MSE Pregnancy Club 24

jediquigley

slept really well last night from 11pm through till 5am and then dosing till 8am.

Mother in law and great granny came to look at the nursey yesterday and they love it. its not got any particular theme - walls are white but there is plenty of colour with a rainbow wallstickers some bits of art and a bright red rocking chair as well as a hang up brocolli organiser from IKEA mother in law brought me round all her purchases she has brought for baby, there is so much.

anyone else worried about getting given too much stuff that they just wont use? especially clothes, i think i have about 15 baby vests, 10 sleepsuits, 6 stratch mits, 7 hats, 3 pairs of booties, 3 pairs of socks and other various pieces of clothing. i just know when the baby is here we will get more clothes. my sister said this happened to her and if tags were still on she would take back to shop and exchange for larger size or something else.

i am still confused about what kind of bedding i need for my cot/bed although i know baby wont be in this till he/she has grown out of moses basket. currently i have just one bedding set which came with the cot - it does mention on the label quilt not to be used for babies until 1 year and also to remove bumpers when baby can sit up unaided.

going swimming with me 2 nephews (18 months and 4 years) sis and mum today so that should be fun.

hope everyone has enjoyed their time off, back to work tomorrow grrrr

awaiting update from turtlemouse:)

i am now 33 on the list

Laura

fluffnutter

For cot bedding I have two waterproof mattress covers, 4 fitted sheets and two cotton cellular blankets which are fairly large and can be doubled over to provide extra warmth. I might buy more blankets if I have a particularly pukey child

My cot will be used from birth but that aside, any child still small enough to be in a cot doesn't need pillows, quilts or bumpers. I've also been advised by the support worker that fleece is too warm for small babies; you're better off with cotton (or wool) blankets. When the baby is bigger and starts kicking off its covers, I'm going to buy some baby sleepbags. They come in various sizes and togs so that you can get ones for summer and winter. Babe has to be a certain size to use them though to make sure they don't slip down inside.

Re. being given stuff, we've been given nothing, not one iota, nada

RebekahR

Big fat hairy pants - all out of stock at my local babyrus. Not happy.com! Anyone got any current money off codes for argos?

fluffnutter

RebekahR wrote: »

Big fat hairy pants - all out of stock at my local babyrus.

Yeah, I've noticed there's been a massive run on big, fat hairy pants this bank holiday. You just can't get them anywhere.

PS. !!!!!!??

jovichick123

Morning all

Not on for long, mum due round any minute to help with last of the tidying, am bloody knackered Had pre-op yesterday, all went well, took them 4 attempts to get blood from my arm so have some lovely bruises as a memento of the trip. MW said baby feels about 6 1/2 - 7lbs so that fits in with the charts of on the slightly smaller side of average. He's also lay at an awkward angle on the diagonal with his head down, after my previous issues with Jake (he got stuck in labour hence the c-section last time), they wouldn't allow labour to progress if it did start naturally now as there would be a high liklihood of the same issues... I am not fussed as c-section booked anyway but did find it quite amusing that I must just grow awkward babies that prefer the sunroof exit

So, anyways, felt a bit wierd this morning when I realised that tomorrow I am going to have a baby Slightly scared about the surgery but I will be fine once I get there am sure

Just wanted to say (as I might not get back on today) thank you so much for all your support on here over the last few months; there have been times I would have gone mad without you all! I will update with news as soon as I can

((hugs)) to those who need em, apologise I have not had time to read back

Loves ya all

Jovi x

sexymouse

Best of luck for tomorrow Jovi - look forward to seeing the baby pics! Hugs to you! BTW the birth date will be cool - 6/6/12

rjh090384

Good luck! Hope all goes well xxxxx

museumworker

Hello everyone - how the heck did I get 18th on the list :eek::eek:!

I've had period like pain on and off a few days now and strong braxton hicks for at least 3 or 4 weeks. And they are painful/very uncomfortable, I don't care what anyone says! Mostly I get it in the evenings, but can get it throughout the day. It is my second, if that makes a difference.

MissMonkeyMoo

Re breast pumps, just been looking on a few other sites and the Spectra 3 comes recommended. It's on Amazon for £60 and the reviews on there are quite good too - I'm tempted to give this a try now as it's a lot cheaper than the medela one - anyone out there got any experience with this particular model?

Triangle

Morning all :wave:

Jovi, I was thinking of you earlier, hope you manage to get some decent rest and sleep today. Sending all the love and luck in the world for tomorrow. Hoping to hear some lovely baby news from turtle today too

Well, I've had a lovely few days, espeically as DH has been off work. Had a soggy but fun BBQ on Sunday and yesterday we spent the day with the in-laws and then went to a firework display in the evening. Today I'm not even bothering to get dressed My feet are almost as big as my belly and need to be up up up!

I have got these weird period type pains today, they started last night (so fully empathise with you BB) However, I don't think they are start of anything as there is no pattern to them. I have only really had BH in my back so far so I'm probably just now experiencing them in the front.

I am soooooooooo excited about meeting my little boy now! :j 17 piddly little days to due date..though knowing my luck I will go the whole 12 days over and have to be induced!

Aaaah...I want to see his little face NOW!

Take care all - squishy hugs :grouphug: to anyone who wants one xx