MSE Pregnancy Club 21

lauren_1

My ds is off school poorly, my OH has refused to budge from bed (he got to bed at 4am after another blokes night in, the other night i found him on the landing looking very dazed and confused) I will just leave him until about 3ish i think, its nice when he's here but not really here, he cant mess up the house.

Been getting some v v v v painful cramps about an hour apart (special poo's again?)

I had a very nice lavender and clary sage oil bath last night (i am fully qualified in aromatherapy) and will have the same again tonight, will get OH to try the pressure points on my feet and back again too.

annibee

Perdi wrote: »

Aaaw lovely pic Chakani

Hi Ladies
We need to get back to SIL tonight about some baby stuff she's offering. I just wanted to get opinions on whether it's worth saying yes or not? I'm hoping to BF but not sure if I should bet the bottle stuff just in case?

Baby Einstein lights & sounds bounce chair - £15
Baby Bjorn active front carrier & rain cover - £25
Play arch / gym - Free
Brst Pump £10
Tens Machine - Borrow
Tommee Tippee Bottles / teats - Free
Bottle holder / warmer x2 - £10
Bottle Steriliser - Free
Tummy Tub - £5
Inflateable bath - £5

Everything free yes lol
anything you have to pay for check you cant get it the same price/cheaper online and get cashback/clubcard/advantage points etc

Perdi

honeypop wrote: »

I hear you! I have had numerous pairs in different styles, sizes, over bump, under bump... and not one pair has ever been a good fit and stayed in place when walking, I've always had to keep hoiking them up again. I've taken to wearing maternity linen trousers or combat type bottoms, or for the really special moments at home some really comfy maternity jogging bottoms from Asda (£9) that come right up to my bra line!! THE most comfy thing I've ever worn. Weirdly though I had to get them 2 sizes smaller than normal to fit, and they still have loads of room in.

Yes! I'm so fed up with my under bump traousers. Even my linen trousers. Plus I don't wear a business dress at work and I don't like jeans which means there's hardly any choice in maternity trousers :mad:

I've a pair of Asda tracksuit bottoms my friend gave me and they are v v confy, I'm planning on buying another pair - sadly not got to the stage at work where I can get away with wearing them

lauren_1

Perdi wrote: »

Aaaw lovely pic Chakani

Hi Ladies
We need to get back to SIL tonight about some baby stuff she's offering. I just wanted to get opinions on whether it's worth saying yes or not? I'm hoping to BF but not sure if I should bet the bottle stuff just in case?

Baby Einstein lights & sounds bounce chair - £15
Baby Bjorn active front carrier & rain cover - £25
Play arch / gym - Free
Brst Pump £10
Tens Machine - Borrow
Tommee Tippee Bottles / teats - Free
Bottle holder / warmer x2 - £10
Bottle Steriliser - Free
Tummy Tub - £5
Inflateable bath - £5

It really depends on what condition they are in and wether or not you can get a new one for the same price as she is asking. My bouncy chair was £13 in the argos sale, itwas a mamu one and looks very sweet.

Breast pumps are £5 in morrisons (avent manual ones)

I dont like it when people offer you stuff but for a price, you almost feel obliged to buy it even if its not worth the money rather than turn it down.

Perdi

annibee wrote: »

Everything free yes lol
anything you have to pay for check you cant get it the same price/cheaper online and get cashback/clubcard/advantage points etc

I've price checked everything and I think they're good value, just not sure how useful things like the baby einstein or tummy tub are?

Perdi

lauren_1 wrote: »

It really depends on what condition they are in and wether or not you can get a new one for the same price as she is asking. My bouncy chair was £13 in the argos sale, itwas a mamu one and looks very sweet.

Breast pumps are £5 in morrisons (avent manual ones)

I dont like it when people offer you stuff but for a price, you almost feel obliged to buy it even if its not worth the money rather than turn it down.

Is there somethng special about the baaby einstein ones?
It's a bit hard to judge on the breast pump when I don't even know what sort it is. I feel a bit agrreived tbh on some of it as OH has bought her loads of expensive stuff and I just think, when it's family you help out rather than make money out of them!

lauren_1

I don't think there is anything special about baby Einstein products that a baby would notice...it bounces, theres bright colours, pretty things to try and hit, might be music, might vibrate, might keep baby occupied for all of 15 seconds.

A lot of these visually appealing chairs and swings are mainly for the parents benefit.

Perdi

Thank you, I'll look into other bouncers a bit more then!

wendz86

Afternoon all

Chakani - she is gorgeous!

I am 30 weeks today eek, so only 10 weeks to go!

I have a massive craving for lemon squash and can't stop drinking thew stuff and I am having a girl, so might be some truth in that one!

GarnetLady

Perdi wrote: »

Is there somethng special about the baaby einstein ones?
It's a bit hard to judge on the breast pump when I don't even know what sort it is. I feel a bit agrreived tbh on some of it as OH has bought her loads of expensive stuff and I just think, when it's family you help out rather than make money out of them!

That's what I was thinking, but I didn't like to say it. I'd probably say no to most of it for just that reason, but I'm a stubborn mare!