Curvy ladies

[cranberry987]

They did my nt scan internally as my weight is on my belly too. No biggie and they got a much clearer pic than others at 12w

 

[Mamof1]

They did my nt scan internally as my weight is on my belly too. No biggie and they got a much clearer pic than others at 12w

Thats great, has put my mind at rest abit

 

[pink sparkle]

Cranberry - thats rubbish about facebook...dont listen to anyone...like said above you do it 'your way'. We all do if differently and all have our own opinions and ways of doing things but no one is right or wrong. Sometimes ppl think they are being nice offering their advice and opinion but hey if its not asked for they really shouldnt give it. Did you say your heading to another sale today? If so happy shopping and let us know what you pick up.

Congrats on pink bump! xxx

 

[cranberry987]

Thanks, yeah another sale today. I know its rly stupid being upset. Was over a nappy genie thing. Someone said they were rubbish and I was like oh I thought they were a good idea. Then someone else pipes in agreeing saying waste of money. So Im like ok well Ill try it and if I dont get on then it was new for £4 so I can sell it back for that at least (ie shut up, im trying it anyway) then MORE ppl comment 'yes theyre shit' ... was like Ive tried to say it in a subtle way, just stop criticising me. Im rly scared about being a good mum and not being able to cope - I have a history of falling to pieces, and rly dont need any criticism.

I have a really clear mental image of me sitting at home, house a bomb site, baby crying, and me just sitting on the floor not knowing what to do and crying my eyes out. I dont have family that close. My parents are about an hour away and I know theyll come down, but I dont have any non work friends in the area. My main friends are also not baby ppl, theyre clubbers and would come over expecting a big celebration when Id just want to talk about normal human stuff rather than change nappies and I certainly wouldnt want to go to the pub. My best friend is having a baby in Oct so she wont be out and about by the time Im due, so Ill be stuck with my Mum who drives me nuts. Shes quite thoughtless and doesnt listen. She has lots of anxiety and doesnt recognise it, so when I tell her to stop worrying at me as it makes me anxious, she doesnt even realise shes doing it, so just carries on. My Dad is just like nothing there, if you want a wall painting then thats fine, but anything actually talking about real things then youd be better off talking to said wall.

And also, it was £4 ffs. Those ppl probably bought everything new and wasted hundreds. Ive got everything free/second hand so far. So whos stupid there!

Sorry, had a bit of a meltdown there obviously. Had an awful day yday, was feeling rly clingy and DH was just awful to me. Worse than normal. Called me a bitch because he missed a turning, I literally did not say anything to him about it, didnt make a face or anything. There were 10 other things the same, just worn out.

Had a dream about going into labour and the MW did something to me but wouldnt tell me what... thats my fear, that if I have to go into hospital they just waltz in and put an IV in me, or turn something up without checking with me. Thats why I want a home birth so that I can control things a bit more

OK, sounding crackers now, shutting up.

Will try and make today a bit better.

 

[pink sparkle]

Oh huni you rant away best to get it off your chest.

In terms of you worrying that you wont cope etc...i think we all have that fear im crapping myself got a 10 year old to get to school and a toddler to look after as well as night feeds etc omg it will be sooo hard.... so your not alone in your worry there. The housework will probably have to take a backseat for a while but you will soon find your feet and get into your own routine. Just dont feel pressured to do things. They grow so fast id say enjoy them when there tiny as much as possible the housework will always be there! My hubby a bit of a cleaning freak likes to come home to a spotless house (i can appreciate that hes at work all day) but having our ds has really opened his eyes to the fact that you cant have a showhome and children (well we cant anyway cos i defo cant maintain it!).

Im so sorry that your feeling a bit alone about things, thats what you have us for..ok we may not be 'real round the corner friends' but we are all here to support eachother. I have a fantastic group of friends met via another site when i was pregnant with my ds they are wonderful and after two years of 'talking' via facebook we are planning to meet up later this year.

We sound similar in terms of easily falling to pieces....you will suprise yourself huni...we women are strong and will find strength when we least expect too xxx

Big hugs xxx

 

[cranberry987]

Thanks. I do feel better after a rant. Good to get things out. I'm sure I'll surprise myself and be totally cool about it all

 

[Rees]

Oh Cranberry *hugs*

Trust me, all this is normal, a baby is a huge change. And, to be honest, I wanted one of those nappy genie things, wasn't allowed one and our house constantly smells of shit, scented nappy bags just aren't good! So don't worry what other people say, if you don't use it, you don't use it and you can sell it on again!

My friends all used to be clubbers, the people I tend to talk most to on FB are old school friends who have bambino's, or my lovely Septembryo's who I met on here (all had baby's due September 09, love them!)

Once your bambino is here take full advantage of local mums and babies play sessions, I used to go to First Friends which was run by the local SureStart, keep meaning to go to the under 2's, but there's a girl who picks on Tegan and she wasn't walking or anything and now that she finally is I can't be arsed to go back.

Luckily my OH's assistant manager popped a congratulations card in through the door with her number in it as she was lonely after having her little girl, we used to see each other 3/4 times a week when we were both on maternity leave and she's kinda like my best friend now, however I don't see her that often as I'm working, when I'm not working I'm shattered, or her little girl is in nursery (our girlies are 11 weeks and a day apart so always have got on ) or her SPD is killing her as she's due in 5 days now

I can't wait until November gets here and I have my 3 weeks hols before maternity leave so I can spend more time with her and our kiddies can play.

Basically, what I'm saying is that things will change, you'll find some lovely mummy friends and develop a lovely support group from here.

*big hugs* everything will work out hun, and my house is nowhere near as tidy as it needs to be, I'm actually meant to be doing dishes right now so there isn't a huge pile left once my OH has done our Sunday roast (I know it's father's day, but tegs can spoil him once she's old enough, and he can cook better than me )

I hope you find some more lovely baby bargains today

Hope everyone has a good day, I'd better get my ass into the kitchen and do some dishes I did start them earlier so no longer have Tegan's dishes to do, which makes it easier!

And ooooooh, 12 week scan in 3 days! Eep! Even though I'll only be 11+5 and really 10+4, but hey, I get to see my bambino *dances*

 

[sunshine623]

Cranberry, I know exactly what you mean. This is our first, and I had a huge breakdown the other night thinking about how none of our friends have babies, and I'll be all alone with this one. Luckily my hubby and sister helped talk me down from it, but I'm sure I'll have more breakdowns before LO arrives! Blame it on hormones, and just try to enjoy your pregnancy.

 

[cranberry987]

Hiya. Had a good day after all. The mega nct sale was a bit manic. They let us in early and by 1pm opening time the place was picked empty. Was like locusts. I didn't see much to get tbh. Got a bebe pod plus for £12 which is like a bumbo with a tray but has a toy you clip in and its a bit more sturdy. Also got a baby's first year book for £1. Not sure if I'm mad keen on it but it was £1 so night use as a present

Thanks for the support all. Nice to hear other ppl feel the same tbh.

Def worth going to a few sales tho. So gonna put some in the diary!

 

[xheartsx]

Hello ladies, hope you are all ok this eve I've cleaned, ironed and ate a massive dinner at my MIL's.

I got a my jungle theme bath set & flannels and the moses basket from mothercare. And i got some vests, a shawl and blanket, some bibs, and lots of simple baby toiletries. I've also managed to get really good bargain on Ebay for a cosatto vermont cot & matching wardrobe for £150. RRP is £700! It's second hand but immaculate condition. We need to travel to northumberland though but it will give us a little day out!

The cot comes with a matress that was £100 but i'm not sure if i should use it if it is second hand? What do you ladies think?

xx

 

[cranberry987]

Hmm. I'd change the mattress tbh unless it's spotless. Good bargains tho!

 

[xheartsx]

Well i thought that too. I'll see what it's like but i think i will buy a new one

 

[Cherrybinky]

Evening girls.

Cranberry, ignore the gits, Id love a Nappy Genie and if I want one I shall blood well have one and sod what other people think. I bought those resuable nappies and everyone called them 'ebay cheapies' but I dont care because I love them and I shall have them regardless.
Ive saved a fortune buying second hand and things of my choice, mainly because of the price and I couldnt care less about other peoples views unless their my true friends or family and even then, ill still do what we thinks best.

Ive been out ALL DAY from 9.30am. We went to Petes parents, lunch out, playground with the kids, back to his parents for tea, lots of walking (feet swollen a bit today too), cold wind and kids drove me mad. Weve only just got back, Im so tired and the kids were way past their bed time but luckily are out like lights.

A lady actually noticed I was pregnant and not fat today and offered to move her chair to let my 'bump' through and said "dont you move hunny, I remember what that was like!" which I thought was nice.



Now its True Blood re watch time and then bed !

X

 

[cranberry987]

I'm probably going to wait til baby is born for nappies but I'll get 2nd hand reusables off the net. You can get a trial pack of like 8 different types from our council and I rly have no idea at all so will wait for that. Rly tho whether it's £1 or £100 you gotta use whatever you feel comfortable with. Ppl are idiots.

I'm over the nappy genie thing now. Need to learn to be more thick skinned but I didn't realise ppl would actually give me unasked for opinions on stuff.

Saw a friend today who's 22 w and I'm loads bigger than her bump wise! Her bubs is like curled in on itself. That's the advantage of being plumpy i spose. I look a lot more Preg because now my bumps a round shape it's loads bigger than it would be if I had a flat tummy. Ha!

Sounds like a nice day altho knackering. Enjoy true blood. New series must be on soon!

 

[Cherrybinky]

Your bump is fabby! I saw it on FB

TB season 4 starts 26th June in the US and I download (tut tut) so Ill be right on track then Im at Bitten2 on August 5th YAY, cant wait.

X

 

[cranberry987]

Oh we dl everything too. Yey. Not long to wait then

 

[Cherrybinky]

nope. My friend and I watch a re-run and text each other all the way through. Weve just been predicting some things for season 4!

 

[Rees]

Rach - read the books! I read a thing on wikipediea the other day about true blood season 4, it looks so bloody good! Can't wait to get it either, usually we will wait until it's out on FX, but that's in January and I'll be a tad bit busy with a newborn so I'd rather watch them ASAP

Hearts, I'd buy a new mattress, they're not that expensive and then you know that it truly is clean. However, if it's still in it's packaging and unopened then I reckon it'll be fine, sounds like you got a complete bargain


I feel HUGE, I'm finding it hard to bend down already, hard to put Tegs in her cot, and just so uncomfortable, I feel like I'm 5 months pregnant, not 11 weeks, this is gonna be a LONG pregnancy. At least I've got a week off now with loads of things packed into it Off to wreck my mates new house tomorrow, she knows what she's letting herself in for, she's seen the destruction Tegs does to our place Wednesday is our scan, yay, so bloody excited! Saturday there's a festival thingy in town, Mazey Day - loads of parades from the schools (which I will end up crying at all their hard work) stalls where you can buy funky locally made things, music etc... I love it and then Sunday it's roast at mothers, and an afternoon on the promenade for more stalls, music and the fair I love this week down here, there's fireworks on Friday night but I dunno if I can be arsed to go to them, it's the same crap every year! Last year we didn't make it because I was working and the train ran late, the year before we managed to make it with out friends, was hoping they'd make Tegs kick the shit out of me but she wasn't interested

Hope you all have as good a week as mine's looking xxx

 

[sunshine623]

Rees, good luck on your scan Wednesday! How exciting! I hope your LO will give you more of a show than mine did at 12 weeks. She just laid there sleeping, and hardly moved an inch. Still adorable though! Can't wait for my gender scan July 7th!

Hearts, I think I'd probably get a new mattress, too, but you just have to see what it looks like. Sounds like you got a great bargain! Woohoo!

Hi to everybody else! Work sucked today, but I think it's mostly just my hormones getting to me. I get so angry so often lately! I'm not usually like that at all, but these hormones are making me just mean sometimes! I'm still nauseous, too, but thankfully the doctor gave me a prescription for it, so we'll see how it helps in the morning. Have a great night all!

 

[xheartsx]

Hey everyone.

Rees, your week sounds fab What will i be doing?! Working. Rubbish! I've actually got a wedding friday night that should be quite good. I was really struggling to find a dress to compliment my bump, but i finally managed to get one from dorothy perkins, in the sale too for £20!

https://www.dorothyperkins.com/weba...categoryId=&pageSize=20&refinements=category~[291043|291042]^category~[291044|291043]&noOfRefinements=2

Sunshine, i know how you feel when it comes to work. As you all know i'm being made redundant at the end of July, and i'm actually looking forward to it. We'll be skint but it means i can chill out and get things ready for the little one.

I'm still getting nausea too. Unless i eat, i feel sick. It's not nice! Still, it's NOTHING like it was from week 6 - 13. Horrendous.