Hi all

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Ali

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Belly Button Lint

And congrats on 50 girls

hmmm.... one of Kaylz' stinky mini nuggets??

50!! We are too chatty.

Jo.

Hey 50! We rock!

Car - Haven't been hit with one of J's wee's yet but he has hit the wall next to the change table! He's a cheeky bugger, he waits til he feels fresh air and then lets rip. I have to be super quick to get the new nappy on or I end up having wee everywhere! He does this all the while with a smile on his face. He thinks it's hilarious.

Gotta go again, have to get the washing up done (well, stack the dishwasher) otherwise it will sit there til morning....yuck! Talk to you all tomorrow!

H xox

Love the dream Dani

Hey Imy - it's you that has PCOS isn't it?

I come across another thread that reminded me of something. I have a fibrecystic breast - my left one - and when I was doing a bit of research, I found that it could be linked with PCOS. Just thought I'd mention it to you, so the next time you go to your Dr's, get them to examine your breasts or better still, get an U/S done. Only saying this as when I found my lump I absolutely shat myself. But I know where the lumps are now.

Thanks Dani, I'm pretty sure that's what the lumps in my breast are as my Mum has FCB too. She used to get them cut out but stopped as she was worried she would have nothing left. I just find them a little painful sometimes but didn't know it was also linked to PCOS

Evening ladies. I'm hot and cranky but I'm loving reading your stories.

Dani, what a dream. That would definitely be a freaky one. It does feel like we're all in each other's houses though sometimes. Wonderful news on Nikki too. She sounds like she doesn't hate you for the second surgery.

50 posts is a great achievement ladies.

Sorry I've been a bit absent. I found out on Saturday that my cousin who was pg is no longer. I don't know full details but something to do with the baby being too sick to be born. I must admit I immediately thought of Astrid here and wondered how she was doing. hugs if you're reading girl.

I'm really sad for my cousin as this will make 3 babies gone before their time in less than 10 months. Life can be so cruel sometimes.

Oh and ladies, thanks for the PCOS details. I found out a lot of my girls in the family have that for their history including my mum which is the reason I ended up being an only child. It's good to hear the things I don't have to absolutely panic about.

Love to all. Catch you again soon.

Hey girls,

Sorry but this is going to be a 'me' post....


I am so angry right now. J had his vaccinations yesterday and while he was a little unsettled during the day, he was extremely unsettled last night. The poor baby just wanted to sleep but was so uncomfortable it made it impossible. He made it through to about 1:45am and then that was it, he was awake every hour or so which meant he needed some help getting resettled. I fed him at 1:45 and usually if he wakes before he's due his next feed, DH gets up and resettles him so that I can get some rest, but last night DH got up and I thought was going in to help J get back to sleep but when J kept crying I got up to see what was going on and find DH standing in the garage (joined to the house) smoking! I ended up going in and helping J back to sleep and when I came back out of his room, all I could smell was cigarette smoke. I had a go at him for smoking in the garage so when J woke an hour later, DH just rolled over and went back to sleep, leaving me to resettle him again. When I had been gone for awhile, I kind of expected DH to come and see if everything was all right but no, he was snoring his head off. This happened the rest of the night. So now, I've been up since 1:45am (couldn't get back to sleep after J had woken up) and I've got a stinking headache that started yesterday. I can't believe that DH could put his needs in front of his son's! I do understand what smoking cravings are like (I'm an ex-smoker) but I'm sure I could put my craving aside if J needed me as much as he did last night. Oooooh I'm so angry . The worst thing is, DH is acting like he's done nothing wrong and that I'm just being irrational. He said he's really tired from building the deck (which I've been helping him with when J is down for naps) and that he really needed some sleep! Poor baby, wouldn't want him to be tired now, would we. What an a-hole.

Thanks for listening girls. BBL when I've calmed down.

H xox

Oh Hayley, I totally get where you are coming from!! You poor thing. I order you, no helping with the deck for 3 days, you need to get over this tiredness first. Could DH not have gone outside for a smoke?

Gave me a good chuckle. I get frustrtaed lkiek this at my DP too......

Hope you have calmed down a bit.... maybe you and J could go for a nice relaxing wlak together?

Jo.

Hayley, I'm with Jo on this one. No helping him till your headache is gone and you're getting a little more understanding from the DH.

My DH used to infuriate me with his drinking. I don't drink so it's expected that I would drive us home from gatherings etc. Every now and then though it's nice not to have to. Especially when we had long drives and it was late when we left. Well BIL said to DH on the weekend DH isn't going to be able to drink anymore because he's going to have to drive now but DH couldn't see how that would be the case. Sometimes males just don't think.

I hope your little man is better today for you.

Hayley ~ I hear ya girl. I like Jo's suggestion, go for a nice LONG walk... except leave J at home with DH

I think you will find with any man ~ no matter HOW much sleep they get of a night time, they still need to have a whinge
Sometimes it's like having two kids (3 including buddy) in the house

HI....just snooping

AND...I hope all your dh-dp's start behaving!

ahhhhhhhhrgh...when will this rain stop???

Any of you girls watching 'Underbelly'...?

H :bighugs: I would be leaving DH with the baby and going for a walk or to the shops/hairdresser somewhere by yourself too....hope you are ok

harp miss you xxx oh yeah - us melbournians can't get underbelly as it was taken to a supreme court and has been banned as it will influence the jury's of a potential upcoming gangland member case....the tv station is spewing..they are losing millions as people are downloading it somewhere off the net and burning it. I hear its great too

What is underbelly?

Morag how was today

Manda ~ will email you now

Mel ~ I've missed you

Morning girls,

Thanks for the advice girls. DH still hasn't apologised so will be going for a very long walk this afternoon. He can deal with J when he's tired and cranky . I had mother's group yesterday and they were doing baby massage so wanted J with me, but DH still didn't lift a finger to help me once I got home, so he'll cop it this arvo when I'm out for a walk. Don't know what's gotten into him, he's normally really helpful, may have to beat it out of him !

Car - Does that mean I've actually got 4 kids seeing as I have J, DH, George and Penni? No wonder I'm tired!

Mel - I heard about the ban, do you reckon you guys will eventually get it once the case is over?

Manda - Haven't been watching it much as I'm a "House" fan and it's on at the same time. DH has been watching in the other room though and he loves it.

Peggles - Know what you mean about the drinking too. DH took me being pregnant so, therefore, being the driver for granted a couple of times. They don't realise that just cos we're not able to drink doesn't mean that we're not suffering from fatigue. They forget how easily a pregnant woman gets tired. Hope your DH sees the light soon!

Thissy - Any news?

Jo - Thanks, I've been avoiding the backyard ever since. He can do the deck himself for the next few days. You'd think he'd have the smarts to go outside for a smoke, wouldn't you? I really don't know what he was thinking when he did that. Especially since I'm really strict when it comes to cigarettes and smoke around J (I make DH take a shower and change his clothes before he comes anywhere near J after having a smoke).

Well girls, I'm going to go put my feet up. Still can't shake this headache. Is not as bad as yesterday but is still there. So will have a rest today and see if that helps. to everyone!

H xox

Hi everyone!

My 12 week NT ultrasound went really well yesterday, which was a huge relief. The very first thing the u/s technician said was that our baby had a nasal bone, and apparently babies with down syndrome don't have a nasal bone. The neck fold measurement was 1.3cm and she checked it a dozen times.

The baby's arms and legs and internal organs all normal and they were quite active moving about. Healthy heartbeat of 141bmp. I did ask if she could tell the gender yet, only because I knew DH was desperate to ask, but she said it was still too early - probably at the 18/20wk ultrasound.

Here are some pictures of Baby Thistle: Profile 1, profile 2 and profile 3

It will still be another week before I get the combined results, but the u/s technician said she was confident all would be ok based on the ultrasound results.

I will be back later for some personals. I have a few times this morning and my stomach feels awful. I might go lie on the couch for a while.

Fishy - those pics are so cute, also just so you know, your last name is showing on the scans.

Hayley - Hopefullly DH will pull his head in a little for you. Gotta be so frustrating.

Mel - How you feeling?

to everyone else

Sorry for being so quiet. I've gone back to counselling (went yesterday) as the past is catching up with me again (doesn't help with everything that is going on with Nikki and the the OSA). Also I'm in the weight loss challenge and dreaded weighing myself this morning because how i've been feeling. Well it turns out I've lost 1.8kg's Was not expecting that at all. Must be all the trips outside I've been doing with Nikki.

PG Girls Do Not Look

Oh and she's FINANLLY learnt how to do #2's on a lead. But I've made a mental note not to stand down wind though. Maybe I should get a longer lead

Dani, rofl at your last comment about Nikky. Holly has learned a little. She is too tiny for a lead though so she's got a full harness.

Good going on the kg dropping too. You should feel good about that one.

Thistle, I love your pixs. Bubby looks beautiful.

Hayley, I think my DH will be good. He's already cut back a little so that's good. He's now started realising that no matter what time of the day or night it is, he may need to drive me somewhere. He's offered to drive me to Toowoomba on the weekend thinking it will be cooler up there than it is going to be here.

Oh and a word for the good on my DH today. I chucked a wobbly last night. His job his two jobs are taking out the compost/trash and the dishes but he hasn't been doing them lately. Last night I got cranky and went to bed early on him. This morning I woke up to a sparkling kitchen and dining room. He'd even mopped the floor. It looked sooooo nice.

Anyway, have a lovely weekend ladies.

H ...hope you got some alone time today and DH was left holding the baby How does J like baby massage? sounds nice? is it hard to do? i hope that we get underbelly here eventually, although I am sure there will be so many pirate copies around soon that I wont have to worry about waiting

Car...missed you and K too babe you dont know what underbelly is god lord I strongly suggest you check out your tv guide and tune in this week!!

Fishy to the great scan results, those pics are sooo clear. bubs looks all nice and snug and sleepy bad news about the I thought you were in the clear

Dan I cant see her last name I can see Morag...where's fishys last name? I have pm you about "stuff" how is little nik going? funny you should day about number 2's! Bert will not do no 2's in front of you! You can tell when he wants to as he starts sniffing around and keeps looking at you - this is his signal for you to turn around. Once you have your back turned he will sh*t if you turn back around he stops mid sh*t its seriously cracks me up

Hi Chickies,
Oh cool - there's a few watchers then - yep knew about the vic ban..there's a thread in Tv & Movies about the show if anyone is interested...
Fishy - Congrats on a great scan
Dani - Well done girl!!!
Car - I didn't get an email
Hey - Someone got their haircut - was it you Hayley, or Kathy?
Are you gonna post a piccie??

Manda ~ woops totally forgot about it will go do it now! Ok is done, let me know if you don't get it

Fishy ~ oh so adorable!

Mel & Dani ~ I think I can top the dog sh!t stories (of course - always gotta go one better )
DO NOT READ IF YOUR OR PREGNANT!!!
we stayed at my parents years ago & my brother had a boxer pup & one morning we saw something hanging out of his butt, turns out he had accidentally eaten some elastic & when he pooped it was half hanging out, so we told my brother that it was his dog & he had to pull the rest of it out... so he got some gloves on & pulled & being elastic it stretched as far as possible first, then *POP* out it came

The look on the dog's face was priceless, I don't think he has sat on his buttocks since that fateful day



True story ~ I still giggle when I think about it

I had to skim past those few stories My breakfast is staying down for now and I want to keep it like that

Thanks everyone! I did delete my surname from the scans; just left me first name. DH would have gone crazy if I posted my whole name (he is a bit paranoid about the internet).

oh... and just to confuse everyone further, as everyone still calls me Fishy I have changed my user name back. Should eliminate some confusion, and the favouritism that sees me get multiple personals

Car

Fishy...was too hard to you thistle when I was used to fishy.. if you want to keep thistle I promise to try really hard I did love your baby thistle sig at the bottom

so far just eating my 3rd breakfast for the day...have turned into a garbage disposal, DH and my workmates can not believe the amt that I can dispose of at the mo

now I will have a grumble...bloody Harvey Norman remember DH bought me my beautiful bed from harvey norman for my birthday, well it was delivered this morning with a chip out of the bed head so now I am waiting for the manager to call back to get a new bed head. the delivery bloke thinks that there was no in stock and I may have to wait another 4-5 weeks for it

Hey girls,

Mel - I did finally get some alone time and left a very cranky J with DH . Think DH got the message cos he apologised as soon as J went to bed! J seems to really like the baby massage but I have to pick the right time or he just gets annoyed with it. It's not all that hard to do, although, there's lots to remember. I just do what I can remember and he seems to be happy with that. Makes both of us feel really good, I think that's the important thing. to Harvey Norman. What a pain!

Fishy - The photos are gorgeous! Am putting my guess in at a girl. I know you can't see anything but just thought I'd put my two cents in! Must have put your mind at ease that the technician was so positive about the test results!

Peggles - Glad to hear your DH is seeing the light. Better than my DH. He had a few drinks on the Saturday night (my waters broke at 3:30am Sunday morning) and it didn't matter how much I hinted (and eventually told him outright) to take it easy or just stop drinking, he just didn't pick up on it (we were out with friends and I didn't want to announce that I thought things were starting just in case they didn't). I thought I'd have to drive us both to the hospital but thankfully, DH had sobered up by the time I really had to get to the hospital!

Dani - Know what you mean about doggy doo's... . Glad to hear Nik is on the mend. Congrats on the weight loss! Well done!

Manda - I didn't get my haircut so it must be Kath. Have been thinking about it though....maybe we're linked psychically?

to Kath, Car, Lea, Jo, Imy, CG, Rach and anyone that I've missed (sorry! ).

Well I'm exhausted. J was up every two hours last night wanting a feed. This four month growth spurt seems to be going forever. Am getting a little concerned that my milk is drying up as he seems to be hungrier more often these days . Hoping that isn't that case though, cos even though it can be exhausting, I still really enjoy b/fing. Am thinking I might give my child health nurse a ring and see what she reckons. Am sure it's just all in my head but will be nice to have someone confirm that I'm being a drama queen!

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and I hope to catch up soon.

H xox

Hey,
(Waving to Hayley!)
Well, I am officially back on board and taken back the list duties...much to Car's relief tee hee hee
So here's an update...pm me with any updates...

BIG WAVES and LOVE...


FS Graduates and their Groupies - 'Fertility Specialist Graduates and their Groupies' is a sister thread of 'Starting out with a Fertility Specialist' Buddy Group in the TTC 12 months + forum. It is recommended that any newbies join us first in our sister thread and then move over here as 'Graduates' and then once we all get our BFP's we move our BG into the 'Parenting/Pregnancy after difficulties conceiving' forum.

This is a mixed group and we acknowledge that TTC, pregnancy and parenthood present all sorts of challenges and difficulties. However, please think about what you say and how you say it and at all times show respect for your fellow members.

The Mother Hens

Kathy (krs) TTC Oct 05 - Feb 07
Now Mum to Riley Scott born 15th November 2007.

Hayley (Hayley76) TTC #1 since Oct 05 - Feb 07.
Now Mum to Jaxson Ty born 21st October 2007.

Car (Os*car) TTC #1 Mar 04 - Oct 06
Now Mum to Kaylee Rose born 18th

The Brooding Hens

Lea (lea79) TTC #1
IVF Twins EDD: 24th July 2008

Jo (pendingdelivery) TTC #1 Dec 04 - Nov 07
EDD: 16th of August 2008

Fishy (ThistleTown) TTC #1 05 - Dec 07
EDD: 1st September 2008

CG (coastgirl) TTC #1 Aug 05 - Feb 07
EDD:

Mel (The Cookies and Cream Monster) TTC #1 Nov 05 - Jan 07
EDD:

Peggles (Peggles)
EDD: 5th of October

The Groupie Chicks

Imogen (Need-More-Shoes) TTC #1 since 02.
ICSI#1 = m/c Waiting for FS Appt, FSH FET#4 March 08???

Dani (Bwok~Bwok) Previous life: TTC #1 just shy of 9 years.
PCOS, MF, OI x3, Clomid, 1 mc. New Life, New guy and bonking to her hearts content!

Manda (harper00) TTC #1 since Dec 04.
ICSI & TXF #1 = m/c Oct 07

Astrid (Astrid70) TTC #1 since Nov 04.
FET#2: BFP but sadly miscarried Feb 08 ~ always remembered…

Angel Chicks ~ Gone but not forgotten

Imogen (Need-More-Shoes) ‘Bootie’ 2007

Manda (Harper00) ‘Bebe’ Nov, 2007

Astrid (AST70) M/C Jan, 2007, Feb 2008

Morag (Thistletown) Twins, Nov 2006

Jo (PendingDelivery) m/c May 2007

Our part-time stalker chicks

Rach (4kiddiesandmum)
Now mum to three princes & one princess

Jody (~jody~) TTC #1 since Dec 04.
IVF & TXF #1 = m/c Oct 07.

Muser (muser)
Now Mum to 2 boys Fraser and Lincoln

Kristy (kd11)
Now Mum to Caitlyn Emma born 8th July 2007.

PS: As you can see I've simplified it - and it just dawned on me...what about that name change? Were we gonna do it?
Sleep well chickens...nigh nigh...

Nice work on the list Manda! Can you change my EDD to 16th of August please?

Super glad to have you back!

we went shopping for a tallboy today and came back with jenga, a bop it and a bath toy for a friends bub...... not a very successful shopping trip but lots of fun!

Am off to cook a carrot cake now. A surprise for DP for being so lovely to me the last week. Last night he said to me if I am ever feeling uncomfortable to let him know and he will stop what he is doing to give me a massage. but

I vote yes on the name change and maybe we should remove the bit about the follow on from starting out with an FS thread since no one except me and Imy know those girls now?

Manda - would also love an update on your healthiness.... how is it all going? Are you feeling fanatstic? Are you looking fantastic? Are you in a great frame of mind?

I start yoga tomorrow... unless I chicken out!

Hayley - good on you for getting some you time even better that J was a bit cranky! They might be able to give you something to up your supply. My friend got something...can't remember of the anme of it though.

Mel - can't believe that about your bed. Well, I can actually but it still sucks.

Fishy - if I had've started calling you thistle I would have gotten confused and missed fishy too much! Am glad you changed back but a new sig will now be required

Car - we have a poo story like yours.... DP was going to just leave it hanging

Dani - that is a fantastic loss!!!!!!! You go girl!! And good work on going back to counselling. Must be so much better for you to actually deal with stuff and not just bottle it up! I amd a good bottler and have to work at communicating properly. And congrats to Nikki on her new achievement!!

Am off to cook a carrot cake now - well as long as the salmon quiche is cooked - can't ahve them both in the oven together salmon carrot cake

Jo.

Welcome back harper we missed you yep we were to change names, can't remember what we decided on though does anyone else?? oh and harp they are selling the first 9 episodes of underbelly at the market for $12...was in the paper today..I have to get me a copy!!

H..glad to hear you got some time alone and an apology hope little J lets you get some more sleep tonight

J...how are you feeling? has pregnancy slowed you down at all? you seem like you just cruise along august hey, thats not long..started on the nursery? what is a jengo ?

and to everyone else

I'm actually of the mind that we should keep our original BG name and guidelines. If we do away with them and become a general BG then we become 'free range' for everyone and anyone to join us (and the majority of EB are not infertile or long-term TTC'ers). If we keep it as it is we would only be getting new members from the 12months plus forum (IF they decided to join us, although rarely do) and I don't think an influx from there is very likely. I feel more comfortable staying a 'specific' type of BG which was my intention when creating this BG. If the majority want to change the direction of this BG though I'm more than happy just to return to our sister thread and post over there

Hey girls

Manda - Nice job on the list.

Jo - How you feeling - need belly shots please?

Mel - sent a message in your diary with trying to link pics.

Imy - I agree with where you are coming from.

Hi to everyone else.

Well told LB about the counselling (you were right Mel) he took it brilliantly, so there was no reason for panic attacks I've also got my sleep study tonight, I'm not nervous about doing it, just nervous that they will say that I definately need facial surgery. On one hand it would be nice to have straight teeth and look a bit normal, but on the other hand, it will be alot of pain to get to that point. Oh well no use it stressing until I know.

Also p*ssed at BF (Little T's Mum) atm. It's in venting. But she really becoming alot of hard work. She's even told me she's jealous of LB and I

Will BBL

Imy - totally agree with where you are coming from and you make a good point about having few new members so I guess I;m with you on leaving it as it is. Personally I don't want any newbs jumping in with their whole 3 month TTC journey - i would have to be a b**ch if thast happened.

Mel - yes, I have a wonderful facade going on of everything being easy and normal don't I? I guess overall it had but I have had lots of crazy emotions, spotting, a bad run with sex with very uncomfortable, dissatisfaction with my new greasy appearance and some periods of extreme triedness but overall it has been fantastic and I could have had a worse time of it so far or be still on the rollercoaster so I'm not going to complain about anything (to anyone except DP). I am loving it and am loving my belly and the strange little feelings. I have yet to buy a single thing for the baby. I intend to but i want my first purcahse to b special and nothing has screamed out at me to buy it yet so I will keep perusing. I ahve plenty of time for that yet. We don't have a room for a nursery where we live and don't think we will be moving so not sure where we will put the baby stuff - garage is looking good at this point Don't worry if you are feeling tired and over it.... in another 6 or 7 weeks you will start to feel heaps better!!

Dani - gl tonight!!! I would be nervous about it. What if you fart in your sleep ?

BBL, Jo.

Holy sh*t I never even thought of that Well at least they'll have a recording of it may end up on Youtube 'Lady's Bottom Burp'

PMSL Dani - just don't eat baked beans today! Or pizza from my local pizza shop or mince...... You'll be fine. before my lap I asked the nurse if anyone ever farts while they are under and she said it happens all the time.... imaging if it was really stinky and put them off! At least you don't have to worry about them chopping up your insides if you do!

Ok, am getting out of the childish gutter now.

You can see my belly shot from Sunday here.

Jo.

Gorgeous Bump Jo.

Back onto farting, I don't need to worry about eating any of things, AF arrived today and I tend to be a bit 'gassy' around that time

I just reread and I meant I would return to our sister thread (which I am planning on doing anyway) and leave here only if this BG actually turned into a free for all. I left all my general BG's for a reason I'm sure no-one else wants that either though and I really don't mind changes as long as we stay 'specific' IYKWIM?

Dani, off to check out your vent Well done of telling LB about the counselling, glad there was no reason for your post approval Good luck for the sleep clinic tonight. Let 'em rip!

Jo, wow check that out Have you had to update your wardrobe yet? I live in jeans so would have to pretty quickly. I love being a fly on the wall in your DIG, I'm so happy for you.

Mel, what market is that? If is was in the paper I assume they are legal copies? Stupid bed, how annoying Isn't your scan this Friday?

Hayley, I hope you can continue to b/f. Did you call your health nurse? Good on you for getting some time out

Harper, welcome back

Well that's all I can see on this page. I'll try to read further back and get personals out for everyone as I would hate to miss acknowledging anyone, especially anything major

Jo..nice preggo belly I like that you are waiting to but something "special' for bubs! Sex, we have done it once and all I could think about was my little baby and l DH wasn't his "normal self" either We were both frightened think!! glad that pregnancy hasnt slowed you down to much, I am really looking forward to hitting the 3mth mark (fingers crossed)

Dani, I knew LB would understand good luck tonight honey at sleep study, I'll be thinking of you and don't worry us nurses think nothing of people farting unless it's while we are down there attending to a "need" you may laugh, but it does happen!! I read your post in the venting section

Imy.. I am happy for whatever name as long as you don't leave us I agree with people having to be protected and this should be our "safe haven" away from all the other sh*t I have been reading on here lately I had my first scan today actually with my FS. Little delilah should only be 6 weeks and 5 days (from transfer date) and delilah is measuring 7 weeks and 1 day and heartbeat was 145. So all is looking good. Have my first obs appt and scan next mon. Your appt is this friday isn't it? Good Luck Honey, I will be thinking of you Got the new MIVF price list in the mail today oh it was footscray markets in the herald sun yesterday.

Car...where are you

Kathy emailed me today and asked me to let you all know that her computer has locked her out of eb for the last 5 days - but she is still thinking of us all

do you girls think i should go by my embie transfer date due date (16th oct) or due date that bubs is currently showing at (13th oct)?

Imy - Oh, you will have to get some tights and dresses when you are up the duff then. Jeans are so uncomfortable. Although they are OK if you wear them undone I can't wait til you are having wardrobe dilemmas! My sister sent me down a bunch of her stuff so it loks like the only things I am going to have to buy is jeans and a dress for a wedding! YAY have better things to spend my money on atm like my poor little cat, fixing the car, new shoes, haircuts and DPs birthday plus a wedding and hens day. Reminds me, I need to pay for the hens day tonight eek.

Mel - first time we did it I bled and freaked out so withheld for ages but now, as long as we can put it out of our heads it can be really good Except yesterday afterwards I could feel the baby moving - I think we woke it up which juts made me feel all squirmy. I would go by my trasnefr date if I was you. Its only a few days but could mean the difference between being induced and not. I guess it depends on your feelings on all those sorts of things. If you choose the sooner one you will be in the third trimester sooner.

I missed out on yoga. Got distracted looking at stuff online and didn't realise the time. Might go on Wednesday instead.

Jo.

Sorry I've been a bit quiet lately girls. Just to let you know why, Monday last week my cousins lost their baby. 3rd loss in less than 12 months for them. Then Saturday I got a phone call that my Nanna (father's mother) died. Funeral is tomorrow.

Somehow, that puts me in less than a chatty mood. It's good to read that most of you girls are doing ok though.

Hope all went well with the sleepover Dani.

Mel, I'd go for the closer date but that's just me. I hate waiting for stuff.

Imy, I'm with you. I don't really care about the name so long as everyone is here the way we are now.

Jo, loved the belly shot. Good to see.

I'm back from the sleep study and OMG I'm tired. But at least I got enough sleep for the study itself. The nurse said she didn't see any obvious signs, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. The machines will pick it up.

I had 2 attachments on either leg, 2 straps around my stomach and chest. A microphone attached. 2 heart monitors on my chest. Two cables on my temples. Two nasal prongs (yep two ) About 8 cables on my head in my hair. and one on my index finger.

Now I'm trying to get the indent out of my face from the nasal prongs. Oh and I got kicked out at 6.30am this morning. LB come to pick me up as he stayed at my house last night with the dogs.

Oh and the guy next door. Talk about snore. He had his door shut and I had mine shut and it still sounded like he was in the room with me.

Hey,
Peggles - I've now added you...soo sorry I don't know how you got lost! And I hope you are okay. Thinking of you - take care...So sorry to also hear of your friends loss...I can't even begin to imagine going through a loss 3 times over...I hope she takes some time to grieve.
Jo - I've changed your EDD...Your pic is lovely, made me feel all gooey inside...Ahhhh And massages on demand! woohoo...Talking about shopping - Dh and I went to buy our nephew a birthday present and...5 hours later....
Mel - Wonderful news on the scan!! Bubs sound extra healthy!

Well, I can't lie and say I'm completely on track...still have a long way to go...It's hard keeping up with the running cause of the weather up here at the moment but I'm keeping active around the house to make up for it...
Started acu and felt wonderful afterwards...and taking my herbs...We've been looking at houses (of the crappy variety) and thinking of selling this place. Dh bought this place before we were married and we don't intend to stay here forever. So we've been thinking about buying a cheapo house to renovate and stay in...That way we can reduce alot of our debt which will be much needed. Hospital and FS bills are through the roof! Anyhow still a few bits and pieces to do around here first..repainting etc...first things first...

Bye bye lovelies,

Morning girls,

Jo - Beautiful belly! You're doing so well waiting for something special to buy for bubs! I couldn't help myself, once I hit the 12 week mark, that was it, I hit the shops! I'm hopeless!

Imy - Agree where you're coming from with the name of our group. I don't care what we're named just as long as we don't lose anyone cos they're uncomfortable! You can still live in jeans when you're preggo! I found a really comfy pair at the start of mine and wore them the whole way through. They've got lacky in the back of them that you can let out as you get bigger, so comfy! Ended up calling the health nurse and before putting me on any drugs she wanted me to try not doing any physical activity for awhile and drinking lots of water. She thought that with the weather we've been having over here, I might have been getting a little dehydrated. Tried it and it seems to have worked. Is not all that good when I'm trying to get my body back in shape but J is more important than that so will just put getting in shape on the backburner for a little while.

Dani - Sounds like your sleep study went pretty well (except for the foghorn in the next room!). Congrats on telling LB about your counselling. Is hard to do, but am sure it's a relief that he was so supportive. Will have to go check out the venting forum.

Mel - Your scan results are fantastic! Any photos? TBH I'd see what bubs is measuring at your next scan. If it's still 13 Oct, then I'd go with that.

Peggles - Am so sorry to hear of your loss. Also sorry to hear of your friends loss, three times must be just heartbreaking. Hope you're taking care of yourself.

Manda - Sounds like you're still ultra active. I remember when I had that much energy! Glad to hear that you're feeling great from it all though. Good luck with finding a new (old) house! I always found house hunting to be so exciting. So many possibilities!

Okay, everyone that I can see that's posted lately. to Car, Fishy, Lea, Kath, Rach, CG and anyone that I've missed.

Well, like I said to Imy, called the CHN and she suggested me doing basically nothing and just drinking lots of water and eating lots of healthy stuff to try and boost my supply. It seems to have worked which is great! Also means I can't help DH with the deck anymore as it's too hot and I get too dehydrated (even though I'm constantly drinking water while I'm out there). Had also started to get into the exercise to try and get my body back in shape but am going to have to just do some pilates or yoga and keep it low key. Having enough to feed J is the most important thing atm. My body can wait.

Hope everyone has a fantastic day!

H xox

Hi everyone,

Sorry I have been MIA, I haven't been online much since moving. I guess I feel like I am on holidays still. But I need to get back into a routine now that uni has started. I am hoping it will be a good way to pass the week until these two make their arrival. I have my 19wk u/s on Friday, so hopefully Twin A behaves so we can find out what he/she is! Other than that I am feeling really good. Getting bigger by the day, but I am loving it I will post some pics later in the week of my bump.

Dani hope you had a good sleep last night. When will you get the results?

Hayley great to hear your supply is better. At least you have an excuse not to help DH

Peggles sorry to hear about your loss. Remember to take care of yourself too.

Manda your activeness is making me tired and feeling very naughty about not doing any serious excercise for months! I wasn't allowed to do much in the first trimester anyway, but I am trying to now motivate myself to get out and do some walks but the weather hasn't been to great either for that too! Keep us posted, you are my inspiration atm

Imy are you back at uni now too?

Mel glad the scan went well. Looks like you a strong little on there

Jo nice bump! Thanks for the KK present too

Kath, GC, Fishy and anyone else I missed big

Lea xo

Morning Girls ~ have to be quick as I should be hanging the clothes out before I get moving for our big day ahead!!!

I've been down to the folks over the weekend and had a whingy baby on my hands yesterday, which made it hard to type ~ come on toothy pegs, just come on thru already

Lea ~ glad the move went well, looking forward to those belly shots. I'm guessing you have 2 girls on board have you felt the kicks yet? What hospital are you going to?

Dani ~ about nikki, I hope all goes well at the appt and that she is going to be ok.

Hayley ~ you will probably find that the weight will start to shift as time goes on. I found I lost a bucket of weight in the first 2 months then the rest hung around and it's only now it's starting to shift again, so it will happen & you probably won't even notice ~ esp once J is on the move, you won't know yourself!

Jo ~ love the pic Ummm... hate to say it, but I actually GOT A BUTT when I was pregnant and am now slowly losing it all much to Jay's distress.

Mel ~ with the dates of your scan, I would wait till you get your 12w scan and go by those dates. Mine was changed from the 16th to the 11th and the OB was insisting on the 16th until near the end then changed her mind as I had ovulated earlier in the cycle (day 12) in the end by the 18th Kaylz was totally cooked - she peeled for weeks after I had her, so we should have gone with the 12 week vscan date. Either way bubby will come when he or she is ready.

Manda ~ you can keep the rain! It's been tipped to rain here everyday this week. I can't get anything dry

Peggles ~ I'm sorry to hear about your nanna, I hope the funeral went as well as it could be yesterday.

Imy ~ You can't leave us I do know where you are coming from with the name change, but as you are founder of this group I don't want to lose you, but totally understand that at times you need time out to get yourself sorted mentally and please know that we are all here for you and are quite willing to support you on your TTC travels when needed and if you don't want to chat about that in here, then we are more than willing to discuss shoes ~ jimmy choo, addidas and nike

kathy (not long now) fishy (love the name change!!!) Astrid and anyone I missed

I'm off to MG for coffee, then have to return the boxset of 90210 that I bought thinking I didn't have it when I actually did have it Hopefully they can do an exchange on season 3 for me...
Not a lot happening here, been busy sewing and keeping K amused ~ she is miserable with her teethy pegs at the moment and speaking of which has just awoken from her nap, so gotta fly!!!

Thank goodness you popped back in Car - seems like ages since your last post. Am K's teeth come through soon so she will be full of bubbles again. Poor little darling!

Hi everyone else. Am working frantically today afetr spending the last day inbed with a monster headache. Have to get loads of stuff ready for meeting with new clietn at 3 so am off again but will be back soon!

Jo.

Hi Girls,
Bit quiet in here..
Well it's raining here again...what a shock!!!
I'm off to my acupuncture today so I'll have to brace myself for the cold. I'm overly tired today for no reason so I'm hoping acu will help out.
My kitty cat is going CRAZY and keeps whining at me - like I control the rain!
How have you girls fared with the downpour...especially you Jo - you guys are really copping it!
Hope K's gums aren't hurting too bad today...poor darlin'
OH and news just in - DH and I are babysitting on Saturday night..nephew 2yrs old and wait for it....niece 6 wks old...wish us luck!