MSE Pregnancy Club VIII

Fitzio

mollythewestie wrote: »

I went to the baby show in march at the excel centre. Mamas and Papas weren't there themselves (I think anyway, it seems so long ago!) But Glasgow Pram Centre were and they had pretty much every pram you can imagine including Mamas and Papas, to try and buy. It was useful to see them all together to compare different types and brands. My only tip would be to get to the "pram" stands early, as they get REALLY busy and hard to get to the popular prams. HTH

I am off to the Glasgow Pram Centre now! They have loads of stuff, but when we went last weekend, it was too busy to play about with any of them. Going this afternoon hoping it will be quieter. Have a good afternoon. x

skintchick

Evansangel wrote: »

Oh

I dont know, my friend said they do it so i just assumed they would haha.
But thanks

xx

They didn't try for me till I was 16 weeks although I got a home doppler and was able to find it from earlier than that. Not sure how far along you are but I don't think you'd get it before 10 weeks? And it can behard to find with the baby being so small and wriggling about so much.

Triggles

EA - when I was pregnant with DS2, I worked shiftwork (for police) in a call centre type job (999), and the minute they knew I was pregnant (which was almost immediately as morning sickness kicked in right away!), they insisted on having an evaluation of my job and any safety or health issues. Some of the things they did were:

- restricted my hours. I was no longer allowed to work after midnight or before 8am. They said there were studies that showed that those who worked night shift while pregnant may be more likely to miscarry due to exhaustion from unsociable hours. (I took their word for it - I could not handle working nights when I was pregnant!)

- gave me regular hours instead of shift hours. Once I got further along, the difficulty of working mornings or evenings up until midnight got difficult as my sleep was still off. So they suggested I work regular hours (and let me choose what those hours would be!).

- evaluated my entire work station for ergonomic problems related to pregnancy. Offered me a lumbar support, special adjustable chair of my own, any adjustments for the computer I needed, adjustable footstool for my feet.

- increased my breaks. Basically I was told they wanted me to get up and walk around a bit for at least 5-10 minutes out of every hour to help with back and hip problems, plus was told at any time if I needed to just get up and move around a bit, to do so. I was careful not to take advantage of it, but honestly, I had to get up so often for the toilet that it worked out well anyway.

- insisted that if I wanted to take a aquanatal class that I feel free to schedule it during work hours and simply go to the class, quoting the whole "time off for pregnancy appointments" rule. They felt that the aquanatal class is a benefit to pregnant women, and therefore, it was in their best interest to encourage it.

I will be the first to admit that I was incredibly lucky as my workplace was very ygood about pregnancy related stuff. When I had a couple miscarriages, they insisted I take at least 2-3 wks each time (paid and related to pregnancy so didn't go on my sicktime record) afterwards so I had time to recover and grieve.

Jvic28

Evansangel wrote: »

Its not that im stressed about not having a risk assesment, im stressed about doing 11 hour shifts

xx

Ah, I don't blame you in that case. I wouldn't much like the idea either. I'm aching at the end of an 8 hour day.

skintchick

Jvic28 wrote: »

Ah, I don't blame you in that case. I wouldn't much like the idea either. I'm aching at the end of an 8 hour day.

I'm so glad I've given up work now! It was so exhausting.

MrsTinks

Have hung up washing, have looked at the garden - apparently we're due rain tomorrow and wednesday at the moment at least so not looking good grrrr - Going to nip out to tesco for some basics - then probably just do an online shop or something for everything major Can't believe how tired I am today!!!

kjmtidea

I had morning sickness for 3 out of 4 of my pregnancies and different things worked everytime. Ginger biscuits, sickness bands and a certain herbal tea (can't remember what one) helped a lot. I think it is trial and error really.

Evansangel

Triggles wrote: »

EA - when I was pregnant with DS2, I worked shiftwork (for police) in a call centre type job (999), and the minute they knew I was pregnant (which was almost immediately as morning sickness kicked in right away!), they insisted on having an evaluation of my job and any safety or health issues. Some of the things they did were:

- restricted my hours. I was no longer allowed to work after midnight or before 8am. They said there were studies that showed that those who worked night shift while pregnant may be more likely to miscarry due to exhaustion from unsociable hours. (I took their word for it - I could not handle working nights when I was pregnant!)

- gave me regular hours instead of shift hours. Once I got further along, the difficulty of working mornings or evenings up until midnight got difficult as my sleep was still off. So they suggested I work regular hours (and let me choose what those hours would be!).

- evaluated my entire work station for ergonomic problems related to pregnancy. Offered me a lumbar support, special adjustable chair of my own, any adjustments for the computer I needed, adjustable footstool for my feet.

- increased my breaks. Basically I was told they wanted me to get up and walk around a bit for at least 5-10 minutes out of every hour to help with back and hip problems, plus was told at any time if I needed to just get up and move around a bit, to do so. I was careful not to take advantage of it, but honestly, I had to get up so often for the toilet that it worked out well anyway.

- insisted that if I wanted to take a aquanatal class that I feel free to schedule it during work hours and simply go to the class, quoting the whole "time off for pregnancy appointments" rule. They felt that the aquanatal class is a benefit to pregnant women, and therefore, it was in their best interest to encourage it.

I will be the first to admit that I was incredibly lucky as my workplace was very ygood about pregnancy related stuff. When I had a couple miscarriages, they insisted I take at least 2-3 wks each time (paid and related to pregnancy so didn't go on my sicktime record) afterwards so I had time to recover and grieve.

I wish i worked for your employer! They seem really nice about it all
My manager was being nice today and said it was ok if i was a bit late if the docs appointment ran over
When i have my risk assesment im going to ask for regular hours. At the moment im trying to move onto a different department, hours are 9:30am-6pm and its customer services

Jvic28 wrote: »

Ah, I don't blame you in that case. I wouldn't much like the idea either. I'm aching at the end of an 8 hour day.

Its horrible working 11 hour shifts, i dont really get to eat properly, i get a half hour lunch break and 3 15minute breaks, the doctor asked me to take extra food into work to eat on each break

x x

astonsmummy

Well just got back from an excrutiating trip to the docs, OH has a UTI and a throat infection.
Got him some antibiotics so hopefully he'll perk up a bit by tommorrow.

I definately need to sort this pain business out, without trying to be too TMI, I tried to poo earlier, and it had me in tears, that definately isn't right is it?
The thing is bubs is completely fine so they will probably just make me suffer.
My neighbour is seeing our midwife this afternoon so i'll tell her to ask her to call me after clinic, and make sure she tells her it's urgent.
I'm not phoning the hospital as they will just tell me to come down and be monitired, see that bubs is as happy as a pig in shoite then send me home.

SugarSpun

feelinggood wrote: »

Might be worth giving Midwife a ring if you can? Just for our own peace of mind, you know how pregnant ladies worry!

I don't have a midwife in the UK - I'm here till next week at the earliest and my doctor's in Germany. If it's still so swollen tomorrow or the day after I'll call the maternity hospital and see what they have to say, since I don't have a GP here either.