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[caz_hills]

Tor - mmmmm fish and chip shop chips - love them! I haven't had that for ages - might need to have some over the weekend as a treat!

Emzee - that is rubbish, poor you having such a tough time. I hope things are better now and that you manage to get some rest before baby comes along.

Samzi - so pleased that everything is ok and that they put your mind at rest.

Mel - sounds like a really busy day but I bet your Grandad was pleased that you went to the crematorium. It must have been hard for you.

Hann - I hope Greg gets home soon - and enjoy Westfield! I can't believe that people are chasing us already and we have a week to go until due date!

AFM - just making dinner as we speak. Managed not to buy anything other than food for dinner tonight at the shops - I showed great restraint as I was tempted and really in the mood for buying some stuff! Got home and had a lovely little nap until my hubbie got home so that was relaxing. Planning to do nothing tonight before the wedding part 3 (!) tomorrow at 9.30 am!!!

 

[caz_hills]

Opp's! Missed a few posts as I didn't refresh when I pressed reply.....

Han - glad Greg is home, have fun tonight!

Jenni - ewwwwww that sounds gross! I'm not great with animals and camels spit don't they?! Hope you were ok walking in that heat - sounds intense!

Clare - I don't feel like being social to be honest - it's only because we have this wedding that I have to mix with people! I too am big, swolen and sleep deprived and also a hormonal mess so I don't think I'm great company right now (ask my husband!!!!!)

I loved your explanation of the cranial therapy, you make it sound so funny! Fingers crossed Niamh settles tonight.

 

[DragonMummy]

Claire it drives us mad! Why cant you put it on bloody random??? Am not very alternative either but i have heard such good things about that therapy. Hope it helps xxxx

 

[Aaisrie]

Eve - I frikkin LOVE Black Books! It's hilarious, Neil Moran is brilliant. On that note are you into Spaced? V similar type of humour from simon pegg before he got into movies.

Dylan Moran just MAKES the character!! I mean he IS Bernard Black 100%!! Chris hates Dylan so he wouldn't watch it at first but then he bought me the box set and he caught the one with the cleaner "DIIIIRRRRTY.... FILLLTTTTHHHYYY" and then he runs his finger through the air and gets dust on it HAHAHA He thought THAT was funny and so started watching them [facepalm] I tried watching spaced but it just didn't... do it for me? I do love Simon Pegg though - Shaun of the dead... hot fuzz oh so fooking funny!!! I have a red tshirt that says "You've got red on you" HAHAH I'm easily amused!

Eve- how lovely of that woman????!!!! Some people don’t realise that what they say can make you feel rubbish or brilliant. The photo on your footer is lovely – a perfect bump!

I know right?! Fortunately other people's comments don't really bother me. I mean even when I was pregnant with Saraya and I was getting the "my friend had a 200lb baby" stories I was like and? genetically I'm not likely to have a baby that size so FOOK OFF!! :] And thank you about my bump even with it's mighty roadmap of stretchmarks!! LOL It's dropped even more from then! It's like some weird apron now!!

Hope you're enjoying the wedding!!

Eve – I’d never heard of reusable sanitary towels, do you just wash them in a bucket? Sorry for my ignorance!
And well done on the cotbed bargain.

AFM, had a lovely day with the family yesterday, really nice to relax together. Was great that my grandparents made it up as it must be over 18 months since they last came up here (don’t worry I do go and see them about once a month), and they’re not that mobile anymore so my parents are doing well to get them out as much as possible to give them things to look forward to.

We all wandered into the shops together too and I’ve bought a present for DH from the baby. It’s a Mont Blanc pen which he has lusted after for years but could never justify buying, and I figured once baby is born he will never spend that money on himself, so while I’ve still got money in my bank account I thought why not (plus I never got around to buying him a wedding present!). He can use it to sign the baby’s birth certificate, and we can take it back at any time and they will engrave it for free so was thinking probably the birth date.
xx

Tor I hadn't either it's only since I started cloth nappying that I tend to come across these things more! I actually want to use the cups, as I said before, but obviously after birth you can't for a few weeks so thought I'd get some of these to make it more comfortable :]
Glad you got to see your family and I'm sure DH will love the pen!!!

I've just got back from waitrose, in the rain. It was not nice.
Planning an afternoon of watching the last of my True blood series 3 box set, reading and having a snooze. Then tonight when Greg is home we have to go to mamas and papas at westfield because we finally got round to opening our baby swing and its broken so we have to return it and we don;t have the receipt. Its all boxed up though so will just say it was a gift and get it exchanged I hope.
I'm now currently being kicked both in my rib and being poked in my hip by the baby, little monkey!!

M&P always ask for your name and address when you buy stuff and they store it on the system so you can return things!! Well at least our local one does, they said the others do too because they asked for my grannies name when I took a pair of jeans to exchange!!

Just thought i'd show you guys my uber-bump! Photo's a bit dark but you get the idea...

https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5318/5911558809_e19b957a16.jpg

How the hell do you look THAT freakin' good... there is something so unfair going on in this world!!!


DM I can't believe you've put the mental image of a scrotum back into my head!! I actually hated the sensation more than the look... that feeling of saggy empty tummy!! LOL

 

[DragonMummy]

oooh missed the bit about Black Books. LOOOVE it. DH bought me the box set for Christmas. I adore Bill Bailey AND Dylan Moran so was always gonna love it

 

[Aaisrie]

Frannnnnnnn do you need me to come over frannnnnnnn do you need me to come fran??? LOL

 

[Hann12]

Eve - we took it back and exchanged it, if it was on the system she didn't say anything! Think she was having a bad day though - if you go at the end of the day ypu get them when they really can't be bothered! It probably wasn't faulty anyway, we hadn't realised the swing function doesn't really work until you put a baby in there!! Oh well we got a new one anyway!
I also changed my top in French connection to a size 10, still a bit tight round the boobs so still might need to exchange for a 12! Oh well we'll see.

Clare - please do let usknow how the cranial goes as I was going to do it! Managed to get another 2 texts tonight asking where the baby is! It's one thing asking how I'm getting on but phasing the question 'where is the baby' like I can control it is just annoying!!

 

[DragonMummy]

Hann just reply "in my uterus"

 

[melissasbump]

or " its not come out of my foof/chuff yet....

 

[Aaisrie]

HAHA you girls are funny!! I haven't had ANY txts or questions YET! I did first time round and I just didn't reply, it was like I'll tell you when it's fooking here!!

 

[Hann12]

Ha ha I should to the next one! Poor little baby has me already impatient, it doesn't need a load of other people being like that when it's not even due yet bless it!!

 

[Aaisrie]

lol Hann I would just post as a FB status "No my baby is not here and I will not reply to txts asking if it is, when it's here you will know so leave me the hell alone" LOL

 

[BlueViolet]

It's terrible you guys get pestered all the time with questions about when the baby will be born.

Claire, hope the alternative therapy works

DM and Eve, the scrotum talk is funny. Mine looks like 3-4 mo pregnant. If I go anywhere I make sure to hold the baby because I would flip out if anyone asked if I'm pregerrs. I lost 17.5lbs since last week, but sadly I still have a lot to go...I had gained 36lbs I'm hoping once the swelling goes down I can get rid of another 3lbs or so. My feet are massive and hurt. On the up side, I stopped taking the hard core pain meds and my digestive track works again; hence the weight loss.

My MIL had offered to help out this week with house chores and baby stuff, which was fantastic. I felt a bit hesitant to take her up on her offer and I finally caved in on Tuesday when I sat down with a to do list and noticed it was quite massive and my free time is rather limited. I'm always tied down to a breast pump or the baby, which I wouldn't mind at all, but the house is a wreck and I'm extremely tired due to the lack of sleep. She popped in Tues in the late afternoon because she said she had bills to write. Then she hung out with the baby and offered to take some laundry to her house to do it. I gave her a bunch of new baby clothes and a load of whites. She also watered the plants before she left. That was really nice of her and I appreciated it. She said she'd be back yesterday to vacuum and bring over the laundry. When I was on the phone with her she didn't really say that she wasn't coming over until really late in the conversation and it was so awkward. She said it was too hot to vacuum. Then today she said she could drop of the laundry if we really needed it or we can wait for tonight so both my MIL and my FIL could stop by to cuddle the baby. I have no clue why I feel so frustrated about this whole business. I shouldn't have asked for help because now she feels all apologetic about not being able to do more. I also hate that the laundry isn't here. I could have folded it and put it away. At the time I wasn't allowed to do stairs and carry heavy things, so that's why it wasn't done...UGH!

Then, there are a bunch of my husband's relatives visiting a nearby town, but my MIL doesn't want them over because her house isn't ready for visitors. I really want to invite them over to our place to visit (probably not overnight unless they like airbeds and a hard futon), but I'm afraid that she'll get annoyed with me because if they were in town then she'd feel obligated to have them over. Mind you, they have never been over to her house ever in the 30 some years they've owned it. GAAAH!

Sorry for the rant. I'm getting rather grumpy due to the lack of sleep. It felt good to get that off my chest. I hate putting my husband in the middle of this whole thing. Plus, don't get me wrong, my in-laws have been so generous and nice that I feel awful for getting so frustrated at the situation.

 

[mummySS]

Hi ladies,

Aww BlueV - i can TOTALLY understand your frustration, when it's your house you just want things done how you'd do them and WHEN you'd do them - help sounds great in theory but god it can be annoying too. And when it's your mother in law it's hard to be too dictatorial... Maybe just dont ask her again... (and i'm sure she means well too - it's just that the whole thing doesn't really work does it?!)

Caz - i saw your FB pic of the event last night - you look lovely gal! And how on earth are you finding indian clothes to fit you right now? I had an engagement party a couple of weeks ago and refused to even entertain the thought of indian clothes, i just ordered a nice top off Asos

Claire - was really laughing at your description of the cranial thingy - I think i would have been the same, it sounds hilarious! Do give it a try though - there must be something good about it otherwise it wouldn't have all these great reviews...

Emzee - lol your ticker mistake made me laugh! But i am sorry you're having a tough time too... hope it improves x

Jen - big kudos to the walk in the heat, i have no idea how you managed that! Camels are kinda ugly but cute...

Eve - oh yes sorry i totally meant Dylan Moran, not Neil - i have no idea who neil moran is! I love the cleaning episode, is that the one where manny's parents come to stay? "who changed my clothes? who shaved me?" brilliant stuff.

Tor - i love the pen idea, that is soooo sweet!

Mel - glad you had a nice day, fish and chips sounds yummy. And thanks for the cleaning sale tips! that kinda thing really gets me going these days too. What losers we are, lol.

Hann - did you survive Westfield? Omg i am jealous, i miss it so much. It was practically my local shops when we were in ealing. Now i am in surburbia i have to drive like 4 miles to get to a shopping centre But hey ho we have a lovely house now

DM - congrats on pre-preg weight! Aah i was wondering what tummies would look like post birth. Thanks for ensuring i am under no illusions I dread to think what my tummy's going to be like. It was always pretty flabby to start with. Only downhill from here!

Britt - hope the u/s went ok - still hoping for some news for you!

BB - if you're reading hope all's going ok and progressing for you.

Re: people asking questions - it has only just started today for me! I didn't think it would bother me but actually it is totally annoying! I LOVE the idea of replying "still up my chuff"

Thanks for all your lovely comments re my bump pic. It must have been a flattering pic. I wish i felt that healthy! i just feel crappy and tired most of the time...

I had a lovely afternoon with the NCT girls. I also managed to borrow a pump so i FINALLY have my (also borrowed) birthing ball blown up. It's very comfy!

Well, we got the great news that a rental offer has been made on our flat today, and they want to move in on Saturday, so we need to head to Ealing first thing tomorrow and sign some papers. I'm so pleased it's rented before the baby comes, as we REALLY need the money as otherwise we're paying 2 mortgages. (just please hold out til tomorrow evening baby otherwise i wont be able to sign the papers!!)

Oops, i appear to have written an essay. Think that's my cue... Early night for me i think.

 

[DragonMummy]

Nothing worse than feeling helpless and beholden to people, BV.

My MIL is a royal pain in the arse. She's been round 3 times to "help". Once when I was in hospital where she bitched about the state of my telly unit but didn't actually do anything about it (it's glass, it needs dusting twice a week hence it looked shite). The second time she cleaned the kitchen sink to "remove all of the tea stains". I had only cleaned it about an hour previously. Not to sound selfish but I would rather she cleaned something that I hadn't already done. The third time she just came and cuddled the baby. My parents have offered no help at all. AGAIN. They just rock up, cuddle the baby, play with Harry then go. I am soooo lucky that DH is home for three weeks to look after the house. I am slowly starting to look after things again. I have taken over the laundry now and am starting to tidy round a bit every day. Hopefully when DH goes back to work I will be back in control!!!

 

[Hann12]

Ah BV you have been doing so well - don't let the MIL mess with your head. Coming from someone with a right nightmare one I can only sympathise!! Hope it all improves soon but don't worry so much about the house work - you are doing so great being a mum!

Linds - sounds like you have had fun with yours too - don't you just love them!! Mine has been quite good lately, mainly because I only answer 50% of her phone calls though!!

Simmy - yippee off the renting of the flat! Fab news and what a relief for 'you! Don't be jealous about the Westfield visit - I was with greg so we literally went to mamas and papas, French connection and waitrose - no stops in between! He hates shopping!!

 

[Britt11]

hey ladies, i can totally relate to the "is baby here yet, or we havent heard from her in a day so she must have had her baby" its like leave it alone people!! i will let you know when she is here, I stopped answering texts as well.

hope everyone is good and thanks for thinking of me.
today was a better day, only a couple contractions but just coping better i think because i slept last night.

u/s was good, kitten is doing just fine and has enough amniotic fluid but she is measuring very big, they guess 9 to 9.5 pounds so i have a drs apt tomorrow and kind of hoping they induce me now as opposed to waiting given her size. will keep you posted

 

[DragonMummy]

Well don't forget that when I had a scan at 32 weeks they told me that Sophie was big. She was at the top of all the centile charts and they reckon she weighed 4lbs 6oz. I find it very hard to believe that she only put on 2lbs in the ensuing 7 weeks....

 

[mummySS]

Argh DM I rembemer you being really hesitant about asking your mil and mum for help. Oh well, sounds like you're getting back into the swing. Please don't go OTT with the housework though, take rest when you need it

Hann - agree shopping is better for me too without Paul there, much as I love him, i'd rather shop alone! Thankfully there's a busaba thai restaurant at westfield now so Paul is quite happy to sit there eating Thai food

Ok, what does everyone DO with these birthing balls?? Am just sat on it like a plonker! Am I meant to do circular movements or bounce or what??

 

[DragonMummy]

I never used one but I think you just bounce?