Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[jenny25]

Thank you all so much Kieran is such a little delight I can't stop looking at him and saying we finally done it my mum is Down from
Scotland she has been here for the last 8 days she is also on cloud 9

How are all you girls ?

Yogi congrats on the bfp xxx

Nato great too see you missed you darling xxxx

Allie how's things with school ?

Ashley goes Charlotte doing ?

Gaynor how are you feeling ? Thanks for the lovely text xxx

Vicky are you keeping alright ? How's the new house ?

Sorry my brain is like mush still I've not really been on been having a hard time with aarron adjusting he had me in tears yesterday and havin to recover from the section is painfull I've got more scar tissue on the left side from where it split with aarron so when I cough or laugh or even turn over in bed it burns, Paul and I talked last night about having more kids like age gaps and could we risk going through anymore losses he wants more kids as do I but I know I need to allow my body time so it might be sometime after Christmas we will talk about it because of my funky cycles and how long it took to get Kieran its nice to plan our future bit for the time being we are just enjoying Kieran every min to think very thing we had gone through to get him was so worth it I'm on cloud 9 xxx

 

[vickyd]

Jen you crazy woman talking about more babies so soon!!! haha! Im still undecided and its not like time is on my side lol!! Kieran is a doll! I hope Aarron adjusts soon hun...

Nato how dare you deprive us of your ttc tales for the last months???? Shame on you woman!

Allie i find going to the park less exhausting then trying to entertain Hero at home. At leas in the park she wears herself out running around and playing with other toddlers, whereas at home she gets very grumpy and basically just roams around emptying drawers and cabinets which i have to tidy when she goes to bed.
Hero is now saying three sylable words, her fave at the moment is banana and Andonis which is the name of her boyfriend from the park lol! She is too funny for words at this stage and I can finally say she has reached a phase which i really enjoy.

 

[NatoPMT]

Jen, sorry to hear Aarron is needing to adjust, i suppose its natural really though, hope its not too stressful. I know you have your fertility issues but youre quite young arent you? Your issues wont get better, but as long as you look after yourself i assume they wont deteriorate further until youre around 35 either, so i agree that waiting for a bit will let you recover. Glad Kierons being a little darling!

Vic, sorry but the thought of Hero roaming around causing mischief sounds funny from where i am sitting. The little monkey. Being grumpy doesnt sound so funny mind.

Glad the house is coming together. Can i see pics?

Hoping, have you decided on whether to TTC again at some point? I know you were not thinking of having another a while ago... Im thinking of getting on of those baby piano's for Eloise that you have. She plays at her grandpa's house and she goes absolutely mad on it, like some sort of crazy beethoven with her arms, legs and hair flying all over the place

Allie, need to catch up on what youre up to, Alistair is a such a sweetie. Loving the vids on fb

 

[vickyd]

Nato im planning a photo shoot next week lol!! Seriously ive been meaning to take a few photos but when i finally get Hero to sleep i reach for the wine rather than the camera....

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Lol vicky, I reach for the wine instead of the iron

Good luck in TTC NATO, what dya think of cbb? I'm totally hooked.x

 

[jenny25]

I'm 29 in October nato I planned my life to be a family then my career in nursing so I wanna have my family first then do my career I'm in no rush but it would be lovely too have more kids down the line xxx

Aarron seems not too bad today hopefully the grounding will sort him out

Kieran is fab breast feeding away but my right nipple is all cracked and sore I winch everytime he latches on I need too keep doing it don't want my milk too dry up or to get blocked xxx

 

[vickyd]

One thing ill defo take a picture of is the mountain of ironing I have!! Sass no way you have more piled up than me!!

 

[NatoPMT]

I WILL ENTER THE IRONING COMPETITION TOO, I HAVE 10 DAYS OF HOLIDAY LAUNDRY OOPS CAPS (thats eloise with the caps button) to iron. I bet i win.

Sassy I am too!! The Situation is a half wit. Julie actually thinks shes Bet Lynch. I used to work for Coronation St and I met a few of the old timers, and they are treated like Gods. Not Aphrodite specifically, but they are within this massive brand and kind of in a bubble. She is getting a bit nasty too

What do you think of Danica? I am a bit uncomfortable with how everyone is treating the girls. I have been a bit back and forth on it, but i have come to the conclusion that yes, she's flirty, but she also rubbed julies trotters and it all stems back to the control of women. If a flirty man broke a woman's heart (but really, get a grip, the boys have known them for 15 days and are talking about love and hearts) then they wouldnt be hated like Danica and to a certain extent Rhian. Women are controlled in society and when they cant be, they have to 'get the t**ties out' - asterixed that as its such a revolting term

ouch Jen.

 

[NatoPMT]

Nato how dare you deprive us of your ttc tales for the last months???? Shame on you woman!

I'm 2dpo.

Can I test yet?

 

[vickyd]

GO FOR IT!!!! hahahaha!!!!!!

 

[yogi77]

Nato how dare you deprive us of your ttc tales for the last months???? Shame on you woman!

I'm 2dpo.

Can I test yet?

Coming from a poas addict I say YES. I'm quite proud of myself this time I've only done 2 tests so far. Mainly because I'm always joined by a 1year old in the bathroom these days and don't have enough hands to keep her away from the toilet and POAS

 

[hoping:)]

Jenny- It sounds like you are head over heels for little Kieran. I’m so glad you finally have your rainbow baby safely in your arms. I hope the healing process gets better and that Aaron adjusts to the new addition to the family.

Vicky- I love Hero’s advancing vocabulary and how cute she already has a little boyfriend! She is completely adorable Penny is the same and goes around the house emptying drawers and tugging things down from shelves.

Nato- Currently we are completely happy with it just being the 3 of us (I have the odd day of entertaining the idea of a sibling for Penny) but I told Tim I reserve the right to change my mind when she is about 3. At that point I would only want another if I am a stay at home mom. I don’t think I could ever go back to actively TTC so if we have a surprise I’m sure we would both be excited. I have the non-hormonal IUD so it would have to be removed at some point if we did decide to NTNP.

We actually found that piano at a second hand store. Definitely get one for Eloise! Penny can’t get enough of it. I am cracking up at the image of Eloise taking on a Beethoven persona.

Yogi- how funny! A one year old has put a damper on you POAS addiction Since Penny has been born I rarely get to go to bathroom alone... she loves pulling all of the toilet paper of the roll

Ironing? What is that?! In my 25 years of life I have never once picked up an iron so you ladies are definitely doing a better job than me! Tim handles that stuff… I’m sure I would burn a whole through our clothing

 

[Allie84]

Hi girlies,

Jenny, you sound like you are doing wonderfully! I'm sure Aaron will adjust soon. Yes, make sure you keep feeding or that breast will get mastitis. Does it hurt less to pump on that side maybe? Is his latch good? I had to always readjust Alistair or he would hurt me. He was a 'lazy sucker.'

Nato, my life in a few words is: moved, started graduate program, missing Alistair while he's at daycare and lamenting that he's already picked up bad habits (like screaming). Eloise is a doll and I love her videos, too! She's very expressive. People tell me that about Alistair all the time and I really see it in Eloise.

Vicky, I like where you're coming from. It makes sense. I was just going to say I'll do that when Alistair is walking but then I realized it will be winter here. I'll have to take him to the germ infested indoor playland at the mall. Ha. Her boyfriend Adonis sounds like a stud lol.

Yogi, how are you feeling? I imagine pregnancy feels different with a baby. No time to worry for one thing!!!

I don't iron either. I iron as I need to or else pick out clothes that aren't wrinkled lol. But every British person I know does their ironing in advance. Maybe there are more hours in the day in the UK or else I'm just a lazy American.

 

[vickyd]

I think in the US they have alot of easy iron or no iron clothing. Thats what my relatives say anyway. Here they are really expensive, especially men shirts are like double the price. I really hate ironing,its my worst chore and barely managable by watching a movie after midnight at the same time. Although the move has left me flat broke im thinking of getting an advance in my salary just to get my mom's housekeeper come and do it for me. Its a mountain, and its getting taller by the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allie i will have to take Hero to germ infested play land in the winter too, as greeks are afraid of the cold and she will be the only kid in the park for sure! I have to take her there today anyway as the municipal employees are on strike and have locked up all playgrounds.

 

[hoping:)]

Allie- did he pick up the bad habit in day care? Penny has picked up the habit of talking really LOUD (not upset but just her usual baby babble) when we are out in public. I think it is hilarious except for when I had to take her to a business meeting. She is very soft spoken and has such a girly voice at home but when we get her out and about she has to make sure she is heard.

Vicky- that is so sad they have locked up the playgrounds! Poor kids. The indoor play lands creep me out with all the built up muck but the kids don’t seem to care and always look like they are having a blast.

If I had to do the ironing and the laundry a housekeeper would be a must for me. It would probably cost less than buying a new wardrobe after I got done destroying it in the washer and then an ill attempt at ironing.

 

[yogi77]

I don't iron either, if something is a bit wrinkled we just throw it in the dryer for a few minutes to get the wrinkles out!

Allie I'm feeling pretty good and you're right about no time to worry about things this time. It's a nice change...there is a little worry always in the back of my mind of course, but it's not all-consuming like before.

I'm still drinking one cup of coffee in the morning because I don't know how I could function without it now. I feel a little guilty about the caffeine and might slowly try switching to decaf....*shudder

 

[LucyJ]

Sugar Im good thanks poor charlotte hope she feels better soon. Yep we are going to try again next month want a month the get myself back to some healthy eating (its got a bit lapse lately) and taking folic. The only think that is putting me off slightly apart from the fears of trying again is the fact I need to learn to drive I get around fine on the bus with Benjamin but dont think it would be so easy with a toddler and baby. I know I just need to do it but its real confidence thing for me.

Nato good to have you back test test test Love the video on fb

Vicky hope Hero settles into her new home and room soon. Hero, Penny and Benjamin would have a lot of fun as he us another fan of pulling stuff and removing things from tables.

Jen thats great news things are going well hope Aarron settles soon Im sure he will.

Ok throwing my hat in for the iron compeititon my pile of ironing just gets bigger and bigger I had planned to tackle it yesterday and today but Benjamin didnt have a nap yesterday and today he slept when we were out damn I should do it in the evenings but get sidetracked ok going to start it tonight I have to a steve is getting close to running out of clothes

 

[NatoPMT]

I think Im the only person in the world who loves ironing.

a) you can watch telly at the same time, i give eloise to John and pretend i am doing chores, while really i am watching telly. Its a break.
b) The smell is lovely. I gets some sort of kick out of ironing Eloise's clothes and folding them thinking I am such a good mummy. Prob cos ive just spent the last 10 mins wrestling with weezy to get a toothbrush in her mouth and again have failed. At least she has clean clothes.

Yogi. I am disappointed in you. You have perfectly good hgcwee and its going to waste. Dont worry about 1 cup, none would be better, but 1 isnt going to harm if its not filter.

Hero has a bf??? haha ace. go girl. I was told by 4 builders i would have to watch weezy as she was fluttering her eyelashes at them and doing her coy thing.

Hoping I have a video of the piano madness, will upload at some point. Music is so good for babies. I can understand you not wanting to TTC. I also wish i could wait another year or so but apparently being 41 i have to get a wriggle on. I will have to wait aggggges to hear the bfp call from you. Hopefully i can be bump buddies with yogi again <optimistic face>

Allie - congrats on starting the course! Hope things with your mum etc arent too bad, although i get that its never going to be easy. When you say screaming, do you mean being loudly vocal or cry-screaming? Eloise and i have screaming competitions if that helps.

Luce: re:fb message, Im thinking of becoming a child minder too to avoid leaving eloise with a childminder. Irony. The nhs have really come round to aspirin so things might be different from when you last spoke to them. Google aspirin and placenta health to fore-arm yourself

Hope charlotte is getting better!

 

[hoping:)]

Sugar- I missed the post about Charlotte being ill. I hope she is on the mend.

Yogi- I too just throw wrinkled clothing into the dryer. I'm glad you have your LO to occupy your mind during early pregnancy. I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months

Lucy- can you imagine letting Penny, Hero and Ben loose in one house?! That place would be destroyed in a few seconds flat! I hope you get around to learing how to drive. Once you get the hang of it I'm sure you will be a pro in no time. I can't imagine not being able to drive where ever I wanted. Good luck!

Nato- Yes, Please! I would love to see more videos Tim also gets enjoyment out of doing laundry and ironing He says it is relaxing?!
Penny loves brushing her teeth but HATES putting on clothes.

 

[Sugarlove2]

Ha ha at the ironing debate. I iron nothing, I'm a lazy cow! I'm with Sassy and just look creased all the time and enjoy wine instead. My Mum kindly does Charlotte's washing and ironing as she says she likes doing it! Weird or what!

Vicky, I love the sound of Hero emptying out drawers! I'm another one who needs to be out and about with Charlotte as she is very high maintenance and gets bored in the house. It's been a long trying week with her being ill and us not being able to go out.

Lucy, I'm sure learning to drive won't be as hard as you are imagining it to be. Hopefully you will take to it like a duck to water! You've got something to aim for, so that will spur you on.

Jen I've seen pics of Kieran on another thread and he's just gorgeous. Ouch to the BF and cracked nipples. Mine were horrendous for the first 3 weeks and then I started giving a bottle of formula just to give my poor waps a break. Seemed to do the trick. Apply loads of that lansinoah cream and hopefully things will improve for you soon

Nato, I'm going to say test, but by the time you've read this, I reckon you already will have What is this piano that you speak of? I'm after Xmas pressie ideas.

Hoping, how many teeth has Penny got? I'm excited for Charlotte to get one. She's not far off 8 months, so anytime soon hopefully. That's so cute that she loves brushing her teeth!

Allie how are you settling into your new place now? Hope it's starting to feel more like home. Boo to leaving Alistair at daycare. I'm going back to crappy work in November, but Charl is only going in for 1 day and my Mum's having her the other 1.5 days.

Hearty, post some more pics up of that gorgeous little girl of yours. I bet she's grown loads now. Sounds like things are improving on the feeding front!

So sorry if I've forgotten anyone