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gratefulforhelp_2

emsy how's things??

I'm booked in for a GTT next Tues, can't wait, 2 hours sitting around in the docs, groovy!

emsywoo123

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

emsy how's things??

I'm booked in for a GTT next Tues, can't wait, 2 hours sitting around in the docs, groovy!

hi hun

Things good here, my lil man a bit colicky, but we'll get over it

As for other news...........

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2909758

lilian1977

I'm booked onto classes at the hospital but couldn't get to the one last week because of the weather. Another one tonight but to be honest, after the breastfeeding one I went to I think I can get more useful advice here and from Mumsnet!

Just had my first sip of RLP - tastes like hot water...

SusanC_2

spaghetti_monster wrote: »

We messed up a bit by being a bit late in booking into antenatal classes. We really wanted a course of several weeks where we could both go, but because I only got round to organising it a couple of weeks ago we've missed the start date for the courses we wanted. The next ones start in January, which is no good as I'm due 15/2.
In the end I got myself onto the local course (which I wanted to do anyway, also to meet some local mums), which starts next week. There's just one evening planned with partners, which is 1 week before my EDD, so we'll see how it goes! On the 17th Dec I booked us into a one off 2 hour workshop specifically for preg ladies and partners together, so at least that's something..

:eek: Do they give a reason why they don't want partners to be at the other evenings?

gratefulforhelp_2

emsy exciting! Is he baggage-free, or is it complicated?

Catw0man

:mad: grrr just lost a long post

Was just saying - exciting stuff Emsy, I woulod go for it, it should be fun even if nothing comes of it, make you feel great about yourself

On another note, and sorry in advance for TMI had my show today:D Was going for a shower earlier and I noticed some in my undies, so I wiped and :eek: there was lots!!! I'm so excited - how sad is that!!

At our antenatal classes we had a lady who was due just 3 days after the last class, she was there at the last one, so I wouldn't worry too much about being close to your due date. Although one couple only made it to the first class their baby was born just 3 days later:eek:, she was due the same day as me!

I've been out and about again today - just to Tesco and the post office (and walked the dogs), but I'm feeling great:)

gizmodo_2

@fairy - good to hear your 25 week went ok. Hope the trace of sugar comes to nothing.

Had my first antenatal class today. It was very informal and very useful. They talked about bits you need/don't really need for the baby and I was glad to hear that a monitor isn't a necessity (which is my opinion). The only thing that came up that I don't have is a steraliser but they have the same outlook as me...if you're breastfeeding (which hopefully I am) you can see how things go and shops these days are 24 hours so it's not like you can't get anything if you need it.

She talked about packing the hospital bag and what things to have. She said most people have 3 bags, one for baby (usually the changing bag), one for labour and one for after giving birth. She said a 'flight' bag is about the right size (I assumed this to mean the size of bag you can take on the airplane with you) which is what I have.

She recommended dark dressing gowns, so I'm going to steal OH's (he's getting a new one for xmas - so I can have his old one). And flip flops. Any ideas where I can get flip flops from? I don't actually have any and she made a good point that they can be worn in the shower. I like that idea.

She brought up birthing balls. They do have them at hospital, and they said we don't need to bring our own (unless very attached to your own). So now I don't know whether to buy one for home?

There was loads more I'm sure (I made notes as I knew I'd forget stuff).

Tonight is the water birthing class and next week is about labour and giving birth

Ooh...that was it she explained the whole 'back to back' thing. And positions to sit in to encourage baby into being the right way around.

ejecoms

Glad to hear you're feeling week catw0man and I'm excited that you have had your show too! Can't be long now.

I did go to work Christmas lunch. Had a couple of contractions during the meal but wasn't taking much notice of them. Went back to work and they were starting to get a bit more painful so I've just come home. Not much happening otherwise. I'm in for the long haul I think! Kind of hoping things settle down over night because someone is coming to fix our boiler tomorrow!

spaghetti_monster

SusanC wrote: »

:eek: Do they give a reason why they don't want partners to be at the other evenings?

Not really, I guess I'll find out......
I thought it was normal that some classes are just for the pregnant one. And then maybe the evening where the partner comes is specifically focussed on how they can help you during the birth???

Catw0man

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4andstoppingnow - 23rd November 2010 :male:
kitipampa - 23rd November 2010 ?
Purplepardalis - 24th November 2010 *Planned Induction*
hkinsella - 28th November 2010
Welshlassie - 3rd December 2010
Catw0man - 6th December 2010 :male:
katy1987 - 6th December 2010 :male:
Sharon30 - 6th December 2010
snugglepants - 8th December 2010
gemima27 - 9th December 2010
Slightlymad99 - 10th December 2010 :male:
Sarathechemist - 12th December 2010
PoppyW- 15th December 2010
Sadie204 - 15th December 2010
Kataratarina - 22nd December 2010
Loubylou - 24th December 2010 :male:
anm - 25th December 2010
Ejecoms - 25th December 2010 :male:
Molthedoll - 26th December 2010 *TWINS*
Tigerlee - 29th December 2010 ?
Casperlarue - 29th December 2010 *Planned C-section*
twoflower169 - 7th January 2011 ?
Metranil Vavin - 10th January 2011 :male:
kt1985 - 11th January 2011
Make-it-3 - 14th January 2011 ?
Sunny_Sunshine - 14th January 2011 :male:
Bargainprincess - 15th January 2011
little_princess - 19th January 2011
Delerium - 20th January 2011
Flower 72 - 21st January 2011
Stargirl12 - 24th January 2011
ASHeta - 24th January 2011 :male:
Jenapples - 26th January 2011 :male:
Chazsucks - 27th January 2011
lilian1977 - 28th January 2011 :male:
Chakani - 30th January 2011 :female:
2girlsforme - 31st January 2011 :female:
Lwcus78 -1st February 2011 :female:
oxclairexo - 2nd February 2011 ?
Gizmodo - 2nd February 2011 ?
On_The_Edge - 5th February 2011 ?
sarahangel - 5th February 2011 :male:
Hngrymummy - 8th February 2011
Beakatron - 8th February 2011 ?
Bexster - 9th February 2011
Lauren_1 - 14th February 2011 :male:
LilacPixie - 15th February 2011 ?
spaghetti monster - 15th February 2011 :male:
SharkeyBabe - 15th February 2011 :female:
paul2louise - 19th February 2011
Krystaltips - 21st February 2011 ?
Janinie7 - 25th February 2011 ?
Ticklepenny - 26th Feb 2011 :male:
Roodles - 26th Feb 2011 ?
Hitchins - 4th March 2011:male:
Rockinbikergal - 4th March 2011 ?
DueMarch11 - 5th March 2011 ?
Jojo1978 - 7th March 2011 :male:
coops228 - 18th March 2011 ?
FairyShazza - 20th March 2011 ?
My1stbaby - 20th March 2011 ?
Sammy_Girl - 23rd March 2011 :female:
Princess Coupon - 24th March 2011 :male:
gratefulforhelp - 24th March 2011 ?
Munchkin78 - 27th March 2011
annibee - 31st March 2011 :male:
dustystar02 - 1st April 2011?
TitchD - 4th April 2011
Mrs Moc - 5th April 2011
Dipsy - 6th April 2011:female:
princesslilo - 6th April 2011
SexyBack - 6th April 2011
bellabear - 7th April 2011 :female:
Ema_o - 9th April 2011:male:
datamonkey - 11th April 2011 :male:
Neeny82 - 15th April 2011
EssexGirl - 16th April 2011
Cutterby - 18th April 2011 ?
wendz86 - 20th April 2011 :female:
iceicebaby - 21st April 2011 ?
Teenie - 23rd April 2011?
nic2075 -28th April 2011
Chickywiggle - 1st May 2011
Digitalphase - 3rd May 2011
Charlie1978 - 5th May 2011
Fantafan - 9th May 2011
Evansangel - 14th May 2011 :male:
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Alamaya - 19th May 2011
Fluffysox - 21st May 2011
lizbob - 21st May 2011
Faye6174 -21st May 2011
Curlylou1986 - 1st June 2011
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LittleBit - 9th June 2011
Madbird - 13th June 2011
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:female: Ladylegs - 5th November 2010 - 11:57am - Molly Beatrice, 8lb 12oz
:female: pukkamum - 8th November 2010 - Baby Lilly, 6lb 13oz
:female: slm6002 - 9th November 2010 - 1.59pm - Tabatha Rose, 6lb 13oz
:male: MERFE - 11th November 2010 - 2:16pm - Robert Jacob, 7lb 15oz
:female: **Confuzzled** - 11th November 2010- 1.29pm - Charlotte Elizabeth, 7lb 1oz
:male: plymouthscubagirl - 12th November 2010 - Kai Alexander West, 7lb 7oz
:female: Hibbi - 14th November 2010 - 5.22pm - Poppy June 6Ib 5oz
:male:Jadeorchid - 14th November 2010 - Ethan 6lb 15oz
:male: emsywoo123 -16th November 2010 -2.02am - James Mark, 8lb 7oz
:male:Bufger - 17th November 2010 - 6.48pm -Ethan James, 9lb 1oz
:male:Tigtag - 18th November 2010 - 7.18pm -Leo William Anthony, 8lb 7oz
:male:starjumper - 24th November 2010 - Benjamin
:female: CL - 25th November 2010 - 4.04pm - Juliet 8lb 4.5oz
:female: tinkwings - 25th November 2010 - Lily Alice Rose, 7lb 13.5oz
:female: Balijay - 25th November 23.24 - Isabella Robyn 6lb 15oz

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Samandona - 11th November 2010 :male:
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