MSE Pregnancy Club 24

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

emsbet

Sounds normal to me Rups. I still get random period type pains and stretching pains quite often. It's just your little baby growing and your body stretching to accomodate him or her

xx

Kitten_Pie

Congratulations Rups, really chuffed for you.

It is normal to worry throughout the pregnancy about every niggle or when you don't have niggles.

LadyMorticia

Welcome LMG.

Rups - I think it's normal to worry, especially when you've had problems in the past. Well done on passing your theory.

The midwife says that I have low blood pressure at the moment, but I suspected that anyway, but at least it's better than high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia!

emsbet

Well done on passing your theory Rups. I totally missed that part of your post! :doh:

xx