January Jellybeans 2013!...

[sassy_mom]

Jrowen she is SOOOO cute!!

Welcome Mummy! You will love this thread!

 

[La Mere]

Oh wow! I just realized I am 32 weeks today!! Goodbye, Pineapple! Hello, Squash!! Next week, Durian Fruit!! Love you ladies and really appreciate all of you whom I've gotten so close with

Happy 32!

Thank you, DeeDee love!

Deedee what a wonderful surprise! How nice it was for them to give you those gifts!

La Mere - I use 1 cup of Borax, 1 cup of Washing Soda, and 1 bar of Ivory with Aloe soap (you can use regular Ivory, I just like the one with Aloe in it). I grate the soap like cheese and stir it all until it is well mixed, stick it in my little jar and I think I only need about 1 Tablespoon per load maybe 2 if the load is heavily soiled. There are several ways to make both dry and liquid. I have found this is the easiest. You can also use the Fels Naptha soap.

This has seriously been the longest day for me. I have handled so much today with shopping and crossing things off my list and handling phone calls for DH ... now I'm sorting through baby stuff and I realized finally having my diaper bag in front of me ... I can't remember for the life of me what I actually put in there. HAHAHA! I had that moment today .... I have a 4 year old and I am use to my 4 year old ... potty trained, do it yourselfer and now I have to start all over and felt completely clueless. yikes! lol!
I left the baby stuff sit for now and cleaned my kitchen and am doing laundry. I thought I would come back to it later. hahaha! Folding laundry sounds easier at the moment.

Thank you everyone for the compliments on the dress. I really love it. I bought some cotton tights and just in case those didn't seem warm enough, I also picked up some little pants that would go well with the dress. Can't wait to see her in it.

Thanks, Sassy! That is basically the same mix I found on pinterest..only difference is they use Dr. Bronner's bar soap. I already use their liquid castile soap, have for years and love it.. So I may just use their bar soap for the laundry!

Im due Jan 18th with a PINK jellybean!!!

Welcome, Mummy! Congrats on your pink jellybean! You'll love it here, but it can be overwhelming sometimes as it gets pretty fast paced! But I don't think you could find a lovlier group of ladies!

I just cant believe how fast the time is passing. Im getting so excited now!!!
I work as a childcare giver and finding it harder to get through the day this time around, as i have a Toddler to chase around after work hours!!!
How long before you are due are you taking mat leave?

I also have a toddler to chase only I am a SAHM so I don't really get mat leave

on a Christmas note.. I got my cards for Secret Santa! Just wish I could ask if they like what I am thinking about sending with their cards but that would defeat the purpose of the "SECRET" part

 

[gingermango]

Sorry Ive not been about much ladies Ive had a very tough week or so, My dh decided our marriage wasnt working and left me ten days ago. Im dying inside but trying to put on a brave face for the kids and not cause bump too much stress.

We have been together ust over six years, married for just over two and although we argue its always over little things so I never thought it would come to this but Im not getting any hint that he will be back although he still wants to be at the birth, so Im now kinda dreading Christmas and having to do everything for the baby and two children on my own

 

[La Mere]

Sorry Ive not been about much ladies Ive had a very tough week or so, My dh decided our marriage wasnt working and left me ten days ago. Im dying inside but trying to put on a brave face for the kids and not cause bump too much stress.

We have been together ust over six years, married for just over two and although we argue its always over little things so I never thought it would come to this but Im not getting any hint that he will be back although he still wants to be at the birth, so Im now kinda dreading Christmas and having to do everything for the baby and two children on my own

Ginger, I am so sorry to hear that. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through right now. I will be thinking of you and sending lots of prayers for you and the kids.

 

[sassy_mom]

Oh Ginger!!!! I am so sorry to hear about that. I can't imagine how you must be feeling and not that any time is better but this is a rough time for it to happen. I will be thinking of you and the kiddos and sending lots of love your way!

 

[jellybeans]

Sorry Ive not been about much ladies Ive had a very tough week or so, My dh decided our marriage wasnt working and left me ten days ago. Im dying inside but trying to put on a brave face for the kids and not cause bump too much stress.

We have been together ust over six years, married for just over two and although we argue its always over little things so I never thought it would come to this but Im not getting any hint that he will be back although he still wants to be at the birth, so Im now kinda dreading Christmas and having to do everything for the baby and two children on my own

Sorry to hear that hun! Hope things get better...sending you lots of huggles and love from me and bump

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Don't ever forget you are an amazing, wonderful, complete and outstanding woman! Nobody can take that away from you, not even if they take their presence away from you. Keep strong, wish you didn't have to deal with this kind of shit in this time of your life, but it's his lost!!!!!! You have us all, know that, and that makes like 30 shoulders to cry on whenever you need to! Lots of love going your way!

 

[ARuppe716]

Oh, Ginger!! I second what everyone else has said. We are all here for you if you need anything at all!

 

[gingermango]

Thanks ladies, Ive spent the last ten days just hoping he comes back but he says we dont work and he needs time cos he doesnt think we ever will again but it hurts so much. Pregnancy hormones dont help either lol xxxx

 

[jellybeans]

Thanks ladies, Ive spent the last ten days just hoping he comes back but he says we dont work and he needs time cos he doesnt think we ever will again but it hurts so much. Pregnancy hormones dont help either lol xxxx

As Deedee said it's his loss hun!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Ginger, I am sorry to hear of that, and I wish we could make it easier for you. What Deedee and the other ladies have said is spot on. If you need anyone to talk to we are all here. I know we are both in the UK, I'm not local to you but more than happy to jump in the car if you ever want to chat to someone x

 

[Soniamillie01]

Welcome Mummy R and congrats. I am leaving work in dec 13, due jan 2 x

 

[DittyByrd]

Ginger - We are here! Major hugs and comfort coming your way.

 

[mellywelly]

I'm so sorry ginger, wish I could say something to take away a bit of your pain

 

[Kaiecee]

Ginger
I can't believe men sometimes its almost as if only there feelings matter well that's not the case me and bf were talking marriage and going to get my ring in a couple days now last night and yesterday we had our biggest fight ever and still not talking I hope it blows over soon and I really can't believe that ur dh isn't even willing to work on things plus they leave and were stuck picking up the pieces and keeping it togeather for the kids etc if there is anything let me know I'm here and know what ur going thru keep ur head up ur better than him

 

[span]

Oh no Ginger I'm so sorry. As the others have said, it'd be awful to deal with at thbest of times but this timing sucks.
Have you got family around to help out?

 

[BabyHopeful2]

Ginger sending your way.

 

[ARuppe716]

I forgot the mat leave question... I'm due on january 9th and my last day is December 21st which is 2 and a half weeks before. I work for a retail company so I wanted to be out by Christmas because there's no way I could keep up. I'm in the US and will have 12 weeks of FMLA/ DB/NJFLI with two thirds pay and then can take additional disability if I need to still be out...

 

[span]

I finish work on the 21st of this month. I've managed to save up plenty of annual leave and I'm only part time anyway. My actual maternity leave starts Christmas week. X

 

[Lillian33]

Ginger, sending you big hugs, im so sorry you're going through this. You're being super brave for your kids & bump, I really hope things work out for you xxxx