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When did Cruz and Mateo arrive in relation to due date?

CM you only need one hand to bake a cake

AM called for a chat today she is coming to see me next week

SKY my lovely so sorry i missed your post, how are you about it now? Did i thank you for the gorgeous jumper you sent for Indie? It is so sweet, thank you.

She needs feeding in an hour, you boobies still work right?

I mentioned to one of the Managers in work that I was pg earlier. He has just come in with flowers for me. Weird, non?

LG&T come over here, B & A can scream and head bang to their hearts content and Indie and Lachie can natter to each other in the wee small hours.

Pink--I think it's really sweet.

LG&T--a friend of mine had a solution to your problem. her son started climbing out of his crib at 10 months, so bought a doorknob with a lock on it, put the lock on the outside and locked him in everynight. It's sounds kind of cruel, but it worked.

Weird Pink, sweet though i suppose < cynical >

AM i think we will get him a bed when dh gets back thank you though

MrsJB he will not settle in bed in with me, he thinks it is paly time. If he did i wouldn't mind a bit. Indie sleeps in her crib now and i could have him snuggled next to me. He is not however an ordinary boy, he will not be hugged. He just get's up and jumps around, touches stuff he isnot allowed to and wakes the girl up.

He is sat in front of me right now watching the Pig known as Peppa looking like butter would't melt... He is yawning but that means nowt.

Tilly how isit going?

MKG what size is the girl before i post these outfits.

Give him the lg&t. That might help, for tonight at least.

Slightly spooky Pink. What's he after? Your knickers or your job?

April STOP SHOPPING it might not end up as a pink one.

MrsJB, if I email you the french ebay site, will you buy the Ellie for me and can I pay you into a UK account? There have been too many close scrapes involving the beast, my nerves are ruined. Besides we washed him today and I am embarrased to say the one on ebay that is two tone and a lovely bright yellow is the same as ours. Ours was dirt coloured.

I'm ok thanks - still don't feel "right" but could be being paranoid ?... Anyway - scan booked for Monday so we shall know one way or the other then

We've had two new babies in the family today and yesterday - have seen pics and am very broody . On a sadder note, my mum's cat died yesterday. She was 22 so not a bad old age but my mum is distraught . Must send some flowers.

PJ - I think its sweet btw

Oh Tilly good luck.

Tilly, good luck on Monday. I'll keep everything crossed for you.
LG&T I'm sorry you're having such a hard time of it with B. I think I would have run away by now if I was you. Sometimes I struggle with two and feel terrible for it. You know what you have to do but it is hard. Go for it, I always thought you were in the tough mummy club!!
PJ, how sweet of your manager.
Happy Birthday to Callum, sorry it's a bit late. I bet you had a lovely day. I can't believe my little baby is 2 on Friday. Keep your fingers crossed for a nice day on Sunday so we can have a bbq. We really can't fit all the people in the house!
Charley, hello hun. Hope you are well.
We're all fine. Time seems to be flying along at the moment. R is 2 on Friday, C starts school in September and dh starts his GTP in September too. C thinks it's so cool that he's starting school at the same time as his Daddy.

Thanks for all the birthday messages for Callum. We had a lovely day. Went to a soft play place which was really quiet as it was a school day and he loved going up and down all the huge slides with Daddy. He feel asleep on the way home so has only just gone to bed!

So sorry to hear you are having a hard time LG&T. It will pass. Thats what I keep telling myself anyway . Bloody hard at the the time though! Big hug.

Florida looks amazing AM. Wish I was there. Thanks for the birthday list link x

Good luck on Monday Tilly. Will have everything crossed for you x

AL - we had the same problem yesterday and have a VERY full house as it was not particularly nice outside. Hope the weather is better for your bbq and the R has a lovely day

lg&t I didn't mean in bed with you I meant his cot and all! I do hope tonight is better for you, lack of sleep I'm sure is a big contributer to feeling like loosing it.

TMAM of course, absolutely, e-mail me.

Had a moment myself this evening, after class tonight we had the normal demo group practice and then they stopped for a group discussion. Well, after a while I had to walk out. Not sure what came over me really but I was soooooo frustrated with not understanding everything, they all talk so fast, over each other, my head was exploding, I was desparate to understand what was going on as I could gather as much as it was about whether the group would continue to demo come September or cease? I went outside and couldn't stop myself but I cried! 32 (nearly) ffs and I'm crying. Now I'm embarassed as one of the lovely ladies came out to see if I was OK. Twat! Then I have to explain why I'm upset with my self and not the group or anything..... I want to understand everything and have my say, it's so annoying not being able to!

I know!

Oh I forgot Jorja is starting school in Sptember! Mornings only all week to start with, she will be in the same class as Maddie, I'm sure she'll boss her about look after her. What will I do?

So LG&T are you still alive? More importantly are those two tiddlers still alive?

April I love the disney pics, you all look so well. E is so grown up!

I'm glad Callum had a lovely day Sky.

Tilly, I am keeping all fingers and toes crossed for Monday.

J too starts school in September, three mornings a week. More bloody school runs.

MrsJB That is so not like you to be upset. You are doing AMAZINGLY well with your French, look at how brave you have been to immerse yourself into a bunch of strangers all speaking their mother tongue AND take up a new hobby. You have my total respect. It's natural to be frustrated by not being able to understand or keep up. When I am in a bunch of excitable froggie ladies a great deal of it goes totally over my head. You could ask them to slow down a bit (but they don't often tbh in my experience ) or, you could get one of them aside before the practice and explain that you may not get it all and could she explain more simply to you during the break/at the end. Bravo ma cherie.

Been up since 0325, needless to say it last night was not a roaring success.

Tills i am sure it will all be ok on Monday

MRSJB you are indeed super brave doing what you do i, i would be such a wuss. Perhaps you are PMTish, that used to tip me over the edge sometimes. Have some love from me.

We were up from 4.19am LG&T, then went back to sleep at half six and missed the alarm. A was demanding a bottle, I think my response was, 'You've got no chance, get BACK TO SLEEP!'

LG&T, sorry you've got so much to deal with at the moment, hope you find a solution to B climbing out of his cot soon.

Belated happy birthday to Callum.

Danny was 2 on Monday and we celebrated with a picnic in the park on Sunday afternoon. AL, will keep my fingers crossed for you, that was me panicking last week.

A stayed in her own bed all night last night. I mean, I know it's next to our bed, but even so, a small triumph.

I am still not feeling very pg, and still shitting myself over these pains in my tummy. They are fairly regular, like mild cramps, and have been since before AF was even due. I spoke to a midwife I know last night, who told me not to worry about it, but I am petrifying myself googling ectopics and missed miscarriage, and for some reason, lurking on the miscarriage threads. What a joy I am!

I only feel a bit sick when I am hungry, but have major heartburn.

OK, whine over.

Hope everyone is OK, and that LG&T had a better night last night. And Mrs JB - that thing with the necklace would have pissed me off too.

PJ--OK now, stop being paranoid.

LG&T- I hope things get better for you soon. Just breath and do yoga-esque crap.

Oh and the girl is about to go into 3-6 mo clothes. God she's growing so fast it makes me sad.

Pictures: I will post soon, I'm still recovering my life and the fact that everything that was on my computer is now gone. I'll try to do that today.

Big hellos to everyone!

Pink, please stop worrying. Those stretchy pains are perfectly normal - i am still getting them at 21+weeks. PLEASE stop googling. Well done to A on sleeping in her bed all night x

MrsJB, how are you? Sorry to see that you got upset/frustrated. You are fantasic, i couldnt move to a non English speaking country and do what you are doing x

LG&T how are things today?

MKG cant wait to see pictures of A. I'm on your side of the world for another 2 weeks, although perhaps a tad to far south for a meet up

Dh just taken J down to the pool whilst E is having a nap. Decided to use my 'rest' time to catch up with you ladies Bump feels massive and people keep saying so... Was pleased to stand next to a lady who is also pg with no.3 and due 2 wks before and looked about the same size, so dont feel too too big

Big hellos to everyone else xx

And because i am bound to forget....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR TOMORROW TO :
RUBY - AbbyLou
AIDEN - BensonBlueBird
SAMUEL - Anneme

Good morning good morning.

Lordy gin..Mae is also kicking off at bedtime and climbing out of her cot.She bellows and wakes Lily and it just turns into a fucking circus.I am heartily sick of it and I dont know what to do either.Her bed is coming at the weekend but I think if anything that will make it worse because she will be able to get out of it easier.
Last night they were both still up at 10pm and I had been trying to get them in bed for 2 hours.Eventually i gave up and we all fell asleep on the sofa watching the news.Great pareting Scoot.Do you want to come here and stay for a bit and we can form a support group-or else just lock them all in a room and get stuck into the Bombay Sapphire?

DH's Dad had a heart attack last Sunday whilst as Center Parks in the Lakes.DH got back from his stag weekend in Edinburgh at 5 and by 6 was driving to Carlisle where his Dad is in hosp.He is still there.Poor FIL hasnt really woken up yet and DH read in his notes that on top of everything else an X ray they did on his lungs (he has breathing issues anyway) revealed a soft tissue growth that was probably malignant.Does not sound good.
DH is in a real 2 and 8.but is bottling which means he will soon lost it spectacularly.

The girls are playing up because they want their Dad but we cant go as it is mu Saturday to work tomorrow.Work has been ruddy dreadful.I was there till 11pm on Tuesday (girls at cm till 11.45pm god bless the minder again, great parenting)The following day I had a bit of a meltdown with my boss when she said I ought to go home 'in case I made a mistake'.I said 'I will go home if you are concerned for me personally but I find it HIGHLY offensive to have my professionalism questioned when I have actually been working my arse off'and flounced.Thereby proving in fact that I am not in fact very professional.Whatever.

Great news on your neice Mrs JB..

Dont panic PJ-Is just everything stretching..New Years is going to be party party party at yours then!I do love a festive baby

Happy Bithday to all who are today..

And a big kiss to everyone else..I do miss you all when I cant get on.

I am supposed to be going to see a band tonight at KOKO in Camden.I dont feel like it at all, but that said if I have to do another bedtime with these kids I may explode.My teeth are actually hurting as I have taken to grinding them .Might be better for all of us if I leave it to my lovely friend who is coming to babysit I think.I am such a good Mother

Scoot - so sorry about your FIL, poor DH, M is the same, though. My FIL has 'issues' and M tends to bottle them up, and then at some point, it all comes out in a torrent. I'm sure you're doing all you can.

L slept in her bed all night again! I would stress once again, however, that it is next to our bed. And Scoot, it generally takes me two hours every night, she never goes to sleep before 9pm. I will have to do something before the baby comes .

AM - come home, I miss you.

I spoke to the midwife who said not to worry about the pains (again). I'm sure they are thrilled to have me back. Not.

Happy Birthday to Ruby, Aiden and Samuel.

Sorry Scoot and Mr Scoot

Happy birthday Ruby, Aiden and Samuel

Happy birthday Ruby, Aiden and Samuel and belated Happy birthday to Danny for Monday. Any special plans Abby, Benson and Anne?

Am still feeling yucky but weight loss seems to have stopped just feel crap all the time. Dating scan this morning little baby jumping all over the place and they have given me a due date of 2nd December although my dates reckon the 7th. It took 3 hours to have a scan, take bloods and see midwife and consultant. DH was getting a bit arsey by the end especially as each time we saw a new person they wanted to go over the previous pregnancies again. I know they need the info but surely after one has discussed with you how and why your baby died you don't need two more identical conversation with different people just so they can write it on different coloured paper to pop in your bloody notes. And breathe, rant over. Sorry this is just hard enough as it is without them making it worse. Consultant also said even if I have a VBAC I would need continuous fetal monitoring so be strapped to machine so unable to move. Didn't bother enlightening her was considering a HB .

Tilly and PJ will pop over to due in Dec to catch up just felt a bit reulctant until had seen bean again as have felt so ill thought bean must have had a hard time. Good luck for your scan Tilly, PJ tis all normal honey don't fret.

LG&T hope you are feeling better soon.

MJB you are so brave and are doing great it is just hard sometimes in a different culture/country.

MKG hope you and DH have settled down a bit it is just hard after a new one arrives I know.

Jam hope you and the boys are okay.

Scoot sorry to hear about FIL. PS you are a great Mum and you know you are.

TMAM LOL about Ellie being yellow after all.

SKY how did you get on with your interview? or have I missed it, pregnancy brain already in full flow here. Shocking to think I could get even more stupid TBH.

SOH hello sweety hope you are well.

April hope you are resting young lady as well as having loads of fun.

Hello everyone I have missed

Can I just check what the dates are re the summer meet up? Mentioned it to DH the other day and he went "What? You can't drive all that way for a cup of tea and a donut." Little does he know.

Right off for a lie down before I am sick poo feel off it again, ho hum.

Hi Charley. So glad your scan went well, I bet it was lovely to see your bean.

I am feeling OK, still paranoid, had a little blood on wiping today, but I don't think it was actually coming from a worrying place, I think it was more to do with all the wiping action! I still have a really bad feeling about it all though, can't really explain why. I think because I bled so early on in my pg with A, then was monitored so closely until 12 weeks, I didn't really have to endure all this waiting and wondering, I knew at 7 weeks that the baby had a heartbeat and was fine. My symptoms are still mild, too, so not sure that is helping the paranoia.

The meet up is the last weekend in July - 25th/26th.

Happy Birthday to Abby! And to Danny for Monday. Not forgetting Aidan and Samuel if their mummies are reading

Congratulations Charley, even if it took a tedious 3 hours of admin to get there.

Pink, listen to the words of those wise pregnant mummies. I think everyone is paranoid until they have that first scan. Fwiw I didn't really get any symptoms until 6/7 weeks....

LG&T are you still alive????

It's remarkable Scoot that you are still going frankly, with all that goes on in your life. So sorry to hear about FIL.

It seems dd is having a school friends/social crisis. I'm not sure really if it is as bad as they are making out but it's slightly worrying and it means they will be having a chat with another mummy who is sort of a good friend and who has a lot on her plate right now with a terminally ill mother. She will probably think it is all my doing and hate me and dd forever....