MSE Pregnancy Club 18

**confuzzled**

tigtag02 wrote: »

I just did 3 dark chocolate truffles - so far so good

(I sound like a junkie :eek:)

CAFCGirl wrote: »

its when you start injecting it into your eyeballs that we'll start to worry TT xx

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
How would you do that??? It'd need melting surely...ah, just thought.. liquid chocolate...must be the way forward for you TT:rotfl:

moneysaver12

Thankyou CAFCGirl. I will have a look in m&s when i go to town. I tend to have problems buying bras with been a big cup size. We don't have a peacock where we live, but i will have a look to see where the nearest one is, then if there is one near i could get dh to take me one weekend. I like shopping, sounds like you got some good things.

Edited just found that there is one in Leeds, will mention it to dh.

CAFCGirl wrote: »

MoneySaver - That one was a set of 2 from m&s, just the standard non underwired as opposed to maternity ones. I think it was £12 for the box of 2. If you have one nearby though, and they stock the maternity stuff, can really recommend the Peacocks Nursing bra, £4, looks pretty, undoes easily for feeding and really ruddy comfy...

Obviously back from town...... i defo dont think i should go out by myself anymore LOL totally overdid it, obviously forgot anything i bought I'd have to carry. Hit some of the charity shops in town and was finding loads of books for DH. He likes a few authors so I kept finding ones that he hasnt got yet, and at like £2 a go or less, seems silly to not buy them LOL
Bought myself some fat knickers WOOOHOOO my butt might be covered once more, got a nice overbody bag ideal for going out with baby as I cant be doing with a shoulder bag with pushchair etc. And got fathers day cards, thankyou presents for parents for helping us so much with baby, and also found some good baby bits in charity shops as well, just clothes but the right size for the season when he's born. Kept thinking if it was nice and hot summer im gonna struggle, and at like 20p a go..... doesnt matter what he does to them, but also picked up some brand new bits still with tags!

but still got totally exhausted and it was raining but i had too many bags to put up umbrella, and couldnt sit down on any of the benches etc as they're all wet, debated going to starbucks (craving a coffee now) but it was packed......

oh bought some munchies as well shhhhhhhhhhhh noone else need know about th 2 packs of oreos or the 4 pack of mars bars

Oh and KK - Its perfectly normal to panic about it, I had the same thing. Just keep a list going of everything you have got, whats essential that you need to get and then a list of things that would be nice to have. Ideally you pay very little for the essentials and get the wanted bits for free/gifts

moneysaver12

Congrats bsm on your baby boy.

1more?

my gosh you lot have been chatty ive only been gone for a few hrs

congratulations bsm

kitkat if your dh is working on his business more than 16hrs per wk even if not earning & over 25 he maybe entitled to working tax credits and he can pay basic ni £2.30 a wk so hes paying his stamp but most defenatly look at entitled to

right my anesthetist appointment was carp a waste of time:mad::mad::mad: she said she only needed to see me if i had a slipped disc or had spinal surgery :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: well why the hell was i refered then
she does think giving birth will be ok even thou i can only open my legs to 45 degrees but suggests i go to the main hospital i went to today but its 20 miles away, you cant park for love nor money and its stinking dirty :( now im more confused than i was before i went, tomorrow i have another growth scan and im going to ring my midwife after that to see what the heck im to do:(:(:(:(

ethelsmum

Congrats BSM

Been for my 24 wk appointment with the midwife today. Baby is fine:j and didn't seem too concerned about all the surgery/drugs etc I had so thats put my mind at rest a little.
Been to do a bit of baby shopping today but the shops in our town are really pants for unisex clothes - did get some plain white ones from M&S and then boots had some vests half price.

Sure Start Maternity Grant - Can't get my head round this. We get well over £545 in tax credits but we don't get working tax credit. Are we entitled to it does anyone know? Everything I read about it just baffles me.
Also, where do you get the form from? Printer not working so can't download a copy.

CAFCGirl

ok after being productive..... and exhausting myself.... I've hit a wall and had a break down.... and now cant stop crying....

MYLITTLESISTERLOLA

Surestart grant - I'm also confused, we get £45 ish a week with one child ( because my estimated income for this tax year is down, before April we were getting £10.50 ish a week, after baby is born we'll be getting £100/week because we'll have 2, one under 1) does that mean we qualify ??
I think I'll apply and see what happens but it does seem quite confusing - why can't they just pay it automatically if your tax credits entitle you to it ??? That would be too easy

CrazyTink

CAFCGirl wrote: »

ok after being productive..... and exhausting myself.... I've hit a wall and had a break down.... and now cant stop crying....

Hugs CAFCG hope it passes quick, maybe you've just over done it a bit, which is easy to do, hope your feeling chirpy again soon x


Update on crash palava!... went to docs other day and got pain relief gel which does take the edge off, just having a relaxing week. insurance company (that are majorly slated on the net) are being so far so good, really spot on, all being dealt with, hire car arrived yesterday, our car is at the assessors today so just a bit of waiting now

Bought a giant pillow today, which is defo not worth the money (OH paid) but hopefully will help with me getting a half decent sleep

Congrats to the new mummies and welcome to the new (soon to be) fatties xx

redmel1621

ethelsmum wrote: »

Congrats BSM

Been for my 24 wk appointment with the midwife today. Baby is fine:j and didn't seem too concerned about all the surgery/drugs etc I had so thats put my mind at rest a little.
Been to do a bit of baby shopping today but the shops in our town are really pants for unisex clothes - did get some plain white ones from M&S and then boots had some vests half price.

Sure Start Maternity Grant - Can't get my head round this. We get well over £545 in tax credits but we don't get working tax credit. Are we entitled to it does anyone know? Everything I read about it just baffles me.
Also, where do you get the form from? Printer not working so can't download a copy.

You should be entitled yes. You can get a form from your local jobcentre, or I suppose they may stretch to posting one out to you if you phone them:p:) Even if you are not sure if you are entitled then apply anyway, it is a relatively easy form to fill in.

CrazyTink wrote: »

Update on crash palava!... went to docs other day and got pain relief gel which does take the edge off, just having a relaxing week. insurance company (that are majorly slated on the net) are being so far so good, really spot on, all being dealt with, hire car arrived yesterday, our car is at the assessors today so just a bit of waiting now

Glad things are moving along smoothly for you. Last thing you need after that awful incident is a nightmare with the insurance company...

MYLITTLESISTERLOLA

I've had a look at the Sure start PDF available on the internet as it states if you are getting child tax credit ( at a higher rate than the family element ) you MIGHT be eligible, the tax credit website quotes the family element as £545 pa, So does that mean I am or am not ??:think:_pale_:wall: I'm going to get the application tomorrow and fill it in, see what happens but it would be nice if the info was clearer for us effected by pregnancy brain