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thedogsrolex · 12/07/2012 18:30

There seem to be quite a few threads lately posted by women facing pregnancy alone for whatever reason. I was thinking maybe it would be a good idea to have one ongoing thread for support and advice...what do you think? I know it would have helped me way back when I had dd? (apologies if there is already one, I haven't come across it).

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KateSpade · 15/08/2012 20:35

Im feeling a lot better today, my DD had a 3hour nap and then i went shopping, so a combination of that has cheered me up. Its just nice to admit how your feeling even if its online.

Im going back to do my final year, this year was a Sandwich year. Ive been working in my 'Industry' and had a baby in between. I had 10 weeks off over christmas and went back to work. So its gone from being bloody exhausted to bloody bored. Thats quite a difficult shift for me. Im living in my Uni town next year during the week and traveling back at weekends, due to the fact i don't think I'd cope with my course + a baby (its final year and we have lectures in the evening) and all my family being so far away.

xmasevebundle · 16/08/2012 20:49

I had a shit day yesterday had a huge arguement with my dad then he punched me in head? My mum isnt talking to him, nor am i!

Offically broke down last night, spoke to my MW going back when im 23w.

Fed up with everything, all the arguements and shit all from being pregnant.

:(

Feel okay today had a day in with my mum ate loads of chocolate and sorted ralphs room out.

Pickles77 · 16/08/2012 21:17

Oh Xmas why did that happen?

Glad your feeling better Kate?

How are you notgeoff & skye?
I'm feeling for poor Lou today Sad

NotGeoffVader · 16/08/2012 21:24

Xmas that sounds horrible - poor you. Is this normal for your Dad?

I am glad to hear that today has been better, and that chocolate is involved.

I am drinking a gin & tonic (sorry), and eating home-made pizza. :)

I too am both angry and scared on Lou's behalf. I hope she comes back to post to let everyone know she is okay, and that she can find a legal solution to the current problem.

How are you doing, Pickles?

Pickles77 · 16/08/2012 21:26

There's two threads on here ATM which are very distressing and I wish we could do more Sad
Other than that I am pooped! Did far too much dog walking. Laid my mouse traps too.
Got asked on a date too but ran away in horror declined politely Smile
Oooooh pizza yummy!!

xmasevebundle · 16/08/2012 21:28

Woke him up at 8.30 at night downstairs he fell asleep and started having ago at me. He punched me with so much force ive got a lump..

So i called him a fucking cunt for hitting his pregnant daughter!!

Mums not impressed and called him a bully lost her temper, said he can fuck off now had enough. She didnt see him hit me but i showed her last night.

Was scraming match until 12am.

Feel sad now i want to meet my little man and to have a fag!!!!!

NotGeoffVader · 16/08/2012 21:30

Pizza gone! :)

I like that you got asked out - proves there are some good guys out there.

xmasevebundle · 16/08/2012 21:42

No my dad never hit me!!! Chocolate was todays topic!!!

Urghh i hate gin and tonic is to sharp for me!! Had russian vodka once ohMY lol.

pickles he could be 'the one' :)

That was nice to hear.. i dont even think men look at me!? Do my hair make-up down to perfection(in my eyes) soon as they see the bump they run a mile!!!

xmasevebundle · 16/08/2012 21:43

*Hes never hit me before

NotGeoffVader · 16/08/2012 21:48

Okay, we will stick to talking about chocolate and baby bumps! :)

When I was pregnant I really craved healthy foods and could quite happily ignore chocolate for days. However, it is now 'that time of the month' so chocolate is essential. Essential, I tell you!

xmasevebundle · 16/08/2012 22:06

Im not like that im normally a size 10 before i meet my ex then ate loads of junk i use to be healthy.

Anything with grease or even sugar on it i dive in!!

I love parma voliets at the moment!! Milky way, galaxy is my fav!!! I keep 3 bars upstairs incase of midnight snack food crisis :)

I tend not to put cups on my bump last time he booted me and my mums lilac capert turned into cherryade!!

She soon forgave him :)

NotGeoffVader · 16/08/2012 22:10

Okay I have to scoot as DH is waiting to use the laptop and I have some reading to do.

Have a lovely evening (what's left of it) all and we'll catch up tomorrow when you can help me with my mini-dilemma: I have got to get my dad's ashes back from the undertaker so we can scatter him where he wanted. Thing is they can only 'drop him off' two days before we're doing it. Where can I keep him?

(I am in a one-bedroomed flat with not much storage space and a toddler that tries to climb on and eat everything)

xmasevebundle · 16/08/2012 22:14

Okay and you.

Sorry for your father, maybe in the kitchen?
When my nan passed, i got a rose bush and put a few ashes in there so when im sad or miss her i pop outside. Shes also in the sea traveling the world.

NotGeoffVader · 17/08/2012 09:54

Thanks Xmas - I think I might clear off a space on the mantelpiece (which doubles as a kind of altar) and put him there. He liked the lounge and it's fairly near to the drinks cabinet.

He'll be reunited with mum soon. :)

PollyIndia · 17/08/2012 10:03

Just found this Board and thread. Another one doing it alone. I am due the day after you pickles. So far, have loved pregnancy though had a bit of a wobble earlier this week. Still feel fine too. Off to a music festival in Wales this weekend though, not too sure how that will go!
Anyway, just wanted to say hi and introduce myself :)

Pickles77 · 17/08/2012 10:56

Hi polly glad to hear your doing well.
notgeoff i think with the gin Wink that's where I'd like to be.

Having a really good few days Smile as nasty as twunt was to me I feel like I have closure now. (for the time being) I didn't even sob and reach for the Kleenex when a friend posted pictures of her OH cot building Grin

Hope everyone else is good xx

xmasevebundle · 17/08/2012 10:57

In the drink cabinet i think he would understand or dont mind :)

Thats lovely. Both together forever.

Hello polly welcome :)

Have fun this weekend :)

NotGeoffVader · 17/08/2012 13:04

Welcome Polly! What festival are you off to? I hope you have fun.

Pickles -doing well, keep it up. xx

Pickles77 · 17/08/2012 15:36

Have we many plans for the weekend?
My pooch is doing a dog show Wink, watch out for us on the news at ten.
notgeoff may I also request a pm for Lous new thread
Xx

NotGeoffVader · 17/08/2012 16:36

No plans here other than going to the library. I tell you, I live the life of a jet-setter, me!

Ooh, news at ten eh? I will see which dog goes and rolls in the fox poo, shall I?

I don't think Lou is starting a new thread, reading what she's written recently. At least, not until the one she's on has filled up. However, yes, will keep you in the loop if things change. :)

Pickles77 · 17/08/2012 16:39

I love the library, read loads lately Smile
Oh yes, we could win the fox poo covered dog class hands down Wink

xmasevebundle · 18/08/2012 11:27

Morning everyone :)

Woke up in good mood. Thought about my ex and ive had enough of hiding and not going out.

He pissed me off, saying stuff to other people im this and that. One day ill explode and think fuck it and thats today.

He can fuck off, he promised me everything. I wonder why i loved him because when i was with him he treated me so nice. But now when im pregnant with his son he turns his back.

When i see him and i have my son i wont even look at him and walk off with MY head held high.

Wanted to get that out :)

How is everyone today?

Pickles77 · 18/08/2012 20:21

Hi all

Yes I'm feeling like I am just going to rely on me now too Smile

Having a lovely night with my best friends little one. We are cutting and sticking Grin she was allowed to stay up and play with me as a treat!

skyebluesapphire · 18/08/2012 22:54

Sounds lovely pickles. I had a lovely day out today, taking advantage of a child free day and went shopping in a lovely seaside town about an hour away.

DD came back from twunt, overexcited as always, stuffed full of sweets and McDonalds and late again.

Hope you are all having a lovely evening

Pickles77 · 18/08/2012 23:09

Uh oh is she bouncing off the walls?
Well I eventually managed to get her into bed, now I can't sleep myself. Too hot Smile

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