MSE Pregnancy Club 25

Aida_2

Bamama wrote: »

*waves arms* it was me Aida (Bamama :P). It's basically saying that what ever your usual contract says... be it the minimum 28 days or the 28+w/e your company gives you... you will still earn them all during maternity.
Don't look at them as "bank holidays". If you are off on ML/sick leave on a day that the company decided was a day off... then you'd get that day back to use at another time

That makes sense now...I'm such a numpty sometimes...

Rups32 wrote: »

yay aida. welcome to 32 weeks.. i def feel bigger and slower nw and pains have set in when i walk.

:j:j:j Thanks for your warm welcome Rups. I wonder how will have their baby first, you or me :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:.

Martafdz that's a really nice bump!!!!

Aida_2

Wow so quiet here this evening.

Any news from Izzy, Cake and Cherry?

elisabeth854

Aida, I was just thinking the same! It's been more quiet recently...

Aida_2

elisabeth854 wrote: »

Aida, I was just thinking the same! It's been more quiet recently...

Perhaps because is Halloween?

I need to buy a dressing gown for hospital. What type should I buy? A A fluffy one like this ONE or a lightweight like this ONE?

JT100

Aida wrote: »

Perhaps because is Halloween?

I need to buy a dressing gown for hospital. What type should I buy? A A fluffy one like this ONE or a lightweight like this ONE?

Hi Aida It can be very warm in hospital so I would not suggest anything too warm and cosy. Also, you may want to go for a darker colour. I found mine got a little messy (!) Hope that helps.

ikkle87

I think it's more quiet because all the gobby ones have had babies lol so moved onto other threads.

I would go for the thin one hun as hospitals can be terrible for the heating and if its fluffy and the heating is on you may feel more uncomfy.

scottishchick27

Aida wrote: »

Perhaps because is Halloween?

I need to buy a dressing gown for hospital. What type should I buy? A A fluffy one like this ONE or a lightweight like this ONE?

I'd go for the lightweight one. I got a dark satiny one from TK Maxx for less than a tenner.

martafdz

I have got also a black thin one from TkMaxx at £12, it has hidden pockets and lace around the wrists. The rest of the fabric is just like light cotton. Very comfy.

I cannot make myself prepare the hospital bag, though. The other day I only took the.bag and put it by the side of the rest of my stuff...

This is what I am planning to put in there. What do you think?

hospital bag
Notes and birth plan
Maternity pads: 20
Breast pads: 1 pack
Witch hazel: 1 bottle
Dressing gown
1 long t-shirt for birth
1 nightie for afterwards
Slippers ( sleepers? Sp?)
1 maternity bra ( plus the one I will be wearing)
Disposable knickers
Camera and music in mobile
Pack of newborn: 3 sleepsuits with hat, gloves and vests
Sudocream
Towel
Snacks for DH
Coins for car park
1 comfy outfit for leaving hospital
Blanket for baby for leaving hospital
Phone charger ( so I can read or watch videos if bored)
Hairband
Small shower gel ( travel size)
6 newborn nappies


If I need to stay over, DH can bring extra stuff from home.
Am I missing anything or taking stuff I do not need?

elisabeth854

Hi Marta,
List looks good... But I remember others saying it can be noisy do you might want to add ear plugs to the list!

Aida, sorry about earlier... I posted then ran off and left you! I was trying to sort out the kitchen... We are getting a new one delivered tomorrow- god knows where it's all going to go! My father in law is going to fit it for us to save money.. Just means it might take a bit longer! I have a feeling I will be leaving in a mess for a couple of weeks!

Bamama

Got too carried away crocheting tonight. Finished a hat for OH

Thought I'd have a quick check on my phone... Aida... numpty has been my word of the month XD even my boss has started using it.

Oh and I've noticed that you've all been complaining it's been quiet. But only since I joined... am I scaring people away!? Or just scaring them into labour? :P