MSE Pregnancy Club 24

ginvzt

BB1984 wrote: »

Where have you guys got your muslin squares from? They seem quite expensive for what they are, and for how many you need! I was half thinking about buying some muslin from the fabric shop (it's about £1 a metre or less), and making my own, but I don't know if that'd be more hassle than it was worth....plus I'm not that great with a sewing machine...! :rotfl:

I got some from Tesco, John Lewis and Sainsbury's. Tesco ones are quite soft and thin, John Lewis feel the 'sturdiest'. I got over 20. Also, I got some smallish towels from Ikea, which I think will be great for putting on the changing mat, cleaning up, layin n the mattress, etc. I got 15 of these:
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50215084/

emsbet wrote: »

I'm 19 weeks today and have my anomaly scan a week today. In all the excitement of hearing wriggler's heartbeat I forgot to ask the midwife a few questions so I'm hoping you lovely ladies can answer them for me.
Do I need a full bladder for the scan or is my uterus now far enough forward that I don't need to? It doesn't say in my letter so I'm guessing not.
Do you see a midwife after the scan like with the dating scan or is it just a scan?
Or are these things dependant on where you live like most maternity services?

Was told to come full bladder. Sonographer even complained that my bladder wasn't full enough! I guess it depends on the hospital. I would go full bladder, and if not needed, you can always visit the loo...

Lovecrafting, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope all goes well.

I have finished running around house tidying up in readiness for the cleaners today. So, I just sorted the stuff around and left the cleaning of the surfaces, floors, etc for them. It is messy, can't wait for all to be sorted. After 3 hours I am knackered and just collapsed on the sofa.

Also, good thing I checked my calendar, I have the breastfeeding session tonight, completely forgot. So, I am off to hospital tonight.

happy8178

Hi everyone,
I'm 21 weeks+1 and my due date is 27th August 2012, We recently found out that were expecting a little girl
Could I be added to the list please?

Thanks

ginvzt

Hello Happy8178! Welcome to the thread!

My cleaners have arrived. There are 4 of them (!!!) and the plan is 8 man-hours in total. I am finding it hard to sit on the sofa and just stay out of the way. I feel I should be cleaning as well instead of sitting on the sofa and watching TV...

Amymo

Oh lovecrafting it never rains it blooming pours, will keep your family in my thoughts and hope your hubby makes a speedy recovery, I'll bet you're run ragged, I know it's no consolation but I really admire you for everything you've been through and you're always back on here offering advice to others when things are going mad in your own life x

welcome happy and any other new people I've missed!

Emsbet, I was really nervous before my 20 week scan, so much so I didn't tell anyone at work/friends etc I was pregnant until I was 22 weeks because I wanted it to sink in that things were progressing well, it's an amazing appointment and I didn't want to hop off the bed I just wanted them to keep pointing out the little nose, heart, feet etc! Hope this week flies over for you x

Well mw this PM for my 38 week appointment, I'm feeling a lot of pressure when I walk now, but no other promising signs, still feeling anxious about the due date being so close to my sis' wedding, think I'll explain my fears to the mw see what she says about presentation and engagement etc, maybe that'll reassure me!

Amymo

Oh and Gin, enjoy the class, I found ours really informative and DH picked up lots of advice on how to support me with feeding etc

ginvzt

Amymo wrote: »

Oh and Gin, enjoy the class, I found ours really informative and DH picked up lots of advice on how to support me with feeding etc

OH would love to join, but we were told the men are not 'encouraged' to join this one class. I find it strange, as I thin it is just important for them to know ins and outs of breastfeeding, so they can be more of support when the time comes!

MissMonkeyMoo

Hi Happy8178! And also to any other new members (I've not been online for a few days!)

Lovecrafting big hugs to you, hope your OH gets well soon.

Emsbet I've got my 20 week scan next Monday and I have been really nervous over the last few weeks. I think I really struggle sometimes to believe that I am actually pregnant as I had thought for a while now that it just wasn't going to happen for me. I also know a few people who didn't carry to full term and this keeps playing on my mind. I know that I have to be positive, but just wanted to let you know I understand how you're feeling and I'm sending you hugs!

Oh, and my letter said to go with a full bladder so I now have no idea whether this is necessary or not!

Amymo

ginvzt wrote: »

OH would love to join, but we were told the men are not 'encouraged' to join this one class. I find it strange, as I thin it is just important for them to know ins and outs of breastfeeding, so they can be more of support when the time comes!

Oh yeah, I forgot, I was due to go to a women only class but was the only lady signed up so was offered a place on the couples class, when I asked why they didn't offer this to everyone they didn't really have an answer, it's a real postcode lottery this pregnancy business! You should get plenty of literature for your OH to read hopefully,

jovichick123

Hello ladies

Congrats to Safesound, Jake was a big baby - loving the name although I am biased as DS is also a Jake! Enjoy your mummy cuddles

BB1984 I completely understand your concerns with your relatives coming up from London, OH's mum and husband are doing the same... I will be booked in for c-section w/c 04.06.12 and they have booked a hotel for the whole week :eek: OH is under strict instructions to make sure she doesn't turn up at the hospital on the time/date I am booked in for and we will be telling the staff on the ward that we don't want visitors for a few hours after the birth. In a way, I am kind of glad that we will be in hospital for a few days as at least that way visitors will be only allowed in during certain hours - saves me/OH offending anyone

Sorry to hear about your DH Lovecrafting, hope he gets better soon.

Welcome Happy8178

Well, I had the MW this morning, bumpy was breech when she first started examination and by the end was lay head down - I am sure heis practising for the olympics in there My blood pressure is low 90/60 but I don't think this affects anything except making me feel dizzy (no change there then!). All in all, everything is fine

OH has had some bad news at work, his employers are closing a local depot and the knock-on effect is that there are going to be 14 people vying for 6 jobs in the department he works in. The depot is closing at the end of the year so its not imminent but he will have to re-interview for his job We're going to have a chat about it tonight and although it wouldn't be my first choice, he does work for a global company so I am going to suggest he looks at opportunities at other depots up and down UK/maybe beyond... I figure its better we move and he be in a job with good prospects long term than we stay here and he be unemployed...

Jovi x

emsbet

EDD

1. emilyxxx8 - 14th April 2012 ?
2. Charli82 - 15th April 2012 ?
3. 2522laura - 19th April 2012 ? (planned c-section)
4. Bianx - 20th April 2012 ?
5. Dashikii - 22nd April 2012 (induction) :female: :female: (Twins)
6. AmySquash - 23rd April 2012 ?
7. Lisa26 - 27th April 2012 ?
8. jennynoo - 28th April 2012
9. amymo - 28th April 2012 :female:
10. alizee - 3rd May 2012 :female:
11. jem2 - 5th May 2012 :female:
12. natwesty - 12th May 2012 ?
13. gtothec - 12th May 2012 ?
14. Magicboo-18th May 2012 (twins!) ? ?
15. Kabie - 18th May 2012 ?
16. Doodlebug86-19th May 2012 ?
17. Teerah - 20th May 2012 ?
18. Princess Fairy Sparkle - 21st May 2012 ?
19. LegalBlonde - 22nd May 2012 ?
20. Wiccanlou - 26th May 2012 ?(waiting for dating scan)
21. Pistachio - 26th May 2012 ?
22. MrsH...2B - 29th May 2012 ?
23. Norabatty - 2nd June 2012 ?
24. choclover - 5th June 2012?
25. MrsManda - 8th June 2012 :male:
26. kelda_shelton - 10th June 2012 :male:
27. monks - 10th June 2012 :male:
28. ginvzt - 13th June 2012 :female: :male: (twins)
29. Jovichick123 - 13th June 2012 :male:
30. Thrifty-gal26 - 13th June 2012 :male:
31. BB1984 - 14th June 2012 ?
32. Ladylegs -14th June 2012 :male:
33. AmyP1985 - 14th June 2012 ?
34. Weekendpants - 14th June 2012 ?
35. SallyCinnamon - 15th June 2012 :female:
36. Lixi - 20th June 2012 :male:
37. Triangle - 22nd June 2012 :male:
38. museumworker - 22nd June 2012 ? Going for a surprise
39. nikkikayj - 28th June 2012 ?
40. MrsBryan - 28th June 2012 :male:
41. whowants2brich- 3rd July 2012 ? Going for a suprise
42. rakkibeth - 8th July 2012 ? Going for a suprise
43. Robyn - 20th July 2012 :male:
44. Clarissa62 - 20th July 2012 :male:
45. Rebekah - 23rd July 2012 :female:
46. stephimoon - 27th July 2012
47. jediquigley - 30th July 2012 ?
48. MrsExcited - 3rd August 2012 ?
49. Agscully-11th August 2012 ?
50. GemmaE-11th August 2012 ?
51. jen77 - 14th August 2012 ?
    
52. happy8178 - 27th August 2012 :female:
53. Bellola - 7th September 2012 ?
54. Elelyn - 8th September 2012 ?
55. emsbet - 11th September 2012 ?
56. The Next Verse - 12th September 2012 ?
57. MissMonkeyMoo - 12th September 2012 ?
58. Little miss moneysaver - 14th September 2012 :male:
59. Mishkanorman - 19th September 2012 :male:
60. sexymouse - 23rd September 2012 ?
61. tigerwhite - 26th September 2012 ?
62. fozpot - 27th September 2012 ?

Hospital Bag list here

Supplement list and dosage here

BIRTH LIST

:male: mozzyc - 17th February 2012 - Charlie - 7lb 8oz - 3.20am
:female: lucy1973 - 27th February 2012 - Amelie Grace - 5lb 15oz
:male: Serendisglair - 1st March 2012 - Iaon David - 8lb 6oz
:male: Emmylou - 3rd March 2012 - Flynn Craig - 8lb 14oz - 11.40pm
:female: Darkphaery - 9th March 2012 - Ava Louise - 6.21am
:female: Icey77 - 16th March 2012, 18:58 - Caitlin Isabel Anna 8lbs 11oz
:female: Ravenlady - 17th March 2012 - Matilda
:male: Sammie - 20th March 2012 - Noah, 7lb 9oz
:female: VikkiKawaii - 22nd March 2012, 11:20am - Tehya
:female: Lola888 - 25th March 2012 - Isabella 8lb 5oz - 13.48pm
:female: Dinah93 - 26th March 2012, 12:45 - Grace Nancy Alison 1lb 15oz
:female: Lovecrafting - 30th March 2012- Isla Allison 4lb 8oz
:male: camNolliesMUMMY - 3rd April 2012, 1:59pm - Oliver 8lb 8.5oz
:female: Snoopytweety - 4th April 2012, 10:02pm - Isabella Harriet Clarice 6lbs 5.5oz
:female: Goppers - 6th April 2012, 6:25pm - 5lbs 5oz
:female: flutterby_lil - 7th April 2012, 13:07 - Maisie Elizabeth 8lbs 9oz
:female: Dizziblonde - 9th April 2012, 22:41 - Erin 4.99lbs
:male: happydays77 - 11th April 2012, 15:05 - Tristan Leonard 8lbs 7oz
:male: Safesound - 11th April 2012 - Jake 10lbs
:male: glimmerofhope - 14th April 2012 3pm - Leo

PROBABLY GIVEN
BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list

BargainAholic - 14th February 2012 - TWINS ??
Moneyhoney1 - 16th February 2012 :male:
RLV-88 - 23rd February 2012
xcurlyluciex - 11th March 2012
emmigrant-immigrant - 20th March 2012 (date tbc at scan)
Phunkles - 27th March 2012 ?
Henry_Hoover - 28th March 2012 :male:

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