MSE Pregnancy Club 27

neneromanova

MSE Pregnancy Club 27

This is a continuation of this thread which will be 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. lippy1923 - 22nd December 2013 :male:
2. Kerri_dwf - 1st January 2014 :female:
3. bigzippy - 8th January 2014 ?
4. mincepiemonster - 14th January 2014 :female:
5. Ellie3009 - 17th January 2014 :male:
6. jemb - 23rd January 2014 :female:
7. firefly369 - 28th January 2014 :male:
8. Fran-o - 28th January 2014 :male:
9. Bambisbelle - 28th January 2014 :female:
10. TeamLowe - 2nd February 2014 :female:
11. Faerie - 5th February 2014 :male:
12. Rummer - 6th February 2014 :male:
13. durham_girl - 7th Febrary 2014 :female:
14. Birdie85 - 10th February 2014 :male:
15. Jox - 13th February 2014 :male:
16. Mrs Bunny - 21st February 2014 :male:
17. Jenni_fer - 25th February 2014 ?
18. Emz118 - 26th February 2014 ?
19. Smartcat04 - 26th February 2014 :female:
20. Becca0417 - 3rd March 2014 ?
21. Kynthia - 3rd March 2014 ?
22. SmlSave - 3rd March 2014 :female:
23. Faithhope - 3rd March 2014 :male:
24. Sidney88 - 8th March 2014 :male:
25. Squ1rrel5 - 14th March 2014 :female:
26. LannieDuck - 17th March 2014 :female:
27. Claire16c - 23rd March 2014 :female:
28. Sjlou - 26th March 2014 ?
29. LushLifesaver - 28th March 2014 :female:
30. Lulu75 - 29th March 2014 ?
31. Con1888 - 29th March 2014 ?
32. Hannah27 - 29th March 2014 :female:
33. Eiteews - 5th April 2014 :male:
34. faith2009uk - 8th April 2014 :female:
35. Twigpig - 14th April 2014 ?
36. Debs0778 - 17th April 2014 ?
37. McRach - 20th April 2014 ?
38. mancbird - 20th April 2014 ?
39. Samtoby -18th May 2014 :female:
40. mysecretalias - 25th May 2014 ?
41. sunshine81 - 15th June 2014 ?
42. Faith2009uk - 23rd June 2014 ?
43. TigerLilley1980 - 21st July 2014 ?

Hospital Bag list here

Supplement list and dosage here

BIRTH LIST - Within the last month

:female:LilyMay1 - 3rd December 2013 09:52am Clover 4lb 12oz
:female:Abis - 3rd December 2013 10:22pm Aliona Belle 8lb 8.5oz
:male:iceicebaby - 4th December 2013 10lb 7.5oz
:female:Finch7 - 8th December 2013 7lb 14oz
:female:misscoupon - 16th December 2013
:female:Amyloofoo - 23rd December 2013 17:12 Inara Beth 7lb 9oz

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST

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

Lola888 - 21st November 2013:female:

CONTRACTION MASTER TIMER

Please post your birth stories here when you have time/energy

TeamLowe

Yay new thread, thank you nene, hope you're doing well x x

My sister somehow convinced me that I'd get more use out of a 3-6 month snow suit, but if she comes on time 3 months takes us to April, little lady will be swamped! It's from Next so hoping they'll be nice and exchange it, otherwise I'll just buy a 0-3 one as well as it's far too cute for her not to have lol

becca0417

Claire that set is gorgeous too love love those things! Will have a good sort out of all the clothes we have tomorrow lol

Finch7

Hello everyone! Just popped back and had a quick scan to see how everyone is getting on!

Our LO is 3 weeks old now and doing great (unlike me who was hospitalised with mastitis so feeling a little delicate!)

As for clothes, 7lb14 born and newborn and upto 1 month buried her and she's just filling them now. I would also add the first thing she wore was binned due to explosions from both ends like black tar (very bad mucus due to not using suction anymore) so save the lovely outfits for later!?

Happy new year and hopefully I will get better at logging on in January!

kerri_dfw

I can't believe in finally going to be a boldie in a matter of hours. I'm so excited but it's gone so quickly!!!

Jox

You're boldie going where no kerri_dfw has gone before (sorry)

I've been given my own room just now so made myself comfortable and let's see if I get more than 3 hours sleep tonight.

Happy new year all, there are some big changes and gorgeous babies ahead!

con1888

re: snow suits.. i'm due 29th March.. will the ones that are in shops just now ( the thickly padded ones) still be suitable ? Figuring it will still be pretty cold but I have no idea.. first baby and I'm CLUELESS !!

Bangton

Just popping in!! 3 months since I had my baby - can't believe it's passed so quick but good luck Kerri I wondered if you would have had your bundle yet!!! I'll keep my out of for your news.

Really loving being a mum but missing being pregnant like mad!!!

squ1rrel5

Ooh shiny new thread! Just popping in to wish Kerri good luck for your New Year's Day baby (maybe!) and to wish all of you a very happy new year! I doubt I'll make it to midnight without falling asleep!! Xx