MSE Pregnancy Club 24

emweaver

mishkanorman wrote: »

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)

As I don't have a store near me or an account (so no chance of the vip sale) I doubt Ill be lucky enough to get anything worthwhile in the sale

divorcingjack

Afternoon all!

I feel so pukey and tired today! I think I have regressed to the first trimester again

Can't concentrate on work and am SO BORED! Grumble grumble...

For those asking about maternity wear, I have managed so far with a bump band and some leggings from a regular shop. I think I look OK so far, but I'm stalking some Isabella Oliver stuff on ebay for a wedding. It's gorgeous but so expensive!

If you want to be a bit MSE though, they have a 50% off sale at the minute - although they don't have what I want in my size :mad:
Some good bargains to be had, especially in formal gear.

Can't believe I'm now in the teens! :eek::eek: Seriously!!

Had a lovely moment with the OH last night - he was telling me that he had been talking to someone about the imminent arrival of monkey and he started welling up! Apparently this happens every time he talks or thinks about being a dad. Awwwwwwww.

He is going to be one big soggy mess when monkey arrives. Mind you, so will I!

Have a good day everyone x

divorcingjack

emweaver wrote: »

As I don't have a store near me or an account (so no chance of the vip sale) I doubt Ill be lucky enough to get anything worthwhile in the sale

You should set an alarm and shop online! You don't have to have an account for that, do you?

RebekahR

Busy day here. Completed another load of laundry in the kitchen sink. I feel like a 1940's lady LOL. Baby a bit quieter today but happy. Completed my second wall painting yesterday. Tonight need to paint skirting boards and go shopping for carpetto.

AMC1979

Thanks guys for your concern. I'm lucky I just slid down the last few steps of the stairs so got carpet burns/bruises, could have been nasty if I'd fallen from the top! My husband said I'm not allowed to wear flip flops on the stairs now. I am a bit clumsy

I've put a bid on a Medela Electric Swing breast pump on eBay though it's 4 days away from finishing. There are a lot on there which is good, although not many accept returns – just in case I decided I'd only bid on one where the seller accepts returns.

I don't have a birth plan yet either and I'm 36+3. I'm going to write something down asap now I'm off work. As I said it will basically be that I'm aiming for a water birth with gas and air and hopefully there won't be any complications.

I also need to start getting my labour bag ready just in case. Plenty to do!

Re. maternity clothes, I think I've said before on here but I got a number of things as follows:

Maternity trousers & jeans plus 1 top from Next maternity (online only – no in-store maternity section)
Some tops in the next size up so bigger (not maternity) from Dorothy Perkins (none of my local DPs have a maternity section which was disappointing)
1 x maternity black dress from ASOS
2 x dresses from JoJo Maman Bebe –!would highly recommend for really flattering pretty dresses
1 x maternity nightdress from JoJo with breastfeeding bit in the top
Pack of 2 x sleep bras from JoJo
1 x grape tankini from JoJo (so I can keep up with the swimming!)
1 x maternity bra with breastfeeding opening from Figleaves.com (Anita bra)

So it was basically a mix 'n match exercise on my part. I tried to get away with not buying too much because thankfully, you're not pregnant forever The good thing about one of the JoJo dresses is that it has a tie-front top so you can wear it post-pregnancy and breastfeed too. They always have ongoing voucher codes as well so you can get either a 10 or 15% discount and postage is free.

LadyMorticia

Kitten_Pie wrote: »

yay Lady, that is fab.

colli wrote: »

it's the BEST sound isn't it?!

It is! I admit that I did get a bit emotional but at least I didn't start bawling!

LittleMissGiggle

*delurk*

Sorry to drop in like this, I read every day but after upsetting someone once on the TTC thread i figured it was best to lurk and not post as I didnt want to hurt anyone else's feelings by saying something stupid.... anyway,

Was my EDD on Sat (23rd) and I'm still here, I've been on holiday for 2 weeks and my mat leave starts today, I am bored of waiting, tearing my hair out, I feel like an exhibition on show in a musem with people phoning to enquire about ticket availability or something for the unveiling!! sorry for ranting, i know im not really achieving much by doing this but I am home alone all day every day and the thought of another 2 weeks of this is pushing me close to insanity!

Anyway I just wanted to thank you all very much for being so kind, helpful and informative, i dont think i would have survived the last 9 months without stalking you all!! You help people who dont post too so keep it up girls!

Kitten_Pie

Hey LMG,

Lovely to see you, you graduated from the TTC thread before I joined. If it is any help I think the comment was taken out of context so don't worry about discussing your fears and keeping us all company while you wait.

emsbet

:wave: LMG, I remember you from TTC thread, I'm sorry you've felt you couldn't post here more often I hope LO doesn't keep you waiting much longer.

I now have my appointment for my physio on my hips. It's a group session apparently with 8 or 9 other women. Has anyone any experience of group session for SPD/PGP? What should I expect? Will it just be various exercises?

xx

Rups32

omg i have just caught up! so fast here.

good luck rjh, hope all went well. hope you are ok too AMC. and hope everyone is well.

i passed my theory driving test this morning. am still in my bubble land about the baby so i wasnt bothered if i failed or not. lol. just thought could re-sit it..

well since yesterday been having random period type pains and this morning too. i know they come and go but mine were just there. also went to the loo at the test centre and i squated so when i got up, i felt a sharp pain in my side/lower back region. weird. then today i just feel like a weird pull inside. i hope this is normal? sorry i know i keep asking.

then after the test i popped into debenhams to check out maternity wear. they had some butnot a huge choice so i bought leggings and those bump bands (it cost only 7 quid). the thing is have no jeans or nice tops (maternity) so i tried a size 16 but they were kind of snug jeans. so i thought if i buy a bigger pair they might be more comfy? i need new clothes as am popping out of my size 12 clothes..:( the matalan in croydon doesnt have maternity stuff. i dont want to spend too much but knowing my luck i will have to.

also booked in my 16 week appointment with the midwife in two weeks time. i was going to ask what happens there, but when LadyM mentioed heartbeat, i was like wow. i hope all is still well with my bubba. cant stop worrying slightly. x