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MSE Pregnancy Club XIII

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  • carlamagee
    carlamagee Posts: 1,789 Forumite
    Oh Carla, your due the day before me
    (*I had to go back and check*)
    yeah, i noticed earlier too!! you seem to be a lot more organised than me though!!!!
    Carla-Farla!! :)

    Mummy to Katie (27.11.07) and Christopher (05.08.09) ♥♥
  • newmoneysaver_2
    newmoneysaver_2 Posts: 2,374 Forumite
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    Thanks, but I really don't feel ready at all :o
  • Jvic28
    Jvic28 Posts: 1,596 Forumite
    JVIC - Sorry you had such a bad time of it, it's one of the main reasons I won't go to UHW. Hopefully things will get better there once they've finished everything.

    If you do decide to have more children you could always opt for Royal Glam or Llandoch next time.

    I was supposed to be going to Llandough but because my waters broke at 36+3 it wasn't an option. I've been told because of the complications on this birth I would have to go to a consultant led ward next time too. Which rules out Llandough again, Royal Glam has been suggested by the midwife for next time so we'll look into it if we ever do decide to have another.
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    Weight Loss Target - to lose 60.8lb by NYE 2015 - 37.6lb TO GO
  • tinkerbelluk
    tinkerbelluk Posts: 900 Forumite
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    Jvic28 wrote: »
    I was supposed to be going to Llandough but because my waters broke at 36+3 it wasn't an option. I've been told because of the complications on this birth I would have to go to a consultant led ward next time too. Which rules out Llandough again, Royal Glam has been suggested by the midwife for next time so we'll look into it if we ever do decide to have another.

    I'm consultant led at Royal Glam and I must admit I cannot recommend them enough at the moment - ask me after the birth and hopefully I'll be saying the same thing :D
    You laugh because I'm different - I laugh because you're all the same
  • JAM1376
    JAM1376 Posts: 566 Forumite
    edited 24 June 2009 at 2:08PM
    Hi all

    Just had a call from the midwife. GTT results were fine (hoorah), iron levels are fine (hoorah) but my platelets are up (WFT does that mean?). Got to go back in three weeks for another blood test to check if they have gone down again. She said it just happens sometimes and is nothing to worry about. Am in work so was a bit difficult to ask any more when she called. Will google now why what etc but has anybody else had this? If they are high again next time (10th July), I 'gotta' be consultant led instead of my HB.

    Any experiences of high platelets? Anything I can do to bring them down? lol Blood letting anyone?

    ETA Just found info on someone with high platelets having a homebirth so I have just altered the 'gotta' slightly!
    My baby girl :kisses3: September 09 :heartsmil
  • tinkerbelluk
    tinkerbelluk Posts: 900 Forumite
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    OK, I'm working on my list of things that I need to take to the hospital (it seems like loads!) Can you all have a look and let me know if I've missed anything or if I'm taking too much?

    So far I've got:

    Me
    • 2 Nighties
    • PJ’s
    • 5x knickers
    • Bra
    • 3x pair’s breast pads
    • 1x pack boots maternity towels
    • Thick socks
    • 2 Flannels
    • Towel
    • Tissues
    • Ipod / Book
    • Wet wipes
    • Maltesers / Oat bars
    • Squash
    • Lip balm
    • Deodorant
    • Shampoo and conditioner
    • Shower gel
    • Moisturiser
    • Hair bands
    • Hair brush
    • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
    • Light dressing gown
    • Tens Machine
    • Outfit to wear home
    For the baby
    • 3 x vests - Newborn
    • 3 x sleepsuits – Newborn
    • 3 x vests – Size 0 - 3
    • 3 x sleepsuits – Size 0 - 3
    • Going home outfit inc cardi – Newborn
    • Going home outfit inc cardi – Size 0 - 3
    • 1x cellular blanket
    • 1x shawl
    • Scratch mits
    • 3 x Muslins
    • Small pack nappies
    • Pack wipes
    • Cotton wool
    • Vaseline
    • Dummy
    • Car seat
    For DH
    • Spare clothes – t-shirts / shorts / bathers?
    • Food
    • Drinks
    • PSP / Book
    • Camera
    • Money for car park
    Anything I've missed?
    You laugh because I'm different - I laugh because you're all the same
  • Jvic28
    Jvic28 Posts: 1,596 Forumite
    I'm consultant led at Royal Glam and I must admit I cannot recommend them enough at the moment - ask me after the birth and hopefully I'll be saying the same thing :D
    Are the rules about partners visiting times the same on all consultant led wards? How many women will be on your ward? I don't think it helped that I was in for just over a week with no sleep before the birth. Hopefully if it did happen again I wouldn't have to be in for so long.
    DMP Mutual Support Thread Member No 190
    17/05/08 - Total on DMP: £10025.70
    07/05/14 - Total on DMP: £1666.20 DFD: July 2017!!
    Baby Tomos born 5th June 2009 - 6lb 5oz :j
    Weight Loss Target - to lose 60.8lb by NYE 2015 - 37.6lb TO GO
  • carlamagee
    carlamagee Posts: 1,789 Forumite
    jjust had a lok at your list tink - i dont think you have missed anything!! i think thats pretty much what my list would look like too, altho i have still to buy a couple of the items, but i know i need to put them in!!
    Carla-Farla!! :)

    Mummy to Katie (27.11.07) and Christopher (05.08.09) ♥♥
  • newmoneysaver_2
    newmoneysaver_2 Posts: 2,374 Forumite
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    Phew, thought I had lot my bejewelled mojo - but just got 133k. MM is still top tho :mad:

    Right - need to pop out, I've run out of food and I'm still hungry :eek:
  • searching_me
    searching_me Posts: 18,414 Forumite
    well your both meanies :( both of you beating me as usual x
    :)Still searching .....:)
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