MSE pregnancy club II

t_obermory

Congratulations!

I'm with Rosie-Lee on the birth stories, people seem to get some perverse pleasure out of scaring Mums to be with labour stories. I would say though to read some positive birth stories in order to prepare yourself as I know when I had my DD I didn't have a clue about what would really happen and that would made it a lot worse. I'd recommend visiting http://www.homebirth.org.uk/ whether you're planning a home birth or not its full of lots of positive birth stories that weren't all text book cases. Also I would really recommend this book Guide to Childbirth it is American so some of the references aren't 100% relevant however its still a great read. The start of the book's full of birth stories that aren't written to scare the life out of you; and the second half focuses on making your body work for you. The important thing about the birth is to be prepared, being scared will slow labour down so knowing what's going to help with your body is very useful.

I'd say instead of muslins invest in some cheap thin tea towels, wash them well with lots of fabric softener; they'll do the same job plus so many more (provided you're not using muslins in nappies!) and they're considerably more absorbant.

Stock up on baby wipes, cotton wool, baby bath etc as its stuff that'll always come in handy. I'd say you can have a dedicated changing station upstairs but the chances are it'll become redundant fairly quickly as you have to change a lot of nappies. Instead I'd get a storage box with a handle (you can get them from Mothercare type places) and put your changing essentials in there; and keep a changing mat downstairs too, then you won't be running up and down the stairs a million times a day.

Don't buy too many cute outfits, chances are they won't get put on that often and friends and relatives will buy plenty as gifts. Instead make sure you have a good supply of vests and sleepsuits so you're not constantly washing.

Don't be afraid to say to people would you mind leaving visiting until another day. When I had my DD the first week I saw more friends and relatives than I had in the last year; it was very nice but also quite overwhelming, I'm sure most people will understand.

Hope that helps!

jenspens

I would tell all your friends that you are willing to accept offers of baby clothes. Even if you only use the vests and babygros, it means that you can save money for the things that you really want to buy. Dont be silly about it, cos all those things can go in the washer and come up lovely.

Freecycle usually has lots of baby equipment so try on there.

Best advice, just enjoy your baby! You never have another love quite like the one with your child. Its the best!

slscarborough

Hi pink princess 1 - i have seen dopplers on the internet that say they work from 10 weeks. i am only considering it as i will not see a midwife until 13 weeks and so they will not book my scan until then so cant see it being on time!!

springhill4

Hi; Am planning a holiday abroad and will need typhoid and hepatitis A injections; travelling to North Africa but want to start trying for a baby in the very near future i.e. in the next couple of weeks ... do I / don't I have the injections, advice please!

Have also posted this on the travel forum but thought you guys would be best to answer.

joannasmum

Hiya

Congratulations.

Knowing what I know now if I was having a baby this is what I would buy.

1. Cot and bedding (not cot bed I think that in the long term its better to have a cot and then a bed that an adult can sleep in).
2. Pushchair or Pram suitable for your lifestyle
3. Car seat
4. Reusable nappies
5 Basic babygrows and vests
6. Reusable nappies
7. Loads of cheap flannels and several hand towels for mopping up and wiping bums and faces.
8. A bouncer chair which gives you chance to put bubs down for a second

Also you need to consider how your going to feed. You'll need to get a bottles etc if your going to formula feed and life is much easier for a breast feeder with feeding bras.

You will get loads of presents so let them by the cute clothes. Lastly dont dismiss 2nd hand stuff. I got a lovely Mamas & Papas pram and pushchair that had had minimal use I bought a new car seat to go with it and had a fab travel system.

HTH

Savvy_Sue

Welcome rocketdog and Congratulations.

We already have a Pregnancy Club so I'm going to merge your thread with that: I'm sure you'll find all the help you need there, and if you read the first post you'll get the idea!

sunday_girl

nicci985 - Ozzie Joe arrived 29th february at 15.56 weighing 8lb 4oz!
alison6692 - Daisy Pamela Smith - February 29th weighing 9lb 11oz!
3KIDSNOMONEY - Ben Daniel arrived 6th March, 7 days late 8lb 11oz.

:j Congratulations to you all!

coleys

Congratulations, nicci, alison and 3KIDS.... I'm so happy for you all xx

traveller

Congratulations 3 kids:beer: :j

Elliesmum

EDD

Loopy-loo73 - 21 Feb 08
PiscesPrincess - 24th February 2008
Ella29 - 27th February 08
Dougggie - 2 March 08
Doobees - 4th March 08
svmitche - 4th March 2008
Purplegirluk1 - 6th March 2008
mandy2383 - 9th march 2008
Samantham06 - 14th March 2008
Heavenleigh - 24th march 08
Melg1973 - 24th march 08
Newleafer - 27th march 08
stepneythebluebellengine - 28th March 2008
Pink Princess 1 - 29th March 08
tranquil - 2 April 2008
Girl And The City - 5 April 2008
redflame705 - 8th April 08
snugglepuss - 9th April 08
gemsygem (Sheel's daughter) 19th April 08
MonkeyLady - 20th April 08
JojoB - 20th April 2008
PinkPrincess 21st April 2008
machairs - 24th April 2008 (may change after scan)
cluuuuur - 25th April 2008
debecca - 26th April 2008
Kelsi-Blu - 27th April 08
Katgoddess - 29th April 2008
mandycutiepie - 1st May 2008
lostbuckaroos - 2 May 2008 (although doc thinks that could be 2 weeks out!)
rjh090384 -3rd May 2008 (changed at 12 week scan)
Traveller -May 3rd 2008 (but probably 10th as always a week late!!!
Knotty29 - 16th May 2008
magan- 18th May 2008
destiny_star2006 - 22 May 2008 (or could be 2 June!)
jb - 27th May 2008
clarkey1000 - May 31st 2008
Harding 1985 - 9 June
nik2108 - 11th June 2008
Nicifer_noonoo - 13th June 2008
Chicken1902 - 15th June 2008
Tinka21 - 24 June 2008
aggiev - 1st July 2008
honeybe21 - 2nd/3rd july 2008
sunday_girl - 6th July 2008
skyeandeviesmummy - 13th July 2008
LilacPixie - 14th July 2008
I love my Pomeranian - 15th July 2008
Jak - 18th July 2008
bethom - 20th July 2008
skintnutta - 21st July 2008
Warburton100 - 25th July
HStef81 - 29th July 2008
Blink_Blink - 3rd August 2008
ParadiseKidd - 6th August 2008
Carol9uk - 6 August 2008
grad_gal25 - 11 August(My Birthday This was so not planned!)
miss-piggin- 11 August 2008
Sarahrey1 - 20th August 2008
handbagqueen - 20th August 2008
LindseyandMatthew 23rd August!
wotnext - 27 August 2008
Linzm - 28 August 2008
Scottish-Diva- ? August 2008
Emjem - 6th September 2008
Chutzpah - 8th September 2008 (we haven't had a dating scan yet)
Keelykat - 19th September 2008
JPWhittle - 24th September 2008
foreversomeday - 27 September 2008 (May change after scan)
BargainAholic - 27th September 2008 (may change after scan)
CJ2405 - 2 October 2008
heather38 - 4 october 2008 (may change after scan)
pollyanna24 - 8th october 2008
slscarborough - 20th October 2008
rachelleblondel - 7th November 2008

TTC LIST
Daisykate124
Cookiesncream
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
likabu
Pooky
emptypocketz
Miss_pink & Mr Pink
Boobylou
lilmrsmullen
jiblets1
Lillian06
ginvzt
Uisge10
CHARLIE54
jpwhittle
lwcus78
bloomin freezing
Andrea78
AnnieM
Wondermum07
Melvis

BIRTH LIST
Bun - Annabeth Charlotte arrived 2 1/2 weeks early at 3.44am on 7th February, weighing 5lb 9oz.
Cathie - Alice arrived 17 February at 1700 weighing 7lb 5oz
Melly74 - Daisy Hannah arrived 19 February at 1822 weighing 7lb 14oz
ukbandit - Sara arrived 28/02 @ 12.26 weighing 7lb 9oz
Bailey - Molly Louisa 26/02 @ 8.31 weighing 8lb 1 oz
miss_Be - Ember Thomasin Abbie arrived 00.18 2nd March 'Mummy's Day' 7lb 12oz, 10 days late but not overcooked
nicci985 - Ozzie Joe arrived 29th february at 15.56 weighing 8lb 4oz!
alison6692 - Daisy Pamela Smith - February 29th weighing 9lb 11oz!
Elliesmum - Samuel Michael Sid Beardsley - arrived 3rd March 9lb 3oz
3KIDSNOMONEY - Ben Daniel arrived 6th March, 7 days late 8lb 11oz.

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
Usually allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...
Marvalous - 12th February 08

Hi everyone - just adding baby Sam. He was born by elected section on Monday the 3rd March at 13.47 weight 9lb 3oz.

He really is beautiful and his big sister thinks he's the best thing since sliced bread.

:beer: Cheers everyone - EM xx