Jan 09: New thread, new babies, new year...our tiny newborns turn two and are full of birthday cheer....

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Hope no one minds....I took an executive decision

It's hard not too, it's always mattered to me what people think of me, so I'm horrified at it all and as we know the same people I'm worried what he's said about it all. He misunderstood me and I phrased it all wrong. He looked so shocked and disgusted at the time. In fact I still want to avoid him for weeks to come.

Ah! The name game! DH told me today that he wants 'Henry' off the table! I thought we concluded, completely, if it is a boy, it was a 'Henry'!!! All the struggle over a girls name I think is what's brought this about, as the only name we can agree on is 'Sofia' but honestly, every other girl here in Victoria is name Sophie... we had three of them in gymnastics class out of 15 kids, and dance class now has one, out 6 kids! We love names like 'Lily', 'Poppy' but don't want to start a flowered theme for girls names...lol. I like the name 'Arianna' and 'Pipa' too, but he prefers 'Olive'. But now 'Henry' is off, and although he likes the sentiment as it is my family name for first born boys, (If I was a boy, I would have been a Henry) he doesn't see us with a Henry. Its also a great name here because it isn't even on the top 100 list of names in Canada. We both like the Lucius, but he thinks that's too poncy for here. I think it would be great because no one will have that name either plus it goes well with his last name. He mentioned 'Jack' but I think its too abrupt. I don't know anymore... I thought we had it in the bag with Henry.

Names, names names... I think the boy is going to called Baby Bear for a very long time. (Baby Bear is what DD calls babies)

Boys names are hard , it's a good job dd2 turned out to be a girl as we didn't agree on any boys names! I know a violet who has a little sister called iris and think it sounds quite sweet. When are you due?

boys names r hard
we liked orlando

Hello people.

Had a perfect fabby time at Alton Towers Splash landing resort - until I threw out dd1's second tooth that fell out whilst there . SHe forgave me when I got us an extra night in a theme room. Got it at bargain price as they are usually about £400!! We had a really lovely time, although dd1 of course had a cough and got a temp on last day. Of course. Always.

My sympathies Tea. There is another way of looking at this, I'm really sure that if I were him, or you were him, or anyone were him, I would feel really pleased to be asked! Even if, for whatever reason I felt no was the right answer, I'd still be really chuffed to be noticed. You only asked him over to watch a movie, so I'm sure he knew what you meant and it's always nice to be asked!
So look at it from his point of view and I bet you stop cringing

Now if you are cringing so bad you are pickled, this is what you do. Ask another 2/3/4 people, have a movie night. Order pizza in, and have a small gathering. Then he will think you were inviting him to that. I know your flat is on the smaller side, but you could have a few folk around for that sort of thing. Kids in their room watching a dvd on computer or whatever - and you are sorted! even if no one can actually make it, the word might get about you thought about organising such an evening, and he'll assume that's what he was invited to.

I like nearly all the names you are all thinking of. Love the name Poppy, dd1 was totally sure bump would be called Poppy. Even though we told her plainly it would be Elizabeth, which she then didn't suit. Poppy is her middle name, to keep dd1 happy I'd have gone with it, only I couldn't imagine a red head called Poppy, big red head and all that. Couldn't do it to her, although she would really suit it. She can adopt it when she is older if she likes, I am always always known by my second name.

Just passing time before school run. DD2 is asleep on me as she is bushed after all the swimming all weekend, then playschool this morning. Am ignoring piles of housework and washing. And lesson planning and course work This house is huge and hard to clean you know, whilst being not that huge and certainly not posh. There just seems to be acres of floor, stairs and dust.

Glad you had a good time away Tree. Oops about the tooth but what a great make up gift by the extra night

Thanks for the kind words. He looked horrified at the thought if it tbh, that's what is still haunting me. The "no, I don't think so" comment Anyway what's done is done

Tree Shock and horror at throwing tooth out! Oh, you bad, bad mummy. You had to make that one up for sure.

Tea Maybe he's seeing someone or is gay, or both. Just a thought. Just be sure to be pleasant and cordial when you see him next.

Dance was fun today. DD was a little more savvy to what it was she was asked to do. Plus, her little friend A, who is 4 months older, (amazing the difference at this age) guided her around some. Its so sweet. I must say that I find a little funny to see that every girl in the class has proper little dance suits on and tutus and tights and dance slippers... is this a bit OTT for 2 year olds? DD's two friends in the class has fun little dress up style tutu's but not the full on matching get up bought at the dance store. I've priced them too, there is no way I'd spend $40+ just to look the part for a 6 week, 30 minute class. I might swing by Wal-Mart today and buy a tutu for $10, but that's it.

morning ladies

- tree about tooth glad u had a good time

hi tea - tree sugesstion is good

could you not talk to him and mention situation and say sorry if i offended etc might make u feel better

have just been to tesco have bought more moon dough !!

I like GAs suggestion of movie night with lots of other people invited!

Well, happy due date to me today! Nothing though... apparently she is engaged, but don't they pop in and out for second and further pregnancies anyway?

Can't help feeling frustrated although I promised myself I wouldn't start counting days... staying at home today anyway, in an effort to take things easy - was out shopping for most of yesterday as my Mum had N - I was like a frenzied manic panic-shopper, buying up enough supplies to survive a nuclear war. Seriously, I was buying things like 3 packets of fire-lighters. And boots had 2 for 3 on dental products so you can imagine we won't need toothpaste for the next 10 years. Hormones are a strange thing...

Happy due date!!!

Seriously meant to be doing some reports (on my day off!!) but having a 5 minute break to check up on peeps on here. DS is being very good and playing with his cars and wathing Mr.Tumble, letting me get on with it. He seems to have kicked the afternoon nap into touch the last week. Boo-hoo

Annoying phone calls/texts/FB messages started yet MissJ?

afternoon

happy due date miss j

MJ.. Due date crept up didn't it! Happy Due Date Day! Definitely have a tea and put your feet up. We are planning a trip to Vancouver to go to Ikea at the beginning of May and (I) hope it instigates birth like the first one.

On Tsunami watch here on the island, but so far so good. Feel as though I should get out and get some supplies while I still can. DH took car to work, didn't really want him to go to be honest as downtown Victoria is at sea level. They should get enough of a warning. A little worrying too as all the earthquakes on the other side of the Pacific lately and our recently felt minor ones in the last few weeks. Right before tax refund season too, eh. I had plans! lol.

Hope everyone is having a good Friday. DH woke early, before DD even, and then at 8am, DD came running in "Mummy! Dinnertime." and DH had made pancakes, bacon and blood pudding. So nice.

Evening

Take care gotart awful what has happened in japan!
Had gd day here

We're all good here. But now the news is all about how the potential fall out is going to affect us here with wind and ocean currents. Global village.

Just had all my hair cut off, shoulder length. It feels so good. Its all curly again and won't get stuck under my armpit when I'm sleeping.

Hope you all having a good Saturday... don't know what we are going to do yet, maybe just a walk to the shop.

Hi gotart

Japanase thing sdcary

Glad u r pleased with hair

Had gd day here

Just book marking and flyingby to see if MissJ has any news! Hope you are doing ok miss j!

Bookmarking

Very quiet!

Miss j thinking of you

Hi dog

Hi hkz

Gd day here having a quiet day

Hi al.

Wondered if there was any news of MissJ

Not so great here, dd1 has the runs. Which is a change from chronic constipation I suppose. I have it a bit, mainly really horrible nausea when I eat.

So she is off school yet again, the pil have taken H to hopefully keep her safe from it.

Hope all others are well x

Oh and who remembers dd1 used to be really scared of Scooby Do? SHe is now obsessed. WE have it on pretty much 24/7
Had forgotten how good it was, cbbc have the original episodes on. Very retro.

No news here [sigh].

Trying to enjoy last few precious days before it gets crazy; my sister is here keeping N busy, the weather is heavenly, and I can just take it easy... but can't help feeling frustrated and antsy. I know it will happen but when?!

Could have a sweep on Thursday which is 41 weeks but am reluctant as N took 2 sweeps and still wasn't really ready last time, and had long, inefficient labour as a result. Or at least that's my theory. I might wait till 40 plus 10. Any advice tree?

Poor dd1 and you with the runs. I hate that crampy feeling you get first! At least she's got scooby to watch

Miss J I like your theory my labours began with lots of sweeps and intervention. I sometimes think the same. I'd wait

Sorry I've been a bit remiss with mumsnet lately. Not keeping up on any threads really

But all is well here in the Tea household

bookmarking. sorry month from hell here and just had the first quieter day! hope all well. zzzzzzzz