Dec 08 Ladies welcome to the new Bean, next stop, Summer.

[Veggiemummy]

Sorry very boring had to think quickly, not my best feature

hmm great link. I meant this

Oh and Jolly am closing my ears to (or averting my eyes from) your tale of wine woe. Is one of my worse nightmares...do try your insurers and keep plugging away at them - we managed to get a new laptop on the basis that I wouldn't shut up and go away.

Really am going now.

and now awake at 2.20am for no apparent reason. this has been the story of my life for the past 5 weeks or so - from before being preggers, as far as i knew. am obsessed with wondering whether i should go for the window seat or the aisle seat on sleazyjet. hoping madam might sleep (flight departs at 12.40), so thinking window. ah, the minutiae which get you in the middle of the night...

jolly - that sounds terrible about the wine, no idea what grey goose is, but will let my imagination roam...

katie - a belated congrats on the clackerdom. i now sympathise with the ambivalence - now feeling so crap (mixture of permanent nausea, though no being sick, tiredness, eating permanently to get rid of nausea, not being able to fit into ANY clothes because of it, feeling too tired to do much exercise and having a toddler on top of it all) that i simply can't imagine enjoying number 2 and am beginning to feel scared about the whole thing. but i'm sure it will pass and it will all be manageable. am avidly following beans, rubes and sl and the other clackered ladies in their tales of clackerdom and number 2-ness.

vg - in answer to a very old question - yes, we are trying to get an extension done. no, BE doesn't look like it will get on the telly, at least not this year (despite desperately good and famous people dying to be in it - ugh ugh ugh). we are using savings and extending the mortgage to do so, although that is keeping me up at night, too. the extension is now being prioritised due to VAT increase in jan and possible number 2ness in late feb.

invis again, belated congrats about the job. hope it works out for you.

rubes - hope you can get through this last week. don't know how much i'll be on tinternet in portugal, but will be thinking of you and can't wait to hear.

ladyt - i can't quite believe how much you are doing! i can barely lift myself off the sofa to get a cup of tea these days. in awe...

oh, oh, oh, there was so much to say, but can't remember everyone's news.

i think i may go clean the kitchen.

Veggie and Urbane I think Contador's attack was very poor form. Bad sportsmanship, old chap!

I have been bitten to pieces by mosquitos. In my house! Take that, climate change deniers!

WG as I said on fb def def aisle. Madam will undoubtedly want to trot up and down the aisle endlessly...

Am going to attempt catch up on phone as in London, hurrah. So DP wanted us to stay and I will also stay tonight, and I love it SOOOO much when we are all here. But it makes me v wistful as I ponder what our life could have been like. We strolled up the road last night with DD for nice supper - heaven. And consultant yesterday was all good as was optician. Scan at 34 wks to determine date and weight of baby, so in a month or so. I can't do paragraphs on here, so forgive me: WG, I think window seat though it's a v short flight for sleep. I want to hear all about your extension! When I buy share of freehold of Maida Vale flat later in year, it means I can convert the loft above my flat, except I don't have the money to do that now. But it's an exciting thought. Do you think I am being active? I feel like I am being lazy and indulgent but that's prob because I'm not doing much work. I wouldn't say I was energetic, it's just the ants in my pants I have had since I was a tiny child. Have a lovely trip. And it's poor old JAM who has lost her booze - Jam, that is hugely galling! I hope the insurance cough up. You share my love of Billecart Salmon Rose! DP ordered a bottle, unprompted, on our first date. I think that's what swung it. Avo, I am so pleased you had a cool time at Latitude. Sounds brill. Next trip? Veg, that is crap about the GP. Sounds like hand, foot and mouth as you say so really hope you get joy elsewhere. JJ, still bum shuffling here though standing increasing and finally pulling herself up a lot. I know it's a long way back to remember for most of you - a year for you, JJ! - but how long to walking do you reckon? I think more than two months...oh, the little monkey won't eat cheese straws even though she likes mini cheddars. And she was trussed up like a little turkey in DP's shirts. All v bizarre but she liked it the best. Rubes, I too am excited about your new babe next week. Yay! SL, I wonder when yours will arrive? Urbane, how are you feeling? My beady eye is on you. That is so kind about the loan of the P&T, though I'd be scared of harming it! Am off to John Lewis today to try the feel of various buggies - also to look at curtains. Will force self back to country tomorrow
. I know I have missed people but typing on this phone is irritating, so to them I send my love.

Am going to attempt catch up on phone as in London, hurrah. So DP wanted us to stay and I will also stay tonight, and I love it SOOOO much when we are all here. But it makes me v wistful as I ponder what our life could have been like. We strolled up the road last night with DD for nice supper - heaven. And consultant yesterday was all good as was optician. Scan at 34 wks to determine date and weight of baby, so in a month or so. I can't do paragraphs on here, so forgive me: WG, I think window seat though it's a v short flight for sleep. I want to hear all about your extension! When I buy share of freehold of Maida Vale flat later in year, it means I can convert the loft above my flat, except I don't have the money to do that now. But it's an exciting thought. Do you think I am being active? I feel like I am being lazy and indulgent but that's prob because I'm not doing much work. I wouldn't say I was energetic, it's just the ants in my pants I have had since I was a tiny child. Have a lovely trip. And it's poor old JAM who has lost her booze - Jam, that is hugely galling! I hope the insurance cough up. You share my love of Billecart Salmon Rose! DP ordered a bottle, unprompted, on our first date. I think that's what swung it. Avo, I am so pleased you had a cool time at Latitude. Sounds brill. Next trip? Veg, that is crap about the GP. Sounds like hand, foot and mouth as you say so really hope you get joy elsewhere. JJ, still bum shuffling here though standing increasing and finally pulling herself up a lot. I know it's a long way back to remember for most of you - a year for you, JJ! - but how long to walking do you reckon? I think more than two months...oh, the little monkey won't eat cheese straws even though she likes mini cheddars. And she was trussed up like a little turkey in DP's shirts. All v bizarre but she liked it the best. Rubes, I too am excited about your new babe next week. Yay! SL, I wonder when yours will arrive? Urbane, how are you feeling? My beady eye is on you. That is so kind about the loan of the P&T, though I'd be scared of harming it! Am off to John Lewis today to try the feel of various buggies - also to look at curtains. Will force self back to country tomorrow
. I know I have missed people but typing on this phone is irritating, so to them I send my love.

Only one extra post. Not bad. X-posted with KiwiP - listen to her, WG, and not me about where to sit as I don't have a walker! Sorry about the mozzies, KP.

Kiwi: I have found the odd mozzie too. Orrible things.

WH: hope you got some sleep. When do you fly out?

Rubes: less than a week to go! Then goodbye to heartburn!

Only 2 posts - good going!

Was also going to say: anyone fancy a meet-up in London next week? I am off all week and DH will have to work for a lot of it (poor sod, he's getting v stressed) so I'm trying to take the boys out and about. Haven't tried a longer journey with both of them mobile - should be interesting!

Hi Effie - I might be up for a meet up, but can I hang onto the right to not make it at last minute if have a nightmare with littles. Furthest I've been with both so far is the top of Tooting Common!

I'd be up for a sarf London meet on Tues, Weds or Thurs? Anywhere near Clapham good for me (selfish Brightonian)

I'm sure I could make it to Clapham Junction - but would have to be after 3pm - is that heinous? Can do Tues or Thurs...

I don't think I can make Clapham - I'll have the double buggy and it's bus/tube plus train and lots of steps (wuss). Would somewhere near Waterloo or London Bridge be possible? They're both a fairly easy bus transfer from liv st.

Thanks for that link Urbane. That's perfect a yellow jersey without the TdF price tag.

WG grey goose is a yummy Vodka. DH's female colleagues & I used to go to the RE for grey goose vodka martini's on the business expenses account in the days before children.

Lady friends of mine converted the loft of their top floor apartment & it made such a difference to the amount of room in the place & storage space.

I'm going to be a godmother! I'm not sure that I should be in charge of a Childs Christian upbringing but oh well it's exciting anyway. It's in London on the 29th August so is better get a nice upstanding citizen frock for the occasion.

Oh &WG you'll be fine I've flown loads with DS1 alone including 2 trips to Australia. Its always a lot easier than you expect. Thinking the worst and worrying about it may not be healthy but it's helpful in that in the end the flight usually turns out better than all the worry prepared you for.

That's a shame about BE. DH & I watched M&W last night & they had the Caesar skit with the guy that plays Harry Biscuit in BE and I was thinking how great it would be to watch him in BE. Bloody govt doing silly things with licensing fees, it should all just go to the BBC, I don't care how much people get paid, just make stuff I can watch on iplayer.

Me me me for meet up next week. Nursey is closed so I am around all week. I could easily do London Bridge or Waterloo or there's always Spitalfields if there aren't many other takers. I was also thinking of giving the Science Museum a go at some point as DD has not been there yet. Anyone interested?

I can do Tues or Thurs...

Shattered here.
Pre-op yesterday dragged on. Had to go here, then there, then this floor then that floor. Got another scan which was nice as it was very detailed and dh counted all fingers and toes they say she has very long femur bones (7cm) so going to be tall hopefully! estimate weight was 6lb 9oz yesterday so guessing around 7lb on Monday.
Bit annoyed with my 'local' midwife care yet again. Apparently I was suppose to have bloods done at 34 weeks to compare with bloods done this Fri but I was never told, and I actually had a 34 week local midwife appointment and they didn't even bother mentioning it talk about project managing your own pregnancy - just because I'm out of their area and they can't be arsed it seems, doesn't give them the right to be this slack. A stern Vaggie-Esq type letter is probably needed but I'm not sure it would do any good. Plus then I have to deal with them for post natal care. I'm thinking I might just mention it to the GP they are attached to as it's a bit pathetic and they need to know. They are going to do them Friday now along with my pre-op bloods, but dh said not a lot of good that will do and I've kind of missed the boat on it anyway.
Just too tired to care at the moment but I know that's the wrong attitude.

dh still not home so must get on to bathing the little one. His bum is much better thanks for asking. I have been putting various creams on and he has been airing his bits nappy-less at times which has helped so he's much happier and slept until 620am this morn with his new improved crack den.

6 sleeps

Summer, what's your due date?

OMG Rubes 6 more sleeps

Yeah I know Jam - should that be 6 more sleeps and then no sleeps?

Effie I can get trains in to London Bridge, that would work for me. Is there anywhere good to hang out around there that doesn't involve the DCs throwing themselves into the Thames?

Sorry for silence here, more troubles on the domestic front plus a bad tummy bag (first T then me today) and I'm feeling tres sorry for myself.

Rubs, that's really shit about your level of care, maybe best to mention to GP and see what they say. But you could always draft a stern letter and only send it after you've had all the postnatal care from the midwives you'll be getting?

Also good on the femur bones, your DD should meet up with my offspring, it's the only chance I'll have of having grandchildren with any near normal length limbs (T, me and DP all have long backs and v short legs).

Veggie that is great news about being a godmother, someone thinks you're responsible and that is pretty impressive

Oh what a shame can't make a meet up next week (except Monday) as we're away. I was going to ask actually if anyone fancied meeting in kings cross on Monday as DD is paying the office a State Visit so I'll be there with her.. But maybe another Monday?!

Hi, a quick question and I'll try to do a catch up later. DD has got a rash today, that's spread all over her tummy, chest, back and neck - its a blotchy kind of rash, almost like a heat rash. Nursery called me to let me know she had it and that she'd slept for 3 hours this morning, but they weren't concerned and happy for her to stay for the rest of the day. She has been a bit grumpy, and with that, the big sleep, and rash I suspect she may be coming down with something so if she's off in the morning I'll book a drs appointment. DH is all for taking her to A&E - I've compromised and checked NHS direct and waiting for a call back - which will be about next week. Anyone with rash experience - should I worry, or let DD sleep peacefully (as she is now)? Thanks xx

Hello ladies, sorry about the extended absence yet again.
Again, I have only skim read, so apologies for the lack of personals, but Lady I did remember your post about salty crisps - which says a lot about my state of mind at the moment! I am loathe to endorse them as I had a very bad falling out with the boss when I was their marketing manager, but Tyrrells Potato Chips do a naked version, with no salt. You can usually get them from deli's and farm shops, but also order online in bulk.

I am now remembering why I hate pregnancy so much, the complete exhaustion and constant nausea is really getting me down. I had my Dr's appointment where I was basically bollocked for not waiting until my diabetes was sorted. However, I have a consultants appointment this Thursday where they will put me straight onto insulin and hopefully start scanning me etc. so will know more after that.

Things are starting to move on the cottages, quotes coming in from builders, landscapers etc., time to start spending some money.

Sorry for the quick me post, will be back on soon.