/ ready but ont he other hand I can't wait to meet the baby... Hope you had a nice weekend?

louey great news that the bleeding has stopped. Hope you get everything all sorted for your DS. Thanks for comments on bump - I was told I was tiny and enormous yesterday - depending who I was talking to!

4ever Yay for maternity leave! Sounds like you got soem lovely stuff - hope you feeling ok about your scan tomorrow. x

cupcake Also yay for maternity leave! Feels like mine is sneakign up on me too - as is now only 2 months away... Hope you enjoying the weather!

curly sorry you feeling so wrecked - I really hope the colic gets better and that you and curly girl get some time to chill. x

Still thinking v. much of monkey and sending her virtual choc.

PFJ am intrigued as to what Rock City might be! Hope you ok?

Also huge waves to neeko Moon* barbie sabs blue vjay mls gracie mrskate jools baking and anyone else I've missed xxx

morning beautiful day.

monkey so thinking of you and your family. You must be wrung ou and exhausted. Just take it reaalllllly easy, no rushing around. Nice to think of you being fed chocolate and looked after.

cupcakethebeanpole humpf. Glad you are all connected to the 3ws again. Glad you have scan tomorrow to put any fears at rest re the size of your soon to be here baby - I am getting excited now cos I can feel some names coming on

mls so hope you are as ok as possible.x

barbie it is truly lovely here but you know what always happens if we get good weather early, come May it will be constant mizzle! Glad Devon is getting back into her routine. It must have been a wrench to say goodbye to everyone again. ps think we may need more than wedges.

4ever that sounded like a lovely leaving do, reminds me of another down side of being self employed. Anyway good to have a scan tomorrow. Maybe now that the huge shadow of leaving work and redundancy has finally happened you will begin to unpeel the layers of worry that it has caused for so long.

ace to hear of all the stuff in the nursery. I am alreadty practicing my pom pom celebration dance.

iggy all contributions of sand welcome. I think your bump looked just perfect. I can only knit dishcloths so that not much help.

curly sending lots of little rubs on the back to curlygirl, poor wee thing. Hope it begins to ease soon.x

I don't know when to ask for a scan am really scared to go anywhere near epu. On one hand blissful sandy ignorance is great but on the other hand I'd rather know sooner than later.
So what do you girls think - I am 6+3 today. Last af 5th march but I have 24 day cycles.

Anyho better pretend to do some work I supose