Dec 08 Mums - Onwards and bloody well upwards!

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How's this? Thought I'd just press on with it!

Awww Beans that is lovely. I've been nominated too. A complete shock, and people call MN a bunch of vipers

Hee hee, ZJ!
It must be one of you lovely lot as I'm not on any other threads. So thank you.

DH and I shifted all the logs tonight. My back hurts and my hands are raw, but it's quite satisfying!

Night night. X

urgh too much to catch up on. Must do it though!

Glad you are doing ok. You certainly deserve a little treat, glad someone on here was on the ball and nominated you :)

So sunday was spent in hospital while ds1 puked lots. Monday afternoon ds2 still poorly, dd starts spewing. Tues dd sleeps, ds2 just about recovers and definitely becomes unconstipated (resulted in a full was load all by itself that did). Wed dd spews again and spends another morning chucking up bile into a bowl on a reglar basis.

we are now all ok I think except ds2 has a cold. ds1 has missed out touch wood. so, one day of half term left to have fun!

the baby is soooooo clingy to me at the moment (started before he was ill). he only reall sleeps on me. if dh has him and I walk into the room he reaches out for me. at night he looks for me too.

I'm waaaaay behind but just wanted to say I got back from Trieste ok and then went straight to Mum's, got back last night. Bit of a crazy rush as am going out at 4.30 (to see James Bond film with DP...not my first choice but I'm sure it will be ok...) then I have my stepmother coming tomorrow morn and she's staying for the weekend as it's the first anniversary of Dad's death on Sun. Then on Sunday night I am off to the radio recording of WG's DH's show so will see Spot and KP there, I gather. Excellent!

Anyway, won't be catching up until Mon but I did want to say hello and sorry to hear about your friend, RT. From what I know of her, I doubt she'd hild anything against you, but how awfully sad.

Love to all. Wotcha PD! Glad I didn't drive you off

Hey Ladies

I had my nuchal test today and the results weren't great. The baby's nuchal fold is thicker than average although not above 3.5mm which is when the NHS recommends an amnio. I await my combined results and the results of the special new test I had at the Fetal Medicine Centre last week bit I'm a bit stressed. You probably don't remember but I had the same kind of result with DD2 so I've been here before and she was healthy. It's hard though as I need to te work urgently and this uncertainty could go on for weeks and I can't hide it for that ling so will have to announce anyway.

I think I might be about to eat a whole tub of Haagan Dass.

Oh RT, will keep it all crossed for you. What a worry. But hopefully all will be well as it was with DD2. Poor you. Thinking of you in stressful times. I am going to eat a tube of Pringles while you ear ice cream.

Big big hugs xxx

God I need to keep away from google. Am now much more worried as Dr Gpogle says my nuchsl measurement gives 1:45 chance of Downs. Hospital said nothing like that. The Internet can be a curse sometimes.

DON'T GOOGLE! Heavens, it makes everything seem terrible.

DD2 in a big bed tonight. And when I say big, I mean bloody HUGE! She looks so diddy and sweet in it! But so far so good. No squeaking. But she is a real wriggler, so who knows how long it'll last!

I'm drinking rose Sancerre. And about to have a curry as DH seeing his sister this weekend, back tomorrow pm. Yumbo! X

Just ducking in again. James Bond film was most enjoyable (don't know why I am surprised).

RT - when I had O, was given a 1:96. You'll remember I had a CVS. Your risk is prob nothing like 1 in 45 cos they have to factor in all the other info and elements to give an overall picture so try not to worry (easy for me to say I know).

RT I have a friend who had a high risk score and v high after the amnio. (1:14) Docs advised termination (US) she booked then last minute changed her mind. She had a 100% healthy baby. Wait for all the figures, and try not to worry as you're not even anywhere near that. I feel for you as this stuff was my biggest worry in both pregnancies. Remember your hormones make everything seem much worse (as does google! - I'm the worst for that)

Lady, we're going to see that next week. Glad it was good as not my first choice either

Oh no just heard on the news the NYC marathon has been cancelled. Poor MrJam.

RT I wish I could say something to make you feel better. I had a friend who went through similar and her scans showed possible cardiac problems as well as the neck thickening. However, everything was fine in the end baby completely normal. I know that doesn't help. If you do decide to have the amnio, I think the risks these days are a lot less than they used to be.

Lady I quite like James bond movies but i haven't seen any of Danial Craig's movies (as JB). I think i would quite like to see this one at the movies. When i was travelling across to India my friends and i used to listen to the James bond theme song album.

RT, was this nuchal done at FMC? I only ask as I know several women who have had worrying readings at hospital only to have everything confirme as fine by the FMC obstetricians. Could you have an amnio to put your mind at rest? The FMC would be able to do that for you quickly and get the results to you at bionic speed. Dr Google is notoriously pessimistic and should be avoided. THinking of you. Huge hugs. Hope the ice cream helped.

So I spent last night searching old threads to find where I posted about DD2's nuchal as I neededto remind myself of what exactly happened with her. The search involved looking at several of our early ante natal threads and it was just lovely seeing how what a support we were to each other even only a few weeks after "meeting". We are a pretty unusual group I think ladies, when I compare our early bond and depth of posts to the May 2013 antenatal thread it's incomparable. But boy we could (and still can) talk!

Sybs, having dug out the threads from last time I realise I was 1:50 for Doens then the FMC nuchal took into account utter factors not covered by NHS and my risk reduced to 1:5500 so you are spot on. I'm going back to FMC a week on Monday to have full nuchal and results of this new prenatal test I had last week and they say that is 99.5% accurate for Downs. So it's just a waiting game really and it's only 9 days but right now that seems an eternity.

Sorry to me so Me Me Me. I realise I haven't even celebrated Poison Dwarf's return. Hi PD! We love it when you drop in.

We need to finalise the Lindon meet date before it slips again. What shall we do???? Someone make an executive decision.

Huge hugs to you RT. I hope all further tests go well.

Sorry Jam household. Must be a strange atmosphere over there.

I've not seen a good Bond in ages. Not been to the cinema in ages. Friend has posted on FB they went to our local (someone described it as renting the dvd and inviting a bunch of strangers to watch it in your living room) cinema last night and something went wrong so they have only seen 2/3 of Skyfall .

The FMC will sort you out, RT. 9 days seems ages but will fly by. We will hold your hand in the meantime. Take care and take it easy XXXXXXX

RT thinking of you.

So marathon has been cancelled gutted for DH but really feel its been very badly handled. They opened the expo yesterday and thousands of runners turned up to get their bibs and spend $$$$$$ on branded merchandise. They should have cancelled earlier.

It's a very strange city. North of 37th st you wouldn't know there was any problem. Shops resteraunts open etc. then the dividing line is the st our hotel is on. So we have had no power but we have had hot water.

The difficulty is and what is not clear back home how bad Staten Island is it looks like a disaster zone. Same as NJ. Where my best friend lives. Their bar is totalled. We have not been able to see her as trains are not running, to catch a bus means a 3 block long line. We are hoping the ferries will be back on so we can at least go give them a hug. There is a huge gas shortage on our ride into the city there was lines at the gas station several miles long.

Having lived in NY and met DH here and we got married here I am very sad for my 2nd home.

RT I'm sure all will turn out well in the end but it must still be such a worry. How come you have to tell your work so early? Nice that you've been able to give yourself a little reassurance in the meantime by looking at the old threads. Sometimes I wish I posted more about the DCs even just for that reason, as I don't keep a diary and have a terrible memory. I'm always amazed when people post stuff like 'DD went through a phase like that about 16 weeks and it lasted x and then y happened...' my DCs' babyhood is just a blur in comparison.

Yes it's amazing how lively this thread still is after 4 and a half years or so. I must try & get on more often. Mind you the less I come on the less I have to say when I do post!

So, in the spirit of charting the DCs' development, has anybody else's DD (or DS) discovered their bits? In the last few days DD has taken to rocking and rubbing herself up against the arm of the sofa whilst grunting and panting furiously. Quite amusing but also a little unsettling! Anyway she started doing it when we had people round the other day (only DP's mum & DC's cousin) and I didn't really know how to handle it. On one hand I don't want to make her feel bad but on the other I don't really want her doing it when we have guests. In the end I took her upstairs and told her she mustn't do that when we have visitors, but I felt dead mean as I would normally explain why she isn't allowed to do something so she had no comprehension of why she was being told off and was quite upset by it. Anybody else had similar experiences? I looked it up on MN and it is very common but could apparently last years!

Beans/Kayz what is this Christmas nomination thingie? Beans we too went to see Madagascar 3 yesterday, our first 3D experience. Note to self: sherbet, a 3 year old and 3D glasses are not a good combination. The film was okay but bloody hell £37 for the 4 of us (gulp). First time we've been outside the Saturday morning club when the whole family can go for a fiver. And probably the last.

Don't think I'll be checking out the Bond film but it would be great to see something enjoyable at the pictures. The last non-kids film I went to was the Inbetweeners which must have been well over a year ago now.

Indith your half term sounds like a whole heap of fun.

Jam not been following the NY thing for the last couple of days - will you be able to get back okay?

I could make an executive decision about the meet-up date if you like RT - if someone could post a link or the dates pretty please!

RT I'm sure it'll all be ok. The wait must be horrible but try and keep your mind of things. How is DD2?

DH is taking the boys to see Madagascar 3 tomorrow. I'm going to wander round York with DD if its nice.

PD, the Christmas thing is the MN Christmas appeal. You can nominate people who are nice or have had a rough time etc to get presents from a Mumsnetter. I couldn't believe it when I got the email saying I'd been nominated.

Oh RT, how worrying. I'm sure all will be absolutely fine. The 9 days will pass soon enough. You must vent your feelings here as much as poss and we will chat lots to try and take your mind of it as best we can.

PD lovely to hear from you.

Just back from a lovely week in the Cotswolds with the family. Ladyt I know we spoke about trying to meet up. But I realised you were away at your mums and I think I was a fair way from you. Maybe next time. Anyway its a beautiful part of the country. We stayed in a massive house with mum, dad and my sister and her brood. Drunk too much and ate too much!

Tonight is FILs 70th meal out...........

Hi all, pd here is meet up thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/meetups/1577265-December-08-Mums-pre-Christmas-meet-up?msgid=35163197#35163197

Rt fingers crossed 9 days time. Step away from google! Hard I know!

Jam balls about the marathon! HoMpe you get to see your friends. Pretty shocking stuff.

Just waiting for dh to get back from us but west coast. Been away the last week.

Lovely to hear from pd and effie!

Thanks for the link SL. Have cheekily suggested a firm date (Friday 23rd) but obviously since I'm practically a gatecrasher you can all tell me to bog off if no good!

Can't wait to hear about the meal out tonight Deids - have a fab time and don't let that miserable fecker spoil it for everyone. Maybe you should start off with a whip round to shame him pay for his starter and dessert. Or just bring him a packet of biscuits or a lolly (or maybe one of those big dummies you get at fairgrounds) so he doesn't feel left out while you are having your puds.

Hah and so it begins... BIL's wife (miserable SIL) isn't coming tonight she has a migraine (she always has a migraine for family do's). So at least now they might have a starter. Although PD I actually love the idea of a whip round for him.

FIL is now stressing there will be 13 of us at the table and this is clearly a sign of Armageddon . So my other SIL is bringing her 8 yr old son to avoid catastrophic disaster and impending doom!! Oh joy. She rang to see if I minded. Why would I mind? My DC's are now the only grandchildren not in attendance at the so-called 'adults only' meal. I have rung ahead to the restaurant and specified 16 crates of wine just for me!!!

I think you should go for cocktails before the meal. If you arrive half cut you might be able to survive the rest of it. Honestly you are a saint, there is no way I could have got this far without hitting some heads together, telling a few home truths and seriously insulting a lot of people!

Oh DB I am so waiting out for your post match analysis. I only wish that you come home and update on proceedings whilst sloshed. The 13 people took the biscuit and i nearly wet myself. He does realise that the number 13 is only a problem is your living in the 14th century and are one of the Knights Templar.

RT again I have no comforting words, but I do recommend the hot chocolate in the machine at the FMC and the toilets are lovely. I don't think there is anything you can do to stop worrying about this but we are here to listen to you whenever that fear gets too much for you.

DH and I have a 10km race together tomorrow, I'm quite excited. It is a dunes and beach run so I'm not expecting the best time, but i would like to get a good placing and I'll run as hard as i can.

Deids, is it wrong to be really looking forward to hearing about the meal?

We've just got in. DD is teething and had been in a huge grump all day. She was clearly tired but wouldn't/couldn't sleep. So we took her and the boys for a drive so she could sleep and they could see fireworks.

I wish her teeth would just hurry up.