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MSE Pregnancy Club XV

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  • Sarah_Joanne
    Sarah_Joanne Posts: 3,089 Forumite
    SJ - I love that too! Just a little olive oil or butter on the pasta as 'lubrication' too :D


    Yes I usually put a bit of olive oil in but Saturday I was naughty and added a big blob of butter!! And a good grind of black pepper too!! I'm glad I've just eaten otherwise this would be making me very hungry!!
  • lou66_2
    lou66_2 Posts: 556 Forumite
    Sammy big hugs sweetheart here if u need to talk xxxx
    Just had lunch and rushed to the bank as last week blamed oh for lossing my bank card and shouting at him that it was not where he said it was, so i cancelled it and when he got home from work it was where he had said it was !!!!! Dont u just hate it when that happens.So all week it's been you know i am right look at your bank card, now cant find my passport but not saying a word.
    Darling son born 10/12/09 hopefully the 1st of many :j
  • jennynoo
    jennynoo Posts: 1,516 Forumite
    Congratulations MBM, she looks gorgeous :)

    So sorry to hear your news Sammy, I was quite worried when I read that you had been bleeding since Wednesday. When I had my miscarriage I was bleeding continuously and it started light but gradually got heavier over about two weeks then one day I had some big clots and that was it all gone at 8 weeks. I got pregnant again though on my next cycle and I'm now 30 weeks so I hope you will be just as lucky and will be back here soon.

    Lou - no word from Suzy yet.
    :heart:Mum to DD born Oct 2009 :heart:
    :j DS born April 2013 :j
    Breastfeeding peer supporter with the breastfeeding network. National breastfeeding helpline 0300 100 0212.
    :question: Ask me if you have any baby feeding questions :question:
  • Fitzio
    Fitzio Posts: 2,199 Forumite
    Hello,

    Just logging on from work for a quick catch up.

    Sammy - so sorry to hear your news. Hope you and your family are ok and are back here soon.

    MBM - congrats to you, ya queue jumper! Can't view the pics at my work so will have a look when I get home. I am sure she is gorgeous though.

    x
  • I went to see quite a famous nutritionalist once and he said don't worry about butter (in moderation of course!) it's a pure food, not like marg or low fat spreads. So we always have butter. Fat per se isn't often the main problem in people's diets it's sugar and refined carbs and processed food - women especially cut down to skimmed milk or diet spreads but he said that was the wrong approach. If you go on pure cals (like WW) then you end up doing that but eating all kinds of chemical sweeteners and other nasties. I mean, when does it ever make sense to say no to avocadoes for example and yes to a low cal diet bar?!
    MFW Challenge member no. 96 - on hold! :rolleyes:
    Girl Cub due 14th September :D
  • Sammy - I'm so sorry, do take care of yourself - sending hugs your way.
    MBM - congratulations, she's beautiful.
    ;) Working hard in the hopes of being 'lucky' ;)
  • JAM1376
    JAM1376 Posts: 566 Forumite
    Just lost a huge long post!

    Sammy - hugs to you xxx

    MBM - Congrats and welcome to Chloe (think I remembered that right) xxx

    ML - Late school year babies - I was always the youngest at school (late July b'day) and loved being top of the class while the baby of the class. Also like to say I got my GCSE's at 15, A'levels at 17 etc (although nobody else cares :D).

    Would also save us a years worth of child care if we have an August baby - perhaps not the way to think of it but they do say young ones catch up before they get to high school and it didn't do me (or my bro) any harm.

    HTH xxx
    My baby girl :kisses3: September 09 :heartsmil
  • Nicki
    Nicki Posts: 8,166 Forumite
    Sami_Bee wrote: »
    just had to let you know that what honey describes is not the norm!!
    I needed the thick maternity pads for the first few days (think I used 3 packs) then about 2 weeks using normal sanitary towels. From previous dissusions on the parents thread most had stopped bleeding completely by 4 weeks post natal.
    If you pass clots bigger than a 50p you need to inform the MW!

    There's a wide range of normal though! I bled for 17 weeks after my first (though only heavily for the first couple, then like a light period thereafter), and for about 6 months after my second. Doctors weren't at all concerned by this, as it was within normal parameters apparently!
  • Sarah_Joanne
    Sarah_Joanne Posts: 3,089 Forumite
    I went to see quite a famous nutritionalist once and he said don't worry about butter (in moderation of course!) it's a pure food, not like marg or low fat spreads. So we always have butter. Fat per se isn't often the main problem in people's diets it's sugar and refined carbs and processed food - women especially cut down to skimmed milk or diet spreads but he said that was the wrong approach. If you go on pure cals (like WW) then you end up doing that but eating all kinds of chemical sweeteners and other nasties. I mean, when does it ever make sense to say no to avocadoes for example and yes to a low cal diet bar?!

    Do you know what's funny - I read your post and decided I totally agreed with what you were saying, I hate sweeteners etc in things, refuse to buy marg etc and eat as much natural food as I can - then I realised you were replying to me saying I was naughty having butter!! Ha ha!! I did have a massive blob though, which was the naughty part!! And I'd actually chosen white pasta when I almost always have brown!
  • Hiya Ladies!!

    Just popped in from the Parent Thread to post a hospital bag checklist for Glam (and anyone else that finds it useful)


    For You

    3 or 4 nighties and Dressing gown (dark colour is good in case of leaks after the birth)

    Breast Pads
    Maternity pads (PLENTY)
    Lots of comfy big knickers – suggest buying some cheapies in a size too big in case of stitches – make sure they are not too tight and stretch a bit.
    Nursing or Support Bra (dependent on breastfeeding )
    2 x Towels (again dark is better. One to dry and one to use depending on how long you stay in for)
    Slippers with hard soles or sandals/ shoes.(hospital toilet floors in post natal wards are not renowned for their dryness/cleanliness)
    Toothbrush/Paste
    Hairbrush/bands
    Face/bodywash/shampoo

    Baby sponge / flannels (you will need a separate one for your ladybits for a while!)
    Loose Comfy Clothes to go home in (you won't shrink back to normal size immediately)

    Tissues
    Kitchen roll for drying ladybits
    Fan
    Nipple cream
    Carton drinks
    Chap stick
    Mints


    For Baby

    3-4 vests (just in case of leaky poo)
    2-3 babygros

    Hats and scratch mits
    Nappies
    Cotton Wool
    Going Home Outfit
    Blanket (not necessary but some people like to put baby in car seat then put blanket over if chilly)

    Vaseline – a slick on their bum makes it easier to clean off the sticky first poops!

    I would say all of the above are mainly essentials... however... you may find it nice to take in things to make you feel human again like

    make up
    magazines (good to dip in and out of rather than books)
    puzzle book and pens
    sweets to suck on in labour
    small cartons of juice
    Straws

    cereal bars for early labour (keep energy levels up)
    Socks(when your 10cm some people find their feet get cold before the pushing bit)
    camera/video (new batteries!!)
    car seat upon being picked up



    For Dad

    Clean top & deoderant!!
    Sandwiches
    Spare change & list of phone numbers
    Car park money - £2 min every time!
    CD's


    I am sure there are thingsI have forgotten but this is a pretty good start!
    r.mac wrote: »
    please listen to MFD - she is a wise woman :D
    Proud Mummy to the gorgeous Benjamin John born 14 March 2009, 8lbs 14oz
    A new little seedling on the way, due 30 September 2012
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