The berries in the chopper (thread 5). All together now... clench

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For pregnant berries at any stage. Scary thought but this is the one where some babies will appear!

bunny amazing results, thrilled for you

Omg boom! You mean we won't know your secret?!

bunny I bought some mat jeans really early on. My usual jeans just dug into me too much

Great haul kitty!! Really amazed you got all that for so little! Was it a free-for-all? I've tried to scope out some in our area but most are while I'll be away

Don't worry kitty, I'll tell you when I get a date.

sorry I've been awol. I had the most amazing day. the girls at the craft centre I volunteer at have been conspiring with dh for the last few MONTHS to organise a surprise baby shower for me at the centre. There were so many people there, family that lives miles away, friends I haven't seen for ages and other people I love lots. And the presents! our dining room table is so full of stuff and I've got to find somewhere to put it all for tomorrow when our parents are coming over for lunch. I'm on a bit of a high right now.

Aw tally that's lovely! What fabulous people to organise such a thoughtful surprise

Ahh tally that's lovely!!

sid yeh, basically you get in the queue early and then just grab whatever you want! Went for a bjorn carrier for £12 (retail at £73 in kiddicare) but another woman swiped it before me by about half a second do I ended up getting one for £20!

tally phew! One minute we're telling each other what our cm looks like, the next we're keeping secrets

Lovely news re baby shower! Did you okay any games? I know it's a bit 'American'

*play

bunny re: online mat clothes shopping:
Asos - have been a bit hit and miss for me, but delivery & returns very easy, and they stock Isabella Oliver and New Look, as well as their own lines
Next - pretty good range. I've been living in their mat jeans, black work trousers and a printed mat dress
Topshop - have quite a few things, and lots of people swear by their skinny mat jeans though I couldn't get in them
Mothercare - do Blooming Marvelous range, which vid bought a few nursing things from
Mamas & Papas do both maternity & nursing, but I've only bought the latter.

And, of course, eBay!!

Morning all, happy mother's day/mothers-to-be day! Think we all deserve some

I'm bloody knackered, dear ol' Mr Boom came rocking in at 2.30 in the morning and is currently snoring away in a beer-scented fug. Buggalugs here got up at 6 to walk the dogs...I see a mid-morning nap coming on.

On the bright side, that's me at term! Hello 37 weeks

Bunny I've actually found my New Look jeans to be the staple item in my wardrobe, they only cost £12! Also their mat vests are pretty good and go under everything.

Ps bunny looking forward to hearing about your big reveal!

that's a good day to turn term boom! happy mothers day! I remember last mothers day was miserable. today is a day when I think we need to send our fellow berries a huge hug.

Kitty there were so many people there that I spent the whole time talking to ppl but there was a lovely craft table for ppl to colour in bibs and an alphabet. which they are going to turn into a book for baby! We had a convo a few weeks ago where they found out how much I hated silly party games so I realise now they were fishing for information. They were so sneaky!

tally fair enough, they're not for everyone! Me on the other hand....bring on the melted chocolate nappies

boom do they class you term at 37 weeks because you're having twins? Or is that the case for everyone?

Same for everyone Kitty, full term is always 37 weeks. Basically babies are considered developmentally mature at this stage and are just laying down fat.

BORK at your nappy game btw

Last mother's day was awful. Hugs in shedloads deserved in Berry HQ.

Thanks for the maternity clothes advice ladies.

tally your pre-baby gathering saying baby shower is as bad as baby dust sounds lovely.

Ugh kitty the nappy games are the worst and the eating baby food...

Full term! OMG boom that's madness!

Oh my goodness! Mothering Sunday is here

yay boom 37 weeks!!!
I have reached 29 today, so start of 3rd Trimester for me!

Wish I was feeling a bit better. Was a bit 'meh' generally yesterday and have juts felt like crying since I woke up
I am feeling a little better now than first thing, but massively lacking in motivation.
Today is my 4th day off, had a friend to stay on Friday night (from australia, all a bit last minute) and whilst it was fab to see her, it means I have not started the decorating yet. Bought the paint on thursday then spent time cleaning, picking her up on froday and taking her tot he station yesterday then went to my sisters for the afternoon.
No-one to blame for not having done the painting, but still feeling dissapointed in myself.

OH is working a late today, probably a good thing a have the house to myself.

Keep thinking I will get up in a minute and get organised, then I nearly get all teary

Also been starting to have 'the fear' and panic that if baby comes early we will have nothing ready!

Ahhh, head is just spinning, might have some lunch and try to distract myself.

Great news on your results bunny

That sounds like it was lovely tally! such nice people

Sorry for me, me, me post (again) I really am so very grateful for everything, but keep thinking about the mc last year , getting really upset, then feeling guilty. Blodoy hormones not helpign I am sure

huge hugs foody. your hormones are all over the place right now so don't worry about having a crazy teary moment or two.

tally that sounds lovely!

boom you paint a pretty picture of the DH and his beery fun - congrats on being term too!!

Sorry to hear about the low mood foody, sounds like things are getting on top of you in little bursts. I've also had a few shitty days, dwelling on the past and feeling guilty for feeling bad! I think we're just allowed to wallow, be a bit hysterical and let it was over us. I also think worrying about getting around to the decorating is some kind of nesting thing.

Thanks guys
feeling alot better now.
had a big cry, gave myself a taking to and went and got the paint rollers.
Mist coat done, had a shower and now setting down with a sausage sandwich

Hope everyone's had lovely Sundays!

Been feeling tears today too, foody . Think it's normal. Mine were to do with having to spend the whole day marking in preparation for a week of random book scrutinies. Only 6 more working weeks. I chose to leave the private sector a few years ago when I was on the brink of getting somewhere. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.....
tally. Your baby shower sounds lovely, as does yours kitty . Not my thing at all, but loads of fun if it is.
Just heading to hq to send some hugs. Lots of love to you all here x

I know its normal charming but its bloody inconvenient sometimes isn't it

Only 6 more weeks at work?
I have 9 to go and wondering if I may finish a bit before then
My hips and back are aching now after the painting. Never mind, I am sure its done me some good.
I am getting seriously unimpressed about the amount of fat I seem to be putting on now
Have just ordered some more trousers

foody boo to crappy hormones. At the end of the day the nursery isn't the be all and end all, the baby prob won't even sleep in it for ages says she who is panicking that her wall art thingy hasn't arrived yet

charming I think we'll prob go on mat leave at the America time (ish).

bunny how did it go?!?!?!

I'm going at 31 weeks. I decided to go then as work is too much. I can barely get through the days, I'm so tired. Not to mention grumpy!

I know, I mostly need to get the baby's room done so I can get the rest of the house back! we have stuff piled up all over the place.

Which reminds me... whats this I hear about MW's doing a home visit pre birth????
Are they going to hire a cleaner for me if they don't think its tidy enough??

foody wow 3rd tri already! Sorry you are feeling blue, it's all so emotional.

kitty it was fab, all on FB