Knocked Up Naughties

[Mum2bewaiting]

Oo, forgot to say thank you for the great welcome

 

[RaeRae]

Yay!! It's sooo nice having more naughties in 3rd tri!

 

[Blondie]

Well I finally broke my purchasing virginity last night after getting upset - I just sat in my newly painted nursery and cried because I couldn't picture how I wanted it all to be and so DH dragged me downstairs and made me order the moses basket etc that I want and loads of matching accessories so they should all arrive on Thursday and I no longer feel like I'm in denial about the whole baby thing

I think it helped that I sold the cooker that I had listed on ebay last night (it's been sitting in the garage for 18 months) for £120 so I used that money to buy all the bits and pieces I wanted so I didn't feel like I was being too extravagant buying things like matching gro-bags and cot blankets

 

[topazicatzbet]

yay for shopping blondie, there will be no stopping you now.

mum2be, pm me your e mail and i ll send you the trust policy.

 

[Mum2bewaiting]

Yay Blondie... I'm not sure that I am going to be able to not buy, am already planning on buying some sleeping bras and a bump belt when we get paid on Wednesday. I have just got back from Drs, to continue with works as it is for the minute, usual advice on what pain relief not to take, was I taking folic acid ect. Have put my self on a list for the midwife to call me next week about getting me booked in, she is only there on a thursday now, so who knows how long I will have to wait. OMG this is really happening

I am thinking it is about time I started my pregnancy journal to keep up with how I am feeling...

It is finally as if someone has finaly allowed me to be happy, am sure that sounds odd but... I just hope that work pans out ok

 

[Mum2bewaiting]

I was also going to say that the GP said that the cramps I have been having are just hormones settling down and not to worry unless I started bleeding, which I know u all said, but it was nice to hear from a dr iykwim and just thought that it might reassure anyone joining after me!!

I forgot to ask if I can eat smoked salmon as the advice in the waht to eat thread is a bit confusing, I have already sent all my pate and brie down to mum, even though I was eating it on Thursday, and all I really fancy now is a really runny boiled egg!! Also does any one know the crack on milk? My mum tried lecturing me on the milk I drink (skimmed) until I pointed out that it has more calcium in than the others anyway, and it is not as I don't eat fats, I eat enough chocolate and cook with it....

 

[Freyasmum]

Food guidelines here rule out all smoked fish, unless heated until 'piping hot'.
Seems like pretty much anything good is out for the next few months.
Here's the link to the NZ Food Safety Authority guidelines, in case it's easier to follow.

 

[Mum2bewaiting]

bummer

I could just eat a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel....

 

[Freyasmum]

Tell me about it. My friend asks me just about every day if I want to go get sushi for lunch... and I SO want to!!

 

[Mum2bewaiting]

think that my smoked salmon bagel is safer than sushi!! xx

 

[flowertot]

DH's parents have invited us out a couple of times over the past few weeks. both times we went to a seafood place. they know i can't eat it because i told them the first time! in- laws who'd have them they are lovely most of the time and i do get on quite well with them.

 

[AnnaMaria]

Congratulations mum2bewaiting - don't worry we ALL know those cramps and worries from first tri

I can't believe we are now third tri Tori and Caitlen - it all seems to be flying along now and I still haven't bought a single thing although at least the nursery is painted in a sunny yellow colour now. Just need to buy things to put in it at some point

you are either really busy or really chilled out about things. i know i would be freaking out if i hadn't bought anything by 27 weeks

I'm 30 weeks and still havent bought anything. But I will do it this or next week
Yak, I can't tolerate fish at all. I hate it while not pregnant but then I can at least put up with the smell. Now I can't even tolerate that

 

[caitlenc]

Hello ladies!

Well, it's been quite hot here, and my feet have started swelling up! Also, my bump is getting uncomfortable and my ribs are aching. Roll on third trimester!

Blondie, I'm glad you bought something for the baby! Now you've broken the seal, you won't be able to stop!

Hugs to you all!!

 

[pipkintyler]

Well, Mum and Dad have been up for the weekend, they headed up as soon as we told them, and think we will see more of them in the coming months, both good and bad as Dad is helping to sort the house out, by the end of September i hope to have the attic insulated, the back door replaced, my freezer in the shed (it won't go through the door at the moment!) and the landing and hall repainted... hhmmm, thinking october is more likely! Unfortunately my mother has already expressed her concern at the milk I drink and that I want a steriliser (my kitchen is minute, I suddenly had a panic that I will have to have it swinging from the ceiling)

Beth, I have been of work since the middle of June, I am hoping to go back next month, but really don't think they will like the fact that I will only be back for 6 months and then off for the summer again!!! I just hope it is more pleasent than this summer has been!

Did u print off all the mat leave policy and bumf? have u got it? or can u get it for me? I have no access to work computers without suspicion arising!

Bet your parents were really happy, I've not told mine or DH's yet and not going to till 12 week scan is done and dusted, it's going to be a nightmare though as we're off to the Isle of Wight with my mum and dad on the 5th September for a week, I'm going to have to try and cover up that I'm not drinking, I have found a alcohol free holston pills which I can just put in a glass and hopefully they won't notice, if the worst come's to the worst I'll just have to tell them.

 

[Mum2bewaiting]

I always thought that we would wait to tell everyone, but DH can't keep a secret and has practically announced it on fb this morning. Having mum know was reassuring though as I did feel rotten over the weekend and would have taken myself of to EPU and got labeled as over concerned fortunately the cramps aren't as bad today and I don't feel so bloated either, have taken a pre bump pic in my tightest jeans this morning which I wouldn't have had a hope of getting on yesterday!! (will post in journal later or tomorrow)

 

[topazicatzbet]

its so exciting having new bodies here.

 

[AnnaMaria]

With previous pregnancy we told our parents 16+ because then we met and it was impossible to hide. This pregnancy we told 22+ because we wanted to wait until we can tell them. Didn't want to say it over phone or smth like that. Beside that we have told the rest of our family and our closest friends. I don't want to tell everybody. Who sees me with bump or with baby he/she knows but I won't do any effort for that.
We did the same with previous pregnacy and what a surprise when someone saw us with stroller. And what a surprise when they looked into the stroller and saw twins.
The best joke was couple of weeks ago when I met my high school friend. She was like wow, you're pregnant, congrats. I said yes, it's my third. She was like what? Third? So much of really good friend.

 

[topazicatzbet]

well i collected the cot my work collegue gave me and i ve just put it up, and then taken it down and its going to the tip on wed.

it seams really unsterdy and then as i was putting it down the locking knutts snapped in 2(3 out of 4). i think its seen better days. as much as im happy to have second hand things im not gonna put up with something that could be unsafe and looks shabby.

dont think i ll be telling her that though, dont want to offend her.

on a plus side though i ve been offered a mammas and pappas savannah cot bed which looks lovely, fingers crossed thats in better condition.

 

[flowertot]

beth - i agree on the cot. i'm more than happy to take second hand stuff but its got to be in good condition and be safe.

did anybody else have the triple test bloods taken? i had it done at 15 weeks and i phoned up for my results today as i hadn't heard anything back. i didn't really understand what the midwife told me. she said something like based on my age the result was 1:2500 and on the bloods it was 1:3500. i think that is fairly good but i've just read a post from someone who is 8 years older than me and her's was 1:10,000 and also another from somebody the same age as me with 1:29,000

i just expected my odds to be better. anyway it doesn't really matter because even if i was high risk i wouldn't take it further, the reason i took the blood test was because there is no risk to LO and also because i'd rather be armed with as much info as possible.

 

[caitlenc]

Flower, those chances are great!! No worries.