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LAHG you are doing amazing. I cant even imagine being the size of full term and running after A (who isnt walking yet unlike E)

Very exciting news bebe. Would love to know what show she will be in.
hope you get your iphone

quod hope your sickness doesnt get worse

mine is.... i feel awful, though i managed to get another dr to prescribe me sick tablets on thursday..... they made me feel better on friday, took the edge off yesturday, but (like last time) 3 days on i feel sooo poorly and have no idea how im going to make it through this week. (Its been hard enough with matt doing loads to help this weekend)

We went to ikea yesturday and got DD Xmas present (was very aware that i might not be well enough to go again this side of Xmas) bit of a nightmare as the firealarm went off while we were having our lunch and the whole store was evactuated and we all stood outside for half an hour, in the FREEZING cold. (wernt allowed access to the car park either so couldnt go home) Bonus was we got our dinner free.

My Dad seems to be settling ok-ish.... as well as can be expected. He doesnt realise he is there forever though.
but the home couldnt have been better.... they had maintance guys all ready, and all his pictures and personal items etc were on the wall and set up within an hour . He loves the dogs and he goes on dog walks with the staff twice a day. (he wouldnt have got the oppertunity to do that in any of the other 30ish homes we saw)
It still breaks my heart to think that i (well me and my sister) have done it to him though. Every person who knows my Dad agrees its the correct decision (except his mother who believes it would be better for my mum (who has divorced my Dad and has a lovely new man) to move in and live with my Dad in his own home My mum does SOOOOOOO much for my dad, but really, you cant expect her to live with the man she divorced) My mums new man drove my dad to his new home actually. (he is lovely, so kind and generous and caring and also very wealthy and has some lovely cars, so my dad chose to travel in his car, and my dad was over the moon to be having a ride in that car, while my mum followed in her yaris!)

anyway i digress

none of our family know im pg, but i wish they did... i really need help at the moment and i cant ask

Nannyl sorry you have it so bad currently. I wish you didn't. Glad your dad has settled in and gets to walk the dogs, that sounds lovely. Have you not told any family because of the massive upheaval/stress of your dad, or just because you don't want them to know yet? It sounds like you could do with some RL support yourself.

Well, disappointingly DP had a flight cancelled so is stuck in Japan, I have been looking forward to him coming home today so much! He feels like a virtual babydaddy at the moment as we've only seen each other for 24 hrs since the Bfp last weekend. Rubbish.

I called the doctor to make an appointment this morning, and they said I have to come in for an antenatal check but that there's no appointments til Friday! Wish I'd ring last week now, I'd like something to get excited about even if it is only seeing the doctor!! Am probably being silly worrying that leaving it a bit late might mean not getting in a scan before Xmas....

Nannyl, glad your dad seems settled. Sounds like you made the right decision, albeit a difficult one. Really sorry you are feeling so grotty again, fingers crossed that it passes.

Quod, bugger about DP and doctors appt, still, Fri is only 4 sleeps away, it'll (hopefully) go quickly. And as for scans, I'm sure they go by dates rather than whenyou saw the doctor...don't they?

Got to go and see DDs classroom today to see what she's been up to! She was so excited she practically dragged me round the room! Also booked appt for parents evening next Thursday...starting to feel like a proper responsible grown up!

Two friends of mine have had babies in the last week, school friend today had twins!
The other friend, Uni friend, has her little boy last week. She lives in the US and he was born during the hurricane, although they live in a state that wasn't too badly affected! The day after he was born the hospital provided her and get DH with a meal and celebration cake to enjoy together! Bit different to the NHS!!!

Sorry for typos...on phone!

Nannyl it sounds like you're being put through the mill at the moment. When do you think you will be able to tell the family about the pregnancy? It sounds like you and dsis have worked really hard to find a secure, happy place where your dad will be well looked after. I can't imagine how hard it must be, I'm so sorry you're going through it.

Quod is he back home now, or is he going on to the next stop from Japan? It must be rubbish being at opposite ends of the world. At least you have told a few people, so you're not the only one in the UK who's in on the secret!

Have reverted to old username.

Hurrah Amanda is back. I always liked her.

Yes, DP is back for this week, then he has a further few weeks of touring up until the end of November. I have worked out it is actually only 9 nights that I am on my own as I have arranged a trip to see (and tell) my parents midway through the time he is away. One of the reasons I have shared the news so early is because I feel like I need a support squad with DP being away so much. Just hoping I don't end up with debilitating MS - fingers crossed.

He is currently being very organised in terms of thinking ahead and wanting to plan work/potential house move/finances etc around the small person and supporting me, which is great after such a long time with the world apparently revolving around his work!!

That's lovely. Funny how the men have risen to the challenge now we're pg after all their initial resistance. DH insists on coming to all my antenatal appointments and has really got into sorting out the nursery and generally getting the house ready. He's taking me on a birthday outing to Mothercare now! I'm 35 today!

Happy birthday! Have fun in mothercare! So glad your DH is also being brilliant by the sound of it - who'd have thought it 18 months ago when we were both tearing our hair out in frustration!

Happy birthday AC!!

happy Birthday AC

Oh now look here ladies, you've all posted loads since I posted a couple of days ago, how can I possibly be expected to reply to you all

Happy 35th AC nice to see you back to your former self :) how was the shopping and how is your bump? Just beware that mothercare are not well known for good customer service on delivery, a lady I know is currently on their 5th delivery of a broken item, and I won't get started on the cot cock up they made for me last year. I'm semi boycotting, in that I'll shop in the store, but I will never ever again order anything from them.

Nannyl how are you feeling overall. Are the tablets helping, I'm glad you managed to get some.

Bebe, how exciting for you and dd, even if she doesn't understand the enormity of the west end yet :)

Quod, they will try and get your scan as close to what you think from your period is 12 weeks, at least that is how it is around here. I managed to get an appointment the very next week after they found out it was twins, and I needed scanning at the hospital, so they can do it.

Got my glucose tolerance test in the morning, am now 'fasting' boo hiss. At least I'll be checked, and it'll be sorted if anything shows up.

Mini Birthday rant alert!!!

DH is being a grumpy git and sulking and being quiet and moody because we are going out to dinner for MY birthday!! He's having one of 'agoraphobic episodes' and I can just tell what it's about! He hates going places, especially to eat, but I just wish he would suck it up and deal with it like a man instead of acting like a child!

And (and I know this isn't his fault) I only got a box of chocolates off him for my 30th Birthday because of the iPhone saga. Just feeling a bit miffed and unloved!

Rant over, sorry guys, just needed to vent!

Oh and just to top it off AF decided to give me a Birthday present and arrive early!

Oh Bebe you poor old thing! At least you're not 35!

DH bought me a bottle of the wine we drank at dinner the night we got engaged to open after the birth, a pair of bootees for the baby and a book about development milestones. Sounds good but I told him exactly what to get and he didn't wrap any of it!

LAHG all we got in mothercare were the bootees and some muslin squares with teddies on for our friends' new baby, so no delivery required. Too expensive in there anyway!

bebe, I hope your DH got over his episode and let you have a nice meal. Sorry to hear about AF getting you on your birthday. My worst christmas present once was a full on send me to bed migraine :( Oh yes and I started my period on Christmas day when I was 13!

AC, you say 35 like it's some kind of horrible thing, it's my birthday in a few weeks and I shall be joining you, I'm actually looking forward to it :) I'd always said I wanted to be trying for a baby by the time I was 35 - turns out I have a child and 2 on the way! LOL

We've got a weekend away planned, actually we've got a few! Then come December it's halt and rest and not go further than 30 mins from home I reckon! Just in case.

Had my Glucose tolerance test this morning, was stifling hot in the room, one woman came in and sat down by a fan and turned it off, then she went and closed a window! I asked her to re-open it, as it was just too hot in there - I did suggest moving, but she didn't. One woman nearly puked when drinking the drink, then poured half of it away (obviously doesn't realise just HOW important the test is) it was not a good morning, I felt rotten from it, just from not eating and only having the sugary drink. But it's done now, and I should know by tomorrow afternoon if I have GD, I somehow think not, given how I felt after - usual low blood sugar type feelings for me, but who knows that might be different in pg.

Thinking of a name change, don't know whether to go back to my old one, or think of a new one.

happy birthday bebe

It's not horrible but I'd rather be 30! How important is the test? I declined it cause it seemed like a lot of hassle!

Sorry Bebe - happy birthday my dear!

AC do you have risk factors for it? I know it seems like a lot of hassle but it's over and done with in a morning. Here is the nhs page on complications of untreated Gestational diabetes. I'm not saying you should do it, depends on your risk factors, but the woman was there having it done, obviously ticked boxes needing to have it done, then went and wasted the test in effect.

And the I'm not saying you should do it, was meant to say you in italics.

However if you do have risk factors then yes I'd say you should, just to be sure. I think however around here you don't get the option to turn it down, I thought for me it was a 'you're having this test' and that was that.

LAHG

You have the option to choose to have or not have any test.

when pregnant the only thing that you HAVE to do is call a midwife at the point when you think you are about to give birth (and even then you dont have to let them touch you)

Hope your GD test goes ok

Bebe I hope your meal was lovely last night. Boo to your DH being rubbish. Is your iPhone going to arrive eventually? Dont worry about being in your 30s, it's all good!

Nannyl, you had an amazing home birth last time didn't you? I might need to pick your brains if thats all right when it gets a bit nearer the time to make those decisions.

Well I've got my doctors appointment this morning - dunno whether it's a quick in-out or whether they will do blood tests etc. My GPs are usually really good with taking the time (I reckon they can afford to be, I often think everyone else round here apart from us must be on Bupa!)

When I had my booking appointment the midwife said the only reason they offer the GD test in this area is because of the predominantly Asian population who are genetically predisposed to it and I didn't need to have it if I didn't have any risk factors, which I don't.

How did it go Quod?

LAHG did you get the results yet?

Very nice doctor, did blood pressure/poked my stomach/wee test and I got a flu jab whilst I was in there. She explained all the care I will get from now til after birth, went through foods etc with me and referred me to the antenatal team at the naice hospital down the road, who should be in touch in seven days. Very thorough! But I have heard that here you don't get your booking in til 12 week scan so that might be it now til then! It is quite nice to be 'officially' up the duff.

DP and I are doing loads of slogging around this weekend looking at houses - its so depressing what you can get for your money in London. All the nice ones seem to be just out of our reach

Any news LAHG?

So we are in the middle of a bit of a shit storm here - DP's brother who got engaged last month has just been in touch to say he's booked the wedding - for 10 days after our due date. Obviously it's a bit of a major spanner in the works. DP and he have had a massive chat (we hadn't told him yet but have now of course) and he's now gone to talk to his fiancée and try to work out what they can do, if anything. I feel guilty because it feels horribly like we are stealing their thunder, even if there is nothing we could have done differently - we can't change our circumstances or even really control them. But also there's family on both sides who are involved in planning the wedding and they will now possibly need an explanation if things have to be rearranged, so it all becomes a big hoo haa whilst I'd still much prefer to be keeping it close to our chests. We've said to them that we don't expect them to change the date for us, but there is obviously a possibility that I could be in labour(!!) in which case even DP couldn't go. What to do wise WIITs?