Lucky thread

[baileybubs]

Ooh take it easy Cheryl. If you were sick that's maybe a sign things are progressing but don't overdo it

 

[AmyB1978]

I am going back to work just on Saturdays starting in May. When I am ready, or forced because of us only being on the one income, to go back full time I will likely need a new job as my position had to be filled, it is too small there to hold it, especially since I want to be home with her longer than just those first 6 weeks, which is all your given (if even) in the US and typically without pay. If there would be an opening, at my old job when i am looking to go fulltime, there are definite positives but also many negatives to working there o we'd have to figure out what I would do. I didn't expect to NOT want to go back as badly as I do. We can last awhile on the one income, but not forever, especially with a baby, but I try not to think about it and just enjoy the time I do have with her. Even thinking about leaving her for just Saturdays makes me have dreams/nightmares about leaving her, and she is going to be home safe with her Daddy!

Cheryl, try and get your rest today, you are going to need your energy soon enough. Little Leo, your mama and all the lucky ladies want go meet you... Come on out!

Bailey, glad Millie is doing well. The crying spells might be colic as I think it is common in the evening. Is she napping well during the day and leading up to then? If not she might be over tired. I know Emily wants to be held more and cluster feeds in the evenings, I imagine if she weren't she might be even fussier! How are you feeling? Are you trying to rest up and heal?

 

[baileybubs]

I feel the same Amy, I always have said that I would definately go back to work and couldn't be a stay at home mum because I enjoy working but now I feel completely different. I could quite happily stay at home with Emilia until she goes to school, but we wouldn't be able to afford it. I know we are lucky over here in the UK that we get such a long time for maternity and pay as well.
Emilia is sleeping a lot during the day, I have ordered a bouncer chair and a play mat for her so I can encourage her to be awake more in the day so just waiting for them to arrive. She definately seems to have a similar sleep pattern to when she was in my womb, she was always quiet in a morning and that's when she seems to sleep most now.
And I'm feeling better thanks Amy, being able to move around much much better and much less pain now. I'll be happy if my bp is still lower tomorrow and maybe I can reduce my bp tablets soon.

Mrs d are you going in for a full day of work tomorrow?

Cheryl I'm so excited about Leo's impending arrival. Are you bouncing on your ball still?

 

[MrsDuck]

That's the plan bailey, but I'll see how I get on xx

How is your fur baby getting on with Millie? xx

 

[baileybubs]

He seems to be sulking a little bit but he's not really interested lol. He's ok though. And he's such a quiet dog that he doesn't bother Millie.

Eurgh it's still raining! Apparently it's about 15 degrees here today but it doesn't feel it!

I hope you don't struggle too much tomorrow mrs d, and make sure you don't push yourself too hard. How are you finding eating now?

 

[MrsDuck]

Aw that's good that he's no trouble around her and he's not too jealous x

It's gone a bit hazy here now but it feels quite warm, it rained all day long here yesterday

I'll stay for as long as I feel ok but I'm not going to push it on my first week back. Eating is much better but still not perfect. I cut up and tried to eat a pineapple yesterday, big mistake, god it burned my throat, it must be very acidic, I had to have a glass of milk to try to ease it. Bread and meat is still hard too, but much better than it was.

I'm making some bread today, dough done its just starting to rise

I fancy a walk today, if I can get hubby out of the garden

What is everyone up to today??

 

[CherylC3]

Hey

Amy aw I kno the thot of leaving her to go to work will be awful..x

Bailey thts good bailey is ok will Millie. A bouncy chair and mat will do he trick..x

Mrs d hope u don't overdo it at work tomoro Hun..x

Afm really crampy, feeling sick and the pressure I can't sit on anything but my ball now. Hope this means something is happening..x

 

[baileybubs]

Ooh I hope so Cheryl!!

 

[MrsDuck]

Ooh I hope so Cheryl yay xxx

 

[baileybubs]

I'm currently watching See No Evil, Hear No Evil. Such a funny film!! I love the classics!

 

[cupcake1981]

Hey ladies,

Been stalking but not posting.

Bailey Millie seems like such a good baby, you are very lucky!

Mrs d good luck back at work tomo. Only do a few hours, you gotta build back up.

Cheryl hope this is the start for you.

X

 

[MrsDuck]

Hi cupcake, I hope you have had a nice weekend and thanks I will take it slowly this week xxx

 

[cupcake1981]

Hey mrs d, was busy and out all day yesterday, big cleanup this morning and finally bed putting my feet up this avo!

 

[MrsDuck]

Sounds like you've been busy cupcake, how are the viewings going at your place, any offers yet? Xx

 

[cupcake1981]

We've only had 2, no offers still even tho we keep getting told the viewings go well. We have another in Tuesday but I've pretty much given up hope if moving b4 bubs arrives .

 

[MrsDuck]

The market is so tough at the moment, people have got too much choice that's the problem. Sod's law says that it will sell at the most awkward time. The bit I hate is the keeping it continuously tidy aaaaargh! Good luck for Tuesdays viewing though, I've got everything crossed or you xx

 

[cupcake1981]

Yeah it's so annoying having to be tidy all the time, it does not come naturally to us! I just want to be able to start thinking about doing the baby's room and stuff but knowing my luck ill get it all beautiful and then well sell and baby won't get to use it. Either that or well get and offer in June time and end up moving right when I'm due.

Are you trying to sell? I know you said about it a while back.

 

[MrsDuck]

It doesn't come naturally to us either haha.

We were but with me hardly being at work for the past year+ and me being self employed its going to be harder to increase our mortgage much now

Maybe decorate the baby's room in a neutral colour and use the bedding, curtains and wall hangings to personalise, all of which you can then take with you xx

 

[cupcake1981]

Yeah I think that's what we'll do, I was thinking if just not worrying about it until the baby is a few months old but well need somewhere to change her and put all her clothes and bits etc so gonna have to do something, plus I want to nest!

I think im getting my baking mojo back, made a coffee and walnut tray bake this avo, hubs was over the moon when he got back from tennis

 

[MrsDuck]

So you are convinced bubba is a girl then haha. Nest away hun, that's part of the fun of being pregnant. Aw bless your hubby, that's sweet xx