Pregnancy post mc: Totally's grads continued part 7

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New fred!

did the super moon bring any babies last night?

:)

Thanks for last night guys. DH eventually made it home and we talked about potential other options for godmothers so am not freaking out as much as I was.

There are problems on the trains this morning though so the train into London is heaving. And none of the men offered to stand up for me. They all stared at my baby on board badge and then stared pointedly at their papers. A woman over in the far corner offered to stand up and that triggered one of the men getting up. I have a feeling it's going to be one of those weeks!

loopy hope today goes ok
dacha glad you got a chance for a chat with DH yesterday. I reckon you should correct your badge to say babIES on board . I think it's shocking that it's mainly women that give up seats-what do these men make of it when their OHs have to stand on the train? I'm v grateful that I'll be getting a bump over the summer-it's surely got to be easier to get a seat when it's obvious you're pg rather than it being hidden under a coat.
Hope everyone has a good day! I'm hoping to make it to pregnancy yoga at work today-keep everything crossed for me that I don't get stuck in a meeting just before!!

orange I'm holding out till 37 weeks (kinda). I managed it easily with DS, but this time I'm really wishing I stopped earlier...despite cutting down hours. Think I'm going to take a few more days holiday to cut down even more as I don't think I'll make it through these next two weeks otherwise....but I do have a lovely ds who is currently waking at 5:30 every morning, which doesn't help!

littlemiss have you managed to not unpack your deliveries?! Very controlled of you.

daisy I like your names. DH loves Alfred, tis on our short list too but there are a couple of others ahead of it..

How are you doing lovely? What's it like having a second? Is DS enjoying being a big brother? I'm getting really nervous that my DS is going to suddenly turn into a terror the mintue I bring a baby home!

moo I don't think there are any bits in my house that tidy right now! I'm blaming it on the fact that I can't bend down...the fact it's no different to when I'm not pregnant is definitely NOT the point. hehe.
Hurrah for BH and cramps...I hope it's not much longer for you. Sorry you're feeling grumpy, these hormones arent much fun are they!

hurray velvet!! Congrats on making it across, lovely to see you here. I'd love to be kept informed about the trip to mamap's...not sure whether I'll actually be able to make it as it's a fair way, but would like to if possible.

Sorry you had a bad night yesterday dachs You silly moo, this is the perfect place to vent this kind of thing! Godparents are a tough one...but you've got lots of time yet. We've asked people for DS, but haven't actually had his dedication yet! Decided when we got pregnant this time we'd do a double job later this summer...and I'm currently trying to decide who to ask for this one. I hope you find a solution you're happy with. Glad you're feeling a little chirpier this morning.

loops I've got my suspenders on too! come on mini-loops!!

I had a great hospital trip yesterday. Thyroid is behaving, so don't need to be checked again until 6 weeks postnatal. Scan was a little weird, really can't see much as baby just fills the screen. He's measuring about 6lbs already, but MW said he'll probably be about 8-9 lbs when born, so about the same as DS, which is a relief. DH was 10 something, and I was really scared of having a mahoooosif baby. Also got a quick tour of the new midwife unit, and have decided we'll have the baby there...it's 6 mins by blue-light ambulance to the next town if there's an emergency, which isn't too bad. (orange have you looked round it yet? tis lovely!) so we'll see how I get on...bit nervous of labouring without the prospect of an epidural if it gets too much, but all the homebirths on this thread have inspired me that i can do it!

Oh I missed loads yesterday, doh! littlemiss there's so way I'd be able to restrain myself!

daisy your names are lovely! Is your appointment today?

apples fab news on your thyroid!

I started writing last night but fell asleep with my phone in hand

Thanks for mat leave comments, I was thinking about 38 weeks with a view to using my leave to reduce down the number of days in the lead up, but makes me wonder if 37 is a bit more realistic apples I completely understand you finishing earlier with a DS to think about

Dachs glad you got chance for a chat with dh. Having 8 already is a good reason I suppose but doesn't help you! I wouldn't have expected anyone to say no either. This is the perfect place to discuss it. What about asking a family member? We're thinking about godparents despite not having a christening

I was on the tube for the first time on Saturday and no one offered me their seat. I did beat a young bloke to a seat who looked at me and tutted! I don't envy all you commuters

Pink I'm very you have pg yoga at work
Daisy I love the name Seth! It's on our shortlist but current winner is Dylan. I'm loving all your boys names. Nothing we can decide on for a girl. Good to see you going ahead with the blind, I'll be going for something similar
Moo glad to hear you're not on for a 10lb-er! I wasn't considering there tbh as the lack of epidural option scared me, and the next town has a MW unit attached for a similar experience but with backup upstairs. But I'll have a look, it's only down the road from where I live so seems a bit daft not to
Velvet congrats on making it over!
Urban you should ask who you want, tis your decision after all, she'll get over it

Orange & apples

nix I haven't looked into hypnobirthing at all...so interested to know what's recommended...and hurrah for 28 week appointment! It's flying by now!! good luck with house selling...hope you get a wonderful offer really quick and it all goes really smoothly.

orange that's exactly what I thought at the start, but my mw convinced me to take a look and it is lovely...and quieter than the next town, apparently they only have one lady a day giving birth....so you can stay in the room you labour in as long as you like, and DH can stay too as they have double sofa beds! It's the same policy at the other place but as they are busier, they also have a ward if someone needs your labour room. That's what swung it for me...a private room postnatal!

Hello lovely ladies. Velvet can I come on the mamap trip too??

Just popping on quickly to see if there was any news from Loopy whilst I have a sleeping baby!

Can't believe that Clodagh is 4 weeks tomorrow. All is going well - more sleep would be nice but she's worth it!

Waves and hugs to all

Hi Ladies, another sunny day! apples wonderful news to hear all is well with you. x

Dacha I feel for you commuting by train, your right about it always being the ladies getting up first to let you sit down. Shocking really I'd like to think my DH would have more sense! I was lucky, got the boat to work every day - the bigger I got the more attention the staff gave me I was first on and off every day morning and night. I actually miss them all on the Thames Clippers lol.

Loopy If I could bend to get on the suspenders..I would fingers crossed all is well with you today x

Pink hope you get to do your class today, it's always good to keep up some form of exercise - well done lady!

All the goodies arrived - I was a little on the edge as at 8.55pm nothing had turned up! The delivery slot being 2/9pm.. joke! The boxes are all so big that I'm not even going to attempt it. I'm itching to get the pram out - I spent hours researching which one to get - I just want to play with the dam thing! DH home tomorrow lunch time, that's his first job.. fly's off again Thursday morning so the rest can wait

I'm working my way through a little list of things to do.. I'm finding I have to keep active or I just sleep. That said I'm enjoying the relaxation at last!

Love to all x

Hi everyone,
Been far too long again since I was on here, so have probably missed loads.
DD is due on Thursday but absolutely no sign of her at all - becoming VERY impatient now!
Loopy any more signs??

Tuesdays List - updated to include Velvetcu Welcome

Loopymumsy - baby#4 40+5 wks EDD 5th May
Tigerbear - baby#1 39+3 wks EDD 14th May
Caribou - baby #2 (DD, 3yrs) 38+6 wks EDD 18th May
appleblossoms - baby#2 35+3 wks EDD 11th June
crochetcircle - baby#1 35+6 wks EDD 11th June
LittleMiss - baby#1 33+5 wks EDD 24th June
Wobblewatcher - baby#2 33+1 wks EDD 27th June
urbanlolly - baby#2 31 wks EDD 12th July
Inbetweener - baby#3 30+2 wks EDD 17th July
Nickster - baby#2 27+3 weeks EDD 7th August
Owlbooty - baby#1 27+3 weeks EDD 7th August
PrettyVacant - baby#1 24+3 weeks EDD 28th August
OrangeGloss ? baby#1 23+2 weeks EDD 4th September
Wombat33 - baby#1 22+3 weeks EDD 10 September
Daisybell - baby#1 22 weeks
PinkFondantFancy - baby#1 20 weeks EDD 25 September
Mamapower - Baby#1 19+5 weeks EDD 28 September
DoubleDiffedDachs - babies#1 and #2 18+6 EDD 5 October
Emoo - baby#2 18+4 weeks EDD 7 October
Tunnocksteacake - baby#2 16 + 1 weeks EDD 24th October
Velvetcu - baby#1 16 wks EDD 25th 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
VivClicquot - with daughter, Phoebe, born Thursday 28 April, 7lb 5oz
Ivysedai - with son, born Tuesday May 2nd 3.83KG

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

Nix congrats on taking the house plunge, you're braver than me selling at this time. Hurrah for being booted, and for 28 week app
Moo we're gonna have a look when we go to the next town to compare, it seems silly not to, bit different to how my MW described it but that was in October (last pg) so things might have changed. V exciting you're planning this, I'm far too impatient and want to do it all now!
Penguin wow time has gone fast when you put it like that! Good to hear all is well
Littlemiss I would have the same impatience! Shame you have to wait, it'll be all the more fun though :) We bought ours a couple of weeks ago as a friend was selling and a good deal, but it's just sat in the spare room until nearer the time

I think I'm gonna say I'll leave at 38 weeks, and use my leave to reduce the 4 weeks leading up to it. Feels weird having to say so early. Miniorange is getting busier in there, so hard to concentrate in meetings :) does anyone else's dh talk to bump? He was wondering if he should

quickly, onehandedly, popping in to check on loopy. :)

apple DS1 is smitten with his little brother. I'm struggling a bit but that's more down to DHs new office than the challenge af having 2 kids, which, in itself, isn't as bad as I feared.

will do a proper post when i have 2 hands.

Ooh sounding promising Loopy!

Orange my DH has started talking to the bump. Mostly it's to tell her to move to somewhere more comfortable for me when she's kicking something sore but he's also bought a copy of "Guess How Much I Love You" which he reads to her sometimes before bed

Nix Whoop on the house front! We're also trying to move - have had an offer accepted on the place I posted about a few weeks ago and got the mortgage offer through yesterday. Survey report due today so fingers crossed!

Ivy glad to hear it's all going well and hope it gets a bit easier soon! [naiive first timer emoticon??]

Daisy V good luck for tomorrow's appointment! Hope it's more useful than you fear. I agree with the others (poss on the other thread - I lose track!) change counsellor if you don't click with this one. xxx

Pink did you make it to yoga? I really need to find a class. Or a DVD - can anyone recommend one?

Ditto for hypnobirthing (or anything else that might help me get through labour!).

Big hugs all round xxx

loopy sending you good thoughts and labour vibes. also gentle squeezes for the MMC anniversary.

wombat If you PM me your email address I can send you the hypno course I did, if you want.

Thanks Ivy - have PMed you.

loopy hope you're doing ok today xx

wombie sadly they've postponed the classes till June. Still, I guess that isn't too far away now.

Repeat anatomy scan went fantastically today. I had chocolate and a load of cold apple juice for brekkie and baby was on its back and wiggling so they saw everything they needed to see and all the measurements are spot on. Such a relief! Thanks for all your support while ive been stressing about the scan btw! Am completely exhausted now-don't sleep v well the night before a scan so it'll be an early night tonight!!

Hurrah Pink that's fab news!!

(about the scan obviously, not about the classes being postponed...)

Just popping by to see how loopy is doing- glad things might be getting going... The mmc anniversary is so sad- hope you were ok yesterday.

pink great news about your scan!! Hope you're relaxing a bit more now?

Just popping in to see if there's any good news!! (hectic day in work....busted!)
loopy hope you had a nice day at the shops & are not too tired...sounds promising though.....good luck
Waves to everyone else....gonna eat some chocolate, some crisps mabey some cheesy toast cos I'm a total pig and go to bed with my new best friend a bottle of gaviscon.....wishing everyone a comfortable sleep!!!!!!