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  1. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Well done. You've done fab. Lovely to hear you so happy x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  2. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Well done hun. That target will be yours next week. You've done so well,, very focussed. Glad work is going well and oliver is thriving as usual x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  3. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Lovely post to read. How things going with Charles? Improved I hope x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
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    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Wow that's fab x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  5. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Still using bottles. Oliver didn't take to milk in cups especially first thing and last thig at night x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  6. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Yes no formula here x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
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    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Could you give amelia more for breakfast. Oliver has fruit, cereal and toast! He is having about 6oz morning and 6oz before bed, as well as yogurt and cheese which all contributes to overal calcium. Personally I would give amelia what she wants. We only reduced Oliver's milk because he wasn't...
  8. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hey Wow well done you on vcld, better than me. I'm still messing around and it's annoying me so much yet I don't do anything about it really :( Glad you and Bella are good and work going well x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  9. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Ha ha cracks me up Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  10. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Hey hun Well done on fab weight loss, you've done great. Glad work isn't too bad. How is dropping oliver off the night before working? Bet it's weird. Hope you're having a nice weekend X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  11. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hey hun Hope you and Bella are ok x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  12. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Well oliver is 13.5 months now, walking around up to mischief. It's a really nice age actually because he can engage in a lot more. Talking lots although not much sense a lot of the time. Has a great appetite. Unfortunately going to nursery means he picks up all the bugs. Love my little man to...
  13. pjallen1982

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

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  14. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Hi How you doing? How's oliver? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  15. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Well done on yet another loss. You've done so well. Love the pics x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  16. pjallen1982

    Hello fasting!!

    Bit late to the party but I'm here :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  17. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Ah well done! Wish I could get losing this flab! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  18. pjallen1982

    Due Dates!!!

    Yay :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  19. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh hun ive only just read this. Sorry things haven't been great. How was the weekend in the end? Xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  20. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hi hun Hope all ok xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  21. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Well done. Yet again another good loss x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  22. pjallen1982

    My Journey to a new me.....

    Belated happy birthday wishes. Hope you had a lovely time xx Sounds like you're right on plan and focussed x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  23. pjallen1982

    Due Dates!!!

    Congratulations laura. Look forward to hearing all about it once you get time xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  24. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    We have it all on all night. If I wake I like to have a look at oliver for reassurance on the screen x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  25. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Bloody hell, wow!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  26. pjallen1982

    My Journey to a new me.....

    Oh wow jealous!! Well done on loss too x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  27. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    You're doing fab coping as a full time working mummy. Good luck wth weigh in too xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  28. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Mmm lindors Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  29. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Looking forward to seeing you later this morning xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  30. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hope you had a lovely roast today. Clever Bella walking. Bet it's even harder work now though x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  31. pjallen1982

    My Journey to a new me.....

    Sounds lush x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  32. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Yes we were and found it helped a lot compared to gaviscon. Good luck x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  33. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oops. Bet you'll have it off soon though!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  34. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Ah good luck hun. Hope things go ok. Are you still having councilling? So you found a babysitter? Did Bella enjoy it? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  35. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Well happy just to try one. If it's no good we know for next time ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  36. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Just looked and the lakeside one is £5 annual membership then £2 entry so bit pricey unless you think you'll go a few times this year. Not sure I will given going back to work and if you go at weekends adults have to pay entry too!!!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  37. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Yep 13th. Happy to pay up to £5. Maybe s family can be two children? Will have a look online. Are any of the soft plays in Chelmsford on mums net? Some of them have reviews? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  38. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    You free next Tuesday? I am and may well be free the following Tuesday's but just remembered I have Oliver's first settling in session at nursery next Wednesday and then I'll find out when the next ones are then, and it could be a Tuesday because he will be going to nursery on tues, we'd and...
  39. pjallen1982

    Due Dates!!!

    Ooh congratulation. Lovely name too and fab weight x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  40. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Glad Bella is better. Love wensleydale, but I have no portion control at all x
  41. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    How about we meet with the boys. Have you been to soft play with Oliver before? Could have a look and see if there is one south Essex way and we could go, boys could play a bit and we could natter whilst also playing ;) Or could wander round the shops at lakeside for a bit until the boys get...
  42. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Sounds like you had a fab time. Oliver is such a cutie. We need to meet up before we both go back to work :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  43. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I would suspect so. We used a mixture of both. Sometimes shop pouches were more convenient when out and about. We were lucky that oliver took to both x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  44. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    So does mine. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  45. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Happy new year Hun. Oh no, what's wrong with Bella? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  46. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Same here!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  47. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Was it a good day? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  48. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oliver had this when he was younger. We use the yellow metanium. However if that doesn't do the job take her to the dr. It could be that it is infected (as Oliver's was). She will need antibiotic cream. Caneston (as you would get for thrush) may also help. Keep her out of nappy as much as...
  49. pjallen1982

    Due Dates!!!

    Oh really. Well I hope she changes. Remember how inaccurate growth scans are. Cole was meant to be a big baby and he was 7lb something. Same happened to many babies on here. Fingers crossed things improve z Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  50. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oopsie. Hope you're having a lovely christmas and new year with your lovely boy x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  51. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Well done you. The quality street have attacked me tonight!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  52. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Of course. Congrats x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  53. pjallen1982

    My Journey to a new me.....

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear that :( hugs x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  54. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Wow well done you. That's fab x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  55. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I had biccy pegs when I was a baby. Do they still do them? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  56. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    All gone way too quickly :( This time last year oliver had dropped massively and I was 2/5 engaged. Sadly it stayed this way for 6 weeks hehe Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  57. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    It's so difficult to be good food wise this time of year especially if working. At my office there is chocolates, cakes, biscuits, pies on a daily basis. Don't miss all that temptation really. Childcate is way more complicated than I ever managed. We put oliver names on a waiting list for...
  58. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    As o said on facebook I have a joie stages one which is fab but not isofix x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  59. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I have also had problems with the app. Annoying. Well done you and sticking to plan. Something stuck this week for me too, well until I met up with friend today but I guess I knew it would be an off plan day. Could have been a lot worse. Oliver looks like he is getting on really well. We got a...
  60. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I rarely felt anything until near the end when oliver kept havig hick ups. I just had to hope all was fine. Midwife would do heartbeat every time I went and it was always fine. Think your Mw is making you worry but if you are go in and get checked. Better safe than sorry hun x Sent from my...
  61. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Yay well done x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  62. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Aww hello both of you x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  63. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oliver gets like that too. In his case it's eczema. We use aveeno cream on his face. E45 made him worse sadly. You may wish to not use anything in his bath or if you do maybe e45 bath stuff or we use aveeno bath oil. Hope it clears soon x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  64. pjallen1982

    My Journey to a new me.....

    Hi Thought I'd subscribe. Will read back later. Have a good day Penny x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
  65. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    As jess said why don't you do a cheapy test. That way you won't keep thinking about it and that small glimmer that you could be pregnant. Sorry you're poorly. Oliver and I have all week, and Paul's come down with it today. We are struggling to get rid of it though. Still snotty and chesty :(...
  66. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    In my sains today lots of books were reduced. Got these 3 that's not my books to £3
  67. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Ha ha bet Paul was shocked that he saw oliver. It is lovely when they become more independent but JeeZe so much more tiring trying to keep track of them. Wait til her crawls! I always struggle to get back to sleep quickly. I feel your pain. Oliver was up at 5.40 today. He has gone for a nap at...
  68. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Pleased to hear penny is going to be fine and things are good with Paul. Glad to hear you have your head back in the losing mind. If only I had. Hope oliver starts sleeping well again. Teething is horrible esp in the middle of the night. They must wonder what's going on :( x
  69. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    That's not bad at all hun. How you feeling? Sleeping any better? X
  70. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Yes oliver did but it wasn't strong enough for him so he had something beginning with r which really helped. Hope it helps for you x
  71. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    Hope you're ok Kim. My periods haven't been too bad since I've stopped breastfeeding but pregnancy does mess everything up. That's my general summation hehe. X
  72. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    True. Oliver was 9lb 2oz and a massive 59cm long. X
  73. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Where did you get yours from? I saw they have them on Amazon. X
  74. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Cool. That's what I thought. It's going under the sheet too so not like he will be putting it over his head (thankfully).
  75. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    We are looking to get a clevamumma pillow to go under Oliver's sheets but hopefully help him breath better and sleep better in his cot. Anyone know the difference between baby and toddler pillows? Guessing size but if it is under the sheet then does this matter? It says from 12 months for the...
  76. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oh no poor you. Lots of cranberry juice for you then :) hope it goes soon. Nearer the end of pregnancy you'll be making frequent trips to the loo but don't think I ever hit 11 times in one night! X
  77. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I am currently staring at my poorly boy and thinking wow can't believe he is mine! X
  78. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Aww bless hun. I think it's a natural feeling. I'd do anything for oliver. Never known love like this really x
  79. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Whereas my bump took over my body lol
  80. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Congratulations! I put on about 5 stone because I ate anything and everything. Was not a good idea in hind sight. I had a proper bump from about 20ish weeks I would say. Until then I wore baggy clothes. Once bumped appeared I wore fitted clothes. X
  81. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Wow, wish we only spent that. It would easily be over £100 to us a week if we included everything x
  82. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oh yes I didn't get anything for oliver today and no meat or fish. No drink either. Was mainly fresh fruit and veg, breads, milk, yogurts etc
  83. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I can't quite imagine. We got mainly food for the week plus a few cleaning bits and that came to £70 :( ridiculous how expensive everything is x
  84. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Aww love ed. Looks a cutie! X
  85. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Absolutely. I didn't mind being pregnant except being tired. Labour wasn't fun but I forgot about the pains pretty quickly. The sleep deprivation will take a lot longer to forget sadly! Wow lots of pressies for oliver. Hope he is having fun playing with them. Any pics?
  86. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    If anyone has a Morrison nearby they have an offer in the sun today where you get £5 free fruit or veg if you spend £10 in store. I know it's not specifically pregnancy or baby related but thought I'd share the bargain x
  87. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Wow your oliver must be a cold baby, or maybe mine is just a hot one. We sometimes put a bodysuit underneath his pjs but that's it. When he wakes he is always toasty. X
  88. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oliver never feels cold so we don't tend to put sock on at night x
  89. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Don't get me wrong the mothercare ones are beautiful colours and design but oliver is wearing a pair for the first time and the colours are all faded where it's stretched over his legs. They don't feel that tight so it's not like his legs are stretching the material. Think I'd only get some in...
  90. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Pyjamas ... Oliver doesn't wear sleep suits anymore because he is too long so we have been buying pjs for him. I got cheapy ones from Asda, morrisons abd matalan. Paul got 3 pairs from mothercare at the weekend which were double the price. However not only are the sizing fairly small (how can a...
  91. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Sounds promising. Hope counselling is helping. Steak sounds good. We are fine thanks, still not managing masses of sleep but c'est la vie xx
  92. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Ooh you've changed your mind about oliver being an only child then? I think I'd freak if I found out I was pregnant now, not because j don't want another baby I do, but can hardly cope with oliver some times so a new born as well would probably more than max me out. In a couple of years...
  93. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hope you and Bella are good hun xxx How things with Charles? X
  94. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oops :s Hope everything is ok. Looks like you had a lovely birthday. Love the spa present, how fab is that and all those treatments. Hope you continue to be spoilt this week x
  95. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    We have a mix of dummies. They are bigger teet bit for 6 month plus. Oliver prefers the smaller ones. Still sterilise. Was told if ff then should do it til 12 months Still use same milk. Again told if he is getting enough iron in his daily meals when no need to.
  96. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    Oh dear. It is so contagious as you have found it. We got it off a friend who didn't even know he had it but must have been carrying it. Hope she is better soon x
  97. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Looks good and thought ideal for present x
  98. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    The leaflet the drs gave me said they aren't contagious after 5 days of spots coming out but spots may still be evident. They are only contagious to children so can still see adults so your mum for example? It's a killer I know. :( x
  99. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Just got a vetch counting colours vacuum cleaner in sains for £9.99. They seem to be £25 most other places. Thought it would be a good present for one of the 1st birthday parties oliver has been invited to. Sharing in case others are interested. Can't see it online sains but this is the one-...
  100. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Happy birthday!! Fingers crossed for penny's results. Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Hope you improve to enjoy all your birthday treats x
  101. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    I think olivers mainly faded within a week but prob 10 days or so until I was happy to take him out. Do you know where Rebecca got it from? Are your nieces ok? X
  102. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    I really hope she continues to improve. So horrible when they are poorly. Hugs x
  103. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    Aww poor thing. The first Dr we saw didn't know anything. So irritating. If her throat is ulcerated then she can get antibiotics. That's what oliver had. Worth taking Rebecca to walk in Dr? X
  104. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    Oh no hun Yes I agree that yogurt was good for oliver. We were in hibernation for nearly 2 weeks. Good thing was the fever passed in about 36 hours. Hugs x
  105. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Love froEn enjoy xl
  106. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    You can't have too much more too lose aurely? You looked really slim when we met. I still have 3 stone to lose which is depressing when I haven't lost any for ages :( X
  107. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I can't either :( Lots to look forward to indeed. Hope oliver continues enjoying his food. Hope penny gets on ok x
  108. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Sorry to hear that. How you and oliver? X
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    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Good luck for appointment today x
  110. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh no hun. I'm so sorry to hear this. Could you go back to your Dr and see if you can be referred back for CBT before things get worse. You have my number so shout if you want to talk. Xx
  111. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    Glad you had a lovely time and that your sister survived with Rebecca. How cute of your niece. Oliver sounds like Rebecca. He won't settle himself and just gets hysterical. We tend to put him down before he is fast asleep, but definitely on the way. However he will often wake as we put him...
  112. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oh there are 24 teeth then? I thought it was 20. Means we are half way...
  113. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Sounds a good plan for tomorrow night. Totally understand why you're reluctant to take the sleeping pills. Hope it settles soon. Think we all have our history and problems so wouldn't worry about that. Hope you all get a good sleep x
  114. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh no, sorry to hear you're not sleeping well. Is this something new or have you suffered before? Have you tried any natural remedies? Lavender spray perhaps? Rescue remedy to calm you a bit? Hugs x
  115. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hope you're feeling ok now and had a good night out. Bet you looked better than you felt. It's so tough sticking to plan at the moment so don't be too tough on yourself. Sounds like Bella is doing well. Hope the cold goes soon x
  116. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    Ooh a baby free night, wow. I'm still not brave enough to leave oliver with someone else at night which means no unbroken sleep for me. Does Rebecca cry or just want to play in the night? Oliver tends to cry but then after a while he switches over to thinking it's play time. Most frustrating. We...
  117. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Sounds like tummy ache followed by dodgy timmy. Hopefully it's just one of those things and will pass. Oh yes I can eat a whole bar of choc without feeling sick at all. Not a problem. Could eat a lot of cake too! Lol x
  118. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Firstly it's so weird seeing you talk about penny. Keep thinking you're talking about me!! Really hope it is the common type and she is fine. Pets really do become part of the family. Hugs. Oh no hope you and oliver haven't got the tummy bug going round. Great sleeping from him though. Yeah...
  119. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Oh no hope Bella is better soon. Hard in the winter months, so much going around :(
  120. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    That isn't as bad as you feared. Keeping busy is good idea I think. Cadburys wjole but is also a good idea ;) x
  121. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    So sorry to hear about penny. Fingers crossed they can remove the tumour and she will be fine. Not surprised yesterday was tough. Never easy especially when they are so young. Makes us realise how precious life is. Glad Paul realised how tricky it can be at home looking after a little one. X
  122. pjallen1982

    Kim's diary of being a new mum

    Poor Rebecca. Reading about her sleep sounds just like oliver. I wish I had some advice. He was poorly and then sleep got even worse- at least 3/4 get ups a night. Sleep deprivation is awful so you have my up most respect xx
  123. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh no I'm so sorry to hear all this. Hope the news is positive about penny. Thinking of you tomorrow xx
  124. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    I bet that gain included some bloat. Try not stress. You're balancing home and work life which must be tough. Not looking forward to that at all x
  125. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Ok will get some today if I remember. Oliver loves the teething gro. Does nothing but he likes the taste I think he he x
  126. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    That's what I thought initially but didn't know if you got cradle cap now. Yeah that's the negative side of periods. :(
  127. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Don't know anything about coils but just wanted to say sorry to hear your having the longest periods at the moment. Mine has been going on for 4 days and I'm sick of it already!! Xx
  128. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oliver has got a really dry scalp. It's now got flaky bits on if you pick them. Tried to take a picture but it isn't very good. Any idea what to put on it or just leave it? Taking this picture has made me realise how fair he is. :)
  129. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    No problem. Just fill everything in and I will sign etc. just need to remember to bring my passport number x
  130. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I think some places like snappy snaps take photos with baby lying down. If you need someone to counter sign then ican do it on Monday. Am a civil servant so one of the selected people hehe. Not sure how long I am meant to have known you but can be lenient if needed... Up to you x
  131. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Ooh how cool that be. Yes quick passport application. X
  132. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    You are doing very well and no doubt an inspiration to the other mummies. Do you all take your babies with you? I can't imagine oliver going to sw. He would cause mayhem hehe x
  133. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Some good ideas there. Oliver tends to follow me around so plays with cups and containers in the kitchen as long as I'm not doing anything too dangerous for him X
  134. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I do think oliver is bored of his toys though. I try to bring older ones out but he gets bored quicker than before unless it's a remote, phone or wire he is playing with!!
  135. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Ha ha. They work for Me but depends what you have available. Also go to sift play.ost are £4-5 but through the children centre we can get £1 vouchers for certain days and times.
  136. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I often have this issue... Mix of toy playing, few books out, build towers with stacking cups then oliver bashes them down, play peekaboo behind the doors, ball pall for a bit, cbeebies on tv for a bit although he usually is playing whilst half watching... Then I take him out so swimming, sing...
  137. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Sounds like she deserved it, wow x
  138. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Gosh a lot has changed in that year :)
  139. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh no poor little man :( Totm here too. :( Good luck x
  140. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Good luck for weigh in. Looks like you're in for another loss :) z
  141. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Same here. You can get ear defenders but tbh oliver is in bed at the time of most displays anyway x
  142. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Yay go oliver. So much easier now. Not having to wedge him up. Does mean he will want to start moving soon though!! Eek
  143. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Woop woop well done hun . Should be fine for next Monday. Oliver is definitely on the mend now x
  144. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oliver used to love his milk. Now he is very variable. 3-6oz when he wakes, 3-6oz mid afternoon then 6-9oz before bed and similar in the night. A lot depends on if there are other distractions. He only drinks milk if nothing else fun going on!!
  145. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oliver bashes his around. Part of the fun I think. Oliver isn't great at tipping his head back though so still work in progress for him. X
  146. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    She is gorgeous. Love her cheeky face! X
  147. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Sounds like you had a good evening Today sounds very tough. Did better than I would do to stay strong all the time. We are all very lucky indeed. Should never take our boys for granted x
  148. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I'm hoping so but can we confirm later this week? Back at Dr on Monday. He is looking better today compared to yesterday. Apparently he is contagious for 3-5 days but will check with Dr on Monday x
  149. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Forgot to reply. I'm free on the 10th apart from my flu jab so would need to be home for 3 so leave at 2.30? X
  150. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    My sains didn't have thomas tops :( sorry Also going to have to cancel Monday. Oliver is contagious :( sorry xx
  151. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oh hun I often had these because of my anterior placenta. I was amazingly relaxed about them until near the end when j went in and the Mw was amazed I couldn't feel anything. If it happens again lie down, full fat cold coke and prod tummy. That's what I was told anyway. Glad everything is ok...
  152. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Sounds a lovely day in store. May be going to sains today so will look for thomas tops and let you know xx
  153. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Glad to hear work went ok. Dinner sounded lush mmm
  154. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Well done Paul. Hope those scales reward you x
  155. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    How annoying. Did she turn up? X
  156. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Sure we can forgive you lol x
  157. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Good luck for tomorrow. It's natural to feel sad. Bella will have a fab time and you're never too long before being a day off with her xx
  158. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    9-12 months? Will let you know tomorrow x
  159. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Going to sains tomorrow. Do you want me to look for thomas tops for you. 25% off at the moment too x
  160. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Good advice... Still don't think I could manage it. I can't stop thinking of food and wanting it :( x
  161. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh Hun I'm so sorry for you and your friends. Awful news x
  162. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I know what you mean. I seem to always find time which is where my food problem is ha ha. You're totally right that keeping busy is the key. Well done x
  163. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Mmm chocolate. Glad Bella seems better Oh gosh. That's come so quick. How you feeling about tht? X
  164. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Wow that's fab although you've done well to stick to such low calories. Your lunches have been looking lot smaller than I could survive on x
  165. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    It's not part of mortgage application. Without life insurance you won't get a mortgage. We are also getting critical illness cover but that's not compulsory. We spoke about doing a will and had written down who would look after oliver and signed it on paper but we never got round to actually...
  166. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Same here but we are doing a will as part of solicitors for moving. X
  167. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Yay. So my has changed in that year x
  168. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh honey I'm so sorry. Life can be cruel at times. Will your great uncle listen to anyone? They need to persuade him to have treatment. It's great they've noticed it early but guessing it's now he needs treatment before it develops. Cancer is awful. Really vile disease. Have you got any family...
  169. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh gosh I'm crying and I don't even know the poor friends. So sad. Life can be so cruel. Hugs x
  170. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Excellent sleep there. Hope that means you're feeling good too x
  171. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I'm always hoping. One day my wish will come true. I'm not even asking for 10 hours... 8 would be amazing!!! Anyway hope you do have a good night x
  172. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Great evening sleep, love the last photo. Very cute x
  173. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    That's the one we have ;) naturally because both olivers have to have the same!!
  174. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    We have a bath seat too which fits but won't for long. Then we will just go onto nothing in the bath. Someone is always near him so think he will be ok. He does like to play with his toys though so is in the bath a while so I like it to be fairly deep because the bathroom isn't that warm x
  175. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Well done hun that's good going Hope Bella settled. These teeth are more annoying than anyone warns you x
  176. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I shave so can't really help. Never had s full leg wax xx
  177. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Didn't know if you wanted to go to another shopping centre area if there was one? Lakeside is fine with me. Will pm you my number and we can arrange via pm or text :) x
  178. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Well we can do both 3rd or 10th. Shall we go for 3rs? Lakeside fine with me but can drive a little nearer to you if you prefer x
  179. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I'm taking 3 months unpaid which is tough but hopefully worth it. Will check dates in the morning but from top of my head think 3 and 10 are free. 27 is half term so may be seeing sister. Let you know later today xxx
  180. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I don't go back til March. We have swimming ok Tuesday's so would prefer Monday's xx
  181. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Do you want me to look at mine for you. Can post them to you or we can meet up!! X
  182. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Ooh enjoy swimming lessons. Oliver loves his. Great fun x
  183. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    That's definitely within your grasp. You can do it x
  184. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Boots baby event on. They have jumbo packs of pampers for £10, instead of £25. Johnson wipes are buy 1 get 2 free (sadly don't use them) plus other offers... Thought I'd let you know x
  185. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Glad Bella enjoyed swimming. How did she sleep last night? Hope she is less whiney today. These teeth have a lot to answer for! X
  186. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    I love the third picture, especially with the dribble on his chin. Very cute! X
  187. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Excellent. Sounds like oliver is properly into his sleeping through the night now. X
  188. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Congratulations x
  189. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    I've had a whinge bag on and off for a while now. These teeth have a lot to answer for. Hope you have a good day and Bella feels better soon x
  190. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Thanks Hun. Maybe I'll have an 'amelia' next time hehe x
  191. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh bless him. It's horrible isn't it. Hope he sleeps it off tonight x
  192. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Ladies thank you so so much. You are all gems x
  193. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Ladies, as many of you know we are having troubles with oliver sleeping at night. Last night I was up every 2 hours with him. Often a drink of water and a dummy is all he needs and then he goes back to sleep but only for a couple of hours. When he cries he wakes himself and starts moving round...
  194. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Great shopping there. Ooh I may have to go look at their sale :) x
  195. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Well done on food hun. Glad things are between between you and Charles. Where is he loving? Xx
  196. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Hope you're having fun buying baby clothes :) x
  197. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Great stuff. Well done oliver and well done mummy x
  198. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    We never went onto 3 tests.... Still on 2's and perfectly fine for oliver. A friend stuck on 1s the whole time. X
  199. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh how I wish my oliver did this... Or anywhere near it. How are your iron levels now? I've fallen into a chocolate cake and ice cream. Round friends so pretty annoyed I didn't say no or have a small slice. I had seconds!! Weigh in tomorrow and I had been good up to this weekend and now thanks...
  200. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Glad you haven't any retained products. Horrible to still be bleeding. How long has it been? I bled for a while but was breastfeeding which apparently can prolong it x
  201. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Glad you had some sleep. Well done for facing those scales too x
  202. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I think you can only just do whatever you need to cope and get through it. Wish I had better advice but I don't have the answer. Sleep whenever you can. Prioritise what simply has to be done round the house and do nothing more. Do online shopping or get someone else to do it. Share looking after...
  203. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Sounds a productive day. What do welsh cakes sound like? Although maybe I shouldn't find out!! Lol x
  204. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh that's awful. How heart breaking. :( x
  205. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Ha ha. I'm 32 and Paul is 37 so he especially is aware he is an older dad. Just the way it is. Nowt we can do now. Paul could easily be nearly 40 when we have a second :s
  206. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Oh wow we need to get one of these. Love it!
  207. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Absolutely. I got the cutest card from oliver :)
  208. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I didn't realise you have a graco one. So so we!! Spooky how many similarities! X
  209. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Yeah that's fine. I used to do that x
  210. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy - trying not to gain anymore!

    Well done although I am jealous!! Lol x
  211. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Sounds perfect for some sleep. I may take some!! X
  212. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    We have not used it but heard of it. Let us know how you get on x
  213. pjallen1982

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hey hun. Nice to see you posting x
  214. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Yes same here!! Apparently morrisons are bringing out a loyalty card from tomorrow too! X
  215. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    Very much so. I gave my little man an extra tight cuddle. You never know what's going to happen really. I hope the news is as good as it can be tomorrow and the remaining time is spent the best way it can be x
  216. pjallen1982

    Kirsty's pregnancy and new Mummy diary- from 30 weeks onwards!

    So tragic. Welling up just reading this. Does make you realise how precious life is. Hugs x
  217. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I was going to ask this. I'm not a fan of tesco but tbh I go to whatever is nearest or cheapest!! X
  218. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I may try aldi again. We tried it and Oliver leaked but it was at the stage where he was leaking out of everything x
  219. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    We have been on pampers for a while now but I ordered some size 5s in boots because I had a voucher for them. Doesn't matter what size they have really, just need to be comfy. Not nice when they leak. Poor bubba's. We don't have a Waitrose near by so haven't tried theirs yet. Tried most others...
  220. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Can't believe the 4+ are getting too tight? Do Waitrose ones come up smaller. Oliver is in 4+ during the day but 5 at night. I thought that was big for 8 months but maybe not compared to your gorgeous one x
  221. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Yes we have leaks at night, makes no difference which brand. Try one size up at night and keep the poppers around his nappy open so that his nappy can swell without being restricted by the sleep suit. Good luck. We still have leaks but not as often. I don't change Oliver in the night so he is in...
  222. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    I was the opposite. Born dark then went auburn then white by the age of 1. It's only in recent years that I've had darker blonde. Oliver was born darker and now pretty blonde so think he may be following me :) secretly I've always hoped Oliver was blonde lol x Here are a couple of pics of me...
  223. pjallen1982

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Wow loads of toys. Cole is one lucky little man! I probably should start thinking about Christmas. Not sure where we would put anything, probably at my parents house!! Lol x
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