Anyone due October 2004 - number 2

[eyelash]

Well here goes in date order:

Eyelash (age 36) - 30 September (but always very late). DS1 4 and ds2 21 months
Piglit (age ?) - 6th October First pregnancy
geoteach (age ?) - 7th October 2 children
Toots (age 37)- 8th October dd1 2
Beansprout (age ?) - 12 October first pregnancy
florenceuk (age ?) - due 15 October
Debra64 (age ?) - 20th October dd 7 ds1 6 ds2 4
Miffy2 - 20th October dd 5 ds2 2
Harman (age 34) - 22nd October dd1 6 ds2 3 dd2 2
neuman - due 26 October
Nueman (age ?) - 26 October

I don't have much information on scruff so hope she sees this to let us know how she is getting on. Also hope I haven't missed anybody off. If so let me know so I can rectify it. If any of you want to add further information such as age, children, etc also let me know.

this one Bibiboo

It's light and easy to fold, plus comfy for Bean. Also has the base for the car seat which I prefer. Hurrah!!

Bean I am so pleased you like your pillow, my DH is rather jealous of mine! Feel a bit ripped off knowing Eyelash got hers for £11.00 at Costco!! what a deal May non-sleeping be a thing of the past!

I like your choice of TS also, am seriously considering that one too, though do really like the bugaboo - am going bubster shopping tomorrow so really need to start making decisions.

Just went mad shopping in Formes sale - lots of lovely things still there. I felt HUGE compared to the other toned, little tummy, woman in there. Mind you I think most of them are at that stage where there pre pg clothes are too tight but bump not really protruding. God remember those days ladies??

Piglit I told DH that you were getting a puppy and I want one too - I have always wanted a little lab don't mind if it's black or beige or what ever color (like the Andrex puppy). He keeps reminding me that I'll be the one at home with baby and puppy and if I can handle it then fine. So do you have a strategy for when exactly the puppy should arrive etc? Like a month before the baby or a month after? Basically a puppy is like a baby, wants to eat and sleep and poop most of the time and needs LOTS of love - maybe it's like having twins

Oh by the way Florence I use your tactic also, have loads of ice cream with some fruit then feel I am consuming the food group I need

I want one! I want one! Bean's pillow, please, VERY much NOT a puppy.

Which one, how much? spill the beans Beans. Has anyone read Vicky Iovine's 'The Best Friend's Guide to Pregnancy'? She loves her pillow so much her husband starts to refer to it as 'your boyfriend', then it gets called 'Phil'.

This is the fella

The "alternative picture" shows the packaging to look for in the shop. It's the nursery section in the shop, not bedding as dp and I thought. Cue snotty assistant looking at me "do we look like we stock 5 foot cushions you fat moose? Go upstairs to the section we like to herd you into. Go on."

All credit to Turtle for finding this for us in the first place!

By crikey, that looks just the ticket.

I've a good mind to go and give the bedding assistant a Big V of their very own.

Turtle - our puppy arrives in mid July. Can't wait! That should give me almost 3 months to get it house trained and doing everything I ask (including popping to the shop to get me a bar of chocolate) before baby arrives. Ha ha ha.... Seriously, I know it'll be hard work but we've talked it over and over, dh and I both grew up with dogs and we've decided to go for it. Besides, dh is such a star at helping out with everything so I know he'll be good with the puppy.

Beansprout - I am having a good chuckle at your John Lewis woman. I will definitely buy a cushion next week when I'm in JL checking out the scratch mittens. Oh and I just love the travel system you've gone for. Would you mind if I copied you on that as well?

I just did my best "shame on you for dissing a leedle moose" face.

Actually, not quite sure how that came across to the assistant. It could well have just looked like a pout from a short woman who was walking a bit funny.

Nuance is lost on these people.

Piglit - go for it!!

dear all - I've been off awhile. Anyway, was taken into hospital as emergency with awful pain went straight to labour ward v scary. Turns out that as well as a baby growing I also have a tumour which is growing too and both are fighting for space somewhat so hence the pain. Got that stabilised with morphine, lovely stuff. Got weaned off that and onto lesser painkillers so that babe won' be addicted at birth and been told try and get to 32/33 weeks then they'll deliver. As you can imagine I am v v scared so any messages of support gratefully received

Sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling as good as you can at the mo. Have no experience i am afraid, but can offer you sympathy and hugs.
My DD was born at 35 wks and is fine, 32-33 wks is a good gestation period. Try and rest as much as you can, and don't be afraid to ask for help.xxx

Oh Allyco, that sounds just awful, you poor thing. I'm so sorry to hear that. How are you feeling now? It must have been a horrible shock. Big, big hug to you and hope you can try to take it easy these coming few weeks and get the information and reassurance you need.
How many weeks are you now? Take care we are here if you need us xx

Allyco, I am so sorry. xxxx

Oh Allyco my heart goes out to you, try not to let it stress you out (easier said then done I am sure). I agree with Bean try and get as much information/education as possible from the medics on this. I think you will feel more confident knowing as much as possible.

I have read numerous times that gestation time will be absolutely fine, the bubster will be real small that's all. Big big hugs to you

I should be making some sort of commission out of these pillows. Be warned they do take up space in the bed.

thank you for all messages - they help.

Am taking every thing very s l o w l y. To see consultant next Friday when expect she will say to have c section followed by immediate hysterectomy which should mean an end to everything and no chemo etc. hopefully. Still feel v guilty that baby will be coming sooner than expected! xx

Allyco - so sorry to hear this. You must be in a state of shock. I think as others have said that having as much imformation as possible is important. Maybe you could consider starting a new thread as there may be other munsnetters who have had or know someone who has had a similar experience and can offer some advice. Hope you have lots of family and friends around to support you.

Allyco - I am so sorry to hear your awful news. Again no experience but my thoughts are with you.

Allyco - Just wanted to say hi. Have been thinking of you and hope you are ok.

Hi to everyone else too - hope you are all having a good weekend!

Allyco - thinking of you and sending you lots of hugs. You'll always get support here. Please keep us informed.

Allyco, sorry to hear this, it sounds extremely stressful. I'm sure your DB will be fine - please don't feel guilty. Hope you have lots of support around you, but you can always post here.

I haaaaven't sleeeppt agaaaaaaaiiinnn!!!

Boo and pants.

bean, love your travel system choice, I actually splurged on a similar one in the January sales. Have used buggy with DS and it is fantastic, really easy on the back and flies along. Car seat was bought in hope as had not yet conceived (!).
Sorry to hear you are not sleeping, I actually got a good night's sleep - well, 11 till 5 non-stop so that is good in my books. Have you tried a drop of lavender oil on your pillow?

Bean what are we going to do with you? Have you tried a hot bath along with a warm glass of milk prior to bed time?

I think we all ring Bean up tonight and sing her a lullaby