MSE Pregnancy Club 24

sexymouse

Hugs for those who need them - sounds like there are a few of you at the moment.

Have been doing some cleaning today, and my Mum came around and started trying to "help" with little things in the kitchen that I can't make decisions on because they are Moon's things. I appreciate the place is a bit of a mess, but it doesn't really bother me, and I told her that and that I'd much rather Moon focus on getting the nursery ready for the baby that is arriving in 2 months than worry about little things like whether the windowsill in the kitchen is clear. Now I'm feeling stressed about it all and I wasn't before. Definitely going to have to say that after the birth we will visit other people rather than them coming to us, as I don't want to feel like we're constantly being looked down on because things aren't like a show home. What with my Mum's obsession with tidiness, and my MIL's obsession with breastfeeding, I'm now feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Rups32

ah bless. ladies who need rest, please put your feet up.

When do these measurements start then? is it at the 16 week midwife appointment?

i am tired too. i am covering a girl and her client has kept me so busy. i feel so tired. we were supposed to have drinks to celebrate us moving building, but i just want to go home and cant be bothered to go for a juice anyway. lol.

i just sent hubby a link to mothercare saying there is a sale and he picked out some furniture. so sweet as he hasnt said anything like that before. awwhhh im all gooey right now.

silly_moo

clarissa62 wrote: »

At what point are you planning to have the first visitors when bubba is born? Is anyone going to have the grandparents waiting at the hospital while in labour?

Clarissa we have decided that we will not allow any visitors while I am in hospital. We would also like to stay at home for a week without any visitors but that will depend on how we are coping on our own. But I have already warned my parents and MIL that when they come to visit, they will be expected to help around the house and NOT with the baby.

silly_moo

AMC1979 wrote: »

Should I make an appointment for after 40 weeks do you think, just in case?

I don't have to book my own appointments as the MW tells me when to come next. And she has booked me in for 40+1 so I think go ahead and arrange an appointment for after your EDD. If your LO is late at least you won't have to worry about when you'll get to see your MW.

AMC1979

silly_moo wrote: »

I don't have to book my own appointments as the MW tells me when to come next. And she has booked me in for 40+1 so I think go ahead and arrange an appointment for after your EDD. If your LO is late at least you won't have to worry about when you'll get to see your MW.

Thanks, maybe I should, just not sure now whether to try to book it exactly a week after next appointment (40+4) or on the Thursday (40+6) as it's with the rubbish midwife at 40+4!

It would have been easier if the midwives booked me in in advance so I didn't have to and I was guaranteed an appointment, but unfortunately they don't. Stupid system. I've been trying to call the half-decent midwife all day and she's still got her phone on voicemail, even though she's supposed to be working today :mad:

silly_moo

AMC - yes, I agree, the booking system here is much better. I never had to worry about when my next appointment is and I was even able to pick the time. Hope your MW answers her phone soon so you can get it sorted.

Sexymouse - I've only ONE week left and my home still doesn't look like a show home. It's not dirty, just untidy with lots of things lying around. Imagine how much messier it's going to be when the LO comes! And I am not going to make an effort for the MW/HV coming in although my mum will probably disagree once she gets here and sees all the mess.

KatyLiz

Thanks ikkle, I'm not too worried, I just wish everything would go totally smoothly for once.

Rups - they start measuring the bump once you are past 26 weeks, although I can't think of the proper word for the measurement. That is lovely that your hubby has picked bits out, mine is only interested in punky outfits. Puschairs/furniture etc hold no interest at all for him.

rjh090384

Cake.... That's all I Been thinking about all afternoon! Just stopped at telco and got a Victoria sponge, lemon tart and stew berry cheesecake. Hopefully baby will want one lol.

Feeling so hungry at the minute and extra tired too. Six more weeks!!!

*Nutella*

Hello all

Hope everyone's well, I haven't had a chance to read back yet, but will do in a minute.

I have a question about baby clothes - I've also posted this on the newborn thread, so apologies if you read it twice. We'll soon move on to size 3-6 months, which means I can start shopping for clothes that I like rather than my LO wearing all the pink stuff that friends and relatives have given her :j (I don't mean to sound ungrateful, I've been really touched by everyone's generosity, but pink's just not my thing ).

So - I'm looking for the basics (sleepsuits, dresses, tops, trousers - I don't need vests) in bright, block colours. No patterns, animals, dots or stripes (and certainly no 'mummy's little princess'!) - just plain red, plain yellow, plain green etc. I found some purple trousers and a green vest in H&M (they alo do orange) but beyond that I've drawn a blank. I know I can buy white clothes and dye them, but I'm afraid I don't really have the time nor the inclination

Does anyone know where I can find such things? Would really appreciate any leads!

sexymouse

Have posted some links on the newborn thread for you Nutella.