MSE Pregnancy Club VII

Krystaltips

I lost my bit of paper when I had Aimee Sami... Think I left it at the hospital lol... I was ever so worried... But when I got to the registry office they had all my details on the computer and didn't ask me for anything anyway!

Tip girls... You only get the short version of the birth certificate but can get the full version for about £4 (or could 5 years ago) If you want to apply for a passport for the baby you'll need the full version and if you have to order it at a later date it will cost more....

That's my money saving tip for the week...

Sami_Bee

:rotfl: I think the autocue just broke on "This Morning" LOL

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OK here we go! Current first and with Xander in brackets

It's a boy if:

* You didn't experience morning sickness in early pregnancy NO (no)
* Your baby's heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute NO (yes)
* You are carrying the extra weight out in front YES (yes)
* Your belly looks like a basketball NOT BIG ENOUGH YET (yes)
* Your areola have darkened considerably NO (yes)
* You are carrying low DUNNO YET (yes)
* You are craving salty or sour foods NO (yes)
* You are craving protein - meats and cheese NO (yes)
* Your feet are colder than they were before pregnancy NO (no)
* The hair on your legs has grown faster during pregnancy NO (yes)
* Your hands are very dry NO (no)
* Your pillow faces north when you sleep SAME AS EVER
* Dad-to-be is gaining weight too YES (yes)
* Pregnancy has you looking better than ever NO (yes)
* Your urine is a bright yellow in colour NO (no)
* Your nose is spreading NO (no)
* If you hang your wedding ring over your belly, it moves in circles NOT TREID YET (NO)
* You are having headaches YES (no)
* You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived the number is even 32+11 - 43 NO (30+4 - 34 yes)

So last time got 10 yes and 7 nos and had boy. So it worked
THIS TIME 3 yes, 12 no and some i cant do yet

15 NOs, 1 YES
It's a girl if:

* You had morning sickness early in pregnancy YES (yes)
* Your baby's heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute YES 160 (no)
* You are carrying the weight in your hips and rear NOT YET BIG ENOUGH
* Your left breast is larger than your right breast NO (no)
* Your hair gets red highlights NO (no)
* You are carrying high NOT SURE YET (no)
* Your belly looks like a watermelon NO (no)
* You crave sweets YES (no)
* You crave fruit YES (no)
* You crave orange juice NO (no)
* You don't look quite as good as normal during pregnancy YES (no)
* You are moodier than usual during pregnancy NO (no)
* You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread NO (no)
* Your breasts have really blossomed! YES THEY ARE MASSIVE (no)
* Your pillow faces south when you sleep SAME AS BEFORE
* Your urine is a dull yellow in colour YES (yes)
* If you hang your wedding ring over your belly, it moves from side to side NOT DONE YET (yes)
* If you add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived the number is odd 32+11 - 43 YES (no)

LAST TIME - 3 yes, 13 no
THIS TIME 8 yes, 5 no and a couple i cant do yet

phew that took ages!

Glamazon

Weezl - great story thanks for that!

Well scan was AMAZING - bean was asleep and then suddenly woke up stretching and kicking. It was so cute. She made me 12 weeks and 2 days - gonna leave EDD as I'll go over anyway!!! took pic of bean and sent it to OH who was amazed.

Bit upset afterwards, went to book 19 week scan and asked for a Weds appt, was told I couldn't as I was under Consultant. Explained I wasn't so got a Weds appt for 29th April.
I went to collect my notes from ante-natal (THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HOSPITAL!!!) and was told I couldn't have them as I needed to see the consultant first. Explained that I am midwife led not consultant led but NO I am consultant led so need to see him/her on 9th April. I'm fuming:mad: , I've been put under Consultant with no warning. Am waiting for MW to call me back now to explain why.

Not going to let it spoil my day thou - been walking around with big silly grin ever since!

Sami_Bee

Krystaltips wrote: »

I lost my bit of paper when I had Aimee Sami... Think I left it at the hospital lol... I was ever so worried... But when I got to the registry office they had all my details on the computer and didn't ask me for anything anyway!

Tip girls... You only get the short version of the birth certificate but can get the full version for about £4 (or could 5 years ago) If you want to apply for a passport for the baby you'll need the full version and if you have to order it at a later date it will cost more....

That's my money saving tip for the week...

That still stands Krystal
My tip is also if you are planning to get married shortly after having baby don't get the full one when you register them (unless you will need it inbetween) coz you'll need a new one when you re-register bubs after you're wed

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weezl74 wrote: »

sami, Kristal, anyone there with kids already?

Erm, dumb question, but, how do I register my baby?

:rotfl::o:rotfl:I'm embarrassed I don't know this!

Thanks for liking my hugely long story folks

Yes you have to make appointment with registry office. Its all done in about 20 mins and really simple. GET MORE THAN ONE BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Everybody wants one and you cant be hanging on waiting for one person to return it before you send to someone else. You have to send one to child benefit, one to tax credits etc. I bought 4 and was glad i did. Plus if you buy them when you register they are half the price than if you want one another time.

emlou2009

shelvis wrote: »

Yes you have to make appointment with registry office. Its all done in about 20 mins and really simple. GET MORE THAN ONE BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Everybody wants one and you cant be hanging on waiting for one person to return it before you send to someone else. You have to send one to child benefit, one to tax credits etc. I bought 4 and was glad i did. Plus if you buy them when you register they are half the price than if you want one another time.

thats a good tip, i would never have thought of that!

Krystaltips

Shelvis, I thought tax credits just went off the child benefit system so they take your word for it and you don't have to send anything off?

Child benefit do accept the short certificate too...

ebba7

Hi all,

I'm new to this thread - expecting my first on 24 June (which seems rapidly to be getting nearer!). Currently trying to get in all the various bits and pieces we'll need - there seems a bewildering amount of stuff to buy! Does anyone have any hot tips as to how to do this without spending a fortune - or has this already been covered elsewhere in which case I can't find it - any links to useful threads or posts also welcome.

Have just read your BS Weezl - congratulations!

Krystaltips

Welcome to the list ebba...

Cheapest way is to get everything 2nd hand.... Or borrow off people you know who have just had children... Don't get sucked in by all the things the magazines and catalogues tell you that you need... You don't!