Pregnancy post mc: Totally's grads continued part 7

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New fred!

did the super moon bring any babies last night?

mmmhmm lots of cake in the oven.

DS has the devil in him today and is being somewhere between cheeky and absolutely insufferable, bless him. don't think he likes the heat much.

Hello all. Re: light hearted pram chatter - I ordered mine at the weekend :) Bugaboo donkey - it's so pretty! I know it's way too early but I wanted it! (John Lewis are going to keep it until we're ready for it, which will be a while as I'm only 16 weeks!)

Feeling totally exhausted all the time and am looking forward to the dachspups becoming a bump, which they don't seem to want to do at the moment. And although they are wriggling away in there they don't seem to want to be felt either. Does it become more reassuring when you can feel them move?

Doc is on holiday for the next two weeks, so I need to try not to chuck myself down any more stairs for a while as won't have anyone to call and cry at until I get a scan to reassure me.

Hi all,

I've been reminded it's about time I join the big girls... thank you preeeeeety

So here I am but be warned, for those who don't know me, I've also just moved and starting up a new business so at the mo only getting on here once a week or less! Hopefully things will calm down soon and I can get to know everyone I don't already.

When someone does the list can I be added in please? Baby#1 17 weeks EDD 28 September Thanks v much.

Back soon

YEY for team yellow orange x me too x

Blardy nora, freak out room is rammed these days! Just cant keep up
Dachs it gets much more reassuring when you can feel movement. Rest assured :) I am not due for a doppler fix til 28 weeks - thats 8 weeks since the last one...... but its wriggling away in there.....so im not overly concerned.

Back later,.. packing for hols x

Woe that cake looks amazing!! Definitely keen to give that one a go!

ivy hope you're doing ok

mamap you're here!!! Yay! Was feeling lonely without my twin! Sorry you are having such a staffing crisis, that really does suck, it's the last thing you need :( have you got a malfunctioning wardrobe too? None of my usual trousers or skirts will even fit over my thighs so no potential for ingenius hair elastic concoctions, but maternity trousers still too baggy really-they're fine as long as I don't try and walk anywhere fast

dachs can sympathise with the tiredness. Any chance of working from home a day a week? I found that was a lifesaver.

nix I have a box of choccie fingers and a cream donut in the fridge for today's consumption hmmm suddenly the cause of the clothing crisis becomes clear..... hope you have a great weekend
on the coast, I think the weather's going to be perfect for it.

Ooooh excitingly am feeling the scratchy bubbles most days now!! so reckon it is pink bean rather than gas. It gets around though-this morning it must be properly buried in my pelvis, it's probably still working on digging the escape tunnel that it was working so hard on at the 12 week scan. It's going to be team yellow here too NHS trust refuses to tell you even if they can see what sex the baby is. Not a big deal, I'm just really curious to know!! DH convinced it's a boy, I think a girl....

Penguin belated congrats :) and glad she's feeding well
Eggy I hope you're feeling better now, I don't think it would have caused any damage but hopefully your MW has reassured you
Welcome to the thread Emzlou nice to see you whilst you wait to join the list
Apples what a lovely sensitive dh you have I'm sure he'll be understanding
Viv how is the crawling going? Fx it's done the trick
Ivy I don't envy you with MIL poor thing :(
Nix I've had the sore fanjo thing, it seemed to go after about a week, I hope yours does too. Have you decided when to start your mat leave? Miniorange tends to like my right side meaning I'm often lopsided :)
Good news that all ok with Owlet and doesn't seem like any naughty-ness this time?
Moo what an awful MW they should be there for your support not to make you feel silly
Loopy sorry to see you've been having such a rough time and hope you're feeling a bit better
Daisy I know very little but recently bought a second hand travel system. I did buy a new mattress for the carrycot online which was about 15, but apart from that I love it. Maybe go to a shop and check if they fit in your boot, we have a Ford Focus and can just get ours in! That's my baby knowledge exhausted
Dachs good news on the pram/pushchair purchase. I saw those they look fab!
Pink yay for bubbles, tis very exciting. Good to see another team yellow with you and Nix too :)

Phew long post but I'd missed so much! What do you ladies think about kick counting/pattern noticing? I'm trying to work out when to start paying attention, but remember my MW and Owl saying don't be too worried at this stage. Hmmm. I'm at the stage where it's addictive, I wait for the next kick as it's so yummy

loopy it was released to the market this month :) (And I believe they've already sold out in the US) And yes, it's not cheap. But it's pretty and it's practical and after what we've spent on getting pg in the first place we decided there was no point trying to save money on the pram when i liked the bugaboo so much. £1,270 (before car seats - includes the chassis, two seat units, two carry cots and a twin car seat adaptor, plus rain covers and sun covers for the carry cots and the seats. Doesn't include the cup holder you can buy to attach to the handle).

pink excited by your bubbleness :) Makes me think I might start feeling the pupkins soon :)

mamap FAB to see you here :) Sorry your staffing situation is troubling :(

happy due date to me...............................

Happy due date indeed ivy

loopy - MrDachs only wants two, unfortunately. But I might be able to change his mind

At least the twins will be comfortable, I hope :)

Feels kind of strange buying the pram when I still don't feel like anything is happening (although my jeans apparently no longer fit so I'm sitting here with them undone as it didn't occur to me that they felt a bit tight until I was sitting at my desk at work). Maybe the bump will appear soon :)

sorry jolls :( You can come round and have a play with it though :)

(I agree - it's a silly name. But it's a cool pram :) )

Happy due date Ivy

Dachs I do admire your choice it does look awesome, maybe MrDachs will come round to another :) I bet it won't be long before your pups are booting you good and proper. I appreciate your situation money-wise, why not get what you want, we'll be splurging on some things ourselves. Thanks for the kind words on the other thread they're appreciated :)

I also forgot to say thanks to everyone here for being understanding, twas an emotional day yesterday

Aresnal fan?

Mamap I missed your post, welcome to the this side of the journey. Sorry you're having trouble. Don't forget you can still freak out here too!

Orange, no am a perpetually unHappy Hammer, but used to go to Highbury a fair bit if West Ham were away as had close mates who were Gooners. That was in the last century before Arsenal became francais...

Morning!

I'm gonna do a list to mark ivy's due date (yay!) and also the addition of mamap- not least because today is my last day in the office and so I'm faffing and faffing and faffing before I get to walk out of here this afternoon for the last time for 11 months. Woooooo.

orange - the crawling appears to have done precisely bugger all as MiniV still seems quite high. Sigh. To be fair though, it seems crawling around the office isn't deemed as appropriate, so I can only get some all-fours action (fnarrr) in at night....

jolls - I'm not a fan of stinky cheese, but you can stock up on some mature cheddar for me, if you like - albeit I don't think you'll be cracking it open for another 3 weeks at least.

Did a search for Osch btw and I don't think she's been on MN for months, but it seems rude to remove her. Any thoughts? And any news from our three other Waiting-to-Joiners? [/list nazi emoticon]

Thursday's List

Osch - Baby#3 41+4 wks EDD 10th April
Ivysedai - baby#2 40wks EDD 21st April
VivClicquot - baby#1 38+3 wks EDD 2nd May
Loopymumsy - baby#4 38 wks EDD 5th May
Tigerbear - baby#1 36+5 wks EDD 14th May
Caribou - baby #2 (DD, 3yrs) 36+1 wks EDD 18th May
appleblossoms - baby#2 32+5 wks EDD 11th June
crochetcircle - baby#1 32+5 wks EDD 11th June
LittleMiss - baby#1 30+6 wks EDD 24th June
Wobblewatcher - baby#2 30+3 wks EDD 27th June
urbanlolly - baby#2 28+2 wks EDD 12th July
Inbetweener - baby#3 27+4 wks EDD 17th July
Nickster - baby#2 24+4 weeks EDD 7th August
Owlbooty - baby#1 24+4 weeks EDD 7th August
PrettyVacant - baby#1 21+5 weeks EDD 28th August
OrangeGloss ? baby#1 20+4 weeks EDD 4th September
Wombat33 - baby#1 19+5 weeks EDD 10 September
PinkFondantFancy - baby#1 17+3 weeks EDD 25 September
Mamapower - Baby#1 17 weeks EDD 28 September
DoubleDiffedDachs - babies#1 and #2 16+1 EDD 5 October
Emoo - baby#2 15+6 weeks EDD 7 October
Tunnocksteacake - baby#2 13+3 weeks EDD 24th October

Waiting to join the list:
emmywoo
Purplehibiscus
Lucysnowe

The babies are arriving! Huge congratulations to:

Totally with daughter Faith Juliet, 9lb5oz born Tuesday 16th February 2010
Amyboo with son Matthew James, 4.714kg (10lb3oz) born Tuesday 30th March 2010
Hoops with son Benjamin Scott, 7lb4oz born Friday 2nd April 2010
Memorylapse with daughter Olivia, born Friday 16th April 2010
Jacanne with daughter Lotta Eliza, 8lbs 5oz born 20th April 2010
Becky78 with son Thomas Christopher born 22nd May, 9lb 1oz
Meita with son Ianto born 23 August, 7lbs 4
Boodleboot with daughter Alice Elizabeth born 10 Sep - 8lbs 2oz
LeeWT with son Andrew Anthony born 28th Sept 7lbs 14oz
TFLS with son Charlie born on 30th September, 6lbs 8oz
SamB with daughter Ruby Mae born 19th October, 7lbs 10oz
Effilump with son Arlen born 16th October, 8lbs
Sarahlou8 with daughter Emily Isabella born 21st October, 7lb8oz
Unbuffy with son James Anthony born 3rd December, 6lb8oz
HappyGirl with daughter Ciara born 10th December, 8lb2oz
Malteser1981 with son Eli born 18 December, 8lb 6oz
Zayja with daughter Winona born 19 December, 7lbs 11oz
Sparklyrainbow with son Alex born 28th December, 9lb 7oz
GoodLuckBear with son James born 25th December, 8lb
BunnyBaby with son Daniel George born 5th January 2011, 10lb 1oz
AlbaDeTamble - with son born 10th Jan 2011, 8lbs 10oz
Gilda - with son Ren born 10th Jan 2011, 8lb 4oz
WestYorkshireGirl - with daughter Hester Rose born 14th Jan 2011, 6lb 4oz
Redheadgal - with daughter Cecily Anne born 13th Jan 2011, 8lbs 13oz
Toomuchteaching - with daughter Jemima Ella Phoebe born 17th Jan 2011, 8lb1/4oz
Dorcas111 - with daughter born 4th February 2011 8lbs 5oz
Clareanna - with son Tobias born 10th February 7lbs 10oz
Muser - with daughter born 15th February 6lbs 12oz
Ba8y1 ? with son born Tuesday 15th February, 8lbs 11oz
Lotta123 - with baby born Monday 21st February
Magic8ballhastheanswers - Identical twin girls, born 27th February 6lb8 & 5lb15
Northerngoldilocks - with son born Wednesday 16th March, 9lb 6oz
Stuffedmk - with son Thomas, born Wednesday 23rd March
Hopefully - with son, born 29th March 7lb 12oz
Lia - with daughter, born 1st April 8lb 11oz
PenguinsMummy - with daughter Clodagh

In our thoughts and prayers:
Louise with daughter Georgie born asleep on 10th October

We share the pain and and mourn the loss with:
Jollster, Cheepz, Freezing, BarrenBrook, MsJL, LadyBee, Banana87, BatteryHen, HairyTriangle and Waterplate

I love your purchasing justification, Dachs and fully approve. I think you should buy two cup holders to go with it

Also, you wait. Give it another couple of weeks and I promise you none of your clothes will fit properly!

On the plus side, the later MiniIvy is, the longer this 'ere brie I've got waiting for you is maturing. Mmm, stinky runny brie.

Ha x
Trufact - I have a bottle of Viv in my hospital bag....

jolls what did your postcode prediction exercise come up with?

dachs reckon you'll definitely start to feel something soon. And I am predicting a stressful morning before work coming up imminently where you officially have nothing at all that fits and you have to go in wearing some ridiculous combination of frankly unsuitable clothes and go on an emergency clothes shopping trip at lunchtime (this is how I was outed.....) I showed DH the donkey, he wanted it even though we're only having one I don't think that will be happening somehow! hehehe it is very cool. You should definitely get the cup holder though, what were you thinking???? :)

ivy congratulations on your due date!

loops half price champers???????? Ooooh I'm going to buy some and hide it somewhere where DH can't find it

jolls and dachs ooooh can I play postcode prediction too????? My opening bid is.............. Hungerford. What do you reckon???!?!?!?

right county, too far west though :)

pink I had to do the emergency shopping trip this morning - a mercy dash to M&S after my trousers became officially too uncomfortable to carry on wearing

I would have ordered the cup holder but JL don't have it on their parts list so I'll have to order it from Bugaboo or somewhere else on the internet! :)