Feb 2010 - we're stroppy, sassy and splendid (and that's just the mums!)

[BigBadBear]

New thread!

Sounds highly promising, Bc!

What a result for you! I have another pair of friends who had a DD from IVF then she got pg naturally and unexpectedly - she's due in about six weeks time.

IC you OK?

I'm fine, thanks PA - was I coming across a bit unusual?
Bless you for asking...

I can't believe you're 30 weeks now. Cripes!

If you mean, am I okay handling pregnancy news post-mc, I'm absolutely fine. I'm on another thread of post-mc'ers TTC and beans are forming all over the place and I'm 98% delighted and 2% impatient on my own account (no luck yet, AF just started again last night...)

indeed, just think 10 weeks time

yes the pg news but I was also thinking about you regarding pg news last night anyway [spooky]

Sorry, IC I didn't mean to be insensitive. I'm sure it will happen for you soon.

So I saw the GP this morning and she did a blood test and said to do another in 2 weeks (which seemed a bit long to me) she said to watch out for any smelly discharge as it could be an incomplete mc in which case I'll have to have a d+c or extreme pain which could signify an ectopic.

I bought a clearblue digital test and it says preg 1-2 weeks. Think I'll do another in a week's time.

Not feeling so nauseous today - just v weak but that might be to do with my 5.30 wake up.

DS very happy to have his daddy back and DH very happy about possible pregnancy.

bear cautious congratulations. Fingers crossed it all goes well.

PA how are you finding full-time motherhood?

I can't comment on walking vs pushchair time, though DD2 did take six unassisted steps at the weekend!

Well, as some of you noticed on FB, I have quit my job. I leave in four weeks. It is mainly due to the fact that my childcare costs will go up in September as wraparound care for DD1 will be higher when she is at school than at her current pre-school (which provides the care - I assume it is cheaper if the children are already on site than if they have to collect them). I was making hardly any money as it was, so it doesn't make financial sense to continue as I am. I have been with my current employer for nearly eight years, so it will be a wrench for all concerned (I am considered very valuable and was even offered a £6k payrise to stay - not sure why, they are clearly deluded). I will continue doing some of my current work from home for a few months (I am working on a big project and my departure will leave a hole), then hopefully manage with freelance work. And DD1 will not need any childcare, though DD1 will stay at nursery as she gets so much from it (and it enables me to do some work).

Though it feels that this all pales into insignificance against last night's riots. Some were just a mile from where I live, and I'm sure some of the others on this thread are affected too. It makes me so sad and angry that thugs are smashing up the places where we live and work - there is no political agenda, it's just mindless crime.

BBB good for you and welcome to being a mainly SAHM! I am keeping an eye open for something suitable myself but also think that I want to be there to collect dd1 from school at least for the first term. It is a big step for her (ok, for me!) and she will be quite exhausted.

Sending hugs to all those affected by the riots and please be safe. It feels surreal reading about it while I'm abroad. It sounds like I am reading about the wrong country, not the UK!

No need to aplogise, Bc - you haven't been remotely insensitive! I promise I'm totally fine with other people's hopeful news of pregnancy - so honestly, please don't feel you have to be careful what you say on here (same goes for you two, PA and Scones!) As I said, it's a bit frustrating that it's taking a little longer to conceive this time round, but I'm impatient rather than emotionally fragile about it!!
FX Bc!

Sounds like the most practical decision BBB - I'm not surprised they value you, so they should! It's good you're going to be able to keep your hand in.
I hope things calm down tonight. Damn scary being so close to the trouble. We didn't realise anything had kicked off in Bristol until we heard the news this morning. I feel angry about it, really. How dare a small group of people terrorise communities and lay waste to people's livelihoods? If they genuinely DO have something to protest about (and I'm not convinced most of those involved do...) then there are other ways of doing it without trashing people's neighbourhoods.

PS I need some inspiration! It's my Mum's 62nd birthday soon and I'm stumped when it comes to a gift. She lives in France, but is staying with us overnight at the end of this week. Um.
Random suggestions welcome!!!

The only thing that has been a hit with DHs mum was some clarins (i.e. more expensive than she would normally get). Oh once we all clubbed together for a spa day and also some London show tickets.

My mum is about your age I think so that's prob no good

has been a busy day, MWs (which was really odd), register with a GP to get a prescription and for blood results to go to, visit cousin... actually that doesn't sound a lot written down but it felt rushed.

I've been avoiding the riot news (actually haven't read any news)

DD scared me by waking at 5:15 but put her in bed and she went through to 6:45. Can it be true that I have a sleeping through baby now?

Bristol, too!!! Now I am getting scared!

Sorry IC can't think of anything as a present. I am trying to think of something for my parents who have their golden wedding anniversary next week. All I have come up with is a lovely card and just found a book which is a kind of celebratory overview of 1961 to 2011.

I am getting very lazy staying with my parents and I am a little that my dad in particular seems to have more energy than me. He is nearly 84! My parents took the girls for a long walk earlier taking in one of the excellent local playgrounds and visiting a paddock to say hello to the horses (although dd2 insists on saying ee-ah to them . While they were gone I did absolutely nothing at all. Bliss .

BG that's why you're on holiday.

Re: presents PA what about a voucher for a restaurant they like?
IC what a about a spa/day treatment somewhere near to hers?

BBB good luck in your new venture

IC could you take her for afternoon tea? That's always a hit (but maybe just with me!).

BG enjoy the relaxation.

PA what was odd about the MW?

BG I'm exactly the same when staying at my parents place although my mum is at work FT now but has been around in the evenings to help with the bath/keep her company while she is cranky. My sister has been great with her and was even able to put her down for a nap. Got to love 17 year olds

stone quite right but I am not used to having people volunteering to take the girls. It is still a surprise to me when my mum says why don't I pop out to the shops on my own etc. I am so used to having two children in tow for absolutely everything... Having family around does have its advantages

PA that sounds lovely and fun for your dd! How young is your youngest sibling? My 'baby brother' is 31...
BBB I am enjoying it but hoping I am not getting too used to all the help because I will be very much on my own again back home. But while here... lovely . My mum does all the cooking and cleaning, my dad is a big softie and cannot refuse dd2's requests for walks and playgrounds, and he also goes out in the mornings to get us fresh warm bread rolls. Did I mention he's nearly 84 - I should feel ashamed of myself for being so lazy...
(PS. I do my bit, mainly giving moral support to my mum. She is very capable but very insecure. I have discussed and organised her golden wedding celebration with her )

She just seemed flummoxed from the start with my situation in terms of how to handle paperwork etc, I was measuring even smaller than is normal for me and then she put the needle in for bloods and none came out for AGES after which it was a bit of a bloodbath.

Your mum is the same age as me, PA?!

Thanks for the suggestions! Nice idea, BBB - unfortunately she's only with us for the night, so no time for something like that. Also, did I mention it needs to be fairly cheap?

How lovely, BG! You deserve a break.

She's the youngest

PA don't worry about measuring small for dates. It often means little and is a very crude measure anyway. I had lots of hassle with both of mine and always measured far too small (neat bump, no weight gain beyond bump). . Oh and ouch to the bloods...

i dunno exactly I think she's a little older, she's 42

Well, that's within two years....

Oh crickey, I am 40 in February.... [also fanning myself] . Well, I do feel roughly 92 at the moment...

the fb arrest in Essex in the town I'm in atm (and home town - so you can see why I left)

Nigel had moved up into my ribs this morning, I re-measured earlier this evening and came out more in line with my normal.