7DPO and lots of CM (sorry if TMI!)

[tinadecember]

Thinking of you Betty, any news Hun? Xxx

 

[Bettyt63]

Hi girls.... Great news from the hospital!!! Chris has a benign mass in his chest cavity (not on the lung) it's quite rare but can happen and at this point nothing to worry about. We will find out next week if he needs to have it removed (some doctors say it can turn nasty but others say not) we are totally relieved and I feel like a massive weight has been lifted!!! No more stress now please!!!!!

Frisky.... Bless you my lovely. You are VERY important and don't ever think that you are not! You have been through a lot now and in the past and some things we don't ever recover from.... Oscar is only one year old and you have relocated from one end of the country to another.... You may have had some PND and just never acknowledged it. I had PND with vivienne but only got some help when she was about 5 months old and by then I was a mess!! Thank god after some councelling and some antidepressants I was back to my normal self.... It's great that you are going to see someone to talk things over. This is the first step to getting yourself back on track.... We are all here for you so please make sure you talk to us whenever you need to my lovely.. Sending you big hugs

In my next post I'm gonna tell you if my bubba is pink or blue xxxx

 

[tinadecember]

Woohoo!!! Ahh I am so so relieved for you both. I can only imagine the weight that has been lifted, now you can enjoy your pregnancy together!

Can't believe you're making us wait!!!! The anticipation is killing me. I personally think you're having another girl. I can imagine you with 2 girlies

I'm just in the middle of drying my monster mane of hair, whilst cooking tea, whilst entertaining Evie. Super woman or what haha

Xxx

 

[Bettyt63]

Here you go girls.........

 

[friskyfish]

Arrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!

Woooooohooooooo!!

Another boy to our thread!! Congratulations Xx

 

[friskyfish]

Sorry for quick post, I'm just getting Oscar off to bed xxx That pic is adorable Betty, great news about Chris too xx speak later X

 

[tinadecember]

Awwwww look how happy viv looks!!! Another boy, my god this thread has been super full of testosterone haha! How do you feel about having a boy?? I feel so happy tonight, over the moon for you!!

Xxx

 

[Bettyt63]

Thanks girls.... I'm absolutely over the moon! I genuinely was not bothered either way but I'm feeling so blessed to have one of each im so happy right now.... Let's hope he stays nice and safe and cosy until it's time to enter into the world

 

[ab75]

huge congratulations on a boy Betty.
Glad Chris got good news too xx

 

[Edinburgh]

I love it when we have a bit of good news to start a weekend with!

Leo has mastered the art of using the raspberry blowing technique to eject his medicine. It tastes foul so I'm not surprised. He doesn't have teeth yet to rot so am considering dipping the syringe into golden syrup to get him to take it!!

Anyone doing anything nice for the weekend?

 

[tinadecember]

Poor little Leo! Is it a white medicine? Evie had an antibiotic for an infection a couple of years ago and it was like a white, chalky medicine and honestly it was the worst thing I have ever tasted!

I'm off shopping tomorrow then I'm having a date night with the hubby. My mum and dad are taking Evie to a firework competition in Southport and having her overnight. So it'll be vino on tap for me!

xx

 

[Bettyt63]

Oh Tina.... Your Saturday sounds fab!!! Have a lovely time and make sure you get pissed!

Edinburgh.... Has Leo been given flucoxocillin??? If so its VILE! Viv had some when she had an infection from her eczema and it literally Burns your thought! Maybe ask the pharmacy of they can change it for a flavoured version which is slightly better...: bless him!!!

I'm also off shopping tmrw, I've made it to 21 weeks without maternity clothes but I'm busting out of everything now so need to give in and buy some....
I'm and delirious with lack of sleep girls! I have not slept due to stressing about Chris, I've been up every morning at 2am. Last night I after we had all our good news I decided I was going to bed early and viv was poorly all through the night so I ended up nursing her from 2.30pm.... She has been to doctors today and she has croup I am at work till 5.30pm and I swear I'm going to have to have a sleep in the corner!!!!

 

[friskyfish]

Hi ladies, hope Leo & Viv are both feeling better. Did you try the golden syrup trick Edinburgh? Oscar slept in till 7am today. Funny how lying in till 7 is classed as a lie in.
I've been sick over weekend, it's purely through worry. I can't eat as I'm just so worried about everything. Aaron went on a bike ride Friday night & again ended up in the pub, came home at 11 pissed out of his head. He had come home with the wrong bike too! I'm just upset as I know he would have been talking to his mate about me & the row. He would have been venting off. Urrghhh.
His sister has fell out with me, as he went there last Saturday and obviously vented to her. She's going on saying how she's upset because Oscar doesn't know her or Gemma (his other sister) I told her that I'ts hard as we are all busy. They both work full time and have babies themselves. I told her that I'm not being blamed and that we could ALL make more of an effort to get together. I also told her ive not been myself & have been to the doctors. She's not even replied. I don't know why Im worrying so much about her. She clearly isn't worried about me. It's just a mess.
Sorry to rant on AGAIN.

Tina. Hope your date night was good & you have a marvelous hangover. It's our wedding anniversary in 2 weeks, hope things are a bit better in time for it.

Tina, where did you get a bikini from for hols? I need a good push up one! Xx

 

[Bettyt63]

Frisky sounds like you are not getting the support you need right now.... How is Az being with you?? It's a bit unfair that his sisters are being like that with you, to be fair, az could always take Oscar over to see them, it shouldn't land on your shoulders. You have explained to them that you have not been yourself recently so it's now up to them to come and support you.... What did the doctor say???
I'm sending you hugs and hope you start to feel a bit better soon lovely.... Remember we are always here to help and support you xxxxx

Hope everyone had a good weekend, mine went far to fast

 

[Edinburgh]

Hello ladies. Been a quiet one round here, well, when Leo wasn't crying about taking his medicine or crying for a feed! Yes Betty, it's flucloxacillin. Tastes like feckin paint stripper! On the plus side, thumb is looking much better so we can stop it tomorrow. Then I'll give him some tasty bits as he's so ready for food but I haven't been able to face throwing something new into the mix while dealing with the anti-biotic induced nappy rash and diahorrea. Had to buy disposables as I couldn't keep up!

Matt and I had the deep and meaningful last night about what I'm going to do about work and childcare. I think I might become a registered child minder. It's something that can lead me into teaching later and it means I don't have to pay £18k a year for someone else to look after my babies! It won't make much - you can only look after 3 kids under 5, so essentially I can only look after 1 other child full time. There's a big call for after school support though so you never know. It's a bit of a risk. Might also have to get a weekend job to keep money coming in till I find a regular client. I'm probably mad but things have gotten easier managing Mia and Leo (or my standards have just slipped and I'm more relaxed about everything I don't get done in a day) so I think it's the best option for us.

Frisky, that's awful. Az seems like a great guy but if you're not well he has to support you and not rant at people who will in turn make you feel worse about things! I've lived with various loved ones through PTSD and depression and it can be really hard for those around the person who's ill and yes, venting is important but possibly not under the influence of alcohol?? Maybe you could suggest to him an alternative person who could support him but be more open minded about the situation so that it doesn't all fall back on you again? Then he's maybe less likely to bottle up and explode when he does socialise?

I don't know your situation well. I don't want to provide unhelpful advice, but as Betty says, rant away!

Tina, I'm in awe of anyone who wears a bikini. I have NEVER worn a bikini, despite the fact that at times I have been very fit. I'm not about to start post two children and stretch marks, but I take my hat off to you. Go girl, you'll look fab!

Betty, you had a decent nights' sleep yet since you got the big reprieve in stressors?

Off for an early night peeps as Leo was up 4 times again last night. I'm hoping some solid food and calories will knock this lark on the head a bit as I'm turning into a zombie. x

 

[Edinburgh]

PS It's starting to get chilly up here and I'm not happy about it. Time to get the hot water bottle and fluffy housecoat out!

 

[tinadecember]

Morning girls!

well that weekend went far too fast for my liking

Edinburgh, fantastic news that Leo is feeling better. I do remember that it was Flucoxicillin that Evie has and I wouldn't feed it to my worst enemy. How cruel giving kiddies that medicine!
Good for you for thinking about going back to work, it's so tough when you have little ones trying to earn an income and bring up a family too and then there are childcare costs. We used to pay a fortune before Evie started school to put her into nursery. It was barely worth me working.

Frisky, I get my bikinis from Boux Avenue. There is a sale on at the minute too so get shopping! I find that they're the best for pushing up/supporting the nunga nungas. Talking of nunga nungas girls I got measured on Saturday as I'd noticed that I was starting to pop out of my current bras. 32E!!!!! My goodness, the puppies have grown! Downside to it though, I can no longer buy pretty bras but instead the ones that resemble something that your nan would wear haha.
I am so sorry to hear that you're going through so much hassle with Aaron and his family. I agree with Betty though, it shouldn't be completely down to you to ensure that Oscar sees Aaron's side of the family. He should be making that effort to take Oscar to see his sisters. I am sure you wouldn't expect him to take Oscar to visit your family if it was the other way around!

Betty, I think we are in need of another bump picture! Did you manage to get some maternity clothes? I remember when I was having Evie that they weren't the most stylish of clothes but since then I have seen that the likes of River Island now have maternity ranges.
Is viv feeling any better?

My Saturday turned into a bloody nightmare! I spent 6 hours walking around town trying to find something to wear for the wedding and came home empty handed and pissed off. Everything in the shops at the minute is black with winter approaching. Mark said I can't go to the wedding in black because I'll look like I'm in mourning. It's no help either that I was shopping with Mark. Every time I tried something on and asked him how it looked he would say "Yeah it's okay" just okay?!?! I need fabulous! I can't buy it knowing I look "okay". So I'm dragging my mum with me next weekend instead for some female inspiration.

xxx

 

[Bettyt63]

Morning ladies.... Happy Monday NOT!!!! I've been up all night with viv, she has croup and she is worse on a night, her cough is terrible, sounds like she is choking and her legs and head are hurting her too (prob from all that coughing!) She is off school today and I've had to take the day off AGAIN! Seriously girls, I'm going to get fired at this rate!! I've had time off with being ill from being pregnant and also viv being ill.... What does everyone else do??? Ugh, roll on maternity leave!

Edinburgh, think it's a great idea becoming a childminder, Chris' cousin did this so she could apend time with her little boy and now he is at school she works as a TA, I also thought of doing that but just don't think I could look after someone else's kids! AB will be able to give you lots of advice on this subject! you also sound like you're having a pretty tough time in the sleep department, God, there is nothing worse than sleep deprivation is there???
Frisky, how are you today chick??
Tina.... When is your app at the hospital??? I never take Chris shopping with me! He is useless when it comes to helping me choose something we went shopping on Saturday and the was nothing in the way of maternity wear! It was all frumpy horrible stuff that my granny would wear! I ended up getting some normal tops that are floaty so can cover my bump
PS: 32E!!!!! Wowzers!!!!! I was not blessed in that dept I'm a scabby 32b but at the minute they're huge so I'm loving them!!!! Wish they would stay this way! XXXX

 

[ab75]

Edinburgh, I was a child minder for 9 years before Zara was born. I'm here if you have any questions and can post you a copy of my aims and objectives policies if you like to give you an idea of what was required. Obviously they will require some updating.

Just running out the door to collect the girls from nursery will catch up later.

But to you all xx

 

[Bettyt63]

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