Hello All!! Feels like another lifetime since I last updated, am happy and sad to hear how you are all doing!
Chuffed - How did the MRI go? So sorry to hear about TTC, but as you say, there's so much to be thankful for having two gorgeous littlies, and who knows, these things still happen!! I hope your health is much improved by the sunshine. I've suffered with kidney problems since a mammoth infection at 15, pregnancy seems to have helped sort things out a bit but you definitely have my sympathy!
WTWTA - So sorry to hear about your mum It isn't easy, as for other's being worse off, of course, but that doesn't mean you aren't fully entitled to scream and cry that it's not fair. I really hope your mum knows how loved she is and that it's enough to carry her through, be that treatment or something sadder. Let us know how are you are, I hope you don't think me insensitive but death can be beautiful and I think it's important to strive to see the beauty and love in such awful times.
Barrelrider - How are you fairing? Was really sad to hear your news, I hope you and your family are all ok, make sure you get lots of rest, love and ice cream! If you want another baby, then I'm sending you lots of good luck vibes, I'm sure it'll happen for you when you least expect it!
Iris - Ah, the magic "no". I've little advice other than to remain firm on the things that matter, as others have said I'm sure it's just a phase. Children are so unpredictable and seem to learn behaviour from nowhere. Touch wood Beebe doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body, but she can be a right minx when she wants to be (or when I impose my unfair adult boundaries!)
Loomer - Beebe sounds like Dom and Scarlett, in to absolutely everything. She's fearless, but rather sensible which sees me hovering but not having to intervene too often! I can understand why you'd be finding work a little confusing, it can't be easy going from full to part time whilst juggling colleagues and motherhood. I say persist for a few more weeks and then listen to your heart, there's absolutely no good in doing something that makes you unhappy! Work is of course important but family and happiness are more so! Hope you get it sorted. I know I struggle with studying, just juggling everything and having two different mindsets - I call it 'mummy brain' and 'work brain'. Mix into that pregnancy brain and it all goes a little wonky.
Lyra - Good luck with weight watchers, at least you know you can loose the weight and this time it'll hopefully be done in a more healthy long lasting way! Just think of all those salads... Hmm, I love summer eating (although perhaps the ice cream and BBQ's won't be as diet friendly!) Lots of respect to you tho', I'm not looking forward to the post-baby weight loss. Urgh.
Sweetkitty - Your two sounds absolutely adorable, and I always look forward to hearing how they are getting on, more so now than ever what with the age differences being so similar to what we're going to have! Which ties in nicely with my most exciting news, we know that we're having another little girl and I couldn't be happier! It's lovely that Beebe was born at the end of January and this one will be born (hopefully) in the middle of August. Not sure how much I'm looking forward to this hot hot summer, but I'm loving the sunshine and watching Beebe toddle off to dig in sandpits or climb up park things!
As for us, blimey where to start? Beebe has been on the TV! Has anyone seen the advert for Kingdom on ITV? She made the cut for it, we were called and e-mailed by a few different people - we hadn't even realised. I think she'll be in episode two, I'm sure you'll read an excited post from me! As to the bump, definitely showing! Really loving pregnancy BUT am suffering terribly with SPD Tis horrible. Am finding ways of managing it and I have my first physio appointment on Monday. I refuse to stop being a hands on mum which means I'm often found rolling around trying to get up, but Beebe loves her new found freedom and as I said earlier is in to everything. She's such a character, and as bright as a button which means we have to be careful. She's big on copying and has taken to 'ohhhing' when she bends over and 'ahhing' when she finishes a drink. Little monkey. Am finding Uni tiresome, I've enjoyed studying and engaging my brain, but not encountering idiot after idiot. I guess I'm just not a typical student and I kind of begrudge people who imply they couldn't possibly study and drink at the same time. Bah. Still, only a few weeks left and then exams! EEK.
Just returned from my mums where we stayed for over a week, it was lovely although I missed DP, now I miss my family. DP passed his driving test and we now have a car tho' so that makes getting about a lot easier. I failed my test (for reasons I still think are unfair), but it's rebooked and so long as my hips allow me I'm keen to get it done!
Right, I've rambled long enough, am off to find something to eat, have suddenly gained an appetite! Really hope all of those who have had a bad time of late can enjoy the sunshine and things improve.
Love to you all.
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