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  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
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    DH felt the baby kick for the first time last night :smileyhea he was so excited and I'm so pleased he finally felt something :) the kicks are getting stronger and more often, and if I'm laid down and put my hands on my stomach for a bit, they baby will start kicking away! How amazing is the cycle of life?

    We're having a relaxing day today; at home for most of it and then round to DH's parents for Easter dinner, which I know will be lovely as they do great Sunday dinners and this one will have added extras :D plus some kind of pudding, which is even better.

    It should be a NSD for us today, as we don't need to go anywhere or get anything :) I'll need to go food shopping tomorrow as we're running low on most food items, but we have enough for today.

    Also, tomorrow, our new oven is getting delivered :j :j I cannot wait to get baking again in an oven that works :) think I might make some scones once it's all in :)

    Happy Sunday everyone :)
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  • slowlyfading
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    There's nothing quite like having a big sort out and shredding session! I have sorted out all the recent post and put lots to shred, then sorted out all bank statements and random bits of paper plus what felt like a million receipts! I've shredded what I can so far - I've used the shredder so much that it has stopped working as it has got too hot! 5 carrier bags and counting so far :D

    Another bit of news, we bought this print for the nursery (think I mentioned it before) and have been researching frames for it; don't think it'll be too expensive really and it'll look great against the yellow walls.

    Going to go and sit in the garden for a bit - the weather is wonderful here :)
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  • edinburgher
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    The BMWs / Jaguar will be between £250-300 per year from a broker.

    ??? I think we're forgetting that the individual and their circumstances has a massive impact on the cost of insurance. I pay substantially more than that for a car with a 1.3l engine, I don't think it's as easy as saying 'it will cost £x-£y) ;)
    Another bit of news, we bought this print for the nursery

    Is that by a forumite SF? The style looks familiar
  • CathT
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    That print is lovely and am sure will look fab. We have had a few hours on the beach, weather is glorious!
    June 2025 - part 1 - £19,145 part 2 - £21,973 Total - £41,118 29 months to go!
  • slowlyfading
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    edinburgher wrote: »
    Is that by a forumite SF? The style looks familiar

    Ooh I have no idea!? Just liked it when we saw it :)
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  • slowlyfading
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    CathT wrote: »
    That print is lovely and am sure will look fab. We have had a few hours on the beach, weather is glorious!
    Time at the beach sounds lovely :)
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,779 Ambassador
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    Liking the print.
    I remember that exciting time!
    (my DS is now 21!!)
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  • choccielover
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    slowlyfading wrote: »

    Another bit of news, we bought this print for the nursery (think I mentioned it before) and have been researching frames for it; don't think it'll be too expensive really and it'll look great against the yellow walls.

    Going to go and sit in the garden for a bit - the weather is wonderful here :)

    Frames....IKEA ;)
  • slowlyfading
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    beanielou wrote: »
    Liking the print.
    I remember that exciting time!
    (my DS is now 21!!)
    It is an exciting time :D
    choccielover wrote: »
    Frames....IKEA ;)
    Good suggestion!
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  • greent
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    Love the print - gorgeous! :)


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