MSE pregnancy club II

Dormouse

Claire_Jones wrote: »

Also are muslin squares useful? people have mentioned then to me but I haven't got a clue! If so how many should I have and any ideas as to price?

I know some people swear by muslin squares, but I honestly never bought a single one. Don't know whether a bottle-fed baby would need them more, or whether it's the fact that DS wasn't a particularly pukey baby (thank goodness for that ).

They're quite expensive AFAIK, so we just had bibs and towels when needed. We never used reusable nappies though, so I can't comment on that side of using muslins

helend

Hey hope everyones ok, i told my 2 girls that they are going to have another brother or sister, my husband left it up to me cos he didn't want to be faced with the 'how did the baby get in there?' question, tho my kids were far to excited about having a little baby then care about details, my oldest is only 5.
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I told my eldest (dd is 4 and a half) she's been really excited trying to help us choose names etc for the last couple of weeks but yesterday she suddenly started crying! When I asked what was wrong, she told me she was scared the doctor was going to cut me open to get the baby out! Course I told her the doctor wouldn't be doing that but she then wanted to know EXACTLY how the baby was going to get out, and wouldn't accept a vague answer. I told her there is a special place for babies to come out and that it wont hurt me(I wish!) She is still asking her dad, because I don't think she believes me:cool:

Eels100

I had my 30wk MW appt today and she confirmed my suspicions - baby is breech, and has been this way for 3 weeks now

I'm trying not to worry - she's shown me a way to kneel with my backside in the air which is meant to help them turn, so at least I can feel like I'm doing something about it. I really, really don't want a section though, I'm dreading my consultant appointment in 4 weeks in case he pushes me in that direction. Everyone send me baby-flipping vibes, please!

Otherwise everything is dandy - blood pressure not even as high as it was previously so there's some good news. My MW is so lovely, she's really down to earth and reassuring, and she is fine with just having a cuppa and a chat about stuff. Nice when I'm having a panic that I'm now into single figures - only 9 weeks to go, and it was only 5 minutes ago I came shuffling into this thread because after finding out I was pregnant the Lose Weight thread seemed somehow inappropriate!

I hope everyone else is feeling good

Curious_George_2

jo_b wrote: »

My midwife has been out today and recommended Spatone, if I need iron supplements, as they are an easier absorbed form and less likely to cause side-effects.

I had to have these during my last pregnancy, they are little sachets that you pour into a glass of squash, you cant really taste anything different but you do get the metallic taste in your mouth afterwards (but a lot of people get that a lot anyway)
if i have to have supplements again this time round i will definitely be using spatone

Eels - dont worry! still plenty of time for that baby to turn... just make sure you get yourself a good magazine while your sat on all fours with your bum waving in the breeze

System

Thanks for your exercise tips!! Esp about the Davina workout, I was just looking at it before I read your posts and wondering whether it would be any good....might get a free DVD trial somewhere to try it out! (Very MSE!). Went for a good walk yesterday but I can feel the effects in my legs today.......
Found out I can't be that big too and that my bump was the talk of the playground (?!).....apparently my friend says the consensus is I can't really be 6 months because I'm not big enough......I wondered why people kept asking how many weeks I was lol :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Has anyone braved out an aquasize class yet? Debating whether it is worth splashing out on a cossie!

Justie

does anyone else have weird food things at the mo? It's not cravings so much as the opposite - I can't bear the texture of chicken any more, I've gone off tea and only want to drink coffee (having never been a coffee drinker). There are lots of things that I like the thought of but as soon as I put it in my mouth I just think euck :rolleyes: food's really boring as I just don't fancy eating very much...

tequilla_slammer2002

DUE DATE

maralum - 6 May 2007
Bronzesurfer - 08 May 2007
Chef1980uk - 10 May 2007
Lydia.42 - 11th May 2007
Bump – 13 May 2007
dm72 - 14th May 2007
Banana1975 - 14th May 2007 - BOY
abijanzo - 20th May 2007
garrapata - 23rd May 2007
mrsrsp - 28th May 2007
jocymru- 28th May
George's Mum - 29th May 2007 (according to the scan anyway!)
Morty_007 - 29th May (day before our 3rd wedding anniversary!)
Lubava - 1 June 2007
Cheapskate - 5 June 2007
Hambrook - 5 June 2007
Karma67 - 5th June 2007 - had amnio..everything ok and having a BOY!!
Sophiedb – 8 June 2007
Sav - 15th June 2007
Elliot's mum - 16th June 2007 (No 1 is now 3 and No 2 is now 1- are we mad??!)
Katyag - 17th June (2 days after my bday, and the day after our wedding anni!)
famood - 21 June 2007
Chubacheroo - 24th June 2007 (changed from the 23rd)
Hippolyta - 24th June 2007
noodlebutty, (Tricia) - 27th June 2007
Raybells - 28 June 2007
Mrs Steveeeee - 28 June 2007
Lotta Littlies - 29 June 2007
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jenpoptab - 29 June 2007
Lisamiddle - 2nd July 2007
Sam0mule - 5th July 2007
Bargainbabe - 6th July 2007
Twirlypen - 7th July 2007
Smiler34 - 9th July 2007
jo_b - 14th July 2007
janinegr - 15th July 2007
*Louise* - 19th July
Mrs Woby_Tide - 19th July 2007
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mercurystar999 - 24th July 2007
Welshlassie - 29 July 2007
Eels100 - 26th July 2007
Terminally Short Of Cash - 31st July 2007
Kimmy310 - 1 August 2007
KarieBlue - 1 August 2007
Katym79 - August???
Simone2697 - 2 August 2007 (subject to change - scan 11/01/07)
rina-3rd august 2007
Caleo - 7th August
LoopyLouLou - 8 August 2007
spannie1000 - 13th August 2007
Libert23 - 16 August 2007
Claire Jones - 19 August 2007
ellat257 - 19 August 2007
catalepticdru - 17 August 2007 using Naegele's formula. Though it'll be guaranteed I'll give birth on any day but this one!!
Shortie - 21st August 2007
Justie - 25th August (or 28th depending on which way you calculate it)
saver_sam - 25th August 2007
Dormouse - 28th August
lou031205 - 8th September 2007
rachelja - 9th September 2007 (2 wks before dd 4th b'day)
emma_b - 9 September
LizzieAndThomas- 9th September - A GIRL !!!!!
skintio (kate) 16th september 2007
Almost-skint (sammie) - 16th september 2007 - same as you Kate!!
vzzbux - 2nd Sept
sarahmoon - 11th September (my fourth help!!)
crawli1 - 21st Sept
nickydee5 - 25th Sept 07
SeptemberBaby - 26 September 2007
jojo1978 - 29th September 2007 (2 days after daughters 10th birthday)
Agutka - 30th September 2007
pestcontrol - 30th September 2007
fac73 (Jennifer) - 12th October 2007
incognito - 14th October 2007
Felicity - 14th October
jtotheb's wife - 24 October 2007 (twins!)
THE MIDDLEMAN - 3rd November 2007
izoomzoom - 8 November
Curious George - 9th November
hippychick1 - 15th November
Cel - 8th December
kelticangel - 9th December 2007
Ebony - 10th December
jbbonce - 16th december (but hoping to keep my legs crossed til jan)
flis21 - 25th december!!
bumpybecky - 25th December
Suzukibabe - 28th December
becky_sleaf - 28th December
Nikstar - 23rd December!! unplanned i may add.
Yorkshirechick - 12th January
Slapps - 15th Jan 08
Scruffy96uk- 19 Jan 08 (or thats what I've worked it out 2 b)

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jo_jo
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durham_girl
likabu
Bun
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BIRTH LIST

Money_Maker_Shaker - 10th April 2007 - Boy Theo John Arthur, 8/lb 2oz by c-section
India - Naomi Olivia Whyte, 14/04/07 7lb 1oz 15 days early
Persontypething- Freddie Luke - 17th April 7lb 13oz
Saver Mum - Malachi on the 18th of April 7lb14
babitee - Boy Benjamin (or Oliver, we still can't decide) 22nd April 2007, 7lbs 2oz, water birth
SusanCarter - Alice Lydia, 7lb 15oz, Tues 24th April 11.55 am.
Tranmererovers - Boy 26th April 2007 (15 days late ) at 01.06am, 7lb 14 oz
alm721- Boy William Phillip 04/05/2007 at 12.35am, 7lb 9oz
Becles - Charlotte Jane, 05/05/2007 at 11.39pm, 7lb 3oz
sampainter - Boy Matthew Ian Harvey, 05/05/07 at 11:08am, 7lb 10oz
kennyjosiah(mrs) Girl, Libbie May - 06/05/07 arrived on hubby's birthday - 8lb 4oz (12 days late)
Snaggles - GIRL - Natasha Grace, born 9/5/07, 3.24am, 7lbs
tequilla_slammer2002 - GIRL - Tiger-lily krystaL, BORN 20/05/07 05:07AM, 6lbs 5oz (6 days late!)

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST

PrincessTaylor - 2nd April 2007
worto03 - 3rd April 2007
Bargain Babe-a-Licious! - 3rd April 2007
austmanic - 7th April 2007
Moonbeam - 7th April 2007
JDC110571- 17th April 2007
Happiness Fairy - 19th April 2007
Anya - 21st April 2007
debtfreehopeful - 21st April 2007
moohound - 27th April 2007
Flea72 - 30th April 2007
angiepanj - 1st May 2007
LillieFlower - 2nd May 2007

Agutka

Well, last night hubby commented that he may have to take over the cooking for the rest of the pregnancy (result!!) as he can't stand the concoction's I've been making. I have no idea what he meant, as the food I serve is perfectly edible .
I had a huge love of the barley drink I use as a coffee substitute up to last week, but that's subsided now.
And chicken IS disgusting (isn't that scary - is it our bodies way of telling us the chicken meat we consume is not good for you?!! Maybe we should listen...)
And yes, I do have pickled gherkins in my fridge

Justie

glad it's not just me :rotfl:

flis21

I am completely obsessed with rice. Just can't get enough of it. Oh, that and apple juice, which I am drinking by the gallon!! Have gone off chocolate (sob!) which just makes me feel sick now. Also we had a BBQ on Sunday and I couldn't manage any of the meat, so just had a big plate of salad!!

Am a bit worried that I am not getting all of the right nutrients. Have gone off all dairy food, it makes me feel really sick, and am not eating that much protein. Midwife said not to worry too much tho, as long as I am still eating something. Baby will act like a parasite and take what it needs first.