Summer Peaches... going to be ripe in late July/early August!!

[irmastar]

KM- sorry to hear all that, hope things start to look better for you
Stardust- is there a way you can tell them you don't want a consultant as you feel things are right this time?
Mosnippy-cute bump and you are very crafty, I can't make anything :/

 

[misse04]

Ahh like his door sign I've been awake since half 5 and Connie didnt wake up til 7?!

 

[Mosnippy]

Thanks ladies!!

I am awake to an oh snoring away.... Will get up in a bit an get breakfast lol tummy rumbling then carry on with room

 

[molly85]

jobs suck I got told my job was on the line just after having abs they soon found me a new one though so fingers crossed. You will still be eligible for mat pay as you are now past 25 weeks mwahhhhhhhhh.

being under consultant care should mean nothing birthwise and you can refuse induction. If your happy there is no reason to be strapped down I'm sure you'd do what you need to for baby be strong hun!

 

[kmbabycrazy]

Well I can't remember if I let you all know but it was made official on Friday and I'll leave in May. Sucks!!! Thanks for all your lovely replies though.

I'm on consultant led care due to asthma and I plan on begging to use the midwife led unit for labour just because it feels so much more relaxed. The rooms are bigger, more comfortable and have less scary things in them lol. I just think i'd prefer giving birth in one of the midwife led rooms.

Got our cot today, feels so much better having something big baby wise. Also buying a lovely welsh dresser to use as a changing unit as it's lots of storage and really pretty. Got the idea from a nursery on houzz.com and thought it was gorgeous. Just fingers crossed for this house, just wish I could have one day when there wasn't something to panic about.

Oh and because the stupid dr wouldn't give me antibiotics my throat is still killing, i still have a horrid cough and I'm fairly certain the infection is spreading to my ear as it really aches and I only ever get earaches when they're infected. Surely many simultanious infections are going to be worse for the baby than a few days on antibiotics. Am going to go back and say i tried treating it naturally, it didn't work, give me drugs!!!! Lol x

 

[molly85]

AH god and your astmatic any infection I get goes to my chest I have a penicillin allergy so very rarely get them

 

[misse04]

Ohh thats annoying! Things will work out for you (they always seem to in the end) x

 

[kmbabycrazy]

Had a really lovely moment this morning. Lily is usually stingy with her kicks and as soon as someone touches me ahead stops moving. OH has only.felt 2 kicks but this morning he woke me up at 6am to tell me he could feel her moving and boy was she wriggling for him. He jade a huge smile on his face and it just made me feel better about everything

 

[kittylady]

Had a really lovely moment this morning. Lily is usually stingy with her kicks and as soon as someone touches me ahead stops moving. OH has only.felt 2 kicks but this morning he woke me up at 6am to tell me he could feel her moving and boy was she wriggling for him. He jade a huge smile on his face and it just made me feel better about everything

Awww thats so nice my baby doesn't normally kick for anyone including me but yesterday I managed to get hubby to feel it and my best friend felt it as well as I actually saw it which I was suprized by as I have an anterior placenta. Cue warm and fuzzy moment

 

[molly85]

lol I was amazed i can see badger kicking away in there so different to abby

 

[Koolmami]

KM speak to ACAS on 08457 47 47 47 (free helpline). They take calls Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm
They can advise you if you have any rights. You might have a case for sex discrimination there... I used to work in HR and what I remember is that employers need to be very careful when dealing with pregnant women because there are so many rules which protects them... Good luck, hun. Let us know what they said.

Changing the subject, I don't really have much to say really. I had a lazy day off yesterday which was lovely. My pelvis still hurts after walking for 20 minutes but I just deal with it for now. MW said that I can phone the Physio department in the hospital but I don't think I can be bothered with all that... Seeing a different MW again next week for 28 wk appointment. Apparently they are going to take more blood.

Did anyone have the sonographer say a certain sex at the 20 wk scan and then it turned out to be completely the opposite? I don't know why but I can't think of my bump as a girl, not sure why...

x

 

[molly85]

lol yes but the people with the probe weren't trained lol. 34 week scan i want a full front and centre shot!

I know the pelvic issue something went crunch last night after me struggling to bed. not been to work as it's up and down and in and out of cars. my car is ok but anything low ouch. Called GP I now need to go get a sick note

 

[kmbabycrazy]

To be honest I just want to let it go now because trying to deal with them for sexual discrimination just adds hassle and stress which I really have enough of at the moment!!! And it's not like I want to work for them any more after they've done this so I'm not looking to try and stop them doing it now...

Putting in our application for the house today and hope they don't mind too much that I just lost my job. Luckily as it's just ending a fixed term contract and I'm going straight onto maternity pay it means I still have a steady income and hopefully they'll take that into consideration. Went in today to get a new application (as had put on the old one that my contract would be renewed following my maternity leave) and they seemed to indicate that they hadn't had any other interest in it so hopefully it'll work in our favour.

My leaving date is in 6 weeks and truth be told i'm quite happy about it, it means I will have more time to prepare for baby and spend with my son before baby arrives as when Lily is 6 weeks old and I'm just getting used to having two lol Toby will be off to school and I will back to just looking after one all day so I want to get some fun things in with Toby before the baby arrives. I've been looking up some local activities, things to make, and new recipes I want to try so that we can do them together. I'm thinking of trying to make pink lemonade for my baby shower (me and my sister are doing it together) and think it might be fun practising how to make lemonade with Toby first x

 

[bodi26]

Hi girls, just popping in to say hello and chat to other ladies due close to me.

I'm due 31 July with my second daughter - def having a tougher time this pregnancy but I can't complain too much!

Hope you're all doing well

 

[misse04]

I am oficially having the most stressful day! Yesterday the surveyor company rang to arrange to come and value the house for our mortgage that we are waiting to go through. So in a mad rush started sorting house out last night as everythings upside down with decorating and lack of wardrobes! Also temporary canvas ones collapsed! Anyway, got up this morning to finish tidying and hoover etc. Now the boiler has broke (shower still works as its electric thank god) so ive had to do all the washing up in cold water and cleaned bathroom with cold water. When I had a shower Connie decided to come in and stole the towel and I didnt realise the door was a bit open so ended up flooded and she was soaking! Then everything was going well but the rain has leaked through out back door and theres a massive puddle in the kitchen that Connie decided to go sit in! Now finally done on the verge of heart attack and had braxton hix. Now waiting for them to turn up any time between 9 and 12! URGGG!

 

[misse04]

Connie also fell of the bed on saturday when OH was meant to be watching her and she has massive carpet burn down her nose... We popped round his mums yesterday as he had a day off for his lorry test and his nan was there who asked what happened and when I told her she said 'oohhh Maisey' like its my fault! and even if it was I would be feeling guilty enough without stupid comments like that.... bad mood!

 

[molly85]

Ahhh there nearly toddlers they fall off stuff as long as nothing is seriously hurt no probs!

God I think we need our mortgage tweaking it's now on variable

 

[misse04]

Mortgages are stressful! Also man just came back to fix the boiler and cost £150 Could do without that at the moment! Gutted!

 

[molly85]

mmmmm cherry bakewell

 

[stardust599]

Good luck with the house application km!

I wish we could afford a mortgage Too many debts and no deposit! We have a list of priorities LOL 2012 = baby/ 2013 = holiday/ 2014 = house/mortgage and 2015 = marriage! Haha.

I am having real bother with pain in my crotch and lower back/bum pain! I normally get out and about and do things in the morning with my LO - swimming, groups, park etc. and then I literally can't move until the next day. OH often comes home to me doing things in tears cos I'm in so much pain. I can't keep my LO inside though, she's just a nightmare if she's kept in the house all day! I did mention to the midwife last week but she just brushed it off as normal pelvic pain but surely this much pain can't be normal? It's not even a pain that I could take painkillers for, it's like a sharp, stabbing pain in my bum and a deep, splitting pain in my crotch! Sorry for TMI

I have a double pram! Got a second hand Mamas n Papas Voyage for £80 it's like new It fits in my carboot and it's a bit of a pain getting it through the front doors of my flat but I manage. But I have been offered an ex-display OBaby Xi Sport tandem for £120 which wouldn't fit in my car boot but would be better for the flat as I would get it in/out the doors easily and it's narrow enough to use the back door with the disabled ramp rather than bumping it down stairs. I wish thinking of offering him £100 and if it's meant to be I'll get it?

I have also bought and paid for a single Maxi Cosi Loola on here as LO needs a new pram but I paid on the 5th April and still no sign Seller promised delivery last Wednesday, I waited til Friday and then she said Monday but it didn't arrive yesterday either. Not sure whether to start a dispute on Paypal as I can't manage another week without a pram for LO and need my £70 back to go and get one - I can no longer push my huge 3 wheeler!!! Or whether I should wait since it's on here and it's a regular B+B member?

Otherwise, with baby stuff I only need a carseat + base which I think I'm getting this weekend, have completed my collection of newborn clothes, blankets etc. and have my Moses Basket. Just need my little cot, a changing bag for 2 and a sling for toddler groups. I might just give the sling a miss though as I'll probs never use it and be better just getting baby used to sleeping out and about in the pram.