March 2013 babies

Hi waterbaby - thats such a hard one re telling people! First time UTD told our parents and my close friends, but asked them to keep it quiet for a few weeks. Then my mums friends started saying 'congrats' when we saw them and we even got a Congrat.card in the post from one couple she knows same week I mc'd... worst part was when i confronted her about it she said "oh, they must have guessed"(.... really?! All your friends are psychic!!?)... caused her and dad to argue too as he was annoyed she'd blabbed.
Next time round we only told a couple of my close friends, then ended up telling the parents when we mc'd again, only because we were so sad they knew something was up.
So, this time round have told 3 close friends again. As much as I'd love to tell my parents I don't trust my mum to keep it quiet so probably won't say till after 12 weeks. We'll tell DH's parents though as they live 1/2 year here and other half in Samoa and they are leaving shortly. His mum has had a mc too so has been DH's support which is lovely. As for work, will wait at least 12 weeks too.

Afternoon ladies :)

A couple of my close friends know cos they knew we were trying, DH's close friends knew that we were trying but don't know I'm UTD but I'm terrible at keeping a scret and they're here every second day lol..
We haven't told any family yet, although I want to tell my Mum, have to talk to DH tonight about it. I think she suspects though cos I was taking folic acid when I was at her house last week (in Hanmer Springs) and didn't tell her why lol. DH wants to wait until 12 weeks to tell everyone else which is fair enough (scan pic on Facebook is easy for that! lol). Last time we told my MIL and they had told the whole rest of the family before we had a chance to! We were so angry at them! So this time, they'll be the last of the family to know cos it really annoyed us lol.

As for birth plans, I'ld like to do the same as last time I think.. except I'ld like not to be induced if poss (2 weeks overdue, she was born on my birthday!). I had a 12 hour labour with 2 hours pushing and only gas.. and iceblocks lol. I had no tears and no interventions needed so that was awesome.
But like anything to do with babies.. you can only plan so much, and it pays not to have your heart to set on something cos it can be devestating if it doesn't work out!

I think this time I would like to try the pool at the hosipital for pain relief, I had like 3 showers last time and they were great but the standing made me dizzy, but I wouldn't like to birth in the pool...

Sooo tired today! I have to make a wedding cake and 90 cupcakes today too, with little miss 13months who has been sick and won't let me put her down and wants to sit on me all the time.. fun times. Not feeling sick yet though thank goodness!

Hope everyones enjoying their healthy snacks! DH left me at home with a whole packet of toffee pops..

Ha yeah, story of my life! nothing for a while then bam! everything at once!

Glad the HCG levels are awesome waterbaby! I havent had any bloods yet... moight chase up my MW lol.. althogh I texted her in a 'take your time, call me when you can' way lol.

I'm a fountain of knowledge when it comes to thsi stuff now.. I went a bit OTT with my first and the research I did lol... but it all turned out well :)

Half the toffee pops are gone..

I waited ages for the cake to cook, quickly rushed off to have a nap while DD was still asleep, then the neighbour started hammering! then DD woke 15mins later.. oh well

Hey ladies!
Doctors appt was fine; got my bloods done straight away so should know monday. Do you have to have a second round shortly after to compare?

Booked my scan for next friday the 20th and I've got a meeting with a Midwive then too. Here's hoping she is good and I dont need to look around. What do I need to know about midwives anyway?

Havent told any parents yet, just a close friend of DP and I and my little sister who I happened to see straight after I POAS and got the shock of my life. I think DP wants to tell his folks this weekend, but I dont know, might wait till after the scan to make sur everything is ok.

Good morning ladies!!! Happy weekend!

Had a killer of a day yesterday so too emotinal and tired to post. Got up at 5 (don't usually) to start work at 7, by 9am was transferred to a different kindy until 2, then got asked to relieve at the preschool until 5.30pm. I almost cried! Lol. But, I did it Didn't get home till 6.30pm and was seriously hysterical by that time - tired, hungry and angry at all the road works and traffic around Chch these days. Thankfully, hubby was out til 7.30 so had time to eat ALOT and calm down before he got home.

So today, just chilling! Gretz and Keolyn, don't know how you do it - but I better start getting used to it!

As per symptoms, MS has been great, disappeared after I started taking the Blackmores...makes me a little paranoid, but everything else is good, so trying not to worry. Boobs still sore as, but have changed so I know they're preparing for milk. Crazy! Oh, and have had some sharp pains that I think are growing pains, so not worried about them. Also, pretty emotional!

How's everyone else?

Waterbaby, awesome, awesome results! So thrilled for you!

Hope everyone is having a great morning!

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i have been told ginger tea and peppermint great for MS

Hello Ladies,

Keoryn- Have been sooooo craving hot chips and noodles in a cup! So totally get the potato cravings So tired of being hungry. And i could devour a few slices of vogels sunflower and barley toasted with butter and marmite...This hunger is meant to last 3 months or so, so im understanding how so many woman put on a lot of weight.

Had a big teary melt down today, about nothing in particular. My husband is being very supportive.

Hope you all have a relaxing evening and no sickness

Goodluck with your scans today waterbaby and spunky

Thats fantastic news waterbaby!! You must be so happy!

AFM - went back to work today after being on holiday last week and my boss made me redundant!! So didn't see that one coming - was in shock for a good hour or so afterwards. Gave me 3 mths notice but the real stinker is that chances are by the time I find/start something else I wouldn't be entitled to any paid maternity leave. Also feel I'd have to tell a new employee I'm UTD out of fairness... in which case who'd employ you? Feeling very bummed out at the moment.

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Thanks waterbaby... not stressed at all, just gutted at timing... Will mangage okay without maternity pay, just would've been a help. In fact DH reckons its a blessing - thinks she often takes advantage of me so definately no stress from him Interesting what you've mentioned about the 3 month notice - I was wondering what might happen if I found a new position soon - not like you can tell a new employer you can't start for weeks.. might phone DOL after work tomorrow. And you're so right, none of this is that important that I'll let it effect my health
Have a lovely evening everyone, stay warm.