MSE pregnancy club II

Millie's_Mum

Elle - fingers crossed for Tuesday

SB- well done on joining teams blue, (I wanted to be on that team last time but ended up on pink, this time I want pink so should imagine I'll end up blue)

Well i posted before about DH wanting to wait until after the scan at 13wks (currently 9wks) because we want to tell DD (4) before everyone else, but today may have let the cat out of the bag, one of DH's cousins works in Boots and served me today with 'mum to be vitamins' so we'll have to wait and see if he can keep quiet or if he text his mum the minute i left the shop!

elle_gee

I've just had a call from the hospital - I've got to go in for my Anti D jab asap, ie this evening. It's done on the ward so can go 24hrs. Anyone know how it's given - in my arm or somewhere else?

Apparently you need it after 10wks but its our Trust's policy to give it to all neg blood groups. The lady I saw today said they would either call me today, but most prob give me it next week if all was well. Will ask more "why?" questions tonight!

bloomin_freezing

elle_gee wrote: »

I've just had a call from the hospital - I've got to go in for my Anti D jab asap, ie this evening. It's done on the ward so can go 24hrs. Anyone know how it's given - in my arm or somewhere else?

Apparently you need it after 10wks but its our Trust's policy to give it to all neg blood groups. The lady I saw today said they would either call me today, but most prob give me it next week if all was well. Will ask more "why?" questions tonight!

Hiya Elle

Don't worry too much about the anti D jab, I had some minor spotting last pregnancy and I went in and they do it on your bottom. Not sure if I had to have another during that pregnancy but I had to have one immediately after giving birth (I think) and then the following day.

Apologies for the couple of 'i thinks' but i'm pregnant again and currently suffering from jelly head!!:p

Saver_Raver

elle_gee wrote: »

I've just had a call from the hospital - I've got to go in for my Anti D jab asap, ie this evening. It's done on the ward so can go 24hrs. Anyone know how it's given - in my arm or somewhere else?

Apparently you need it after 10wks but its our Trust's policy to give it to all neg blood groups. The lady I saw today said they would either call me today, but most prob give me it next week if all was well. Will ask more "why?" questions tonight!

I've got the same blood group as you and had 2 jabs so far both in my arms. Then I need another when I have given birth (depending what blood group the baby is).

Nothing to worry about but if you are having it in your arm better to have it in the one you don't write with as its a bit sore the next day, because it has to be given directly into the muscle.

elle_gee

Just got back. Yup, was in my arm too. I don't think I'm going to go into work tomorrow so an achey arm shouldn't be too much prob - just less posting on here!

Does anyone know - will a hot water bottle make it worse? I've been using one on and off but it's just dawned on me that when you use it for period pains, isn't it supposed to draw more blood to the area you place it on and therefore ease the cramps because the muscles don't have to work so hard?

cazscoob

never heard of the anti d in the arm i was always told it had to be in the bum?? had it for all my pregnancies and was always in the bum??? prob them just being cruel cause i bruise badly with it and cant sit down lol!!!!

elle_gee

I asked - well actually, I said "oh, I thought it would be in my bum - I put nice pants on and everything!" - and the nurse said it's not absorbed as quickly if you have it in your bum.

angelfairy

morning all,

hope you are taking a good rest today elle and looking after youself.

can i pick the brain of you all??? i am thinking nappies at the moment. would like to use cloth but am i setting myself up for failure or giving myself too much to do???

the reason i ask is this is my first and i dont want to put too many high expections on myself (which i do constantly) because i dont want to fail.

i am aware of the savings re real nappies to disposable etc, but i am looking for advice re the practicalities of getting used to having your first baby, running a house (with a husband who works nights) and planning so that things do not get on top of me.

what are peoples' thoughts????

thanks

emmaBZ

just adding me to list....

EDD
EmiliaAndBentley- 20th July 2008 BABY BOY!!! YAY!
skintnutta - 21st July 2008
Warburton100 - 25th July
HStef81 - 29th July 2008
Blink_Blink - 3rd August 2008
ParadiseKidd - 6th August 2008
HelenD - 7th August 2008
Chelltune - planned c-sec 7th August, EDD 17th August.
Janegresty - 8th August 2008
grad_gal25 - 11 August(My Birthday This was so not planned!)
miss-piggin- 11 August 2008
anm - 17th August 2008
Saver Raver - 16th 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
Trish 123-sept 6th
Chutzpah - 8th September 2008 (we haven't had a dating scan yet)
jessbrown100- 10th september 2008
gyinnit - 12 September 2008
LolaManCity - 16th September 2008
Orange29 - 18th September
Keelykat - 19th September 2008
m_dorph - 20th September 2008
Emjem - 21st September 2008
JPWhittle - 24th September 2008
Superjules- 24th September 2008
Fritha - 26th September
foreversomeday - 29 September 2008
CJ2405 - 2 October 2008
Jmarko's wifey - 4 October 2008
Mell242 - 7 October 2007
heather38 - 11th october 2008 changed after scan!
BargainAholic - 14th October 2008
Danielle_Kenzies-Mum - 20th October 2008
Pisces - 20th October 2008
Doodledoodle24 - 22nd October 2008
pollyanna24 - 22nd October 2008 - changed my date
Daisykate124 - 28 October 2008 - C-section booked
sarahh112 - 6th November 2008
Sammie0782 - 6th November 2008
rachelleblondel - 7th November 2008
levers81 - 9th November 2008
emmaBZ - 10th November 2008
icklepiggle - 12th November 2008
kaza - 13th November 2008
MrsY - 18th November 2008
Lwcus78 - 19th November 2008
redballoon - 21st November 2008
rosies_mum - 21st November 2008
Ladyra - 21st November
Toto - 24th November 2008
Poppyjoe - 3rd December 2008
LashyLashla - 4th December 2008
Avfcforever - 7th December 2008
Paddington- 9th December 2008
miss_corerupted - 10th December 2008
giger - 5th December 2008
Skylight - 14th December 2008 - Whey-hey its not Xmas Day!
SeptemberBaby - 17 December 2008
Bonniethemadcat - 22nd December 2008 (this may change at dating scan)
Rara32 - 22nd December 2008 (this may change at dating scan)
sooz - 5th Jan 2009 30th December 2008
Spendaholic13 - 31st December 2008
Flipper_72 - 8th January 2009
Madmoobag - 10th January 2009
Bekkki1 - 12th January 2009
r.mac - 24th January 2009
3onitsway - 9 February 2009
sampainter - 11th february 2009
durham05 - 17 February 2009
happytails - 3rd March 2009
elle_gee - 5th March 2009
My Fathers Daughter - 6th March 2009 (my own calculation!)
RedMel1621 - 6th March 2009
Millie's Mum - 7 March 2009
new mum again - 10 March 2009
angelfairy - 14 March 2009
Snuffilin - 15 March 2009
olliesmummy06 - 16 march 2009
Cookiesncream/cookie304 - 19th March 2009 (could change though!!)
JanineGr - 19th March 2009 (by my reckoning)
taney-19th March 2009
candygirl's daughter - 26th March 2009

TTC LIST
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
likabu
Pooky
emptypocketz
Miss_pink & Mr Pink
Boobylou
lilmrsmullen
jiblets1
Lillian06
Uisge10
CHARLIE54
bloomin freezing
Andrea78
AnnieM
Wondermum07
Melvis
Kathy72
Janec08
Lday77
Helen79
Claire Jones
Sue Scarborough

BIRTH LIST
Clarkey1000 - Baby Boy Oliver James arrived 7th June - 7lbs- Water birth
skyeandeviesmummy - Baby boy Jake Harrison 25th June - 5lb 15 oz at 5 am
honeybe21-baby riley born june 28th-8lb14 at 2.35pm
sunday_girl - Baby Girl - Seren Elizabeth - 10th July 2008 @ 11.33pm - 7lb 2.5oz
LilacPixie - Baby Girl - 11 July 2008 at 7.12pm - 8lb 4oz
bethom - Baby Girl - 15th July at 12.47am - 6lb6ozs
Mrs_Pepperpot - Baby Boy - James Dominic - 16 July 2008 - 6lb 4oz
carol9uk - baby boy 24th july (38 weeks plus 1) James alexander 6LB 11 0z
Gem_ - baby Boy 30th July - Alex arrived 6 weeks early at 34+2 weighing 4lb 3oz

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
Usually allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...
aggiev - 1st July 2008
sugababesfan - 10th July 2008
shazzany - 13th July 2008
I love my Pomeranian - 15th July 2008
Jak - 18th July 2008[/quote]

r.mac_2

angelfairy wrote: »

morning all,

hope you are taking a good rest today elle and looking after youself.

can i pick the brain of you all??? i am thinking nappies at the moment. would like to use cloth but am i setting myself up for failure or giving myself too much to do???

the reason i ask is this is my first and i dont want to put too many high expections on myself (which i do constantly) because i dont want to fail.

i am aware of the savings re real nappies to disposable etc, but i am looking for advice re the practicalities of getting used to having your first baby, running a house (with a husband who works nights) and planning so that things do not get on top of me.

what are peoples' thoughts????

thanks

Hi Angelfairy

I'm in a similar quandry. It's been explained to me that the easiest way to cope with 'real' nappies is to have a soaking bucket which the nappy goes into immediately and soaks in before putting in the machine to wash (or going to the nappy service if you are using one). I was advised that to keep on top of them to do a load of nappies everyday. they are normal 30-40 degree washes as the liners keep most of the nasty bits away from the fabric and so it's just wee that's being washed off. Drying area is probably my biggest issue.

I have also been advised that when out and about or travelling its easiest to use a biodegradable dispoable nappy rather than try and cope with real nappies as they are heavy and bulky and smelly when wet!!!

oh and you should use a disposable nappy of your choice for the first week or so as at this time the real nappies can get very badly stained as it takes a wee while for baby's system to settle down.

some councils offer a nappy starter or trial pack - unfortunately mine doesn't.

I'd be grateful for anyone's thoughts.