[DW2202]

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I've not been posting in here for a while. I'm full time at work now and if DD is around and I try to use a computer she wants to see the screen and bash the keyboard! Strange words come out.

Having a slow (unmotivated) day at work today though, so here we go.

Rumply - I hear what you say about feeling all of your 31 weeks, this baby seems to be trying to rearrange my ribs all the time, which I don't remember with DD. Struggling with getting up off the floor too, which can be a nightmare because DD runs away mid change and I have to catch her. Now that I'm working full time though we do Gymbaroo and swimming on a weekend, which means that DH is around to help. Gymbaroo in particular was getting really hard because I had to get down and up so many times, swimming is just a pain because my tummy bursts out of my swimmers now!

We're actually closer together than we look, going on my 12 week scan the Birth Centre have my due date as 25th July, we could be there together. You're in the CATCH program are you? I was accepted onto that but got offered a place at the Birth Centre the next day, I have the same midwife as last time so it's all pretty familiar and I'm hoping to repeat my first birthing experience.

Yes - 2202 is my birthday, but I'm a bit older - a 73 vintage. I originally joined the August DIG, because I thought originally that I was early August. Turned out to be earlier. I never went into the July DIG - I found the new format too time consuming to read and I'm not on Facebook.

We have a City Select - which we chose for the 2nd seat option, we don't use it a great deal at the moment because I'm working full time, but I guess we will when the new baby arrives. I think that DD is probably a bit young for the skate and I can fasten her into the toddler seat on the CS so won't have to chase her. Not sure how much use I'll get out of it though. I plan to leave DD in child care just a couple of days a week, she seems to like it and I think it will be nice to have some time with just the baby. So I'm thinking 2 days a week at the moment...... that may change though!

Michie - Potty training, I can't wait! Sounds like you are making progress though. I keep telling DD that if she hates having her nappy changed so much she should learn to use the toilet. She's not listening, and I know that at 16 months she's too young. Although my MIL tells me that her daughter was in undies by 15 months 'she still had accidents though'. I don't think that she was toilet trained, just did her business in her pants.... not what I have planned.

It's good that you're taking a relaxed approach though, because it's not going to get any easier as you get bigger, so starting now might mean that she gets the idea without you having to chase her around too much when its getting harder and when you have the little one to deal with.

I need to sort out DD's bed too, I'm not sure that 18 mths isn't a bit young to take her out of the cot, but I don't really want to evict her for the new baby. I'm thinking that we'll put the single bed up in her room and give her a chance to get used to it, then transition her gradually. She's still a bit unsettled from the move at the moment (we just moved into our new house) so I don't want to make too many changes all at once. Your DD's room sounds great, where are you getting wall decals from? I've been thinking that we should get some wall decorations for both the kids rooms, but I don't really know where to look, or when I'm going to get time. I should just take a day off whilst DD is in childcare. I feel a bit guilty taking a day off and packing her off to someone else though!

How much do you want for your glider chair? and what did you really want? I wanted a rocker for when DD was born, but apparantly we didn't have room (probably true). I've also wanted a punch bag for over 10 years and we have never had room for that either! Now we've got a bigger house and I'm pretty adamant I want my rocker.

Suzie - Glad to hear that the birth went well, and the sleeping is getting better. I guess that's one thing I'm a little afraid of, I don't know how I'm going to deal with my little Klingon on no sleep! That and what to do with her during labour. She's way too young to be at the Birth Centre with me and if the way she's been recently is anything to go by I won't be able to cope with her at home, I can't imagine trying to keep her calm whilst dealing with contractions etc. I don't want my in-laws camping out at our house for any period of time beforehand and they live a couple of hours away and I'm worried that if I have false starts I'll be bothering my SIL unnecessarily. My biggest worry is that I'll go into labour whilst I'm at home alone with DD! I can't help thinking that there is a lot to be said for the elective C-section or induction, at least you can plan!

Do you have any photo's of your gorgeous girl?

Genie - Not long now - that bump picture is absolutely gorgeous and your two girls are so cute. You can keep that picture to show them how much they loved their little brother when he was really tiny! When they're teenagers and don't want anything to do with him or you! Great news that he's head down, hopefully he stays that way.

FlyingKiwi - How did you/are you managing on your own. I bet you've got it down to a fine art by now

3Cubs - How are you going with everything? The house sale and the baby and everything? We should arrange to catch up.

Actually there are a few of us in Canberra, aren't there, Michie, Rumply, Cubs, me, we should have a big belly meeting some time soon. Sorry if you're in Canberra and I missed you out! We could go to KOKO Black or that Chocolate shop in Belconnen (Max Brenner?) I think that Cubs and Rumply are North side and Michie and I are South, so the city might be appropriate.

AFM - 31 weeks - Due date is 25th July. Don't know what colour this one is going to be, it was shy/coy at the morph scan. Legs crossed on first sweep then had the cord between its legs. I'm guessing girl, but a couple of people have guessed, from the 12 week scan that it's a boy. I think it will be a true surprise.

We've finally moved into our new house, so we have more room, and spend less time in the car. There is still work that needs doing on the house, but it's livable. The most frustrating thing at the moment is that they put the socket for the washing machine on the wrong side of the wall, so it's in the garage instead of the laundry!

Well, best go and look like I'm doing some work (actually it's lunch time!).

Donna

[Genie]

Hi ladies,

I seem to be struggling to get on here at all of late, so I'm guessing once baby comes I will have to give it up all together! I am on Facebook though, so if anyone does want to keep in touch feel free to PM me for my details

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments on my bump photos - it was so much fun! The girls thought it was their birthday and Christmas come at once as they had their own private facepainter (a friend I've known since primary school), her partner made them balloon animals and my friend brought them presents as we haven't caught up in ages so she figured she'd missed a couple of birthdays. Needless to say they've been asking me when she'll be coming again

Elle, Quinston, P!nk, Ali, FlyingKiwi, RedinOz, Susie - How are you all going with your new (and not so new) little ones. I'm sure by now things are settling into a bit more of a routine, but it is certainly never easy! While I understand none of you probably have much time to post at the moment, if you're still ing out there then at least know I'm still thinking of you and hope all is going well

Michie - Toilet training... fun, fun, fun! DD2 was literally at the point of having whole dry days and now she has regressed to the point of telling us she needs to go after she has already gone in her nappy. I guess she just changed her mind about being ready I never bought a twin pram as DD1 never used a pram, so I must admit we just aren't in the habit of using one. I find the baby carrier (hug-a-bub style that I made myself) an absolute God-send and the fact that you can now get trolleys with two seats is a miracle for doing the shopping! I wish I had bought a glider with DD1, but they seemed like a ridiculously expensive, non-essential item at the time - oh how naive I was! With DD2 I didn't buy one as I thought she was our last and now that I'm on number three it's just not in the budget If I could go back to 2007/2008 I would definitely be telling myself not to bother with the $500 pram (that is still in new condition) and to spend the money on a glider instead! Hope the move to the new bed goes well, and good luck with everything once DH is in Darwin.

Rumply - I now what you mean about feeling this pregnancy, I'm sure I wasn't this bad with the girls! Even my 2 year old offers to help me off the floor now and I need help to put my shoes on or pick things up off the ground Plus I have that really sexy pregnancy grunt happening every time I change position! In short, I think a beached whale has more manouverability

Donna - Wonderful to hear you're in your new house, it must be wonderful to have the extra space! I share your concerns about babysitters during labour as we don't really have much family near by and no one that can come and stay for a while. The girls keep asking me who's going to look after them, but the best I can tell them is it all depends on when I go into labour and how long it lasts! It would be nice to be able to plan things a little more accurately though!

AFM, huge, uncomfortable and really hoping this baby decides to make his appearance a little early. I saw the OBGYN on Wednesday and everything looks good (baby has stayed head down which is a huge relief as neither of the girls did), so now it's just a matter of waiting to see when he decides to make his appearance...
We've got most of the physical side of the home renos done, which is just as well as I'm not up to it any more, but I still have a lot of sorting / unpacking etc to do before the house is back in order. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel though, which is a welcome relief!

Anyway, I need to get off the computer as I can't sit in one position for very long. I hope everyone is doing well and even if I'm not posting much I still pop in to see how you're all going. I'll try and let you know once I have some news - cross your fingers it's sooner rather than later!

[Rumply]

Donna - I actually ended up in the birth centre too!! The whole CATch thing was stupid... I got a call to say I had been accepted by some lady named Roya (or something), booked my appt, cancelled all my clinic appts and went on my merry way. Then the BC rang and offered me a spot, i told them I am was with catch and she said she would speak to them... then when I get to my appt they said they had me still on their waiting list and there was no appointments. So thankfully I got into the BC or I would have lost all my appointments etc.

I decided just now that I think I will finish work at 36 weeks, rather than 38 (not that I made it that far last time). I just can't be bothered anymore. Just have to check with day care that it looks like we have a spot for next year and then will sort work/leave out.

I would love to do a catch up.... Koko Black is a great idea and a bit more ideal locations wise for everyone. Hopefully the others come in and see these posts and agree. Do you guys want to make a tentative date now?? How about Sunday24th June at 3? (thinking it might be quieter time of day then.... maybe). If I see no replies over the next week I will PM everyone... though I am not sure my message thing actually works. Will see!!

Also, an alternative to buying a glider chair... you could hire one maybe??? Hire for Baby

This post has been edited by Rumply: 25/05/2012, 03:56 PM

[SusieBlue]

Hi ladies! I am so tired from the effort of uploading all these pictures that I will have to come back and chat some more tomorrow! I'm sorry its taken me so long to get here (she's a month old today!) but I have been thinking of you all and checking in regularly while breastfeeding

[Rumply]

YAY, thanks SusieBlue, they are great photos... can't believe it has been a month already!!

How is your DS going with a new baby? He looks very pleased.

[DW2202]

Hi Susie, those pictures are great. She's such a gorgeous little thing.

Rumply - I have put the date in my calendar. I'll tell DH soon that he's looking after DD for the afternoon, or at least part of it!

Hi to everyone else, I hope you're all going OK and getting chance to rest.

Donna

[Genie]

Lovely photos Susie - both your children are just adorable!

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