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moneypenny21 wrote: »

I have read that frozen breastmilk loses all its nutritional value so not worth freezing it (in terms of benefit to baby( over giving formula - is this true?

I found this.

It's a single, small study in the States. It talks specifically about anti-oxidants in milk (i.e. not all nutritional value) and concludes that, even if some value is lost, breast milk still seems to have the edge over formula.

janninew

When I was expressing on the NICU for Poppy the Nurses always preferred to use fresh breastmilk instead of frozen as apparently it contains more calories (which Poppy really needed!) Fresh was always the first milk to be used, then frozen, then formula.

toni_

morning all, went to a baby/child first aid course at my surestart center yesterday, really worth doing if anyone has the chance, i was so cluless about everything but i feel so much confident now

so nice to see the sun out, DH is down our new allotment getting it ready for planting up baby massage this afternoon

martafdz

I still have not read the last few pages, I'm trying to order the cotbed now she's asleep. Any recommendations on mattresses? Foam, spring, thick, thin, it does not matter?

Peanut2013

Been told that foam ones only last 6 months or so due to getting dented. Sprung ones last many years and will do until they move into a single bed

We got one from mothercare with a removable top layer that's washing machine friendly. Just in case... Lol

Gillyx

I got one from Boots, sprung, it is fantastic and didn't cost that much at all, I know a few of the ladies who had babies around the same time got it an loved it. I can post a link later x

Sammie_03

Hi everyone,

Just got back from swimming and Noah is sparko on the sofa now!! I'm going to sit down with a cup of tea before the school run

Has anyone taken their little one to soft play yet? We have a few near me and they have toddler mornings and a cake and juice for little one. I'm thinking about taking Noah once a week but not sure if he's to young?
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Sammie_03

Have fun at baby massage Toni
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Claree__x

Hi All,

Jumping ahead of myself a bit here 'cause I'm only 15 weeks but I was wondering if I could have some honest opinions of how you felt after giving birth (this is my first).

Thing is, I'm currently studying accountancy part time. Baby simba (I promise I won't actually name them that) is due August 27th and the course I want to do starts late September. Not ideal, obviously.

It'll be 2 evenings per week during which my husband will be home to look after simba. I just don't know whether I'll feel up to it but I really don't want to put my career on hold another year because if I do this now I can apply for part-qualified positions after my maternity leave rather than going into an unqualified position in another field (like I'm doing now).

Any advice would be lovely x

Sammie_03

Claree__x wrote: »

Hi All,

Jumping ahead of myself a bit here 'cause I'm only 15 weeks but I was wondering if I could have some honest opinions of how you felt after giving birth (this is my first).

Thing is, I'm currently studying accountancy part time. Baby simba (I promise I won't actually name them that) is due August 27th and the course I want to do starts late September. Not ideal, obviously.

It'll be 2 evenings per week during which my husband will be home to look after simba. I just don't know whether I'll feel up to it but I really don't want to put my career on hold another year because if I do this now I can apply for part-qualified positions after my maternity leave rather than going into an unqualified position in another field (like I'm doing now).

Any advice would be lovely x

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Do you mean how you will cope physically after baby? If so I would think alot would depend on the birth, I had a very straight forward birth and was home 6 hours later and back on the school run 3 days later! Obviously not ideal but needs must. Physically, I think I would of been fine to return within such a short space of time BUT that is just me, obviously I can't speak for others.
I know a few people who have had c.section/difficult birth who have taken a long time to heal.
When I was at college a lady came in the following week after giving birth :eek: she said it gave her a break!!
I think personally I would of found it harder emotionally then physically but everybody is different. Good luck.
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