Helloooooo! Where is everyone?

[MeOhMy]

hi girls just a quick question?
how do you get pics on here cuz i havent got a clue!!

hope everyone is ok xx

hey hon just host it on photobucket or a image host you use and paste the url addy in your post

[natalie80]

hi girls!!

jaanubee - thats great news 5 weeks ah? that seems ages ago to me now, i just found around then!! good luck with the scan its amazing!!

emmad _ glad your scan went well hun!! how far gone are you now?

trsgirl -goodluck with your scan on the 18th!!
hope everyone is ok? me oh my thanks for that!!

ive got a pic of my scan baby raybould is 12 weeks and 4 days:

http://photobucket.com/natalie1980

[MeOhMy]

aww look at your lil bubba xx and you are welcome

[emmad]

hi all

congrats jaanubee- thats great news! as nat says, it does seem like an age ago i was 5 weeks. though believe me when i say that time will fly!

can't believe i'm 21 weeks now. still waiting for the kicks. got to move house in 3 weeks, which will be manic but it needs to be done!

glad everyone is ok.xxx

[OffDutyNurse]

Hi girls!!! Just checking in for updates!!! Wow...congrats Jaanubee!!! Really pleased for you....we've had a good few months on here, eh? Chucking loads of babydust over all those ttc...

Well....nearly 32 weeks now, and baby is moving more than ever. Constantly feeling thuds, kicks, punches...and if I lie on my side, it is like there is a party going on in there...can just see whole of stomach jerking around, and moving like I have been invaded by aliens. I could watch it for hours!!! Is it possible for baby to move too much?

Started ante-natal classes on weds...Mr ODN said "There was so much information!" and I think he was a bit overwhelmed, his little face was all wide eyed, and he was listening intently, like he didn't want to miss anything, or get anything wrong...it made me smile! We did enjoy the classes, and Mr ODN is soooo sweet! He's going to make such a great father I love him so much!!!

Right, enough of that! Otherwise feeling tired, but great!! Just want a cuddle now! My sis-in-law is due to give birth within the next couple of weeks at the latest, and I still think I've got plenty of time to do everything until she gives birth, and then I'll panic! Me next! Decorating the nursery this weekend....it's all going on! Hope you are all OK, and look forward to hearing some updates!!! xxxxxx

[countrydiva]

HI all,hows everyone doing? Think going baby crazy since trying to conceive all I think about and see are babies!! Well will know if am pregnant this month after next Friday!! However there is a constant worry that I might not be able to get pregnant as I had chemo when I was a child and the hospital don't know if it will affect me!! Any one had this experience?? Well I am staying positive and looking for the signs!! Had horrible mood swings, tender nipples and I think i am be lossing the plot (But that may be because of loads of stuff on my mind!!) but they might just because of coming off the pill! I think I need to tell someone that we are trying for a baby only my boyfirend's sister knows at the moment!!

[natalie80]

hi everyone!!

well im nearly 16 weeks now, i dont know where the times going?
starting to show now, everyone keeps telling me its going to be a boy!!
guess il just have to wait till 1st august now to find out!

went to see midwife today and everythings ok, i asked her if i could listen to the babies heart beat and i did and it was an amazing thing to hear!!

just looking forward to feeling the baby move for the first time now, i thought i felt it sunday like a fluttering sensation but it could have been wind

i have hayfever really bad and theres nothing i can take for it which is doing my head in and my sickness is driving me mad too, the last few days its come on a night time and its horrible i just hope it passes soon

odn your nearly 32 weeks i cant believe it! not long to go now hope your ok?

speak soon hope everyone is ok xx

[OffDutyNurse]

Countrydiva....are you having regular periods? If you are, the chances are you are ovulating, and that means you can fall pregnant, and it is just a matter of time!!! Wishing you all the luck and babydust in the world!

Nat, it is getting exciting now!!! Once your little bump starts to come....have you felt any movements yet? You may feel a fluttering feeling, like wind? But by 20 weeks, I was feeling little weak kicks, although Mr ODN didn't feel any proper kicks 'til about 24 weeks. He could feel little rummaging movement before then!

Are you going to find out the sex? We didn't and I just look at my little wriggling belly, and think "What are you? My little son, or my little daughter?" It is really amazing to think what an amazing surprise this is going to be, and know already that either way, they are SOOOOO much loved!!!

Coming up to 34 weeks now, and getting a bit uncomfortable! Not sleeping very well, and getting to that have to lump my belly over to one side after I have turned myself there, so it catches up with the rest of me!!! Up all night peeing, and feeling hot and bothered with the hot weather. Feet and hands feel tight, and have terrible indigestion, and backache, but otherwise feeling great and still really enjoying being pregnant!!! Just want a cuddle now, and I already know I'lll miss being pregnant! Antenatal classes are great, loads of info that will never remember! Going to have a look around maternity ward, and delivery suite tonight! Buying nursery furniture this weekend, and the room is painted a lemon colour! Exciting now, but still seems like a lifetime away!!! 8 weeks max, and bubs will be here!

My s-i-l still has not produced...they think that bubs is looking like a 9lb 11ozs baby, and she is hoping that he will come VERY soon!!!

Hope all you lovely ladies are bloooming and feeling great!!! Would be good to hear some updates! Ziggy, still thinking of you hon, and have everything crossed that you will have good news of your own very soon! Lots of love xxxx

[natalie80]

hi everyone!!

odn your nearly 34 weeks thats amazing!!
my belly is feeling funny at the mo, sometimes out the blue il have abit of pressure at the front or my sides but it does feel like the baby is moving and feels great!!
Are you still working hun?
id love to work right upto giving birth, but i hurt my back when i was 18 and i know thats not going to happen! im coming upto 17 weeks now and already its playing up, just got to take one day at a time!!!

I do want to find out the sex i cant wait to find out if im carrying a boy or girl?? i keep avoiding baby shops at the mo cuz i keep seing things i like for boys and girls.. im decorating our nursery in cream and that, my mums going to help me when i go on my m,leave so that will be nice!!

My nickname at work is fatty now, im only 16 weeks but already im showing alot, everyone keeps saying are you sure your not carrying twins?

glad your ok odn and to all you other girls out there lots of baby dust for you all xx

[Amberdite]

Hi gals,

It was great to see some updates...ODN I can't believe you are already 34 weeks! I remember that feeling of turning over in bed and having to bring your stomach over separately Do you have a feeling about the sex? I did with Alexander, kinda thought he was a boy, maybe it was because I was all out in front and everyone kept saying 'it's a boy'. Nat - 17 weeks wow, will you let us know the sex? Do you have any names lined up? Kind you tell I am excited hehehehe

Well, all about me now...just got back from a holiday in Spain...very tiring. We rented a villa, but it wasn't toddler friendly and he ran riot! We didn't get anytime to rest and chased him around the villa. He loved loved loved the water whether it was the sea or the pool...there was some magic moments The flight home was a nightmare...3 hour delay and an overtired toddler, doesn't make good flight entertainment for the other passengers...won't be doing any holidays in the near future !!!! He is talking non-stop, his fav word at the moment is 'again' when mum does something funny...only he wants me to do it 20 times over And (bias mummy moment) he is getting very handsome, will try to do some photo's in the near future.

Hope you are all well, any updates from Cherye? Ziggy, I am still thinking about you and hoping one day out of the blue you will pop on here and say those magic words.

Soon ladies xxxx

[natalie80]

hi amberdite!!

yes when i find out what im having i will let you all know!!
got a few names i like for boys:- ben, finley, hayden, jack and for girls:- libby jane which is my fav at the mo, miya, ella, morgan theres loads more to but i think one the baby is born il know what to call him or her!!

I could do with a holiday at the mo but we are trying to get all the diy stuff and decorating out the way b4 baba comes along, we might go to blackpool for the weekend in august dont know yet!!

Well of do the house work on my day off how fun!!

speak soon xxxxx

[OffDutyNurse]

Hee hee!!!! I'm finally an auntie!!! My sis-in-law gave birth this morning, at 41+5 weeks, and a failed induction (bubs was far too cosy in there) by c-section, to a little boy called Fraser Thomas who weighed in at a whopping 9 and a half pounds. I'm so excited...just want ours here now!!!

Ambers...you are not being biased when you say your boy is getting very handsome...I've seen pics...he is going to break so many hearts when he is older...it's those eyes....Beautiful boy!!!

Nat, they'll just be muscles stretching to accomodate bubs, and your uterus should be growing up near your belly button now!!! I think Hayden is a particularly nice name, as you know we have picked Hayden james for a boy, and Caitlyn Mae for a girl!

I left one job 2 weeks ago, as I work horrendous shifts on my feet all day in a crazy emergency surgical ward, where you sometimes don't get a break, and certainly don't get to sit down, and I am leaving my other job, a more sedate, calmer (most of the time) atmosphere in a GP surgery next Friday, when I will be 36 weeks. I suffer with sciatica from years of nursing, so my back really gives me problems too. I have found that a V shaped pillow behind my back really helps my posture, especially now, and I have a gym ball my midwife lent me, that I am bouncing on a lot, that helps you sit up straight, and is really good when I have back ache.

I did want a bit of time to myself, to nest, and catch up with friends before bubs is born. And I'm glad....don't sleep very well as up peeing all night, so am glad of any rest I can get!

Hope is all good, and speak soon xxxx

[TRSGIRL]

ODN you must be so excited especially with your nephew's arrival. I just got back from Greece on the flight out and return there was a 5 month old and he was so well behaved we didnt hear a peep from him for the whole flight. Tim was like that could be us this time next year! I was like we'll see! I do admire his parents for braving a 3 1/2 hour flight with such a young baby.

Natalie I know what you mean about the weird stretchy feelings, I have a bit of a bump-its weird if I bend to the side it like moves lol. Looking forward to getting bigger as atm my clothes are quite uncomfortable but I am not yet big enough for maternity clothes. I bought some adjustable trousers from Topshop but they are absolutely huge!

My Nan keeps buying stuff for the baby and has knitted two cardigans already. She bought this really cute towel with a hood with a teddys face and ears on it and a blanket for the cot. I couldnt resist buying one of those baby sleeping bags the other day.. it was just too cute! We've decided on the names Lilly and Lukas, I have a feeling is a boy I think we will find out at the 20 week scan if possible as I dont want to buy all yellow and cream!

Hope everyoen is keeping well x x

[countrydiva]

hi all, ODN I sort of having regularly periods 28days then 25days!! But have been feeling weird since Wednesday- Sort of period pains but period isn't due till around the 21st!! lower back is killing!! Might be all in my head but can't wait to be pregnant!! BF can't wait too getting all excited, don't want to hope to much cos don't want to be too disappointed if I am not this month!

[natalie80]

hi everyone!!

Hows everyone doing?
im just getting over 4 days of none stop headaches and now i feel really drained it was horrible.
well im 18 weeks now and i still havent felt the babys first movements, all i do feel is like the baby is stretching every now and then and its like i have abit of pressure under my belly button like when your about to come on.

when did you girls feel the first movement of your baby?
And what did it feel like?

Sleeping is starting to be a nightmare for me now i can never get comfy and then when i do, i need the loo again!!!

Got my 20 weeks scan 3 weeks friday so looking forward to that, just hope everythings ok, ive started to worry alot about everything! is this normal??

I have to feel sorry for my hubby at the mo, cuz one minuite im up and ok the next im feeling very low and cry over nothing and he dosent know what to do, but then i think HEY!! im the one going through this, im the one having to deal with throwing up out the blue, mood swings cramps need i go on!
ive told him il be ok when ive had the baby ha ha!!

Anyway hope your all ok and feeling good speak to you soon xx