MSE Pregnancy Club 24

Elelyn

MrsBryan that's shocking that a customer said that to you. Why don't people think before they open their mouths? I've calmed down now. As long as the little one is healthy and growing well in there I don't care what anyone thinks.

jovichick123

I've had my fair share of people telling me I look 'big' for my dates, I am only 5ft 5 and am usually a size 8-10 so I put it down to that.. What really bothers me is the random people who think it is fine to touch your belly... what is with that??? I had a woman in Asda a few weeks ago who I had never met come up to me and place her hand on my bump and ask when baby was due - when did my body become public property??? :mad:

MrsBryan_2

That's a good attitude to have Elelyn! Hopefully it's because people just don't think and not because they are being rude on purpose.

Fluffnutter, we're having a boy so not going to have that problem! Although like u said, most people pronounce it MY-ah which is probably the correct way. It's only because we went to the Riviera Maya in Mexico on our honeymoon (where this little bundle was conceived!) and it's pronounced MAY-ah there so we were going to name a girl after that. But it's a boy and I don't think OH was impressed when I suggested Cancun as a name!! Haha xx

little_miss_moneysaver_3

jovichick123 wrote: »

LMM: My OH is gadget crazy too, if it helps, this is the one I mean

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3768978/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CNursery%7C14417537/c_2/2%7C14417537%7CBaby+monitors+and+safety+gates%7C14417612/c_3/3%7Ccat_14417612%7CBaby+monitors%7C14417613.htm

Thanks Jovi and it's on offer too

fluffnutter

MrsBryan wrote: »

That's a good attitude to have Elelyn! Hopefully it's because people just don't think and not because they are being rude on purpose.

Fluffnutter, we're having a boy so not going to have that problem! Although like u said, most people pronounce it MY-ah which is probably the correct way. It's only because we went to the Riviera Maya in Mexico on our honeymoon (where this little bundle was conceived!) and it's pronounced MAY-ah there so we were going to name a girl after that. But it's a boy and I don't think OH was impressed when I suggested Cancun as a name!! Haha xx

Speedy Gonzales? It's exotic and elegant. (And, tbh, faintly racist. Sorry ).

MrsBryan_2

Haha! Hmmmmm, Gonzales........ :-)

Miss_Money

Hello ladies I haven't caught up on all the thread yet.
I did phone the gp yesterday but i made my appointment for next week... only because i wanted to find out if it was being stuck in causing the depression or EVERYTHING. I think It's being stuck in all the time and the pain tbh as I went out yday with my mum and dad and got some fishies for my tanks... I had a really nice time I wasn't sad... I felt like myself again. so much so that when we got home I spoke to Dan in a normal way which caught him off guard and we had a talk about how we are both feeling. I took him moving out of the bedroom as a rejection, he took it him needing to sleep in order to function.. we just think differently and don't tend to explain ourselves very well. so we have made up and I will go to the gp next week and get some stronger pain killers for night time and talk to her about feeling down when I cant get out etc.
Felt better today. My dad took me out to get the eldest a raincoat for her school trip tomorrow. Oh my word! no where sells the blasted things :mad: we went to a camping store in the end and it set me back £20! :eek: ah well she needs one in this weather!!
I had more odd dreams last night. I dreamt baby was here and said to dan this morning have you fed the baby yet? he looked at me gone out.. i hadn't quite woken up yet!
I need to get looking for a cot on ebay and also a baby monitor... off to peruse now
hugs to all that need them xxx

jennynoo

Congratulations Gin, I hope you are getting baby cuddles today, it's very important to get lots of skin to skin, there was a report just the other day about how even skin to skin with the dad helps calm babies and prepare them for breastfeeding.

Google kangaroo care if you are interested - good for preterm babies.

thegreenroom

jovichick123 wrote: »

I've had my fair share of people telling me I look 'big' for my dates, I am only 5ft 5 and am usually a size 8-10 so I put it down to that.. What really bothers me is the random people who think it is fine to touch your belly... what is with that??? I had a woman in Asda a few weeks ago who I had never met come up to me and place her hand on my bump and ask when baby was due - when did my body become public property??? :mad:

Wait till baby is here,people think its ok to touch and stroke your baby,when your hormones are all over the place it can really upset you,I was really paranoid about germs and made everybody use hand gel so when it was a stranger and they just dive in for the cheeks it really upset me

MissMonkeyMoo

Wow, this thread moves quickly! Had so much to catch up on I'm sure I haven't read everything!

BB - glad to hear that you are ok and reassured. It must have been worrying and that's never a nice thing.
Gin - many congrats and they are beautiful names!
Elelyn/MrsBryan/jovi - thank goodness you all posted your comments! I have been feeling huge since about week 8 and have been quite depressed about it at times but over the last few weeks I have been feeling a lot better as it's quite apparent that I have a proper bump now! I've also realised that everyones bump size varies and that's just the way it is, but I was still furious the other day when a colleague thought it was appropriate to greet me with "Hello Fatty!" Normally I would have laughed this off, but I have to admit I did swear at him and told him to move away from me very quickly. Today, after someone else told me I was looking radiant, the same colleague decied to explain that when people use the words 'radiant' and 'blooming' what they actually mean is 'fat'. I again told him to move out of my vicinity. Ordinarily we actually get on really well. I am sure he thinks it's funny and sees it as a joke, but I just think it's rude and downright insensitive! On a positive note, OH has noticed I have been a lot happier in the last few days and not as hung up on getting bigger, so I guess I am making steps in the right direction.

Oh and Jovi, I read somewhere (can't remember where - I wonder if it was on this thread? LOL) that if a stranger comes up and feels your bump, you should feel their belly back on comparison. Should make them realise how inappropriate it is!

Hope everyones having a great Wednesday!

Ps - anyone know if Mamas and Papas Zoom travel system is any good? OH and I saw it last night and really like the look of it but it's more than we wanted to pay. If anyone can give any feedback or know of any offers anywhere would be much appreciated!