the madhouse!!! All crazies welcome :) x

[squeshie]

JR you sound so together and positive, totally right to enjoy getting to know each other and like Lucy said practising!

 

[jacks mummy]

Hi ladies! Congrats on 20weeks Lucy! Half way there!! Hope ur scan goes well make sure u post a piccie!! X
Jasmine I can understand why you want abut of time to get to no each other prob a very good idea, and sorry about baby pip Hun!! it must be hard to go thru and your coping very well! X
Jenjen where are u in ur cycle? I'm like u a planner and need to no the sex aswell lol either that or just impatient! X
How r u doing squeshie? How r u feeling? X
As for me I'm ok not feeling well today to be honest I'm laid on the sofa writing this had a total sofa day all I've done is feed my son and peg the washing out il be glad when oh gets home to help! Not too much longer now, I've not got anything interesting to tell u guys just that all with baby is fine went to the midwife yesterday, taking jack to see cars 2 next week which I'm excited about lol I'm such a dork anyway don't be so quiet ladies xxx

 

[Jennjenn]

Hey JM - I'm 4 dpo so in the 2WW. I started BBT again just to confirm OV. I need to be busy at work but not getting much done since I signed up for another VIP membership with FF...that website is my downfall.

I can't believe how fast time has gone by for everyone! Can't wait to see everyone's pics!

Squeshie - are you finding out the sex?

KittyKat - what about you?

LucyLu will remain unknown - but if you accidentally find out or decide to find out - LET US KNOW!!! Sometimes those techs let it slip.

Who else is out there???

 

[Lucy Lu]

Lol JennJenn! - no we didn't spot anything I'm afraid. Hubby was adamant and one of the first things he said when we sat down is 'we don't want to know the sex'. When the sonographer got to that area, he breezed over it and said 'right, you don't want to go there so we'll move on quickly... and by the way I didn't see anything, so if you think you saw, you know more than me'.... lol so make what you will of that comment haha!

He gave us scan piccies with the full body in it - we had our little boy's top half last time, so I'm thinking it can't be blatantly obvious that it's a little boy, so we are still on 50/50 odds until December now I'm afraid girlies!! I was dying to know while we were in there, but then as soon as we walked away, I thought, actually this feels good, I can go on guessing until the birth, which is fun!...and it will be a lovely surprise on the day.

....Lol anyways, most important bit - it was all happy and healthy as far as he could tell. It is a right little mover compared to our first son - moving around like crazy, and had its little hands clasped together at the end lol - when he was trying to check its hands and fingers were all there!

Heard some fab news today too - one of our good friends in our village has had her little boy this morning - it is her second son - so she was upstairs in the delivery suite while we were downstairs being scanned! I just took one look at the pic she has posted on facebook, and my heart melted. Can't wait to meet our LO now!

Sorry for rambling as usual - hope you're all well x

 

[jacks mummy]

Congrats Lucy! So glad all went well!!! One of my friends had a little boy the other day and he's beautiful I can't wait for my little girl!! Getting abut nervous about labour now tho as my first labour was so dreadful I can only hope this one is better only 8more weeks ish! Hoping she comes abit early like jack did! (he was 1week early) also I've been getting some really bad braxton hicks never really suffererd with jack but I get them all the time and the further on I get the more they take my breath away!! Had 3bad ones last nite I'm not worried as the midwife told me that it's very normal to have them more frequent and stronger the more babies u have, anyway Lucy I can't wait for December to find out what flavour your having I still think a little pink bundle but either way a beautiful little baby! Xx

 

[squeshie]

Glad your scan went well Lucy It's very exciting actually seeing the baby Good on you for not finding out, I am just too curious and plan happy to not find out! Hopefully the baby won't have it's legs crossed next Tuesday!

Hope you are feeling better Stacey, can't believe how fast that has gone! 8 weeks - wow

Hope the tww is going alright Jenn?

I am okay, went to the midwife yesterday - belated 16 week appt at 18 week. It was really boring, apparently they don't listen in until the next appt, so after the 20 week scan. For once I'm having a scan earlier - I'll almost be 19 weeks, due to not seeing everything (bloated belly ) and this sodding fibroid - fingers crossed it will be okay!

 

[jacks mummy]

Just thought I'd upload my bump pic from tnite we are going for a meal (excuse the bedroom) x

 

[Lucy Lu]

Thanks girls! Don't they say it gets easier each time JM! My mate certainly followed this rule - she had a long labour the first time - but this one was under 3 hours in total, with the pushing stage only lasting 5 minutes!! I love your pic btw - that top is lovely. Have fun at your meal.

Squeshie - can't wait to find out the sex of your LO next week! So exciting you are going to know in only a couple of days. I am going to be going nutty by December waiting to find out lol! x

 

[Jennjenn]

Stacey love the baby bump. It is so beautiful!

Number 2 was much easier for me as well. The doctor told me to push and she came so fast! The first pregnancy it took me one hour of pushing...aah the memories. Plus i have two nice little hemorrhoids one from each daughter. Its the only thing i don't like.

Can't wait to hear what you are having Squeshie!

 

[katiekittykat]

Bump is looking fab Stacey!! I've started to get a little one - my jeans officially no longer fit so I'm waiting on some maternity clothes coming in the post this week

Congrats on the scan Lucy - I can't wait for mine! It's 19 days away and it feels like forever I just want to know what colour clothes I have to buy A good friend of mine (you might have seen her in 3rd tri Stacey - Mark&Annie) had her baby boy last night and it makes me want this one to arrive even quicker!

I got to listen to the heartbeat at my 16 week appt Squeshie......it obviously varies from area to area. Good luck for your scan

Otherwise, I'm doing OK - still sick on and off, but I've got used to the fact that it'll probably go on for the whole pregnancy.......Felt some movement, but no kicks as yet!

 

[shinona]

Hello ladies. It's a while since I've popped in so thought I'd come and say hi!

JM, can't believe you are almost 32 weeks and what a beautiful bump! Just lovely. That little lady will be here before you know it.

Lucy, so pleased your 20 week scan went well and the surprise wasn't ruined.

JR, glad you're feeling contented and enjoying your time getting to know your new man.

Squeshie, looking forward to hearing what colour your bump is.

Katie, V jealous that you're still in your own jeans until recently. I am so bloated that I have had to dig out my maternity jeans already - loving the elasticated waist!!

Jen, wishing you good luck for this 2WW.

Well, I am now 8+2. Been quite sick but not as sick as I was with ds. Not really able to keep anything down in the mornings and usually feel a bit sick all day. I am actually quite calm and feeling positive about this. I thought I would be really worried but I am just trying to enjoy it and what will be, will be. Hopefully not too long to first scan. My sister knows already but she is the only one. She'd been on hols for 2 weeks but knew as soon as she saw me! My parents are away for 3 weeks at the moment too otherwise I think my mum would have guessed by now too. Not sure when we're going to tell them yet. We told them before first scan with ds as fil and his wife were over from France and we wanted to tell them in person. They've no plans to be over soon so we'll need to tell them over the phone this time. Need to wait and see.

xx

 

[shinona]

Wow! That was a post to rival LucyLu's!!!

 

[squeshie]

Nice to hear from your Shinona - it's always hard not to worry so well done on keeping calm! I must have a panic about once a day... almost.

I must go shopping next week as I am uncomfortable in my trousers now - have started being creative with my summer wardrobe - turning some of my dresses into skirts so must go and purchase a couple of staples. Leggings seem like a good plan though!

Hope everyone is well x

 

[jacks mummy]

Hi ladies!
Lucy iv also heard 2nd time is much easier so I'm holding out hope we will see!!
Shinona it's lovely to here from u! Not too long till ur 12week scan I'm sure u will feel loads better after that! And sickness is a great symptom means there are lots of hormones! Good luck!
Ladies I must say Katie is on baby number 1 and that's prob why she's managed to stay in her jeans till now I didn't need maternity until about 20weeks with jack and I was in maternity at 12weeks this time but as u can see iv got a big bump! Leggings are a must have for me!!! I wouldn't say u need maternity leggings tho I've got a pair of next maternity legging and a pair of size 16 normal leggings (I'm normally a size 12) and they both fit the same!! No real difference! So no need to waste loads on them in my opinion also lucy the top Im. Wearing in the pic is from next maternity range it is lovely! Almost all my maternity is from next as I find it all fits better than other places anyway hope everyone is well today? Jenjen how u feeling? Any symptoms? Jasmine how's the bf? Good I hope! Xx

 

[Lucy Lu]

Ladies I must say Katie is on baby number 1 and that's prob why she's managed to stay in her jeans till now I didn't need maternity until about 20weeks with jack and I was in maternity at 12weeks this time but as u can see iv got a big bump!

Lol I second that! . I kept my first pregnancy a secret from some clients until 25 weeks lol. Wouldn't have had a hope on earth of doing that this time. I had a bump at 10 weeks! - but I think it was more bloat and relaxed muscles from last time, than the actual baby! Leggings are fab - I'm still wearing my non-maternity size 12s (my usual size) and just rolling them down under the bump! Not liking how much my thighs and bum are growing this time though - I bought a really nice denim maternity skirt a few weeks ago and thought that it would be great to wear in the winter with some ugg boots - but it now doesn't look like it is is gonna last much longer due to my rapidly increasing rear end!!!! Eek

:wave: Shinona - glad you are doing well hun - loving the essay

Good to hear you are feeling a little better Katie x

 

[squeshie]

Hello have spent ages at the hospital as had to wait to see the specialist, baby has a slight curve in one part of the spine (so we're being monitored). Other than that everything was great, we found out we're having a boy

 

[Lucy Lu]

Congrats Curly! - a little boy! xx

Did they say what the curve might be down to? Hope you are not feeling too concerned, and they are taking good care of you and bubs.

P.S. Page 200 ladies!!! - wow we are a proper little chat happy group! x

 

[squeshie]

Curly - hehe

They have ruled our Spina Bifida as everything else looked normal so that was a huge weight lifted - it is isolated scoliosis - which means we will be scanned and monitored further but the position of the baby meant it was difficult to see in depth. We were reassured by the Consultant who was very thorough and we are being well looked after. It is a quite common problem that is normally picked up later in life or after birth so at least we are prepared etc

We are very excited and it suddenly seems more real, if you know what I mean

Danielle

 

[katiekittykat]

Congrats on the boy squeshie

I'm sure everything will be fine with the baby xxxx

 

[Jennjenn]

Awesome news Danielle! Have you picked out a name?

Katie - what about you??? Have you picked out names yet?