from bonfire babies ttc to july bumps due!!

[MilitaryMummy]

Hello ladies, i am so so sorry i haven't written for ages.
I still don't have Internet in the new house

Well let me start by say a massive CONGRATULATIONS to MrsBB for her little Dylan. So happy for you hun, if not a slight bit jealous hehe.

Things have been ok with me ladies, had my baby shower the other weekend and had a fabulous time and now little lady has more clothes than me! And shoes... Whats all that about hehe.
My ankles have swollen up massively and to add salt to the wound i have also sprained my right ankle which is so so sore
The move has gone well and the house is near enough sorted, just little dancers room to do which shouldn't take too long thank god hehe.

Hope all mummy's and mummy's to be are well... kisses to little Dylan and bumps. xxxxxx

 

[nb1984]

So glad to hear from you Mrsbeanbump and I am even more excited to hear your story after how positive you sound, and see pictures of little Dylan, ooh I can't wait!

And I have to add to the list too of being very jealous you have yours already!

MM - glad the move went well, hopefully you will have some tips on how to do it when my turn comes I hope you have got a lovely new midwife etc. I can't believe how spoiled our little one was at the baby shower too, people are far too generous!

Wana - I havent asked for a while...how is your SPD? Are you feeling any better/worse? I hope the former rather than the latter.

Well I am still monitoring the kicks and so I stoppped off and treated myself to a latte from Costa this morning, that got me 4! I am seeing my midwife tomorrow so I will go over everything with her and explain how drastically the movement patterns have changed. Usually when I have a shower I get a few kicks with the warm water on me but nothing this morning, so bizarre, and again not much last night, which is usually when Tiny Dancer shows me some moves.

I dont know why I am not more concerned, had I not been to the hospital I guess I would be, and I am getting 10 a day, but not much more. Do you ladies count? Do you think you get a lot more than 10?

12 working days left, yay!

 

[wannabubba#4]

Hi Ladies -
first of all I have to say ,I am totally addicted to this site and to my pc in general (long story but kids spilled something on keyboard, I unplugged and dried etc ,couldn't get it plugged back in as bump in the way and no room to manouvre; all kids attempted to help ,broke the prongs inside the adaptor;pc ends up on its head practically, DH then comes in fixes the prongs but in the process pulls the computer out too far and crunch, snap something breaks off that shouldn't lol -he had it to bits and tried to fix it but it died -AAArrrrghghghgh!! OMG I was so sad- hadn't been on since the morning ,no BnB no FB no emails fro me and so 9am this morning we had to go to PC World and buy another lol- I have been without really important stuff longer than that... like washing machine, hoover etc haha -Couldn't face the thought of being without my computer for the next 6 weeks, especially until baby comes lol. How sad is that????
Old pc was 7 years old though so ancient in pc terms I s'pose -kinda think DH done it on purpose lol cos he's been wanting a newer one for years and I kept saying no lol.

Anyway MM -Glad the move went well, hope you and bump are well

NB -Your nursery is looking lovely, and only 12 days to work yay -really wont be long now. I am glad your scan and general visit to mat unit went well, I think it is important to know your own babies movement patterns etc rather than comparing with others cos it comes down to baby position, placental position, mums activities etc -I am sure once you get a chance to stop and relax baby will feel like he/she is moving more -I have been a big blimp for so long that I feel my little guy wriggling about all the time but then I am immobile alot, so get the chance to feel it more. SPD had been good for a few days there ,DH was off work for 6 days and was doing EVERYTHING lol but he went back yesterday and once again I have overdone it - I have been up since 3am this morning and have been really sore all day -struggling with the pc yesterday prob didn't help.
Thanks for asking xx
Justm -Hope your swelling settles down, rest up, put your feet up - not long now until your mat leave, take care of you an dbump and try not overdo it.

MrsBB - So glad to hear you and Dylan are home -WOW Your lil guy could be 6-8 weeks before mine arrives -how surreal lol. Cant wait for the full story and pics once you get a chance xx

Any I have rambled enough, and haven't gotten around to setting up my email account or anything yet -straight onto internet and BnB lol - soI'd better go and get some other things sorted lol.

Take care mums, bumps and Dylan xxxx

 

[justmarried24]

So nice to hear from you MrsBB!! I bet you are overwhelmed at the moment! So pleased you and Dylan are out of hospital and that all is well!!
Oh dear wanna - your poor PC!!! Bet you were distraught at the time! I would be lost without my laptop!!!
NB - I dont keep count of movement, but I would say its def more movement than kicks now. I get a lot of elbows, knees, fists etc moving from side to side....probs 20+ per day. I notice when the kids at school are being loud she moves loads....but if Im honest I dont think I realise half the time she is moving unless its at night when Im relaxing or lying in bed. Im sure the number youre feeling is fine chic!
Nice to hear from you MM! Glad the move went well....glad your baby shower went well! People are so generous, its lovely!!

Well I need to go pack our bags as we are away to Berkshire for the weekend to a fab hotel! Going to have a total chill out! Having a mummy to be treatment on Sat! Then a nice pedicure on Sun....my poor feet need some TLC!

Hope everyone has a nice weekend, I should be back on here on Sunday to catch up!

Lots of love and hugs to all mummies and bumps (and the new arrival to the gang - Dylan!)
xxxxxxxxxx

 

[nb1984]

Morning!

Two weeks today and I go on maternity leave, woo hoo!! I cannot believe I am 35 weeks today, it doesn't seem like 10 weeks ago that I was 25 weeks and thinking about second trimester, total madness where this time is going.

I have so much to get through at work too that the days are going pretty quick too. We haven't got much on over the next two weekends so fingers crossed the time will still fly by!

Justmarried - I am the same that anything I feel is more of a prob from a limb than a kick, it's just that they were so strong before and now I can only feel them if I have my hands on my tummy. Also either eating or a cup of tea would get the baby moving before and that just doesn't seem to work now! I am seeing my midwife today so I will stop banging on about it after this, I promise! I hope you have a lovely weekend away, it sounds heavenly! I might treat myself to a pedicure next week while hubby watches the England game.

Wana - I would not know what to do without my PC! I have an iphone, laptop and my work computer and I have actually told myself I have got to leave the laptop and my iphone alone in the evenings as I dont want my hubby feeling neglected!

Mrsbeanbump - I hope little Dylan isn't keeping you awake too much at night and all is well with you and your new family, I have updated my siggy for you!

Just finished all the baby shower thank you notes this morning so I must post those off today, I am loving how many parcels I have been receiving in the post this week from the last few bits I needed to order. This weekend I need to empty a cupboard in the kitchen to use for all the baby bits, so exciting!

We had our survey back on the house we are buying and it is all fine, big sigh of relief, and likewise for our buyers, they are viewing a vacant posession property on Saturday so I hope they bl**dy go for it!!

Anyway ladies, have a fabulous weekend, 2 weeks or less until we are full term!! xxx

 

[wannabubba#4]

Woohoo -Love the new siggy nb -and cant wait to see it grow in size!!!!

Have a good mw appt today and congrats on reaching 35 weeks - I odnt know why but 35 weeks just seems to much more than 34 weeks IMO lol -I have been in a totally different frame of mind since reaching 35 weeks - it's like OMG we are having a baby soon and I am so excited haha - and I shouldn't be really cos there could still be up to 7 weeks to go haha but it sound so close now; and as from Sunday I can say -1 month to go haha and then i'll be on my last box in my ticker too -countdown time is nearly here ladies woohoo woohoo.

Justm - Have a lovely weekend away, sounds bliss - I am getting a bit too scared to venture too far away now - DH was s'posed to be taking the boys out last w/end (called off last min due to rain!!) and I was like'' its a 4hr round trip, what if something happens???? '' Dont know if it's because its baby number 4, or because my nephew was 9 weeks early or because we already have the gorgeous Dylan... prob a combo of each of these lol but I am not moving too far from home just incase lol

I am having regular BH now, but only in the evenings lol -I know these dont really mean anything in the sense of when baby will come but it's quite exciting to think that my body is gearing up for labour anyway haha. The night before last ,I had about 8 in the space of a couple of hours,was just starting to think that maybe I should be timing them etc, then they dwindled away to half hourly, hourly then gone lol- DH was saying 'if you have another in the next 10 mins we are phoning the labour ward' haha They weren't too sore but definitley uncomfortable and making me stop in my tracks haha.

Have a good day ladies, bumps and Dylan (will be lovely to add more names on here too, as more babies start to arrive yay!!!) -Hope you are being a good boy for mummy and daddy and letting them get some sleep xxx

 

[wannabubba#4]

yay -I am on the last box!!!!!! 31 days to go, officially in the final month yay!!!!


xx

 

[wannabubba#4]

Hi ladies - just a wee update from MrsBB - wee Dylan has been back in hospital, as he lost too much weight. Has gained some weight now though, and Liz is hoping that he'll be home on Monday. FX'D Liz - hope you get your lil guy home on Monday,
take care mummy and Dylan xxx

 

[nb1984]

Oh thanks for the update Hun, thinking of you Mrsbb, hope all is well!

Well insomnia has truly arrived, I've been awake since 4am and I'm so tired, hoping to fall back to sleep now!!!xxx

 

[wannabubba#4]

Oh insomnia is awful isn't it - at least when you are on mat leave you'l be able to catch up through the day. I think it must be the body getting you prepared for sleepless nights and catching power naps during the day when LO sleeps lol.

Hope you managed to get back to sleep okay.

Well raining and pouring here today, so no plans other than getting my lazy sod kids and DH to do some chores around the house lol - 36 weeks as of Tues, so I am expecting a call from the community midwife re: home birth this week yay!!! exciting stuff and I have told them all they WILL be helping me more , cos I am not fit to run around at short notice cleaning and tidying.

Have a nice Sunday ladies xx

 

[justmarried24]

Hey guys!!
Just popped on to say hello! I have had such a fab weekend away, it was so so lovely! I want to tell you all about it, but I am needing to get into work mode for last week at work! So, I shall just say hello and that I hope everyone has had a good weekend and I promise to have a proper read and catch up one night this week!!
Read the post about Dylan being in hospital - sending love and hugs his way. Hope Liz is ok.
Lots of big hugs to all, promise I will update and catch up this week!
Oh my gosh - I finish work on FRIDAY!!!! AAarrrgghh!!

xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[nb1984]

Evenin' all!

I totally agree that for some reason 35 weeks sounds way more imporant than 34 weeks, and I can't believe it!!!! I am in total denial that in 5 weeks I could have a baby!

I am starting to feel a bit scared too, everytime my tummy tightens and it only hurts a little bit it sets my mind racing about how painful this could be, eek! It will all be worth it, and I know that but still a bit overwhelming!!

I saw someone I know yesterday with her little boy who is 5 months, she text me to say that she took him to the doctor today and he has slap cheek! I need to call my doctor tomorrow and see if they know if I am immune to it or not, fingers crossed I am. After the whole swine flu jab debacle I really don't want to get ill. Especially as I only have 2 weeks left at work so would be really bad timing to be off!

The insomnia I really thought would totally ruin my day today but I have been ok, I have done lots of walking today so I think that made me feel quite energised, nesting is definitely kicking in too! All I want to do is make the house look nice and keep re-arranging baby's things!

we bumped into the owner of the house we are buying at the pub last night where we watched the game and he said he can't see any problem with us moving in 6 weeks, eek! That is exciting but seeing as I am due in 5, a little worrying!!

Really hope all is well with little Dylan, let us know if you hear anything!

Justmarried - glad you had a good weekend away, enjoy your last week at work!!

xxx

 

[Beadette]

Hey ladies......not long now! Exciting stuff!

Loads of love to you all x x x x x

Kisses to the first bonfire baby - Dylan x x x x

 

[wannabubba#4]

Damn emotions lol- that made me cry, just seeing our Beadette pop in to wish us well

Thankyou hun, so hope it will be your turn soon xxx

Justm- glad you had a good w/end -looking forward to hearing all about it. And woohoo- last week at work, bet it's tinged with sadness too though -always emotional the last days xxx

nb -yep 35w is so much closer than 34w lol and I am SO EXCITED at nearly being 36 w haha -gonna be a long month at this rate haha

xx

 

[wannabubba#4]

Well I have just built our pram and it's sitting in the hall, all ready and waiting for bubs now.EEEEEkkkk - so exciting. I put it all together before, when I bought it, to make sure it was okay etc but now it is there waiting on our lil man OMG !!!!

I love it ,it is so fab -DD helped lol -we even had a toy elephant in it ,to see how it looked with a 'baby' in it haha -crazy or what????? So far myself, DH and DD have all had a shot of pushing it around the house; folding it up and putting the car seat on/ and off lol. And it's so easy.

I'll be like a fiend now ,watching all the kids as they come and go, making sure no-one touches it with grubby paws haha.

Think that we are almost organised now.

Nb -even if your move is slightly after baby arrives it will still be wonderful - he/she will get to grow up in your new home. xx

 

[nb1984]

Aww beadette thanks for dropping by, really lovely of you. I keep checking in with your journal!

Wana - How exciting about the pram! I think ours arrives at my Mums this week so perhaps hubby and I will have to go and have a look at it on Saturday! I don't think we ordered an umbrella so I need to get one if not!

I bet it must be really mad everytime you see it in the hall, I know it would be for me!

Mum washed all the bedding and bits from the baby shower which we picked up on Saturday so I made the crib up with the sheets we got, it looks so lovely, and the heart shaped pillow I ordered to help with flat head came today, so everything is ready now, famous last words!!

Ooh also I ordered a tommee tippee electric breast pump on Sat, it was down to £24.99 in the amazon sale!! I couldnt believe how cheap it is! So that should arrive in the next few days. Very exciting, when I collected the parcels this morning I didnt even have to show ID, I think I am a bit famous now for the amount of deliveries we get hahaha!

Right well I officially only have 9.5 working days left at work now, yay!!! xxx

 

[wannabubba#4]

Morning ladies

nb -I know - I am like a little kid, desperate to take my dolly's pram out for a walk lol -everytime I walk past I have to have a little push haha.

I bought a parasol last time the sun shone , and I think I jinxed summer haha -its not been sunny since lol -oh well better to be prepared for all eventuallities I s'pose -at the moment my raincover is sitting on top haha

Great price for your breast pump -I am gonna go look now. I never expressed with DS 2 as I had bought a manual pump only and it was such a nuisance -It was too time consuming and I only every got a few drips lol (and as a bit of acontrol freak I loved the fact that only I could feed MY baby lol) -- but did I pay for it lol -I went back to work when he was 7 months and he refused a bottle -always!!! HV said if he's hungry he'll take it ... but no -I worked 12 hour shifs and spent all night feeding him on catch up, and he was really upset and grumpy all day because of it -it was terrible, and I lost so much weight I could fit into my neices 10y.o stuff - way too skinny for me.
So I am off now to have a look

ttfn , have a good day xx

MrsBB -hope Dylan is home ;or soon to be and that he is gaining weight and thriving xx
Justm -last week at work woohoo
MM -Hi how are things with you? Got your new mw sorted out etc?

xx

 

[nb1984]

Morning ladies!

Well sorry to duplicate my posts in the main forum but I am very excited as our pram came today!! It has been delivered to my Mums, so guess what we are doing on Saturday?! So excited!

My other post is that I have a feeling the baby might be on the move...in the wrong direction! Yesterday my bump was hurting a lot, and felt seriously stretched, and then about 8pm last night I kept saying to Jody that the baby was going nuts and really giving me a good kicking and we were saying if only it had the week before!! Anyway, I always feel hiccups when I eat pineapple and it's usually low down on the left, and today its up high under my ribs, eek!!

So might have to google soon how you work out which was the baby is lying!

haha Wana I hope you havent jinxed our summer, I have been imagning me laid out in the garden getting a tan when my maternity leave starts!

Did you go for the breast pump? I only ordered it on Friday and mine came yesterday, it is fab! Well I say fab, as fab as a breast pump can be

How on EARTH did you manage BF and 12 hour shifts?! I take my hat off to you!

MrsBB - I saw the pics of Dylan on fbook and showed hubby, he is just gorgeous, we are in love with his hat! Really pleased to hear you are both home and well and he is gaining weight. Congrats again!

Justmarried - I saw on facebook last night that you had a very long day at work, you poor thing! Only 3.5 days to go!!

Right ladies, I am off to eat lunch, have a good day! xxx

 

[wannabubba#4]

Hi Ladies -

Lol nb -I didn't really cope with the shifts and working -was like a zombie ( a very emaciated one lol ) for a while and didn't have a very understanding GP or HV at the time.
I went onto amazon, no pumps left at that price but I'll keep my eye out- wont be needing it for the first month or so anyway.

Isn't Dylan just adorable? -I was so happy to see you are both home MrsBB and doing so well -hugs to you both

Has anyone thought of getting a bump pic done, cos I always wanted one but it can be so expensive and with me being immobile and sore I really couldn't be bothered going to a studio etc....
Anyway, third tri forum there is a member (mummaofthree) editing your own pics and I have just had one done and I LOVE it -it's fab.

I took the pic myself, and sent it to her via email and this is the result. She is working on some other pics for me too, and is going to add some writing -like baby on board or something.

Here it's here - hope you like it, and dont think it's too revealing

I think it's a lovely keepsake of my last ever pregnancy -for you ladies your first ever lol

Anyway, hope not to offend/ embarrass anyone but here it is

 

[nb1984]

Oh my, WOW! That is amazing!! I saw her post earlier and kept her email, that is superb!! I might have to get one done too! Might get hubby to take one for me tonight, wow, you look gorgeous!

I had thought about getting them done, and wasn't sure what I would do with it, but seeing that now I do want one! I saw one once with little baby shoes sitting on the bump so I might pose for one of those tonight!

Well I gave my belly a jiggle and the movements are very different to usual so I am more convinced now that the baby has moved, I am seeing my midwife a week tomorrow so fingers crossed he/she will turn back around by then!!
xxx