MSE Pregnancy Club 22

neas

Wonder_Womble wrote: »

Oooh you jammy jaffa!!! Is it manual or electric? No sign of mine Someone I know got there's last week so now I'm starting to panic that the postie has stolen it :eek: How long would be reasonable for a hormonal pregnant woman to wait before accusing him?

I've had a lazy morning f@rting about on the laptop because I can't be bothered. Back is still troubling me and affecting my sleep. I can't turn over and I can't get out of bed myself so OH has to assist me, which is impacting on his sleep, but he is taking it in good humour.

So far today I've started a list of Christmas present ideas for people, a list of books I want, a list of all the baby equipment we have and what we need, and a hospital bag list. I might start a birth plan aswell, just for the fun of it. Rock and roll eh? :rotfl:

If I post up my baby equipment list and hospital bag list can you point out if I've missed anything glaringly obvious please?

The items in red are the things I still need to get:

Baby’s Equipment:

Pram

Car seat and 3 bases

Nappies
Baby Wipes
Cotton wool pads
Vaseline
Sudocrem
Changing bag

Baby monitor
Room thermometer

Moses basket
Sheets and blankets

Baby changing unit
Changing mat
Storage boxes


Crib
Crib sheets and blankets

Cot
Mattress
Cot bedding
Sleeping bags

Baby bath
Bath seats for a variety of ages 0 - 12 months
Towels
Bath thermometer

Steriliser
Bottles x 9
Dummies x 3
Insulated Travel Bag
Bottle brush
Breast Pump


Bouncy chair x 2
Bumboo
Baby walker
Playpen / Travel cot
Baby gyms

Hospital Bags

Me:
Parking change
Birth plan
Maternity notes

Car seat and blanket

Mobile and charger
Books
Camcorder and charger
Camera and charger
Mobile and charger
TENS Machine
Books and magazines
Pillows and cases
Fan
Flannel
Bottle of water
Witch Hazel

Face wipes / wash
Tooth brush and toothpaste
Deodorant
Lip balm
Body wash and sponge
Shampoo and conditioner
Eye cream and moisturiser
Towel
Hair bands and clips

Old t-shirt for labour
Nighties
Eye mask
Dressing gown
Slippers
Bed socks
Bras
Knickers
Maternity towels
Breast pads

Comfy clothes for going home
Carrier bags for laundry

Hats
Vests (4)
Sleep suits (4)
Scratch mitts
Bibs
Blankets

Cotton wool pads
Vaseline
Nappies
Nappy sacks
Baby wipes
Bottles and formula
Bottle brush
Breast pump and bags?

Going home outfit
Booties
Snow suit

Thanks in advance ladies!

Have also done OH a hospital bag list with things like spare t-shirts, toiletries, books, drinks and snacks on

Tummy is rumbling s I might make scrambled eggs on toast, and wait for IKEA to deliver our new wardrobes.

Thats a lot of stuff lol. Good list for wife and I to check against.

Although aren't some things needed a bit later? I.e. Cot Bed is 2+ months in isnt it? We went crazy with mothercare glitch and got a few things:

Baby’s Equipment:
Pram and Car Seat (jane Rider matrix system)

Nappies
Baby Wipes
Cotton wool pads
Vaseline
Changing bag

Angelcare sound video, movement and temperaturemonitor) Splashed out on this... shows video, sound and has movement detector so if baby stop moving alarm sounds. Also allows remotely to see temperature.

Moses basket
Sheets and blankets Need to get these

Baby changing unit (has enough space and drawers for stuff)
Changing mat

Cot Bed and Mattress - Need to buy this
Cot bedding
Sleeping bagsx2 6 month and 12 month one.

Baby bath
Baby Bath Stand
Towels

Steriliser (microwave type)
Bottles x 6
Insulated Travel Bag Might get boots one.
Bottle brush , Comes with stereliser
Breast Pump, Manual
Manicure Set for Baby Tommee Tippee


Ocean Wonders Cradle Swing
Baby walker
Playpen / Travel cot
Deluxe Baby Gym Precious Planet

Hospital Bags

Wife:
Parking change
Maternity notes

Car seat and blanket

pigpen

Sandy.. mine didnt start wearing 0-3 until they were about 3 months old.. They were just massive on them.. Squeak wore 0-3 at maybe 6/8 weeks she was just short of 7lb and very long.. so for mine 0-3 was too big to wear as a newborn.

Delain.. I am an oaf too.. I picked something up 3 times yesterday and tried putting it on the worktop and missed.. in the end I had a strop and it is still on the kitchen floor! thankfully most of the stuff I pick up is plastic or heals in time (ie Squeak lol) I keep walking into things and have bruises everywhere.

Winnie_in_Pooh

I've bought one pack of sleepsuits and one of vests in newborn sizes but everything else I've bought I've gone for 0-3 months. It's really hard to tell because you can't guess how big bubs is going to be! I only got the newborn bits at the weekend after the midwife said she thinks this little one will be making an early appearance, probably wouldn't have otherwise as if I go to term we're expecting this one to be a biggun

Mimi - I'm so sorry OH is being such a prat, look after yourself x I know you probs don't care about weight ATM but I weighed in at the weekend and as of now (32 weeks) I've put on 2 and a half stone...

SVsandy

I might buy a set of newborns then just in case. Thanks ladies.

I hope everyone is well and not suffering too much with cankles, backache, tiredness, constipation, inability to maintain a level body temp etc etc! What joy!

DebDay

Hmmm just looked around the flat and realised the place looks like a hurricane has hit! Grrrr!!! So much for DH helping around the house. He is fine with cooking the dinner, but never seems to wash up after. He also has not done a load of washing in approx 7 years. The last clear time I can remember is when my waters broke while having my DD, he washed my clothes when I was in hospital. He just doesn't seem interested this time around...

He still has a bad back at the moment (like I don't?? lol), but really need him to get off his fat arris. My bed needs moved to make room for the cotand I can't do that on my own. It killing me because I want everything prepared!

DebDay

SVsandy wrote: »

I might buy a set of newborns then just in case. Thanks ladies.

I hope everyone is well and not suffering too much with cankles, backache, tiredness, constipation, inability to maintain a level body temp etc etc! What joy!

I would buy at least one set of newborns, as they go up to around 9lb. So unless you are sure u having a bigger baby, it's best to be prepared. My baby is estimated at around 7lb, but am lucky !!! I have been given tiny baby clothes too! DD was 6lb 11oz and midwife says lil man will be around same,asI am not made for big babies. PHEW! (No elephants out of a fly! pmsl)

PS Am suffering all of the above except the cankles at the mo (that was last week! lol)

Winnie_in_Pooh

SVsandy wrote: »

I might buy a set of newborns then just in case. Thanks ladies.

I figured at least if I have one set, that'll be enough to get us home from hospital and then DH can be sent to Tesco to buy more if we need them. I've also left some money with my mum just in case bubs is very early so she can get some preemie clothes, wash them and bring them up to the hospital. I just like to have something in place for all eventualities

DebDay

Oh well, spose I best get off MY fat arris and get some of this HW done, seeing as nobody else will... lol

c_l_a_i_r_e

Woohoo many congrats Caelshorn, Josephine is a beautiful name:A

We've still no names picked here, I really should get a move on with that but I am so laid back at the moment I doubt it will happen lol

No signs of labour being imminent here. I'm feeling pretty good and I think thats why I feel I'm not ready to pop just yet. I did eventually get out of bed yesterday and we headed up to the coast and had a lovely afternoon/evening out. The dog loved the beaches and I had some nice long walks which I think helped with baby's positioning as my bump seems a lot lower today. Really wish we could head out again later but doubt I could persuade OH as he's getting more and more nervous about the birth, bless him.

SVandy I have about 10 each of sleepsuits and vests in size newborn plus a few rompers. I then have the same again roughly in size 0-3 months. I figured that would be enough to get us started. Tbh I tend to judge it by looking as some newborn stuff looks huge in comparison to other newborn stuff iyswim

delain I've been noticably more clumsy during pregnancy so I hope its the same with you, and nothing more serious:(

delain

OH has bought some gorgeous newborn things for this baby... I am pretty sure he was hoping for a boy but I know he likes white/cream for newborns and he's a bit of a sucker for Disney too so he went to Tesco the other day to take my friend shopping and came home with new PJ's for me (fab ones - I was really pleased), undies for hospital bag, clothes for Squeak, plus a lovely white coat in 0-3 months, and a white 4 piece set with Thumper on.

He did get carried away but I think he's a bit excited really. Now he's booked in to get seen to he knows this will be the last one, so maybe that's why, although he was very very good when I had Squeak too, partly I think because he knows I had a rough time with KH and his shocking behavior previously and he knows it upset me.

Neas Squeak has been in her cotbed since she was 4 days old, and is fine as far as I can tell. The 2+months thing is probably a marketing strategy to sell more cribs/moses baskets

Thanks, Claire

ETA Only my twins were in newborn past 6 weeks, DD1 (10lb) filled 0-3 at birth!:eek: