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The Berry-Copter!!!

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Bunnygirlie · 20/07/2014 15:31

The Berry thread - berries (over 30s) pregnant with first baby after trying 12+ months.

Support, advice and hand holding from the grads.

Don't forget to CLENCH!

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CatsCantFlyFast · 22/07/2014 19:24

Rp I'm surrey but could courier and am happy to take a billion photos if you wanted to see it in full detail before making a decision

jessplussomeonenew · 22/07/2014 19:57

Excellent scan news RP, I know exactly what you mean about how unreal it is how real it looks!

Bushy, we'll see how the extended paternity works out. But it's something I very early on knew that I wanted both for my husband and for me. The thing that really influenced me was a friendvs story of how her DH ended up looking after their child for a few months due to job circumstances and she told me that at first the baby wouldn't go to sleep for him, but that in a very short time the baby got used to it. Which I think is great for the dad's relationship with their child as well as giving much more flexibility about sharing care duties and ensuring we've both had experience of both SAHP and breadwinning, so we have a shared understanding of the ups and downs of both. My inner feminist is also pleased to be doing my bit to encourage shared parenting! We earn pretty much the same, but my maternity pay deal is a bit better which has affected the time split a little. Fingers crossed it will work out well!

yorkiebilb · 22/07/2014 20:13

Yay win and rp on your great scan news! Fantastic!

RevoltingPeasant · 22/07/2014 20:50

Merk thanks!! I am in the arse end of nowhere Devon so mightn't that be expensive, couriering? Have never used one! If you think not then would love to see a photo :)

CatsCantFlyFast · 22/07/2014 21:26

Will take you some photos tomorrow rp...I will also find the links online so you can see which one it is and check compatibility with your car and get a price for a courier Grin

greatbigbushybeard · 22/07/2014 23:34

Arr rp that made me smile!! That's definitely a baby!
Can't remember if it was people on here or main berry thread that were really into orange is the new black but I've just watched 3 episodes! Quirky and a bit out there.

CatsCantFlyFast · 23/07/2014 07:55

RP;
Courier looks around £10 (it's only that much because the isofix bases are really heavy)

The base is this one
www.maxi-cosi.com/products/car-seats/base-units/familyfix.aspx
It's been used even less than the car seat (probably for about month max) as I now put the car seat in the front seat (don't ask) which doesn't have isofix

The car seat is this one www.maxi-cosi.com/products/car-seats/infant/pebble.aspx in the modern black colour

Anyway will send you some photos in the next few days when I get a baby free minute!

CatsCantFlyFast · 23/07/2014 07:56

With clicky links...

RP;
Courier looks around £10 (it's only that much because the isofix bases are really heavy)

The base is this one
www.maxi-cosi.com/products/car-seats/base-units/familyfix.aspx
It's been used even less than the car seat (probably for about month max) as I now put the car seat in the front seat (don't ask) which doesn't have isofix

The car seat is this one www.maxi-cosi.com/products/car-seats/infant/pebble.aspx in the modern black colour

Anyway will send you some photos in the next few days when I get a baby free minute!

RevoltingPeasant · 23/07/2014 09:41

Merk that looks brilliant, will have to research our cars and compatibility - will keep you posted! Thanks :)

Feather & Bushy when are your scans?

greatbigbushybeard · 23/07/2014 10:28

Hola! I am this time next week, whoop whoop! Starting to drag a bit, like 2 ww!

I love the bit of berry bartering that's going on with the car seat.
How is everyone today? It's another beautiful sunny day. I was inspired by tiger on berry thread to book an outdoor theatre tonight so will be preparing yummy picnic but no bubbles but heck, I can put schloer in a glass and pretend!!

FeatherFeather11 · 23/07/2014 11:20

Mine's on Tuesday. Nhs at 9am and then harmony results at 4pm, plus another scan. Getting quite nervy about it now.

RevoltingPeasant · 23/07/2014 14:26

Oooh well Feather I have my nuchal fold scan (I hope) next Tues so we can hold hands. Hey, by next Weds night us newbies will all have had our scans and will all be feeling reassured.

Is anybody else doing NO work in this weather???

FeatherFeather11 · 23/07/2014 14:41

To be honest rp I've been spiralling into a proper wobble about Tuesday and I'm just barely holding it together and getting nowt done at work at the moment. Wasn't helped by a terrible dream last night of a white baby grow with blood on it so trying to shake it but can't seem to. Really want Tuesday to get here now so I know either way. Sad

winohhh · 23/07/2014 16:22

So sorry feather. I understand the anxiety spiral, it's so shit. I've no helpful advice as I'm not sure I held it together very well. Do what you can to get through till Tuesday. Sending berry power and hugs!

I also have a scan on Tuesday, finally my nhs one!

CatsCantFlyFast · 23/07/2014 16:53

Feather, have a hand to hold. Its so hard. My only advice is to keep v v busy. Make plans x

jessplussomeonenew · 23/07/2014 18:02

So my next, and last, day in the office will be next Tuesday! On one level I am so tired that I really can't wait, on another it has hit me (not for the first time, but harder than previous times!) how big a life change is coming up!

jessplussomeonenew · 23/07/2014 18:06

Feather, sorry you're having a tough time - I agree with Merk that keeping busy is good. Vivid dreams are common in pregnancy and do tend to reflect your anxieties, I think it's the mind's way of dealing with all the stresses and getting them safely out of your body.

Bunnygirlie · 23/07/2014 19:29

Awwww feather scan dread is natural, everything crossed for good scans next week for all!

I am totally hating this stoooopid weather, too fecking hot and muggy!

jess your last day at work? Madness! I have 8 weeks from next week which includes some days off with holiday still to take?

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RevoltingPeasant · 23/07/2014 19:33

Oh Feather I do know. I had an awful dream a week or so since about waking up with the bed covered in blood and realising I had MC in the night.

But.... It was just a dream. The stats are with you. This is your turn now. And too much stress is not good for your bean. Have a hand to hold, deep breaths and you will get there.

You will be posting your pic next Tues, I know you will. You have come so far and you're at the last Berry hurdle now before being properly in the chopter. Courage!

RevoltingPeasant · 23/07/2014 19:33

Gosh next Tues will be massive for us all!

FeatherFeather11 · 23/07/2014 20:51

Thanks guys. Phew! Feeling a bit better this evening but I got myself in a proper twist over the last 24 hours. Think the realisation that in at the first major hurdle hit and it's just scary to think that I've allowed myself to get a little bit excited recently may backfire. I guess what will be will be and nothing I do or think can change it.

How's everyone else? bunny and jess I feel for you being quite pregnant in this heat! Must be tough!

RevoltingPeasant · 24/07/2014 09:41

How are you this morning Feather?

greatbigbushybeard · 24/07/2014 10:12

Wednesday for me! Oh feather bless you! sounds horrible. Must be reassuring to know that rp had a scary one too. Think jess is right that it's your body's way of dealing with shit it doesn't need, still it's horrible that you remember them. As rp said it's not real, just horrible for that millisecond when you think it is. Maybe the dream means something totally different ( you know those weird interpret your own dreams people/books tend to say it's something totally different but to me it's your subconscious getting carried away as you've probably kept a really tight lid on it. I had a really stupid dream last night that'll cheer you up. I dreamt I had sex in a bus layby under a duvet and then was with the cast of Geordie shore (wtf!) and trying to disguise my bump by westing a tie due sarong, a black top with a sticking out ring of flowers round my middle and a Chinese pyjama top on top- what the hell is that about!!

jessplussomeonenew · 24/07/2014 10:45

Bushy that's a great image!

greatbigbushybeard · 24/07/2014 14:53

What is my subconscious doing eh!!

Went to yoga this morning and chatted to yoga lady afterward, she knows I am pg. I told her my scan is next week and I'm starting to brick it a bit because of all the uncertainty. She has a little boy but told me she had a miscarriage and found out at the 12 week scan! Eek. She wasn't trying to make me feel bad and was just sharing about that & being pg. She said when it happened she hit rock bottom and became really bitter and angry esp at people being pg. She said the worst was the nurse she saw when being told options was 8 mths pg!! It was sort of nice to actually share how cross seeing everyone fall pg so easily around you makes you and you just want to tell them all to f* off!! She said I'll need my Tuesday class to calm down and hopefully she'll see me at the Thursday class. I am feeling a bit anxious about it. I think what is making me a little worried is that I don't feel particularly pregnant. I haven't had any morning sickness, any weird food aversions or obsessions, I just seem to want to eat more and more often and I've had a few twinges and a heavy feeling in my abdomen but that's it and even the twinges seem to have gone quiet. I will just be very relieved to get to Wednesday and hopefully see baby bushy doing it's thing. We're having nuchal fold etc done on same day.

Popped round to next door neighbours yesterday to give card and saw baba. Namegate avoided as it's not a name either of us would want. They seem to be doing really well and all appears v effortless. I had to watch what I said ,not to give the game away but the bloke was saying about how lovely the weather is and how they could get out for walks and would be no good in the winter and that January babies would be the worst!! Ha ha!! Found out that the hospital was fab and staff brilliant. She did have to have a Caesarian in end but looks really well. I can't imagine myself or the house looking that good when I get to that stage.. Apparently lots of her friends have had babies or are soon to, so she has ready made buggy club. Bleurgh!! All I could think was, if I wasn't pregnant ,how much it would be killing me to listen to all this. I think it's coming from having had a tough time ttc that it sounded all so easy and perfect. Think they are bottle feeding as bloke said he would get a bottle ready and that baby is pretty good and wakes at 1, 4 and 7. I did want to ask about it but it's a bit personal so didn't.My dh looked shocked at the waking up but I told him that that is good! Do you think it's easier bottle feeding? Also what happens to all the milk in your boobs if you don't?

I didn't get the impression they'd been trying for a long time and here's the baby and all her baby friends, with perfect house and skinny body that'll ping back oh so easily, until we decide we want baby no 2 which will, bing, magically appear and childcare is all sewn up with mummy doing 2 days and bloke home working and nursery for rest. Just seems v perfect and together. Good lord , I have surprised myself at the rant!! Oh dear, not v nice to be projecting those feelings but perhaps sharing will make me feel better. I sound like a bitter, envious beehatch!! Blush I think I have a case of coveting your neighbours ox or whatever that commandment was!! Wang me please.
Anyway enough introspection, how are the rest of you? Please feel free to share jealous bitch stories to make me feel better Blush