MSE Pregnancy Club XII

elle_gee

Righty, couldn't get back to sleep so I've been to see Rhys and the nurses. Nurses were chatty enough, but Rhys is zonked out, finally looking calm and peaceful so he wasn't up for much of a chat!

Asked the nurses about donor milk... Apparently it costs (the hospital, not us) about £100 per litre so it's reserved for the neediest of cases and those who can't tolerate formula (which Rhys doesn't seem to, based on a few feeds). The nurse tonight was surprised noone had mentioned it to us yet instead of just going straight for the formula, and one of the doctors had mentioned it tonight to the nurses (asked why I was so against it - not knowing that we hadn't been asked!) so they will bring it up again in the ward round in the morning and see what they can do.

The nearest milk bank is Huddersfield but our hospital tend to get it from Chester, don't know why. It comes frozen by the litre, split into 50ml bottles. It is possible for them to get it cos I've seen some in the fridge about a week ago. Fingers crossed they will get a litre or two for us as a backup and it will take the stress off me plus give me time for the new things I'm doing to take effect and hopefully I can then get my own supply back up..

I did ask about direct doning, but it all has to be from a registered milk bank where the donors are screened and the milk is then screened and pasterurised and labelled up in traceable batches so if there's a problem with the donor in the future they can track down the babies who received milk from that donor etc.

efrieze

I hope they can get it sorted for you elle. So annoying that the nurses wasted some of your precious supply.

charliedavis

Hi all

Sorry not been posting for a while - been on the bankruptcy threads as being declared bankrupt tomorrow due to the failure of my business last month. Wish me luck!

Hope everyone's well, looks like it from the number of posts you've been creating - what's this game you all mention, I could do with some stress relief?

xxx

BeenieCat

Hi Charlie - sorry to hear about your business and BR, not what anyone needs ever, let alone when pg!

The game is Bejeweled Blitz which is an app on facebook!

HypnoNu

Good luck Charlie, hope you're ok, I know its a big but try and minimise stress for you and bean...

oh and i don't know if you'll find Bejeweled relaxing, i find it stressful because i can't beat my score!

BeenieCat

I find it stressful too!! :rotfl:

Cheapskate

Morning all

Congrats to Sami - bet it'll be a bit quiet here for a few days!

Well, DH & I made it to our 23rd anniversary today! :j Went out last night, just for a drink, & teenage DS left in to babysit toddler. DH suffering just a teensy bit today, one good thing about not being able to drink is that I can get up in the morning! :rotfl:Blew the budget for tea & bought stuff to make fajitas & a ready-made key lime pie for pud - yum, yum!
Sis due to return scan pics today - can someone tell me how to upload from a CD onto here, please?
Elle - if your nearest milk bank is Huddersfield, where are you, if you're willing to say in public? I live in Huddersfield & everyone I know is bemoaning the massive changes in maternity services here. PM me if you don't want to say 'out loud'. Sounds like Rhys continues to improve - love & hugs being sent your way.
Off to write anniversary card for DH, catch up in a bit.
All sorts of hugs, kisses, vibes, etc to all. :beer:
A xo

money_maker_3

Morning everyone !!

My lazy OH is still in bed and is refusing to get up, even though I want to do something today Dont know what, just dont fancy sitting round the house all day doing nothing again !
Hope everyones alright

candycanes

Good morning all Congratulations Sami on the birth of Edgar well done !!! :jI am only 11 weeks pg now but yet seem to have symptoms of spd today :huh: I have had it before in a few of my other pregnancies but never at this early on, is anyone else being plagued by it atm? This is only day 1 of it for me and i just want to screeeeeeeeeeeeam it's excruciating _pale_

newmoneysaver_2

Morning ladies :wave:
Charlie - hope all goes well tomorrow and things don't become too stressful for you!
Cheapskate - Happy Anniversary!

OH is pretty upbeat despite the amount he had to drink last night. He made tea and bacon butties this morning, but he's just gone to make himself another cuppa!
Off to look at cars again this morning. I think we might actually commit to one today - a bit pricier than we wanted but we can juggle things about and should be OK. I really don't wantt o feel stuck int he house once bubba is here, I know it will do me no good!