*~*~* The Decemberists! *~*~*

[Shh]

Both lovely names Gaia - I suggested Grayson to DH, I really like it. I didn't consider Finley because we know two already (both boys) and DH has this big thing about now knowing someone with the name already!

 

[Pusscat]

Shh - thanks for all you excellent advice! I can definitely see my DH struggling with a wrap but I really really want one, so think we'll be going for a man friendly carrier plus a wrap for me. And I can see the advantage of having something quick and easy to carry LO around in in public as I don't want to be getting all in a tangle with a wrap if I'm not confident with it!

Gaia - both names are lovely but I would personally vote for Grayson as I know so many Finns/Finlays. I think Gray is quite a nice shortening!

Went back to school today and had a pretty crappy day. I really don't want to be at work any more! 13 days...

 

[smawfl]

I'm starting to feel like that too Pussycat! Fed up with work now! I think it's because the last couple of days it's been quite muggy, and I've found I could really do with a cat nap in the afternoons!!

I had a hormonal moment yesterday... probably my first in the whole pregnancy! I had intended to cook risotto for dinner last night.. all went well and started to prepare everything - go to grab the risotto from the cupboard and there was none left! Call DH to ask him to pick some up, but the local Tesco didn't have any, nor did my local shop so we ended up traipsing all the way to Asda, then by the time I actually finished making it, I was hungry, tired and really fed up. I just started crying! All over some risotto rice! LOL I can laugh now, but last night I felt the whole world was against me!

I think I was annoyed at myself as I'm not usually like that, if something runs out (store cupboard type item) I'll stick it on my shopping list immediately! Baby brain!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Pusscat]

I'm starting to feel like that too Pussycat! Fed up with work now! I think it's because the last couple of days it's been quite muggy, and I've found I could really do with a cat nap in the afternoons!!

I had a hormonal moment yesterday... probably my first in the whole pregnancy! I had intended to cook risotto for dinner last night.. all went well and started to prepare everything - go to grab the risotto from the cupboard and there was none left! Call DH to ask him to pick some up, but the local Tesco didn't have any, nor did my local shop so we ended up traipsing all the way to Asda, then by the time I actually finished making it, I was hungry, tired and really fed up. I just started crying! All over some risotto rice! LOL I can laugh now, but last night I felt the whole world was against me!

I think I was annoyed at myself as I'm not usually like that, if something runs out (store cupboard type item) I'll stick it on my shopping list immediately! Baby brain!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh no! Hope you managed to stop crying enough to enjoy your dinner! I've had a few crying into my dinner moments reccently too. I think it's when I get tired and hungry I just crash and the smallest thing can set me off

Hope everyone has had a good week?

I'm looking forward to a trip to London tomorrow to see my old uni housemates. I've not seen them since I was pregnant so there's going to be a lot of baby talk I'm sure.

And then I hit the big 3-0 on Sunday (weeks pregnant, not age!) I'm really looking forward to that milestone

Baby has been doing some really uncomfortable movements the past couple of days, pushing down really low and to the side, feels like she's stretching out and poking my ovaries!!

 

[Shh]

Oh dear Smawfl - I'm the same though, hormones really kicked in this week, I think being tired set them off, on Thursday I didn't stop crying most of the morning, usually over nothing!

Pusscat - have a lovely trip to London! And yay for the big 3-0!

Not much to report here, getting big and starting to realise that I haven't actually got that much time to get stuff done in (figuring I'll hit the same wall that I did last time, getting to high and SPD getting too bad to do anything physical), so hoping to do some more painting tomorrow. On another note, had a wonderful day with DD today, noting out of the ordinary, but she was in a lovely, cheery mood (rather than the usual tantrums!), such a delight to be around, I can't wait to have two of them to make me smile so much!

 

[gaiagirl]

Ugh just spent almost 2 hours looking at strollers!!! Good lord, it's too much!

Now inlaws coming to visit then starting tomorrow a crazy two weeks of summer school and additional part time work!

I feel like crying...but so far hormones not too too out of control. Fingers crossed!

 

[smawfl]

Pussycat - yep enjoyed the risotto luckily, at least I can laugh about it now!
Hope you have a fab trip to London! exciting you're 30 weeks tomorrow!

Shh - Sorry for your teary Thursday!
Are you doing anything that helps the SPD? I have my physio appointment next friday, hopefully it will help.

Gaiagirl - tell me about it, geting fed up of looking for prams here too! Still waiitng to see the Cruz, hopefully be available here in a couple of weeks. If it doesn't fit we might get the Bugaboo bee or iCandy cherry

 

[gaiagirl]

Yah we saw the Cruz today, and I have to say it was nice but not my favorite. I'm really partial to the three wheels, for maneuverability. Also I like large tires for different terrain but that fits our lifestyle more!

Such a personal choice!!!!

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

Pusscat - wishing you a very happy 30th! What a lovely present... Getting Birthday pokes and wiggles from LO I was in first tri on my last birthday - so DH and my mum knew I had the best pressie ever... Our lil secret back then!

Smawfl - I love the uniqueness of Grayson. And I think shortened to Gray is quite a trendy name... It has character!!

Gaigirl - good luck on the stroller... My iCandy strawberry should be in tomorrow... Hence I'm too excited to bloody sleep!! I hope you find what you're after.

Afm - fortunately my placentas moved up! Got to see LO during scan... S/he's been piling on the pounds - looks chubby and sonographer said - look at those cheeks They gave me LO an estimated weight of 4lb 3oz! Only a guideline I suppose but just nice to know!

Just trying to get everything together now! Time isn't waiting for anyone!
Take care ladies and have a fab Sunday and lovely week

 

[gaiagirl]

That's so awesome FSB! She's gaining nicely

Your post is funny because I think Pusscat said she WASN'T turning 30 and also Grayson was my name pick, lol.

Ahhh, pregnancy. I blame everything on it

 

[smawfl]

Afm - fortunately my placentas moved up! Got to see LO during scan... S/he's been piling on the pounds - looks chubby and sonographer said - look at those cheeks They gave me LO an estimated weight of 4lb 3oz! Only a guideline I suppose but just nice to know!

Just trying to get everything together now! Time isn't waiting for anyone!
Take care ladies and have a fab Sunday and lovely week

Glad your placenta has moved!

Can they only estimate the baby weight from a scan?

Yah we saw the Cruz today, and I have to say it was nice but not my favorite. I'm really partial to the three wheels, for maneuverability. Also I like large tires for different terrain but that fits our lifestyle more!

Such a personal choice!!!!

Totally agree. I also think what I've wanted has changed since my initial research, mainly due to my teeny boot space!!

You definitely sound more outdoors than me so I agree, something 3 wheeler would be perfect for you. I will be walking, but just in town so I want something light and not too bulky

That's so awesome FSB! She's gaining nicely

Your post is funny because I think Pusscat said she WASN'T turning 30 and also Grayson was my name pick, lol.

Ahhh, pregnancy. I blame everything on it

made me chuckle too. Definitely blame pregnancy!

 

[smawfl]

Has anyone started getting things ready for their hospital bag? I've got a few bits so far.. really not looking forward to the joys of maternity pads and big knickers! Some 'to pack lists' say to get disposable knickers.. I can't think of anything worse so I'll probably just get some cheapy primark ones!

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

That's so awesome FSB! She's gaining nicely

Your post is funny because I think Pusscat said she WASN'T turning 30 and also Grayson was my name pick, lol.

Ahhh, pregnancy. I blame everything on it

Oh no!!!! That's just awful. I'm not only but I'm on the verge of ... Pregnancy hormones no doubt!!

See, I knew I woke up too early. Sun's out here (without the showers). I'm going out for a stroll I think!!! Looooooool!!!

Sorry ladies... What a twit!!

 

[smawfl]

Oh noooooooo don't cry!! Hope you enjoy your walk, it's lovely and sunny here too!!

I've had to come downstairs as I woke up super early and didn't want to wake DH up with my tossing and turning.

Had brekkie... now think I need another one!

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

Afm - fortunately my placentas moved up! Got to see LO during scan... S/he's been piling on the pounds - looks chubby and sonographer said - look at those cheeks They gave me LO an estimated weight of 4lb 3oz! Only a guideline I suppose but just nice to know!

Just trying to get everything together now! Time isn't waiting for anyone!
Take care ladies and have a fab Sunday and lovely week

Glad your placenta has moved!

Can they only estimate the baby weight from a scan?

That's so awesome FSB! She's gaining nicely

Your post is funny because I think Pusscat said she WASN'T turning 30 and also Grayson was my name pick, lol.

Ahhh, pregnancy. I blame everything on it

made me chuckle too. Definitely blame pregnancy!

They measured the thigh bone, abdominal and head circumference and determined it from that... 1910g... No wonder my back bloody aches!

And re the muddle post, don't laugh smawfl... You'll set me off!! He he he... I'm being drained of oxygen!!

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

Has anyone started getting things ready for their hospital bag? I've got a few bits so far.. really not looking forward to the joys of maternity pads and big knickers! Some 'to pack lists' say to get disposable knickers.. I can't think of anything worse so I'll probably just get some cheapy primark ones!

Oh noooooooo don't cry!! Hope you enjoy your walk, it's lovely and sunny here too!!

I've had to come downstairs as I woke up super early and didn't want to wake DH up with my tossing and turning.

Had brekkie... now think I need another one!

I think I'm making a slow start. Bought some black bath towels! How random! Going to use a pulley case for me and LOs changing bag for baba's things.

I'm 100% with you on the cheap pants as opposed to disposable!

Plan for today... Spaghetti hoops on toast for breakfast, walk, christening this afternoon. I'm gonna need a siesta by 3 o'clock!! x

 

[gaiagirl]

Didn't mean to upset you FSB, don't feel bad!!!!!!!!!

As for hospital bag...we are still trying to decide on home vs hospital and I'm about 60% home leaning...but either way I think i will still have a bag ready so I'll have to work on that but probably not until fall!

Argh i have to work this afternoon/evening! So annoying after being a teacher and never having to work weekends...

 

[Pusscat]

FSB - thanks for the birthday wishes, I'll gladly take them despite it not being my bday Your posts sound so much like how I'm feeling at the moment! I'd thought baby brain was just a handy excuse prego ladies could use for forgetting things, but I now know it is REAL!! And not only does it makes you forget things it makes you very muddled up sometimes! Hope you've had a good day and glad the scan went well

Smawfl - I was chatting to a lady at my aqua class about hospital bags, she had started hers. Well she had 2 - like you FSB - one for her and one for the baby. She said she'd been told by a friend who'd had a baby that disposable pants were for the best as by that stage when you need them you'll just want to throw them away. I suppose if they're just cheap pants then you can still do that. Not looked at prices but guessing disposables might actually be more expensive than some cheap Primark ones? I'm also scared by the thought of maternity pads

Gaia - hope the pram search doesn't take too much longer for you!! I know how the hours can disappear when you're researching these things though. It'll be worth it in the end!

Shh - hope you got a few more bits done this weekend? I didn't realise how quickly my bump would start to get in the way of everything. Seemed that I was fine with most activities up until 3rd tri and then suddenly this massive bump appeared and has seriously slowed me down! I know I'll miss having a bump, but at the same time I'm looking forward to having baby in my arms and being able to put her down, rather than carrying her around all day in my tummy!

Had a lovely day in London, went for a nice lunch then had a trip down the river on a boat, then got off at Greenwich and had an icecream in the park. Got a bit sunburnt but it was nice to actually feel some sun on me, so I don't mind too much! I got lots of tummy strokes from my friends, which I liked, although baby wouldn't perform for them, she went still as soon as they put their hands on my tummy! The tube was totally packed and I was very happy when on the first journey a nice man got up and offered me his seat However, this only happened on that first journey, got lots of other trains and no one offered me their seat. I wasn't desperate to sit down and was fine standing, it was just interesting to see people's different responses. I don't get public transport when I'm at home so it's probably the only time anyone is going to have given up their seat for me.

Having nice restful day today - yesterday was exhausting!

 

[seaweed eater]

Hi ladies :wave: HAPPY 30 WEEKS to you, Pusscat, and to DS! It's been a while since we've seen her around here...DS hope you're doing well! And Pusscat, glad you had a good time in London!

Shh, glad you had a nice day with your daughter.

Shh and Smawfl, I'm really sorry about the SPD...Smawfl, hope you get some good advice and relief at your appointment this week.

FSB, I'm glad to hear your placenta has moved up, that's great news 4 lb 3 oz sounds like a really good weight!!

Smawfl, I have a bag out in the nursery that I've designated as the hospital bag, but I haven't put anything in it yet we just finished clearing out the nursery last week so I'm still basking in that success. But I should pack soon.

Gaia, how cool that you are still leaning toward home birth. What are the factors pulling you either way? I would definitely consider that if I weren't high risk.

AFM, not much to report either, making slow but steady progress on preparations...which I think is nice actually; it doesn't feel overwhelming and it gives me a lot to look forward to.

Even though my bump has always measured just 1cm behind, I don't feel like it has grown nearly as much as I thought it would by now, and people's comments about how small I am are starting to get to me a little. Fortunately I have a growth scan on Fri, which will hopefully set my mind at ease.

Munchkin does seem to be getting stronger, judging by his movements. AND I am pretty sure he's head down now based on where I feel hiccups. Fingers crossed!! He seems to prefer my right side and usually has one of his joints wedged into my side. I think it's an elbow but it might be a knee. Hope to find out at the scan.

Have any of you spoken to your doctors about labor or a birth plan or anything like that? I plan to start talking to mine about that starting next time I see him, which is in about 3 weeks since he'll be away for my next appointment.

 

[Pusscat]

AFM, not much to report either, making slow but steady progress on preparations...which I think is nice actually; it doesn't feel overwhelming and it gives me a lot to look forward to.

Even though my bump has always measured just 1cm behind, I don't feel like it has grown nearly as much as I thought it would by now, and people's comments about how small I am are starting to get to me a little. Fortunately I have a growth scan on Fri, which will hopefully set my mind at ease.

Munchkin does seem to be getting stronger, judging by his movements. AND I am pretty sure he's head down now based on where I feel hiccups. Fingers crossed!! He seems to prefer my right side and usually has one of his joints wedged into my side. I think it's an elbow but it might be a knee. Hope to find out at the scan.

Have any of you spoken to your doctors about labor or a birth plan or anything like that? I plan to start talking to mine about that starting next time I see him, which is in about 3 weeks since he'll be away for my next appointment.

People are always saying I look small for how many weeks I am and it does get to you a bit doesn't it? But I think a lot of people actually have no idea what size women 'normally' are at particular stages of pregnancy. It seems until I resemble a whale I'll be judged to be little! I was 1cm behind at my last MW appt and got another on Wednesday so just hoping I don't fall behind any more. I have a feeling I'll be about on track judging by how much I think my bump has grown. Hope your scan goes well. Do you get the extra one because you're high risk?

Glad baby seems to be head down Hope he stays put for you! I'm thinking mine has moved to transverse as I keep getting pains as if she's stretching out and poking both of my overies at the same time!! And I felt hiccups on my lower left side yesterday. Really really hope I'm wrong and she's head down though.

I've not properly discussed a birth plan yet, I think it's fairly regimented when they talk to you about certain things here. But I have discussed going to a Birthing Centre with my MW so she has a general idea of my wishes! Think I'll bring it up on Wednesday as I she said the birthing centre will want to see us before we go for the brith, so want to know when that would be. It might be more of a last minute thing though as I'll only be allowed to go there if everything is straightforward, which at the moment it isn't -TURN BABY TURN!!