Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[lj2245]

Aww Karen, I feel your pain. I have just bought some slip on ones. I have also put a pair of slip on Vans on my Xmas list to wear in the spring when I really can't reach my feet I had a pair when I was pregnant with Shaun and they were awesome

The nice tree in my living room is a plum colour and is 6ft. Stephen moans that it's too small and not tacky enough. The monstrosity in the dining room is 7.5ft, green and tacky as hell! It's like a grotto in there. It's nice on Xmas day I guess lol.

 

[CherylC3]

Hey I'm putting my tree up tonight can't wait.

I'm loaded with the cold it's a nightmare

Can't wait to see some 3d pics Hun we're not getting a 3d scan. Xx

 

[lj2245]

I think we're booking our 3d scan for the 22nd dec. so excited

Got terrible news yesterday. Shaun's gran only has a couple of weeks left to live. It's his dads mum and she's his favourite person in the world. I'm going to have to tell him and break his wee heart and I can't stop crying just thinking about how upset he's going to be. This is def going to be the hardest thing I've ever done.

 

[arlene]

Oh that's awful LJ hopefully she'll see him to Christmas, people have amazing strength when they need to. my Nana was dying and told my mum she was waiting on her sister arriving from america and within half an hour of her sister leaving the hospital she was gone. sending hugs hun xx

 

[lj2245]

Shaun's aunt is pregnant and today is her due date. She's desperate to give birth so her mum can see the baby. We were initially told the cancer was terminal but treatable and she'd have about 5 years. This was only 6 months ago so she has declined quite quickly. She's in a hospice now so it's really the end. I have a lot of love and respect for the woman, she's been amazing to my wee boy and when me and his Dad split up, she was the voice of reason and kept things calm when tempers flared. Darren was quite bitter about the split and I'm not sure we would have got through it half as well if it weren't for her wading in, reminding us to put Shaun first and telling Darren to behave himself! She's been the best Gran ever to him and he absolutely adores her. It's really going to break his heart into a million pieces. He was bad enough when our cat died, he's such a big hearted wee boy. I have no idea when or how to tell him, I just know I need to prepare him somehow. He has his nativity play on Tues and Weds. I'll wait until after then and tell him, that way it's easier for him to miss a few days of school.

 

[Kaybee]

Aww Laura sorry, I can't offer any advice. I think I would wait until after the school nativity as well.

 

[bbymc]

Awww Laura. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I hope when you do manage to tell Shaun, that he has a chance to see her again and say his goodbyes. I'll be thinking of you over the next few days. Big hugs to you and Shaun! Xx

 

[lj2245]

Shaun's Dad lived with her until Shaun was almost 6 so he stayed with her every weekend. Now his Dad lives in the same street so he still sees her every weekend. It's going to be so tough for him! We are going to tell him on Thursday, after his nativity. That was he can have Friday off and hopefully he can see his Gran that weekend if she's allowed out of the hospice.

They are hoping to have her home for Christmas Day (providing she survives that long) so I have said if she makes it home, Shaun can spend Christmas with them. It will mean I'll be alone on Christmas day from 1:30pm until 9:30pm while poor Stephen has to work but I don't mind if it means they get to make some final, happy memories together.

The other option is Stephen's mum and aunt can hang around after everyone else leaves but I think I'd rather chill out on my own haha.

 

[arlene]

Hi girls, how are we all today? Think I felt my boy kicking for the first time today!!

Laura, how is Shaun's gran doing? xx

 

[Kaybee]

Its so exciting when you can feel them moving

I had my 3D scan today and it was AMAZING. We came away with 40 pics and 2 little video clips. Here are a few

 

[Kaybee]

Oh crap hit submit instead of attach baby brain!

Here they are

 

[lj2245]

They are brilliant You can properly see his wee face He looks annoyed in the last one hehe

I've been ill with this Norovirus the past few days. Done nothing but throw up and it's been coming out the other end bad too. Got so bad I was drinking water and throwing it straight up. Stephen phoned the doc after 15 hours of this and she gave me Cyclizine but I couldn't keep that down either lol. Stopped throwing up last night but still got bad diarhhea and I am sooooooo tired. I keep napping!

Shaun's gran is in isolation in the hospice. Every one of her family has the virus and they obviously don't want her catching it as it would be fatal. Poor soul hasn't had any visitors. Her daughter, Shaun's aunt, was due her baby days ago and still hasn't had it. The poor soul is having her first baby and her mum is dying just at a time when she needs her most. They are all distraught. Not looking forward to telling Shaun tomorrow night!

How are you all doing? It's brilliant you can feel baby now Arlene. I can feel mine giving proper boots now and It's been so reassuring recently while I've been ill.

 

[bbymc]

Hey girls.

Love the pics Karen! Soooo clear! We're gonna get a 3D scan at 30 weeks. Can't wait now I've seen yours!

That's great you're feeling baby now Arlene. Mine is moving loads now too. Can't wait til Ryan can feel it too. He's feeling all left out lol.

Laura, best of luck tonight!

I was at the dr today. Totally burst into tears as soon as I got in the door lol. Felt like a right idiot! Got signed off for 2 weeks though, then got a weeks holiday. Soooo glad! Wasnt coping at work at all and my manager's a cow! Hopefully in 3 weeks I'll be feeling better. Gona drop to part time hours after Xmas too so that should help.

Now I just wana get ready for and enjoy Xmas!!

 

[lj2245]

Hello girls, how are you all? Sounds like you need the 3 weeks off Emma, enjoy them!

I've just realised there's only 11 days 'til Christmas and I haven't started decorating my hall yet! Eek!!

Last night went ok. We decided to tell Shaun in stages rather than lumping it all on him at once. This was at the advice of the psychologist at the hospice. We have told him she has cancer. We are going to let him digest that and then we will let him know she's not going to get better. I have told Shaun's dad that I won't lie to Shaun though, so if Shaun asks me a question I'm going to answer honestly. His gran is having some treatment today that might help things, so we are going to see how that goes.

In other news, Shaun's aunt had her baby this morning. A baby girl called Lucy That should cheer the family up loads

 

[CherylC3]

Hey girls :wave:

Kaybee great scan pics Hun...xx

Bbymc glad ur signed off Hun, just enjoy ur time off.xx

Laura I kno time is flying in, hope Shaun's ok? Thts the best way to break the news... And yeah for the baby girl Lucy. Xx

Afm not much happening with me tbh, working up to Xmas eve can't wit to finish and running out of clothes now don't kno wot il be wearing on Xmas day. Getting lots of movement now and hav my midwife appointment on thurs. xxx

 

[lj2245]

I finally managed to get my Mothercare Dungarees from Ebay! Delighted with them, I'm wearing them on Xmas day with a Xmas jumper I got for Stephen but is too small for him. Sod looking glamorous, I just want to be comfy now haha.

I'm supposed to be wrapping presents, doing housework and going to Tesco today. My Dad has been moaning for me to cook him a fry up all week and I said I'd do it today. I don't know why folk just can't give me a break. I cannot be bothered moving. I need to shower before I do anything and it's 2pm already and I haven't even done that. Eek!

 

[arlene]

Glad Shaun is taking it ok Laura.

Can't believe it's only ten sleeps til Christmas! I've just got a few things to get for John and my secret santa at work. Everyone else sorted? I've given up trying to find a nice maternity top for Christmas Day too, just gonna go to primark ir bew look and buy a bigger size!

Have any of you been looking at prams yet? We were in babies r us today and they have the Quinny Zapp Xtra down to £160. Anyone had one before? We've decided to go for a Group 0-1 car seat as well instead of one that will clip on to the chassis, and aren't gonna bother with the carry cot option for it either. What's everyone else's plans? Xx

 

[lj2245]

I got my pram a couple of weeks ago, we went for the Mothercare Trenton Deluxe which was reduced to £230 and comes with EVERYTHING including car seat, carry cot, changing bag and footmuff. It's exactly the same as the Graco Quattro Deluxe at a fraction of the price so I was delighted with it

I'll be trading it in for a lightweight buggy as soon as the baby is big enough though lol.

Also sorted for Christmas too! I'm worrying I haven't got enough for Stephen though but can't think of a single thing to get him that isn't clothes so what I have will have to do!

 

[Cherrybump]

Hey ladies. just checking in.

Loves those piks which i had to go and get a 3D/4D scan lol

Ive not been posting as much lately. i think i over done post on to many threads lol and have so much to read by the time i get to posting i forget what im going to write. Also im finding myself no on the laptop as much, but im cleaning alot more like more than i usually would do lol. trying to get this place sort out and kept in place for my little girl.

I also wanted to say it was my v-day yesterday and im so happy to have past that stage YAY!!! lol

Hope your all keeping well and ill try my best to keep up with posting bit more xxx

 

[CherylC3]

Hey ladies I got my pram from the Glasgow pram centre it's a joolz earth edition in navy with a maxi cosy car seat, going to order our furniture in jan. I've finished my Xmas shopping ant almost finished wrapping them. Happy v day hope u ar all well..,x

Ooh when are u ladies finishing up work on mat leave I'm working to 36wks wish I cud finish earlier. Xxc