MSE Pregnancy Club 24

little_miss_moneysaver_3

Morning all!
Havent posted I don't think over the weekend, but I've been lurking. Had a few roughish days so was feeling a bit miserable.
Hope everyone is ok. Welcome to all the newbies
RJH good luck for today! I'm sure you'll be great!
LadyM I think I had my first consultant appt at 16 weeks. I don't really know why I went. He had a little look at bubba and read my medical history. And to come back in four weeks. Maybe it's just to meet you and see how much input they need throughout the pregnancy I guess. I saw him eight weeks ago where he said I couldn't have a home birth and some of the likely complications of labour. I'm seeing him again tomorrow and the midwife so we'll see. So far they've not actually done anything or planned anything. But they always like a little look at bubba so it's worth the journey for me.
Good luck with your midwife today
AMC glad you weren't too hurt on your fall, must have been a shock! And that naughty cat of yours! Think I'd rather a dead bird than trying to catch a live one lol. There must be feathers galore!
I've also got a medela pump the mini one. They seem to resell well so even if you don't use it you should be able to get most of your money back. I'm planning to bf for as long as poss, well not til they're four! But you know what I mean. But I'm looking forward to expressing so OH can do some morning feeds
Mishka I used to love watching that show, but as I'm further along it's worrying that my baby is the same size as those. And they're all higher risk so things are complicated so I don't watch too much now, especially after the one where a 16 gave birth early and she had to turn off the baby's ventilator.
Emsbet try not to feel guilty, I know it must be hard. But now you have so much to look forward too. You'll always remember your first baby and Alex. Sending lots of hugs xx
Missbunbury I think the guidance is buy your normal size clothes in maternity range. Saying that I have my size 12 trousers and a dress! haha not fitted in size 12 for ages! I've got lovely smart black trouser from asda they were £12 I think. New look do nice officey stuff too.
KatyLiz sorry to hear you're having a painful day. I told OH yday I need a cleaner cos sitting here all day looking at the house is driving me mad. He said ok, so I don't know if he meant it! If you find a fairy pease send them onto me
Missmonkeymoo I've got some ideas for my birthing plan. I will ask my consultant tomorrow. I've a feeling there's not a pool in the main hospital where he wants me to go but I'm not being strapped to a bed like a prisoner! Even if you don't have an official plan, may be worth looking online at some and getting ideas. Some of them have really nice ideas like low lighting, do you want music? Would you be open to aromatherapy etc (guess this depends on what's available), ideas of pain relief - some say don't offer me an epidural etc even if I'm in a lot of pain, can't think now. But even if in your head you have some ideas cos if it all goes perfectly without the need for induction etc then you'll be prepared. I think NHS choices has a good one, but if you google I found loads and picked the nice bits.
Ikkle I'm going to look into hypnobirthing too. I'm not keen on epidural or pethidine although I may change my mind! But Kira who just posted about the newborn group recommend a cd may be worth PM'ing her or asking on the newborn thread. I'm sure I've it written down somewhere if I ever found it I'll post it.
Bellola hugs for the carpy cold, hope you're feeling better.
Rups I'm roasting! All the time! Even in bed I've the window open, but I like to be covered so have a quilt cover or sheet just to go over. Think it's to do with all the extra blood we're pumping about. I'm dreading going into hospital. Saying that I've worked in one for eight years, I visited the other day, I was melting!! It's awful in hot weather as all the older people still need the heating on. I'll be investing in a fan I think!
MrsB glad it was just an ice cube, bet you nearly had a heart attack!

Sorry if I missed anyone, was trying to read back as I typed.
Big labour vibes to the boldies And those who are ready to pop

ferrety

Hi all,

well i havent been on since thurs and wow its been busy on here.

Congratulations to all the new mums

Best Wishes and labour vibes to all those in bold or currently starting labour.

Welcome to all the newbies that have signed in over the weekend :wave:

I have been busy over the last few days with non baby stuff but cant believe today is the last day of double figures 10wks to go so from tomorrow 9 +6 :eek:

I have started to read info on birthing options and pain relief from leaflets given to me at 28wk check and OH and I have discussed our ideas on how things may go but havent considered writing a birthing plan yet if at all.

I am stuck at work doing an extra couple of hrs today, could have done without it but not too much to do so sitting here a bit longer isnt going to hurt i guess and its extra money.
6wks until mat leave and looking forward to it now as i have started having days when i struggle more then others.

Hugs to all who need it today

mishkanorman

my ds1 was born in september (it was a super hot late summer) at home he would wear a vest, with then either a sleepsuit or just trousers if it was a very warm day.

I would always put a vest on and add to it, they say baby needs 1 more layer than you do - in summer i wear just a t-shirt/trousers so he would wear vest/t-shirt/trousers.

*Twinkle*

after doing alot of thinking i've decided that i'm gonna push this baby out instead of having a section, i cant bear the thought of having to stay in hospital any longer than i absolutely have to, i am depressed already at the thought of going all the way over my due date again, which i know i will do but knowing that all being well i'll be home 6 hrs after the birth kind of swings it for me.............so now my dates have gone from Oct 31st (official) to Nov 10th, prob go for induction on nov 11th. Babies just get too comfy inside me ;D

Gillyx

emweaver wrote: »

Does anyone know where I can get some pretty girly sleepsuits that are good quality but not too expensive? With my other 2 we splashed the cash on clothes but this time round we are needing to budget but even looking on George they are roughly £5 a sleepsuit and when DD was in them 12 months ago they were poor quality and did not wash well.

Buy Next, you won't regret it, they're about £5 each from there I think a 3 pack varies between £12 and £15 but the re-sale value is very good, and they wash brilliantly. My supermarket babygrows have all bobbled and shrunk. x

mishkanorman

Next sale is next month isnt it ? we got a huge bag of newborn bits for only about £30 from the sale - they are still usable for baby number 3 and are in great condition.

BUT ! I couldnt afford to get the whole baby wardrobe from there as its just not feasible - I've picked up some from eBay, the last bits are still in the current catalogue and were less than £5 for 3 sleepsuits (pretty patterned ones not just plain white) and added supermarket bits that dont matter if they dont last ages (the basics like vests)

Elelyn

Afternoon all!

I haven’t posted for a few days but have been reading along. Welcome to any newcomers that I haven’t said hello to already.

disziebubba - Matalan do maternity clothes in size 18 and over. I’ve got a few lovely things from there and they’re not expensive. And yes, I am also feeling the heat. I’m normally someone who is always moaning about being cold so it’s amusing to all my work colleagues that I now sit there sweating and fanning myself because I’m boiling!

We started our antenatal classes on Saturday. We’re really lucky because in our area the council are paying for NCT classes for anyone that wants to attend. It’s an 8 week course run at one of the local children’s centres for two hours each week. This week was all about the different stages of labour. I really enjoyed it and learnt a few things I didn’t know (thought I knew it all already, ha!). I’ll never look at box of Dairylea triangles in the same way again though....

Been to hydrotherapy at the hospital this morning to try and help with my SPD. The physio running the class recommended that I not go to work this afternoon but stay at home and just rest instead so that’s what I’m doing. Luckily my work are fine about me taking time off if I need it. Going to have some lunch and then take myself off to bed for a sleep I think...

dizsiebubba

Kitten_Pie wrote: »

dizsiebubba I have got clothes from yours which aren't maternity but the clothes are in bigger sizes and have been great for over the bump without making me feel huge. I get the idea that they are naturally designed to hide tummies while flattering the rest of the figure

I have bits from here and evans too taht are still ok to use but its more bits like jeans and work trousers i'm struggling with... currently living in leggings and maxi dresses as so comfy!!

Just had a nightmare trying to find an outift for a christening this saturday as nowhere stocks maternity wear except for vests and leggings it seems OH won't let me wear my day to day maxi dresses as they are not dressy enough (and he is right!)

x

Kitten_Pie

I got my jeans and work trousers from debenhams however I think I was lucky. Went in their recently and there was nothing there.

Ebay can be quite good too. Also living in leggings and maxi dresses although have a maxi dress for a wedding which I am not wearing at the moment to try and keep it looking nice.

colli

emsbet wrote: »

I realised yesterday that I missed the year anniversary of when we lost the first baby. It was a couple of weeks ago and it just totally slipped me by and I felt really guilty about it DH said it's ok and we need to be looking to the future. I know he's right but I do feel guilty.

I remember we lost our first babies around the same time last year. I spent the whole day on pins waiting for something to go wrong a couple of weeks ago (stupid I know) so you're better off not realising what day it was. Don't feel guilty, you don't need to remember dates to remember your babies. xxx