***January Jellybeans***~ 35 BABY GIRLS & 23 BABY BOYS BORN ~***

Happy full term smiffy

Lisa - Maybe that is DH's way of 'nesting'???

Laura - hope the potty training is a success - I've heard it is easier with girls

Sar - glad you and Jo are home now:happydance:

Fraggles - Glad all is going ok and you got a good sized baby in there

I am 36 weeks today. Seen the doc this morning and am measuring at 33 weeks he was not concerned one bit even though I was of course. Said baby will prob be only 6-7 lbs when term. I also got the group b strep swab - it felt ick!!
 
Aww I'm sorry = didn't mean to be unsympathetic. I've been generally swollen ankle-wise the whole time so I guess I've become a bit flippant about it... sorry hun :hugs: thought you were mentioning it in an amusing way rather than you being worried. sorry again... xx

lol hun, your reply didn't bother me at all. i honestly had a good laugh!

Hi girls just to let you know Joe and I are home!!!!

:wohoo: How does it feel? I'm jealous, lol

I am 36 weeks today. Seen the doc this morning and am measuring at 33 weeks he was not concerned one bit even though I was of course. Said baby will prob be only 6-7 lbs when term. I also got the group b strep swab - it felt ick!!

Glad docs not concerned. How was baby's measurements throughout your pregnancy. They only usually worry when baby's growth suddenly slows or stops but the measurements that they have are only estimates.
 
Aww I'm sorry = didn't mean to be unsympathetic. I've been generally swollen ankle-wise the whole time so I guess I've become a bit flippant about it... sorry hun :hugs: thought you were mentioning it in an amusing way rather than you being worried. sorry again... xx

lol hun, your reply didn't bother me at all. i honestly had a good laugh!

Hi girls just to let you know Joe and I are home!!!!

:wohoo: How does it feel? I'm jealous, lol

I am 36 weeks today. Seen the doc this morning and am measuring at 33 weeks he was not concerned one bit even though I was of course. Said baby will prob be only 6-7 lbs when term. I also got the group b strep swab - it felt ick!!

Glad docs not concerned. How was baby's measurements throughout your pregnancy. They only usually worry when baby's growth suddenly slows or stops but the measurements that they have are only estimates.

The measurments have been normal up until now. My last appt was at 34 weeks and was measuring 33 then too. I just hope by next week I am measuring a bit bigger. My SIL said that they will only be concerned if it is more than 3 weeks difference.
 
Hi all im back home, baby is doing ok, had a scan and CTG and heartrate was high for a while but fell into a good pattern. I have to watch movements but had Anti D and seeing midwife in 2 days also had more bloods done to see whats happening with my clotting. Guessing I might here from my haematologist again.

oooh scan is showing baby is measuring ahead on all but the legs and estimated weight is 6lbs 7oz

Yay sounds good weight! :)

Hi girls just to let you know Joe and I are home!!!!

Great news! xx

Happy full term smiffy

Lisa - Maybe that is DH's way of 'nesting'???

Laura - hope the potty training is a success - I've heard it is easier with girls

Sar - glad you and Jo are home now:happydance:

Fraggles - Glad all is going ok and you got a good sized baby in there

I am 36 weeks today. Seen the doc this morning and am measuring at 33 weeks he was not concerned one bit even though I was of course. Said baby will prob be only 6-7 lbs when term. I also got the group b strep swab - it felt ick!!

Good weight hun! And you are only little! xx

Aww I'm sorry = didn't mean to be unsympathetic. I've been generally swollen ankle-wise the whole time so I guess I've become a bit flippant about it... sorry hun :hugs: thought you were mentioning it in an amusing way rather than you being worried. sorry again... xx

lol hun, your reply didn't bother me at all. i honestly had a good laugh!

Hi girls just to let you know Joe and I are home!!!!

:wohoo: How does it feel? I'm jealous, lol

I am 36 weeks today. Seen the doc this morning and am measuring at 33 weeks he was not concerned one bit even though I was of course. Said baby will prob be only 6-7 lbs when term. I also got the group b strep swab - it felt ick!!

Glad docs not concerned. How was baby's measurements throughout your pregnancy. They only usually worry when baby's growth suddenly slows or stops but the measurements that they have are only estimates.

The measurments have been normal up until now. My last appt was at 34 weeks and was measuring 33 then too. I just hope by next week I am measuring a bit bigger. My SIL said that they will only be concerned if it is more than 3 weeks difference.

I am now tailoring off 2 weeks behind what I was measuring and MW is not concerned hun xx Am sure all is ok xx
 
Aww I'm sorry = didn't mean to be unsympathetic. I've been generally swollen ankle-wise the whole time so I guess I've become a bit flippant about it... sorry hun :hugs: thought you were mentioning it in an amusing way rather than you being worried. sorry again... xx

lol hun, your reply didn't bother me at all. i honestly had a good laugh!

Hi girls just to let you know Joe and I are home!!!!

:wohoo: How does it feel? I'm jealous, lol

I am 36 weeks today. Seen the doc this morning and am measuring at 33 weeks he was not concerned one bit even though I was of course. Said baby will prob be only 6-7 lbs when term. I also got the group b strep swab - it felt ick!!

Glad docs not concerned. How was baby's measurements throughout your pregnancy. They only usually worry when baby's growth suddenly slows or stops but the measurements that they have are only estimates.

The measurments have been normal up until now. My last appt was at 34 weeks and was measuring 33 then too. I just hope by next week I am measuring a bit bigger. My SIL said that they will only be concerned if it is more than 3 weeks difference.

My dr is concerned and baby is only measuring 2 behind with head measurements and 1 week behind for belly measurements....but I also have previous IUGR with my daughter. I would ask for a scan at next appt if your still measuring the same.

Yay for Joe being home now.....ill bet your soo glad.

Some swelling of feet and ankles is normal in pregnancy so I would get it checked out but try not to worry too much it could just be normal. but if your face or hands swell get checked out right away.


Potty training has gone very well so far. I was thinking she was not going to go until I put a diaper back on for nap time but at 12:45 OH and I came downstairs for a smoke before he went back to work and when he went upstairs to leave Tessa was sitting on the potty. OH asked her if she was going pee and she said yes. And she did. All by herself without anyone telling her too (although i did ask her every 10-15 minutes all morning and she would sit on it just wouldn't go) Maybe she just needed to be alone to try it herself the first time. We are now awake from nap time and shes eating lunch after sitting on the potty for about 10 minutes. She didn't go but maybe she doesn't have to go yet. Im hoping this afternoon/evening goes as smooth as this morning did.
 
Fraggles - Glad everything is ok :hugs:

Lisa - Not long for you now!! Can't wait to see pics of bubs, soo excited for you. :happydance:

Susie - I hope you feel better soon, I haven't been sick for years either and hate it but,, being pregnant and being sick must be horrible. :hugs:

MissAma - Congratulations on the birth of your daughter, I hope you are both doing ok. :flower:

Jade - Defo get the I-phone. I received mine a couple of days ago and it's the best phone I have ever had! :thumbup: 3 do a really good deal. I got the phone for free on a £25 a month contract with 5000 text messages 300 minutes 5000 3 to 3 minutes and 1GB internet.

Lovealittle1 - Glad measurements are ok, I wish I could have a growth scan so I know how big this baby is, everybody keeps telling me it's going to be a big one! :growlmad:

Sarah - So pleased you got to take Joe home today. :happydance::dance::yipee:



I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!:growlmad:

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!! :saywhat:

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age. :cry:
 
I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!:growlmad:

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!! :saywhat:

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age. :cry:

Grr for MIL's Naomi! They have the pretense of being lovely and kind, giving you all these clothes, but they always have an inner motive!!!! :growlmad: My MIL is great, but sometimes she gets right up my nose! And I totally dont agree with her on santa, yes when your little girl knows the truth she will be disappointed, but its lovely for her when she is little to believe and makes it magical. Xmas wouldn't have the same meaning for me now without believing in santa...in fact my dad still runs downstairs on xmas morning shouting 'santas been', just to keep up the tradition - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Just ignore her silly comments, it is up to you what you teach Eloise, not her! :flower:

Oh and going back to clothes, my MIL refuses to buy anything under 6 months for baby girl, insisting she won't fit in them. For my baby shower she bought an 18 month t-shirt!!! I know its a while since she had kids, but c'mon!!!
 
Naomi - Not cool of your MIL!! How many children grow up believing in Santa (Father Christmas) - I don't think any of them ever get heartbroken when they find out the truth. Follow what you believe in and don't let your MIL ruin it for either of you. I can hardly wait to play Santa for my children. I was just saying to DH that next year at this time we will be taking LO to see Santa at the mall!
 
(Typed on phone so please forgive typos)

Hello girls,

Well I'm finally getting round to updating all my internet stuff! I'm delighted to announce the birth of my daughter Lola Wren :)

She arrived at 9.41am on Friday 2nd December weighing 4lbs 15oz at 35 weeks exactly via C-Section due to a combination of pre-eclampsia and a low lying placenta. No word can describe the sheer relief and euphoria I felt when I heard her first cry. Its a moment that will stay with me crystal clear forever.

We are still in the special care unit and will be for a while at least but she is doing very well and I am staying on the unit with her.

And without further ado, here she is!

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She is beautiful...congratulations! :happydance:
 
totally not cool MIL-action there naomi!

Christmas should be magical for children... what a bah humbug!
 
Morning all nt sure who saw my thread in 3rd tri but just had a call from hospital and they are having clotting issues with my blood so they want me straight in.... bloody stressed now on way to my own hospital and other hospital is liaising with them :dohh:

Good luck Fraggles...hope all goes well. :hugs:
 
today is the day of my baby shower and boy o boy I cannot wait for this day to be over and it's only 9:05am...

I feel like no one is going to show up because of course it decides to rain ALL DAY today :( this is just what I didn't need.



How did your shower turn out? Hope you had a wonderful time! :happydance:
 
I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!:growlmad:

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!! :saywhat:

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age. :cry:

Grr for MIL's Naomi! They have the pretense of being lovely and kind, giving you all these clothes, but they always have an inner motive!!!! :growlmad: My MIL is great, but sometimes she gets right up my nose! And I totally dont agree with her on santa, yes when your little girl knows the truth she will be disappointed, but its lovely for her when she is little to believe and makes it magical. Xmas wouldn't have the same meaning for me now without believing in santa...in fact my dad still runs downstairs on xmas morning shouting 'santas been', just to keep up the tradition - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Just ignore her silly comments, it is up to you what you teach Eloise, not her! :flower:

Oh and going back to clothes, my MIL refuses to buy anything under 6 months for baby girl, insisting she won't fit in them. For my baby shower she bought an 18 month t-shirt!!! I know its a while since she had kids, but c'mon!!!

Thanks Lisa thats what I think, I don't think she will hold it against me for trying to make Christmas special and I can't remember getting upset with my Mum & Dad when I found out. :nope:

18 months! blimey how big is your baby! I am glad I am not the only one. Why is it always the MIL's! My Mum would never dream of doing anything like that.

Naomi - Not cool of your MIL!! How many children grow up believing in Santa (Father Christmas) - I don't think any of them ever get heartbroken when they find out the truth. Follow what you believe in and don't let your MIL ruin it for either of you. I can hardly wait to play Santa for my children. I was just saying to DH that next year at this time we will be taking LO to see Santa at the mall!

Thanks hun. I am going to continue until she asks me if he is real is or not and then I will tell her the truth. I can't see any harm in it personally.
 
I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!:growlmad:

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!! :saywhat:

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age. :cry:

Grr for MIL's Naomi! They have the pretense of being lovely and kind, giving you all these clothes, but they always have an inner motive!!!! :growlmad: My MIL is great, but sometimes she gets right up my nose! And I totally dont agree with her on santa, yes when your little girl knows the truth she will be disappointed, but its lovely for her when she is little to believe and makes it magical. Xmas wouldn't have the same meaning for me now without believing in santa...in fact my dad still runs downstairs on xmas morning shouting 'santas been', just to keep up the tradition - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Just ignore her silly comments, it is up to you what you teach Eloise, not her! :flower:

Oh and going back to clothes, my MIL refuses to buy anything under 6 months for baby girl, insisting she won't fit in them. For my baby shower she bought an 18 month t-shirt!!! I know its a while since she had kids, but c'mon!!!

Thanks Lisa thats what I think, I don't think she will hold it against me for trying to make Christmas special and I can't remember getting upset with my Mum & Dad when I found out. :nope:

18 months! blimey how big is your baby! I am glad I am not the only one. Why is it always the MIL's! My Mum would never dream of doing anything like that.

Yeh apparently I'm giving birth to a toddler!!!!! :dohh: My mum has been great, bought loads of clothes, toys etc, bless her, she brought us xmas pressies over in Nov when they visited coz she knew we wouldnt have anything to open otherwise. OH's parents are lovely, dont get me wrong, but they are just oblivious! We told them on sunday about the induction and they proceeded to tell us they'd be dogsitting john's sisters dog that weekend and just carried on chatting like we'd not said anything. So weird!:shrug:
 
Fraggles - Glad everything is ok :hugs:

Lisa - Not long for you now!! Can't wait to see pics of bubs, soo excited for you. :happydance:

Susie - I hope you feel better soon, I haven't been sick for years either and hate it but,, being pregnant and being sick must be horrible. :hugs:

MissAma - Congratulations on the birth of your daughter, I hope you are both doing ok. :flower:

Jade - Defo get the I-phone. I received mine a couple of days ago and it's the best phone I have ever had! :thumbup: 3 do a really good deal. I got the phone for free on a £25 a month contract with 5000 text messages 300 minutes 5000 3 to 3 minutes and 1GB internet.

Lovealittle1 - Glad measurements are ok, I wish I could have a growth scan so I know how big this baby is, everybody keeps telling me it's going to be a big one! :growlmad:

Sarah - So pleased you got to take Joe home today. :happydance::dance::yipee:



I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!:growlmad:

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!! :saywhat:

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age. :cry:

:dohh: thats awful, Cmas is for the kids!! :)

Is that an iphone 3 or 4 hun? xx

I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!:growlmad:

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!! :saywhat:

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age. :cry:

Grr for MIL's Naomi! They have the pretense of being lovely and kind, giving you all these clothes, but they always have an inner motive!!!! :growlmad: My MIL is great, but sometimes she gets right up my nose! And I totally dont agree with her on santa, yes when your little girl knows the truth she will be disappointed, but its lovely for her when she is little to believe and makes it magical. Xmas wouldn't have the same meaning for me now without believing in santa...in fact my dad still runs downstairs on xmas morning shouting 'santas been', just to keep up the tradition - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Just ignore her silly comments, it is up to you what you teach Eloise, not her! :flower:

Oh and going back to clothes, my MIL refuses to buy anything under 6 months for baby girl, insisting she won't fit in them. For my baby shower she bought an 18 month t-shirt!!! I know its a while since she had kids, but c'mon!!!

:haha: :rofl: how you feeling?

Naomi - Not cool of your MIL!! How many children grow up believing in Santa (Father Christmas) - I don't think any of them ever get heartbroken when they find out the truth. Follow what you believe in and don't let your MIL ruin it for either of you. I can hardly wait to play Santa for my children. I was just saying to DH that next year at this time we will be taking LO to see Santa at the mall!

Aww I cant wait this year as Caine is a lovely age :)

I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!:growlmad:

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!! :saywhat:

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age. :cry:

Grr for MIL's Naomi! They have the pretense of being lovely and kind, giving you all these clothes, but they always have an inner motive!!!! :growlmad: My MIL is great, but sometimes she gets right up my nose! And I totally dont agree with her on santa, yes when your little girl knows the truth she will be disappointed, but its lovely for her when she is little to believe and makes it magical. Xmas wouldn't have the same meaning for me now without believing in santa...in fact my dad still runs downstairs on xmas morning shouting 'santas been', just to keep up the tradition - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Just ignore her silly comments, it is up to you what you teach Eloise, not her! :flower:

Oh and going back to clothes, my MIL refuses to buy anything under 6 months for baby girl, insisting she won't fit in them. For my baby shower she bought an 18 month t-shirt!!! I know its a while since she had kids, but c'mon!!!

Thanks Lisa thats what I think, I don't think she will hold it against me for trying to make Christmas special and I can't remember getting upset with my Mum & Dad when I found out. :nope:

18 months! blimey how big is your baby! I am glad I am not the only one. Why is it always the MIL's! My Mum would never dream of doing anything like that.

Naomi - Not cool of your MIL!! How many children grow up believing in Santa (Father Christmas) - I don't think any of them ever get heartbroken when they find out the truth. Follow what you believe in and don't let your MIL ruin it for either of you. I can hardly wait to play Santa for my children. I was just saying to DH that next year at this time we will be taking LO to see Santa at the mall!

Thanks hun. I am going to continue until she asks me if he is real is or not and then I will tell her the truth. I can't see any harm in it personally.

How are you feeling Naomi?x
 
Oh and going back to clothes, my MIL refuses to buy anything under 6 months for baby girl, insisting she won't fit in them. For my baby shower she bought an 18 month t-shirt!!! I know its a while since she had kids, but c'mon!!!

:haha: :rofl: how you feeling?

I know its hilarious isnt it!! Am feeling same old, no signs or anything. So glad I have induction booked as I am soooo impatient now and I think she would have def gone over otherwise and I would NOT have been pleasant to be around!
 
I went to see my Mother-in-law today and was a bit peeved acctually. I don't mean to be ungratefull but she gave me a huge bag of baby clothes that are all BOY clothes! She is convinced this baby is going to be a boy and it's driving me nuts!!:growlmad:

The thing is the clothes are all mainly 3-6 months as she is also convinced I am destined to have a big baby as all of hers were big! My daughter weight 8lb 5oz which I know is not tiny but, she certainly was not fitting in 3-6 or even 0-3!!

One of the outfits is a pumpkin!!! Halloween has been and gone and she expects me to dress my baby up as a pumpkin!!!!!!! :saywhat:

Then to top it all off, she thinks I am being a bad mother, as I am teaching Eloise about Father Christmas and taking her to see him at Lakeside tomorrow! She says I am lying to her and she will be heartbroken when she finds out the truth! This really upset me actually as I think Christmas is so magical for children and I don't want to take that away from her at her age. :cry:

Grr for MIL's Naomi! They have the pretense of being lovely and kind, giving you all these clothes, but they always have an inner motive!!!! :growlmad: My MIL is great, but sometimes she gets right up my nose! And I totally dont agree with her on santa, yes when your little girl knows the truth she will be disappointed, but its lovely for her when she is little to believe and makes it magical. Xmas wouldn't have the same meaning for me now without believing in santa...in fact my dad still runs downstairs on xmas morning shouting 'santas been', just to keep up the tradition - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Just ignore her silly comments, it is up to you what you teach Eloise, not her! :flower:

Oh and going back to clothes, my MIL refuses to buy anything under 6 months for baby girl, insisting she won't fit in them. For my baby shower she bought an 18 month t-shirt!!! I know its a while since she had kids, but c'mon!!!

Thanks Lisa thats what I think, I don't think she will hold it against me for trying to make Christmas special and I can't remember getting upset with my Mum & Dad when I found out. :nope:

18 months! blimey how big is your baby! I am glad I am not the only one. Why is it always the MIL's! My Mum would never dream of doing anything like that.

Yeh apparently I'm giving birth to a toddler!!!!! :dohh: My mum has been great, bought loads of clothes, toys etc, bless her, she brought us xmas pressies over in Nov when they visited coz she knew we wouldnt have anything to open otherwise. OH's parents are lovely, dont get me wrong, but they are just oblivious! We told them on sunday about the induction and they proceeded to tell us they'd be dogsitting john's sisters dog that weekend and just carried on chatting like we'd not said anything. So weird!:shrug:

That is weird! Are you getting excited now? I can't believe it's only 4 days until you get to see your baby! What time are you having it done? :baby:

Jade - Defo get the I-phone. I received mine a couple of days ago and it's the best phone I have ever had! :thumbup: 3 do a really good deal. I got the phone for free on a £25 a month contract with 5000 text messages 300 minutes 5000 3 to 3 minutes and 1GB internet.


Is that an iphone 3 or 4 hun? xx

That is the 3GS. It's best to call them up to do some bartering though, and it's actually better to do it on line rather then in store as you can cancel the contract if your not happy with it on line within 14 days but you can't do that if you buy it in store (My husband found this out and was not a happy bunny!)

Naomi - Not cool of your MIL!! How many children grow up believing in Santa (Father Christmas) - I don't think any of them ever get heartbroken when they find out the truth. Follow what you believe in and don't let your MIL ruin it for either of you. I can hardly wait to play Santa for my children. I was just saying to DH that next year at this time we will be taking LO to see Santa at the mall!

Thanks hun. I am going to continue until she asks me if he is real is or not and then I will tell her the truth. I can't see any harm in it personally.

How are you feeling Naomi?x[/QUOTE]

I am not too bad thanks. I think baby has pushed it's way down even lower with those braxtons I was having the other day as the movements are so low down now!

How about you? Have you had any more braxtons?

Just realised baby is due next week!!! :happydance: Please come on time baby. :)
 
first, I want to express sympathy for Lisa and Naomi - boo for stubborn MILs - mine is fine, I think I've got to worry more about my mum but she'll take it if I tell her to back off. She knows it's a fight she cannot win and I think OHs mum figured that out quite quickly too. The woman who is currently the bane of my existence is OHs aunt. I will warn you now this is a non-pregnancy related rant because I could quite happily track down this woman and slap her stupid.

OHs grandma appears to be suffering from demetia of some kind, we're not quite sure what kind but she's very forgetful and repeats herself etc etc. This wouldn't be such a problem if she wasn't also almost 100% evil - she spend all of her spare time saying terrible terrible things about OHs mum (her ex-daughter-in-law) how she was a terrible wfe and mother and she never cared about anyone but herself and she kept an untidy house and on and on and on. The fact is - none of those things are true, her son was a serial cheater who left his wife and three children and refused to pay a penny of child support throughout therest of his life - he also told my husband that he was worthles on more than one occasion (er.... WHO was the bad parent????).

Anyway, by the by, OHs darling aunty (his dad's sister) appears to be a chip off the block too. She phones today to TELL OH (not ask) that he is going to be the main point of contact for Grandma as her daughter is moving, her sons live in America and she has decided to go on a world tour. This doesn't sound like such a problem until the folowing are considered: 1) OH doesn't drive and Grandma lives several villages away; 2) This will be happening roughly the same time I return to work after the baby is born; 3) OH will be working from 3pm - I will be working UNTIL 3pm; 4) We will have a 4 month old baby who needs our attention on top of the full time jobs (mine also requires work outside official hours); 5) Grandma has no idea who I am unless I am accompanied by her grandson; 6) we have no idea who does her shopping, laundry etc etc, because she only has two days of home help; 7) apparently she has no other friends or family and so this means two or three visits a week.

How does the stupid, insufferable woman even think this is possible? Looking after my grandad in the same way very nearly killed my mother: she had to give up her job and she was always tired and running around and her children were adults by that time. Did she wake up one day and think 'you know what, it's really difficult being rich and retiring early, I've got way too much spare time to care for my mother, I think I'll thrust it on some poor unfortunate girl who married into our screwed up family because she won't have enough on with a full-time job and a baby under 6 months'????

Grrrrr - come on ladies, honestly - am I being a bi...... female dog about this or do I have a valid point? It's going to be me that has to take care of her as OH can't get there -and when I'm available he'll be at work. I could cry I'm so angry with her.
 

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