MSE Pregnancy Club 20

Katrinadionne1808

Hi Everyone

I'm new to the thread, currently 15+4 and technically expecting my 4th, however due to two losses this will be my 2nd baby.

Just had a cervical stitch and am on weekly progesterone injections and daily low dose asprin.

Due 24th June - although my daughter was 7 weeks early so any time end of April onwards really!

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Metranil_Vavin

digitalphase wrote: »

Awesome bump pic MV! We have the same bra :rotfl:

Good old Mothercare eh..;)

Mit3 I seem to have 'run out' of belly button! There wasn't enough to pop out, if that makes sense?!

alamaya

cant see pics at work so will nosey at home lol.

I finally have a flu jab appointment for this friday. My god that took a long time.

Rockinbikergal

Hi Lady Bumps

am on the side lurking as am in work and don't normally get to post but am sneaking this one in as I am quite concerned :S Have been having braxton hicks since about 9.30 am and am soooo tired it's getting painful and I don't know what to do to stop it any suggestions welcome

Labour Vibes to thoses in need and big hugs to every one else......welcome to katrinadionne1808

lilian1977

Some tips from the net RBG:

• Drink lots of water. Dehydration can make your muscles spasm, bringing on a contraction. Avoid caffeine.
• Practice your labor breathing techniques. Rhythmic breathing will help to alleviate your discomfort.
• Lie down on your left side when you have a contraction. This should help to ease the pain and keep you rested.
• Change the position you are in or switch activities for a while when you have a contraction. A slight change in movement sometimes make the contractions disappear.
• Urinate when you need to. A full bladder can sometimes trigger Braxton Hicks.

dustystar02

Just booked onto our Parentcraft classes. Start 3rd Feb for 4 weeks. Anyone done them before? What should we expect?

Evansangel

We did parentcraft for 2wks and (this is my opinion only!) i felt it was more aimed at stupid chavvy people lol.

But your area might be different, we didn't learn any labour tips at all as it was mainly stuff like 'dont put a baby near an open fire' and team building lol.

Rockinbikergal

Evening Lady bumps

Thanks for the suggestions from earlier am home now and hubby has the fire lit so that I can get for a bath after dinner then go to bed and maybe sleep tonight.

Dusty We start our parent-craft classes next Tuesday for 5 weeks and I have done some digging and the parents that have attended the one in my hospital all say they felt it was worth it. One girl went into labour after the 2nd week and she said she was glad she got for the first 2 as they taught labour techniques and did the visit to the unit on those 2 lol. We got a programme of what is covered each week just in case you can't make that week and you can get the info elsewhere xxxx

lilian1977

I didn't go to my parentcraft classes as after the breastfeeding one I didn't think I would get anything out of it that I haven't already got from friends, Mumsnet books or this thread! I did go to the hospital tour though, that's definitely worth it.

EA - you watch the Vampire Diaries right? I've just started season 2 - I don't understand how the blood left Jeremy's body quickly but seemed to stay in Caroline's a lot longer? Sorry - trying to say that without spoiling for anyone who hasn't seen it and wants to so have whited it out!

Make-it-3

Dusty, the NHS ones are rather hit and miss it seems. I got lucky, we had a small group, run by our community midwife team so it was good to get to know them better as well as meet some parents-to-be close to us. We didn't do any babycare stuff just what to expect from labour, pain relief, hospital tour and breastfeeding.

I didn't learn that much, but only because I've done so much reading/research myself but the midwives experiences and reassurances were good to hear.