MSE Pregnancy Club XV

MrsTinks · 14 August 2009 at 3:47PM

This is a continuation of This thread which was closed due to it's length.

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What's it about?

Back in July 06 Bailey started this thread to help all pregnant MoneySavers and their partners save on anything pregnancy-related plus give each other moral support. It's been hugely popular and now has a long list of pregnant mothers-to-be. Now it's not just for those that are pregnant but also those trying to conceive and MoneySavers that have probably already given birth and yet are probably too tired to let everyone know.

What should you do?

As well as being a great source of tips, baby-related bargains spotted, mutual support and help MoneySavers here have also gradually built up a list, adding themselves to one of these categories (the last one, people are moved to for obvious reasons!):

EDD (Estimated due date if you're pregnant)
TTC (trying to conceive if you're not) we now have 2 seperate threads for people TTC - 'Trying for a Baby' and 'Trying for a baby (12+ M/not straightforward)'
Birth List
Probably given birth but too worn out to log on list

If you want to add yourself to the list follow these steps:

Click on the link at the top of this page that says "Last" (it'll take you to the last page of the discussion)
Scroll down until you find the message with the very latest copy of the list in (if you use one further up the discussion other peoples' changes after that will be lost)
Copy that (highlight it and click control+c)
Click reply at the bottom of the thread to open a screen where you can past it (click control+p)
Add yourself to the list then click save
And don't feel shy. Introduce yourself, say hello and ask a question if you need to.

Plus, if you're thinking of how to cut down on nappy costs remember to have a read of the Nappy MoneySaving article too and for later down the line if you need childcare first read the Childcare Vouchers article.

MrsTinks · 14 August 2009 at 3:47PM

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sammy_kaye18 · 14 August 2009 at 3:49PM

Nicki wrote: »

How would you feel about twins though! That would be a real shocker!!

It would be a shock but I think we'd manage. Would love to have twins but at the minute am just taking it day by day. Boyfriend and me haven't told anyone about the possibility of twins because the heart beat wasn't detected so going to wait till next scan to see if there has been any development before we tell people.

Although I've no idea of my due date now.

That thread closing was quick and confused the ____ out of me - I was like i just posted on here! thought my computer was having a hissy fit.

jillie1974 · 14 August 2009 at 3:52PM

new thread alert!!!

Parentcraft/antenatal class-

went ok. were 12 couples in total. some never spoke at all some did. i like the ones who ask so i'm not the only one!! and we're all 1st time mums! would have liked a 'i'm jillie and i'm 34weeks' bit as i'm always curious to how pregnant they are and size compared to me.

let us set our own agenda of things to discuss on the topics today. so people could say 'i'm worried bout this or that etc or i have a question on this

we did recognising signs of labour and first stages of labour today.
waters breaking- thought my mum was weird cos hers never did but apparently the longer they dont break, the better as its more cushioned for you and baby

got some leaflets on different positions to ease the pain

said i'm med-high risk cos of existing BP, so this may mean me being monitored in the hospital a lot earlier in labour than most people.am going to try and find out hopefully on monday what this will mean as we need to be prepared.

next week is the 'giving birth section' etc looking forward to it.

jennynoo · 14 August 2009 at 3:52PM

Wow Sammy, what a day for you! Sticky bean vibes to you.

JHA I'm wondering about slings, warps and all that. Think I've ruled out ring slings. I've been reading this website http://www.thebabywearer.com/ but still not sure exactly what to get and I definitely want to use something from birth if possible.

Thread closing confused me as well!

jillie1974 · 14 August 2009 at 3:52PM

shall i copy the EDD list??

jillie1974 · 14 August 2009 at 3:53PM

i knew the thread would get closed today.lol!! we were well over the limit!!

jillie1974 · 14 August 2009 at 3:54PM

EDD 2009

SuzyWuzy - 2nd August 2009 :female:
fairydawn - 2nd August 2009 :male:
Vickylee - 5th August 2009
Hopalong_album - 15th August 2009
AylesburyGirl-16th August 2009
nessquic80 - 23rd August 2009 :male:
mustbemad - 31st August 2009 :female:
zgaze - 3rd September 2009 :male:
Spinks - 3rd September 2009
fitzilian19 - 4th September 2009 :male:
midgetjem84 - 9th September 2009
Rose123 - 9th September 2009
Xmaslolly76- 10th September 2009:male:
Kate1 - 12th September 2009
Charlie23 - 12th September 2009
Jacksons mum - 14th September 2009 :male:
JAM1376 - 15th Septemeber 2009
mountainlioness - 16th September 2009 :female:
Workinmummy - 19th September 2009
Fitzio - 20th September 2009
lil miss 06 - 21st September 2009:female:
Glamazon - 22nd September 2009 :male: (induction around 11th Sept)
happytum - 22nd September 2009
Harley - 22nd September 2009 :female:
jillie1974 - 22nd September 2009

Squishy - 22nd September 2009:female:
Csh - 24th September 2009 :male:
Stick2000 - 25th September 2009
Bear family 28th September 2009 :male:
Europa - 29th September 2009 :female:
Nicki - 2nd October 2009
madwoman85 - 10th October 2009
papa-roo Dad2B- 15th October 2009
Cheapskate - 16th October 2009
vicstar - 17th October 2009
Natasha8642 - 17th October 2009
Damzel_In_Distress - 18th October 2009
Fidget - 20th October 2009 :male:
Jennynoo - 21st October 2009 :female:
nancmat - 22nd October 2009 :female:
Lizziebell*80 - 27th October 2009:female:
Helen81- 28th October 2009 :male:
LittleBit - 28th October 2009
Karen1907 - 1st November 2009
Tigsteroonie & Marleyboy 3rd November 2009 :male:
SarahOwen - 3rd November 2009
Got it Spend it - 4th November 2009

charliedavis - 11th November 2009
fattybooboo - 11th November 2009 :male:
pookie5488 - 11th November 2009

kitty_and_gucci_2008 - 12th November 2009
boogellyboo - 14th November 2009 :female:
Charlton Taz - 21st November 2009 :female:
daisychain80 - 25th November 2009
faye6174 - 30th November 2009
Ender4 Dad2B - 1st December 2009
tracyg - 2nd December 2009
always29 - 4th December 2009 :male:
Liza83 - 6th december 2009
girlcurl - 7th December 2009
katster - 10th December 2009
BeenieCat - 12th December 2009 :female:
Gravitytrolls - 12th December 2009
WrigglesRJ - 15th December 2009
lou66 - 15th December 2009
MSE Andrea - 17th December 2009
newbie_maz - 18th December 2009 :female:
Elastigirl - 19th December 2009
Mazcabs - 19th December 2009
Agscully - 22nd December 2009 :male:
aless02 - 26th December 2009
flis21 - 26th December 2009
Candycanes - 27th December 2009:male:
albionsarah - 29th December 2009
Maybebaby80 - 30th December 2009
meigle21 - 31st December 2009

EDD 2010

jha - 8th January 2010
louise99 - 17th January 2010
charliechin - 22nd January 2010
xkymx - 26th January 2010
GemmaE - 29th January 2010
Nozza76 - 1st February 2010
Iheartfreebies - 2nd February 2010
Becster - 5th February 2010
Kavinam - 12th February 2010
spike2012 - 12th February 2010
Sarah Joanne - 16th February 2010
Nikkit72 - 25th February 2010
Somnium - 1st March 2010
Sammy_Kaye18- 6th March 2010
kindofagilr - 11th March 2010
robbadak - 11th March 2010
Evansangel - 12th March 2010
Catw0man - 15th March 2010
Nikabella - 21st March 2010
creditwreck - 21st March 2010
Kentmumof1 - 26th March 2010

TTC LIST
Fishcake_random, durham_girl, likabu, Pooky, miss_pink, Boobylou, jiblets1, Uisge10, CHARLIE54, Andrea78, Wondermum07, Melvis, Janec08, Helen79, Hayley11, Ruth.77, Filmstar, jmf76, Natalie6999, AnnieM, Leopardlady, smartie12

BIRTH LIST
:female::female: dooleys - Twin girls! 2lb 3oz & 2lb 13oz (10 wks early)
:female: tarajayne - 13th July 2009 at 6pm, Madison 8lb 9oz
:female: tinkerbell - 20th July 2009 at 8.06am, Evelyn Olivia, 6lbs 5oz (emer c/s)
:female: skintchick - 22nd July 2009 at 1.10am, Lilia Rose, 6lbs 3oz (planned home birth)
:female: efrieze- 24th July 2009 at 8:41am, Roni Mae, 10lbs 4oz
:male: Newmoneysaver - 27th July 2009 at 8.38, Liam, 6lb
:male: niknaknoo1982 - 29th July 2009, baby boy, 8lb 10oz (emer c/s)
:male: Triggles - 31st July 2009 at 23:43, Connor Finlay, 8lb 1oz
:female: Natalie85 - 4th August 2009 at 3am, Amelie, 7lb 9oz
:female: SugarSpun - 4th August 2009 at 7:15pm, Molly Elizabeth, 7lb 3oz (emer c/s)
:male: carlamagee - 5th August 2009 at 8:47pm, Christopher Robert, 7lb 11oz
:female: tiamai_d - 6th August 2009 at 9:21am, Amber Violet, 6lb 15oz
:male: HypnoNu - 7th August 2009, Austin Stanley, 6lb 6oz

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...

Shelvis - 20th August 2009 :male: (induction 7th August)

jha · 14 August 2009 at 4:14PM

Thanks everyone - i got the link from the baby wearer website http://www.wrapyourbaby.com/crosscradle.htm this is exactly the clear instructions i was looking for.

Off to take bump for a walk - again:rolleyes:

jillie1974 · 14 August 2009 at 4:14PM

where is everyone gone??

helloooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jennynoo · 14 August 2009 at 4:20PM

I'm working but it always goes quite around this time, I assume as people are heading home from work or making tea. Plus Glam will be off celebrating now!

MSE Pregnancy Club XV

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