MSE Pregnancy Club 25

Chrissy1981

Jenjen, I've just finished my NCT classes. They started when I was 32 weeks and there was 18 hours in total. We paid £180 and opted out of becoming a member which saved us a little bit of money. We also took the option of paying over 3 months.

I will be going to the NHS ones which start this Saturday (2 days of 2 hours each) when I will be 37 weeks.

Personally, I found the NCT classes brilliant. There were 6 other couples who were all lovely and all the girls have arranged to meet up next week, even though the classes are finished. Although there was structure to the classes, it seemed very conversation-led so we covered exactly what we wanted. The local breastfeeding counsellor took one of the sessions who was a bit brainwashy but other than that, I would really recommend them as they covered what I wanted to know, and I now have a support group of local mums-to-be in my area.

The only reason I'm going to the NHS classes as well is that they are run by the midwives at my hospital so should be hospital-specific.

HTH.

LittleMoog

savageHK wrote: »

When did the NHS classes get mentioned to you all? I'm at 20 weeks (had my scan) and no-one has mentioned any antenatal classes at all. I've booked NCT ones in any case (months ago!) but would really like to tour the hospital which I'm sure will only happen on the NHS ones.

The last session of our NCT course is a hospital tour, but you can also book them seperately at our hospital. We're doing the NCT course mostly for the social side as I don't know anyone apart from work friends in our new town. Ours is 2 Saturdays and 3 evening sessions, and it came to £220 including membership (£40). I'd say we probably saved 40 quid on the stuff we got ay the neatly new sale a few weeks ago, so glad we got membership as when they opened to the general public it was mayhem but we were already queuing up to pay!

rjh090384

Had consultant appt. baby not breech anymore whoop so I'm discharged from consultant care yay. They gave me a growth scan as fundal height was 39cm.

Didn't give a weight but put them in online and they say 7 and a half pounds!! His head is 37+5 same for abdo and legs were 39+3

GRIGGSY

savageHK wrote: »

When did the NHS classes get mentioned to you all? I'm at 20 weeks (had my scan) and no-one has mentioned any antenatal classes at all. I've booked NCT ones in any case (months ago!) but would really like to tour the hospital which I'm sure will only happen on the NHS ones.

When I had my booking in appointment I was given one of those clear folders which had a leaflet about the classes which you basically just filled in and gave to your midwife. However, I got the same leaflet in the post from the midwives but with dates on it for the next class which I just gave back to the midwife at my next appointment. I think every where is different to be honest as a lot of people are saying they need to book appointments and classes themselves whereas in my area the mw do it all for you. I would just contact your mw and ask her about it to be on the safe side.

With regards to tours not every where do them. My hospital dont as its a fire hazard (according to the mw) so we basically got to look at two lamenated pictures of what the labour ward looks like!!!

Cant remember who was asking about bags, but so far I have a wheelie case for baby girl (hand luggage size) and I am hoping to get all my crap into a holdall. Dh is also taking a bag with all his things in it.

colli

hello ladies!

good day for me, first I bought a tankini in the sale at jojo maman bebe for £5 delivered:money: (I'd link but always manage to mess it up somehow but it's just in their maternity sale section) and secondly I had my 20 weeks scan and I've got a baby boy on the way :D

Saw a couple of nurseries too, am shattered now so haven't read back but hope everyone is ok xxx

sexymouse

Evening ladies,

Flitting in very briefly as I've got to rush out to the breastfeeding NCT session in a minute (starts at 7.30 so can't post much as I'll be late), to say thank you for all of your kind words and hugs. Today went better than I thought - my Dad was brought home by police at 12ish and we moved my Nana into her new home around 2pm. Parents not really talked to each other since so it's been a bit strained and awkward - like the big elephant in the room that no-one mentions, but my sister will be staying over there tonight so hopefully things will be ok for the moment anyway. I think my Dad is obviously feeling a bit embarassed about the whole thing, and doesn't really know what to say to either my Mum or me. Not sure what the future will hold for them regarding their relationship though.

Nana seemed happy at her new home when I left, although there are a lot of carers there from oversees, and my Nana can be very funny about these things as she's lived in a bubble most of her life, but they were all friendly and smiley with her so she seems to be happy with that. Showed her Bean's scan pictures and talked to her about him, and she's looking forward to meeting him when he's born. She felt him kick too, which was nice.

Well better go or I'll be late.

Hugs to all who need or want them, and labour vibes where appropriate.

ikkle87

KatyLiz we've got a Hauck Viper Trio which I find sturdier than my friends Quinny. Some of the smaller cheaper ones like the Winnie the pooh one are a bit flimsy though.

rjh090384

Oops forgot someone asked earlier bout my daisy birthing. I fin it relaxing but won't know till I get I there how much use it will be. To be honest I'll be like give me
The drugs but I do enjoy the relaxation side of things.

emsbet

Congratulations on team blue colli I'll update the list now

xx

emsbet

EDD

1. elj2287 - 6th July 2012 ? Going for a supriseo
2. silly moo - 12th July 2012 :male:
3. Robyn - 20th July 2012 :male:
4. Clarissa62 - 20th July 2012 :male:
5. AMC1979- 20th July 2012 :male:
6. stephimoon - 27th July 2012
7. jediquigley - 30th July 2012 ?
8. divorcingjack - 2nd August 2012 ?
9. MrsExcited - 3rd August 2012 ?
10. the3musketeers - 3rd August 2012 :male:
11. Gillybean - 5th August 2012 :female:
12. GRIGGSY - 7th August 2012 :female:
13. Agscully-11th August 2012 ?
14. GemmaE-11th August 2012 ?
15. Chrissy1981-11th August 2012 ?
16. jen77 - 14th August 2012 ?
17. rjh090384 - 15th August 2012 :male:
18. i luv freebies - 15th August 2012 :male:
19. betty101 - 16th August 2012 ?
20. tashmartin - 21st August 2012 ?
21. Student_Mrs - 22nd August 2012 :male:
22. jjbargaingal - 22nd August 2012 ?
23. happy8178 - 27th August 2012 :female:
24. shell_girl - 30th August 2012 ?
25. beanymagoo - 31st August 2012 ?
26. ferrety- 3rd September 2012 :female:
27. Bellola - 7th September 2012 ?
28. Elelyn - 8th September 2012 :male:
29. Breast Cancer Survivor - 8th September 2012 :male:
30. twinklie - 10th September 2012 :male:
31. emsbet - 11th September 2012 :male:
32. The Next Verse - 12th September 2012 ?
33. MissMonkeyMoo - 12th September 2012 ?
34. Little miss moneysaver - 13th September 2012 :male:
35. kittycat1977 - 16th September 2012 :male:
36. Kitten_Pie - 16th September 2012 :female:
37. MummyOfTwo - 17th September 2012
38. NBirdy - 17th September 2012 :male:
39. Mishkanorman - 19th September 2012 :male:
40. SamW - 21st September 2012 ?
41. sexymouse - 23rd September 2012 :male:
42. milliebob - 24th September 2012 :male:
43. emsaint - 24th September 2012 :male:
44. tigerwhite - 26th September 2012 ?
45. fozpot - 27th September 2012 ?
46. Candycane - 29th September 2012 ?
47. ikkle87 - 3rd October 2012 :male:
48. toni_ - 3rd October 2012 :female:
49. moneypuddle - 4th October 2012 :male:
50. Carrie80- 5th October 2012 :female:
51. snowbean - 6th October 2012 ?
52. KatyLiz - 6th October 2012 :female:
53. Snowyz81 - 13th October 2012 ?
54. bikelesschick - 19th October 2012 ?
55. izzydogsam - 24th October 2012 :male:
56. Taadaa - 24th October 2012 :female:
57. scottishchick27 - 27th October 2012 :male:
58. Twinkle - 31st October 2012 ?
59. vic_rich - 4th November 2012 ?
60. Dribblekitten 5th November 2012 ?
61. punkpink - 8th November 2012 :female:
62. Maddie - 12th November 2012 :male:
63. catbag - 12th November 2012 ?? (twins)
64. LittleMoog - 13th November 2012 ?
65. Kimmilew - 14th November 2012 ?
66. dizsiebubba - 17th November 2012 :male:
67. Cake4brains - 18th November 2012 :female: :female:(twins)
68. kavics17 - 23rd November 2012:female:
69. savageHK - 26th November 2012 ?
70. missbunbury - 26th November 2012 ?
71. Sa-ra-ra-ra - 30th November 2012 ?
72. Myatt - 1st December 2012 ?
73. jonno7 - 3rd December 2012 ?
74. colli - 4th December 2012 :male:
75. DayDreamBeliver - 4th December 2012 ?
76. got-to-spend-it - 6th December 2012 ?
77. LadyMorticia - 7th December 2012 ?
78. CL - 10th December 2012 ?
79. mlbarrett - 10th December 2012 ?
80. Rups32 - 24th December 2012 ?
81. bezzyk - 26th December 2012 ?
82. Aida - 28th December 2012 ?
83. maddnessandmayhem- 10th January 2013 ?
84. hngrymummy - 10th January 2013 ?
85. Jenjenf21 - 13th January 2013 ?
86. Missus Aka- 15th January 2013 ?
87. walby1993- 15th January 2013 ?
88. cali77 - 19th January 2013 ?
89. lkmc01 - 15th March 2013 ?

Hospital Bag list here

Supplement list and dosage here

BIRTH LIST

:female: hannah27 - 18th May 2012, 12:17am
:male: Thrifty-gal26 - 15th May 2012
:female: Miss_Money - 22nd May 2012, 15:45 - Mabel Lucy-Rose, 8lbs 4oz
:male: Kabie - 23rd May 2012, 03:15 - 8lbs 6oz
:female: Teerah - 25th May 2012, Eabha, 8lbs 1oz
:female: MrsH...2B - 29th May 2012, 03:55 - Olivia Faye, 6lbs 4oz
:male: monks - 1st June 2012, 09:51 - Oliver Daniel, 7lbs 10oz
:female: Norabatty - 4th June 2012, 08:30
:male: turtlemoose - 4th June 2012, 09:28 - Reuben Michael, 8lbs
:male: Jovichick123 - 6th June 2012, 09:52 - Max Hedley John, 3lbs 12oz
:male: rakkibeth - 12th June 2012, 07:59am - Oscar, 6lbs 9oz
:male: whowants2brich- 14th June 2012, 22:21- Ryan Jacob 5lbs 7oz
:male: ladylegs - 15th June 2012, 10:09am - Joel Thomas, 9lbs 1oz
:male: MrsManda - 15th June 2012 - Alexander, 7lbs 5oz
:female: SallyCinnamon - 16th June 2012, 12:52am - Josie, 8lb 7oz
:male: Triangle - 16th June 2012, 5:50pm - Joseph Arthur, 7lbs 8oz
:male: BB1984 - 18th June 2012, 2:54am - William, 8lbs 3oz
:male: museumworker - 18th June 2012, 2:58am - 7lbs 9oz
:female: choclover - 19th June 2012, 21:52 - Emily, 7lbs 10oz
:male: kelda_shelton - 22nd June 2012, 10:08am - 9lbs 10.5oz
:male:MrsBryan - 25th June 2012, 2:14pm - Teddy Michael, 8lbs 14oz
:female: SaliMali - 27th June 2022[/I
:male: nikkikayj - 2nd July 2012
:male: fluffnutter - 6th July 2012, 7:58am - Freddie James, 8lbs 14oz
:female: Rebekah - 16th July 2012

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Magicboo-18th May 2012 (twins!) ? ?
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Princess Fairy Sparkle - 21st May 2012 ?
LegalBlonde - 22nd May 2012 ?
Wiccanlou - 26th May 2012 ?(waiting for dating scan)
Pistachio - 26th May 2012AmyP1985 - 14th June 2012 ?
Weekendpants - 14th June 2012 ?
jordanchaos - 17th June 2012 :female:
Lixi - 20th June 2012 :male:
Cheetara - 24th June 2012 :female:


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