MSE pregnancy club II

loue79

Regarding the maternity bras issue I would recommend going to non-wired as soon as you can. I am equally blessed and ended up being a 36H (I was originally a 34E). I found the support was fine and actually went to John Lewis who were extreamly helpful. Having now had my baby I am still wearing non-wired and still comfortable so you should be ok.

RDB I had the same happen with the bleeding and was told it was a period. I was told it would be heavier than a normal period and did end up at hospital as I was so worried as it was like when I just gave birth. Hope this helps and PM me if you want to.

Millie's_Mum

RDB

I bled for weeks and weeks (I can't actually remember but certainly over 8 weeks) sometimes heavier than other times, I know its scary but unless you also have pain I'm sure its 'normal'

Lucifa73

Hi there. Going to have to part with some cash for work trousers and bras this week methinks. It goes against my current MSE ethic but Ineed to be decent for work!:rotfl:

We've been offered a pedigree persian kitten for free but I have some niggling doubts because
a - the first thing my parents said was 'are you sure with the baby'
b - our kitchen is open plan so we wouldn't be able to keep the cat out while we're at work all day

but I really want the kitty because I've been longing for a pet as Hubbles is away a lot, the kitten is soooooo adorable and well reared (litter trained and weaned onto dried food only so relatively low costs, DNA tested for hereditary disease) and we think it would be great to have an animal in the house while Bean is growing up.

any folks able to offer a point of view?

Pisces

Yikes, I'm galloping up the board with only nine weeks to go now! I haven't posted much, but have checked in regularly. Only a few weeks left in work and then I can relax.

I haven't bought very much at all, I personally wouldn't buy too much too early, as you'll find you get given loooaaads towards the end. A visit to the in-laws at the weekend resulted in over £65 worth of newborn clothes! All lovely, but I'm worried we won't use them all. I have, however treated myself and baby to one or two really lovely things rather than adding to the mountain of 'basics' that other people can't resist. I would also try buying toiletries, nappies etc in advance, some of the less cute things that people don't think of but add up!

Sickness - I was really sick (throwing up most days, sorry!) until about 20 weeks. The only thing that helped was cereal bars. Aldi do a nice one coated in yoghurt which really helped (can't eat them now though cos I associate them with being sick!). Try and get your sugar levels up, that's what helped me - sometimes I had wine gums for breakfast! It does end, although I know it's awful when you're going through it.

Long post, sorry. Hope everyone is doing well :-)

My_Fathers_Daughter

Hello Ladies

Had my 12 week scan this morning...and they have now put me at exactly 12 weeks :T Which brings my EDD forward 4 days to 2nd March (will change the list at some point)

Everything is going very well - baby is 5.4cm, which is bang on what it should be and there is definitely only 1 in there!

Bubba was very lively and wouldn't stay still at all - definitely a little acrobat and a showoff!!


It is a complete relief to be told everything is going well and that bubba is progressing just as he (or she) should be. I don't think I realised that I was so worried until we were told everything was okay!


Just a note for all you up and coming first time scanners - as you know you should have a full bladder...my appointment was at 9.30am so I had a wee at about 7.45 then I had 2 cups of coffee (breakfast) and then 1.5 litres of water about half an hour before I went in...my bladder was empty The sonographer said all the water must still be in my stomach (I hadn't eaten!)...she said it was as much about drinking at the right time (ie over an hour before you are due to go in) as about how much you drink!

Pisces

Many congrats MFD, now you can sit back and relax knowing everything is ok :-)

My_Fathers_Daughter

EDD
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
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
Mrs dj_jenns - 2nd September
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 2008
worriedyoungmummy - 18th September 2008
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
sarahriley53-1st November 2008
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 (boy!)
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
lucifa73 - 11th February 2009
durham05 - 17 February 2009
My Fathers Daughter - 2nd March 2009
happytails - 3rd March 2009
carrieparkinson - 4th March 2009 (ish)
Millie's Mum - 7 March 2009
new mum again - 10 March 2009
Redmel1621 - 12th March 2009
angelfairy - 13 March 2009 - Fri 13th it is so NOT happening on that day :mad:
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
CAFCGirl - 29th March 2009
bloomin freezing - 2nd April 2009
jakesmummy - 4th April 2009
slscarborough - 13th April 2009
xredwebx - 22nd April 2009
sparkle03 - 22nd April 2009
mrsctobe! - prob march 2009 but having a little confusion over due date!
sismith42- 15 April 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
Andrea78
AnnieM
Wondermum07
Melvis
Kathy72
Janec08
Lday77
Helen79
Claire Jones

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
skintnutta - baby boy - 28 July 2008 at 8.33pm - Alexander - 7lb 7oz
Gem_ - baby Boy 30th July - Alex arrived 6 weeks early at 34+2 weighing 4lb 3oz
Anm - Baby Girl - 6th August at 12pm - Madison arried 11 days early 6lb 4oz

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
EmiliaAndBentley- 20th July 2008
Warburton100 - 25th July
HStef81 - 29th July 2008



Have changed my EDD and added Katie in for 18th September - we have a few due around that time

candygirl

Glad it all went well MFD:j :j :j DD;s havibg her scan on 12th sept, and is still very moody and tearful, and SIL isn't being very understanding at all, despite all the talk about hormones etc:rolleyes: :rolleyes: She is usually quite tough but needs some TLC right now:o

redmel1621

Lucifa73 wrote: »

Hi there. Going to have to part with some cash for work trousers and bras this week methinks. It goes against my current MSE ethic but Ineed to be decent for work!:rotfl:

We've been offered a pedigree persian kitten for free but I have some niggling doubts because
a - the first thing my parents said was 'are you sure with the baby'
b - our kitchen is open plan so we wouldn't be able to keep the cat out while we're at work all day

but I really want the kitty because I've been longing for a pet as Hubbles is away a lot, the kitten is soooooo adorable and well reared (litter trained and weaned onto dried food only so relatively low costs, DNA tested for hereditary disease) and we think it would be great to have an animal in the house while Bean is growing up.

any folks able to offer a point of view?

Hi
Ultimately the decison is yours..
We currently have 1 big dog, 2 cats, 1 rabbit(other one ran away, don't ask!!) My two boys have always grown up around animals, inc hamsters, fish and birds....and this baby will be the same. In fact my 7yr old has taken it upon himself to become cheif pet feeder. The first thing he does when coming downstairs in the morning is let the dog out to the toilet, fills th dog bowl and the cat bowls and then lets the dog in again......all before he even has breakfast himself, I am very impressed with him.

My MIL said the same about our cats, are they going to be ok with the new baby, but we have always had a no pet upstairs policy so they all get locked downstairs at night, and they are used to the rules now through the day too, so there is no chance of them jumping into babies cot.....and all the time baby is downstairs someone would be in the room anyway.....

If you do get a Kitten make sure you teach what is acceptable and what isn't, best way is a squirt of water (we stuck a hole in lid of juice bottle) whenever it is doing something it shouldn't be doing, they learn VERY quickly.

Mel x

Lucifa73

I'm a bit worried....

i had a bit of an episode at lunchtime. I was out for my lunch break when I came over all funny. Kind of got a tingling feeling and felt like my legs were going to pack in then everything went a bit fuzzy and I felt a bit clammy and cold. I actually thought I was going to faint.

I kind of breathed through it but still not feeling great. I carry a tin of boiled sweets to keep blood sugar up but a couple of those made no difference and I've had lunch (ham salad with a whole rainbow of veg incl potatoes) but still feel a bit peculiar. Any ideas what this might be? I don't want to phone the midwife for nothing:o