MSE Pregnancy Club 24

Rups32

Great news cake4brains and two girls! :j how cute! that is so exciting.

counting down to my 20 week.. so far yet. hehe. i am so looking forward to seeing the detail and i hope we get a peek at which team we on or i hope DH says yes as he is adamant in not knowing. boooo

felt so bad earlier. he took me out for dinner locally at a gastro pub and i ended up being moody right at the end and had a go at him for always using his phone at the dinner table. felt like a right cow later and said sorry and ended up crying loads. i can be such a cow. poor thing i am always on his case.

ohh dizsie i didnt know that it was shut ages ago. shows how long ago i was there. i avoid it when i can. i think iwill be happier shopping online. well my xmas shopping this year def has to be done online as i am due on the 24th.

off to play pacman now
xxx hugs to all and hope the swelling goes down for the ladies getting it.

RebekahR

AMC1979 wrote: »

Hi everyone, I have got one maternity breastfeeding Anita bra which I bought from Figleaves, and I'm waiting for another to arrive from JojoMamanBebe – both underwired as I prefer the support. I ordered this one as JoJo is cheaper and free postage too whereas Figleaves you have to wait for offers:

http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+emma-j
ane-underwired-nursing-bras-in-breastfee
ding-underwear-and-products+B6368

Was a 34C/D before pregnancy, now about 36E/F.

Re. sleeping I can only sleep on my left or right side, been that way for ages. I used to wake up a few times in the night anyway, now it's every 2–3 hours and I turn from one side to the other throughout the night!

Just wondering if I will get to see the midwife again before baby comes. He probably won't come early but midwife said to come back 2 weeks after last appointment and I couldn't get one until what will be nearly 3 weeks after the last one, and only 3 days before due date. I rang midwife for advice and left message on her phone but she hasn't got back to me yet. Probably shouldn't worry.

I will have to look in there as there is one local to us in town. The only shop infact! Re sleeping I turn left to right every hour.Never sleep more than 2 on one side. Infact 2 indicates a good nights sleep lol. Been like this since around 16 weeks but far worse since around 24-28.

Rups32

hmm i feel like sometimes there is something so heavy in me and i have to change position. lol. well there is obv something inside but weird how tummy feels so heavy. even when i walk sometimes. order this dress from ebay and it is lovely. some company called futuro? i am thinking of ordering more colours in it as for work they seem nice. still need a pair of trousers. keep collecting tops now.

ikkle87

To all the ladies experiencing swelling, please keep an eye on it and mention it to your midwife x

emsbet

Congratulations on team pink cake4brains, I'll update the list in the morning.

Bellola, the tags are strips of ribbon sewn on to the front piece of material before stitching the two pieces together so that they are double stiched IYSWIM.

xx

RebekahR

Updated my blog on my pregnancy from 29-34 ... http://rebekahc-talesofahousewife.blogspot.co.uk/

Hope my ramblings helps some of those behind me

little_miss_moneysaver_3

Hello everyone!

Just managed to pop on now and quickly catch up with everyone!
Cakesforbrains big congrats for your two little girls glad everything went well at the scan.
Money puddle this is more of my understanding of stretch marks than solid fact. I think moisturising/oiling the bump can prevent stretch marks, but I think some people will get them anyway, whether it's genetics or skin type I'm not sure. I've had stretch marks although white ones way before pregnancy. Also my sister had terrible stretch marks whilst pregnant now I've got quite a few/well loads up to my belly button to be honest I'm crap at remembering to moisturise. I used my free sample of cocoa butter stuff now on free sample of bio oil when I remember. Maybe lots of moisturising will prevent more popping up?
Bras well today I have worn my new Mothercare maternity nonwired bra. I was 34dd pre pregnancy now a 38E. I always wore moulded underwired before. And although had bought other nonwired ones from M&P I didn't wear until last week. What a fool these maternity ones are so much more comfy! I found the wired ones were cutting a bit all i the correct size and from different shops. I feel supported enough for what I do. It's not like I'm running for the bus anymore etc. I do feel a bit like the might look, not saggy, but as perty as the moulded cups etc did. But comfort wise wonderful! Mothercare do a range for bigger bust and I think they must be the ones I ordered, they are not wired but moulded cup and were £14 each. M&P ones are lovely for comfort too, but aren't moulded cup. We're on great 3 for £15 offer.
So there is my massive essay on boobies
Emsbet boo for your carpets. I remember my aunt had hers done and it smell damp in her house for a week. It was winter though so she had the heating on to and get rid of it too. Can't suggest anything more than the others really, think she just had to cope until it faded. But yay for them looking nicer
Rups I got lovely black smart trousers from Asda. I have a big superstore near me, didn't have loads of maternity wear so don't know if you could order online? They were £12 I think. I've only worn them once, as when working I had my sexy NHS uniform
Ikkle glad you got yor mat leave sorted. Hope your hips are feeling better too.

As for me, been a busy day. My sister turned up at 9:15, cooked me brekkie. Took me to Morrisons (Ben and Jerrys is £2!), bet on a horsey and won £27 between us then came home. She painted my toe and finger nails for me too so am looking half decent. Have a wedding on Saturday so hopefully I can keep them looking ok til then. OH's work friends came for their monthly film night so watched a funny film, forget what now lol and they've just left....phew been a long day!
Got a letter from the hospital. My WBC were elevated last week when I had my 28 week bloods so they want me to redo them. Of course they don't put how high they were so I will ring tomorrow and enquire cos I am nosey. My urine is clear cos they tested it and no obvious sniffle. I know if it was seriously off they would have rang and said it was urgent so not too worried. Although saw GP Monday and she said bloods were fine so can't be too bad, unless they were the older results, oh well I feel fine

Sorry if I've missed anyone, hope you've all had a good day. Sending hugs and/or labour vibes to those that need them. Night night xxx

RebekahR

Completed on maternity leave:

* Listing of things to buy/borrow
* Sorting through age ranges of babies stuff and temporarily storing accordingly
* Wash and put away rest of baby clothes/stuff (temporarily until nursery complete)
* Tidy desk/office stuff away in cupboard - Partially complete.
* Buy rocking chair and stool
* Buy bedding wall pictures etc

Still to do:

* Get carpet fitted
* Move baby stuff in permanantly
* Sorting out baby's room (no heavy
lifting/heavy duty work though)
* Practice tying moby wrap
* Wash and put away rest of baby clothes/stuff
* Wash & prepare reusesable nappies - put in
stacker
* Tidy desk/office stuff away in cupboard
* Deep clean whole house


IF ANY TIME LEFT:

* Indulge in films/tv saved to watch.
* Read books
* Catch up on gardening stuff (weather permitting)
* Good clean out of kitchen cupboards/Fridge
* Catching up with friends haven't seen in a
while
* Overview of finances, making sure everything
up to date and getting best deals
* Knitting/Cross stitch
* Arrange crafting stuff
* Research cheaper mobile contracts
* Sort crafting stuff - look for storage
boxes/Trays
* List mother and baby groups/massage classes
etc to attend to
* Look for baby friendly holidays for September with newborn in UK.
* Book up some days out so dont get bored and
have things to look forward too
* Tidy desk/office stuff
* Wash curtains

To make:

* Knitting - Finish papoose
* Make washable wipes for bottom ~ terry towelling and fleecy
* Make new moses basket hood
* Make a changing mat cover with velcro on
* Make winnie the pooh fabric book purchased from ebay

To buy:

* Baby monitors
* Bra's
* Cot
* Get rid of single bed to tip

ikkle87

LMM I'm managing to move now, although the back spasms are annoying, and painful. Have you got something nice for the wedding?

little_miss_moneysaver_3

I'm wearing my famous new look blue maxi dress. Will glam it up with some jewellery etc. Not buying a specific glam dressed wear it once, saving pennies lol.

Glad you're feeling better, hugs for the crappy spasms xx