Alert Mongoose Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 14/08/2020 at 17:55, robosaintee said: That's me and the wife expecting our first. Baby boy due on 1st November. It's been a long road for us! We've been trying to get pregnant for about 3 years. One NHS cycle of IVF failed and we would have had to go private if we wanted to try again. The wife was burst after that IVF. They only managed to get one egg, beat the odds to get as far as getting the egg implanted but pregnancy was lost after a couple of weeks. Heart wrenching. Had started to look into adoption as we were thinking it might not happen for us. Then January this year she had blinding pains one evening which was put down to an ovarian cyst breaking and they booked her in for a gyno scan. She went up for that In February and was told that they were not sure what caused the pain, everything looked fine and they suspected she was in the very early stages of pregnancy! Bought a few pregnancy tests on the way home from work and right enough, she was pregnant! Pregnancy has been a piece of piss so far, no morning sickness at all and all going to plan! 29 weeks now and she's always been slim so her bump is massive now. Never got to any scans or appointments up until the last midwife appointment which was shit but managed to get a private scan at about 20 weeks which was brilliant. Staggered at how much you could see. The one thing I would say is the amount of times we've been asked "when are you going to have children" and "it'll be your turn next" type comments since we got married is unbelievable. I know folk don't mean anything by it but when you are having problems getting pregnant you cant help but die inside a wee bit everytime it's mentioned. All the antenatal classes are online and got given the info about them at our last midwife appointment on thursday so will have a look at them this weekend. Exciting times! Congratulations to you both. IVF is horrific for both but especially the wife. Have the rules changed? Think we got three attempts then paid for one private. Figured it was time to give up after that. It still brings me out in chills thinking about the wee room in Ninewells where you have to rip the heid off it to produce a sample. One of the times they were doing renovations in the ward next door and the constant drilling and hammering was putting me off my stroke and the magazine they provided was pretty tame. After about half an hour and the sweat pouring off me one of the nurses knocked on the door to ask if everything was ok - at that point I wanted to just run out and leg it home. We went down the adoption route and don’t regret it for a minute. He’s an utter rascal but love him to bits. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Alert Mongoose said: the magazine they provided was pretty tame. You of all people must've had something on your phone! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, Sergeant Wilson said: You of all people must've had something on your phone! If I remember correctly there was no reception. This was a good few years ago so don’t think they had free WiFi at that point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robosaintee Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Alert Mongoose said: Congratulations to you both. IVF is horrific for both but especially the wife. Have the rules changed? Think we got three attempts then paid for one private. Figured it was time to give up after that. It still brings me out in chills thinking about the wee room in Ninewells where you have to rip the heid off it to produce a sample. One of the times they were doing renovations in the ward next door and the constant drilling and hammering was putting me off my stroke and the magazine they provided was pretty tame. After about half an hour and the sweat pouring off me one of the nurses knocked on the door to ask if everything was ok - at that point I wanted to just run out and leg it home. We went down the adoption route and don’t regret it for a minute. He’s an utter rascal but love him to bits. Can confirm there's no reception so you cant even load up any filth on your phone. One of the most stressful wanks I've ever had. Worst thing was we had just moved to Dundee and lived in a shit tip of a flat in Menzieshill 5 mins away and they told me I could have just done it at home and handed it in. Just depends on the initial screening I think. My wife had low egg reserves so we were only eligible for one funded round of treatment but I think you can have up to three if you are younger/ you're chances are a wee bit better. Looking back now it was the injections that my wife really struggled with. Not pleasant at all. Shes currently sporting a cracking bruise on her arse from her last midwife appointment. She got a jag in it because our blood types could cause problems to any possible future pregnancies however unlikely that is before anyone says anything! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamski Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 7 hours ago, weirdcal said: My 5 year old has been calling the fly swotter a fly twatter. I refuse to correct this Similarly, our superhero-obsessed four year old has been talking about the Credible Honk for the better part of a year now. Can’t bear to correct him. A superhero how beats the bad guys through convincing discourse once he’s triggered by rage. Shame about the smell. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Wee one climbed out his cot last night and now thinks it's a game so that's having to be replaced with a bed which he thinks is brilliant! New found freedom means he didn't go to sleep until 10.30pm last night instead of the usual 7.30pm. He's currently wandering about his room instead of napping despite being told to lie down approx 10000 times! Oldest moved into a bed no problem although she was a wee bit older. Fraser will be 2 in a couple weeks. He's only just managed to sleep through the night 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Doesnt everyone dress up as Rapunzel and run round a trampoline? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 41 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Doesnt everyone dress up as Rapunzel and run round a trampoline? Stop dressing up in drag. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 32 minutes ago, RH33 said: Stop dressing up in drag. Make me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Bairnardo said: Make me You suit the gimp suit better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 For reasons I dont fully understand, my kids have taking to playing Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger on repeat.... All the fucking time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 6 hours ago, Bairnardo said: For reasons I dont fully understand, my kids have taking to playing Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger on repeat.... All the fucking time. Maisie's favourite just now is Crazy Horse's 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatowner Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Second grandchild. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 On 21/08/2020 at 14:59, Bairnardo said: Doesnt everyone dress up as Rapunzel and run round a trampoline? The wean had to wear that as all her other clothes probably stink of smoke from when she eats her dinner. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, expatowner said: Second grandchild. Congratulations, will add you to The List. What age is the first one i.e. born after the start of this thread? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Name Children Grandchildren Name Stewarty Mac 1 2 The Phoenix Pollymac 1 6 heedthebaa Skyline Drifter 2 1 Bold Rover Napolean Dynamite 1 7 Jacksgranda Half A Person 1 1 scottsdad 1 Raidernation The Chief (Hamilton Aca) 1 1 printer Ebanda's Handyman 1 2 keithgy Reading Saintee 2 2 supermik Haitch 1 1 Eednud Reina 2 1 Granny danger nelsjfc 2 2 Romeo MB 1 1 expatowner G_Man1985 2 28 Total Ceske 1 f_c_dundee 1 seamus 1 Waspie 2 Cargen Qos 1 Hey! Ho! Jambo! 1 LOL @ Celtic 1 lichtie23 3 endieinreekie 1 BigBadSaint 1 Suspect Device 1 Thundermonkey 1 gypoarmy 1 savagecabbage 1 bairnPunter 1 walter fitz gilbert 1 Whistle Blower 1 chico 1 Mozza Mozza 1 Gnash 2 die hard doonhamer 3 rajpelt 1 RH33 2 Mallo_Madrid 2 Shuggie_Murray7 3 bobby carlos 2 paisley saints 1 Adam & Lisa Cuddy 1 greenockraver 1 gingapar 1 diamonds2002 2 Adolfo Rios 1 Swarley 2 Tynierose 1 Polomoney 1 one m in Motherwell 1 kanadia 1 Uncle Physchosis 1 ditots 1 Addie 2 CooCoothenoo 1 baillieinleeds 1 groaninjock 1 Mr.Blue 1 Gaz 3 Fife saint 1 madwullie 2 11thHour 1 MB 1 Raithie 1 Stagmaster 1 pandarilla 2 Nkomo-A-Gogo 2 CLANCY2KTID 1 1888bhoy67 3 Jamie_Beatson 2 el buitre 2 RaithRyan 1 The Wolf 1 Greenlantern 1 deadasdillinger 1 energyzone 2 mozam76 1 scottsdad 1 KiwiDB 2 Steven Seagal* 1 lightscamera 2 carpetmonster 1 Le Tout P'ti FC 1 Bobby Skidmarks 2 Gaz 2 Heed 1 We Are Elgin 2 Nelly'78 1 stimpy 1 weirdcal 2 Scary Bear 3 milton75 1 Dee Dee 2 sparky88 1 Desp 1 8MileBU 1 The Ginger Prince 2 gav-ffc 1 pub car king 2 KnightswoodBear 3 DarkBlue62 2 RoversMad 1 HMFC Mitchy 1 Deefiant 3 11thHour 2 Ando 3 Penny Lane 1 Bambino7 2 K.T. 1 SlipperyP 3 banana 2 Sweet Pete 2 Anonymous Spider 1 Glen Medieros 1 Bear in Sweden 2 the snudge 1 Septentrional Wasp 2 Scotty79 1 jmothecat 2 mattydfc93 1 streetwisehercules 1 ally 2 Adamski 2 LoonsYouthTeam 1 sjc 1 Honest Saints Fan &Rugster 2 Bairnardo 2 Saigon Raider 2 steelmen 1 Ayrshire-SFC 1 Dicko23 1 StandFree03 1 spacekid84 1 19QOS19 2 Tartantony 2 mcintyre_gmfc 2 Wren Road 1 gkneill 2 The Woolshed 2 BigBo10 2 Tommy Nooka 1 placidcasual 1 dave.j 2 Toma_BullyWee 1 ++Ammo - Airdrie++ 1 Dindeleux 1 forameus 1 Jimmy85 1 Stuarty 1 fanny paddery 1 paisleysaints 1 wellboy1991 1 The Equalizer 1 stumigo 1 EH75 1 PB1994 1 PB 4.2 1 pleslie99 1 dysartrovers 3 grumswall 1 ShaggysBeard 2 ICTChris 1 throbber 1 Disco30 1 Inanimate Carbon Rod 1 Wardy 1 Neiljb 1 K.T. 1 Ingo ohne Flamingo 1 MOrtonfc 1 Aufc 2 MP_MFC 1 Northsea80 1 .Stuart. 2 FalkirkBairn93 1 KillieCon 1 Illgresi 1 Busta Nut 1 Ross. 1 tree house tam 1 MixuFruit 1 Salvo Montalbano 1 Crawford Bridge 1 JamesP_81 1 Total 256 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northsea80 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Ten months old! Already moved out and in to her own wee place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatowner Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Congratulations, will add you to The List. What age is the first one i.e. born after the start of this thread?Yes. Both since the start of the thread 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, expatowner said: Yes. Both since the start of the thread O.K., updated Name Children Grandchildren Name Stewarty Mac 1 2 The Phoenix Pollymac 1 6 heedthebaa Skyline Drifter 2 1 Bold Rover Napolean Dynamite 1 7 Jacksgranda Half A Person 1 1 scottsdad 1 Raidernation The Chief (Hamilton Aca) 1 1 printer Ebanda's Handyman 1 2 keithgy Reading Saintee 2 2 supermik Haitch 1 1 Eednud Reina 2 1 Granny danger nelsjfc 2 2 Romeo MB 1 2 expatowner G_Man1985 2 29 Total Ceske 1 f_c_dundee 1 seamus 1 Waspie 2 Cargen Qos 1 Hey! Ho! Jambo! 1 LOL @ Celtic 1 lichtie23 3 endieinreekie 1 BigBadSaint 1 Suspect Device 1 Thundermonkey 1 gypoarmy 1 savagecabbage 1 bairnPunter 1 walter fitz gilbert 1 Whistle Blower 1 chico 1 Mozza Mozza 1 Gnash 2 die hard doonhamer 3 rajpelt 1 RH33 2 Mallo_Madrid 2 Shuggie_Murray7 3 bobby carlos 2 paisley saints 1 Adam & Lisa Cuddy 1 greenockraver 1 gingapar 1 diamonds2002 2 Adolfo Rios 1 Swarley 2 Tynierose 1 Polomoney 1 one m in Motherwell 1 kanadia 1 Uncle Physchosis 1 ditots 1 Addie 2 CooCoothenoo 1 baillieinleeds 1 groaninjock 1 Mr.Blue 1 Gaz 3 Fife saint 1 madwullie 2 11thHour 1 MB 1 Raithie 1 Stagmaster 1 pandarilla 2 Nkomo-A-Gogo 2 CLANCY2KTID 1 1888bhoy67 3 Jamie_Beatson 2 el buitre 2 RaithRyan 1 The Wolf 1 Greenlantern 1 deadasdillinger 1 energyzone 2 mozam76 1 scottsdad 1 KiwiDB 2 Steven Seagal* 1 lightscamera 2 carpetmonster 1 Le Tout P'ti FC 1 Bobby Skidmarks 2 Gaz 2 Heed 1 We Are Elgin 2 Nelly'78 1 stimpy 1 weirdcal 2 Scary Bear 3 milton75 1 Dee Dee 2 sparky88 1 Desp 1 8MileBU 1 The Ginger Prince 2 gav-ffc 1 pub car king 2 KnightswoodBear 3 DarkBlue62 2 RoversMad 1 HMFC Mitchy 1 Deefiant 3 11thHour 2 Ando 3 Penny Lane 1 Bambino7 2 K.T. 1 SlipperyP 3 banana 2 Sweet Pete 2 Anonymous Spider 1 Glen Medieros 1 Bear in Sweden 2 the snudge 1 Septentrional Wasp 2 Scotty79 1 jmothecat 2 mattydfc93 1 streetwisehercules 1 ally 2 Adamski 2 LoonsYouthTeam 1 sjc 1 Honest Saints Fan &Rugster 2 Bairnardo 2 Saigon Raider 2 steelmen 1 Ayrshire-SFC 1 Dicko23 1 StandFree03 1 spacekid84 1 19QOS19 2 Tartantony 2 mcintyre_gmfc 2 Wren Road 1 gkneill 2 The Woolshed 2 BigBo10 2 Tommy Nooka 1 placidcasual 1 dave.j 2 Toma_BullyWee 1 ++Ammo - Airdrie++ 1 Dindeleux 1 forameus 1 Jimmy85 1 Stuarty 1 fanny paddery 1 paisleysaints 1 wellboy1991 1 The Equalizer 1 stumigo 1 EH75 1 PB1994 1 PB 4.2 1 pleslie99 1 dysartrovers 3 grumswall 1 ShaggysBeard 2 ICTChris 1 throbber 1 Disco30 1 Inanimate Carbon Rod 1 Wardy 1 Neiljb 1 K.T. 1 Ingo ohne Flamingo 1 MOrtonfc 1 Aufc 2 MP_MFC 1 Northsea80 1 .Stuart. 2 FalkirkBairn93 1 KillieCon 1 Illgresi 1 Busta Nut 1 Ross. 1 tree house tam 1 MixuFruit 1 Salvo Montalbano 1 Crawford Bridge 1 JamesP_81 1 Total 256 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Just had my youngest out for an ice cream and a coffee. Have to admit I will miss her when she starts nursery. Shes a different game altogether to her big sister, an absolute wee charmer, although they are both a pleasure on their own. What is it about kids that when they get with their siblings all hell breaks loose? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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