Posts by irishmum

He's IRISH!! That makes a little difference? I speak as an Irishwoman. The healthcare situation is such that they pay for basic stuff such as prescriptions, doctors appointments etc, but all 'hospital' treatment is free. I live around the border and a lot of women actually come into Northern Ireland and pay a little extra for better care, and by 'better', I simply mean more appointments etc, not that they're better doctors- if that makes sense. Anyway, that means nothing to you unless you plan on moving here.

On the plus side- if he's Irish, the chances are he's Roman Catholic- not a big deal, but most guys I know here couldn't morally leave a mother & child to their own devices- their catholic guilt definately wouldn't let them, and the grandparents (if they knew) wouldn't let him either! LOL!

I hope the initial shock is wearing off, and you get your medical care sorted out soon. xx

Thanks Jane, I'll have a look at whats available in 10-12 mp and an image stabiliser function- I really don't think my current model has it!! Most of my pics come out blurred? Then again, that could be just me?...

Original Post by gi-jane:

Half a pound?...... That's a bowel movement, not a gain.

 PMSL!! You beat me to it Jane! I was more 'polite' for once!

If your pg test comes back negative, it sounds like you may have a urinary infection? The symptoms sound like it could be? Frequent urination isn't usually a pg symptom, more a common 'problem' in later stages when the baby tends to be dancing on the bladder!

You're probably a little anxious which may be contributing to the other symptoms you're experiencing- the headaches, mild nausea etc.?

Try not to panic until you do the test. I hope it comes out the way you want it to? 

What about this? Kinda 50's style?

http://www.additionsdirect.co.uk/rf/add/p.do/ women/bridalwear/angelica-prom-style-wedding- dress?Nao=12&groupId=573395871&Nu=thi s_product&SNtk=&Np=1&SN=151+42944 84384&Ntt=573395871&D=573395871&N tk=group_search&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&th isprod=573395871&N=151+4294484384&Nty =1&Mis_item_id=15&Mis_item_loc_id=1&a mp;product=573395871&pageSize=12

2 piece and length can be added by the net petticoat underneath?

Ibez- But he wasn't criticising the use of overweight women- he was apoplectic at the use of 'normal' weighted women. Granted being very overweight isn't normally seen as 'attractive' (except maybe by a small percentage of people), but he's more or less saying women of a healthy weight are disgusting. Thats NOT normal. And if Brigette can help lead the way in changing the attitude and views of the 'industry', then yayy for them!

Is it a reflection in a funhouse mirror??

In Ireland you get two 'big' scans during your pregnancy (more if necessary obviously, but this is what everyone gets)- one at 12wks and one at 24wks. It's 'normal' to let people know after the first scan, when you know all appears well and you've made it past the 'danger' time for miscarriage.

Of course it's up to yourself really- I know I told my parents at 7wks when pg with my first (I had to though- there was a big party coming up that I couldn't drink at & they would've known straight away! LOL! They helped cover for me by saying I was the designated driver as I was on antibiotics for a kidney infection!)

With my second I waited, and I stuck my scan picture into a Christmas card and sent it to them from their new grandchild! It took them a while to figure it out, but then they called with their congtratulations!

A second baby will always throw everything for a loop! LOL!

We started trying when my first was 1yr old. It took 7mths to fall pg and there is 2yrs 4mths between them. It's a nice gap. The eldest was old enough not to 'play' with the baby (apart from the odd hug/slap! LOL!) and now they're a little older she's pretty protective of her baby sister?

I work full-time and did commute 15mins from home to work- it's now a 25 min commute becasue I have a school run now. It's easier for me though because I work in my family firm and my Mom is my childminder. The eldest is at school now until 2pm, and the 'baby' is in a creche 2 days a week to give my Mom some free time.

Routine wise, it's pretty easy to add a second to the timeline- but always allow 'extra' time for dithering/last minute diaper changes/spilled juice on clothes etc.

I did have a cleaner once a week for a while, but she returned to eastern europe to visit family & never came back. I never got around to getting another and have learned to manage. My house will never feature in 'Good Housekeeping', but I'm not embarrassed to have visitors, so I'm doing fine I reckon? LOL!

HTH a bit?

• Your baby's heartbeat is lower than 140 beats per minute

• you're carrying all out front

• you're carrying low

• you're blooming in pregnancy

• you didn't suffer from morning sickness in your first trimester

• your right breast is bigger than your left

• you look at yourself in the mirror for at least a minute and your pupils dilate

• you crave salty food or protein, such as cheese and meat

• your feet become cold more quickly than before you were pregnant

• you tie your wedding ring to some thread, hang it over your stomach and it moves in circles

• your skin becomes dry

• you combine your age at the time of conception with the number of the month you conceived and the resulting number is even

• your hair has become more full-bodied and shiny during pregnancy

• the hair on your legs has been growing faster during pregnancy

• you are more prone to headaches

• your pillow faces north when you sleep

• you're asked to show your hands and you present them palms down

• you lie on your left side when sleeping

• your urine is bright yellow

• you were the more aggressive partner during love-making when you conceived

• you eat a clove of garlic and the smell seeps out of your pores

• your previous child's first word was "dada".

You're more likely to be having a girl if...

Your baby's heartbeat is faster than 140 beats per minute

• you're carrying all round

• you're carrying high

• you've missed the "blooming" period altogether

• you suffered morning sickness during your first 12 weeks

• your left breast is bigger than your right

you look at yourself in the mirror for at least a minute, but your pupils don't dilate

• you crave sweet things, such as juice, fruit and sweets

• you tie your wedding ring to some thread, hang it over your stomach and it swings from side to side

• your skin is soft

• you are more moody than usual

• you're asked to show your hands and you present them palms up

• you were the less aggressive partner during love-making when you conceived

• you eat a clove of garlic, but you don't smell of it

• you combine your age at the time of conception with the number of the month you conceived and the resulting number is odd

• your hair has become thinner and dull during pregnancy

• you lie on your right side when sleeping

• your pillow faces south when you sleep

• your urine is dull yellow

• your previous child's first word was "mama"

When I began maintaining I stayed exactly the same weight for 8-9wks. Then I gained 2lbs. Then another 2lbs. The second 2lbs was after last weekend & I was away and I chilled and ate/drank pretty much what I wanted- but I expect to get it off now I'm eating 'normally' again? (I'm down 1lb already) But it's not easy- I'm watching what I eat, and trying to restrict my treats until i feel more comfortable having an ideal weight range, rather than my ideal weight- like I'd always envisioned. But since reading a lot of stories on here I realise having an ideal 'weight' isn't normal- having a range of a few lbs is. So I'm coming to terms with that for now. I've been overweight most of my life (over 30yrs anyway!) so I'm quite happy to have got this far to fight this new battle!

Hmm, maybe? Maybe the first few weeks was my 'settling in' period, and now my body is getting 'used' to being this weight, and this will be 'my' weight range? I could cope with a range of 4-5lbs, but if it gets any higher I will panic I think? LOL!

Thanks Jane (ever the voice of reason & wisdom!), I guess I need to stop being nervy and have faith I can do this? My idea was to maintain this weight for a while, then try to get to my 'ultimate' goal of 133lbs (give or take a few lbs! I'd be happy with anything under 140lbs!), so I'm thinking if I can't even maintain at this weight, how on earth will I ever get to goal!

Need to take a deep breath.....

Thanks again!

Original Post by pilgrimdude:

Just remember "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."  And that includes any extra calories consumed!

 PMSL!! I agree!

And with Umneydurak- cheesecake would be the least of my worries!!

Enjoy your trip!

I hope your gain has worked it's way off your body? I think we all need the occasional 'break' from normal eating to reassure ourselves that itn the grand scheme of things, the odd blow-out won't make a huge impact on our weight? After all, 'normal' people are able to drink some beers & have some treats and not gain 10lbs for good in one go! We just need reassurance that we can do it too! The key word being 'occasionally'! LOL!

Mine has gone and I'm back to 147lbs (where I'm maintaining atm), so I'm assuming it was hormonal after all! So now I know not to panic when I go up 3-4lbs the week before my totm when I haven't changed my diet, because it'll soon be gone! Thank God!!

Thanks Pilgrimdude. Good advice, and what has worked for me the other times- particularly the water intake and protein advice, plus watching the carbs for a while too?

 I'm down 1-2lbs over the past few days, so maybe it was hormonal after all? I hope so! LOL! It gave me a gunk though, I'll definately space out my social occasions a bit more now!!

Thanks for your support.