Dec 08 mums - any more for any more?

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New thread! Hope this is ok :)

I'm in Middlesbrough. My step-dad is doing a bungee jump of the Transporter Bridge. My step-brother got him it as an Xmas present. The crazy loon!!!

Bonjour! Am in Lyon, having a lovely time. Snoozing and eating loads. Probably illegal food like dried ham, but it's so gooooood!

Kayz, that's tough. Not sure what to suggest. Probably talking it through. I know with dogs you're not meant to comfort them too much when they're nervous of something as it reinforces their fear, but it's not really the same!

Arti, where's your baby news???

I've been doing loads of walking here and just suddenly found it uncomfortable towards the end of our pottering today and actually felt preggers. Got 20 week scan on Weds, unbelievably. Can now feel it on outside of body when the baby wiggles. Just.

DD2's temperature still there, so am missing them pretty keenly, but DH reassures me they are fine. Feeling a bit guilty for not being there at the mo, but it is so nice catching up on my sleep. Friday night I did 10.5hrs straight and had a 2hr snooze yesterday afternoon too! Just had an hour now too and off for a Chinese meal tonight. Lovely!

Right, must go and natter to my friend!

X

Not much to say but marking my place!

Living on the edge: doing a 250 miles round trip in a 1975 Triumph with a failing clutch. Thank God there are few hills in Essex.

Any news from Arti?

Hello all,

I was just checking in to see if arti has given us a bank holiday arrival.

Kayz We've not had any major phobias but if dd1 sees a spider she gets frightened. I try and keep it breezy, have a hug and then explain spiders don't hurt us, they are more likely to be scared of us etc. Dd2 is very scared of unexplained noises e.g. washing machines etc.

I think fears need to be taken seriously and not dismissed as silly, yet balance it with getting down to their level and talking through how there isn't anything to be scared of really.

Hi All

No big news here. I felt awful yesterday, really dizzy and odd, but more normal today and no signs of actual labour. Not even a show. I'm having a sweep tomorrow followed immediately by brunch with friends at a lovely place in town then a walk round the Royal Academy. If the sweep gets things going it could be quite a public labour, I am totally sure it won't do a thing though. I am only 38+2 (baby now measuring 9lbs, arrrgghhhh).

Kayz - I have no real experience of phobias in children except that DD1 was very scared of dogs aged 3 and 4. We tried to keep exposing her but very gently and with lots of reassurance. She loves dogs now so I think it was a phase.

Effie - Do you own a 1975 Triumph??? That is so great. Is it your main car?

Beans - I am so glad that France was fun. Good luck for the 20 week scan this week. Will you find out the gender.

Rubes - Huge CONGRATULATIONS to your DH on his exam results. It must be such a relief that he can relax now. Does it make your possible move any more certain?

Right, off to package loads of Ebay parcels and waddle to the Post Office.

Hello over there on Lyon Beans, I'm just across the way in Royat. Lovely here a little cloudy today but still warm enough to get around in shorts & T's. The boys have been swimming in the pool the last few days & loving it. I think when we get home (to Australia) we need to get a pool. We have a cute little cottage here at a campsite there is almost no one around and we can walk straight into the bush at the back. The boys & I went for a little bush walk this morning lots of climbing rocks & into caves & scratched legs. Lots of fun. Poor DH is a bit unwell with a cold, always happens. We also did our usual French holiday tradition of visiting a decathlon. Bought Rollerblades for the boys, snorkeling gear and one of those poles with a string & tennis ball attached. The boys are hooked.

Right must choof I've got the washing on & must go pop it in the dryer. Sorry for the lack of personals.

Oh Effie must add I always wanted a triumph my dad had one of their motorbikes.

And hooray for exam results Rubs, that must be a weight off. Good on him after all that hard slog. I've said it before, doctors have a hard life, despite the public thinking its all golf courses and high wages.

Just popping on quickly, hope your all enjoying this gorgeous sunshine. It certainly makes for a better mood!!

I've applied for a FT job. Doing similar to what I am now but a really good salary for a FT week, which is only 36 hrs. I really fancy it...bet I don't even get an interview

The Apprentice tonight. Who's watching??

Hi all. Got back from France yesterday, and it was so lovely. However, DD2 still really unwell. In fact, given she's been asleep since 4.15, I'll be signing off shortly. Took her to nurse today who said if she's not better by Friday then she will give her antibiotics. She's to be off childcare and all activities all week, so just rest and lots of water. She's not eating anything either. Had to sleep with her last night and am v tired and worried. She'll be coming to the scan with us tomorrow!

I must away to sleep.

Night night all. DB let us know how job goes.

Arti, sweep sounds promising... Were you late or early with girls?

Rubes, yay for DH!

X

Thanks all re dh. Yeah massive relief it went so well. Long boozy weekend here then vomiting child all day on wedding anniversary. How was tours Summer? Arti its mainly that he can now continue the extra work he had to cut down on for study. Ill be back helping him and if we can afford buying this house we will do some work to it, stay a couple of years here then sell to move closer to where he works. No baby? Yet?

Kayz hope he just grows out of it. Ds was scared of bubble bath for ages. Dh was in Middlesborough too.

Deids I didn't know Apprentice was starting until half way thru! So I plus oned last nights and am on board from now good luck with the job!

Beans France sounded nice. Same Vag. Hope dd is better soon.

I see the usual weather has resumed I get it now why Brits talk about weather so much. You kind of get obsessed with when the sun will come out. Took it for granted back home. Kids were actually in paddling pool at weekend! Madness. It was freezing. I cannot wait for Spain. ???

"yours Summer (wedding anniversary)" not "tours"

Also Summer if you're there. Which Islabike did you get ds? We are thinking of upgrading the heavy arsed Halfords job for an Islabike the size / age recommendations are slightly different to other bike age / size recommendations. We were thinking the CNOC16 ? But the Beinn20 small says suitable from 5 years which to me sounds far too big?!

Or maybe the 14? Which he has now. No idea how much they grow!

Morning all. Sadly DD1 won't even sit on her bike, even with stabilisers. He's total meltdown.

Off for scan in a min. DH taken DD1 to school and DD2 coming to scan as still not right, despite 14.5 hrs sleep!!

I haven't felt the baby move for a v long time. Usually notice subconsciously with the girls, then last night I realised I hadn't noticed at all, but wasn't sure how long for. And still haven't felt it since. Sure all will be well, but keep your fingers crossed for me today!

Big love xx

Good luck today Beans! I'm sure all is fine and well. Probably just all that lovely food in France made baby tight for wriggling! Are you finding out the sex??? Please say yes
Hope DD feels better soon, I bet she'll perk up at the scan. She's probably faking it now so she can go DS was vomiting non stop and high temp then all over and back on his bike in about 8 hours. Twas very odd.

Good luck Beans!

Rubes, we got the smallest peddle Isla Bike for DD2 and now as an average height 6 year old shed too tall for it so we are about to order the next one up, but having seen other kids with that one I know it would have been way too big for her age 4. I love Isla bikes, so light and nifty.

Just had a sweep. I'm 2cm dilated but baby not v engaged and cervix thick so I'm not hopeful of results. The tough Jsmacian midwife didn't half go for it though, I'd forgotten how painful it can be.

Hello! Luckily all was well and nipper was v active. Hurrah! We weren't finding out the sex which was lucky as apparently it was lying on its front anyway, so no view!

So relieved all ok. Was nervous!

Wow, Arti, 2cm. Does that mean imminent arrival of DS??? X

Great news beans. But aww I hate surprises!

Arti isn't the smallest Islabike a 12 inch? Ds has 14 now. So will either get that size again or go 16.

Ds has worms. I've hightailed it to the chemist and now (sorry Lady) have come to Costco as I left the dogs wormer here last visit and I'm a bit paranoid! Doesn't mean we won't catch up soon - will just have more time

Great news Beans.

Arti that means it could be any day now doesnt it?

My dog has just rolled in and eaten fresh horse poo.

That's great news Beans.

My brothers fiancée has dumped him by a fuckin letter today. How could anyone do that?

Yay beans wonderful news

Arti this is very exciting...I reckon we will have new thread baby by the weekend!!

Rubes DS's bike is a 12" but he's a quite a tall boy and its looking a bit small for him. But he's not a fan so it's in mint condition. Grim on the worms, hope DS is ok

Right must each lunch am famished!! Trying to shed a few pounds in preparation for the summer, I'm bored already!

Jam! Was just thinking about you and thinking you'd been a bit quiet... How are you doing? All ok?

Kayz, that's rough. Did she say why? Better now than after the wedding, I guess, but still shoddy. How's DS and his fears?

She doesn't feel the same anymore. She bloody wrote 'its not you, it's me'

Beans hi!. Feel completely ok no morning sickness or tiredness or anything so am totally panicking that its another MMC. The only thing giving me hope that all is ok is the fact that my belly is enormous!. My DSIS is 17wks and b the end of the day my belly is bigger than hers and I am only coming up to 8wks.

Is it her first, Jam?
I've got a friend who is also on her third and 3 weeks ahead of me and she isn't into her maternity jeans yet. V depressing. I have been since week 11!!!!