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VJay · 04/06/2010 17:54

...thanks to all the support we get in the greenhouse

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VJay · 23/07/2010 18:39

Hi mermaid yes they do still take a picture of them in their first shoes, I think I'll wait a week or so before getting them. You have a nice weekend too, are you doing anything nice?

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4everhopeful · 24/07/2010 00:16

Seems i was waffling away to myself again..

iggypiggy · 24/07/2010 07:15

Ok. Today I have news. Just a quick post between contractions... I have been awake with them since about 3am... They are now about every 5 mins, and about 30 secs long. Prob won't post again for a while... But as ever who knows how long it will be from now...

4ever sorry, bit preoccupied to post to others these last couple of days..

Sorry to all for selfish posts at the mo...

barbie1 · 24/07/2010 07:17

whoooooo hooooooo iggy this is it! go girl!!

breathe and push! Make sure dh updates us....

Good luck and speak again when you are a mummy

barbie1 · 24/07/2010 07:26

4ever you havent been talking to yourself! I read and smile at all your posts, however due to being a little short of time and being a single parent at the moment im a little too preoccupied to write too much, therefore tend to reply to questions or someone asking for advice etc. Oh and i try to thank the people who have helped me.

vjay i used to work in clarks when i was a moody teenager. I was in charge of adults but did occasionally venture up to the floor full of sticky hands, smelly nappies and impatient mothers you do indeed still get a photo and it stamped with the date as a keepsake. I would however ask for a second opinion if the shoes fit ok, too many times they have sent babies home only for the angry mother to come back in 3 weeks later with out grown shoes! The doodle range is best for small feet

mermaid lol at dolly being in the olympics! Im going to wait til dh is home to move the cot down (too complicated and the alarm is all wired up etc) in the mean time we can co sleep and enjoy the bed to ourselves! at your ds being 9!!!!

QuestionsAgain · 24/07/2010 07:47

Hello everyone

I have been lurking, but there is so much I have missed I have no hope of catching up properly with you all, can I make a deal? If I promise to be more attentive and not keep disappearing can I just start from now? As somebody else said the mammoth catching up means it has been difficult to stop lurking and start posting, so will just jump in with both feet and make it all up to you in the future

Needless to say I have been thinking about the difficult times that some of you have been through and am glad that you have got the support here.

Excited for iggy hope everything goes well for you and it is not too much longer before you are holding your baby

MummyLovesSadie · 24/07/2010 08:47

4ever come on nobody is ignoring you. What is the matter? As Barbie says, everybody has their own stuff to deal with. You shouldn't take it so personally if you don't get mentioned by everybody on this thread.

Iggy YAY! Go girl, v excited for you & impressed at you typing between contractions!

Right, off to look at some Phil & Teds buggies , will be back for a catch-up later.

monkeybumsmum · 24/07/2010 08:55

Oh Iggy!!!! Hope all is going well, and that you're a mummy soon! How exciting!

4ever Sorry I haven't commented on what you wrote about your scan pics, just a little too close to home for me with mine only just been put away Sorry that you got emotional about it, but probably a good thing to have done. It was a stressful journey for you, every step of the way, but oh so worth it... Sending you a big hug x

Barbie and VJay I didn't know you could get pictures taken at Clarke's - feel aggrieved now that we weren't offered one! Barbie I also love the nickname Dolly, very cute, and she can grow up with it without it sounding weird! Fab re dh coming home, you must be relieved! It's horrible not being able to talk to them when you need to, but at least dh will know how much he's been missed

QA Welcome back, you have been missed I have done exactly what you're talking about - I lurked for ages (last year) and there was always so much going on it was impossible to keep up and to post to everyone. Such a busy thread The most important thing is that you're back now. How are you?

Mermaid You make me laugh How you doing? You drinking water too?? I'm managing about 1.5l of pure water a day, plus fruit juice, and maybe a cup of (decaffinated) tea. Oh, I am good

VJay at your 10 and 3/4 months, can't believe he's that old already! Anyway, they're not 'nearly one' until they're at least 11 and 3/4 months

Thanks mermaid, barbie, blue and vjay for being lovely when I posted the other day. You're all so kind to say you'll help me through, but I feel awful always coming on here with unhappy things to say. I don't want to be like that, it's not me! I have been thinking about having a bit of a break from MN, just because things are getting tough, and I was going to try and get through the next couple of months by not immersing myself in baby stuff like I normally do, but really, I don't think I can do it without words of encouragement. Don't you wish sometimes that someone else could come along and 'carry your load' for a little while? Without mum I feel like I'm struggling to get anywhere. She always made me feel better about things, and it's so difficult to tell myself the words she would probably have said, and to believe them.
Gosh, didn't mean this to turn into an essay about me Better go and give my sweet boy a big cuddle...

Iggy will be thinking of you all the time and hoping you're pushing well!

PS Blue yep, am looking forward to the new catalogue, but am going to have to curb my spending - realised just about everything ds has for this summer is Boden DH'll let me get away with it this time I reckon, but not again! Mind one, one or two things won't hurt......

monkeybumsmum · 24/07/2010 08:56

'Mind you', not 'one'! Brain not switched on yet...

monkeybumsmum · 24/07/2010 08:57

Waves to MLS Enjoy buggy shopping

barbie1 · 24/07/2010 10:08

right you lot....

Nobody should feel they have too write a 5000 word essay everytime they come on here. For one who has the time!

Please dont stay away because you can only manage to string a few words together, your contribution how ever big or small makes this thread what it is!

Yes sometimes things get lost in posting but we shouldnt take heart, we have all helped each so much that i really cant imagine any of us purposely ignoring or being rude to one another.

Be truthful, if the baby chat is getting too much tell us. I for one dont want to lose anyone from this thread because they are being left out or feel left behind. I know the pain as everyone else gets a bfp and you dont, i know the pain of starring at a blank screen...these were the times the thread help me immensely. I would like to repay the favour and help any which way i can.

questions welcome back...see above ^ little postings are ok!

monkey i understand if you need to leave us, but would love to help you through this crappy time, big hugs

mls ohhh happy pram shopping!

cupcakefairy · 24/07/2010 10:23

Yeeees iggy!!! So excited! will b lurking for news. 4everlovely you are very valued on this thread, was v moved by your scan album. barbie v well said! mermaid there should so b a cat bum face icon on here! stupid phone post sorry!

VJay · 24/07/2010 10:29

Morning , Ajay woke up just once last night, I feel like a newly vajazzled woman

barbie I have taken note and agree whole heartedly with what you say And thanks for the advice re shoes.

iggy I really hope you are pushing right now, or even better holding Barnaby

4ever haven't you noticed that me and barbie are often talking away to ourselves, thats SAHM's for you

qa welcome home my lovely, even if you pop on a , we'll know you're there

monkey big whoppping hugs for you Please don't go, I will miss you, selfish I know, you've given me some fab advice and made me smile, you've helped with ds1 too and I thankyou for that

mls hows your buggy shopping going?

What's everyone doing today? I know iggy is having a baby, so she doesn't need to answer . I might take the boys to the park later and get ds1 on his bike

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VJay · 24/07/2010 10:30

Morning cupcake

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barbie1 · 24/07/2010 10:35

hi cupcake and vjay thought i had killed the thread for a minute with my ranting!

VJay · 24/07/2010 10:36

Hi barbie , what are you up to today?

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barbie1 · 24/07/2010 10:39

Dolly woke up every 2 hours last night, so very at vjay today!

We have just been to the mall (the one with the ski slope) to get a tray for the bumble seat for when we start weaning in 2 weeks time its 43 degree, real feel 50 something and so humid. So for the rest of the afternoon we are going to chill out at home, might pop to the pool later for a late afternoon swim, how about you?

vjay make sure what ever shoe you buy you can bend the sole in half, this proves that the shoe isnt too heavy, the theory is that they should still be able to feel the floor through the shoe, a hard sole will make him trip up and lose confidence....

barbie1 · 24/07/2010 10:42

yesterday i drove to the other side of Dubai to get the ikea high chair as it is very highly recommended on here and very cheap too! but they were out of stock and will be for 2 months hence us getting the bumble tray.....i just need a plastic sheet to cover the floor now!

VJay · 24/07/2010 11:02

I am taking notes thanks barbie, and I can't believe how hot it is there today . None of us are even dressed yet, so I think this afternoon we will be off to the park. I've just been reading the wedding horror stories thread, have you seen it?
You shouldn't need a plastic sheet to begin with, that's more for when they are trying to feed themselves and flinging it everywhere

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barbie1 · 24/07/2010 11:08

vjay trust me, you havent met my dd she will try to feed herself as soon as we start! and yes im reading the wedding stories too...

Im convinced that i have the kind of child who will draw on the walls using my best lipstick,,,you know those kind of things? Last night she managed to untie the cot bumper thought she was nice and quiet, went to check and she was kneeling up playing with the ties...

VJay · 24/07/2010 11:27

Wow she sounds like a funny little monkey , it's always when they go quiet

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VJay · 24/07/2010 11:34

OK I have a weight loss challenge. I have just got on the scales and they SCREAMED at me get off!! I am 2 1/2 stone over weight. I have 2 weddings in just under 2 weeks and want to lose 1/2 a stone. So any suggestions/tips????? If you are willing to help me then I will have daily weigh ins and let you know how I'm going, I may even disclose my start weight . Does anyone want to join me? I am going to start by drinking lots of water, because I don't drink enough, how much is enough?

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4everhopeful · 24/07/2010 11:37

Sorry girls not chucking my toys out the pram honest! Off to worthing to see nan, will post properly when back... Go Iggy! PUSH! Best of luck!

barbie1 · 24/07/2010 11:39

waves to 4ever have a nice time!

vjay i have just bought a big size bar of galaxy but will join once i have finished it

8 pints a day is needed, or 8 large glasses of water...how can we do it, can you do the 2 weeks induction to atkins? my dh lost 1 stone in 2 weeks!

barbie1 · 24/07/2010 11:41

i can write you an summery of the crash diet, its not even that hard, if you dont mind giving up bread and potatoes.....

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