12 to 24 week pregnancy thread

twigpig

Looks like that babies r us one might be out. Hubby thinks he'd prefer one with a solid ends.... back to the drawing board

Oh, and yesterday, someone reached out to touch my belly. I've never had that before (27 weeks now). I found it very odd, and then 10 minutes later, someone else did the same thing. I just kind of backed away both times. I'm not comfortable with it AT ALL!

lisa26_2

My MIL seems to like feeling my belly too....I HATE it!!! New look have some maternity T-shirts that say 'Hands off the bump' I'm very tempted to invest and wear it whenever I see her!!!

Lola888

Lol! Might need to get myself down to New Look!!

mozzyc

Gillyx wrote: »

Apparently kiddicare are the best for mattress' Mozzy I'm sure Pigpen & Delain recommended them.

Thanks Gillyx!:D

mozzyc

I've been looking at this one
http://www.preciouslittleone.com/product-information/49/10923/kit-for-kids-ventiflow-pocketed-spring-cot-bed-mattress-140-x-70cm/

phunkles

Found on another website the other day and it made me smile lots have sent it to oh who laughed loads

Dear Non-Pregnant Person,
I hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women, as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm. If you are thinking, surely she doesn’t mean me – then you should probably read this twice.
1. The appropriate response to a couple telling you they are having a baby is ‘Congratulations!’ with enthusiasm. Any other response makes you a jerk.
2. Through the wonders of science, we now know that babies are made ONLY by the mother and father – not grandparents. Unless the baby is in your uterus or you are the man that helped put it there, you may not ever use the phrase ‘my baby’.
3. On the same note, unless you made the baby as defined in 2, the pregnancy, birth, and raising of the child are not about you. You do not have input. No one wants to hear your opinion unless they ask for it…
4. The body of a pregnant woman should be treated the same as any other body. You would not randomly touch someone’s stomach if they were not pregnant, nor would you inquire into the condition of their uterus, cervix, or how they plan to use their breasts. Pregnancy does not remove all traces of privacy from a woman.
5. Likewise, no woman wants to hear comments on her weight…ever. A pregnant woman does not find it flattering that you think she is about is pop, must be having twins, looks swollen or has gained weight in her face. Telling her she looks too small only makes her worry that she is somehow starving her baby. Making such comments invite her to critique your physical appearance and you may not act offended. The only acceptable comment on appearance is ‘You look fabulous!’.
6. By the time we are 20-30 years old, most of us have picked up on the fact that the summer is hot. We are hot every summer when we are not pregnant. We don’t need you to point out that we will be miserably hot before the baby comes. Nor do we need to know how badly you will feel for us because we will be pregnant during the summer and how glad you are that YOU will not be pregnant this coming summer.
7. There is a reason that tickets to Labor & Delivery are not yet sold on Ticketmaster. Childbirth is actually not a public event. It may sound crazy, but some women really do not relish the idea of their mother, MIL, or a host of other family members seeing their bare butt and genitals. Also, some people simply feel like the birth of their child is a private and emotional moment to be shared only by the parents. You weren’t invited to be there when the baby was created, you probably won’t be invited to be there when it comes out either.
8. Like everything else in life, unless you receive an invitation, you are NOT invited. This includes doctor appointments, ultrasounds, labor, delivery, the hospital, and the parent’s home. You do not decide if you will be there for the birth or if you will move in with the new parents to ‘help out’. If your assistance is desired, rest assured that you will be asked for it.
9. If you are asked to help after the birth, this means you should clean up the house, help with cooking meals, and generally stay out of the way. Holding the baby more than the parents, interfering with breastfeeding and sleeping schedules, and making a woman who is still leaking fluid from multiple locations lift a finger in housework is not helping.
10. The only people entitled to time with the baby are the parents. Whether they choose to have you at the hospital for the birth or ask for you to wait three weeks to visit, appreciate that you are being given the privilege of seeing their child. Complaining or showing disappointment only encourages the parents to include you less.
Sincerely,
All the Pregnant Women in the World

phunkles

Cotbeds - We seen one we both liked in Mothercare - i want solid ends really as its a cot bed so will be used as a bed in the future and i like the thought of solid head and foot boards - no real reason why :S We arent getting it til after bubs is here anyway - we got a moses basket from Babies R us the other week which will do for a while

MIL - Mine lives miles away and is doing my head in regularly with stuff shes saying shes going to do - mainly visiting and staying with us if we in our new place by time baby is born - not going to happen anyone who remembers me from ttc will remember how much of a nightmare they are and are so demanding all the time! Not happening with me just having pushed a melon out me foof. And saying they staying in christmas 2012!!! firstly no one invited them and secondly no freaking chance.
Ive not seen her actually since the weekend we found out we where pregnant (and didnt tell them then!!) oh has been there a few times but this weekend will be the first time and Im dreading it.
Shes been telling everyone in the town where they live and are quite involved in the community about the baby and making out shes in line for Grandparent of the year, but well so far shes bought us one cardigan - after us saying we had people on my side of the family knitting for us she decided to go out and buy a hand knitted one from a market - so useful!! pah she annoys me sorry. I dont actually want her to buy anything but the way she goes on to people (ohs best friends mum is friends with ohs mum so we find out whats being said that way) youd think shed spent all her savings on the baba! (she hasnt shes booked a cruise for her, fil, and sil though no extended invite for us though!!)pah
Dreading this weekend She best not touch my bump!!!

phunkles

New look tshirts are on 2 for £15 and they online too
My local new look doesnt stock the bump ones

2522laura

:rotfl:Love it!! Have sent it to some pregnant friends of mine.

I feel the same. My Mum is the worst one at the moment, talking to my tummy and touching it. The only person I want interacting with my bump is my OH. Dont get me wrong I know they just do it because they are excited and thats lovely but I'm not a big fan of being prodded.

Oh, and my boss just told me I am supposed to be putting weight on not loosing it!!! I am quite proud of my bump, I think it looks perfect. Just cos I havent put weight on everywhere yet, give me a chance I'm only 14+6

ginvzt

phunkles - sent the those 'guidance' notes toyour MIL! Maybe add them in the Christmas card, just to make it feel better ;-)