***April Sweet Peas 2011*** join here (48 babies born)

[bernina]

Tasha Ruby and Harleys pics are adorable !

and beautiful bump pics smeej xxxx

I wanna see me some Ruby and Harley pics!!!

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

Hi Rainbow, make sure to give us the link to your journal when you start, would like to follow your journey. How is BF'ing going for you? Did you BF Alex? Hope your nursing bra shows up soon! Great news on the cord falling off, planning his first bath yet?

im combi feeding, so bottle , breast and expressing its going really well, im having problems getting ben latched on the left side - the nipple is flatter and is really engorged

hes had two baths already, one the day after he was born and one today - his hair goes sooo fluffy after the bath its sooo cute

 

[bernina]

So glad to hear combi feeding is working so well for you. I really think that's the route I'll be going. Are you feeding only expressed breastmilk in the bottle?

Aww, can't wait to see more Ben pics when you start your journal!! I showed DH the other day and neither of us could believe that a Ben sized baby could very well be inside me at this moment! We both agreed he is just precious!!!

How is your BP and your meds?

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

i express and use formula , hes a really really hungry baby and feeds around 2 oz (60ml) every 2-3 hrs plus going on breast inbetween

i got back out of hospital this afternoon they have restarted meds so now on three times a day again

 

[CottlestonPie]

Dear Toby,
I know you have three weeks of cooking left. You may wish to be "well done" and stick around for five. But if you do, don't expect me to be too impressed.
I hereby serve you with your first eviction notice. You have two weeks until my birthday. I would like you to vacate my body by the 27th March 2011 so I can have a couple of glasses of wine.
Thank you,
Mummy.

 

[gertrude]

morning ladies not had chance to properly catch up yet but wanted to drop in

had my birthday night out on friday and my shower yesterday with some really lovely presents (wasn't expecting anything! just wanted to get people together) and one of my friends was just amazing - normally I have feasts at my house were I cook for between 12 and 18 people (I adore cooking) but she did everything, everyone brought something and we've eaten like royalty

She is also a physio so she massaged my ankles to reduce the swelling (which was really bad yesterday) and generally was brilliant

so now I need to get up and speak to the people left in my house have sent OH to have his shower first as I'm quite cozy and, if I was a cat, I'd be purring

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

Dear Toby,
I know you have three weeks of cooking left. You may wish to be "well done" and stick around for five. But if you do, don't expect me to be too impressed.
I hereby serve you with your first eviction notice. You have two weeks until my birthday. I would like you to vacate my body by the 27th March 2011 so I can have a couple of glasses of wine.
Thank you,
Mummy.

you listen to Mummy Toby !!

 

[lilgemsy]

Gertrude - Sounds like you had a well deserved wonderful time!

I found out today Im no longer considered one of the girls
Turns out they all go out and dont even bother asking me anymore :/
I dont mind being left out of nights out on the booze like but things like shopping would still be nice to do with them but Im now getting left out of that too!
Its sad to admit but my mum is actually my best friend atm!

 

[gertrude]

I was talking about this last night in fact - I reckon I've lost about half of my friends since getting pregnant - I now NEVER get invited anywhere except by couple of people and when I invite them they often drop out

for me I'm not too fussed - some friendships never last (just natural evolution really) and as I see it they're making room for new mummy friends that I'll make once pickle is here

I no longer go out to all nighters, I don't drink now and I can't see I'll ever drink again like I used to - I've changed lots (all for the better as I see it) so it's natural some will just drift away. The really good ones will last

my feet are so badly swollen again today - I need to go out for a walk really but so can't be bothered want to stay home and eat cake instead

 

[CottlestonPie]

Aw gem I kinda know how you feel. I'm not really one for clubbing so the girls stopped inviting me. That's fair enough but in the end the invitations stopped completely. Shopping trips, nights down the pub... I found out they organised a night out a while back for a curry. The restaurant was 2 doors down from my flat but nobody mentioned it to me.

My mum, sister and DF are my friends and family now. Sod the rest of em! Xx

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Dear Toby,
I know you have three weeks of cooking left. You may wish to be "well done" and stick around for five. But if you do, don't expect me to be too impressed.
I hereby serve you with your first eviction notice. You have two weeks until my birthday. I would like you to vacate my body by the 27th March 2011 so I can have a couple of glasses of wine.
Thank you,
Mummy.

Hey, at least you have the chance! My birthday is tomorrow (March 14) and I still have quite a ways to go. I suppose a serving of soft serve ice cream and virgin daiquiri will suffice.

 

[caro103]

Congrats Tasha! can't wait until you can post some pics on here!

xx

 

[lyndsey37]

Congratulations Tasha how exciting, wonder who will be next!!!!! Cant believe its out turn soon its flying by

 

[AmethystDream]

Wonderful news for Tasha, absolutely chuffed to bits for her. Congratulations and welcome to the world Ruby and Harley

 

[DanaBump]

Yes Dana, sorry! Getting things confused here!

here's the recipe, it is super delish!


3-5 persian cucumbers (with peel) (or regular cucumbers without peel or "striped")
1 red onion (i skip the onion but if you like onions, feel free)
2 c. white vinegar
2 c. water
1 1/3 c. sugar
salt and pepper to taste (tho i end up just using pepper)



Directions
Slice onions and cucumber very thin slices & place in bowl of your choice.
Stir together vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper and pour over onions and cucumber.
Cover and marinate at least an hour.
The longer this sits, the tastier it gets.

 

[bernina]

Thanks Dana, that sounds delicious. Adding those to my shopping list for sure!

 

[DanaBump]

you're very welcome! i usually sit with the bowl and a good movie, simply heaven!

 

[vetti1979]

Hi everyone!

Im due 8th April

xx

 

[vetti1979]

Gertrude - Sounds like you had a well deserved wonderful time!

I found out today Im no longer considered one of the girls
Turns out they all go out and dont even bother asking me anymore :/
I dont mind being left out of nights out on the booze like but things like shopping would still be nice to do with them but Im now getting left out of that too!
Its sad to admit but my mum is actually my best friend atm!

I know how this feels too hun, when i was pregnant with my son i wasn't invited out for drinks after work (ok, sometimes i was glad as i was just too tired!) but it was as if friends and colleagues suddenly decided that i wouldnt want to go without even asking me. I found out who my mates were and they are the ones i now keep near.

nothing worng with your mum as your best mate hunny, mine has been invaluable to me with since my son was born and even more so now we have no2 on the way.

Chin up hunny, you'll probably find these 'friends' will be back in touch once bubs is here wanting to coo and a cuddle, then you are in the driving seat.

xx

 

[chocojen]

Got to dash as OH needs computer, will message properly tomorrow after my GTT, not looking forward to the not eating tonight from 8pm, I am so hungry all the time at the moment.
Had a lovely day today with my family and a walk on the beach in the sunshine too xxxxx