12 to 24 week pregnancy thread

Lola888

snoopytweety wrote: »

Strange you should say that, as a sling is a purchase planned for after pay day, my problem is that I am very big, size 24 ish already, and am worried about being embarassed in the shop when I try them and they don't do up! lol. But I do desperately want one, so yes any pointers would be very gratefully received.

Oh and one piece of good news to share, we secured the house last night, move 2 weeks today. I HATE MOVING. But it is a nicer house, and I have decided to look on it as a blessing in disguise, (lets see how long that lasts). x x

Congrats snoopytweety, I hate moving too (I moved when I was 7 weeks) but at least you have an excuse to do less. OH had a troop of people to help- he has a big family so I just 'supervised', :rotfl:another word for sat on my !!!! and told people what to do!!!

Just wondering, does carrying a baby in a sling make you super hot and sticky. I'm due in March so could still be carrying bubs around during the summer. I'm the kind of person who can't snuggle in bed because I get too hot.

twigpig

For anyone with babyplan at Mothercare - there's a 10% code at hot deals (code DPYG). I've just called to get them to match it for my cotbed mattress (all the other things on my babyplan have already been priced matched for better than 10% - lol)

Kira000

snoopytweety wrote: »

Strange you should say that, as a sling is a purchase planned for after pay day, my problem is that I am very big, size 24 ish already, and am worried about being embarassed in the shop when I try them and they don't do up! lol. But I do desperately want one, so yes any pointers would be very gratefully received.

I bought a second hand but pristine Tots Bots Papoozle sling from ebay. I'm just a little smidge smaller than you, but not much, and i'm now also 33 weeks, so a fairly large baby belly on top of my normal size, and when i tried it on, i could do up the waist strap round me with a few inches to spare. Once baby is here, the tum will reduce a bit, so should be even more spare room. I was impressed at how comfy it was, and the shoulder pieces were plently long enough to tie around my back and my 44f PG boobies as well.

snoopytweety

Kira000 wrote: »

I bought a second hand but pristine Tots Bots Papoozle sling from ebay. I'm just a little smidge smaller than you, but not much, and i'm now also 33 weeks, so a fairly large baby belly on top of my normal size, and when i tried it on, i could do up the waist strap round me with a few inches to spare. Once baby is here, the tum will reduce a bit, so should be even more spare room. I was impressed at how comfy it was, and the shoulder pieces were plently long enough to tie around my back and my 44f PG boobies as well.

Hi,

Sounds fantastic, I will investigate that one! I love this forum lol x

Kira000

snoopytweety wrote: »

Hi,

Sounds fantastic, I will investigate that one! I love this forum lol x

No probs sweetie . Somethings are just hard to find an answer to elsewhere without feeling a twit, so i'm happy to help! I'm here if there is anything else you want to ask too. Feel free to sling me a PM if you prefer.

lisa26_2

snoopytweety wrote: »

Oh and one piece of good news to share, we secured the house last night, move 2 weeks today. I HATE MOVING. But it is a nicer house, and I have decided to look on it as a blessing in disguise, (lets see how long that lasts). x x

That's brilliant news! Whereabouts is it?

jennynoo

snoopytweety wrote: »

Strange you should say that, as a sling is a purchase planned for after pay day, my problem is that I am very big, size 24 ish already, and am worried about being embarassed in the shop when I try them and they don't do up! lol. But I do desperately want one, so yes any pointers would be very gratefully received.

Oh and one piece of good news to share, we secured the house last night, move 2 weeks today. I HATE MOVING. But it is a nicer house, and I have decided to look on it as a blessing in disguise, (lets see how long that lasts). x x

I'm small myself so can't give much advice but most carriers are designed for men and women so should go to quite big sizes. I was trying to open the babywearer webpage which I know gives advice of larger people but the site doesn't seem to be working at the moment. You need to decide what type of sling you want first: a structured carrier, generally have buckles and padding but limited carrying positions and wont last as long; a semi structured carrier like a mei tai which can have varying amounts of padding and different ways of fastening/tying and can do different carrying positions or a wrap which is basically just a long piece of material and you can tie it in loads of different ways so loads of different positions. If you get a wrap you can get a stretchy one which is great for newborns or a woven wrap which will do well into toddlerhood. There are also bag slings which I don't generally recommend as I think too many people use them incorrectly or ring slings which are quick and easy to use but I have never seen a man with one and they don't seem that cool.

My preference is a wrap because if you put the time in to learn a couple of different ties it is extremely versatile, you can get them in different lengths but if you got one that was short the only problem would be that it would limit the amount of ties you can do but there would still be lots of ties you could do. Also they are best for spreading the weight across your whole body so good if you have a bad back. When I first put a woven wrap on I was just amazed at how light LO seemed. You can start out with a cheap wrap to see if it's something you would like, I think my first stretchy one was only £25. I then got a gauze one again for £25 (but in a sale) which is better for hot weather but I didn't notice much difference. When I finally got a woven wrap which are best because they are really supportive, strong and soft it was £60 but by then I knew what I wanted so was prepared to spend the money.

Mei Tais look great but I haven't tried one yet. If you don't like the whole tying process these are a bit of a compromise because they still have the wide adjustable straps so you can still get a good spread of weight and can do a few different positions but are not as versatile.

The main things to look for in any carrier is that babies back is well supported so it doesn't slouch at all. Babies knees should be higher than their bum and the support should reach from knee to knee (not just across the crotch like a lot of structure carriers).

The only problem is that there aren't many shops around that sell wraps and mei tais, most are sold on line so you need to see if there is a sling meet near you or a sling library so you can try the slings before you buy. I just went ahead and bought one online but went to a sling meet after a while and it was great to learn a few more ties.

Ok, I've given you loads of information now and I still haven't told you all the benefits of carrying babies! I hope some of it is useful. That other site still isn't working so try this one. http://www.slingguide.co.uk/index.php

Any more questions just let me know.

LegalBlonde

Hi Everyone:wave::wave:

Can I join??

I was on Wedding boards and Waiting to TTC, then Trying to Conceive and then Less than 12 weeks pregnant... I recognise some name here nice to see you

I was a bit quiet on the latter thread as I was quite sick for the first 12 weeks I am starting to feel a bit better although I was as bad as ever yesterday.

We just had our 12 week scan and all is well. Sometimes it feels like the longest 12 weeks ever, sometime I can't believe I am already passed the less than 12 week thread!

It is our first, I am really excited and these boards are a godsend as we know nothing lol I have gingerly had a look at some buggies online but don't want to do anything too early and don't know where to start!!

Hope you are all doing well

snoopytweety

lisa26 wrote: »

That's brilliant news! Whereabouts is it?

On the nice side of the estate near Morrisons, should give you enough info without revealing too much publically lol.

It is 3 bed, detached, and really big with open plan living downstairs, so pleased as punch!

Have my 16 week midwife appointment this afternoon, very excited, as I am hoping she will take pity on us and let us hear the heartbeat!!! x x

snoopytweety

LegalBlonde wrote: »

Hi Everyone:wave::wave:

Can I join??

I was on Wedding boards and Waiting to TTC, then Trying to Conceive and then Less than 12 weeks pregnant... I recognise some name here nice to see you

I was a bit quiet on the latter thread as I was quite sick for the first 12 weeks I am starting to feel a bit better although I was as bad as ever yesterday.

We just had our 12 week scan and all is well. Sometimes it feels like the longest 12 weeks ever, sometime I can't believe I am already passed the less than 12 week thread!

It is our first, I am really excited and these boards are a godsend as we know nothing lol I have gingerly had a look at some buggies online but don't want to do anything too early and don't know where to start!!

Hope you are all doing well

Welcome - I recognise you from the earlier thread, glad everything is going well for you - been keeping my eye on that thread and there seems to be quite a few sad stories at the mo - made me cry a few times! x x