Hello All
Sorry I've been a bit quiet the last couple of days - have been swamped! Nothing work-related (!) - just lots of running around at home. I fear I've missed too much to do a personalised catch-up to each of you so sending everyone a big hug... Sorry to anyone I miss.
Good luck Wombat - can't wait to hear your exciting news of MiniWombat's arrival into the world
Collie - was annoyed to hear your NCT experience wasn't great. We all pay so much for the classes so at the very least there should be consistency in the teaching methods. Are they at least encouraging you all to get to know eachother out of class? We were given eachother's full contact details and have been emailing already. As I think I mentioned, we all met for a drink on Tues night (with our menfolk) and it was actually a good laugh.
I have a hilarious NCT fear story to share. This morning when I was getting ready I casually told DH that I think our next class is on breastfeeding. He looked really anxious and said to me "I am really worried about that one - I really don't like the sound of you getting your bangers out!!!" I asked him why the hell he thought I would be getting my boobs out and he said: "your pal on Mumsnet (Collie) said there was lots of boobage at her friend's class." Had I not started exploded into fits of giggles I'd have kept him strung along - poor chap thought all the women on the course would be have a live demo! I have never seen anyone look so relieved when I told him it would be pics or videos (and then his mind focused on how fab it will be to oggle at other women's breasts, not realising that it's probably as sexually appealing as watching a cow being milked).
WiW - aquazumba? You must be one bloody fit lady.... I don't like any form of sport that makes me sweat (hence swimming). Thanks for missing me WiW!
BigMac - yeyy for great shopping news! I bought a cheeky monkey blanket last night that matches everything else in the nursery and another babygrow (Does babygro(w) have a "w" on the end??) I laughed when you said you're spending more time on MN... I am too but in my case it is because I am caring about work less and less with each passing day. To say I am on a countdown is an understatement. I find it extremely hard to remain motivated when the simple fact is I don't care any more.
Dachs - weekly scans sound fab. Hope it helps with the mentalling.
Coconuts - you feeling ok today hun?
Harassed - can you get a second opinion on the dates? Hope you're not in pain today - it's the last thing you need.
I know there is a separate thread for the hospital bag but can I emphasise (from last weekend's tour) how HOT the hospital was? I am going to pack a desk fan for use in labour and afterwards. Might be worth considering.
I BOUGHT MY MATERNITY TIGHTS! Writing this in bold because if any of you haven't bought your tights yet (!) get yourselves down to Debenhams today! Their three day sale ends tonight at about 10pm-ish. I was chuffed to only pay £8 (after the 20% discount is added) for a pack of two opaque black (60 dernier) tights (I like them thick). £4 per pair seems much cheaper than everywhere else and the quality seems pretty good (well good enough to get me through the rest of my pg).
Ooh - thought I'd better put my summer stuff away and take out some winter things. Tried on some of my "normal clothes" for a laugh and was delighted that with the exception of the bump, stuff still fits everywhere else. Including my beloved non Vicky Pollard jeggings. I would be naive to think things will fit for much longer (as bump is really quite large) but was pleased that I don't seem to have gained (much) weight anywhere else.
Going to see my sister's baby tonight. I am naively excited but also suspect it will terrify me when the realisation kicks in that Friday nights will never be the same again after the arrival of Little Boy.
Right - time to start some work perhaps??? Nahhhh.. will have breakfast first.