MSE Pregnancy Club 19

**confuzzled**

Oooooooo Dusty you having all the trimmings eh?? lucky thing Thats what I wanted(but winnie the $h!t themed) until I realised I was too tight to part with the cash:o:rotfl:
Our nursery is now a mix of ToysRUs Jungle Chums and Winnie the Plop stuff..and tbh I like it:D helps that we didn't decorate either..too lazy;)
Out of curiosity whats the "(400)" after the cot mattress???

On_The_Edge

gizmodo wrote: »

My last working day will be 30th December (only got 2 days hol left, so I'm having 29th and 31st off). So my official maternity leave start date is 4th January.

So in answer to Rockins question I'm starting mat leave 4 weeks prior to EDD. Although with Christmas it's almost 5 weeks really. I was going to go back to work for a week after new year, but I really can't stand my job and decided the thought of returning after new year for 1 week was very depressing.

Same here, really dont like my job although I think its getting better. Have been discussing with hubby when to take maternity leave and thought i'd wait until 2 weeks before EDD although I hadn't realised that would be second week of Jan and I'm owed 8 days holiday (I think) so may try to wangle not going back after new year bank holiday. I will feel guilty though as were not allowed to take holiday then so not sure what my manager will say:(

DueMarch11

**confuzzled** wrote: »

(but winnie the $h!t themed)

:rotfl:

Must not laugh out loud in office

Must not laugh out loud in office

Must not laugh out loud in office

**confuzzled**

Glad you appreciate my humour DM11:D

dustystar02

**confuzzled** wrote: »

Oooooooo Dusty you having all the trimmings eh?? lucky thing Thats what I wanted(but winnie the $h!t themed) until I realised I was too tight to part with the cash:o:rotfl:
Our nursery is now a mix of ToysRUs Jungle Chums and Winnie the Plop stuff..and tbh I like it:D helps that we didn't decorate either..too lazy;)
Out of curiosity whats the "(400)" after the cot mattress???

Well this is the wish list . I doubt we'll be able to afford it all, I'm hoping to get it either off ebay or bought as gifts. The benefits of providing the first grandchild :A.
The 400 i'm not too sure about, just that my cotbed on the m+p website says a 400 cot mattress is recommended - I've no bl00dy idea :rotfl:

**confuzzled**

dustystar02 wrote: »

Well this is the wish list . I doubt we'll be able to afford it all, I'm hoping to get it either off ebay or bought as gifts. The benefits of providing the first grandchild :A.
The 400 i'm not too sure about, just that my cotbed on the m+p website says a 400 cot mattress is recommended - I've no bl00dy idea :rotfl:

1st grandchild on both sides eh?!?! Jammy beggar:p Have you joined freecycle too..up your neck of the woods I'm sure there's plenty of [STRIKE]chavs[/STRIKE];) individuals who are getting rid of stuff like that:D
And PMSL at the 400 thing:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: do you reckon it's worth finding out?:p:D
ETA: curiosity got the better of me:o 400 means that you need a cot mattress thats 140cm x 69cm:D hth lol

MERFE

Is it about time I bought DS a new bed so we can use the cot bed eeekk I think I've left it a bit late. Also I'd really like OH to just double check we do have all the bits to turn it back into a cot, men are rubbish - he is in the loft this weekend no matter what.

I've been so rubbish and have no lists am completely winging it with what we have, then if I find I need something I'll have to go get it afterwards, just got things I knew we needed and didnt have like steriliser and a changing mat.

TBH I'm panicking alot about OH paternity pay, can't work out how much he'll get or where we can cut the budget back. Obviously 2 weeks will be normal pay that month then 2 at paternity pay so surely he'll pay alot less tax that month too, plus he'll have some overtime from the previous month. Its not going to be too bad is it, Its so hard when you don't know what the actual figures will be.

Princess_Coupon

Krystaltips wrote: »

Just wanted to see how prepared we are... Green we've already got, crossed out we're not bothering with... We don't have a nursery to worry about so that makes a bit less work... Oh, and I'm not replacing any mattresses from the cot / moses... Although I will stick the moses mattress through the washer because my step sister smokes so it'll probably all reek...

Nursery Accessories
Cot bumper
[STRIKE]Nappy stacker [/STRIKE]
Cable Blanket
[STRIKE]Lampshade [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Curtains [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Shelves [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Storage boxes[/STRIKE]
Nightlight
[STRIKE]Bedside lamp[/STRIKE]

Furniture/big stuff
Pram
Car Seat
Moses basket
Moses basket stand (Need to rescue both from my step sister though...)
Mattress
Cot bed
Cot mattress
Baby bouncer (chair and door)
Baby swing


Clothing
Coming home outfit
Vests x 7
Day outfits
Hat
Mittens
Socks
Sleepsuits
Booties

Bedding
Fitted sheets for moses basket
Blankets for moses basket
Cotbed sheets
Cellular blankets (Actually hand knitted ones from my Mum)
Sleeping bag x 2



Feeding
[STRIKE]Bottles & Teats
Bottle brush
Steriliser [/STRIKE]
Bibs
Breast pads
Breast pump

Changing and Bathing
[STRIKE]Baby bath
Muslin squares [/STRIKE]
Baby towels
[STRIKE]Hooded towel and mittens [/STRIKE]
Changing mat
Nappies
Changing bag
Sudocrem
Baby wipes
[STRIKE]Baby lotion[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Talc
Baby oil [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Top and tail bowl[/STRIKE]

Nice Extras
Baby carrier
Playmat
Musical mobile
Baby monitors

Makes me look all prepared doesn't it lol...

I'd reconsider the nappy stacker and hooded towels, I'm not one for buying for the sake of it and actually got those as gifts for my 1st. I'd now consider them necessary for my 2nd especially the hooded towels DD still uses one at 2 and a half she loves getting snuggled when she gets out.

ladylegs

*Just nipping in and out. *

Blimey, this thread really has found another gear.:eek: I read everything but tend to be consistently behind the current topic so don't post much and when I do, it's just piffle/bullocks:p

Anway, had a presentation scan at hospital today and baby's position is no longer a mystery. We are fully engaged, head down and ready to launch.

I also second what Emsy/Fuzz said about getting organised in the 2nd trimester - I have awful foof pains which wreak havoc with my mobility....I'd say do as much as you can between 20-30 weeks if it is possible.

PS. Anyone else have a good cry as Carol held a photo of the now dead Billy Jackson against her chest in Enders last night? It was emotional.:o

Princess_Coupon

On the subject of MAT leave start dates, I'm pretty sure you acrue holidays while on leave which can be taken before you go or before you return. So you could go earlier than you thought::j