MSE Pregnancy Club 20

Apricot

pixie my doppler came yesterday (im 11+3 atm) I can't find a heartbeat yet and I tried for ages. It does say you won't be able to find it until at least 12 weeks but on lots of other forums people report finding it as early as 9 weeks.

Tbh I sort of wish I hadn't bought it now Im panicking a bit that I haven't found it even though midwives wouldn't even attempt to use it this early (I don't think they try until 16 weeks).

Teenie_D

iceicebaby wrote: »

Ah yes dopplers. I was banned from getting one by OH as he said I would be freaking out even more than I already do if I couldn't hear the heartbeat!

Regarding the baby's movements, I have noticed a lot more activity recently. Not kicks but just sensations. Looks like I just have a lazy one, like its father

Aw glad you are starting to feel something

I was just watching the DVD I got with my Bounty pack, I forgot about it until Sarahangel was asking, I was sitting here crying remembering what it was like breastfeeding my DD, it is so special! It's just as well I'm pregnant!!!! I can't wait to meet my wee one

Sarah you can let me know if you want it hun, it is pretty good.

iceicebaby

I've just remembered I have not claimed my bounty pack! I had the voucher in the pack I was given with my first scan. What comes in it so is it worth claiming?

Teenie_D

I was really disappointed with mine this time as i got loads more samples and vouchers when i was last pregnant.

You get some vouchers (really not much) a trial size of wipes, 1 pampers nappy (generous!) and a can of appletise. There was the DVD on b/f'ing and other leaflets. Oh and a mini dettol spray bottle.

iceicebaby

A can of appletise lol. I haven't missed out on that much then. I think I will dig it out and go and get it though.

Teenie_D

yeah you should, you don't get much but it's still free

Right bed for me, working at 6.15am -bleurgh hate my Sunday job, can't wait to finish there and not go back!!!!
Sleep tight my lovelies and I'll catch up tomorrow xxx

iceicebaby

Night Teenie x

Krystaltips

Teenie, don't buy gaviscon... Get it free on a script from your Dr!!

I got the baby clothes out last night... Put the 0-3 unisex stuff through the wash ready to pack my hospital bag... I couldn't believe how tiny they are... Especially when I opened a pack of size 1 nappies!! DD2 is only tiny, she's still in mostly 9-12 clothes at 20 months, but she seems massive in comparison!!

sarahangel

Teenie - I think I've found it on the internet, let me know if its the same one if not I would love to have your copy

http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/watch-from-bump-to-breastfeeding/fbbdb8b2-4027-4fb8-a05f-dbca1329680c

Apparently every pregnant women should get a copy before 28 weeks either in the Bounty pack or from the midwife. I haven't had one but I have just read the bumf in the Bounty book. Just hope I can succeed this time round.

Thanks for your feedback annibee

Make it 3 - hope you have found a suitable punishment for your OH!

Krystaltips

The best thing to do if you really want to succeed at breastfeeding, is build a good support network around you... Find out where the local support groups are, pop down while you're still pregnant to get to know the women there... Do read up about it, but also go with what feels natural... Persevere... It is difficult in the beginning, for you and the baby... Yes it's a natural thing, it doesn't mean it comes naturally to everyone, or to every baby... You both have to learn what is expected of you...

Persevere though, and it becomes the easiest, most natural thing ever... You do it without thinking about it, and you thank goodness that you don't have to faff around making bottles at all hours of the morning because of it