The Good Husband of TTC Drive (No1 Babies Detective Agency pt5)

Ready - my father recently suggested I might give MB cover a wash. I responded that it was really good that it looked as it did as it meant that I could actually leave it outside toilets in parks and expect to find it waiting outside for us! (this is only a problem you get when you're toilet training and really don't have time to struggle the buggy in as you don't get that amount of warning!)

Well... it would definitely be in good condition... I am a bit lot of a fusspot

You just need to look at the price things are making. I was at the prices that 2nd hand MBs were going for when we were looking. Luckily, my parents stepped in and bought it for us (well, actually ds...)

I think that there are even some MNers who have a bit of a pram obsession that have spare ones that they are trying to get rid of.

But, I think that there would probably be a market for a good quality 2nd hand buggy. Don't you?

Hobnobs, holiday booked, first week of june, cannot wait
Would have thought that the HSG is the next step for you ? make sure the tubes are all clear. It seems to be the next step anyway. Fingers crossed for you I am hoping that it will be straight forward switching pct/districts ? I don?t want to have to go through all the tests again, it all takes time doesn?t it. We shall see

Rattling 11lbers ? those slings look lovely. I am really keen on the idea (slightly scared by MT?s story of smothering though)

MT would you say it was ok to buy a 2nd hand pram off ebay? It?s just my friend suggested that if the bug would be an investment, and could be sold on, then it wouldn?t be too bad an idea ? so that could be my get out of jail free card. If I can guarantee I could sell it on?

How?s everyone doing?

Gosh, what a lot I've missed - including the bra wars! Feel very average with my 34B. Tend to stick to good old M & S but might have a quick look at the figleaves.com website - maybe I can broaden my horizons!

Toomuch / Gilly You're right - DH was very pleased with his readings and has been heard to mutter about his supersperm We've got the first hospital appointment tomorrow. Not quite sure what to expect but as all I've had so far is a Day 21 Progesterone test (which was fine), am guessing they'll want to test my LH/LSH levels and then maybe do an HCG before referring us to a hospital that does assisted conception. DH is still convinced it's just a matter of time though he says he's happy to take the next steps just in case. Not quite sure how he'll feel if it doesn't happen naturally in the next few months though. Gilly Sounds like your appointment with the consultant went really well - it's good to know what to expect so thanks for all the detail.

Ready Hope you're feeling better now. I saw on the other thread that CD1 had come round again last week - so sorry. Great that you've registered with the GP though. As you say, you feel so much better when you've taken some positive action. has DH booked the holiday yet? Can't believe your bug obsession may be faltering

Scorpio Sorry about your loss. Hope Millie gets herself back in position soon.

Nomore Millie's booties are gorgeous Great idea about the Oxfam knitting project. Adds knitting to list of things to learn.

No time to take part in the pram wars today. Hello to Sybil, Mistlethrush, LondonLottie, and Rattling.

Rattling - if you're after one that you can use from the start, need to be able to lie it down. Ds still liked to lie down when he was really tired and wanted to sleep when he was 2+... Another alternative is to look for one of the systems that someone has decided to change. Some people seem to buy buggies on the basis of their favourite colour that day, so there are some 2nd hand buggies around that have hardly been used!

I do think I'd have a similar problem. DH and I are pretty tall and my side of the family has produced a couple of 11 pounders . My friend's baby is 10 weeks old and not that weight yet. I'm off to find some cheaper pushchairs to get everyone's opinion on

BTW, should have added, ds was 10.5 at birth, never worn newborn size, into 3-6mo clothes at 1mo, into 6 - 9mo clothes at 4mo...

Hi Rattling those slings do look nice. Will promise myself something like that if and when manage to have #2.

I don't think that I could have managed with ds for 6mo. I found that, at 4mo I was struggling with baby bjorn and, although they are meant to be good for your back etc, found that, as he weighed so much it was just too much to cope with for too long.

You don't need a big system though. We got a Mountain Buggy - I know that they are expensive in their own right without getting anything else. However, we didn't get the carrycot, and never regretted that. We have never got a second buggy - which saved money in itself. We only got something like the MB because of needing something rugged that would cope with daily dog walks in all weathers. If you don't have this requirement, you wouldn't need something like that and could go for something slightly less sturdy, with a less sturdy price tag too. But you don't need a system to have something that works for you!

I like the look of these coorie/kimmer (made in Scotland too so must be good ). Can't quite face the price of the lovely pram systems, so was kinda thinking of managing with a sling for first 6 months - is that feasible?

Sybil - I thought the frog position (if that is legs tucked up in pouch rather than dangling) was supposed to be better for hips? I may have to google to continue my research.

Have nothing to add to the bra conversation - have very little need of support myself .

i know!!

I actually think she is going to wait until the funeral has happened and until that upset has died down. Funeral on Tuesday.

Millie is waiting til the seams are done

oh and im annoyed - Millie was 3/5 in my pelvis 2 weeks ago - she is now free was hpoing for another 39 weeker, next weekend....

OMG the yare so Wow!! Thankyou!!

I would like seams, they look beautiful.

Ooooh. I think I can cope with a square - it's all I am doing at the moment anyway

Nomore - will start square!

Just to keep the sling wars going, I had a baby bjorn one for dc2 and it was really good, very easy to get her in and out of. There have been concerns recently though about babies having hip problems from being held in the frog position for too long which is why I am thinking of a sideways one - its just a minefield isn't it?

Very jealous of all the knitting by the way...

We didn't have a sling for ds, but I would certainly consider for #2. Although I would be very careful at the beginning - might not use immediately - heard horror story about someone that accidentaly smothered baby in sling while out for the afternoon . We had the Baby Bjorn baby carrier that you can use on your front which was very good, and also used a Wilkienet for front and back. But do like the look of the fabric ones that they just seem to sit in... Have a friend that makes lovely 'ring' slings from 'found' materials (ie charity shop purchases etc) which look fabulous and can be made to suit the temperature. If you get a thin one, though, you can always line with some fleece for when its colder - or just put your coat over the top...