** September 2014 Mummies! **

[kanga86]

This was my pic, not that great as baby kept turning away and showing us it's back lol xx

 

[twinkletoes87]

Awwww it's good though, you can make out everything! Oooooh I'm all excited now! Lol xx

 

[Lochquoyzarin]

Thank you so much Loch xxx praying this one sticks xx

Got everything x for you hun, so hope this is a sticky bean for you xx

 

[Crackers]

Good morning ladies!

Wow, lots of news! Congrats TS, great news! And congrats on Harry's little brother kanga

Thanks Clare. I have also now booked my 24wk midwife appt. Any other 2nd time mums that were only given 16wk and 28wk apps? I think it's crazy! So I called midwife and she was happy to see me at 24wks, so I'm happier now.

I have finallllllly got Instagram! I'm not following many people yet. I follow loads on twitter (celebs mainly!) and it all seems repeated, so might stick with people I know on Instagram for now. Anyone want to add me, my name is Rachael Jacobson and my pic is my face (bit of a posey one ha ha!) I've got it set to private so let me know on here who you are and I'll accept xx (ps I haven't posted yet...v boring I know lol!)

 

[sarahlouise86]

Im a second time mum and was booked in for a 24wk app at my last one at 18wks xx

 

[sarahlouise86]

Oh 23weeks today...only a week til v day xx

 

[TS1982]

Happy 23 Weeks Sarahlouise xxx

 

[sarahlouise86]

Thanks hun...congrats on ur bfp!xx

 

[kanga86]

I can't believe the cheek of my family, I'm so upset Short background story I have 2 aunts on my mums side, my mum passed away 10 years ago next month, and my dad remarried rather quickly (15months later) I allow my stepmum to be known by Harry as Grandma Jo as he knows no different and doesn't change the fact that that my mum is his grandma, but he will never know her and Jo is making more of an effort to be in his life along with my Dad.
Now Jo wrote on my scan pic from yesterday saying "another grandchild! Keep em coming Love them xxx" and this morning my aunt has just wrote "Jo Grange They are not your GRANDCHILDREN and never will be they are my beautiful sisters and Lindsey, Claire and Stewarts mother LORRAINE GRANGE and always will be"!
I just don't know what to think and I can't believe that my aunt wrote that! She has a major guilty conscience because my mum wasn't talking to her sisters when she passed away and purposely moved 200 miles away from them, so I don't see why she is getting all high and mighty! Bareing in mind that my aunt lives 5 miles away and never sees us.
I've accepted that Harry will never have a huge relationship with my dad and stepmum and than Jo can be known as grandma Jo for the once or twice a year we see them so why can't my aunt? Families I hate them

 

[twinkletoes87]

Kanga, just delete the comment and perhaps send her a message saying that if she can't be civil, block your Step Mum or remove you. You have enough other stuff going on without that sort of crap!! Xx

 

[twinkletoes87]

Ps, happy 23 weeks Sarah! Xx

 

[Soph_UK]

Good morning ladies!

Wow, lots of news! Congrats TS, great news! And congrats on Harry's little brother kanga

Thanks Clare. I have also now booked my 24wk midwife appt. Any other 2nd time mums that were only given 16wk and 28wk apps? I think it's crazy! So I called midwife and she was happy to see me at 24wks, so I'm happier now.

I have finallllllly got Instagram! I'm not following many people yet. I follow loads on twitter (celebs mainly!) and it all seems repeated, so might stick with people I know on Instagram for now. Anyone want to add me, my name is Rachael Jacobson and my pic is my face (bit of a posey one ha ha!) I've got it set to private so let me know on here who you are and I'll accept xx (ps I haven't posted yet...v boring I know lol!)

Instagram

 

[ClimbingRose]

Oh god Kanga how awkward! Did you get rid of it? Or sent Jo a message just letting her know thats not your view? Shes been with your dad so long now, she might not be blood but she is family.
And sometimes its that type of family who are much more supportive than your actual blood ones!
Jeez families are so much hard work sometimes! Anyway, hope it blows over quickly.

Cant believe Im heading towards V day now, I've reached the point now where I can see my belly moving around so clearly, its totally strange!

Hope everyone else is well and got some nice plans for the weekend xx

 

[BeckyBiscuit]

Oh dear Kanga - families can be such a pain sometimes! My parents split when I was a teenager and my Dad remarried over 10 years ago. His wife isn't the stepmum type as she's quite young and definitely doesn't want to be known as Grandma but she's still family and we all get on well with her so I fully intend for her to be part of our baby's life. However, my Mum doesn't get on with her and gets really jealous if my sister takes my neice to see them both - even though she sees loads more of her as we all live closer! Sometimes feels like you can't win whatever you do!

 

[kanga86]

It was only on the comments for 1hour, I have no idea if Jo saw it or not. I deleted it as soon as DH saw it, I was trying to catch up on some sleep after my night shift. I know the relationship between my dad and stepmum to us kids hasn't been great but they are really starting to try and make the effort and like you said Jo is family now and I'd rather harry have a relationship with Jo as a grandma as he isn't going to get one from my mum. As much as that hurts me, he doesn't know the difference so no point in making a big deal out of it. It's ultimately my decision not my aunts!

Exciting that you can see your belly move now, it is such a strange but amazing feeling. xx

 

[BeckyBiscuit]

Crackers - I'm RebsyRebs on Instagram if you want to follow me, will follow you back x

 

[ClimbingRose]

I have a friend who split with her fella when her boy was very young, he'd cheated and is still with the other woman, I didnt know how she managed to be a bigger person and maintain a good relationship with him for the sake of their son, not sure i'd be so understanding, but she explained that his new woman really doted on her boy, and if her boy had one more person in his life that really loved him then thats no bad thing. Thought that was a nice way to look at it. People arent always perfect sometimes they drive you crazy, but if they are supportive to your children and offer them an even bigger circle of loving family then I guess thats all that matters!
Hope she didnt see it, I'd be so hurt if it was me. I guess she prob knows their feeling towards her though, so she wouldnt be that shocked?

Yeah its so strange! OH keeps asking me what it feels like, and I cant describe it!
Whats everyone up to this weekend? I was about to do some gardening, but its just started raining.. such a 'shame'... haha, I really couldnt be arsed, so thankyou weather!
Now going to have some eggs on toast and do yet more housework.. its a never ending battle!

 

[kanga86]

Exactly that climbing rose, it's a lovely way to think of it. Why would you deny a child any extra love just because they aren't blood relatives. I really like that. She wouldn't be too shocked by the nastiness of my aunt, but they have all behaved for so long so this is a bit out of the blue. Been trying to get hold of Jo but no luck yet, they are currently movig house so really busy.

The movements are really hard to describe, but oh so amazing. Not so much towards the end when you have a foot in your ribs but still so reassuring.

My weekend consists of more work worked last night and working tonight and tomorrow so sat and sun I will be letting dh take over baby duties while I try and sleep. I've only had 4 hours sleep in 2 2hr blocks since 7am yesterday Hoping harry goes for a nap soon so I can get some more sleep which will probably be 2hours and then again when dh gets home from work at 7ish Hate working during the week. Still only 7 more weeks of nights including this one Definitely asking to be moved to days as I'm struggling with the jobs already.

Yay for the rain coming and stopping you from gardening lol Don't get me started on housework I had to fold 4 wash loads of clothes yesterday as i hadn't got round to doing it, still need to put it all away and that's not even the half of the jobs that need doing. Enjoy your eggs on toast, I might need to make myself some egg mayo in a minute, yummy xx

 

[Crackers]

Im a second time mum and was booked in for a 24wk app at my last one at 18wks xx

I think all areas are different, but to me waiting between 16wks and 28wks to see a midwife is crazy! At least I'm seeing her in a few weeks now.

Happy 23 btw! x

 

[Crackers]

Exactly that climbing rose, it's a lovely way to think of it. Why would you deny a child any extra love just because they aren't blood relatives.

Gosh Kanga, just catching up and saw what your aunt had said! How cruel. Completely agree with this though Climbingrose. For various reasons my real dad didn't want to be in the picture after he split with my mum when I was 8. His whole family turned their backs and when he died last year they still didn't want to know (we've since learned that his new wife was spreading horrible horrible lies about us - this woman that has never worked, popped out 4 babies and relies on benefits, whereas I have worked since I was 14 and always supported myself, now own my own house and have a good job etc...but had the audacity to say I was after money, when all I wanted was peace before he died!) Anyway, enough of my life story(!), it made me realise that since my mum remarried, me and my siblings have all been accepted and loved by my stepdad and his family, and they are our family. I would NEVER say different.

I know your situation is slightly different Kanga, but just wanted to say that yes I agree with the sentiment that love comes from all over, not just blood relatives.

I hope you're ok xxx