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Yes, I did the NCT classes. I think they're worthwhile although mainly for meeting people due around the same time as you. Some people find there is too much emphasis on natural birth from NCT, but that wasn't the case for me. It's a good chance to ask questions as well. So yes, I'd recommend it!

Not sure what they are lulu?
I never went to any classes with DS. I'll be going to breast feeding support classes before and after birth this time as I had no support in breast feeding and was forced to give DS a bottle by a midwife.

Did anyone go to NCT classes. DH has been researching them and there is a weekend course near us about 9 weeks before EDD. Are they worth going to?

bears that sounds like my birth plan!! I did think of having a home birth but got told no by dh and my mum !! We have a midwife led suite which I've put my name down for lots of bouncing on balls etc !! I am not worried about labour which means I probably should be!!

Gas and air has zero effect on me

I have had gas and air this year - when I lost a tampon and they could not get it out and I clamped up! I hated the gas and air. Had no effect.

Hi me! Fingers crossed!!!

Hi lena! I lost my daughter at 32 weeks and am currently 18+5 weeks with a boy fingers crossed for you.

Haha lulu, it really is a good pain, I only had pain relief at the very end, obviously my birth was not a normal happy birth, I can imagine it being an amazing experience if you get the happy ending

I didn't bleed that much after birth, maybe becuase it was earlier than normal? Or I'm just a wierdo!

I should be induced around 37/38 weeks, when do you think the bag should be packed by? I'm really excited about it!

Birth sounds horrendous. I will worry about that much later once I get my bfp!

Hi lena! Welcome, this is a really friendly thread.

Oh and hi lena and me!

I never bothered with maternity pants, just cheap black pants 2 sizes too big that I threw away a few weeks later.

I had an epidural. No pain except right at the end. Loved the gas and air too

IAM what is a 'breast bed' ? Now I am totally baffled.

I have read awful stories on MN recently about what happens to your fanjo after giving birth. I am dreading it.

Oh yes I'd blanked out forgotten the need for lansinoh!

Best piece of advice I was given prebaby was buy as many muslins as you think you need, then buy as many again. Then buy a few more!

Booking in was fine. She asked lots of questions, took bloods and wee sample and pretended to laugh at DP's jokes . My birth plan will be the same as it was for DD - go to hospital, give birth whichever way seems easiest, go home again! Although preferably no ventouse this time.

Hi Lena welcome! Good luck TTC we are all very friendly here anything u want to talk about just pop up! :)

And hi Me!!! Hoping this months ur month!! :D

Omg yes yes yes to the disposable knickers!!!! And LOTS of them!! I'm buying so many packs this time! I liked the ones from super drug. I'm sure they were from super drug. Or maybe boots?

Lol Lulu bless u! The pain is what makes labour! It's a good pain! :) means baby is about to meet their mommy and daddy! I was told always think positive of contractions and the pain. That way u can get through them easier :) think of it as good pain, it's leading towards something amazing so u want more pain! :)

Hello Lena - you are very welcome.

Cupcake, Ducky, Iam- this is the kind of talk that scares me! Massive granny pants, breast pads, disposable maternity knickers.....what is lanisoh?

As I intend to have a pain free, blood free, fast birth where I am unconscious and know nothing, will I need any of those?

Hi everyone! I've been off the thread again for ages, been really busy with work! My dtd marathon starts tomorrow and DH has promised to be totally on board this month. He's been pre warned and is conserving his energy! Fingers crossed we get lucky this time.

Welcome Lena, good luck - we're a friendly bunch on here :-)

Well I hope this thread can be lucky for me TTC since Feb after losing baby boy at 22 weeks in November. I am 38 so have been waiting a while for my bump so wish me luck!

Well I couldn't wear trousers obviously as I thought baby would come out down there! Haha but after birth I struggled with the tshirt as I was on the ward and it wasn't long enough to cover my bum! Lol! So couldn't walk about and then wen I got some pj bottoms I couldn't put them on as it hurt to bend down. And also they ended up being covered in blood and I just looked weird. So I'm going to go with a nighty this time ! Primark do nice one and rele cheap so may buy 2 of them!
Also I'd recommend a extra long charger for ur phone, I used to keep mine on charge and if I needed DH at night time of call him or if I needed more things id call my mom.
Wet wipes to freshen up!
A V shaped pillow as hospitals were awful to feed baby on!
Ooo and bring ur own cordial! As they give u huge jugs of water but if ur like me and hate water u never drink it :p

Oh my gosh I want to do a hospital bag!! :( too early for me tho! But I deffo will be doing one earliest incase I go into early labour again

How come not a t shirt cupcake?

I was planning on that! Don't really know what to take so been making a list and have some things from last time. Last time I didn't take a thing with me I didn't realise I was in labor you see! Youl have to give me tips

Oooo I love packing hospital bags!!! :D I know exactly what to take this time. I must remember to pack a nighty for birth and not a massive tshirt!! As that didn't rele work for me last time :p

And yes Bears I hope it went well today! :)

Well my boss was lovely when I told him. I must be lucky with him. It is difficult in schools because it is hard to get anyone decent at odd times during the year because teacher contracts run term to term. He also has to find someone internally to take on my responsibilities but he managed to look genuinely pleased for us.

Have been out for a walk and lunch-soup and a sandwich. Managed to avoid the cakes. It is about to rain here. Hot and dark!

Hope you got on well today Bears.