Dec 08 - three is the new two.

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Well it seems appropriate you cheeky breeders.

I'm with Sybs. I always wear jeans for almost everything, apart from weddings, I guess. And a smart top is fine. They'll know you're preggers, try not to worry. I was invited to a party here on Saturday night, which would have been lovely, but then I found out it was black tie, so I said no thanks! Couldn't face it!

Have woken up zonked today. We're all still in our pjs. Can't be bothered to do anything!

Any ideas on presents for the girls from the baby??

New scooters or bikes? Too much? Favourite hideous Disney type thing?

Going for cropped skinny jeans and top with ballet flats. Ok?

Jam that sounds perfect!

Beans, ideas from baby...new teddy, Disney doll/princess/fairy??

DD cried the whole time we were out. I feel like an awful mum for leaving her. I thought she'd be ok.

Beans, the boys got Lego when DD was born.

It won't have done her any harm to cry Kayz. Did you and DH have fun while you were out?

Phew avoided the drinks due to singing along in the car and missed my exit off the M11 then having to work my way through town during rush hr. So we just had dinner instead.

Good avoidance skills Jam!

I'm so tired yet have to drive 5 hours to Devon today. I always do all the driving as DH's driving makes me puke. Recently DS has sort if been sleeping through the night (6.30pm - 5am). This is amazing for one of my children at 12 weeks, but he won't settle after 5am. I know that some if you have had years of early waking and I did with DD1 but its a killer isn't it?

That is a brilliant skill, Jam! But why are you awake so early when you haven't got the boys?

Arti, poor you! Miserable having to drive when tired. I've got similar on Tuesday. Will be in bed by 9 Monday night, I think!

Kayz, don't worry re DD. Your ILs would have called you if they thought there was cause for concern. I hope you managed to enjoy your night out while you didn't know she was crying!!!

X

Body clock and already uncomfy when sleeping.

Oh gosh, know the feeling. I've been doing ok sleeping, but last few nights have turned into back ache and wee fest. Joy.

Hello, I am ashamed that this thread has passed 400 messages and I haven't even stuck my head in to say hi. Please accept or (delete as appropriate) as my peace offering. I find there's so little time after work and putting 2 girls to bed, especially with DD2 going through a separation anxiety phase, which is draining. Tell me that this too shall pass. I have used my lunch breaks wisely this week and read every post

Firstly, I don't think I congratulated Mom on the last thread. Lovely, lovely news.

Also good news on Lady's mortgage, Sybs' current employment, Deids' and Arti's DD's school reports, ongoing renovations, holidays et al

Not such good news about Rubes' run of bad luck, I hope that has passed now

As I have no hope if catching up with everyone, I'll offer a sheepish wave to everyone else

I have hung onto every word of the 'to three or not to three' discussions, in the hope that you might make a decision for me. DH is happy to stop, but could be persuaded if I really want another I think. But I don't know if I do. I don't want DD2 to be my last, and thought of not experiencing pregnancy and birth (highs and lows) again makes me very sad. But I don't think I want another child, I think our family unit is full

In my news, we had a lovely holiday in Norfolk last month, during one of the mega hot weeks, and it was gorgeous . And in the last week I have 2 New Guinea pigs (which I've fallen head over heels in love with) and a clutch of gallstones (which I'm not so much in love with). I'm seeing my Dr on Monday to find out what management/treatment is needed. Googling suggests avoiding fatty or spicy food, so tonight we're having curry then cheesecake for tea, just in case they're banned from now on

I will try harder to pop in more regularly, but even if I'm not posting I am lurking and thinking of you, especially those doing the very important job of growing new babies

Urgh just lost post!!!
ZJ so funny re last meal! Hope you get it sorted.
In NY and my string of bad luck continues! (Tho not bad) issue getting thru immigration again, thought dd better (threw up 3 times in morrisons day before I left) but dh had to collect her this morning as throwing up at nursery) forgot charger do having to run to reception to use their dock! Forgot spare undies so going commando and have washed only pair for return flight, on it goes!
Jam good that your night worked out!
Kayz yes I knew they would love it! Don't worry I'd actually leave dd a few more times. Bet she'll be fine after a couple more nights out!
Right must go before battery drains again. Off to the gym - commando!

We did really enjoy ourselves. There is a burger restaurant in Bristol we go to every time we come down here. Then we went Gromit hunting as there are 79 5ft Gromits in and around Bristol.

I hope DD gets used to being left or she'll cry for a week when we go to Barcelona next year.

Oh Rubes, it's all go. On the pant front, I've decided I am going to invest in so me really nice pants in December (post bleeding etc!!). All my keks are on their last legs and I fancy something a bit prettier than the usual M&S cheapies.
ZJ! Lovely to hear from you!

Kayz, I second what Rubes says. If you can leave DD a few meow times, your life will get easier and so will hers as she'll get used to it and start to enjoy it

X

More, not meow!

Hilarious! Meow.
Yes I was sporting some tesco pants for some time. Then I shaved some lard off my rump and decided to treat myself to some Victorias Secret pants in the US. I should look after them better than chucking in washing machine and tumble dryer as looking a bit weathered now.
Went to gym commando. What a struggle. Was constantly wondering if other gym goers would notice my commando induced camel toe so couldn't focus
Urgh phone at 36% again. Must preserve for Skype before flight.

Camel hoof! Well done, Rubes!

Off to bed now. Restless legs already. Bugger.

Ha ha Rubes your commando treadmill action did make me giggle...camel hoof!!! Beans you are funny! I know what you mean about pants though. I treated myself to some new undies pre hols...felt so much nicer than the usual 'George at Asda pack of 7's', that I've chucked in the trolley on the weekly shop!

ZJ hello!!

Kayz, don't feel too bad about DD crying. Leave her a few more times if you can she'll get used to it. Its important that you get some time to yourself too.

Right best go and get the car, left it at nearby hotel as we were at a wedding last night. Drunk lots and danced. Was good but it was a wedding of a work pal of DH. I always make a tit of myself in front of his work pals . Only about a 3 mile trek so not far and the DC's stayed at my mums...best go and get them too

Is it called camel hoof over here? Always known it as camel toe. Anywho same same.

i always have to make a conscious effort not to make a tit of myself at dh work do's. at the last one, one of the consultants set fire to a nurse when he dropped a tray if flaming sambucca walking through the tables pissed, so no worries there- he was def the tit.
Right. Dd seems to be better. We are off school show shopping for ds in a sec.

School shoe shopping actually.

I think the correct term would be a 'toe'

I need shoes for both mine too. Putting it off in case their feet grow!!

I'm knackered in need of a power nap! Only partied till 1am. Not exactly hardcore. I drink too fast in company I don't know that we'll (like a nervous tick). And then just end up drunk. Although Dh informs me in an using way. I told one of his bosses he looked like a young Louis Walsh, which to be fair he did. Only taller... not that i know how tall Walsh is tbh. He bought me a vodka though so don't think he held a grudge

An amusing way, not using that just sounds odd!!

Deids! You have brightened my day.better Louis Walsh than Simon Cowell. Speaking of BGT type stuff, does anyone else find Stephen Mulherne very funny?

I managed to sleep for an hour this pm while my lovely helper took the girls to the beach! Feel so much more human. Is it bad that I'm not really missing DH? It would be easier were he here, but the DDs and I rub along pretty well together without him. I am missing Dad as its v much his place, but so nice to spend time amongst his things; find it v comforting.

Clarkes measured his feet at 10G. He walked in wearing 8G He was loving the big boy school shoe shopping. They asked him to do a little jog and he sprinted the length of the shop, nearly took out 2 customers and just stopped shy of the glass wall. Hell of a lot better experience than his face plant at the door last time, at the thought of shoe shopping. We have come along way. He liked the most expensive and mil paid. Win win.
Decided to carry on with the uniform sorting, and glad I did as some of it had to be ordered. Apparently some mothers are doing this sort of stuff weeks before school I'm such a newbie at this.
Can I ask, what's the story with PE shoes? mil is banging on about plimsolls, but to me, I'm don't they just wear trainers? The school says you leave the PE kit there..... In which case trainers would be needed on the weekend. these Plimsoll thingys look seriously uncomfortable. Sorry the rookie Aussie is clueless. Can someone shed some light?

cp beans, no, not bad, sounds like just what you need - reflecting on your Dad and all. Helper girl sounds perfect.