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39 weeks pg and dh hasnt booked our room!

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stillavirgin · 16/12/2010 20:23

I am 39w pg and dh and I have to travel to his home town to fill in some paperwork. the idiot has neglected to book us a hotel or even a B&B, we dont even know whether there is even a hospital nearby, at this rate I'll be giving rate in a bleddy barn!

part of me thinks he has done this on purpose (baby isnt his) AIBU to be flaming furious with him?

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ItsAHollyJollyTee · 16/12/2010 20:45

Hmm, I seem to remember the same thing happening last year around this time...

BigNipsSmallTits · 16/12/2010 20:45

Or Ruth or Miriam?

Avantia · 16/12/2010 20:46

Oh come on all you faithful , Mary be joyful in your expectation .

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2010 20:47

Some men are hopeless, has the real Dad got anything sorted? I have heard that he is quite an important person in your country.

InkyStamp · 16/12/2010 20:48

Grin Very Good!

Shipscat · 16/12/2010 20:49

Brian's a good name for a boy...

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stillavirgin · 16/12/2010 20:49

yes, my first. he is truly a miracle baby (i really think we are having a boy, but know J would like a girl) I am very tired and feel frumpy (dont you hate the last weeks?) but dh says i look great... Xmas Grin

rudolph, oooh good tip! they fancy themselves as great stargazers, think they are ever so wise, but can barely find the fishmongers at times.

thebrownstuff, Xmas Grin tis a secret, I was called a troll on netmums when i let slip his identity!

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Avantia · 16/12/2010 20:50

Real Dad probably hiding behind a messenger of some sorts - just can't face his obligations , probably thinks he is God's gift to women ? Confused

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stillavirgin · 16/12/2010 20:52

avantia, you have him down to a tea. he even sent his PA, gabriel, to break the news to me that he wouldnt raising the baby with me (although he will always be around)

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LunaticFringe · 16/12/2010 20:54

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Acanthus · 16/12/2010 20:55

I believe you may be able to rely on the kindness of strangers? Sometimes an inn will let you use an outbuilding as long as you don't look like the sort that will go on about health and safety. Good luck with the birth.

Avantia · 16/12/2010 20:57

I will pray that it all works out for you , however experince tells that it will end in tears , may be now , next year or even 30 years !

MumBarTheDoorSantaUsesChimneys · 16/12/2010 20:58

YABU for wanting mothercare vouchers. Xmas Grin

However as far as your fiances concerned, you need to tell him to pull his finger out his ass, and for the love of God put you and the baby first, and if he can't manger that then.........................................

well its not called boxing day for nothing. Wink

dinkystinky · 16/12/2010 20:58

OP - you might want to pack a labour bag to take with you, just in case. You know, those little home essentials - the swaddling robe, incense, ferrero rocher for passing wise men/antiseptic handwash for passing shepherds etc. Should be part of all due Dec mother's labour bags..

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stillavirgin · 16/12/2010 20:59

lunaticfringe, he says that he will make sure we are safe and well. that he will make sure we are all ok. I have to put my faith in him.

Acanthus, do you think so? as long as its safe and warm, i suppose.

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androbbob · 16/12/2010 21:00

Have you packed your labour bag - you will find some useful threads here of what to include - anti bac spray as some places arent too clean, some clothes for the baby, a few nappies, oh and possibly some formula milk in case you cant get to a 24 hour shop to get some and the breastfeeding doesnt work out - dont want the little nipper to be hungry with all those expected visitors. What is your MIL like? Rushing to stay with you in preparation for the birth? Hope all goes well!!

Timeforabiscuit · 16/12/2010 21:01

stillavirgin hope you have the sense to keep only those bearing gifts or loved ones at the birth - that Herod can be a pushy b*stard.

lostinwales · 16/12/2010 21:02

Oh I finally feel Christmassy!

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stillavirgin · 16/12/2010 21:02

i really think this baby is special though. does it make me sound PFB if i suggest that he may be G&T? his dad is a master creator. should I encourage that side of him should it emerge?

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Avantia · 16/12/2010 21:03

he may be G & T , but it will be cross to bare in later life ...

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stillavirgin · 16/12/2010 21:04

timeforabiscuit, that is a worry. I dont think I'll have that long to recover after the birth tbh, some of the laws he has passed and cuts he has made will really affect us

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stillavirgin · 16/12/2010 21:10

avantia, its a real worry for me. and if everyone finds out that he isnt dh's (we have decided to be totally honest from the start) they will crucify him. you know how cruel people can be. but i shall raise him to forgive all sins.

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mothernature · 16/12/2010 21:12

Just make sure after baby born and you are ready to return you and DH leave by a different road, Ive heard bad things about a bloke called Herod...

ratspeaker · 16/12/2010 21:12

I gather your fiancee isnt the baby's father but he is going to be there at the birth, so at least it's a stable relationship

I second shipscat idea for a name, especially if he turns out to be just a very naughty boy

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stillavirgin · 16/12/2010 21:16

thank you mothernature, we will.

ratspeaker, he is indeed. it was a bit wobbly at first. he even wanted to go onto jeremy kyle, but then gabriel had a word with him and he has been great since.

we are still young but very much in love.

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