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[Hann12]

I never even knew they did VIP invites! Ha ha probably a good thing though as I would over spend! I am looking forward to getting some new clothes when I've slimmed down a bit though. I will probably miss all the sales by that time though!

 

[BlueViolet]

Mel and DM, congrats on the shopping deals! Sounds like fun. I bought a frame and a nursing cover. I'm trying to resist the impulse to buy a ton more stuff. We got Amazon Prime and with the 2 day shipping it's so tempting to just click away. Here's what I got. Can't wait to do the foot mold for the frame.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002W5LOA6

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003D86WC6

I'd be more excited about the shopping, except I had to take our dog to the vet for an irritated paw he's had for weeks and the bill was rather steep. Grrrrr! I hate how much they charge for a few minutes of their time and a quick shot.

 

[DragonMummy]

bv what annoys me is that vets only charge that because they CAN!!

 

[BlueViolet]

Yeah, what else can you do if you need the medicine...can't get it without a prescription and can't get that without a "comprehensive" exam that costs an arm and a leg.

 

[Hann12]

BV I love the foot mould! We have one but not as nice as that!

 

[DragonMummy]

Let me know how you get on with the nursing cover, BV. I'm making do with nursing tops, cardigans and muslins! Might see if I can find a bigger moulding kit and do Sophie's next to Harry's.

 

[samzi]

hi ladies. still no news from me but i have my sweep tomorrow so hopefully it'l help start things off

 

[Hann12]

Good luck samzi - hope it goes well and starts things moving for you!

 

[Hann12]

Taken a load of gaviscon and still have indigestion! Haven't had it this bad since the week I found out I was pregnant! I can't even rub my stomach to sooth it as the baby is there! Hope it goes soon!

 

[Tor81]

Fifi, energy spurts are common just before labour starts so fingers crossed!!

Eve, my cross stitch is 20cm x 20cm and has a lot of different colours. I think you're right about the threading, finishing off, and deciding what order to do things takes the most time.*

Mel, sorry you've had a tough day, it's completely understandable. Did you get some nice stuff from Next?

Linds, sounds like you've cleared Next out of little boy clothes! Are they really great bargains?

Simmy, sorry you didn't get hugs with the twins.

Hann, sounds like your baby might have a lot of hair, isn't that what indigestion means?!

BV, hope your doggy is ok.

Samzi, good luck with your sweep. A friend of mine had one today & described it as "interesting but uncomfortable"! She is now 2cm dilated though.

AFM, went to cinema and saw Bad Teacher, it was ok for getting out of the flat but I certainly wouldn't recommend anyone to rush out and see it, besides you've all got HP to look forward to.

Had a nap this afternoon and didn't wake up until 5 so not too sleepy now. DH & I also DTD tonight as I think that's the only proven self induction technique isn't it? *

xx

 

[Aaisrie]

Tor that'll take you a while!!!! When I say small is on average 3-4hrs I'm talking like a few inches in size!!!

 

[Hann12]

Tor - hope it works! I'll be trying that again this weekend, when we did it last weekend I got 3 hours of contractions a few hours afterwards so it def does something!
That is a big cross stitch! Post a photo when you are done!

I had no idea that's what indigestion meant, I've not had it the entire pregnancy and now I'm curled up in agony! Hope it goes soon, it's the type that hurts when you breath!

Good idea going to the cinema to relax and take your mind off baby. That's what I'm hoping Harry potter will do for me on Friday. Btw - transformers is not worth going to the cinema for!! It was really long too!

 

[mummySS]

how on earth are you guys managing to DTD? we did tonight but it was a bit of a kerfuffle, we spent most of the time laughing at my lack of maneuvrability (but got there in the end lol!)....

 

[Hann12]

Morning. Rubbish night, had severe indigestion until about 3am then cramping after that. Both have gone now and I just feel sick and exhausted
Going to stay in bed this morning and try to rest.

Hope you all are doing better and that there is some positive baby news

 

[mummySS]

Sorry bout your rubbish night Hann. Mine was lousy too.

Off to the hosp for my 40 wk appt! I can honestly say the last thing I feel like doing right now is going to the hospital, I just want to sleep!

Happy Bastille day... Will we have any babies today.......?

 

[caz_hills]

Hi everyone,

hann - sorry you had a rubbish nights sleep. Hope you feel better soon.

Simmy -Dtd isn't easy when you are so far gone!!!

AFM - am lurching on here Reading posts when I can. We got home with Ajay yesterday at 5 pm and made it through the night!!! Will try and catch up soon properly and update you on our little journey too. He is amazing, so worth it but I have been v v v emotional. Tosay feels good though! xx

 

[fifi-folle]

Simmy it's a struggle! My main problem is that if I climax I end up with what I can only describe as a migraine, I don't normally get migraines, grr! So I'm not as keen to DTD now as I was!!! But even my Mum was suggesting it as a way to bring on labour, thankfully she didn't say it outright but rather referred to the use of prostaglandins!!! She was also trying to convince me that if they offer to induce me I should take it, could really have done without that. There are downsides to having a midwifery tutor as a Mother!!!

Caz - yay for being home with Ajay!
Hann - hope you feel better!
Tor- hope you managed to get to sleep eventually
Samzi - good luck with the sweep (I've had 2 already, hope you don't have to go through more than 1! got another tomorrow too)
Jealous of the Next sale shopping. DH is so happy I wouldn't let us find out the sex as he thinks it's saved him a good £500 at least!!!

AFM - been up since 6am, already done washing and hung it out, made scones and heading off into Edinburgh to see a friend, I decided sod it I need to get out. If I go into labour DH works on the outskirts so can come and get me and the car! My friend wants to train as a Doula so could be good practice for her!!!!

 

[Hann12]

Morning again. So MIL woke me up yesterday and my mum woke me up today 9.05!why??? Just to see how I am! I was so short with her, but I'm so annoyed as I haven't gone back to sleep!

Anyway, Fi you are being very active, could be that nesting instinct, though be careful because if you do go into labour you will need your energy! I hope it happens soon and that the sweep is successful tomorrow!

Simmy - it's awkward DTD I would admit, who knows if it's helping either. Hadn't on Tuesday as my cervix was still shut!

Caz - yay for being home! Post a piccy of Ajay when yiu can but he sounds such a cutie! How much did he weigh? I haven't put that on the graduate page.

Haven't heard from my NCT friend since she said she was going into hospital at 3pm yesterday but the other one who is in labour called the hospital this morning and was told that because she was able to speak (her contractions were every 5 minutes for 1 min) then she can't come in and that there were no mid wives for the birthing centre anyway as they are all busy in the labour ward! I do not know what us happening at my hospital but it started with not being able to get appointments with mw's for the past couple of weeks and now it sounds like you can't give birth there! Makes me slightly nervous!

Cramping has come back but that means nothing. I think the baby must be a Harry Potter fan and is going to let me see the film! Greg is thrilled ha ha!!

 

[mummySS]

Wow fifi busy day, you definitely seem to have a burst of energy at the mo!

Hann - apparently there's a baby boom... My new localcommunity MWs were the same, they couldn't fit me in for another 3 weeks. In hindsight I'm glad I stayed at Ealing hospital - cos it's so crappy there's hardly anyone registered here lol. Having said that I've been waiting for my appt now for about 40 mins, grrr.

Caz - good to hear from ya, glad you're home safe and sound with ajay! Glad you're feeling good today, I can only imagine the first few days are tough, especially if you are in hospital still. Can't wait to see piccies!

 

[melissasbump]

Morning,

Samzi good luck with the sweep today!

Tor well dont for DTD! hope it does something!

Linds yay for the Next sale, most of the stuff i got was for me and OH but we did get a few baby grows and sleepsuits, and of course the towel bundles are such a bargin!

Simmy, hope your appointment goes well! And whats Bastille day?

Hann, boo for heartburn, its suprising you have got it so late really, mine has improved the last couple of weeks since the baby has dropped i think! At least you will get to see Harry Potter, we have said if baby still isnt here by Monday we may go then, still catching up on the old films at the mo!

Fifi, ive got to agree with you, staying team yellow has definatly saved us a lot of money on baby clothes too, only last week we were drooling over the baby Baker in Debenhams!
Have a nice time in Edinburgh with your friend, we are hoping to go there for a weekend break next year, do you know when the giant pandas are arriving at the zoo?

Caz, glad you are safely home and Ajay is doing well, cant wait for your birth story and pics, i am very jealous seeing as we had the same DD!! XX

Well AFM, My parent are coming to take us out for lunch today, only for pizza or something, im still very crampy and contractions began again last night when i went to bed, so i told myself if its real then they will wake me up... they didnt and i slept really well!
Cant belive im 1 day off my due date! Got MW appointment tomorrow, not that she will do anything different! xx