Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

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Sassy what does it mean he's only measuring 2 weeks? 2 weeks ahead? 2 weeks behind? I've never been in the 3rd tri. I don't understand this language! LOL!

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Lol oops I meant hes measuring 2 weeks behind! They measure you bump (fundal height) I think it's a rough estimate that baby is growing okay, was completely wrong for poppy though so I don't take much notice.x

 

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Thanks! I've read that the fundal height is a really inaccurate way to measure. I was just reading on the 2nd tri thread that a woman was told the baby was 4 weeks behind based on the fundal height. Then she went in 2 days later and was only 1 day behind based on different measurements. I agree, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Poppy was 5 weeks out the whole way through! Consultant guessed her weight at 5.5lbs when he measured my bump when I was actually in labour, he was amazed at how big she was

 

[LucyJ]

vicky Im so sorry you are having a rough time hope your back feels loads better. Poor popi hope the meds help and she makes a full recovery

Jen thats so lovely your mum will be with you for your scan Im sure you'll have a fantastic time.

Hoping glad Penny is doing so well enjoy your weekend.

Sassy good to hear all went well with your mw so sorry about the spd do you know about what kind of delivery you'll have. Happy Birthday to Danny hope he hasa great day

Amanda thats so wonderful your feeling movement Benjamin hated the doppar he'd kick at it or would wiggle out of the way little monkey

Round you poor thing hope the spd and reflux give you a break and you enjoy your trip away. Glad your little boy is ok.

Megg its good to see you I hope you get published.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Undecided yet Lucy, decision is being made at 34 weeks!x

 

[jenny25]

Thanks I will give it a go xx

 

[LucyJ]

Yay I can finally get on and post hope everyone is having a good week.

 

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This is what I wrote earlier that wouldn't post:

It's been quiet in here. I just wanted to pop in and say hello. My mom comes tomorrow. Can't wait! Too bad we're having the worst weather of the entire season for the week she's her. Booo. Lots and lots of rain. We were just having summer weather for months. Why couldn't it stay like that while she was here? Oh well, I have an active baby in my belly and my mom is coming. I can't really complain!

Hope everyone is doing well. Xoxo

 

[jenny25]

Hey girls how are we all mucho love xxx

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Finally we're back, how do we all live without b&b?x

 

[Round2]

Hearty, that's too bad about the weather. But you're right, life is good with a baby in your belly!

Sassy, how long was BnB down for? I hate it when that happens!

I'm in Florida! The weather is great....but Maddy is vomitting! Figures, someone had to get sick. Luckily, she usually gets over these things really quickly, so hopefully we can meet up with hubby and my step son later. I can't complain too much though, I'll probably hang out on the balcony with my book today in the beautiful weather. Oh how I love looking a palm trees!!!

 

[Allie84]

Hello everyone, I'm back!!! :wave:

Scotland was amazing. We got back last night around 11 pm, and I was EXHAUSTED having been up for 22 hours and 3 flights. Alistair was an absolute gem on the trip out there and for the first week of the trip. He seems to love travelling and he loved being out in the city in his 'buggy.' It was so much fun taking him on the bus, traipsing him around the cobbled stone streets...and it was so wonderful to be back there. Alex and I got along really well and connected again. However, the last few days of the trip Alistair was a bit grumpier than normal. I think he had just had enough of being totally off any type of schedule. It was impossible to keep a schedule there when every day was different. I also think he has started teething. So, he wasn't quite as happy on the flights home. On the flights there everyone was commenting on how good he was and we got similar comments on the flights home but he was definitely fussy by his standards, poor wee fella! He must have been so confused and tired. He didn't sleep very much in all 22 hours of travelling!!!! I would say 6 of those hours. Yikes!

The only 'drama' of my trip was my parents. I called at one point to see hoe Weasley was doing and I found out my mom was in a total manic phase of her bipolar and going completely loopy....my dad had to call the police but they didn't help or do anything because they consdiered it a 'domestic' not because of her mental illness. My dad was in tears to the cops...it sounded really hard and both of them were acting so weird. I called the next day and same thing, my mom was being totally strange (screaming, irrational, thinking people want to kill her). It really put a damper on my mood the last few days. It's like no matter what I do I cannot escape the burden of my parents' problems. I can't even have a 2 week holiday. Mental illness sucks.

Anyways, I will work on reading back when I have time, hopefully this evening! And post pictures in my journal. Missed you guys!!!!

 

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Round, enjoy Florida! Sorry Maddy is sick, but you're right, just sitting in the warm weather is enough to lift your spirits! B&B was down for the entire day on Monday and a good chunk on Tuesday. It was awful!

Allie, welcome back! Sounds like it was a great trip. I saw some of your pictures on FB. Everyone looked so happy. It must have bee really nice for Alex to see his homeland and family. I'm glad you both felt connected.

And can I just second what you said...Mental illness sucks! What a horrible thing for you and your parents to have to go through. Your mother's behaviors sound so difficult and frustrating. Sometimes I try to put myself in that person's shoes and think about how frustrating and scary it must be for them. It sounds like she's not taking meds. The delusions are a fairly severe presentation of the illness. It's too bad the police wouldn't do a psychiatric hold on her. It's also too bad you flew half way around the world and were still dragged back into it. I'm so sorry.

It continues to pour here. It never rains this hard. It hasn't stopped in over 24 hours and now our back yard is flooded. My mother is staying in the detached studio apartment and she has to walk through the back yard to get to it from the house. I think the pump is broken and just called my landlord who will come over today to take a look. I hope he can fix it! Otherwise my mother will have to wade through ankle high water to get to her sleeping quarters. Luckily I have some rain boots she can wear.

I've been sewing a bunch the past few days. I love it! Soon I'm going to have to start selling my creations as I seem to be addicted to making baby blankets! There are only so many my baby will need! I'll post some pics in a bit.

 

[NatoPMT]

Hi girls,

sounds like a brilliant trip allie! so sorry things are so difficult for your mum and dad. Heartys post is brilliant and i cant add to that with anything better.

Glad youre enjoying Florida Rounders, poor Maddy. Everyone i know except me has some sort of yakking bug at the moment. I could do with a bout, salmonella was the best diet ive ever been on. And i dont say that glibly

Pics of blankets please hearty!

Vic, hows popi doing - hope shes getting better.

Afm: I have tickets to see New Order and i am so excited i cant sleep. Last time i saw them i burst into tears. And Bez came on stage and started dancing. I will try and contain myself a bit more than that.

I have now lost 10 whole pounds and my new bra fits me. The one that was cutting me in half

Eloise is great. Bloody heavy though. I think i have sprained my wrist picking the little wriggly pudding up

 

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Here are my latest creations:

I made this one yesterday. It's all flannel and super soft. I'm not sure if you ladies across the pond call flannel something different.

https://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff419/ahartrey/0fa030c3.jpg

I made this one the other day. The green is more vibrant in real life. That part is fleece. The other side is a very light blue/grey and is called cuddle fleece. Super duper soft

https://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff419/ahartrey/a1675045.jpg

This final one I made for my friend. I just got a text less than a minute ago saying she had the baby girl 2 hours ago! My friend picked out these fabrics.

https://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff419/ahartrey/9ea715db.jpg

 

[NatoPMT]

oo they are great Hearty, my favourite is the first one. i wish i didnt have the attention span of a single cell protazoan Edt: and could make things like that (see cant even finish a sentence)

I forgot my other news. My sister has started up a non surgical facial treatments business and she gave me mircodermabrasion. I can almost see a difference off 1 and you are supposed to have 6. I just want more now

 

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Thanks Nato, I love that top one too. I have one more to make and then I'm done for a while.

I'm jealous of your microdermabrasion. I've always wanted that! I just did the free version and mixed sugar with olive oil and scrubbed my face in the shower. Not quite the same but leaves a very smooth surface. You have to wipe off the olive oil and then use soap to get the rest of it off, just in case anyone tries it.

 

[NatoPMT]

Ive got a kiehls microdermabrasion scrub which is amazing. Its ridiculously expensive though

i use salt and sweet almond oil on my hands as a scrub. That works brilliantly. Im going to go and do that now.

 

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Welcome back, Allie! It sounds like a wonderful trip. I can't wait to see pictures I'm sorry your mom had a bad bipolar episode while you were trying to enjoy your trip. I hope everything is back to normal

Hearty- all the blankets are adorable... I can't pick a favorite! Have fun with your mom and I hope the rain lets up so she can enjoy the California sunshine

Nato- well done on losing the 10 pounds!!! Penny is getting super heavy as well... over 14 pounds now! I took her to the store for a few things the other day and thought I could just carry her around. My arm was so sore by the end of it and it didn't help that the little muchkin tried to grab everything I picked up

I here microdermabrasion does wonders