MSE Pregnancy Club 18

emsywoo123

Thanks to all who have posted their lists. I am packing/buying lots more (as in multiples, not secret items :rotfl::rotfl: ) than most, as parents will have DD so will only have doula and cannot get her to get loads of stuff.......in laws not involved, and we know how useful KH is likely to be.....can't trust he won't be drunk

Have now made my "need to buy" list and "hosp bag" lists and am pleased to see I have accidentally bought most of it without realising :rotfl:

emsywoo123

The_Next_Verse wrote: »

well have tried to ring the assessment unit, but "all midwives are busy we will call you when there is one free..." 20 mins ago!

The bleeding/spotting has now stopped but having slight period pains now booo... I better not be queue jumping.. I'm not ready!

Keep calling hun xx

smartie12

My hospital bag (looks like I'm going on holiday for 6 months) list

1 pack of maternity pads
breast pads
2 nighties
1 vest (for pool)
Light dressing gown
Slippers
towel
big knickers;)
socks
Tens machine
Arnica
Tootbrush/paste
Hairbrush
Shower gel
Flannel
Little make up samples (foundation etc)
Deodorant
Lip balm
Camera
Book
Lucozade
Snacks
T-shirt for DH


3 x sleepsuits + vests
hat
scratch mitts
cardigan
blanket
nappies
wipes

I'm actually going to pack it all properly today:eek: So if I add anything else I'll add it to the above list:)

I'm NESTING ladies!!!:D

EDIT: Just a reminder that if you're on any medication/have asthma etc remember tablets and inhaler. I always have my medication and inhaler in my handbag which will be with me anyway. In fact I have everything but the kitchen sink in my handbag so I'll be ok with just that

The_Next_Verse

well she just called back and said to take two paracetamol and rest and call again if anything changes.

So... kinda useful really... I still don't know what it is/was!

smartie12

The_Next_Verse wrote: »

well she just called back and said to take two paracetamol and rest and call again if anything changes.

So... kinda useful really... I still don't know what it is/was!

Make sure you phone again and keep hassling them if at all concerned!

xmaslolly76

TNV it could have been a burst blood vessel it can happen when your cervix starts to dilate so you may pop soon. Keep an eye on it and if it starts again or you get anymore pain insist that they take a look at you. Dont sit there worrying if they try and fob you off then just go down there and make a fuss. :-) x

rach

TNV glad you spoke to someone, just put your feet up and keep an eye.

I've not done hosp bag yet, probably won't for a few weeks yet...I know where everything is if I need it!

Krystaltips

xmaslolly76 wrote: »

Krystal yes its Russells Hall, are you local ? :-)

Yeah Walsall... Hubby works near the castlegate island... We'll be coming up for the zoo the week after next lol...

dreambirdie

hey ladies

cheers for your lists im putting together my bag this week so they are mega handy! although im sure il still forget something! is anyone going to use disposable pants? i was thinking of just buying a few of primarks multipack "granny" ones. would they do? also for the pads i heard tescos value sanitary towels are just the same as the maternity ones? is this true? im really not looking forward to the bleeding afterwards, i was just thinking the other day how brilliant it was not having periods

xmaslolly76

Krystaltips wrote: »

Yeah Walsall... Hubby works near the castlegate island... We'll be coming up for the zoo the week after next lol...

OMG and i never knew all this time.... i dont live far from castlegate island myself. We should get together for a decaf sometime. I've had a moan on here before about no one living close by to me off here :-)