MSE Pregnancy Club 23

happydays77_2

Thanks toniq. I have my midwife appt on wednesday so I'll check with her when I go.
Did you have any symptoms of diabetes before you were diagnosed?

Kira000

happydays77 wrote: »

That sounds really love Kira...not!!!
How long did it take for you to get your results?
xx

I had the test on Thursday morning, and was told the results would be ready Saturday morning, and that i would be called over the following days if there was anything i needed to know. I hadnt heard anything the next week, so for peace of mind, called them up the following week, and they confirmed it was fine.

happydays77_2

Thanks Kira xx

twigpig

4nnabella wrote: »

Evening all! Just caught up on today's posts... My health visitor was saying the other day that apparently the Inland Revenue is the best place to work when it comes to maternity pay, they do the full year at full pay!

Just catching up... this isn't true. Hubby works for HMRC and also my friend who just went back in Dec after her maternity leave (it's 6 months paid, same as my private sector company)......

2522laura

Hi Ladies and Bumps,

I have a couple of questions for you all please.

Firstly, what are the benefits of using the exercise balls? Just wondering what you actually do with them as saw some cheap ones in Tesco today. Also, has any one bought a second hand travel system/pushchair or is it not a good idea to buy that sort of thing second hand?

Thanks Ladies :0)

Kira, sending you loads and loads of labour vibes xx

twigpig

My GTT was ok. I thought the drink thing was fine to be honest too.

My hospital allows you to go home and come back 2 hours later for the next blood test as long as you promise to go home and put your feet up (no hoovering etc). I packed a sandwich when I went back 2 hours later, so that I could eat as soon as the test was over rather than waiting to get back home again (although it is only 10 mins car drive)

Amymo

EDD LIST

janeybogs - 27th December 2011 :male:
vic_f - 29th December 2011
Kira000 - 30th December 2011 :female: - induction 11th Jan
Crabapple - 2nd January 2012 :female:
Kate1 - 4th January 2012 ?
eebee - 16th January 2011 ?
iwanttogoonholiday - 16th January 2011 :male:
*Ro* - 18th January 2012 :male:
Staceyxfx - 18th January 2012 :male:
Toniq - 20th January 2012 :female: C Section
4nnabella - 22nd January 2012 ?
Quillion - 26th January 2012 ?
*Redhead* - 27th January 2012 :male:
Shell.xx - 27th January 2012 :male:
AmandaD28 - 28th January 2012
blackkat - 29th January 2012
tiny_tear - 29th January 2012 :female:
Twigpig - 1st February 2012
emachew - 3rd February 2012
Bluebell1000 - 3rd February 2012 :male:
Carmilla - 4th February 2012 ?
Mozzyc - 4th February 2010 :male:
Gillyx - 6th February 2012 :male:
keza - 13th February 2012 :male:
BargainAholic - 14th February 2012 - TWINS ??
Moneyhoney1 - 16th February 2012 :male:
Van1971- 19th February 2012
Lucy1973 - 21st February 2012 :female:
floatylight - 22nd February 2012 ?
RLV-88 - 23rd February 2012
emmylou83 - 27th February 2012 :male:
Icey77 - 3rd March 2012 :female:
Darkphaery - 5th March 2012 :female:
Ravenlady - 9th March 2012 ?
xcurlyluciex - 11th March 2012
VikkiiKawaii - 13th March 2012 :female:
Lola888 - 15th March 2012 :female:
Sammie 03 - 18th March 2012 ?
emmigrant-immigrant - 20th March 2012 (date tbc at scan)
Phunkles - 27th March 2012 ?
camNolliesMUMMY - 28th March 2012 :male:
flutterby_lil - 29th March 2012 ?
Gopppers - 12th April 2012 :female:
emilyxxx8 - 14th April 2012 ?
happydays77 - 17th April 2012 :male:
Snoopytweety - 23rd April 2012 :female:
2522laura - 25th April 2012 ?
glimmerofhope - 27th April 2012 :male:
Lisa26 - 27th April 2012 ?
jennynoo - 28th April 2012
amymo - 28th April 2012 :female:
alizee - 3rd May ?
lovecrafting - 7th May 2012:female:
Dashikii - 7th May 2012 ?? (Twins)
natwesty - 12th May 2012 ?
Legal Blonde - 22nd May 2012
Wiccanlou - 26th May 2012 (waiting for dating scan)
Pistachio - 26th May 2012
kelda_shelton - 9th June 2012 ?
ginvzt - 13th June 2012 ?? (twins)
BB1984 - 14th June 2012
Dinah93 - 18th June 2012
Triangle - 22nd June 2012
nikkikayj - 28th June 2012
stephimoon - 27th July 2012
The Next Verse - 12 September 2012

Hospital Bag list here

Supplement list and dosage here

BIRTH LIST

:female: Blue Monkey - 11th December 2011 - Betsy - 6lb 6.5oz
:female: yummymummy79 - 13th December 2011 - Eleanor Victoria - 8lb 10oz - 11.59pm
:male: seafarers_wife - 13th December 2011 - Benjamin - 8lb 9oz - 11.42pm
:female: Lirin - 19th December 2011 - Rose Lira - 8lb 11oz - 1.09am
:male: phoenix dragon - 19th December 2011 - name tba - 9lb 9.5oz - 1.05pm
:female: Sammy85 - 22nd December 2011 - Cora Rose - 8lb - 4.34pm
:male: keelykat - 24th December 2011 - Lewis - 6lb 10oz
:female: Jenjade - 25th December 2011 - Ellie Harrison - 10lb - 7.42pm
:male: KimmyMarky - 27th December 2011 - Henry - 7lb 12oz - 2.52pm
:female: Mimi Arc en ciel - 31st December 2011 - Amy - 7lb 12oz - 1.21am
:male: Cloudberry45 - 1st January 2012 - Zac - 7lb 4oz - 5.29am
:female: Lauralou - 3rd January 2012 - Erinna Jamie - 7lb 4oz - 11.38am
:female: Delain - 3rd January 2012 Isla -9lb - 10.36pm

PROBABLY GIVEN
BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list

bumpmakesfour - 19th December :male: Induction
Shopaholiski - 21st December 2011 :female:


CONTRACTION MASTER TIMER

Please post your birth stories here when you
have time/energy

MSE Parents Facebook group. Please PM Sami_Bee with your real name to be accepted.

Amymo

Forgot to add myself when I moved from the 12 - 24 week thread!

Gillyx

Laura - Exercise balls are first off good for posture, for non pregnant people too, which could help throughout your pregnancy with back ache. They also encourage baby to get into a good position, less likely to be breech etc as you are sitting up properly and not slouched on the sofa etc. They can also be quite comfortable (for some apparently) later in pregnancy. You can sit on them, lean over them, and they can also be used in labour. I bought a cheap-ish exercise ball and it's not anti burst, which they're supposed to be (I found out after) I just make sure I'm near something I can grip onto so if it was to burst I wouldn't injure myself. You can get an anti burst ball quite cheap online.

2nd hand travel systems, nothing wrong with buying second hand, as long as the system isn't too old or rickety and looks in good condition, it can save you a packet. The only thing is you need a new car seat and if you have a mattress for the carry cot I'd buy a new one of those too.

Kira000

2522laura wrote: »

Hi Ladies and Bumps,

I have a couple of questions for you all please.

Firstly, what are the benefits of using the exercise balls? Just wondering what you actually do with them as saw some cheap ones in Tesco today. Also, has any one bought a second hand travel system/pushchair or is it not a good idea to buy that sort of thing second hand?

Thanks Ladies :0)

Kira, sending you loads and loads of labour vibes xx

Thanks hon, appreciate it! I'm having odd stirrings today, and definate nesting thing going on, but not getting my hopes up. Would LOVE to go naturally even it happens on weds when i'm due to be induced, just cos i wont need so much montioring and i might be able to try the brith pool.

I have a second hand M&P Sola- pretty much pristine, and bought the carrycot/pram top second hand separately to make the system. As long as its good condition, and well maintained, and is one which can be properly cleaned, its not a problem. I did buy a brand new overnight mattress for the carrycot bit, just cos second hand any mattress for babies isnt good, and i wanted to use it for naps and going away as well. The only other bits its not nec a good idea to get second hand, is the car seat/bases. But the way we looked at it, we saved about £200 by buying the Sola bits 2nd hand, which meant we could afford to spend more on a really good Cabriofix seat and 2 isofix bases (one for each car).

Re: exercise balls, make sure it is strong one, and is antiburst, otherwise not suitable for use in pregnancy/birth for safety reasons. Plus make sure its the right size- for 5ft8 i need a 65cm ball. Taller than that and 75cm is better, and under 5ft5, 55cm is prob ok.
Using the ball to sit on in pg, opens up your pelvis to help the baby move downwards, and leaning on/over it, helps to turn a back to back baby. Its also quite comfy to lean on during early labour apparently.