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Sokmonsta · 14/08/2013 06:58

Morning! Since its a sunny day here I thought I'd say sunny hellos. Unless of course anyone else has beat me to it and I've missed the new thread.

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bubby64 · 21/08/2013 13:40

Thanks for the support Girlies. DH was still awake when I finally went up at 1am, he had been stewing over what he said and apologised, we lay together and tried to work out a strategic plan on dealing with J, was also apologetic this morning, but he didn't seem too sincere, as he had that smug look on his face that we are becoming all to familiar with lately. I hate this age, and can't wait for them to get a little older, but I understand that when they do, I will be in the same boat as Shabs and Trips, wishing thry were little againSad

triplets · 21/08/2013 14:35

How old are the boys Bubbs? God the kids today are such a diff ball game to my first time round with Matthew. I blame a lot of it on technology! They all stay in more, gaming/texting its the way it is. I literally threw James out today, Thomas does at least get out 3/4 times a week but J will sit all day watching tv etc. They want a friend to sleep over tonight so the agreement was to go to the local pool this pm. I am just going out to stock up on crisps etc for tonight as he cupboards are bare, yet I spent £120 in Tesco y/day!

Chopstheduck · 21/08/2013 18:04

aww bubby, glad you managed to talk things over at least x

how did swimming go, mama? I took my four this afternoon, was fun!

trips, i think u right about the technology. I dunno if my lot are still tired from hols, but I practically had to force them out the door this morning for some peace!

MultipleMama · 21/08/2013 20:40

Chops, Trips, Bubby - I have all this to come!

Swimming was great even dare I say more relaxing than at home. First time in a few days that the boys hadn't cried at the slightest thing. The vests are tricky to get used to but the boys found it hilarious when the other went under water. Dieter even started kicking his legs with his face in the water so I have a sneaky feeling he may be the first one to swim.

I now have two worn out twins in their cot without the fuss of the past too days. Hope it lasts!

triplets · 21/08/2013 23:27

Well I wish mine were worn out! Came home from the pool at 6pm, dumped their wet gear and went to the park. Back at 7 for supper, back to the park until 9.30pm..............now having late night snacks whilst on the x-box..............I maybe up a while ...........

MultipleMama · 22/08/2013 02:42

Sounds like a fun but tiring day, Trips!

A miracle has happened! Twins slept from 6.30pm - 2am straight! Granted they were dream fed at 8pm like usual but still! Currently DH is singing a bit of Iron Maiden after 20mins of feeding, it seems to be settling them. Fingers crossed.

Chopstheduck · 22/08/2013 07:16

ooh that's good mama - hope they went back to sleep again! We used to do a dream feed with ours at 10pm, took fecking ages to be able to drop it! I think it does help them get through the night a bit longer though.

Good luck to Tomster, I'm thinking he gets his results today? And anyone else - rubes, do yours have results coming out?

I am still tired, don't know what is the matter with me. I feel like I have no strength left! Hope I feel better by the weekend. I'm supposed to be pole dancing tonight, be lucky if I can get off the ground!

shabbatheGreek · 22/08/2013 07:21

Morning girls xx

Yep its GCSE results day here.

Keep telling Tom EVERYTHING is 'fixable' if he doesn't get the results he needs. Thats the one good thing about being a teenager these days. If we failed our O levels it was......tough!!! No luxury of re-sits for us!!!

Chopstheduck · 22/08/2013 07:31

I'm sure he will have done brilliantly, he deserves it! Keeping everything crossed for him x

triplets · 22/08/2013 07:54

GOOD LUCK TOM!
Morning girls, chucking it down here, still poor gardens needed it. Well must say it was quieter last night with three boys than two, he can come again:)

shabbatheGreek · 22/08/2013 10:20

Asked Tom to text me as soon as he got his results....told him one word texts would do. GOOD, OK, NOT GREAT or WE NEED TO SORT THIS MESS OUT!!!.

He just texted VERY GOOD.

Massive relief xxx

rubyrubyruby · 22/08/2013 10:22

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Chopstheduck · 22/08/2013 10:38

that's brilliant shabs Grin

hope you hear from ds soon, rubes!

MultipleMama · 22/08/2013 10:41

Good luck, Tom!!! I'm sure he'll do brilliantly and like you said; everything is fixable!

Chops, I bet your energy comes wizzing back once you're on that pole. I've decided to try it when I pop out these wiggly beanpoles. The twins were out like a light after 2 Iron Maiden and 1 Misfits song. Who knew that "Die, die, die my darling" would be a great lullaby haha.

Twins are in a much better mood today, I think it was a case of lack of sleep which had a catalyst effect. I think the swimming just completely wore them out and it's what they needed.

I have my last scan in the UK, today. I honestly haven't felt this great since around 13 weeks. I seem to be sleeping and waking up with energy. The unborn twins have been moving a lot more. Excited and anxious :)

Hope you all have a good day!

MultipleMama · 22/08/2013 10:42

Just seen the latest. Congrats!! You must be very proud of and for him :)

triplets · 22/08/2013 14:09

Well done Tom and well done Shabs......you had a lot to do with it you know :)
This time next year I will be awaiting three lots of results............the way things are going I won`t be holding my breath!

MultipleMama · 22/08/2013 14:31

Scan went well. I'm measuring 21cms, Sev's fluids have increased to almost "average" which we're very pleased about.

Sev is head down but Annie is transverse with head up. Gotta rest but do exercise to encourage her to turn and go head down.

They've given me the all clear to go to Russia and enjoy myself :)

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triplets · 22/08/2013 15:08

Good news MM
Oh dear Rubes, is he terribly disappointed?

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MultipleMama · 22/08/2013 15:16

Oh Rubes. Poor thing must be gutted. Is he able to resit them? Does he want to? There's always options but I bet he thinks the worst. Massive hugs to him! X :(

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shabbatheGreek · 22/08/2013 17:16

They are under so much bloody pressure Rubester. It is all fixable but he wont see it like that for a while yet. Give him a sneaky hug from me please xxx

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MultipleMama · 22/08/2013 20:00

Thanks everyone! We're really happy and I'm so excited about seeing my brother! I think I'm gunna cry all over shoulder and make him uncomfortable!

I bet you can't wait until she's running around destroying the place ;) hope her pain eases up, your little monkey deserves a break :) Hope you can get some help with James because it's unfair on all of you.

Twins are fast on but about to dream feed them. Going to try and pack tonight so that I can spend the day with the kids and explain to them that mama is going away (dreading that part so much!)