MSE Pregnancy Club VI

ticklepenny_2 · 24 February 2009 at 3:24PM

greent amusingly I really want aboy but am 90% certain that it will be a girl, even though they havent been able to tell in my scans... each to their own I suppose. I wanted a boy first because being the eldest girl sucked when I was growing up, that is my only reason for wanting a boy first ho hum :rolleyes:

MrsTinks · 24 February 2009 at 3:25PM

greent I think it's understandable

I'm very lucky in that I had reasons for wanting both a girl and a boy first. I wanted a girl just because I wanted a girl, but as we want more than one child then I wanted there to be a boy too and I would have wanted him to be the big brother - something I never really had and always wanted

However I wasn't looking forward to the helicopter wee

I guess I'm happy it's a girl because being a first I feel like more on ground I at least vaguely recognise?

I think if no. 2 turns out to be a girl too I might be disappointed though... I'd love to have one of each for the "complete set" :rotfl:
But I also think talking about it helps

My_Fathers_Daughter · 24 February 2009 at 3:29PM

As you may know, I have been gathering everyones thoughts about Hospital Bags since I joined the thread back in July 2008. I am yet to use mine but I thought I would share anyway (because I am bored!!)

Hospital Bags

Me:
Toiletries + Toothbrush + Toothpaste
Knickers (disposable or cheapie BIG knickers!) x 6
Nursing Bra
Breastpads x 12
Maternity Towels x 2 packs
Nightie / PJ's (min 2)
Dressing Gown (not white)
Slippers
Change for phone (?)
Hair bobbles
Chapstick
Towels (not white)
Hairbrush
Tissues (I will cry!)
Kitchen Roll (for drying bits)
Hand Held Fan (MW suggested that Magicool is expensive but is really good)
Socks
Drinks - some bottles frozen
Snacks - suggest cereal bars
Going home clothes

Bubba:
Nappies (1 small pack)
Nappy Sacks
Cotton wool
Small pack wipes (ssshhhh!)
Vaseline (put on Bubbas bum to stop the sticky poo sticking!)
Vests x 3 (newborn) x 1 (0-3m)
Babygro x 3 (newborn) x1 (0-3m)
Scratch mittens x 2
Socks x 2
Hat (indoor)
Going home outfit
Jacket / snowsuit
Mittens
Hat (outdoor)
Blanket

Hubby:
2 x T-shirts
Deoderant
Sandwiches
List of contacts
Car Park Money
CD's for giving birth to!
Camera

mollythewestie · 24 February 2009 at 3:39PM

greent - Thank you for your post. As someone who is also worried about getting one gender over another, it is reassuring to know I am not the only one. I know I should be grateful to be pregnant at all, and It is very hard to put into words how I feel, but your post sums up my feelings too.

slscarborough · 24 February 2009 at 3:40PM

What an excellent list!! I hadnt thought of packing anything for OH - but I will suggest to him tonight that he puts a few bits together and keeps them in the car. I would hate for him to hold our baby wearing his work clothes. He is a mechanic!!

Sami_Bee · 24 February 2009 at 3:41PM

Greent - Thanks for telling us that! you've made me blooming well up

I'm so emotional today its the 4th time I've got teary eyed!!
Can't think of anything more to say but thanks xx

[Deleted User] · 24 February 2009 at 3:43PM

It would be very interesting if we all added our 'gut feelings' on sex to the EDD list then we could see how many of us are right! I KNEW I was having a boy last time from about 6 weeks onwards. I suspect girl this time but am not sure how much of that is just because the pregnancy is so different - but I really shouldn't compare!

angelfairy · 24 February 2009 at 3:44PM

MFD - brilliant list :T :T

as for the magicool, i know my local poundland had another brand of it, for of course, the surprising price of £1. i had bought some to use when i started walking to work (45min walk) but through it away in a cleaning fit after i got pregnant.

shop-to-drop · 24 February 2009 at 3:45PM

I'm also someone that wells up and has a pain in the stomach when I hear the words 'it's a girl' on any drama documentary etc. I also feel terrible for feeling that way too. Glad to know I'm not alone.

My_Fathers_Daughter · 24 February 2009 at 3:46PM

slscarborough wrote: »

What an excellent list!! I hadnt thought of packing anything for OH - but I will suggest to him tonight that he puts a few bits together and keeps them in the car. I would hate for him to hold our baby wearing his work clothes. He is a mechanic!!

Hubby has 2 t-shirts on the list because we are hoping for a water birth so he may get a bit wet...but also because if I have to go anywhere in the first hour or so (if something should go wrong) then they ask hubby to put the baby under his t-shirt so he has some skin-to-skin contact...we thought that baby would like it more if it wasn't a minging t-shirt that had been worn for hours and stank of deoderant/sweat!!

I have also packed trunks for hubby although he doesn't want to get in the birthing pool with me at least there is an option if we have his trunks.

Apparently men don't say no if their labouring ladies want them in there :rotfl:

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