March 2010 - Our Terrific Terrible Twos will be big siblings

[PacificDogwood]

I hope nobody minds, but I went and started a new thread .

Sorry, headgirls!

[MandaHugNKiss]

Thank you, rkd and missP - it is/been a funny old day... My mind firmly fixed on the time, and thinking 'this time last year' a lot. Eh.

Hope you've all made the most of the sunshine - apparently it's all but over by tomorrow? Not forever, of course, and I think we've kinda forgotten it IS only March (ok, April today - Happy Birthday Sim! OUr last 'baby' to move out of babyhood - for they really are no longer babies, are they?) and become spoiled.

[Flisspaps]

Happy birthday to both lovely boys, Simeon and Teddy - despite the warnings of rubbish weather the sun has been shining for them both today

Where does the time go?

No news to report here, 39+4. 3 more weeks of 'was that something' and 'is this it?' to go yet!

[scooby26]

Greetings all- long time no see!

Manda- love and hugs with u. Hope you're ok.

Siamese- wondering how you're getting on with new challenge- ie no2. We r thinking of joining you but like you it took a while last time. Hope you get what you wish for soon.

No news here- DS 2yr 1 mth and stil barely a word. All he says is mam, ball, bounce, wow, pot, there an in there. Man of few words but masters meaning of millions!

I don't mind his lack of speech as he understands so much but lat two weeks he seems to be getting frustrated. He will not even TRY to repeat anything I say so who knows how I'm supposed to teach him! Waiting for my telling off by HV next week. I was thinking of potty training him but no speech seems an impediment so I'm waiting a few more weeks at least for nice weather to be outside for any accidents!

Hope you're all well!

Xx

[CruciFlisspaps]

scooby26 if he can say ball and in there, then that's most sporting events covered anyway. Sometimes I think they're pretty much the only words DH can say when the footballs on

40+1 here. No news. Only awake as the shower curtain rail collapsed at 5am and disturbed my unusually good sleep

[scooby26]

Fliss---- hahahahaha! So true ! ;-)

Good luck! X

[simplysarahandco]

oohhhhhh fliss i always had an unusually good sleep just before having my brood :) labour vibes coming ur way x

[RubyLovesMayMay]

I feel sick and sorry for myself. Want all this pregnancy nonsense to end now and go into labour. 37 + 6 today and I feel wrecked!

Haven't left the house all bank hol, except to go to Tesco on Saturday. Was supposed to be taking Amaya out today but I got sick as we were getting ready so DH has taken her on his own.

I've also had two good nights sleep in a row and not been to the toilet in the night been going every 15 mins in the day though can't believe it. It may or may not have something to do with me making DH swap sides of the bed

Got another scan tomorrow too, that'll give me something to do

Waves to everyone,

Hope you've had a fab bank holiday x x

[MandaHugNKiss]

Just... marking my spot. I fear I'll have a rambling long moan if I post properly!

[MissPenteuth]

Everything ok Manda? Feel free to let it all out here if it helps :)

Hope your feeling better Ruby. How was the scan? I've never had a scan later than 20w, it must be really cool to see the baby at such a developed stage.

scooby, I have a friend whose DD wasn't speaking much by 2yo, and the speech therapist suggested they try speaking to her in single words again rather than sentences, to give her the opportunity to respond in single words and build her vocabulary. It seems to be helping, so might be worth a try if he's getting frustrated with it. Potty training seems a long way away here - no signs whatsoever that she's ready - but it would be nice to get it sorted by October when DC2 arrives. So we've got a while yet.

[Flisspaps]

Nothing to report. 41w today. May accept a sweep today (declined one last week). Fed up and huge. Still, can't be long now and we're saving on nappies!

Manda ranting and moaning is what we're here for. If you need to vent, we don't mind.

[RubyLovesMayMay]

I'm feeling better today thanks MissP

I only had 2 scans with Amaya, I've had 8 with my boy (just counted in my notes) yesterday's was only a growth scan compared to detailed ones I've been having previous.

All was well, estimated weight 6lb 10oz but more likely to be bigger as his head is so low down they couldn't take an accurate measurement so they put it down as smaller than what it probably is.

The bigger they get obviously the more squashed they are, but I got to see a proper close up of his face, it was lovely, he was blinking and everything but could only see the top half of his face because my placenta was in the way typical!

Trying to think of something to do, it's my 27th birthday on Tuesday and DH hasn't booked the day off work, like we usually do so I'm going to be 39 weeks and on my Todd. Everyone is going to be at work, I'm trying not to be stupid for feeling upset let it get to me but it is a bit. Might just take myself to a restaurant so I'm not stuck in the house. Unless DH has got a surprise planned

Fliss 41 weeks, hope it's soon for you. I'm fed up at 38 wks. How many texts/calls have you had saying "any signs yet?" Really gets on my nerves, that does.

Ooh and classic line from DH the other day when we were going to bed:

"I'm starting to feel uncomfortable when I go to sleep these days"

I looked at him like this:

Then, this:

Poor DH!!! he's lucky I never kicked him in the shins

[BlueyDragon]

Quick consultation with you wise ladies: Alex is stuttering. I've started another thread about it (can't do the linking thing on my phone, sorry) and the consensus is don't worry, which I'm not really but any more advice/ experience would be fab. Big nudges to those of you with big broods especially Pacific.

Labour vibes for all you pregnant ladies. I reckon the last bit of pregnancy is so rubbish just to make you want to go through labour!

Manda, are you ok?

[Flisspaps]

Just to say good morning, I honestly haven't been up since 3.30am with what feels suspiciously like labour but can't possibly be labour as I've not been induced or gone to 40+14

[Flisspaps]

But don't say anything on FB. You ain't seen me, right?

[SiameseIfYouPlease]

Ooo. < gets hot water and towels>
( cos I'm having a bath obvs)

[Flisspaps]

Stand down, all stopped when I got in the bath and DD got up!

Currently lying on my bed listening to some music with the blinds closed, hoping my primal brain takes over and starts things up again. Then DH can pack DD off to Nanny's and I can go downstairs, close the curtains and turn bloody Nick Jr off!

[SiameseIfYouPlease]

Grr fliss maybe DD could go anyway? Perhaps your subconscious is unable to let go enough while she's around/ awake.

Fingers crossed- this time tomorrow.. Etc. :)

Had a bizarre/ worrying/ ridiculous night, all on the end of the phone! Two of my close friends went out for a girly meal and one got taken ill very suddenly as the main course arrived. Massive cramping pains in tummy, white as anything, threw up.. Got a taxi to the hospital ( left meal unpaid for), the taxi driver was terrified for her, she was moaning and writhing so much. He didn't take any money- nice guy :) then she bypassed the queue in A&E, got seen instantly, they gave her a drip- no one has any idea what it is, goes for an ultrasound to rule out appendix and gall stones.. The sonographer presses down on her tummy and she lets rip the longest noisiest trump EVER. And feels much better. I nearly wet myself at 2am when I text for an update and was told this. apparently her DP isn't talking to her now because he abandoned a night out to come to her aid.

Hope that cheers you up fliss ( I had a rotten night with DD- her sleeps gone tits up since the pox)

[Flisspaps]

That's made me chuckle! How mortified must your friend be?!

DD has gone, had huge ctx by the time she was off the drive. Only 1 more since though ah well. Things seem to be happening so it's just a case of how long!

Hope your DDs sleep is sorted soon

[FlipFantasia]

Ooh fliss exciting! Am glad to hear things are starting and sending you speedy labour vibes!

siamese that is too funny about yr friend ! She must be mortified!

[SiameseIfYouPlease]

Last night much better sleep wise- slept 7 till 5 and then another hour.

DH would like me to ask if anyone else's DH is repeatly rejected. ' no daddy' is Charlottes favourite phrase ( well, next to 'tigger! Bounce!'). She won't let him do anything- not get juice even if she's asking for it, or even sing along to whatever she's singing. Unless I'm not around then she's ok. I think DH is worried that it's because he spent a large proportion of her life living elsewhere, but I think it's a phase.

scooby looks like on fb you've been having a nice time :) fingers crossed for you too if you decide to take the plunge. On mandas counsel I'm full bit B and have just stopped taking AC for the 2ww. But it seems I had a three day LH surge? Either way, I'm a good 7 days earlier in my cycle so the drugs do work.. :)

< back to pacing>

[FlipFantasia]

Ok...don't want to steal Fliss's thunder...but she has posted news of her baby and I'm going to link as I imagine she's too busy to do multiple postings - see here. Fliss well done again and looking forward to seeing pics on FB!

[simplysarahandco]

Huge congrats to fliss- brilliant news x

[RubyLovesMayMay]

Well Done Fliss (((hugs)))

How big??

Hoping this creates some momentum and my boy comes next

[RubyLovesMayMay]

Well Done Fliss (((hugs)))

How big??

Hoping this creates some momentum and my boy comes next

[BulletProofMum]

Well hello ladies. I'm so impressed you're all still going! I often wonder how everyone

It seems like yesterday that I chatted to you all here. Two eventful years for me.

Congratulations to those of you on your next one. I'm very jealous but know in my heart of hearts I'm done.