MSE Pregnancy Club 17

redstararnie76

Som - I love those charms, they're a great idea.

SazM030306

Gill I used my vouchers today, though they didn't have the pampers hamper in stock
I had a free pack of huggies size 1 voucher too so I got 3 packs of huggies (2 for £9) SIZE 1, 2 and 3, used £2 off huggies, £2 off when u spend £10 and free huggies, total spend £6
I saved the pampers vouchers for next time when the pampers pack is in stock.
hth xxx

Somnium

redstar - the charms are so lush and am very lucky as that company shop is only about a mile from my house so no P&P to pay, plus I know lots of folks who have used them and there stuff is really fab. They say the figerprint stuff is better after baby is 3 months, not sure about the hand and foot prints tho! Hoping to get Mum and MIL something small come xmas if I can afford it.

xmaslolly76

Snuggleput i take it your DS has now settled down with the other sibling and they get along ok? Maybe point out to him that when DD was born he thought it would be the end of the world but everything has turned out ok and the same will happen this time. Also tell him how he is to be the big brother and that he has a very important role to play in helping the baby to learn new things and also helping you to look after the baby. I think a present from the baby when born is a very good idea and one i have used myself :-)

maureenjscott

Snugglepet - how is your wee one with the new baby now - has he settled down? Does he still have issues with the first new baby? I would agree with the comment from another poster - make sure visitors pay him lots of attention too and not just make a bee line for the newest arrival. Have them stress to him how he's going to be a great bigbrother and how he'll be able to help you more that he's getting bigger.
Not really had too much bother with my kids over this kind of thing but imagine it must have been very hard last time round. Nope things work out for you, take care x

OlipopsMummy wrote: »

Also wondering if any of you parents know what the 'family element' of child tax credits is? Have been looking on direct gov for info on benefits e.c.t and I can get maternity allowance cos Ive only not been working a few months, but also it says you can get the sure start maternity grant if you get child tax credit at a higher rate than the 'family element'
Puzzleddd!!

Oli's mummy - if you search for sure start maternity grant form, you can open the form and its notes as a pdf file, the covering notes page goes into a bit more detail about what you need to be able to claim the sure start grant. Re child tax credit family element - for the year upto april 2010 £548 or £1095 for under 1yo - add up how many kids you've got of each under 1 or over 1 and if more than basic you can apply.

Struggling with heartburn! the Indian dinner was excellent and i even squeezed in room for cheesecake... paying the price now! lol

nite everyone,
mo x

snugglepet20

Thanks for the advice everyone. I guess there is no magic solution. Xmaslolly you're right DS and DD get on well now and DS is fond of feeling important so maybe telling him he can teach the baby new things will help. Maybe it will be easier now he is older and can talk properly to express himself. Fingers crossed because with 3 children under 4 I am going to need it!

choccybikkie_2

Happy due date EA and Yay for the scratchcard :T

Som, well done for all the walks,hope something starts v soon:o

Kitkat I was exactly the same a couple of weeks ago when we had to get rid of my pride and joy Mazda 6 for a Zafira. I had a lil cry and was so upset but we needed a 7 seater for impending family growth! Now I love it!!

Kindof you should learn to drive esp if you already have a car waiting for you. Living in Mk it is kinda a necessity as it's all dual carriageways but also with the kiddies I couldn't be without my car. I have the 'family car' and Dh has a little renault clio which he uses to get to work,he only works 5 mins away and uses company pool car when he's there but the kids have lots of clubs etc that when we tried to just have 1 car there was always a time when we had to be in 2 places at once and was costing a small fortume on public transport or someone missing out. DH car costs £35 a yr for tax and obv uses little petrol. We have a multi car policy which is about £400 for both cars (altho DH and I both did tests at 17 and have fulll no claims). At the weekend we just use the family car and DH nearly always drives as he's an awful passanger:cool:
If you've got the oppertunity to have a bit more freedom for you and bubs I say go for it!

choccybikkie_2

Oooh just heated up some pizza we brought back from Pizza hut earlier
DD's bday today and we went swimming this morning which was lovely then took dd out on her new bike and went for Pizza hut. She had a fab day and was suitably whacked when she went to bed

O maureen I am v jealous of curry though:(

pigpen

snuggle... maybe he just hates the change in his routine.. I know my boys reacted quite badly for the first few months with a new siblings.. I am hoping that they will be better this time round!! Just keep him involved.. passing a nappy or undoing a sleepsuit just so he doesn't feel you prefer the baby to him. He may well shock you and think this baby is wonderful.. just don't call it the 'new' baby .. that makes him the old baby and we throw old things away. Also, try to call it HIS baby.. maybe he would like to come choose a present for his baby?

That said my younger sister wanted a donkey or a pony rather than our youngest sister and was an absolute cow with her until littlest sis smacked her in the kisser when she was 17 and older sis was 21.. I loved it lol They have got along much better since then.

EA.. mens voices are lower so the sound passes through the fluid at a level the baby can hear much better than higher womens voices which is why unborn babes resond more to mens voices.

Evansangel

Lol OH's voice isn't exactly deep though

I'm laying in bed on my iPod, I can't sleep, having mild cramp and bored

at least I have asda shopping to look forward to tomorrow