Any 35+ based in Essex / London UK?

[Mrs B mum2b]

Hello! I am 39 and 18+6 with number 1. All of my friends had their babies a few years ago and whilst they are very supportive and happy for us, I thought it would be nice to become bump buddies with other local ladies.
Any takers????!

 

[Claireyb1]

Hi Mrs B,I'm not really London or Essex, but I just didn't want you to feel alone.
I'm 37 and will still be still just 37 when baby is born or just 38 if baby is late.
I too would like to find local bump buddies.
Hope you are well.
xxx

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

Hi Clairey - that is so kind of you! Thanks! Well we may not be as close as we would like but the same country is a start!
How is everything going with your pregnancy? You are not far behind me I see - I may have a Christmas baby and you may get one on New Year's Day! What a lovely way to clebrate the holidays eh?!
Tanya x

 

[Claireyb1]

Hi Clairey - that is so kind of you! Thanks! Well we may not be as close as we would like but the same country is a start!
How is everything going with your pregnancy? You are not far behind me I see - I may have a Christmas baby and you may get one on New Year's Day! What a lovely way to clebrate the holidays eh?!
Tanya x

Hi Tanya,
Well I'm certainly not a million, million miles away (depending on which part of London/Essex you live?) I live near Watford which is jnt 17/18 on the M25 and it's not a million miles away from London. Iam orginally a West London girl, bt have moved here to be with my DF.
Yes I agree, what a way to spend the hols. My birthday is the 5th Jan so it will be all go around that time!
Are you working at the moment? if so how are you finding it? and when do you plan on taking M Leave?
xx

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

Not too far at all- I'm quite nr j26 of M25.....
Yes I am a recruitment consultant and work in London. Not at all
Physical but quite stressful at the mo and as I am not sleeping
Too well, it's hard! Planning on working up until 2 weeks before but will see how
I get on. How about you?? X

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

Oh and how are u finding herts re west London? I used to work in
Kensington - lovely area! X

 

[Claireyb1]

Not too far at all- I'm quite nr j26 of M25.....
Yes I am a recruitment consultant and work in London. Not at all
Physical but quite stressful at the mo and as I am not sleeping
Too well, it's hard! Planning on working up until 2 weeks before but will see how
I get on. How about you?? X

Hi Tanya, so you must be near Waltham Abbey, that sort of way? so not a world apart.
I know a few friends that have worked in recruitment and I know it can be stressful. The not sleeping thing is also not great is it? I am hating the constant getting up int he middle of the night to pee!!!! argh! Even when I get the chance to lay in I can't seem too - what's that all about?
I am most probably going to take fairly early ML as I have a very physical job and they don't seem to planning to switch my duties anytime soon. I am a chef/events coordinator and I am on my feet all day long,some days I can do a 9 hour shift without getting to sit down once! Not good for my poor old legs.
I really like living here in Rickmansworth as Herts is a nice county. We have the best of both worlds being close to everything and also the countryside and open spaces. Will be nice to take baby for walks when He/She arrives.
I'm always in and around London as My Mum still lives on the outskits of London and I have friends who live in town. On the whole I would say I am happy in Herts though.
Do you plan on finding out the sex of your baby? your next scan must be soon?
I have mine on the 11th Aug - can't wait.

Chat soon.
xx

 

[Mother Hen]

I'm in Bexleyheath, Kent--not far from Essex. I'm 40 and am pregnant with my first! What part of Essex are you in? I go to Lakeside quite often for shopping.

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

Claire - yes about 20 mins from Waltham Abbey - I used to work there actually. My dh used to be a chef so I know how exhausting that must be and can understand why you may have to leave for mat leave early - that's a shame though as it eats up the other side of the leave... Are you planning on returning?
I too wake up frequently for loo needs - a mix of baby and diabetes and it's driving me mad! Knackered!!
My scan is also on 11th! Yes I think we will find out - are you planning on? xx

Hi Mother Hen! Congrats on your first! I am in Barkingside and I go to Lakeside occassionally - it's about 40 mins away. I am sure I will be visiting soon to start the spending spree!!!! Hope everything goes well for you. Are you feeling ok?

 

[Bunska]

Hello
I'm not 35+, I M 32 but I am in Essex. I'm in the chadwell heath/ Romford area.

 

[Claireyb1]

Claire - yes about 20 mins from Waltham Abbey - I used to work there actually. My dh used to be a chef so I know how exhausting that must be and can understand why you may have to leave for mat leave early - that's a shame though as it eats up the other side of the leave... Are you planning on returning?
I too wake up frequently for loo needs - a mix of baby and diabetes and it's driving me mad! Knackered!!
My scan is also on 11th! Yes I think we will find out - are you planning on? xx

Hi Mother Hen! Congrats on your first! I am in Barkingside and I go to Lakeside occassionally - it's about 40 mins away. I am sure I will be visiting soon to start the spending spree!!!! Hope everything goes well for you. Are you feeling ok?

Oh how funny about our scans being on the same day. Mine is really early in the morning at 8.45am I think? my DF doesn't want to know the baby's sex,so I will respect his wishes and wait for the "big suprise"
I am not planning on going back to work,so Money for longer would be good, but I have to think of my health and the baby's too. Being older too is making me more tired I think.
Will you return to work after? and do you think you will have another baby after this one?

Take care.
Claire.x

 

[Mother Hen]

I've been feeling fine. My symptoms have been mild. I have a scan on August 11th, so i am excited about that.

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

ooh that's 3 of us with scans on 11th!! Mine is at 2.30pm - couldn't get an early one so will have to work from home that day. I am not 100% sure about finding out about the sex as would like the suprise too but dh is DESPERATE to know and I am not against it enough to stop him so I think we will.... We must all report back with news!!!
Mother Hen are you panning on finding out the sex?

Claire- I am planning on coming back to work 6-9 months after birth I think.... would love not to have to but needs must.... Also would love another but was amazed I got pg this time around with all my medical things so am really happy with 1 but another would be an added bonus. I guess I will see how it goes.... what about yuo? Any more planned?

Hello Bunska! I am not ageist btw just posted ion 35+ section!! How are you getting on? Is this your first?

 

[Mother Hen]

Yes, we plan on finding out the gender because I like to plan ahead. I'm not sure if they will know the gender at this scan or the next one. I'll either be 8+4 or 12+6 at the time of the scan. (I'm not sure how far along I am because my previous period was very light and that makes me suspicious).

I'll let you know how it goes. Good luck to everyone! Let's report back!

 

[Bunska]

Hello Bunska! I am not ageist btw just posted ion 35+ section!! How are you getting on? Is this your first?

LOL. That's okay! Yes, its my first and getting on fine thank you. Sailed through the first few weeks really. It was only at week 9 that sickness/tiredness kicked in with a vengence. That and I want to kill almost everyone I meet - shocking aggression

 

[Mother Hen]

I'm very moody too, so my husband says.

 

[Bunska]

Glad I'm not the only one. The tinniest things are sending me over the edge : )

 

[Mother Hen]

Me too! Apparently, it's 'my tone of voice'. LOL Oh well, he'll live.

 

[Mrs B mum2b]

oh dear ladies! I think I (or dh!) got off quite lightly with the mood swings - mine was more tearful than shouting and on the odd days, I still am! I think the lack of sleep I am having isn't helping though!
mother Hen it's the 20 week scan where you could find out the gender so a little way to go I'm afraid. I will find out in 10 days... eek!!

 

[Mother Hen]

Good luck with your Scan Mrs. B! It's so exciting! Please let us know what happens.