Tegam - :hug: thanks hehe
Possum - Feel free to stand up and cheer, I need all the encouragement I can get here! LOL.
Alish - I've given up on trying to give her the 'wake up call'. It's like trying to wake someone up from a coma. i hope the ms eases up soon! But enjoy the reassurance aspect of it. I must have missed one of your posts... did someone steal your chosen baby name? Who? Omg! I would be so cranky. Oh and LOL@ bonding with your couch. That gave me a chuckle!
Kit - LOL@ the cornchips, I know that feeling well. She definitely isn't going to provide any help and or relaxation while she's here, but thank god she's staying in a hotel and not with me. So if she's too much for me to handle I can at least tell her to get the hell out of my house. I'm not really sure why she's coming since she doesn't want to do anything to help me. She's gotten more selfish as she's gotten older. Still, I think I'll allow the trip to go ahead, for a few of my own nasty reasons. 1. She's terrified to get out of her comfort zone. A bit of terror is just what she deserves for all the mindgames she's played with me. 2. She's never bothered to come down to visit me ONCE in the time I've been here (almost 8 years now) so I figure she can suck it up and make the trip this year as I won't be doing it again for quite some time. 3. It'd be good for her to see how I've established a life for myself here, and might (That's a big might by the way) realise I'm a capable adult worthy of being treated with respect. Like I said before though, if it's hell on earth for me, she won't be invited again- EVER. And I won't be wasting my money flying up to see her and have her treat me like dirt as per usual. ANYWAYYYYY..... Come on little tiger! I love that you've assumed your position on the couch and are doing the whole 'over there- no, in that cupboard. Left! Right! Not like that!' Lol.. so amusing. :) Best of luck with the birth, and I can't wait to hear all about how precious your little man is. OH OH, have to edit this one........ CONGRATULATIONS on Tiger's arrival! I was just thinking as I wrote your persie... hmm, I wonder if I'm too late to wish her luck. Psychic much? Lol. So proud of you and enjoy cuddling your beautiful little boy. xoxoxo
Melster - Ordinarilly I would say the letter is a good idea, but when it comes to my mum, I'm better of writing the letter, then shredding it and throwing it into the ocean. Because that's about how much notice she would take of anything I said. If I dare criticize her for being selfish, she has this weird way of turning it all around so she's the poor victim and I'm the nasty ungrateful child. It's such a twisted situation, and yes it goes very deep. Sometimes I wonder if dad hadn't died if she would be different. He'd be so disappointed in the way she treats us. I hope your cold gets better, it's awful when you're sick and can't really take anything for it! Maybe try some natural remedies? You know, honey and lemon drinks.... steam therapy etc. Of course get LOTS of vit. C into you, and believe it or not, garlic is very good for your immune system. DP likes to have garlic in most things we eat, (luckily we both like it lol) and I can't remember the last time either of us was sick. (touch wood)
Dory - LOL we have been hogging up the forum a bit there, hehehe. I say if you can't be bothered going out, you might as well keep me company on here... hehe. I also use BB as an excuse to avoid housework. Right now though, I'm in the bedroom with the aircon CRANKED because it's boiling hot today and I feel like I might melt. It's so hot the air-con only just takes the edge off the heat. Even the furbabies are in here with me, sprawled on and under the bed looking very tired.
Mildez - You hit the nail on the head there! I could scream it in her face and she still wouldn't get the point. She's far too perfect to listen to my nonsense, and how DARE I expect her to be of any assistance during such an important transition in my life. Mostly I just want to rub in how great my life is and how fantastic it is to live here, and not there with her. She hates seeing me happy with a decision she wouldn't have made for herself, so that will be my passive-aggressive revenge. After that, I'm finished with her and her b.s! I hope all is going well with your pg, I noticed we don't see you in here a lot. :)
Bec - Ouch, I hope you're alright! I also had a fall at 6wks pg and it scared the daylights out of me. I stumbled on the stairs at work and fell on my er, bottom... for lack of a daintier word. :) All was okay though, just my ego was bruised and I burst into tears because I scared myself. I hope your GP puts your mind at ease. Apparently in the early stages bubby is so well cushioned and safe down in your pelvis all will be fine.
Clairesmummy - I think you're coping just fine with this whole pg thing! You always underestimate yourself, hun. How many times did you say you didn't know if you could keep going..... (ttc) and here you are! :) You're stronger than you think. Good luck with the outlaws... ughhhhhh I couldn't imagine the annoyance of having them stay with you.
Sunshine - Oh I've set the boundaries, but whether they'll be respected is another issue, lol. I hope you have a better time with your mum than I will with mine... hehehe. I dare say you will! Mmmmmm snow. Just thinking about it is making me feel less sweaty. Australia's summer is VICIOUS! thinking cool thoughts now though, I even have my computer desktop set with an icy snowy scene to inspire me to feel cool. Hehehe. Enjoy your time at home and I'm sending you cold-sore-be-gone vibes.
Angelfish - What does the non-stress test entail? I'm curious. Good luck, I know it's hard not to feel nervous, but just leave it in fate's hands. The doctors will take good care of you being aware of your bp and heart problems, all you have to do is master your nerves. Great news the judge seems to be helping you out in regards to the ex from hell. :hug:
Ferrals - Hmm yes I know it's tempting to tell her to F off, but I listed some good reasons above not to. Most of them for my own sick pleasure. Hey, two can play that game. It'll be over before I know it and thank god she's not staying in my house. (she can't because of my filthy animals. A cat and a small dog.) All I can say is thank god for my filthy animals, they saved me!! haha. I forgot your last day of work is on my bday...... that's so great. :) Hooray for 30 weeks, awesome news. I hope your 17y.o is okay....... gosh you don't need any more stuff like this to deal with!
ck - Welcome! I know exactly how you feel, in fact I'm sure we all do. The innocence of pg is definitely gone for us, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy it. Try to steal a few happy moments here and there, and bond with your baby. Congratulations!
Dory again - EEEEEEE!!!!!! I am now 2nd on the list, I believe. :o Thanks for sharing the news about Kit and Tiger....... so exciting. I nearly cried when I read it but I'm too dehydrated to squeeze out a tear. *chuckle*
AFM - I'm so tired after that marathon catch-up session, man this thread flies! I'll do my update in point form so I can finally get to the nap I came in here to have.
- Had my 2hr GTT today, it sucked bigtime but I met a lovely lady in the waiting room and we did the whole 'gushy pg woman thing'.
- Sweating my butt off now at home, just waiting for the sun to be off the pool so I can go for a float.
That's all I can remember now........... I'm sure there'll be more. Oh, yeah there is. DP came home from work yesterday and had another little mini-rant about the dishes not being done. (a couple of plates and bowls etc.. nothing catastrophic). It's starting to annoy me now! It's like because he's in a crap mood he has to come home and criticize everything. Look, I didn't sweep the floor either, aren't I useless? BAH! I'm on strike today.
So much for point form.... I think my brain is semi-cooked in this heat. Excuse me while I zone out for a while.
