Beach Bump Graduates!

[Doodlepants]

Well done Mel, that's fab!
Hope you have a fab time at Drayton Manor!

I hope Ajay is doing better today Caz. Naomi gets heat rash a lot, so does Holly actually, they seem to get rashes quite easily.

Glad you're recovering well Simmy. It sounds like you're doing really well with the feeding too, it must be really hard work after a section- is it still quite sore? I hope Sofia starts sleeping better for you soon, at least you know it gets better

We had Naomi's appointment this morning, that went well. They've given me lots of info on foods etc for her. We're seeing them again in September and I think they will be seeing her at nursery too. Feeling more positive about things today, she is getting there with her food and walking etc, just a bit slower that's all.

 

[Hann12]

Maria that's great news about Naomi and hopefully a big weight off your mind. It's good that they can monitor her too so you can feel more reassured.

Mel - well done on the run! Funny because I was talking to another mum today about how we want to get some exercise in and think we are going to do British military fitness. She's done it before but wants a buddy, and I need to go with someone to motivate myself. Think we are going to do a few runs first though just to get our fitness back up. I used to do a 5km in 25-28 mins but that was a long time ago, reckon if I tried it now I would need to walk some of it.
Hope you have fun today - lovely day for it!

Simmy - you are doing great with Sophia by the sounds of it! Don't get too worried about how you feed her - as long as she is happy and you are then that's the main thing. Put some more pics on fb soon!

Caz - happy birthday to Ajay for tomorrow! I hope he's feeling better and Neel too. I'm sure. You'll have fun in Brighton. It will be nice to get away if nothing else!

Had a busy day today organising packing stuff, cleaning, organising etc for Fridays holiday. Also had Annabelles last ballet class and a play date. My parents arrive tonight as they are coming with us. My mum just had a moan about how tired she was because she had to clean the kitchen and change the beds. Not being funny but I've done about 5 times what she's done today and had a bad nights sleep. Really bugs me when people moan that they are tired to me when they have no reason to be!
Anyway better go as got to make Annabelles dinner and our dinner actually!
Almost bedtime for my two little monkeys though and then I'm relaxing with a glass of white wine!

 

[Doodlepants]

Oooh have a fab holiday Hann! Do you leave first thing tomorrow?

Not much going on here, I have a meeting with Naomi's nursery tonight, Martyn can't make it as he's working so my mum is coming over to baby sit.

The girls new beds arrived this afternoon which is exciting! We are putting them away for now though as we aren't planning to do their room for a couple of months- we just bought them as they were in the sale- I saved £560!! I thought that was too good an offer to miss! I may hold off putting Naomi's up a bit longer as they are 4 poster beds, I'm going to see what Holly's is like when we put it up. We have a bed guard so will wait and see...

 

[mummySS]

Wow maria, how exciting 4 poster beds! I always wanted one when i was little, bet holly will love it. What are you planning to do with their room?

Hann yay for holiday planning! The packing etc takes ages (i cant even imagine with 2 kids!) but will be so lovely once you're there.

Mel - great on the running! And how was drayton manor?

We're not up to much today, i'm trying to take it easy as my scar is a bit sore on one side - it feels like it's pulling when i walk. If it gets worse i'd better head to the doctors... It's hard to take it easy with a toddler though! Leo's currently supposed to be napping but instead he's wandering about his room trashing it

 

[Hann12]

Hey just a quick one to say hope you all have a good week! I have spent today packing etc and still not done. Up at 4.30am to get away so off to bed soon.
Not done with packing and gregs not even home!
I am not sure if I will get Internet out there so if I don't have a lovely week and will catch up next week. Will be thinking if you all xx

 

[mummySS]

Have a fab time hann xx

 

[Blue_bear]

Hope you have a lovely time Hann xx

 

[Doodlepants]

Have a lovely time Hann!

How was Drayton manor, Mel? Did you get any photos? I bet the weather was nice for it!

That sucks that your scar is sore Simmy Is Paul back to work now? I hope it gets better for you soon.

I always wanted a 4 poster bed too! I'm going to get Naomi used to being in a bed over the summer then (providing the wardrobes I want come back in stock soon) after the summer we'll do their room. It doesn't need decorating thankfully. We are just going to switch it round a bit, put the beds and new furniture up, put new blinds up, get a nice fluffy rug for between their beds and get new bedding (I've got my eye on some pretty patchwork quilts). I'm hoping to get some nice photos of them together so I can have a canvas above their beds and maybe some other pretty bits.- It all looks fab in my head LOL! Hopefully it will look nice when we put it all together!

 

[SugarBeth]

Been following along but been so busy and exhausted!

Tomorrow is the big gender scan! I can't decide if I think boy or girl, so I'm SO excited to finally know. I wish I was one of those mommies who just knew! I'm here totally clueless! Anyone want to make some final guesses? lol

All week I've been constantly working on Katie's birthday party/baby gender reveal for this Sunday, so I've been nonstop exhausted! But, things are looking really great and I'm really excited for everything to come together. I can't lie though - I can't wait until it's over and I can go back to relaxing, crocheting baby things, and not running myself ragged!

 

[Doodlepants]

Oh how exciting SB!!
I think boy this time! I can't wait to find out! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

[caz_hills]

Oh god I've lost another huge post from last night aggghhhh!

Han have a lovely break and hope you manage to get a rest.

Simmy poor you having pain - is it feeling better today?

Sb - what's your news?!?!

Maria - the new beds sound amazing! Post photos when you can please.

We have my family coming over today for a BBQ for ajays birthday. He is just not himself though at the moment - this rash, temperature and just tired and not eating. So worried about him but hopefully once everyone gets here and he has had a good nap he will feel better x

 

[mummySS]

Hope Ajay has a lovely birthday Caz, bless him hope he feels better xx

Maria the plan for their room sounds lovely - cant wait to see pictures when it's done!

Hann hope you're having a lovely time.

Sb - what's the news!! Saw your fun spoiler... Do we have to wait til tomorrow too??

Afm oooohhh difficult day, Sophia managed to throw herself off the sofa when I was out of the room for a minute - I found her on the hard wooden floor screaming. I can't tell you the worry and panic that went through my mind! Paul took her to a&e and she was fine thank god. But I'm a bit emotionally scarred!

 

[caz_hills]

Oh simmy I'm so glad she is ok. Must have been so scary for you x

Today was lovely - manic and were exhausted but it was brilliant. Ajay and y newphew ran around like crazy people in the water which was funny.

Have decided having seen my twin sister today who is a stone lighter than me that I'm getting back on to myfitnesspal and I've got a new Jillian Michaels DVD and I must stick to it this time! So I will bore you with weight loss moans I expect!

 

[SugarBeth]

Haha, of course you girls don't have to wait until tomorrow! You're some of the first to know....Maria was right! It's a BOY!! We'll now have one of each!

The ultrasound tech said that it was absolutely, definitely a boy. You could see a very clear shot of everything, and she checked about five times from different angles too!

 

[mummySS]

Aah lovely news SB! I had a feeling it would be a boy as well. It'll be very different for you to move away from the pink princess stuff!

Caz, glad Ajay had fun yesterday. Ooh I need to get back on mfp soon so ill join you! I need to give it a few weeks to recover still but I'll join you shortly. It's always easier if others are on there encouraging you.

 

[caz_hills]

Wonderful news SB - of course it didn't matter but how wonderful to have a little man on the way! Congrats my dear.

Simmy - just done the Jillian Michael's DVD no more trouble zones - it's awesome! It's longer than 30DS and is more strength and abs but man it gets you working and sore and sweating! Defo recommend it. I think you can find it on youtube (although I bought the DVD) if you want to see it. But you rest up first as you need to recover!

I saw my sister yesteray and she looks awesome so I am determined to get trim!

 

[mummySS]

It's gotta add more pressure if you have a twin sister lol

 

[caz_hills]

Just a bit Simmy! Am dying tonight, it's so hot and I'm exhausted from the 50 minute workout from this morning! x

 

[Blue_bear]

Hey ladies! Its been so hot, im loving it but difficult trying to explain to Josh he cant be outside 24/7!

Yesterday was my day without them both, the time actually seems to fly really quickly. Had Tilly back for the night but will drop her off with him for another couple of hours this morning.
I did have an appointment that has just been cancelled sadly, but I am currently signing up to become an egg donor. Today would have been my first proper appt after lots of paperwork so still very early days.

Simmy, hows your scar feeling? Not in too much pain i hope.

Caz, well done on the working out!

Mel, hows the running going?

SB, congrats on team blue!!

 

[melissasbump]

SB, Congrats on the boy! So exciting!

Caz, glad Ajay had a lovely birthday, he looked pleased with his car, and well done with the workouts!

Simmy, glad you are recovering well now, how you finding being a mummy of two?

Hann , hope you are enjoying the holiday, the fb pics are fab!

Georgie, thats glad you had a good day without the children yesterday, we are the same here H wants to be outside ALL the time lol. And well done re the egg donor, im actually considering it myself so definatly interested to hear how you progess with it. Having my own children makes me realise what a gift it could be to help others, im sure its the same for you. And the running going well thanks! Got myy race for life on sun (the links on fb if anyone wants to sponsor me) but ive done 2 5k runs so far without stopping and going out again this evening when it cools down.

We had a fab few days at Drayton manor, i really recomend it its great for the young ones and H had a ball. The on sight hotel was really nice too and comfortable, we had an interconnecting room so we could put the boys to bed in their own room it worked really well.
Had a lovely morning with a couple of friends and all the kiddies in the garden this moring and just found out my friend is pregnant with her second, so pleased for her!
busy week of seeing friends and party prep, im going to be working on Hs birthday cake from tomorrow onwards, its gonna be mickey mouse clubhouse, it may be a disaster!
I wrote H a letter last night, basically im going to write a letter to each boy every year on their birthday, like a summary of their year, and put in their memory box, i was in floods of tears writing it!