MSE Pregnancy Club 24

ikkle87

savageHK wrote: »

If you're on the west side, I came across a Manchester based course re hypnobirthing recently, could dig out the info for you if you wanted? I think it's one of the NCT ladies (but my mind could be going...!)

No, my mind's not going; it is one of the NCT ladies and she's the one that does an antenatal yoga class which I'm thinking of going to! Let me know if you want more info.

I'm in Leeds hun, any info would be great.

ikkle87

My cotbed that I ordered when babies r us had that 20% off event has just arrived it's all built and looking nice.....Although I think I'm rapidly running out of things to do before my due date as I've perhaps been a bit too prepared lol

Kitten_Pie

Yay ikkle!! I missed it, it was out of stock by the time I got there. Hoping there will be another sale before September.

You have probably planned things right, if you leave it all until the end although you will have the time but physically it will be hard.

emsbet

BB1984 wrote: »

I've washed all my nappies so they're ready for action...they still have so very slight p*ssy aroma though...how do I get rid? Labels say wash at 30-40 and don't use fabric conditioner.

BB x

I'm just going to send you a PM of a document I copied from the fb group 4nnabella mentioned "cloth bum mums" that is about how to get rid of different smells from reusable nappies. Hopefully it will help.

xx

MrsManda

Ikkle, have you had a consultation with an anaesthetist? I had been told that gas & air was my only option unless baby became distressed in which case I'd have to have an emergency C-section under a general.
I'd kind of made peace with the idea though was really upset about the idea of a GA - partly because of missing the immediate skin to skin contact but also a worry that I'll feel like baby isn't mine because I'll go to sleep pregnant and wake up being handed a baby.

My obstetrician referred me to the obstetric anaesthetist so there was a clearer plan. He was wonderful, took a detailed history, looked at my notes and discussed everything with me. His opinion was that an epidural would be fine, it'd just require a bit more careful planning than usual and if I needed a c-section they'd use an increase dose through the epidural rather than a GA (he was still of the opinion a spinal would be a bad idea).

I'm still going to try to stick with the gas and air because I hate the thought of more needles - everyone I dealt with from the midwives to the anaesthetist has suggested that an active birth is the best way of ensuring labour goes well - walking around, bouncing on a ball, squatting and kneeling and NOT lying down
But it's reassuring there is more than one plan should it be required.

*hugs*

moneypuddle

Has anyone ordered their pram yet?

Im thinking about the Silver Cross 3d from Babies R Us as we get the Ventura car seat for free (normally £125), so thats £299 all in. Does that seem like a good deal? http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Travel-and-Pushchairs/Travel-Systems-and-Pushchairs/Pushchairs-and-Strollers/Silver-Cross-3D-Pram-System-Charcoal(0069639)

emsbet

moneypuddle wrote: »

Has anyone ordered their pram yet?

Im thinking about the Silver Cross 3d from Babies R Us as we get the Ventura car seat for free (normally £125), so thats £299 all in. Does that seem like a good deal? http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Travel-and-Pushchairs/Travel-Systems-and-Pushchairs/Pushchairs-and-Strollers/Silver-Cross-3D-Pram-System-Charcoal(0069639)

I've got this one with the free car seat, also if you sign up for their baby club when you are there you get another £10/£15 off

xx

ikkle87

MrsManda wrote: »

Ikkle, have you had a consultation with an anaesthetist? I had been told that gas & air was my only option unless baby became distressed in which case I'd have to have an emergency C-section under a general.
I'd kind of made peace with the idea though was really upset about the idea of a GA - partly because of missing the immediate skin to skin contact but also a worry that I'll feel like baby isn't mine because I'll go to sleep pregnant and wake up being handed a baby.

My obstetrician referred me to the obstetric anaesthetist so there was a clearer plan. He was wonderful, took a detailed history, looked at my notes and discussed everything with me. His opinion was that an epidural would be fine, it'd just require a bit more careful planning than usual and if I needed a c-section they'd use an increase dose through the epidural rather than a GA (he was still of the opinion a spinal would be a bad idea).

I'm still going to try to stick with the gas and air because I hate the thought of more needles - everyone I dealt with from the midwives to the anaesthetist has suggested that an active birth is the best way of ensuring labour goes well - walking around, bouncing on a ball, squatting and kneeling and NOT lying down
But it's reassuring there is more than one plan should it be required.

*hugs*

I've not seen an anesthetist yet hun no, basically the injections mean I'm not to have anything which involves placing a needle in/near my spine. I've just got the same fear as you that I will need a c-section and I will get a GA and miss the birth and skin to skin contact.

I really want a natural birth if possible with Gas and Air, hopefully my body and the baby will comply x

ikkle87

moneypuddle wrote: »

Has anyone ordered their pram yet?

Im thinking about the Silver Cross 3d from Babies R Us as we get the Ventura car seat for free (normally £125), so thats £299 all in. Does that seem like a good deal? http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Travel-and-Pushchairs/Travel-Systems-and-Pushchairs/Pushchairs-and-Strollers/Silver-Cross-3D-Pram-System-Charcoal(0069639)

I've got my pram. I won the stroller and bought the carrycot and carseat seperate. The silver cross is a good deal though and I think a few people on here have bought it

BB1984

Thanks emsbet, that is really useful I will def give some of those ideas a try. Have got some tea tree oil and lavender oil so can certainly shove some of that on them if nothing else!

BB x