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SusanCarter

My plug was bloody and came out about 18hrs before I went to hospital and was told I was "officially" in labour. It can be a sign that labour is starting but I believe it can sometimes happen a while beforehand.

Becles

Well my Christmas tree lasted about 2 hours before it was fiddled with!

I left Charlotte on her mat watching Storymakers while I cooked tea. A few minutes later, my son went into the sitting room and shouted through to me. When I went in, Charlotte had managed to get from her mat, across the room and was lying under the tree trying to pull a toy train off!

So now I can't leave her for a second, otherwise she could end up anywhere :rotfl:

Lu_T

Ahh Becles, I remember that stage well! Imogen spent ages only being able to roll from her back to her front, not keep going. Then one day she was at the other side of the room!

Our Xmas tree is stood on a toy box and pushed into a corner so little fingers can't get to it. However, as Imogen has learned to cruise this weekend it is now in more danger than we imagined

This weekend OH shouted me downstairs to come and see what she was up to. She'd just had breakfast and I'd put her in the living room where I know she can do pretty much anything and be safe. OH had found her sat in the middle of the floor with my handbag next to her. She'd got the emergency packet of biscuits out of it and was sat surrounded by them and with one in each hand, taking alternate bites! :rotfl: :rotfl: The little beggar had got up on to her knees, clambered up the sofa with her hands to kneeling up and pulled my handbag down from off the sofa. Cheeky thing!

Just working my last day before 2+ weeks off :T

Welcome to Pookle and I'm sure Scruffy will be joining us quite soon - good luck!

heather38

LU T, kennedy does that, the cupboard with the cereals and snacks is a base unit in the kitchen, if the lock doesn't catch she can open them, many a time i've found her with biscuits and rice cakes in a halo around her! greedy madam.

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Lol, you've all brightened my day with those funny baby stories. Thanks.

Hello to all the new people, hope you enjoy being here, we are a friendly bunch as you've probably noticed.

Today I feel huge!!! I have a 39.5" waist and even I looked in the mirror and thought "Blimey, I've still got at best 6 weeks to go". My skin is starting to feel tight across my abdomnen. I was lucky not to get stretch marks with Jack, but I don't think so this time.

A few quick questions, does anyone know the approximate safe age for cot death? I know the risk goes down significantly from 6 months and again at 12 months, but I heard on the news a few days ago that a 19 month old died of it. Kind of made me a bit anxious again. Jack got a big huggle then as it made me cry.

And can anyone recommend a night nappy which will do the job? Jack has gone back to his 5.30am wakenings and both times been wet, which I'm hoping is the cause of it. He used to wake up dry with Pampers Dry nights but he would have a red bum in the morning. We use tesco purple packet during the day anyway and other people said they use them at night. Since we've done that its been hit and miss as to whether he's dry. We've tried to go up a size and fasten it lower to ensure the leg cuffs don't leak. A friend of mine is coming around today and is going to lend me a couple of huggies 12 hours. But I wondered as we all use different things here, what experiences you've had.

Also just to add he's a size 4 during the day and we've used size 4 and 4+ at night, with mixed success. He had a 7oz bottle at night, but I can't reduce this as he wakes hungry, plus it also makes up his 20oz a day.

Please help, I could do without the extra washing too.

heather38

i think that it is very low after 12 months, but there are cases of adults dying if it (called ASDS), stop worrying or you'll worry about everything forever more.xx
we use huggies natural fit as they are the only ones kennedy got on with. the tesco ones brought her out in a rash and i don't like the pampers, the tabs are really stretchy for her tiny waist and they often fall off!

SusanCarter

Alice can get around now too. I was able to write our Christmas cards on the floor but wouldn't be able to do it now. I've had to hide one of Alice's presents because she goes for it every time. Even when she's right on the other side of the room she spots it and you can tell she's aiming for it.

I believe cot death peaks around 4 months and the main risk is in the first 6 months.

According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudden_infant_death_syndrome cot death covers deaths up to one year but there is sudden adult death syndrome so I guess statistically the risk never completely disappears but it's probably no more likely than getting run over by a bus.

MrsW82

Morning All!

(Big hugs, Bailey):grouphug:

Right, I'm well aware there's no exact science involved here:D , but I'm planning to take 3 week old DD out, for the first time in car (just me 'n' she - Hubby at work, we could do with nappies, and a change of scene from these 4 walls'd be welcome right now!).

I'm planmning on going to Boots, (fairly close - and Mothercare is next door - so I can fed/change her there if need be!)

I'm still in PJ's, she's (currently) asleep, I could really do with a bath.

Where do I start?! All tips apreciated!:rotfl:

MrsW82

heather38

when i used to go out with a newborn i would give her a really big feed right before we went out the door.
jump in the bath now whilst she's still asleep, get dressed, and pack her bag.
you'll need nappies, wipe, a change of clothes (incase of nappy explosion!) milk (if you're not bf), muslin or cloth to wipe up sick
you will be longer than you thinkt as everyone will stop for a chat.

Lu_T

HI Mrs W82

I'd do all that Heather suggested. Put some brightening cream on your face so you look gorgeous. Wrap bubba up in whatever babygrow she's wearing - getting her 'dressed' will take ages - and go get some fresh air.

Just remember it's right before Xmas so any shops will be mental! And aim for the parent and child parking spaces, they're way easier than trying to get them out with only the standard 6" room.

Hope you enjoy your girlie shopping!