Not Driving Away!

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P1 splashing in the paddling pool and P2 having a nap. So pleased to be back and they are so pleased to be with each other again.

Can't believe we got to 1000 posts! You need to change your nn now too don't you wylye ?!

Hallo!!

Echo??????????

(((xxx)))

Finally found you again!! The lack of app meant I lost mumsnet for a bit and when the app came back I couldn't find you!

Good work on the handstand magi-I used to love doing that. I decided not to attempt it this summer in my current state!

Heading to bed now so will fill you in on news tomo but am still pregnant.... Any tips to evict p3 v welcome!

So P1 is enjoying school which is a great relief. She's disappointed that there isn't any reading yet (she's quite a geek!) so having to do a lot of that at home but just so pleased she's settled. She's having a but of a rough time with some of the girls in her class but is Coping admirably and spending time with lots of boys instead.

P2 is adjusting to life on her own during the day which is good. She's such a different child when out of her sisters shadow and chats continually! It's amazing how tiring she is finding it though as obviously she now has to make her own decisions and there's a lot of walking involved in the school run for her little legs!!

Mr P and I are ok but life is having its challenges. Work is v hard for Mr P and he's finding it hard to switch off (and possibly remember how pregnant I am...) and as you can imagine this causes some stresses.... I'm STILL pregnant-feel I've been pregnant for ages and would really like the next stage to begin. I am also very anxious about the outcome of the pregnancy and so that's adding to the desire to evict p3!

How's PFGD magi? How old is she now? When are you next heading off to see her? Hoping Skype is still a great source of enjoyment for you all.

Oddly as I type this am thinking how much I could do with a hug!! Shall distract myself with the rugby.....

Knitting complete . It may not be perfect but it's definitely been knitted with love. Now hurry up p3!

The pumblettes are so clingy. P2 screams throughout gym and swimming and I have to prize them apart at school drop off with p1 sobbing and p2 screaming. It is getting v hard work.

P2 went swimming in her lesson today with no screaming
she did have one to one in a different bit of the pool but it's such progress and means it's possible which is such a relief! I wonder how much impact p1 saying 'I will be sad if you scream at swimming today' had!!

Sorry to hear about the hard work with clinging Pumblettes. Suspect that P1's words re swimming had a BIG effect!

V.v.v.v. impressed by the knitting - I don't think I can even remember how to cast on!

Just back from a visit to see PFGD - she is now nearly 5 months & totally & utterly adorable - smiling most of the time & has just started that lovely vocalising - am CERTAIN that she said 'Granny' at least once .

When is P3 due to appear? Am sure he is nearly ready to make an appearance.

Totally knackered here - got back at about 5pm today after about 7 hours in the car - it's lovely to go away but it's lovely to get home & mine own, mine very own bed is calling to me!

(((xxx)))

I'm sure PFBGD said granny. She is clearly a super child genius so why wouldn't she?! so pleased you had a good time away and have been to see her again. It must be so good to give her proper cuddles rather than skyping.

Interestingly the midwife told me this week she thought it might be a boy! This was based on the heart rate so obviously v scientific . Due in 10 days but would really like them to be like the pumblettes and make an early appearance!

Had a really good day today. Took the pumblettes out for lunch after they had been to the park with Mr P whilst I ironed etc and then after lunch took them to one of their favourite places. It was good to be just the four of us and Mr P managed not to work for most of it......

The work thing is still driving me mad though.....

Hope you had a good nights sleep back in your own bed

Am sure midwife (or sage femme as they are known in France) is right!

Mine own bed was like lying on clouds - such bliss.

I hope Mr P is taking his full paternal leave when P3 arrives......??

And, yes, I agree that PFBGD is indeed a mini Einstein!!

Rest as much as you can for now, a wee bit of night work (ha!) awaits you.

And please tell Mr P from me to let us know asap when P3 arrives!!

Thinking of you so much - that amazing bit where you are just aching to meet your new babe.

(((xxx)))

Mr P taking paternity leave-don't make me laugh!!!!

Both Mr P and P2 poorly which is delightful! I am full of energy though which I think is because I know that there is nobody else around to help out!!

Suspect you are full of energy because P3 is imminent!!

It feels as if I am about to have another GC - my on line one!

Don't overdo things!

(((xxx)))

The day has not started well. Lots of positive thoughts needed to get through it please

Huge bags of +++++++ vibes winging your way.

Day OK here but bloody cold - took OH to station early (he's off to see 102(!) yr old aunty) & it felt like bloody December.

Hope things are getting better by now.

(((xxx)))

Day improved a bit which is good so thanks for positive vibes. P2 still under the weather tonight though, poor thing! And I'm convinced this baby is never coming out! Not reached due date yet but never been this pregnant before! And Braxton hicks are no fun!

It has suddenly got cold but at least it's dry-would take cold over wet any day! Hope DH's aunt on good form today

Am now certain it's a male child! Only men make you wait!

Hope that P2 gets better asap.

Agree with cold over wet.

DH's auntie in fine form - eating like a horse & full of the joys of life! She'll be 102 in 6 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thinking of you - goodnight, dearest Pumble.

(((xxx)))

Still no news.... Pumblettes increasingly unsettled and I'm increasingly fed up! Fingers super swollen so had to work v v hard using every trick in the book to get engagement ring off today but at least we managed it eventually!

Come on p3-make an appearance!

Well I am sending booting out vibes to P3 - shift your ass, baby

Glad you got the ring off & didn't have to resort to the fire brigade!

Is your Mum coming to look after P1 & 2 when the moment arrives?

Hope s/he makes an appearance soon.

(((xxx)))

Even going down a water slide with the pumblettes didn't help!!! Grrrr

Dear Lord, you are brave! At that stage of pregnancy I even wondered about getting into the bath, lest I could not get out again!

He (!!) will arrive in his (!!) own sweet time!

Just had lovely photos emailed to me of PFGD having her first ever solids.

First pic was spoon going in - utter bewilderment.

Second pic was spoon in - somewhat puzzled.

Third pic was spoon out & she was swallowing - utter delight!

That's my girl!

Maybe the slide did work after all....hoping for p3s arrival later day....typing through contractions....will keep you updated

OooooooooooooooH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope it all goes quickly & smoothly.

I will be checking in frequently.

(((xxx)))

Maybe the slide did work after all....hoping for p3s arrival later day....typing through contractions....will keep you updated

Ok now i'm bored! Come on p3

So when did the contractions start? Am assuming you are still at home?

I have just dropped the loft ladder on to my big toe - so am feeling in sympathy with pain. It's sore but am 99% certain not broken. Do you think gin would be good medicine for it?