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Love this post. A great little reminder how not to cheat the plan and yourself.

Another friday weigher here. Just changed from a monday. :)

Hi. :-) :-) :-) My old mini friends are awol too. I need some buddies too. Huge hugs, im so sorry to hear about your mum. She'd still be cheering you on, you've got this. I keep a food diary, do you? Im a reloser too, 5.5st to target after losing 8'5.

Id love cheerleaders if anyone wants to cheer me on. My diary is everydays a green day. Xxx Id like some new diaries to follow too. I lost 8'5st on sw (11st total). Ive regained some having 2 babies. Im working on getting back there.

....... would like to be 4st lighter at least. 5.5st for target. I would like to go and stay to group every week and remember how much this means to me. I want to be comfortable in my own skin, enjoying exercise and wearing a whole new wardrobe. How about you?

You can do it! :-)

Long time no chat, I hope you're well.xxx

B you're doing really well! 7lb is very achievable! How are your babies?

Yay that's an excellent loss especially in December. I'm doing the same, trying to make a push to eat well knowing the mince pies are coming lol. All ready for Christmas?

A sts is great well done. Milled wine sounds perfect. I need to make some I think.

My portions are big too but I'm convinced it helps. All my losers in group eat like horses so I'm following suit lol.

Is an advent choc really 2 syns. That seems loads for a tiny chocolate. Homemade pizza sounds lush. You're doing really well b.

Ahhh nooo. Growth spurt maybe. It's so darn easy to gain when you're tired because you literally eat to stay awake. It's so cruel. Have two great days, you can do this!

You're doing brilliantly. Going from 1 to 2 is hard work. I remember it well. By the time you get to 5 you realise you can't do it all and doing what you can is ok. I'm missing chocolate too. I'm being sooooo good right now. 1 night feed is amazing! I have a snacker. I wonder who she gets that...

How's your week going b? I can't believe how quickly you're shedding the baby weight! Jealousy consumes me hehe! You'll be ready for another in no time lol. Is she sleeping well? X

Congratulations on a brilliant 2lb loss! You're flying back to target.

Excellent diary. You're doing great. How do you stop at half a snickers lol.

I'm reading!! All but 10lbs wow! You've done brilliantly!

Well done on your loss you fought for that, it was very deserved. It's not easy with a new baby and lack of sleep. We're having 5am wake ups here as well as 3 hourly breastfeeds. Oliver's such a cutie! I hope he's coping with his cold.

Colic is tough, it should be gone by about 11 weeks. The early days are tough. Your poor friend, absolutely devastating news. None of us really know what's coming. It shows how important it is to live for today and to love our families. You absolutely deserved that cider.

Honestly I can't get away with the extra healthy extras. Last time my consultant was clueless so I only had one extra a and I lost weight. This time on the healthy extras I've plateaud. But this week I've cut out bread and I'm losing. It's different for everyone. I'd say have your allowed...

Hi buzi, after my last baby I lost 8.5st. I've had another baby and I'm still 5st down (7 from my heaviest ever). I had a section this time too and diabetes and right now despite eating well my scales won't budge but I'm sticking at it because they will eventually. My baby was born in jan. :-)...

4lbs off is amazing well done. Sorry I haven't been around but I hope baby is well. X

It's so slow for me too. But that animal just carry on eating healthily. It'll come off and stay off. X

Hi Sam I am are you ok?

You're going so well. I still have my mummy tummy. :-/ Yay for infacol, hopefully this will help. It sounds like you're doing great. Enjoy his littleness, all of a sudden my baby seems massive.

Omg he's a gorgeous little squidge! All of a sudden my baby seems big lol.

I did with my third, it was my easiest labour. I found my happy place and focused on the positive. It helped so much. 2nd babies are usually quicker you'll be fine. Chocolate just slips down too easily.

Don't worry about the weight. I think I started back too soon because the minute I went totally back on plan I stopped losing weight. You have plenty of time just enjoy the changes. Little boys are gorgeous. They love their mums. I've had a 9lb 11 baby it's big you did amazingly well.

Please don't feel bad. I remember that feeling. It will stabilise. Keep going with your diary it definitely helps. I bought maternity jeans at 12 weeks that didn't last me a month, I was so annoyed. A bit of chocolate will do you good, enjoy it. Your choices are always good anyway.

Congratulations he's absolutely stunning. I knew you'd have a boy, I did guess when you were in your first trimester. You've grown a beauty! Soak him all up they grow so fast. Love his name. Rest and recover Hun. Xxx

You've gone quiet! Hopefully this means you've had baby or are close to it. Good luck Hun. X

You can refuse a sweep absolutely! They just made me uncomfy for a few hours then nothing. Only after induction when having an internal a mw gave me a slight sweep and after that my waters broke. It'll only work if your close to going anyway. Nearly there Hun it could honestly happen any night...

Nothing works Hun. Only thing that's worked for me is getting pushed over doing the splits and landing of the palms of my hands. That induced labour but it wasn't nice. 5 babies and nothing works apart from maybe sex but you'd need a heck of a lot. Just chill and relax. Baby is worth the wait (...

Just popping in to wish you well dougal. Your pg has flown by. Hang on in there you're doing really well, the end result is well worth it honestly. X

How's the bump? Scan soon? :-D I hope you're well, exciting times. Hopefully you're enjoying a few treats.

Hi! My baby's little still but last time I fed for 2years 2 months and I kept my hex up until about 18 months. I'd say as long as you're losing keep the healthy extras! :-)

You'll definitely get extra scans but don't let them scare you. If baby's a girl she may be lighter naturally, mine were. But I bet baby b would love a brother! Definitely milk the Mother's Day excuse! 16 week scans are lovely as baby looks like a proper baby.

Private 16 week gender scan? Lol so naughty to cheat. I agree on the gd bit, a nice 9lber would be lovely I'm guessing lol! It'll be fine, you popped baby b out, baby b reloaded will be easier.

Please don't feel bad about a chunk of Easter egg or similar. That's the baby's portion so its allowed. I'm honestly amazed at how quickly your pregnancy is going but it's always the way when you're not the one pg. :-) Good luck getting a toddler to wake up later. Better advice would be for you...

I thought the placenta was fascinating. I didn't see it this time but I have before. I'm generally squeamish but I couldn't help but wonder at the placenta that gave my baby life. I won't be doing it again though, I'm both relieved and sad about it. Good luck to all the mums waiting for their baby.

Haha eventually you've spilt the beans! Congrats again it's wonderful news! Have a happy and healthy pregnancy. 4lbs is great!

That's a great plan good luck Hun. X

Missy you're feeding him really well. I wonder if switching the formula top up time will help. Just wondering because your night time milk is richer than your daytime milk. Maybe a ff before bed at say 7/8 then he might have a good stretch until 11 then breastfeed through the night? Not sure...

Hi I don't post much here but I've had 5 babies and I get this every time. On one occasion I was put on a 24hr ECG. It's literally increased blood flow and working too hard. Exhaustion and a lack of water usually means it gets worse. Drink more and rest more and it should settle. Hth. X

My scar is below my pubic line so should be totally hidden as it fades. It did gape a bit for a while but it's ok now. I had no bruising- none visible anyway. The only real trouble after the initial obvious pains was a muscle pain that was sheer agony but even that's ok now. The area directly...

Today's been a terrible day. Whoops lol. I wonder if that's the difference between elective and emergency sections. I'm fine walking. I must have done miles today around the city and around a designer village. I wonder if its a case of less bruising etc? Or maybe it's luck of the draw? 2st...

I hope you're well b. x

Seth is way too cute! 1st5lb is a great loss especially as you didn't gain too much to start with, be proud. I've lost just over 2st and baby's 3 weeks but I gained so much more than you. It'll keep coming off Hun. Exercise is daunting right now but we'll get there eventually. I'm in no rush. ;-p

She's beautiful. I hope going back to work is ok, it's always hard to do.

Bloods were all fine and she's above her birth weight now. And she's pinker yay! And she's totally squishy! How are all the other babies and mums doing?

A sts sounds good especially as you're safely in target range. Have a lovely lunch. Tea sounds great. Edited to correct crazy typo lmao!

Post whoring! Hv came baby is still a bit jaundiced and may need another blood test to rule out extended jaundice causes. Pretty sure she's fine as she's so much pinker than she was a week ago. Stressful stuff though. But she's gained 6oz in 3 days so she's on the right track.

Excellent! 7 seems like loads! Bring on the toast lol!

It's lovely that they want to cuddle their babies but tough while they're so delicate. I'm surprised I didn't get a gtt test but even in previous PG's when over the bmi I was never tested- no idea why but I think I slipped the net. I didn't realise that it was compulsory for Asian ladies, always...

Porridge! Excellent i'll have room for porridge for supper then! That could work out well. I'm hungry all the time and I don't think my meals are big enough because I keep looking for sugary snacks. Exhaustion could be to blame too though.

No I wasn't tested as my booking bmi was under 30. But she came early and was 8lb13oz and combining that with my 5.5st gain despite my efforts to be good (for first 30 weeks anyway lol after that I lost the plot) and I had 3x the normal water level. The kids adore her. The only real issue is...

Hi can I join! Baby is nearly 2 weeks old now. I had a little girl, she's totally squidgy. She's breasted and I can't remember how many a's and b's I'm allowed on a green day, does anyone know? I have 4st4.5lb to get back to target. Looks like I may have had gestational diabetes although it...

Hey lovely! I hope you're feeling well. Is baby b adjusting to you being back in work? Boston sounds awesome, you must have travelled to some amazing places.

Hi girls I'm back. New baby arrived last week. I had a baby girl. Breast feeding is going well but I've got 4st4.5lb to lose to get back to target. I hope all mums and babies are well. X

Honestly they are a total bargain. We've not had any leaks or rashes and they fit perfectly. I won't ever convert back to pampers now unless I spot a bargain that's irresistible.

Dougal, her name is Layla. :-) Nappies- Aldi have been absolutely brilliant, I can't fault them. Newborn 1 and 2 we've had no complaints with. In hospital I changed her nappy 24 times in 24 hours as she was pooptastic and at £1.69 a pack that's perfect.

Hi peeps. Sorry I haven't had time to update. I had to spend a week on hospital as I was a cord prolapse risk. Baby is here now though and a week old. We had two days in hospital with jaundice but things are improving now. We had a baby girl! So in love with her. Exhausted from it all and...

B your inbox is full lol! :-)

Dougal lovely news! And cute scan pic.

Dougal I hear you on the spd it's torrured me through each pg. keep your legs together where you can and rest when you can. I wish there was a quick fix. X

Happy new year ladies and bumps! 2 weeks to go for me. I'm nearing full capacity lol. How's everyone feeling? I'm close to the point where I'd actually welcome labour pains. Feeling heavy now.

Happy new year b!!!!! I hope you have a fantastic year. Baby b will become so funny this year, it'll be a great year. I hope the scales are treating you kindly over Xmas. I think mine are faulty ;-p

Sorry I'm not around. Loads going on. Looks like we're having an early Xmas here because I'm being admitted on Monday. Long story short baby's transverse and if my waters go I'm a cord prolapse risk and they'd have 5 mins to get baby out. The plan is to try to turn baby then rupture my...

Gotta love the gas. Suck it enough and you'll think you can fly! Dougal fab top and lovely little bump.

Sorry I meant trouble clotting...... I wasn't flirting with the consultant lol! You need platelets lol so they'll watch you carefully but try not to worry they can help boost your clotting post birth.

I don't know too much about platelets but my second pg I had odd shaped platelets more oval than round. Consultant warned me off a home birth. He was right I did have trouble flirting and had pph. It's important to keep an eye on them but trust they know what they're doing. It was a scare for me...

Hips are ok, it's the night time I struggle with them. It's been better than in other pgs, I wonder if that's weight loss related or baby's position related, I'm not sure. Builders are gone for now but they'll be back soon. I can't believe baby b is now toddling around, I bet he's very proud of...

Amazing cake!!!!!!!!! I want some!!!! I hope baby b had a lovely birthday. This year has gone so quickly. 1lb gain is fine after a party, it'll come off. Baby is turning, every position but head down lol. Naughty bubba lol. 6 weeks I'm staying hopeful.

So sorry maypole. I hope you're ok. Xxxx

Yes it helps. I'm happily in denial! :-)

Someone please tell me I'm not actually second on the list?! There must be more surely? Dougal just seen hope you had a lovely birthday.

Whatever decision you make will be right for you. You really don't have to worry yet, as that induction date gets closer I suspect you'll just want it in progress. That's how I felt anyway. Feeling conflicted is very normal. Closer to the time I think you'll be more confident about what you want...

Girls looks like we need to update the roll call. ILoveCake edd 15th jan 2014 (yellow bump).

Congratulations!!!!!!! So glad all is well now it sounds like you've had a busy week. Congrats on your yellow bump turning blue, lovely surprise. Enjoy your newborn snuggles.

Missy!!! Yay! Not long to go at all!!! I've had 3/4 inductions and they were fine. Good luck hunni.

Life is far too exciting to sleep!!!! I honestly think most of the time it's that simple and they sort of outgrow it- personality dependant. None of mine want to go to sleep as there's too much they could miss out on. First steps awww he's so big now. Now the trouble starts lol! Before you know...

How dare those 3lbs just jump on. Easy on easy off though b you'll shift that no problem. Food looks lovely. All this talk of a veggie carvery, I really fancy that now. How's baby b doing?

It'll say in your notes either free or 3/5 2/5 etc. it sounds like baby is right down there to me. Exciting!!!!

A lovely sneaky last minute scan sounds lovely. You may see if baby has hair at that point, it looks like a white halo on the scans.

It just worried me a bit when she said it but she's new I don't have much faith in her, I'm sure she didn't do my bp properly the cuff didn't go tight. :-?

It's good that you don't need an extra scan though, it probably means you have more birth options than we do. I'm all but being strapped to a bed lol.

3rd tri yay! There's a few if us reaching the labour room soon. I'm personally still in complete denial but I did buy aldi newborn nappies today and that was a bit spooky.

It's a gok dress from sainsburys. It comes with a sucky in bit underneath but I can't wear that st the moment lol. It's a lovely dress and comes just below the knee. It's stretching with me at the moment.

I bet you're waddling now, it's really glamorous isn't it lol. Is baby engaged have you got the bowling ball in your knickers effect lol.

I love it too. Thinking pink lol. I'd love either though I have no preference at all. I get growth scans as I'm prone to big babies and history with my others means they like to check to know what's coming. I'm doing the out of breath thing too it's annoying isn't it.

It is very similar, I already have the matching car seat which was a factor lol. I'm nervous about the scan, the consultant said 5th babies can be small and the mw said yesterday baby doesn't feel big but how she can tell as baby's back to back I don't know. I hope I'm feeding baby ok. Another...

Hi girls just popping in, things are busy here. I'm 31+2 now so less than 9 weeks to go. I have a growth scan on Monday. Bump update. We've also bought our pram, we've got a mamas and papas urbo. I don't know which colour because I have dh a 2 colour option (he knows the sex). I think baby's...

Lol I get the opposite, were both dark and our babies come out with dark hair but then they turn into blondes! I always think they don't look like mine being so fair. Mine do get darker as they get to about 7.

The French don't understand vegetarians at all do they. Last time I was on Paris I survived literally on mcDonald's French fries.

Oh b the cuteness!!!!!! Baby is is adorable!!! Sorry to hear you've been ill, it seems like everyone's been feeling awful recently. Well done on your sts. Loving all the baby pics on here, gorgeous babies.

Well done, 1lb is great!

Is this our problem, age related lol! Cheese is too beautiful to syn. Gaining and losing the same 2lb isn't as bad as you think, you're not a stone up and that would be easy to do in 3 months.

Peanuts, this has changed so much over the last 10 years. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/foods-to-avoid-pregnant.aspx#close http://www.babycentre.co.uk/x536445/is-it-safe-to-eat-peanuts-during-pregnancy This bit is interesting. 'Some experts suggest that eating peanuts...

Hero chocolates!!!! Love the twirls but I always think there's not enough in there so I buy celebrations for the maltesers lol. A sts is fine b!!! Means a good week this week might see a nice little loss for you. Jacket potatoes sound like a good plan.

Missy, I hope the support belt helps, I found them good for walking but impossible to sit in. Hold off with the maternity decision, take it as long as you can until you decide. You have to look after you too and if you need time off then you can't help that. All is ok here, baby is hiccuping...

Little boys are lushous!!!!!! They always adore their mums. I e noticed amongst my friends far more girls being born too.

Do mention it to your mw. Most itching is normal but some (soles of feet and palms of hands) can indicate a liver condition. Do not google I'd be surprised if you had that but always mention it if its unbareable. I was itching last night too, drives me mad, last week it was my chest and...

It's lovely that he's so excited. Gorgeous picture, you can tell she's a cutie!

Exactly. It makes no difference in the grand scheme of things.

Can be very normal. I itch terribly when pg but its never anything serious. But it can be so do mention it to your mw she'll send you for bloods. Feet or hands itchy missy?

Congratulations!!!!! A nice surprise for you. Either gender are great. At least now you have time to prepare and plan! So exciting! I can't see any pics. Would love to though.

Red bath towels primark £4 lol. Absolutely essential.

Cai he's beautiful! Congratulations! So glad it all went so well.

Definitely buy it! I saw some gorgeous items in next but I just daren't spend the money. It's all well and good me bring convinced baby is a pink bundle but its an expensive mistake if I'm wrong. My washing is in, I'll have to do a few pink loads I've got more than I thought I had.

It's so frustrating being team yellow. I'm the same all the gorgeous items I see and I can't be absolutely sure. But if you love it you should get it, you could always eBay it or keep it to give as a gift.

Now see I love all the delicate pinks and blues. I bought this....but only because its an Asda outfit and I know that once they're gone they're gone. I just couldn't resist. Plus I was testing dh to see if he'd stop me (he knows the sex). I got nothing from him lol! Dougal once you are close...

Primark is so cheap for baby socks etc! I've never bought any of their grows or vests. I didn't buy until after 12 weeks either. You're slim so you'll have a gorgeous neat bump!

Crikey yes Cai!!!!!! Good luck Cai!!!!! I hope she's ok and it's all well under way. A new baby coming for us to awww over! :-D Makes me feel like I have butterflies in my belly, so excited for her.

I know what you mean bring on the scan already! You could cheat at 16 weeks and have a cheapy baby bond gender scan (£39 I think). Depends how desperate you are to know lol. My guess is a boy. But it sounds like I'm completely in the minority lol. Boy or girl it'll be a gorgeous bundle of love.

I've had 2 of each my girl pgs were very different to my boys. However I'll end up with egg on my face if mines a boy lol. I'm confident though. There's only one way to be sure, it's just fun guessing until you have your scan. Will you find out the sex or stay team yellow?

Hi girls! I'm washing my girl clothes today. I'm still convinced its a pinkie. At least it'll either be ready to sell/donate or use when baby arrives. So much pinkness! I hope you're all having a lazy weekend.

Based on what you're eating I'd be guessing boy! Good way to test the old wives tale.

That's a great result it shows that what you're doing is working. By December you'll do it no problem at all!!!! I have every faith. I need to get quorn free sausages too, I keep hoping to see them reduced so I can buy a truck load of them.

Quick reply to missy in town getting a dark towel for labour bag whilst having a BH! Missy gorgeous girly second hand is fine, you'll be laughing when you see how fast baby grows and ppl will buy you new too. I only really buy in the sales not because I'm tight but because I know how fast the...

I know you're making me hungry and I've had Vegemite on toast already this morning! Going to have a 3syn cappuccino!

4head is genius stuff isn't it! Take it!!! Babies grow so fast. And all the money you've spent will feel like its floated out of the window! See if the Moses basket mattress is washable. If so wash it. If not maybe think about replacing the mattress? But if its from a trusted source where you...

I know it frightened me but things have changed, I was the same 1st pg I wouldn't even have a paracetamol but honestly it's fine. There's no need to suffer. I've taken about 8 paracetamol this pg for headaches and stomach cramps during a bug. I have friends on cocodomol so paracetamol is fine.

Yay to the meds working, get some cheese on toast in you!

Good luck with the meds. I had HG with my first two pg's, I didn't eat, I just vomited bile for 20 weeks. It was horrific. I never took meds for it as my mother scared me with 80's scare stories. :-/ so I suffered which is crazy. I hope they work for you but baby will grow regardless of what you...

I can cope. I'm so convinced its a girl anyway. I have a bag of pink clothes to wash dry and iron. I could be wasting my time but I might not be and it'll all be so useful if baby is a girl. I hope work is better today.

Cai, paracetamol, and sleep while you can. Labour is more likely to kick off at night when it's dark and quiet and safe to birth. If you can't sleep then walk!!!! Could well be things starting. Missy, I'm not sure about reflux but every pg I've been plagued by heartburn. I swig on gaviscon...

Mushroom Wellington sounds really appealing and well worth a mini but temporary gain! Yum! Today's soup sounds pretty awesome! You're very good having a crackerbread with it. Soup always makes me want to dip buttery rolls in it, especially gorgeous soup like you've had.

The weight is a burden for us all, I was 8st12lb down but now I'm 2-2.5st in reverse! Not helped be eating like a sparrow to keep the weight off so now my body thinks its having a fat storage party! I'm chilled and going to enjoy the treats while still making mostly good choices. I know how to...

Dub chick! Definitely eat! Even if you're sick after it will sort of help. At one point I was living on weetabix 3/4 times a day.

Welcome Sophie!!!! :-)

Gorgeous picture! 2lb is respectable. A few good days and it'll be gone. How was the wedding food?

See that looks much better now- pressure removed with extra babies due before mine lol.

Blink and you'll be holding your baby! I know these days drag but any day now, hang on in there. X

Congrats on your baby girl!!!!

You realise once the top two lovelies have popped its us next?!?!?!?! Denial!

Good luck nelly! X

36 weeks pg I expect you do look pg lol!!!!

A lb a week is what you're meant to be gaining. Plus most of it is water and bloating really don't worry Hun we know how to lose weight and at least once babies are here we have changes we can easily make so we should see the lbs drop again. I'm refusing to count cheese or eat nimble bread when...

Not long until your scan! Well done for 3 days on plan! Why can't I manage that? My meals are sw pretty much it's just my snacking!

Great scan news! The exercise balls are great in pregnancy but getting off them is fun lol! I agree it's very quiet? Off having babies are we ladies lol!

Fantastic news!! So pleased for you. Time to relax and enjoy the second trimester. 1.5st is nothing. I've gained 2.5st but in fairness pre pg I was only on 1000 cals a day so not eating enough so a st of that probably just flew on to compensate and because I'm now eating proper daily calories...

Me too Cai lol. I always miss my bump though.

So glad all is ok. He'll soon be here and you'll miss your bump. X

Cai - 3rd October (fingers crossed tonight!! Lol) Mama bear - 16th October Missy1978 - 14th December ILoveCake- 15th January. Pjallen1982- 20th January Nellylou - 14th February <3 Dubchick - 18th February

Your baby doesn't look like an alien but some people think all 3d scans look like aliens. They don't! I don't know about you but I've never seen a real alien but I'm guessing if I did they wouldn't look like a human baby. It's a ridiculous thing to say. My own brother said my daughter looked...

Thanks for all the lovely comments. I can't believe how cute my baby is! I'm actually growing that little person, it's mental!

Cai!!! Exciting. Lots of potential labours about yo begin. A plug can grow back though. Seems unfair doesn't it lol. But hopefully this will be it for you. I've only ever been aware of one of my plugs going. My baby came the same night.

Missy your baby is beautiful! But I agree they should have got a clearer picture for you! I paid £59 and had three pics plus a 2d pic. They also wrote the gender down for us in a sealed envelope. Yay no gd!!!!!! You should celebrate with cake lol!

Your little man knows how to get his mummy's attention. It's always best to be seen.

Mama bear!!!!!! Sounds like a practice run good luck! Flying in as I'm just going for a quick 3d scan!!!! Crazily excited to see what our baby looks like.

Noooooooooooo!!!!! See team yellow all the way here lol!

We were talking about a 3d scan last night and as much as I want to it's added temptation to find out the sex. I've never had a surprise before and it would be nice. Having said this I do think its a girl which removes the surprise element unless of course it pops out with jingly janglies lol.

We're team yellow but I've always thought this was a girl. Staying open minded as I do have moments where I think it could be a boy.

Love Seth rowan. Very cute and goes with your surname! I won't tell a soul!!!!!! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I'm the opposite I quite like names you can shorten. As long as the shortened version is nice. That woman sounds insensitive. And you should have received a full service that's the whole...

Very pretty. I love Evangeline but dh is having none if it. He's very opinionated for someone who gives no ideas.

When you hear it you do just know don't you! Love Millie!

Georgia Autumn?!!!! Georgia Emily?!!!! Georgia Lily?!!!! Love your boys name! Eeek it's all too exciting!

I have a friend who's expecting and she's into alternative names. She having a boy and is calling him Rune, I thought it was lovely. Never met one before and the only thing to shorten it to really is roo and that's cute!!!! We loved Amelia or Emelia but its just become too popular. We have...

What helps here with names.... I think would the name suit my existing children- could they wear the name? As my children are a good mix of our genes I think none are exactly the same but they are all similar. And Would it suit dh and I as the baby has to wear it as an adult. Fool proof lmao...

Knew it would go a sts is great b! It's the snacks that usually get me too, sometimes an apple just doesn't cut it! Enjoy the wedding, you'll look amazing no matter what you wear.

It's harder to pick when you need a name to fit in with other names. We've had the same problem and combining that with names that family have already used or avoiding the top names has been tough. In the end you just have to pick what you love I think. Our names are pretty fixed now I think but...

We're not telling anyone (we always have done though). We want it all to be a surprise this time. Don't tell anyone missy, people will try to put you off or say thoughtless things but once baby is here they can't offend a new mum. But tell me lol!!!!

While we are bump sharing. Here's mine 24+2.

Missy after 4 babies I have no stomach muscles in pg they just flip aside to allow for a bump. Yours is just perfect for where you are.

That is a very neat bump, you look great!

It sounds like you're getting into this pregnancy lark :-D Lovely Bumpage you're looking really well and not looking 2st heavier at all!

You know you don't have long when everything down there is swollen. But I agree the thought of sex at term is too much for me too. I do sympathise, I have 4 of my own rascals and relaxing time is rare. Even just ten mins is a miracle. Good luck with the bag packing, it may well help mentally...

Hi nelly! You have a great bump!

Sex and skipping lol. At the same time if you're feeling adventurous lol. Babies come when they want to. Enjoy hot cups of tea, relaxing baths and saying what you fancy I say lol. Hope you won't be too long. X

That's my plan to get to 36 weeks and to start stocking it with sw meals like: Broccoli and veg cheesy bake. Spag Bol sauce. Veg chilli. Lasagne. Spinach cannelloni. Soup. Curry. Quorn sausage casserole. Risotto. Quorn shepherds pie. Cheese and potato pie. Etc. Otherwise I'll be living on...

It's so easy to pull out a sw lasagne or a veg chilli to go on a jacket for lunch isn't it. I realised recently that I can make porridge overnight in my slow cooker which is perfect for my lot! :-)

Ahh. I have a chest freezer so that's the plan here. But I agree a slow cooker is fab for easy meals once baby is here.

Not crazy at all! I always pack my bag at 30-34 weeks, you never know when you might have to go in for monitoring etc and a lot of men struggle to get a suitable bag packed. Nobody packs it in early labour unless they're 1) mad 2) not expecting labour as they're early. Ignore her advice from...

3 weeks to go wow!!! Are you going to batch freeze meals? I'm looking forward to winter meals too. I hope baby doesn't make you wait 5 weeks.

I agree the tomato and basil soup is gorgeous I make it loads and use it for all sorts (pasta pizza curry base etc). Yum.

Well hello lol! It's good to see you back, I hope the hips are manageable. Little boys are gorgeous!

Ignore the pesky lb, it'll just be water fluctuations from totm. You're doing well and your meals are thought out. Onwards and downwards b.

Ahh b we all do it. You're slim and gorgeous anyway so if you can't treat yourself to a chocolate pancake at totm then what hope is there for the rest of us?

Glad baby b is able to self soothe, none of mine could. I was a walking talking milking dummy! Your food looks lovely and only 4lb to go is amazing!

Sammy, jaundice can be very nomal in a breastfed babies. Feed feed feed her. If she so much as moves shove a boobie in and in the day put her by a window so she can pick up as much sunlight as possible. So glad she's ok.

Cuddly little things aren't they! I love co sleeping until they reach about 2.5, then they annoy me lol. I hope baby b is settled now, it's always tough taking them out of their routine but its just as important for them to learn that change and flexibility is good. None of mine like sleep, I...

Sammy she's beautiful congratulations! I'm glad all went well. Rest and recover and enjoy her newborn squidgyness! Xxx

Today is going to be a great day!!!!

Lovely bump! Not long now, practice contractions are a great sign!

Good luck sammy! Can't wait to see newborn pics! Rest while you can. Eeekkkk so exciting! 3st is nothing, you'll lose half of that within 2 weeks.

Good luck sammy. Exciting!!!

Congratulations on your bfp! I blame the diet making us all so fertile lol. Mine was borderline immaculate conception and I look at my scan picture and think how did I grow a whole baby lol!

Thank you.

Enjoy it all and just be on plan when you can. The diet will still be waiting once things get boring again. And if your good when you can be there's unlikely to be too much damage.

The scales are great, I just don't get on them now. Pregnancy has cured my daily weighing habit. You're good all week, one day off plan on the weekend won't do too much harm. I know that frustrating feeling though, sometimes it feels like life isn't compatible with being on plan. It takes real...

Thank you! I'm busy getting fat again growing a baby and I'm slightly more relaxed with my food but once baby is out I know I'll get to target. Good luck to everyone on their journey. X

And roasted peppers sound so good. I should do that again very soon.

Birthdays don't count they're syn free. :-D It sounds like you had a lovely time.

Gorgeous bump sammy. Not long now!

My baby has a girlie nub! Gorgeous scan picture hun, I'd say a girly bump too but I can't see the nub so it's just a guess.

It's hard getting out of a bath when pg. I got stuck in a bath once (spd back seized), I had to call dh home from work to haul me out. I hope you're ok now. X

Well done b that's a great loss! Sounds like you've had a pretty good week.

11 and 3 and two inbetween. It's incredibly hard to resist especially when you're pretty sure the sonographer has seen.

4 already! It's a mad house lol! Don't cave have a surprise! It is kind of exciting not knowing.

Yes we didn't find out. It's our last baby and we've never had a surprise so I think I'm due one. We nearly caved the scan lady was laughing at our do we don't we find out last minute shannanigans. So tempted but glad we didn't. Baby was very cute and we saw so much too. Baby was gulping...

I had my scan today girls. Baby seems happy and healthy, somersaulting all over the place. Baby was incredibly cute and we stayed team yellow.

Much better now thanks.

Welcome and congrats! I'm doing my best food wise but gaining weight regardless! :-/ I hope it's easier for you. We can lose anything we gain anyway so try not to worry too much.

All babies love finger food plus it occupies then for a while lol. Quorn deli bacon (fridge) is free, the frozen stuff I think is 0.5syn per slice. Negligible synnage.

Allimack, I'm so glad all is ok now. These babies know how to keep their mums busy.

The m and s meals are normally pretty good. Hope you picked something indulgent. Well done on your sts! Hope you've had a lovely bank holiday.

Lightening fanny lol known as fanny daggers here! I'm sorry I'm not around much I have a gastro bug and I'm suffering. Feeling sorry for myself.

Anusol from the pharmacy hun. It'll reduce pain and inflammation of them. It's glamorous isn't it!

Sounds like an excellent plan. Glad you meant on the ground. Lol. I wouldn't need encouragement I'd be out in 30 secs all kids in tow!

Off the plane in a minute? While in flight? Never messing with cabin crew lol! I like flying while flying its the ore flying nerves that freak me out. I don't fly unless necessary, my feet were meant firmly for the ground. Don't go back to work have another baby lol! ;-p The lb was worth it all...

Well done b! 2lb lighter already!

Allimack, sorry to hear about the emergency csec but all has worked out. I hope you heal easily, rest loads. He is absolutely gorgeous! Good job I'm preggers or I'd be do broody!

He's beautiful congratulations! So glad he's here safely and you look really well too.

Once you're a mum you're not allowed up get sick. It's a real rule honestly. It doesn't matter if you're projectile vomiting you'll still manage to feed them and keep them safe. And you cope because you have too. I have 4 already but the older kids can at least Hoover up now - even if I have to...

It sounds just fine, as long as you continue to eat well then you're on track. I'm doing my best to eat sw meals but I'm having some treats. Congrats on your pg.

Congrats in your scan. A mooning baby yay lol. :-)

Have to love a bargain. I find size 2 last ages too.

Omg lol! My babies only use 1-2 packs of newborn then they go up a nappy size. Maybe I should be stocking up!

Congrats and welcome back. X

Great day today b. Twix!!!!! Wish I hadn't read that I'd love one now. *drool*.

I'll have your gaviscon, I slug it straight from the bottle. Heavenly relief. But yeah rennies arc all work.

Gaviscon advance on prescription hun. It's genius. I always suffer from heartburn in late pg.

I know 6st seems loads but I promise it ticks by quickly. Focus on 7lbs at a time and it'll seem easier.

Well I'm nearly 18 weeks and 1.5st up. It's totally depressing but I am still trying. And I was so sick too! My body is doing what it wants regardless of how good I am. :-/

Well done on your eating out choice, I'd have gone for the halloumi too. Ignore the lb and carry on b.

Thanks. You can do this don't let a few wobbly weeks put you off. I got down to an 8st12lb loss but then I got pregnant lol. So I'm 1.5st heavier than my lightest bit that's ok I'm doing what I can when I can and after the baby I'll be back on it and getting to target. :-D

You can do this, you are doing it! I was amazed that your weight came off so quickly too. But you did suffer for it. All is well now though and you have your gorgeous baby.

Today's food looks really good b, that 6lb will come off, you know it will. An honest week and you'll be 3lb lighter. But there's no rush, you have to live too. Well done on resisting a wrap, that takes some will power. I want pâté now but no cottage cheese here. Love pâté.

This makes me so excited thinking about hospital bags. I always pack 2, one for me and one for baby. Last time I ran out if pj bottoms as my waters kept gushing. I'm taking loads this time, you can never have enough pjs anyway. Cheap throw away slippers and flip flops for the showers. Red or...

Skipping, sex and that's about it. Sleep when you can. You'll have a quick labour after this warm up. Good luck Hun.

My asda don't do maternity, only online which is a pain. I've bought three pairs of trousers so I'm going to try to manage with those. Hubby has washed my new white maternity top with his jeans. It's no longer white. Silly man.

Asda do a white chocolate and cranberry Wensleydale. It's like a little cheesecake. I'm not allowed to buy it lol.

Heavenly!!!! The lidl fresh baked Multiseed rolls are gorgeous! Why is bread so good!

I'm on Danish bread, it's so gorgeous but I guess it's lighter than fresh naughty bread. I'm 16.5 weeks too. :-)

I'm not stressing either, I'm making good choices when I can.

Cheese and vodka party lol! I'm vegetarian but I adore cheese, I'd make a terrible vegan.

No Brie while I'm pregnant. I want it do badly just because I can't have it. Brie on white crusty warm baguette....I so could right now lol!

Meany!!! Sounds so good!

Lol, I have a whole loads of justifications for my bad food behaviour lol! A good bit of chocolate is medicinal though. Brie pitta!!!!! Just showing off now lol. What I'd do to be allowed that. Hangs out tongue shamelessly! Was it heated and slightly gooey?

I love all the chocolate munching. Sometimes it's necessary lol! The rest of your meals look great so I wouldn't worry. The chocolates are a metabolism booster lol!

Good luck allimak. Any news? I hope you're off having your baby! Just been for my bloods. But I forgot to book a mw appointment for 16 weeks so she'll have to see me at 17 now whoops lol. I hope everyone is well. X

2lb off is fab well done! Just 5lb to go and that's nothing at all!

I really like the lemon drizzle alpens. Dinner sounds good, you can't beat a good old jacket potato. We have little splashers by us but I'm going to give it a miss until September. Most kids love swimming don't they (or so I tell myself so I can go). I'll be all saggy thighs and baby bump by...

Greece sounds like it was gorgeous! 7 lb is nothing after a good holiday and anyway you're living, you're allowed to enjoy and gain a few lbs because you know you'll always be back on it soon. You have a really healthy control over your weight. Did baby b enjoy his break?

B you're quiet I hope you're ok-on holiday probably. If so I hope you're having a wonderful time. X

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Well done sammy! Great time too! I did ten mins on my bike yesterday does that count lol. Still tired here but my sickness is much better. Staying on plan is less easy. I've turned into a grazer.

It is beautiful here but the heat is knocking me sideways. Is baby b adjusting to the heat? Your mum can come and babysit for me lol. How lucky are you that she cleans too. Mine never babysits and if she does she sits reading not supervising. :-/ How are you finding food in this heat? I cannot...