MSE Pregnancy Club 24

Triangle

This talk of car seats is panicing me more a lot more than the one about blood We have got a car seat as it came as part of our Quinny Buzz travel system but we haven't worked out how its going to fit into my car yet. Its a 2001 car so I don't think it will have ISOFIX as standard; we are probably looking at a seatbelt jobby. I want to know excatly how to secure it before munchkin arrives - and Dizzi's early arrival has spurred me on to get everything organised asap!

Metranil_Vavin

You bleed tons after giving birth, and for about 6 weeks after that, so stock pile up those maternity pads!

emsbet

Molly keep posting please Advice from a professional is always welcome.

Jen, we have the silver cross Ventura plus as it came free with our pram We've also decided not to get the isofix base as its easy to fit with the seatbelt and like BB, I don't like seeing little ones in car seats all the time so will be using my pram.

xx

Kitten_Pie

Triangle wrote: »

Ladies, am I being ridiciously optimistic....I only have 'maternity pads x3' on my things to buy list?! Sounds like I will need a lot more!

I had one box, but when in hospital only used their pads and took a box of theirs home with me.

It is better to have too many than run out and have a mild panic about bed sheets etc. Although will add it is not the end of the world.

Triangle

Thanks MV and Kitten Pie :T

Kitten_Pie

I'm thinking of getting a sling and leaving the pram/car seat everything until after ladyboyd is here.

I have so much bookmarked but can't bring myself to buy anything. Even maternity dresses are put aside.

glimmerofhope

Triangle wrote: »

Ladies, am I being ridiciously optimistic....I only have 'maternity pads x3' on my things to buy list?! Sounds like I will need a lot more!

Hi, I went thru 3packs just in hospital two nights.
I was then using nearly a pack a day.

mishkanorman

we had a base for our car seats in the past and our new one has one as it came as part of the bundle, they are a god-send at times as although it doesnt take long to use the seat belt round the car-seat if you are doing a few short trips and need to get baby in/out lots its a pain ! also if the space around the car is limited they can be handy as you need the door width to reach around the car seat to strap it in. (or if its pouring with rain like it has lately)

also gives you a little peace of mind to know they are in properly, our first Graco seat was a real !!!!!! to do and always seemed to have a lot of room to move/wobble around,

worth looking for 2nd hand ones :money: on ebay.

VikkiiKawaii

mishkanorman wrote: »

worth looking for 2nd hand ones :money: on ebay.

The current advice is to NOT buy second hand car seats as you don't know if they have been in a car accident/damaged otherwise.

little_miss_moneysaver_3

Wow another busy day to catch up on!
Poor fluffnutter passing out and being off your lunch. Hehe hope you're ok now good to know your hubby likes to share. First time I've heard this word "lochia" before. Lol at your brother, poor SIL.
My mum mentioned that definitely I will need maternity pads and not night time or thick normal pads. Only two packs so far, so may stick up on boots as they have an offer then other shops depending on where I go. Good to know that supermarket own brands aren't too bad, guess everyone will find them different.
BB sorry to hear your baby is breech. Hope that painful sounding thing will help. Didn't look a the links yet but sounds interesting, will start pumping up my ball and get bouncing to try and prevent a breech baby.
Molly is great to have a midwife here to advise us, pls don't stop posting.
JenAbout carseats - We've got a I love my bear Graco buggy/travel system that has the car seat in and a carry cot that fits in. Should also practice fitting it in the car at some point.
Hugs MrsManda hope you sleep better tonight.
Miss Money your OHs baby brain did make me laugh. Maybe when he's left with baby he might step up. Hope baby warns you if she's about to poo on him so you can video his face!
Hope everyone else is ok, time for a little rest after a busy day before we go to MIL for dinner.