MSE Pregnancy Club XVI

MrsTinks · 18 September 2009 at 12:20PM

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 · 18 September 2009 at 12:20PM

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aless02 · 18 September 2009 at 12:22PM

Wow, I didn't realise it was time for a new thread so soon! Thanks MrsT!

elastigirl · 18 September 2009 at 12:29PM

yes i just went to quote you aless02 and the other thread was closed and wouldn't let me.

Don't include the NHS in being flexible hubby is having a right job getting his pat leave as they want to know 3 months in advance when he will be off but how can you know when your baby is going to come? He also wants to use some hol time back to back with pat leave but they won't let him.

I know someone who booked the week off his baby was due and of course it was 2 weeks late so he couldn't take any time off other than the birth date it's self.

harley1 · 18 September 2009 at 12:29PM

Thanks Mrs T.

Off to meet workmates for a quick drink. Back later.

xxxxx

kindofagilr · 18 September 2009 at 12:56PM

Jennynoo - Happy belated birthday

csh - LOL I will be like that, I want to watch some birthing shows but I am scared too lol
Jam - YAY congrats welcome to Charlotte

thank you for the birth story

Redstar - Yeah that would be good, then maybe you can take her in to the 20 week scan?
Glam - Awww lol is it weird that I cant wait for all that to happen to me?

Anyone else playing Farmville on facebook? I logged on this morning and all my strawberries had died

lil_miss_06 · 18 September 2009 at 12:56PM

i thought i had been blocked or something,,,lol

BeenieCat · 18 September 2009 at 12:59PM

EDD 2009

midgetjem84 - 9th September 2009
Rose123 - 9th September 2009
Kate1 - 12th September 2009
Charlie23 - 12th September 2009
mountainlioness - 16th September 2009 :female:
Fitzio - 20th September 2009
happytum - 22nd September 2009
Harley - 22nd September 2009 :female:
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 (c/s 24th September)
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
SarahOwen - 3rd November 2009
Got it Spend it - 4th November 2009

Nefertare - 5th 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
glitterycloud - 30th November 2009
faye6174 - 30th November 2009 :male:
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
raggydoll - 11th December 2009 :female:
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 :male:
Mazcabs - 19th December 2009
Agscully - 22nd December 2009 :male:
PrincessPlaty - 25th December 2009 :xmassmile
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
brednall- 22nd January 2010

charliechin - 22nd January 2010
xkymx - 26th January 2010
GemmaE - 29th January 2010 :female:
three2be - 31st January 2010 :male:
Nozza76 - 1st February 2010
Iheartfreebies - 2nd February 2010
spikeysoul - 2nd February 2010
Becster - 5th February 2010
Kavinam - 12th February 2010
spike2012 - 12th February 2010
Sarah Joanne - 16th February 2010

Nikkit72 - 21st February 2010
Somnium - 4th March 2010
Evansangel - 7th March 2010
kindofagilr - 8th March 2010
gymfiend - 9th March 2010
robbadak - 11th March 2010
Nikabella - 21st March 2010
creditwreck - 21st March 2010
Kentmumof1 - 26th March 2010
MoosMummy - 31st March 2010
weezl74 - 1st April 2010
Fishcake_random - 2nd April 2010
Mummy2mygirls - 8th April 2010
Redstararnie76 - 14th April 2010
Musogirl295 - 16th May 2010

TTC LIST
durham_girl, likabu, Pooky, miss_pink, Boobylou, jiblets1, Uisge10, CHARLIE54, Andrea78, Wondermum07, Melvis, Janec08, Helen79, Hayley11, Ruth.77, Filmstar, jmf76, Natalie6999, AnnieM, Leopardlady, smartie12, slhunte3

BIRTH LIST
:female: mustbemad - 15th August 2009, Chloe Bethany, 6lb 3oz
:female: SuzyWuzy - 16th August 2009 at 14.07, Sofia-Rose, 6lb 8oz
:male: Tigsteroonie & Marleyboy - 19th August 2009, Andrew Marley, 1lb 6oz (born at 29+1)
:female: ChasingButterflies - 22nd August 2009 at 2:14pm, Baby girl, 6lb
:male: nessquic80 - 26th August 2009 at 17.54, Zac, 6lb 1oz
:male: fitzilian19 - 29th August 2009 at 10.15am, Alfie Sidney, 8lb 8oz
:male: Glamazon - 3rd September 2009 at 8:17am, Jack Dylan 6lb 3oz
:male: Workinmummy - 4th September 2009 at 05.10am, Alex, 6lb 3oz (c/s)
:male: Xmaslolly76 - 7th September 2009 at 06:59am, Joseph (Joey), 8lb 11oz
:female: lil miss 06 - 9th September 2009 at 6:13pm, Taija, 7lb 3oz
:female: princesswoo - 10th September 2009 at 14:21, Lily, 7lb 4.5oz (c/s)
:male: Jacksons mum - 10th September 2009 at 8:04pm, Ellis Paul 7lb 13oz
:male: zgaze - 11th September 2009 at 11:11, Dylan James 8lb 6oz (emer c/s)
:male: jillie1974 - 16th September 2009, Kian Andrew
:female: JAM1376 - 16th September 2009 at 19:12, Charlotte Alice, 7lb 3oz

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

Hopalong_album - 15th August 2009
AylesburyGirl-16th August 2009
Spinks - 3rd September 2009

BeenieCat · 18 September 2009 at 1:00PM

kindof, i play it

I've started planting longer crops though cos i was getting bored of constant planting!

Are you in the mse group on FB?

Squishy · 18 September 2009 at 1:01PM

Ohh shiney new thread

thanks Mrs.Tine!

Well, went to have a shower and managed to cut my leg :rolleyes: was doing so well up to that point!

Now havign to decide what I would like for lunch: feeling a bit crampy too but don't think anything is happening as it's not regular cramps - just random soreness off and on. We'll see what happens. I can't believe I'm far enough along to warrant labour vibes though (thanks for those Glam!)

Somnium · 18 September 2009 at 1:07PM

Oooh shiny new thread hehe

Gemma - well done for being on team pink

Jenny -I thought she said 37 and 1/2 weeks last night but maybe I misheard! I thought last night was harder work than the previous week too, but was good fun. Oh and managing to arrive with time for a swim before hand was much better than dashing in at the last mo lol. Oh and Happy Birthday for yesterday xx

Fitzio - hope those tightenings are good news for you, easy labour vibes going your way.

Jam - Big congrats on the arrival of Charlotte xxx

Glam - eek! baby poo and projectile vomiting! Suppose we all have this to look forward to at some point lol.

Elastigirl - with my bump band I dont find so much they hold my trousers in place, so much as slow down there descent! ie I dont end up with my trousers around my ankles. Having to wear mine everyday at work as the mat uniform is way too big right now, and my normal uniform trousers are too small. You would think Mothercare of all comapanies could do better!

Always - eek for the 2 hour commute! Nice to finally chat to you at Aquanatal last night. Had a stinking headache when I left there though, and its still hovering over my eyes now. Decided to avoid the strip lighting at work and stay at home today.

MSE Pregnancy Club XVI

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