MSE Pregnancy Club 26

neneromanova

MSE Pregnancy Club 26

This is a continuation of this thread which was closed due to it's length.

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What's it about?

Back in July 06 Bailey started this thread to help all pregnant MoneySavers and their partners save on anything pregnancy-related plus give each other moral support. It's been hugely popular and now has a long list of pregnant mothers-to-be. Now it's not just for those that are pregnant but also those trying to conceive and MoneySavers that have probably already given birth and yet are probably too tired to let everyone know.

What should you do?

As well as being a great source of tips, baby-related bargains spotted, mutual support and help MoneySavers here have also gradually built up a list, adding themselves to one of these categories (the last one, people are moved to for obvious reasons!):

• EDD (Estimated due date if you're pregnant)
• TTC (trying to conceive if you're not) we now have 2 seperate threads for people TTC - 'Trying for a Baby' and 'Trying for a baby (12+ M/not straightforward)'
• Birth List
• Probably given birth but too worn out to log on list

If you want to add yourself to the list follow these steps:

• Click on the link at the top of this page that says "Last" (it'll take you to the last page of the discussion)
• Scroll down until you find the message with the very latest copy of the list in (if you use one further up the discussion other peoples' changes after that will be lost)
• Copy that (highlight it and click control+c)
• Click reply at the bottom of the thread to open a screen where you can past it (click control+p)
• Add yourself to the list then click save
• And don't feel shy. Introduce yourself, say hello and ask a question if you need to.

Plus, if you're thinking of how to cut down on nappy costs remember to have a read of the Nappy MoneySaving article too and for later down the line if you need childcare first read the Childcare Vouchers article.

Also please don't forget that this is a public forum and anyone could be reading it. Don't let this put you off discussing anything personal, just please be aware that the people posting on the thread may not be the only ones reading (it may just be that these people, aka lurkers, are too shy to post).


If you're new to the Forum it can look scattergun but read down and remember it's a conversation, starting with first post, scrolling forward for the latest. To reply you'll need to join the Forum but it's free to do.

Now enjoy your pg natter

neneromanova

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FREE TO JOIN BABY CLUBS:

Tesco Baby Club - Free Pampers Hamper containing a few wipes, nappy sample, some Olay stuff. You need to buy a pack of Pampers to get it, and it's not stocked in every store so check before you set off.

Boots Parenting Club - Free changing bag when you buy a pack of nappies, I think it's Huggies but it might be Pampers. You need to wait for the voucher to arrive.

Sainsburys Little Ones - Free Mum and Baby bundle with toiletries, to be collected from store.

Emma's Diary - You should get the vouchers in the pack from your midwife but if you don't or you want more freebies you can also register and download them here. 3 bags containing lots of samples and a can of Peartiser.

Cow and Gate - You get a free cuddly cow but you need to find a code, these are normally in Parenting mags so either have a look in the shop or on the Discount Codes board.

Aptamil - Free cuddly polar bear.

Those are probably the main ones but have a look around as other places will send out vouchers, nappy samples etc. Also most of these will send you a voucher for money off nappies/wipes so keep an eye out for offers, I got 6 packs of Pampers Sensitive wipes for £1.66 with the £2 off voucher that came in my Bounty pack.

A more comprehensive list of freebies and vouchers is here.

neneromanova

1. misstamsilakanwal - 18th June 2013 ?
2. bluebellbunny- 18th June 2013 (Twins) :male::male:
3. jennyf76 - 25th June 2013 ?
4. minimuffin12 - 26th June 2013 ?
5. Sparkles87 - 30th June 2013 :female:
6. NikkiAnn- 2nd July 2013 :male:
7. Lovecake - 6th July 2013 :male:
8. Oscar_the_pug - 23rd July 2013 ?
9. anderson8 - 23rd July 2013 ?
10. sam1984 - 25th July 2013 ?
11. triangle - 27th July 2013 ?
12. elliegibbo - 30th July 2013?
13. princesspinky - 2nd August 2013 :female:
14. baleb - 4th August 2013 :female:
15. Girlzmum - 5th August 2013 ?
16. gizmodo - 12th August 2013 ?
17. Courgette- 15th August 2013 :male:
18. Lao_cat - 17th August 2013 ?
19. yumyums - 21st August 2013 :male:
20. Metranil Vavin - 22nd August 2013 :female:
21. nutshell82 - 24th August 2013 ?
22. Claree__x - 27th August 2013 :female:
23. justonemorepairofshoes - 1st September 2013 :female:
24. NoAngel - 2nd September 2013 ?
25. butler_helen - 5th September 2013 ?
26. Welsh_cosmic - 9th September 2013 ?
27. littleskintdragon - 10th September 2013 ?
28. bella2121 - 17th September 2013 :female:
29. nikki2804 - 17th September 2013 ?
30. jessimacalucy87 - 19th September 2013 :male:
31. bride2be2012 - 20th September :female:
32. Luciferswench - 28th September 2013 ?
33. Kanichen - 29th September :female:
34. nessie216 - 3rd October 2013 ?
35. amus - 5th October 2013 ?
36. BeNiceToMySelf - 9th October 2013 ?
37. Kayalana99 - 8th October 2013 ?
38. myangels - 9th October 2013 ?
39. cleofish - 13th October 2013 :female:
40. Toothfairy4 - 17th October 2013 :male:
41. Clearing_out_my_pockets - 17th October 2013 ?
42. neneromanova - 21st October 2013 :male:
43. Poppy27 - 21st October 2013 ?
44. MiffyMoo - 22nd October 2013 ?
45. TTC40 - 22nd October 2013 ?
46. AngelMommy - 27th October 2013 ?
47. amy85 - 17th November 2013 ?

Hospital Bag list here


Supplement list and dosage here

BIRTH LIST - Within the last month

:female: missymoo81 - 25th May 2013 May ??? 8lbs
:female: Wonder_Girl - 2nd June 2013 Erica 02:52 9lbs 3oz
:male: mogwai - 3rd June 2013 Dayaan ??? 6lbs 13oz
:female: :female: conventgirl - 8th June 2013 03:02 & 03:03 5lbs & 4lbs 7oz
:male: lolamancity - 10th June 2013 23:45 Louie Ellis 5lbs 15oz
:male: *BigBird* - 13th June 2013 05:15 Oliver Luke 9lb 1oz
:male: Snozberry- 15th June 2013 21:58 Toby 8lbs 14oz
:female: IHateDida - 24th June 2013 06:24 Rosa 8lbs 5.5oz
:female: mrsj28 - 25th June 2013 12:00ish Holly ???

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST

Allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list (Max 6 weeks)


CONTRACTION MASTER TIMER

Kanichen

As its a nice shiny new thread now seems a good time to jump in and introduce myself! I'm 27 years old and 26 + 3 with my first child - a baby girl due September 29th :j All very exciting.

Did anyone else find their babies got more active around this time? I've been feeling her daily since 16 weeks but since Sunday she seems to have developed a pattern of kicking mummy to death all day and then snoozing the next day so Mummy pokes her in panic! :rotfl: Guessing shes suddenly got stronger and more energy but not quite enough to sustain it 24/7 so she needs her rest days to recover!

Claree__x

New thread, how exciting

Sparkles87

Thanks neneromanova, I wondered if we'd get moved at 15k posts!

Continuing from previous thread, I didn't have a GTT test but maybe that's because they were too scared of me being sick if I drank the juice/lucozade :rotfl:

Only managed two hours sleep as baby felt the need to give me contractions all night. Midwife still wasn't able to do sweep yesterday either, think she was as gutted as I was So consultant next Wednesday if I go over but if I do go into labour naturally midwife said it shouldn't be a long one as baby's head is extremely low already :eek:

39+3

pigpen

Can I request a time pause now please? I'd be at 25 on the list if I was on it and I don't want to be there.. especially when I evict them early.. I liked being at the bottom!

Sparkles87

Could we have it added about putting how far along people on their posts, if no objections? It's much easier to answer queries sometimes when you know without hunting for the list and counting.

Sam1984

Sparkles thats a shame she couldn't do your sweep! My little ones head is up and down is quite uncomfortable to walk when it is sitting really low though!

Just back from physio, really felt like I was wasting her time as other than a couple of exercises there wasn't a lot she could do except a list of don't dos which are practically impossible with two other children to look after! Couldnt offer any advice about not being able to weight bear on my right leg when I get up, except to ask why can't someone else get up in the night to ds, very heavily implying my DH should be doing it, I didn't like her tone, he does do it when he can but works nightshifts! She was very judgmental without knowing the situation, really p*ssed me off!

Cant remember who asked about mattresses on the old thread(sorry!), but I would go for a new one tbh!

Claree, hope your feeling better now, did you manage to get something else to eat?


35+6

Claree__x

I thought the GTT was only offered if there was some other sign that you might have diabetes? It was only mentioned to me because of glucose in my urine a couple of times and even then they weren't sure whether it was worth doing - maybe it's one of those things that differs up & down the country.

I suppose a short labour could be a positive thing Sparkles, hopefully it'll happen soon though so you're more comfortable!

Sam, some people are just really rude - forget about her! I managed half of their awful sandwich and got a roll on my way home. Feel a bit better now but still like I could cry at any given time...just 'cause! :rotfl:

Had planned to nip into Mothercare on my way home tonight for a bra fitting and to pick up a couple of nursing bras while they're still on offer but I'm not going back out today - will make it in before the offer finishes I'm sure.

Sam1984

Welcome kanichen!! My lo is very active most of the time, so does bother me when it goes quiet! Think its just normal for them to get their own little pattern going on.

I thought you only got offered GTT if there were other factors, I've never had one.

Glad your feeling a little better, with you on the crying, I never do normally but this pregnancy I've been awful, think Dh is wondering where his wife has gone and who is this blubbering wreak!! Oh might have to have a look at mothercare didn't realise they had an offer on!