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Have a fantastic holiday, Missy. You deserve time to relax and take it easy!

How's everyone doing? I had a growth scan yesterday (28 weeks) and the baby is measuring perfectly at just under the 50th centile and weighs around 2lb5. The sonographer also had a little look between baby's legs...she said she wasn't 100% but she thought girl so I'm pretty happy she's still a...

Good idea about getting as much done for the wedding before the baby comes. Me and Dave got married abroad but despite it being just the two of us, there was still lots to sort out! Your beef curry sounds lovely. I think you can count shopping as exercise :D

You will look fabulous! You already have such a good routine in terms of keeping fit while pregnant...I can barely walk to the end of the road so you're a real inspiration to me going to spin class and glossing doors :D Have you started looking at dresses yet or are you waiting?

Missy you're doing fabulously! I'm not sure how you manage to fit everything into your day! Sounds as though your husband is doing well with the house stuff - especially with a broken collar bone. Looking forward to reading more of your diary as your food always sounds fantastic.

I will check it out now Missy! Hope your scan sheds a bit more light on baby's position and size. Where are you going on holiday? Well done on keeping your weight gain under control Jen, you've done really well! I can't wait to start washing the tiny baby clothes, so cute! Not long for you to...

Ah Peach - I'm so sorry to hear that! I really thought he was going to be the right way down. You've still got a little time though so hopefully he sorts himself out. My friend's baby was breach until 4 days before her section was booked in. She went to a bonfire and the fireworks must have made...

How's everyone doing? It's a bit quiet!

Oh you are both so lovely! Thank you so much Peach, your lovely friend has PMed me. Thanks Missy, I've never really looked at red days but I will have a browse - might give me some ideas of meal ideas. I will definitely stick to a GD friendly diet. I feel as though it's given me a peek into...

Hey everyone, Been a busy old week here so not had chance to check in. Missy, sorry to hear you've had a troublesome time. Hope your hubby is on the mend. Great news about the house too! How exciting Jenn! Not long to wait now until you can meet your little bundle. Sounds like Cooper likes...

Aw, lovely pic. Yay that he's still a boy! Glad to hear your placenta has moved out the way, hopefully you can get him to turn...you've still got time :)

Hope your scan goes well today Peach, lucky you seeing your lovely baby again! Glad to hear the baby wriggled loads to make up for it Jenn, glad they are going to keep a close eye on you. I weighed this morning and I've lost a pound, pretty happy with that as I was only looking to not gain...

Any update Jenn? Well done about keeping on top of your weight gain Peach, sounds like you're doing fabulously! Fingers crossed your scan goes well and your placenta has moved...not long to go for you now!

Hope everything goes well at the midwife appointment today Jenn...let us know!

How is everyone? Enjoying the sunshine I hope! I had my 25 week midwife appointment today, hubby and I heard the baby's heartbeat but only for about 5 seconds as she kept moving haha. We have started looking and bidding for houses now so I'm finally starting to think about the baby's nursery...

Aw lucky you about the weather Missy! It's cloudy here in Yorkshire and was pouring down last night! Good luck with your glucose test...let us know how it goes. I have mine a week on Thursday. Hope the estate agent visit goes well - are you planning on selling? I will post my food later as I'm...

Hi Missy, glad you're well! I'm fine. Still sticking to plan and walking more than before. I'm sure all your weight is just baby! I'd love to see the nursery once it has been finished...tell your husband to hurry up :D That's great about all your hand-me-downs. I've had a lot of stuff handed...

How's everyone doing today?

Oh I really hope to hear the heartbeat...not heard it yet! I've just had a look at my notes and apparently MW will measure fundal height/EFW and plot it on growth chart. Oh Missy that's very high praise from midwife :)

Some lovely sized babies on here. I have my 25 weeks midwife appt next Tues, will she have a feel and tell me how I'm measuring then? Not sure what to expect really!

Wow they were both good sizes, sounds as though this one is following in their footsteps. I'm sure your GTT results will be fine, especially as you do lots of exercise and eat really healthy...your body just likes growing big babies :D

I'm planning on upping my superfree...need a trip to the supermarket so using what we have in. Wow Missy, how much did your previous children weigh? Have they booked you a growth scan? Hope your GTT goes well, I have mine at the end of April, I'm hoping it will be all clear. My Dad is type 1...

Hi everyone, how are you all doing? I had a run in with the scales this morning...I've been eating far too much rubbish, not sticking to plan at all...1st 2lbs! I'm so angry with myself! Things are changing starting today and I don't plan on putting another a pound on for the remainder of my...

Well we had the rescan yesterday and it was so much better. We were in there 45 minutes in total (seems I've got a wriggler in there) and got to see everything...except the baby's bits! I have a growth scan at 32 and 36 weeks so I'm hoping she will show us again then. I can't quite believe that...

Hope your scan goes well today x

Just checking in Pregnant. I totally understand your post a few days ago. I had a very indulgent bank holiday and feel disgusted with myself...yet I still ate loads of chocolate for breakfast! Like you, I have a scan this week and I'm really anxious about it. I will be thinking of you on Thursday xx

Sorry to hear about your ankle Jenn...hope you're doing ok! I had a nice, overindulgent Easter away at the inlaw's. My MIL works for a big company and has been getting lots of baby clothes super cheap. We came back with a car full. I'm a bit overwhelmed with it if I'm honest. I have my...

Gorgeous bump Princess...you look fantastic!

Welcome healthy! Congratulations! Is this your first baby or do you already have little ones?

They tried hard to get the baby to move then, obvious wasn't having any of it lol. That's good you get to see the baby again, I have growth scans booked for 32 and 36 weeks and feel quite lucky as waiting another 20 weeks to see the baby would seem like forever!

I'm glad you feel a little better today. I really admire the strength and outlook you have and I'm glad your husband will be with you soon. Don't give yourself a hard time even thinking about SW, you'll get back on track when you're ready. I totally understand why you want to wait to see the...

Missy...I think boy! I am usually wrong though haha. Will they see you again to try get the measurements? I have my rescan after Easter, I'm dreading it and looking forward to it at the same time. I'm hungry too today. Seems to have really ramped up lately. The Coast dress sounds lovely, hope...

So sorry to hear you're going through this Pregnant. I don't have any words and I can't imagine how hard it must be, the first trimester is such an exhaustingly worrying time as it is. I hope you can try to relax and your family take good care of you. Please keep us updated if you can. Big hugs.

Oh Missy, not sure I'm looking forward to kicks that make me jump! Your menu looks lovely as usual. I'm in awe that you can do 45 mins of spin class!

You're doing so well! When I was at your stage, I could only eat stodgy foods due to feeling nauseous all the time. Don't worry about picking, I found that was the only thing that really helped with the morning sickness. Your hormones will be all over the place right now, the first trimester...

Ah that's made me smile! I definitely feel the flicks more when I am relaxed on the sofa or in bed. Baby seems to kick a lot, I wasn't expecting to feel much so soon but apparently my placenta is at the back. Pregnant, I'm 20+5 today. I always forget how far everyone is along so don't apologise...

You're all so lovely. It's still not sunk in yet! Can anyone explain what the baby kicking feels like? I have felt bubbly feelings for a while but put it down to wind. Now it feels like I'm being gently flicked...is this the baby or is it just everything stretching? How's everyone doing?

Thanks everyone! I was convinced it was a boy so it was a bit of a shock! There's not been any girls in my or DHs family/friends so will be a learning curve. We went shopping afterwards and bought some bits that weren't white/beige/grey. The strawberry sleepsuits are my favourites. Can't...

Hopefully your 3lb comes off quickly Missy. You're doing great though so don't give yourself too much of a hard time! Had our private scan today...it was a brilliant experience, made up for Fridays disappointment. And we are having a girl!

Thanks for all your replies, I felt as though I was being really dramatic. It just feels like we've waited a long time and got fobbed off. I'm hoping that the private scan makes up for it. Is anyone up to anything nice this weekend? X

Thanks Pregnant. I will definitely let them know. I know it's a medical scan but I'm a person too. It felt as though she just couldn't be bothered. It was the polar opposite to my dating scan.

Thanks ladies. I'm really upset, the scan this morning was really disappointing. I sat waiting ages in the waiting room desperately trying not to pee. The sonographer was running late, seemingly more interested in seeing the eclipse. I was only scanned for 5 mins before she announced she...

How's everyone doing? I have my anomaly scan today at 9.30. I feel very anxious but excited about seeing the baby at the same time. Please keep your fingers crossed that everything's fine and that the baby let's us see whether it's a he or she!

Oh Tamkat, I bet you're exhausted. Hopefully you still manage a loss. Are you recovering well? How old is little Cooper now? Hope your housework doesn't take too long Missy, I have a pile of laundry that I am ignoring currently. Here's what I'm eating: Breakfast: Mullerlight, apple, banana...

I take pregnacare but might check out berroca to give me a boost. I'm having plenty of fruit and veg today so hopefully that helps too. I'm not long back from walking the dog...felt as though I was going to pass out! Pregnant, what is the herbal tablet you take? Would be good to know for after...

Jenn, can't believe you're almost 28 weeks! I'm not strictly back on plan, I'm doing a mixture of SW on weekdays and winging it on weekends. I've not weighed for a while but I'm hoping that the damage isn't too bad. I still have a lot to lose after the baby is born so I'm not being too hard on...

You'll have a wonderful time in Canada Pregnant! Glad that all the dates have worked out well around your trip. Ah Missy, jealous of your Chinese. My husband was a bad influence too and brought treats home so I'm having a strict day too! Breakfast: Yoghurt, fruit Lunch: Egg and cheese...

Thanks Pregnant! That's great about getting your appointments through, that's lovely that it's just before your birthday. The time from my booking in at 8 weeks until the 12 week scan fell over Christmas and seemed to drag so much! Hopefully it goes quickly for you.

Popping over to say hi! You're doing wonderfully so please don't feel disheartened. You're providing yourself and the baby with good healthy food but I second Bursting, do try and have your syns. I love the sound of your meal tonight - I hope you have a lovely time with your sister.

Sorry you've had rubbish sleep Missy. I hope your tummy feels better soon. I spent last weekend having a huge clean out and declutter. We are having to move due as we live in a 1 bed first floor apartment with the only access being a flight of concrete stairs! We can't start looking until I'm 24...

Sorry, IRL is in real life. I'm sure you will do much better than me, after my BFP I ate terribly and celebrated far too much, then the exhaustion and sickness hit! Today I'm eating: Breakfast: Mullerlight, banana and raspberries Lunch: Cheese and ham salad sandwich (HEs), apple Dinner...

Thanks Pregnant, that's so kind of you. That explains why I can't see the diary then! It sounds like we are both in the same boat then with similar amounts to lose and it being our first baby. It's nice to have a buddy with similar stats as lots of the other mums-to-be on here and IRL are much...

Pregnant - I don't have that book and I'm being very lazy and using a jar sauce. I'd like the recipe though if you get a chance to post it. Princess, I'd love to have a read of your diary but it keeps coming up with an error, very frustrating! My DH and I were TTC for 3 years, we got married in...

Good morning. How was your shopping trip missy? I'm going to have to hit the shops soon, even my leggings are starting to get uncomfy as they are pressing on my tummy. Hubby reckons I'm getting a bump but I don't think so, hopefully it pops out soon! Today I'm having: Breakfast: Mullerlight...

Such a relief Pregnant. I'm glad everything is well and that they are keeping an eye on you! X

Oh Nicki I could kiss you :D I had looked up S&V Snackajacks but they are syns too so the ryvitas sound like a good alternative. I will pick some up when I go shopping next week

Pregnant - your meal looks great, your sweet potato chips are perfect - I can never seem to get mine like that. I'm not a huge fan of fish usually but I like the sound of the Birdseye one. How are you feeling today?

Missy - have a lovely day. I'd love to see what you pick! Your menu sounds lovely once again! That's a good idea about the ryvita although it's the salt and vinegar from the crisps that I seem to crave. I'm having a quiet day, got some work to do at home. Can't believe I'm 19 weeks tomorrow, I...

Missy, I do need to up my veg...I'm having a good 4 portions of veg at dinner each night. I really struggle with fruit as I mainly fancy savoury stuff but I will give the overnight oats a go with some strawberries and blueberries, I need to stop my bread habit and the oats sound really filling...

Oh missy your menu sounds gorgeous. Love the sound of your dinner, what do you use as your marinade?

Missy, sounds lovely about Devon...well minus the seagulls. I'm well inland and was woken up by blooming wood pigeons cooing! I'm looking forward to seeing your diary. Mine is far too bread based but here goes: Breakfast: Toast with cheese (HEs), apple. Lunch: Egg mayo sandwich (HEB + 2)...

Missy - I will start posting my food diary tomorrow, you can keep tabs on me. I don't think I'm anaemic as my blood results from booking in were fine but I guess that could have changed. Pregnant - can't imagine how worried you are about spotting. I don't have any experience but I trawled...

Hello lovelies...how was your weekend? Missy you look wonderful! You're an inspiration...just reading your workouts makes me want to go have a nap! Jen I've not braved the scales for ages either. How far along are you now? I'm struggling to stay on plan as my energy just seems none...

Congratulations Pregnant. I understand the feeling of not wanting to announce your pregnancy straight away. I was the same as you, losing weight to get pregnant and surprisingly I got my BFP much much sooner than expected. You've done fantastically to lose almost 6 stone, well done! Is this your...

Argh I've been away and can't believe I've missed a birth. Congratulations tamkat...your baby boy is a beauty, he really suits his name! I'm really struggling to keep on plan lately as I'm just so tired, hungry all the time and craving crisps! Not a great mix but I'm getting back on the wagon...

Oh how exciting tamkat! Not long and you'll have a beautiful boy in your arms. I've got my 16week midwife appointment tomorrow and an appointment at the hospital which I am presuming is with the consultant as the letter doesn't say. Hopefully I will hear baby's heart beat!

Glad you're feeling much better. I have an appointment next week to see a consultant (at least I think it is...it's as clear as mud) due to a mix of BMI and family medical history. It does feel good once you're finally in the system, the first trimester seems to be a lot of waiting and worrying...

Lunch: Crofter Thick Veg Soup (6 syns), bread x2 (HEs) Dinner: Chicken breasts with hunter's sauce (7 syns) and cheese (HE), SW chips, baked beans and side salad Snacks: Homemade fruit salad (with blueberries, strawberries, pineapple, apple and peach), glass of milk (HE) Total syns: 13

I'm going to dust off the wii fit this evening and do half an hour of step to blow the cobwebs away. I'd like to gradually increase this until the evenings get lighter and I can take the dog for longer walks

I thought I would kick start my diary again as my nausea has pretty much disappeared and despite having a few hiccups, I'm ready to get back on plan. I'm 14+4 weeks pregnant and have put on 8lbs since I found out...not good! Lunch: Crofter's Thick Veg Soup (6 syns), WM bread (HE), 2 satsumas...

Oh Nicki, sorry to hear you've been ill. The chest infection sounds incredibly scary and I'm glad you got some reassurance about the meds, I hate it when medical professionals don't explain things and expect us to just blindly follow their advice. Good luck with your booking in appt, I have a...

Oh Missy how lovely is he! I hope you have a fabulous weekend, you'll have to keep us updated with your wedding plans :)

Gorgeous ladies with gorgeous bumps! I can't wait til I start showing but I doubt it will be anytime soon. I'm starting to feel a little better, seem to pick up every sniffle at the min and like you say, can't take anything for it!

You're doing fabulously! You look great in your new coat, it looks all toasty, perfect for this weather. Well done to you and your lovely hubby for getting through a very difficult time, you're an inspiration!

Sorry to hear about everyone suffering with headaches and migraines, bad at the best of times but worse when you're pregnant as you can't even take anything. Misty, I can't wait for spring either, I've picked up another awful cough/cold. Really trying to stick full on plan now, I don't really...

Your ice lollies are a brilliant idea, will try them when the weather starts to warm up. Oh I was meaning to ask you, what do you use to track your walking and calories burnt? Hope you have a lovely day x

Oh fantastic jenn! So pleased you've got a little pink bundle on the way :D

Sorry to hear about your family troubles, sometimes people think they know best even when they don't! I've never successfully made a poached egg, glad I'm not alone in my egg disasters! Your lunch looks yummy. What fish are you using for your fakeaway?

Oh Nicki - I was exactly the same at 8 weeks, still feels like forever until the scan. Sorry to hear you're feeling rubbish, I'm still not doing great food wise as I still feel sick, it's much better than it was though thankfully. Hopefully your sickness eases up very soon! DH and I went to...

Thanks for the congratulations...I'm still beaming! It still doesn't feel real jenn! I was utterly shocked when I saw that there was a baby in there and I didn't dream it. Not long at all until your scan, bet you can't wait to see the baby again. Am I right in remembering your bundle is a pink...

Hey everyone. I had my scan yesterday, it went really well. Was so strange/exciting to see the baby moving around. They managed to find the baby straight away and easily took measurements despite my big tummy. Hopefully the pic uploads! I'm 12+1 today, due on the 6th August!

Oh missy that is a wonderful scan pic...your baby has such a gorgeous face. Ah scotminx, congratulations on your boy! It does seem a long time to see your baby again after the 20 week scan. Has anyone previously had a 3D/4D scan? I'm keeping an eye open for any deals as I really want to be...

Oh hope you have a brilliant scan Missy. I've got mine on Thursday morning...I'm super anxious about it for some reason. Good luck cutting out the sugar, it's savoury stuff that I crave right now which is weird as usually I'm a chocolate monster. jenn - your day shopping sounds lovely, I've...

Congratulations and welcome Guru. Sorry to hear about your previous miscarriage, can't imagine how difficult it was for you. You've done really well with your loss so far. Are you having any symptoms just yet?

The sausage blobs sound interesting. Love sushi myself so jealous of your lunch! You finding it easier on EE?

Not much snow here, it's all turned into slushy ice - I nearly fell on my bum walking the dog lol. I'm sure you're doing absolutely fine jenn! Don't blame you for not wanting to know though. Yay that you have a bump, I'm looking forward to getting a hint of one but I know it wont be for a long...

Oh Missy...can I come round to yours? Your menu sounds delicious. I've not eaten so far today as I've felt icky. Most days though I feel like I could finish a 3 course banquet at 7.30 whereas before I was pregnant I rarely ate in the morning. Has anyone else woken up to snow today?

Sounds like you're having a busy day. Don't beat yourself up too much about going over your syns, it's understandable. You will easily balance it out over the rest of the week.

Missy - when is your scan? Mine is a week on Thursday, can't wait for it now...feels a long time coming. Well done for keeping up your gyming, wish I could say the same lol. I have noticed my energy is increasing and I no longer have to have 2 naps a day after a 10 hour sleep at night! tamkat...

Sorry to hear you didn't have a great loss. I sometimes suffer from water retention but it's usually because I never drink enough (naughty!) so I'm trying my hardest to get my 2 litres a day on top of anything else. Makes my skin and eyes look brighter too.

Thanks bursting. My energy seems to be on the up which is positive :) I weighed in this morning and I've lost 2lbs, despite having a less than perfect weekend. I feel so much better for being on plan although I'm struggling with ideas for dinner today, tomorrow and Wednesday though as DH is...

Thanks for your replies about the scan and screening for downs syndrome. Helps to have an idea what to expect as MW doesn't explain things in great detail. I've weighed and lost 2lbs...quite pleased as I had a few treats over the weekend. Well done on the 4lb loss Nicki, that's great...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hope your husband has a safe trip back and you can comfort each other. Look after yourself x

Nicki - you can be under consultant care due to various reasons so I wouldn't worry too much. I will be due to my BMI but I would have been anyway due to my medical history. I wish I'd taken the opportunity in the first few weeks to really focus on eating well but DH and I celebrated a bit too...

Congratulations to all the new BFPs! How are we all getting on? I've managed to stick to plan so far this week and feel quite pleased with myself. Hopefully I can carry it on at the weekend as that's the time when I struggle most. I have my 12 week scan in just under 2 weeks now...it can't...

Sorry to hear SP wasn't working out for you. I read up on it and figured I would really struggle to stick to it. Part of the joy of SW for me is that you aren't restricted but SP seems the opposite. Looking forward to seeing what you've lost though! Well done on the NSV :D

Ah thanks lovely. It's good to be back, I've missed it!

I'm good thanks lovely, how are you? Did you have a good Christmas? Lucky hubby going to China, will he get to go out and about or will his trip be purely work? EESP sounds interesting, good to shake things up and be inventive. Looking forward to seeing how you get on!

Love reading your diary bee, you're doing great! Your food pics always make me feel hungry :D

So I've been AWOL but back after a very naughty festive period. I've gained a bit (boo!) but I'm more than ready to get back on track with SW. I've read that there's been some changed but I'm not sure it's recommended for pregnant women so I'm going to stick with EE. I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and...

Happy new year everyone! How are you all doing? I've been completely AWOL as I've had a super busy Christmas and everything's getting back to normal. I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and have the MW coming to make a home visit (does anyone else have these?). I have my scan in 2 weeks which I'm really...

Hello Bee...sounds like you're doing brilliantly. I will catch up properly with your diary soon but just wanted to pop in and say hello!

Hello Bee, thanks for asking. I've been feeling absolutely dreadful and spent the last week or so sleeping. Starting to get better but way off track food wise...boo! How are you?

Hey everyone...how you all getting on? I've been wiped out with my awful cough and have spent all week sleeping. Been really bad food wise as I've felt nauseous and the only thing that makes it go is eating and obviously with it being Christmas I've been grabbing all the bad stuff. Trying not...

Missy that sandwich sounds amazing. I don't usually do crisp sandwiches and I'm not sure it's worth the syns but it tasted damn good! What a brilliant scan tamkat. Hurray for the collar bone appearance lol. Any plans for the weekend?

I'm so sleepy today...I tried to convince DH to have the day off this morning to look after me. Unsurprisingly he said no. I'm drinking loads of water to try and shift my nasty cough. Today: L: Crisp sandwich (HEB and 15 syns oops!) D: Chilli and rice (I had spag bol yesterday for dinner...

Thanks for asking Missy. I still feel pants...cough seems to have got worse over night, feels like I'm on my way to a 6 pack. I drank quite a lot last night in hope of flushing it out but just ended up with 100s of trips to the loo...or felt like it lol. Good point about getting it over and done...

That is very random. At least I'm not alone in my random egg based intolerance. I keep meaning to try the Heck sausages, they look so good. Sausage and mash is a favourite of mine too, real hearty comfort food perfect for winter.

I will try the honey and lemon in hot water, thanks for the tip Missy. Does getting your eyebrows threaded hurt? I usually pluck them or get them waxed when they grow wild lol. Your tattoos are gorgeous Bluebox. I love seeing other people's ink! I've got a rose on my foot and a Queen of Hearts...

I'm a woman on a mission to get my SF today. Lunch: Apple, satsumas, pasta-n-sauce (1 syn) Dinner: Chilli (loads of onion, peppers, mushrooms with kidney beans and baked beans) and rice (1 syn for sugar in the sauce) Supper: Weetabix and milk with a banana or porridge (HE) Total syns: 2

Glad to hear you weren't unwell with the flu jab Bluebox. Love that you couldn't tell if you bruised...what are your tattoos? I have 2 and was planning another before I got BFP! I will ask the midwife about it when I book in on 23rd. Does anyone have any home remedies to shift a cough? I'm...

Yummy Bee! Love the look of your breakfast stack. I love omelettes but they don't agree with me, not sure why as I can eat eggs done any other way. They're such a versatile meal and full of protein. Bless your hubby wanting a lie in at the weekend, mine is just the same!

Ah gorgeous ladies. I'm sure you will make up for lost time while she's back :)

I can't imagine my best friend being at the other side of the world. Bet you miss her a lot - especially if she's a masterchef standard chef lol!

Yay well done ticktock! You're obviously doing something right, even if it's not 100% of the time. I find the weather makes it so much more difficult to eat better. No one wants a salad when it's peeing down and barely above freezing outside lol.

Blimey I didn't know about the flu jab only preventing 1 strain. I've got asthma so always offered it but never have it. I'm not sure whether to have it now I'm pregnant. I've read it shouldn't cause any flu-like symptoms as it's a dead vaccine rather than an active one but I suppose it depends...

A catch up from your Aussie bestie sounds amazing! What a lovely treat before xmas!

Lucozade and McChicken sandwiches is a strange combo. Hopefully I don't get that bad lol. The tiredness has kicked in...feels like I have jet lag! Today is: Lunch: Apple, satsumas, pasta-n-sauce (1 syn) Dinner: Ham, pea and cheese risotto (5 syns cheese) Supper: Weetabix, milk (HEs) and...

Oops about falling over. I almost did the same while walking the dog today! Your Mexican dinner looks amazing btw. I love your food diary too lol. The peanut drink sounds interesting...I'm not keen on peanut butter but imagine it's quite a comforting drink.

Bluebox that's a fantastic menu. Sorry about your nightmares and being unable to get back to sleep. I've had the same recently and it really takes it out of you the next day. Missy Sorry you feel yuck. I dont think the weather helps at all. Love the sound of the duck. I woke up this morning...

Your Christmas tree looks lovely and it sounds as though you had a brilliant walk, well done Bee. You're smashing it!

I'm OK thank you. Feel a bit sick and just eating what I can which means I'm not getting as much superfree as I'd like. Lunch: Ravioli (1 syn) Dinner: Pizza chicken breasts with peppers (2 syns for pesto/salsa sauce, 5 syns for cheese), SW chips with smoked paprika and baked beans Supper...

Thanks Bee. So pleased with your loss this week, you really deserved it after last week.

Thanks for all the lunch/dinner ideas. I feel like I've got into a bit of a rut but there's some good ideas here. I always meal plan for dinners but I think I should start doing it for lunch too.

Well done Bee! So happy for you!

Yep ticktock. First pregnancy. I'm hitting the tired stage just about now. Finding it hard to stick to SW. Went out for DH's work do on Saturday, the food was awful so didn't eat much but made up for it yesterday with a huge McDs, coke and chicken and pesto salad and a family size chocolate bar...

Hi everyone. I'm exhausted today. Couldn't sleep last night til about 4am, was up with DH at 7. I managed to sleep from 8-10 but I'm so tired I could cry. I have tonnes of stuff to be getting on with but I just have no motivation. Felt a bit sick this morning but it was possibly in my head...

Hello! I've been AWOL past few days as it was DH's work do on Saturday. The meal was awful and I hardly touched it so I didn't go over my syns thankfully. It's such a shame to waste time eating awful food. That's why I love SW. Waffle - the pregnancy is going well thanks. I've felt a little...

Congratulations Monkey! What fantastic news after what I'm sure was 8 long and hellish years of TTC. Hopefully now you're off the meds, the swelling and your weight will go down. When your sickness kick in? I'm 5+3 and so far I've not had any nausea but I'm expecting it to hit soon.

I weighed this morning so I knew what the damage from last week was. I gained 4lbs. Can't say it was totally unexpected as we celebrated a lot. I'm determined to get under 17st before Xmas day! It's been absolutely freezing here lately...I must admit though I like the frosty mornings as it's...

Oh how exciting Jenn! Bet everyone will be so thrilled. I weighed this morning and put on 4lbs. Not impressed but it's down to the celebrating me and DH did. Onwards and upwards though. I'm hoping to get under 17st before Xmas day...should be doable, I hope!

Thanks for the congratulations lovelies! I'm still in shock! I put on 4lbs since I last weighed due to all the celebrating. I'm aiming for under 17st before Xmas day. I have my DH's work do tomorrow, it's a 3 course meal but I've tried to opt for the health choices (soup, turkey and a little...

I've made it before and really enjoyed it. I will take a photo if I remember before I start shovelling it in haha. I always aim to have at least 1 dinner a week that's meat free just to keep costs down really. The HEB garlic bread sounds like a great idea!

Oh sounds great Bee. I've heard fantastic things about the Davina work outs...let us know how you get on. The ryvitas sound really good, are they the ones from approved foods?

Today looks like: Lunch: Vegetable soup and a side salad (6 syns - I should really make from scratch for next time!) Dinner: As I didnt have it yesterday...Baked bean lasagne with loads of peppers, chopped tomatoes, mushrooms and onions and topped with cheese (HE) (3.5 syns for the sugar/pesto...

Thanks Bursting! I love that SW is pregnancy friendly. I didn't start the plan that long ago and had great success with it so I'm sure that will continue.

That sounds like a lovely meal plan. I'm so glad I don't like mince pies as my mum must be related to your MIL and tries to shove them down your neck as soon as you're through the door! Oh I hate it when women wear thin leggings and just a top...you cant help but look! I always team mine with...

That's lovely Jenn. Wow I bet all those boys bring you lots of fun and mayhem lol. I don't blame you for shopping online, I've done the majority of mine that way as I can't stand going round the shops near Christmas. I'm good today thanks. Feeling a bit sleepy but glad the cramps/twinges I was...

It's lovely, one of my faves. Even nice with king prawns but I don't have any in and I really don't fancy a trip to the supermarket today. My total syns today is 12 as my dressing was 2 syns. I can't believe it's Wednesday already!

That looks so good. I'd love an invite round yours for dinner when you serve that!

I've changed my mind already as I've found some chorizo in the fridge than needs using up so... Dinner: Spicy chorizo paella (5 syns for the chorizo) - I love this as it's so easy to make, tastes amazing and looks so colourful! Total syns today: 13

Looks incredible...I don't think you'd have fit another pork steak in there if you tried :D

Oh shame about the salmon but I think steak is an excellent substitute. Menu looks delicious like always Bee!

So today looks like this: Breakfast: Toast (HE and 5 syns) Lunch: Bacon and egg salad with thousand island dressing (3 syns - roughly...I will double check at lunch) Dinner: Baked bean lasagne with loads of peppers, chopped tomatoes, mushrooms and onions and topped with cheese (HE) (3.5 syns...

Well done everyone. I didn't weigh this week as me and DH spent a few too many days celebrating last week as I found out I'm pregnant. Only 5 weeks so very early days but I'm over the moon. Really determined to keep on SW though as I'd ideally like to lose or at least not gain much while pregnant.

Ah I bet nursery seems a bit nerve racking! She looks so much like you!

Ah Jenn, congratulations...that a fantastic scan picture. How far along are you? Just a 1lb gain is fantastic, well done. Hope I can follow in your successful footsteps!

Missy I reckon I'm due early August. Your DD2's birth sounds really traumatic! I'm carrying on with SW as my dad has Type 1 Diabetes and my maternal grandad has type 2...I know this can mean I'm more at risk of gestational diabetes. I am booked in with the midwife for the 23rd...seems forever...

Oh Missy we are quite close in terms of dates. This is my first so I'm being a bit eager...and it helps take my mind off being anxious for a 5 minutes. Tamkat...I'm so impressed you're still in your skinnies at almost 28 weeks!

I bet you'll have it full in no time with all your lovely meals. I like having a stocked up freezer full of left overs...like having a supply of healthy ready meals. The stepper sounds really interesting, I'm only walking the dog on short routes at the minute as it's muddy and gets dark so early...

Thanks so much waffle! How old is your little one? Such a cutie!

That's interesting about the solar flares and full moon. I too feel that Xmas shopping has been easier, not sure why that is though. I've got a few presents left to get - I'm stuck on the inlaws but going to make DH sit down tonight and help me look/think. The chest freezer is a good idea. We...

Oh sorry you didn't sleep well. I'm exhausted today too...I think I need to hibernate lol x

Feeling sleepy today, hoping DH comes home and offers to make dinner later :p Breakfast: Toast (HE and 5 syns) Lunch: Fruit, pasta-n-sauce (I know these aren't great but I feel so tired!) Dinner: Meatball spag bol (3.5 syns for sugar/pesto in the sauce) Snacks: Chocolate milk shake (HE and 3...

I am truly stunned by what you're doing Bluebox, how you speak about your family makes me smile. It certainly isn't boring but I bet you cannot wait to finally let it slip. I'm only 5 weeks along so it's very early days. I've just had a call from the GP who told me she couldn't speak to the...

Wow Bluebox, what an incredible thing to do. Congratulations to you all. I had an appointment with my GP today, she was pretty pants really but has prescribed the a higher dose of folic acid and referred me to the midwife who will apparently be in touch. Hopefully I get the information about...

That's great advice, thank you. I will start having all my syns then as I'm sure the sickness will kick in soon enough! How far along are you tamkat? I need to read the full thread don't I! I'm feeling pretty tired after having random insomnia the past few nights.

Glad you've figured it out lovely. It's so hard when you've really tried and you gain.

Hello everyone, hope you don't mind me joining in. After TTC for over 3 years, I found out I was pregnant last week and from my rough calculations, I am around 5 weeks...so due early August. It's still early days and I'm sure the sickness will kick in soon BUT I'm determined not to gain weight...

Oh thanks tamkat - will come and find you :)

Thanks Bee! It was such a shock...I still can't quite believe it. I'm going to stick with SW as I do feel better when on plan and I enjoy eating healthier, plus it will set me up for good habits later on.

I recently found out that I'm 4/5 weeks pregnant and although it's very early days, I have decided I want to continue with SW EE so I hopefully don't gain any weight other than the baby. I do SW from home so don't have a consultant to ask but are there any changes to the plan for pregnant...

Hi Bursting - thank you for your encouragement! Do check out mushy pea curry, it's really easy and very filling. Perfect for winter. So I haven't mentioned my good news as I still can't quite believe it. I found out last week that I'm pregnant! It's still very early days and I'm rather anxious...

Oh sorry you gained Bee. If you've started more exercise it may just be your body retaining water. Hope you have a big loss next week.

Lol glad I'm not alone with the axe murder thing! SW festive treats sound good, I really need to try things like that!

I always put onions, mushrooms and peppers in my curry to get my superfree.

Great minds you and your hubby with the fakeaway! Your Thanksgiving dinner looked really lovely. Can't wait to see your Chinese.

Haha aw! I hate getting up in the night...always convince myself there's an axe murderer waiting to grab me lol! Hubby is working til 10 tonight and til 5 tomorrow but I'm going to go spend the day at my parents and hopefully have a nice quiet one Sunday...hubby wants us to go celebrate some...

Had a sleepless night and want to reach for the comforts today so quick and easy is my motto: Breakfast: Fruit Lunch: Beans on toast (5 syns) Dinner: Ham and pea risotto Supper: Weetabix, milk (HEs) and banana Syns: 5

Oh your poor Mum! It sounds like she's having a tough time right now. I have my fingers crossed for you both x

Lovely as always. Happy thanksgiving to you too Bee!

Yeah I will just low syn the rest of the week. Try to make up for it. I will share more when I can about my news lovely. How are you today? Your Mum getting on well? x

So today has started off badly. I have had some exciting/shocking news this morning which was only calmed with the help of a massively synned pot of Boots Honey and Mustard Chicken pasta and a brownie. I don't feel guilty as I know I will be back on the wagon tomorrow...will have a healthy...

I might start doing it too, seems good motivation (and I've just bought a new dinner set haha)

It's really lovely, tastes a little like chip shop curry sauce to me. I bung a load of peppers, mushrooms and onions in before the beans and peas. The recipe makes loads too so I stick what's left in the freezer for the evenings I can't be bothered cooking.

Oh yummy bee! I love seeing your food pics. I feel the same after a trip to the doctors, always try to boost my immune system after going as well.

This is what I will be eating today: Breakfast: Apple, weetabix (HE), milk (HE) and banana Lunch: Vegetable sushi and a side salad (1) Dinner: Chicken bhuna (11) and boiled rice, poppadom (4) Total syns: 16

Yay! Well done ticktock. Brilliant loss despite your fall off the wagon. Sounds as though you've got your mojo back!

I bet you're a little soup master after all you've made!

Oh Karenn that's fantastic. Congratulations! I lost 4lbs this week. I'm really pleased that the plan is working and seems doable for life.

Today I'm going to try drink loads of water. I really struggle with drinking throughout the day and seem to down water when I feel thirsty rather than sipping away. Lunch: Tuna and salad sandwich (HE and 5 syns for bread, 2 syns mayo), cheese (HE), leek and ham pasta Dinner: Mushy pea curry...

Thanks Blond. I'm sure your weekends aren't too bad as you're going in the right direction!

I hope all is well with your Mum and I'm glad things seem to be on the up. Delicious menu as always. Love the sound of the slaw!

Oh I will make it one night this week for him then as it's recommended so highly! Slaw and wedges sound like the perfect sides for a fakeaway

That's lovely...that's always the best feeling. I hate having a weekend where Monday comes and you feel exhausted. How is your Mum lovely?

Glad you had a loss, despite star week and taking your meds. The weekend was lovely thanks, just had a quiet one though. We visited family on Saturday and went shopping/relaxed yesterday. Did you get up to much? x

It is indeed. I used to feel so drained and 'blah' before and dread weigh in as I never lost more than a pound or 2...now I'm losing and have much more energy! And like you say, my hubby eats everything I do and enjoys it. Oh BTW, I showed him your burger in a bowl and he keeps pestering me to...

So I've just weighed and I've lost 4lbs this week! I'm absolutely thrilled. Minimins and everyone's support and guidance is helping to keep me on track. Can't believe I've lost half a stone in just 2 weeks on a plan where I can actually eat food!

Tonight is date night so me and hubby will be having a bit of a naughty dinner Breakfast: Fruit Lunch: Ham, egg and salad sandwich (HE) Dinner: Pulled pork (2 syns), small tortilla wraps x 2 (10 syns), cheese (HE), salsa (2 syns), peppers, onions and plenty of salad I'm going to weigh later so...

Here's what I had over the weekend: Saturday: Brunch: Fruit, bacon and egg open sandwich (HE) Dinner: Mum's lasagne (5 syns for the cheese), 1 piece of garlic bread (5 syns), 3 new potatoes and loads of salad. Supper: Pasta-n-sauce (1 syn) and mini pack of Haribo starmix (minus the fried eggs...

Glad I'm not alone Blondcat...it's so difficult getting out of the habit. I managed another Saturday night with going too mad and I logged what I had in MFP (I know we're not supposed to use it when on SW but I like to have an idea of what I'm eating) and it came in at 1800 calories. So not...

Yay! Well done bee! You're well on track to lose a stone by Xmas!

Oh ticktock...hope you managed to dust yourself off and get back on track. 3lbs is still something to be proud of...it's the same as a human brain weighs! It's difficult to keep going when you're not losing and you see people who've dropped 5lbs in a week etc BUT you have to remind yourself of...

The spritzer is a good idea but maybe I should try avoid it all together. We aren't massive drinkers anyway. I am going to my husband's work do the first week of December and I plan on saving syns throughout the week to have a few drinks. I've just seen on the SW website that a 25ml serving of...

Oh blimey bee. You need to do what's best for you. I bet it's very rewarding but like you say, flexibility is very important x

Can't believe we are rolling up to another weekend - where does time go?! Will be sitting down to Christmas dinner before I know it. As I mentioned before, I really struggle with Saturday nights. I often visit family and have dinner at my Mum's and when I get home, I often want to have a few...

I agree, people only use it to brag...I try and focus on the good stuff but sometimes I have to take a step back. I completely agree with your last sentence, every job I've ever has there's been a patronising, lazy ass who made me cry. I much prefer being my own boss, making decisions for...

Glad your cheque has cleared in time. We have a fridge and fruit bowl that needs filling with some healthy and colourful superfrees too! I often take a break from FB too as I find it can sometimes have a negative affect on me...I start comparing myself to other's seemingly amazing lives and...

Breakfast: Didn't fancy anything Lunch: Apple, tangerines, egg mayo open sandwich (2 syns mayo, 6 syns bread) Dinner: Bacon/ham and pea risotto (5 syns cheese) Supper: Weetabix with milk (HEs) and banana Total syns: 13

Oh it looks lovely, I think I might make it for lunch tomorrow...any tips?

There's 10 syns...luckily I didn't have both in the pack. I need to find something a bit lower in syns to reach for in the evening when I want something sweet. That sucks that you STS, especially as you've stuck to it. Bet it's really hard to keep the motivation. Oh campfire stew sounds...

That looks seriously good!

Here's what I'm having today: Breakfast: Fruit (Apple, satsumas, banana) Lunch: Boiled egg salad sandwich (HEB plus 5 syns for extra bread and 2 syns for mayo) Dinner: Left over cheese, leek and ham tagliatelle (1 syn) Snack: Grapes Syns: 8

Oh lovely, I hope the pain goes soon. Must be really difficult for you. Don't worry about it your meds make you gain, just think of all the healthy changes you have made that your body will be thanking you for, even if it doesn't show on the scales. I too hate taking painkillers but I've now...

How is everyone getting on? I had another poptart shaped stumble last night so I've got hubby to take them to work. I'm going to have a few days low synning to make up for it.

That looks incredible...will definitely be trying that one. I like meals that feel like you're having something naughtier like this and the pizza chicken! Your frittata sounded lovely too, will give that a go soon.

The frittata sounds good - what did you have in it? The furries sound adorable, I have my greyhound curled up next to me all cosy. Burger in a bowl sounds delicious, reckon that would be something my hubby would enjoy too. It's never too early for a bit of Christmas cheer!

Oh a soup maker is a great idea. Sending positive thoughts to you and your Mum. As you're dog sitting, what breed is your furry friend?

Hi there! Slimming World is a fantastic weigh to lose weight as it teaches you to make healthier choices. I've been on the plan a few weeks now and my eating habits have changed so much already. I don't feel deprived like on some other plans and I truly believe this is a way of eating for life...

Thanks for the support! Today's menu: Breakfast: Banana, apple, satsumas Lunch: Super speed soup with 2 slices of bread (HE and 5 syns), sliced pastrami. Dinner: Cheese, leek and ham tagliatelle with extra cheese (HE plus 1 syn for an extra extra bit!) Snack/supper: Grapes and a POPTART...

I hope all goes well with your mother and she makes a very speedy recovery. Sorry to hear that you're in pain, I'm sure any medication shouldn't have any affect on your loss...just make sure you drink plenty. The mini stepper sounds like a good idea, especially for when the weather is pants and...

Well done Bee! That's a great loss. Group sounds interesting. The jelly sweets seem a brilliant idea for those evenings in front of a film.

Oh sorry you've not had a loss this week, it will definitely be down to the dreaded star week...bet you have a great loss next WI. I've had aubergine in things like ratatouille and I do think those and courgettes are quite similar. I will probably give squash a miss then. I've never had fennel...

Just weighed and I have lost 3lbs...really chuffed! Breakfast: Apple, satsumas Lunch: Super speed soup Dinner: Chicken thighs (skin removed) marinading in sweet chilli spice mix (4 syns) with either SW chips or savoury rice (1 syn) and beans. Supper: Weetabix with milk (HEs) and a banana...

Oh I WI and I've lost 3lbs this week, really pleased :)

Yesterday I had a bit of a poptart shaped blip...I weigh later today so hopefully it won't have undone my hard work. Yesterday's diary: Breakfast: Fruit salad Lunch: Ham salad sandwich (5 syns for extra bread), vegetable sushi (1.5 syns) Dinner: Pork casserole with onion, carrots, leeks...

Wow! Well done Blondcat! The detox sounds a tough one but I be you'll see amazing results. I imagine detoxing feels like a fresh start and reignites your motivation. Welcome Gibs! I find other people's stories and diaries really motivate me too. Have you started a diary?

Hey everyone, Hope you had a good weekend! I spent the day at my Mums Saturday then Christmas shopping yesterday and managed to be pretty good until I got home and had a poptart! I weigh in later today so I'm hoping for a decent loss despite that blip! Shame about the squash ticktock I...

Love the look of your roast...good luck with WI, let us know how you get on!

Today was like this: Breakfast: Bacon and egg sandwich (HE and 5 syns for the extra bread) Lunch: Banana, satsumas, apple Dinner: I visited my Mum today who made meat and potato pie with carrots, broccoli, green beans - I didn't eat the pie pastry though (5 syns gravy) Supper: Pasta in sauce...

Haha our time in Vegas went in a pretty similar pattern with romantic 2 course lunches and 3 course dinners with plenty of cocktails and gin...then often a slice of pizza or cake before heading to bed. We were there 2 weeks so averaged a pound a day, even with all the walking! What is your...

Blondcat I love your hair in your avatar...you're a gorgeous lady!

Well done losing the weight before. That's the only thing about things like Juice Plus, they're not as sustainable long term. Good luck with SW, hope you see fantastic results!

Well done Hootie, your colleague sounds as though she's insecure/jealous of your brilliant success. Dolly Oh no, why did you mention festive bakes! I absolutely adore them. I'm Christmas shopping Sunday and it's almost a tradition to have one and a Christmas Starbucks - not anymore. You're...

Here's today's menu: Lunch: Fruit (apple, satsumas) Dinner: Sausages (10syns - yikes!) sautéed potatoes, brocolli, baby corn, green beans and gravy (2.5 syns) Supper: Weetabix with milk (HEs) and a banana Total syns: 12.5

Hi there, Wanted to start this to keep a log of what I eat to keep me on track and motivated. I'm in my 20s and recently got married, at my heaviest I weighed 20st10lbs. I managed to lose 4 stone before the wedding by calorie counting at 1200 cals a day. This probably was too low and I often...

Hi Lisa, I weighed in at 20st 10lbs last year (and I'm only short) and lost 4 stone in the run up to my wedding in September. Had a fantastic honeymoon and put some back on but started slimming world a couple weeks ago so I didn't use the excuse of December/Christmas to have a big binge. I...

Have you got any plans for the weekend? Glad to hear the hospital visit was ok, it sounds as though they almost endorse SW!

I love the sound of Christmas soup...I think even my hubby would enjoy that. Going to check it out now

I've been thinking about this, you could cook in advance like a nut roast or a bean meatloaf type thing and take slices of that with salad or soup. Or maybe get some sushi rice and make sushi with veg and seaweed. I've tried this before and cucumber, avocado and peppers were lovely. Let us...

I've found that pineapple makes my mouth sore and thought it was because I was eating them when they weren't quite ripe enough but maybe it is this. The last time I had kiwi it 'burnt' my mouth and left my tongue feeling funny for ages so maybe it's an allergy instead!

Hi there, Boring question I'm afraid. I'm going to make super speed soup on Sunday so I can have it for lunches next week but does anyone know how many servings it makes? Oh and also, has anyone found that it has boosted their losses? Thanks

Hope you enjoyed your Chinese ticktoc. I hate it when my meals don't always turn out the best. I had chilli for dinner and put a bit too much chilli powder/cayenne pepper in and it was quite hot. I managed to finish it and didn't think it was too bad but my hubby was a bit of a drama queen about...

Thanks for your replies. What you've said really makes sense. I am going to try have most if not all of my 15 syns then and use them to have extra HEs, oil etc, it's a good point that I can lower syns closer to goal if needed.

I was wondering the same. I usually have between 5-10 a day but that's just because I'm trying to not snack on food that has syns and I make most meals from scratch.

I don't go to class, no. This forum is invaluable for me really as it has so many recipes, tips and support. Veg box does sound incredibly posh. I've had to fill up the fruit bowl again today...think I've eaten more fruit in the past 3 weeks or so than I have in my whole life :D Well done Dolly...

Maybe you could take some kind of beany/lentil salad with quinoa/rice/pasta for lunch?

3.5lbs is a brilliant loss, bet you're so pleased! I'm doing fine this week, it's my first full week on plan (I started just before my 2 wedding parties - doh!) and I'm just preparing for my usual triggers over the weekend. Your menu sounds lovely, I'm probably going to have weetabix and...

Lovely menu. A trip to the zoo sounds lovely, the perfect way to get some exercise without really noticing!

Well done Kirsty...such a brilliant achievement. I think losing slowly gives you time to adjust to this way of eating for life.

Hi Guru, I completely understand where you're coming from. I don't really have a goal as like you I want to be a certain dress size rather than weight. I think taking it in half stone chunks and re-evaluating is the best bet. Then once you're happy, you can stop.

That does sound strange. The only thing I can think of it being is water retention but then I don't think that would affect your whole body. Off topic completely but it's good to see a local on here. I'm a similar weight (although much shorter)...let me know if you would like to buddy up :)

Hello. I'm pretty new to SW too, Minimins is great for support, advice and recipes. I often look through people's food diaries (and feel jealous) for meal inspiration. My top tip for SW is to be organised. Take snacks/lunches to work with you and have a supply of low/syn free snacks you can grab...

You're doing great, any loss is another step in the right direction.

TickTock I know how difficult it is losing weight with PCOS, it's definitely not an excuse...it's a valid reason. I don't think people realise how difficult the condition can be. 2lbs is a brilliant loss, you should be really pleased.

ticktock I think some people are naturally able to lose weight quicker than others. I also think your dieting history can have an affect too. You had a 3lb loss in your first week, I don't think that is small or slow :)

Wow! Thank you so much for your replies. It is incredible to see how the plan has worked for you all. I love the idea of breaking the target down into half stones and having non scale goals, it seems like it will be more motivating that way. Thank you again, you've really inspired me.

Oh Jojo...I know the feeling about being scared! The first time the scales came in at 20st10, I couldn't believe it. You've created a gorgeous little baby so don't give yourself too hard a time. At least you will be going in the right direction rather than ignoring it.

Thank you for your replies, it is really encouraging. Love the idea of little treats to keep me going, as well as breaking it into smaller chunks. Well done everyone...some true inspirations x

That is fantastic! A brilliant loss. I've not weighed today as planned but going to weigh in the morning. I had a bit of a naughty weekend as it was my wedding reception but I didn't go too mad. It's possibly going to be 'star week' too for me this week, so I might just weigh in next week. I'm...