Helloooooo! Where is everyone?

[natalie80]

oh odn i am so sorry to here about your grandad!
As i was reading it, it made me fill up cuz 14 years ago my grandad had the same cancer and he just wanted to live for as long as he could with out being treated and he just fell asleep peacefully.
when i was told that he had finally gone, i just knew he was no longer in pain anymore and he was with his son john who died tragically at 17 of electricution at work.

I was only saying the other day that if we had a boy we would call him jack and have is middle name as albert which was my grandads name.
I miss my grandad so much at times and now reading your story it brings it all back!

i am very sorry for your loss, hes somewhere now pain free and at peace and looking down on you every day just dont forget that.
heres a big from me xxxx

[Cheryle]

ODN- I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandad I'm glad he was able to die peacefully despite having cancer. As hard as it is saying "good-bye" to a loved one, it does make a bit easier when you know that he died the way he wanted to and had his chance to say his "good-byes". I was so sad when my Grandma died, but she had been bedridden and in pain for so many years, I knew it was a relief for her for her body to finally release her soul. And our grandparents know that a part of them is always kept alive in our memories and in our children...

[ziggyfairy]

ODN - I'm so sad to hear about your grandad passing away, I was really moved when I scanned through recent posts to see if I could catch up - and it sounds as if he went exactly how he wanted, peacefully and with his family round him. I know you'll miss him though - it's so painful, even when you know it's coming.

Nat - I'm delighted for you, congratulations!

Cheryle - he is just a wee dote!

Amberdite - and everyone - I've missed you all and although I haven't been _ I've wondered how you all are - really!

I'm on a higher dose of clomid now - 100mg - and no sign. But hey, lets see what this cycle brings.

I will try to get _ more often - I've missed so much . . .

[natalie80]

hiya!!!!

Hello ziggy we had all wondered where you had gone?
Please dont give up! i was only trying for a few months and i was getting frustrated so i started decorating and it took my mind off it!
DO YOU NEED TO PAINT ANYTHING?

ODN - How are you doing? i know this is a sad time and you prob havent even thought to come on here, but just know that we are all here for you if you ever need a good cry anything really..
Big from me!!

Nite girls xx

[Cheryle]

Ziggy! You're alive!!!
You've got the right attitude... every cycle is a new chance! I admire your "not giving up" attitude. I think we'll all be throwing a party when you announce your BFP!!!

[OffDutyNurse]

Uhhhh huhhhh!!! Me too!!! Really good to hear from you, Zig, and just keep popping in to let us know you're alreet! 100mgs of Clomid is THE bad boy for conceiving that much wanted baby! I think we all want your baby as much as you do!!! Cheering you on, girl!

Well girls, thank you for all your kinds words....it's been such a crap week. Have spent so much time with my family trying to console my poor Dad and Nan, and things are finally getting sorted, and we are holding the funeral next Friday. (They like to drag it out to 2 weeks around these parts) and as if it's not stressful enough, everything takes so much time to organise, and meet with the registrar, the vicar, collect the death certificate, and meet with the funeral home, sort out the music, and the flowers, and try to arrange some sort of wake afterwards, and on top of that, my Nan has never paid a bill in her life, and is really struggling with day-to-day things like that, and the banks, and informing everybody! There is so much to do, how do you have time to grieve?

Feeling OK now, and held it together until Tuesday, when I just lost it, and cried and cried and cried. Didn't think I would ever stop. Had to phone Mr ODN at work who had a complete panic attack, and just kept saying "What's wrong?" but I was crying to much to speak, until I blurted out "I miss Grandad!". Phew...needed that!

Otherwise things are OK....baby is kicking the bejesus out of me, and often wake up about 5am being kicked in the stomach which lasts for about an hour! Sign of things to come, I suppose! Better get used to it! Cannot believe it is going so quick now, and am 25 weeks this weekend. Had scan on Monday that showed we had a 0.73% risk of prem birth, and pre-eclampsia...good to hear! I am on the Bounty forums, and one of the girls has already given birth at 26 weeks to a 2lb 6oz baby who is doing well. Scared me a touch! Also made me think that we really need to start buying things, and getting the nursery ready if we want to be organised.

How are you all feeling? Anymore scans/pics/news coming up?

[natalie80]

hello everyone!!

well im 9 weeks tomorrow, its going so quick, got appointment with midwife next tuesday so im hoping she is going to book me in for my 12 week scan!

Think im getting away with not having morning sickness, i just feel sick at different parts of the day.
My are getting bigger which my husband loves, but also hates cuz they are tender at times and i wont let him touch!
And boy am i tierd, all i want to do lately is sleep!

Im craving fry ups at the mo, but im being good ive only had one this week. ive gone off coffee which i do miss in the mornings and not liking chocolate at the mo, but thats not a bad thing!
And i so want a nice cold pint of larger

odn - i hope things go ok friday, your in my thoughts girl xxxx

[OffDutyNurse]

Whoa...where are the weeks going? Thought I only wrote a few days ago...

Had Grandad's funderal last weekend...it was fit for a king, and such a beautiful day. He probably would have said what are you making all this bloody fuss for? And it is so nice to see that in this day and age, people still have the decency to take of their hats, or bow their heads, and even saw ladies crossing themselves when Grandad was going past in the funeral procession. It is so respectful! The sunshine was blazing, and it was so hot, and the crem is so nice and peaceful...there were somany flowers. We just sat in the garden after with the family, and ate, drank (my "special" non-alcoholic wine ) and just laughed and cried at the good times! Dad and my Nan have been a lot better since.

SO how is everyone feeling? Nat, I felt really tired too....but then it completely lifted at about 14 weeks. Have only slept through the night once or twice since I have been pregnant, for getting up to go to the loo. But small price to pay - better get used to it. Baby is now starting to come down onto bladder again now, and feel like I have to go every 5 minutes!

My boobs were really sore initially, and rock hard and I went up a cup size in bras (usually have fried-egg boobs..woo hoo). Now they have softened slightly and do not seem as full, although they are still sore. Am worried that my milk won't come in. Have you got your scan date yet, and have you seen your midwife yet? Oooopppps....have just read back, and is it today? Hope it all goes OK...10 weeks now, huh? Wow...nearly out of that worrying first trimester!

How are all of you other girls? Sending you all giant just becuse I feel really quietly happy, and reflective today! Much love xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[natalie80]

hello!!

Hi odn - glad your grandads funeral went ok

well went to see the midwife today and she said everything seems to be fine, my scan is 5th june i will be 13 weeks then! i will have my blood tests on the same day so its all done together then!

Im still not sleeping well, but i guess ive got to get used to that
And i keep peing, does your head in, in the middle of the night when you just get comfy and then you have to get up again...
Working lates is doing me in at the mo and normally i love the sun but it just dont agree with me at the mo, hope it pasts cuz i like to relax in the garden in the sun

My hubby and me have been invited to a ball in october i will be 31 weeks then, christ knows if im going to get a dress to fit me by then
i guess we will just have to wait and see!

Is it right what ive heard that at 20 weeks they sometimes dont tell you the sex of baby? i wanted to find out

Glad your ok hun and feeling ok xx

Hope all you girls out there are ok its gone quiet on here again x

[emmad]

hi all!

its been agea since i've been on. hectic as always!

ODN- i'm sorry about your grandad. i'm glad the funeral went well. glad your pregnancy is going well.

Nat- bit of a pain with the whole peeing thing! mine seemed to ease for a week, then was at it all the time! just enjoy every minute.

well, i saw midwife 2 weeks ago and heard the heartbeat, which was amazing! i'm 17 weeks thursday. can't believe how quick its going. my clothes are feeling nice and snug now! got a bit of a bump, though i just feel fat! my 20 week scan is also on 5th june, can't wait. hubby keeps touching my stomach with a big grin on his face. bless!

hope you are all ok. lots of love

[TRSGIRL]

Hi just thought I'd introduce myself, Im just over 6 weeks in. Feeling very anxious atm and also tired/sick as a dog! Why do they call it morning sickness when it is really morning afternoon and night! lol xxx

[countrydiva]

Hi ya i found it Nat and emmad!! just to introduce me self to everyone else!! I came off the pill on sat, I am hoping to get pregnant in the next few months I know it will take a while! Just wondering how many weeks/months do u need to be at a job before you get maternity pay? As I am starting my new job the on the 2nd of June! At the moment my bf and I are not actively trying to get pregnant however I feel we will do when I am back from Uni and my cycle is relatively back to normal! Yet again I am feeling sick after I have eaten and feeling a bit moody!

[MeOhMy]

Ziggy so glad to see you thank you for the update and like cheryl said the right step is to remain positive and think new cycle new beginnings which you are doing *hugs*

ODN I am sorry to hear about your grandad hon but remember he is in a beautiful place now what over you and your bump *smiles*

Welcome to the new girls that just introduced themselves nice to meet you

Cheryl and Ambers *hugs n stuff coz I wanna*

My update is we had our scan yesterday and we are 21 weeks now and 95% percent having a lil brother for pebbles

To everyone I have missed hope you are keeping well and safe and may you all have a lovely wednesday xxx

[TRSGIRL]

went to the doctors this morning got to see the midwife next friday. Dont feel sick at all today but very tired, exhausted! Is this normal? he said that i am 7 weeks xx

[natalie80]

hi TRSGIRL!

when i got to sick weeks well going into seven i just started to feel sick but the tierdness does get worse, im 10 weeks now and i cant keep my eyes open its like you have no control over it!!