April 2012 babies: Third Trimester: the end is in sight!

[LaTristesse]

Heartburn, haemorrhoids and hairy stomachs; come waddle through the glamorous third trimester with us... !

Previous (2nd trimester) thread here

Initial thread (1st trimester) thread here

Stats thread here

Cub we didn't do any classes at all and so far DD has made it to the grand old age of 22 months, and we didn't feel at any stage that we had missed out on anything.

WRT your birth plan - IMO any kind of plan that you are comfortable with is excellent, (whether that's no plan at all or a tome with a contents page and index) as long as you're prepared for the fact that any wishes you have may fall by the wayside depending on the circumstances. Unfortunately we can read the plan, the MWs can read the plan, birth partners can read the plan - but the baby doesn't get sight of it until it's too late, and even then they're usually too busy being angry at being ejected from their nice warm, comfy home to even look at it.

Ignore your Dad - you might have a stressy child, you could have the most relaxed baby in the world. Pot luck. If he keeps on, tell him that he's causing you to be stressed so if baby is a stresser, then it's his fault

Your DH may feel very differently on the day, who knows? He may change his mind and then you decide that actually, he's in the bloody way and you send him out anyway. Do have have/want someone else to be with you? If he really doesn't want to be there, then don't force it. If he doesn't want to be there then you'll be aware of the stress and stress will hinder your progress.

How are we all this morning? Nothing interesting to report here. Which is good.

I didn't find the antenatal classes that good either, especially if you have done a bit of reading up yourself. Might be worth going to a bf workshop type thingy though if you intend to bf.

Not much to report, GTT test was normal, lots of bh & hiccups from baby. Heartburn central, glugging back the gaviscon like there's no tomorrow.

I am seeing consultant on Thurs to discuss what to do for birth this time as ds was 9 lb 12 oz & had shoulder dystocia. Not sure how I feel, don't really want a elcs but feel worried that this one could be a biggun' too.

The Diva is having on of her gymnastic routine training days. She's going like the clappers, my stomach is making the most bizarre shapes today!

I on the other hand, am in the most foul mood. For no reason at all, I am just so fed up! I've been pretty lucky with the mood swings so far, maybe this is the start. The next 10 or so weeks will be hell for everyone around me!

I had a spurt of BH last week, they seem to have stopped.. Just having a nightmare sleeping now, I toss and turn all night long.

I have also developed a taste for hot chocolate and want it all the time.

Anyone having a baby shower? I can't decide if it's a great idea to get my friends and Mum and sisters together over some lunch, or if it's incredibly naff and grabby. I would most definitely not have a register, but quite like the idea of being really pregnant and having a fabulous lunch on the river somewhere.. mmm

Good Evening Ladies.

Had my 28wk bloods today, I dont think bloods are my MWs strong point, so feeling a little bruised!

Also had the good news that I'm now measuring bang on my 28wks, which has put an end to a few worrying weeks regarding size.

Having a tough time at work at the minute though, I'm a TA in a secondary school and my key student is having an aggressive phase, meaning we won't be allowed to work together anymore. I understand it's totally for my own safety but it's still tough.

Ah well. Half term soon.

Digestive creams. Mmmmmmm.

As you were.

flisspaps what are these digestive creams you talk about?

They're like custard creams, but with digestive biscuits. I can only find them in cheap shops - not even in Tesco or ASDA, we're talking B&M or Heron foods.

I didn't eat a whole pack last night, honest

Thanks for your kind words! Really appreciate it and I've kind of resigned to the fact that I am worry-er like Lorrainbow and try to be a lot more positive, whilst still be prepared for the worst.

I don't know why I think somethings wrong with me. Junior is on the same "training" as Hollys Diva and although it's very reassuring to have that much movement it's also a bit distracting.

Work is horrendous and I work for 8.30am - 7.30pm, being home by 8.30pm most days now. Yesterday my tummy was so hard, I could hardly breath and I doubled in size. That was the first day, they boss actually acknowledged my pregnancy. He's ignoring it as best as he possibly can. I don't mind to workload and it's fun when it's busy but coming home late and not sleeping well it's my idea of a picture-perfect pregnancy.

Hit the Fortnum & Mason sale for cheap choc & biscuits as a lot of it is now 75% off. It's not the Pound shop but as I stopped getting coffees, I thought I can have one bit of luxury. And they are nice ginger ones ... good for morning sickness ;o.

We're booked in for antenatal classes later in March as I'm keen to meet a few future dads so that we might potentially have play dates on a weekend as families together. My only real-life contact to pregnant girls is yoga but nobody is around my due date.

Just when I wanted to post the message, DH called: Boiler guy said it's £500 to fix it of which is £320 labour. I always said that our kid should be a plumber or a doctor!

Hi all. Had GTT today, rushed into town with DS2, did some shopping while he slept in the pram. Then feeling hungry after having nothing but the Glucose drink since 10pm last night, got in the queue at a cafe for some lunch and nearly fainted, felt awful, really shaky and dizzy. Still not feeling right now, a bit light headed etc.
Pedwar on the other hand is full of beans, kicking like anything. My BP was fine way down compared to in the hospital, and Ped's heartbeat was nice and loud. Seeing MW again on Valentines day tres romantic!

Not sure about baby showers, my Sisters best friend has comanded her to throw her one complete with cheezy eating baby food out of a nappy, pin the nappy on the baby and bump painting/casting and of course a gift list. Seems a bit needy to me and the friend has said no-one may drink in her presence!
However I am having a pre-baby spa day with three friends, but it's just about having a nice day off from DC relax more than anything else.

Hello, I am also due in April, am in week 30! Getting stressed out about what things to buy; I didn't realise things are so expensive. I am glad I found mumsnet, will be able to make more informed decisions on what to get. I was wondering, what will other parents take to the hospital as a going-home-outfit in April? I've bought one of them fleecy onesies with feet, is that okay or is it too warm? There are so many different clothes, snowsuit, playsuit, rompersuit - I only just learned what a sleepsuit looks like, and a bodysuit ....
Oh, and the next time someone tells me I am big (for week 30) I'll scream! I am measuring exactly the right size!
Anyway, off to make dinner.

ladufoucalt We'll probably just stick the baby in a vest, babygro, cardigan and then throw a blanket over the top of him/her once in the car seat.

DD had a vest, babygro, dress and hat and that was in March.

A fleece suit might be ok, just don't put a blanket on top, if it's warm I wouldn't bother though. It's hard to tell in April, some days are nice and warm, other days are still wintry!

As for things being expensive - 'own brand' things are generally as good as branded, and lots of things that are made out to be essential are a waste of time. You don't need to spend a lot of money. Buy just the basics (nappies, clothes, something for baby to sleep in and something for baby to be transported in) for now and then see what you'd find useful afterwards.

Thank you Flisspaps! Might take the fleecy suit back then, as it was expensive.
I don't just mean clothes when I say things are expensive, it's pushchairs, and beds, and NCT classes ... but I think I am getting more savvy now.

eBay is your friend. If you scroll back through the thread a bit, there's a post of mine talking about how much me and DP have saved do far.

Currently at over £1k worth of stuff for about £180.

31 weeks today and really starting to feel it now. Sleep is pretty difficult - have to keep swapping sides as I get so uncomfortable. I have to roll over really slowly now too as I get round ligament pain otherwise. Breathlessness is kicking in a bit - but I am in a ski resort at mo so altitude not helping!

We've only bought a crib so far. I think next weekend will be dedicated to baby shopping.
No baby shower for me unless it's via Skype!

Even the big stuff doesn't have to cost a huge amount - our travel system cost £250 brand new, we could have got a cheaper one second hand, or we could have spent double or triple that.

Ikea do a nice but basic wooden cot for £35, DD has that and she's nearly two - so far she's not managed to escape

If you want to spend lots of money then that's fine, but it's not a given that everything ends up being expensive :)

VintageNancy YY on the rolling over, it's more of a 15-point manoeuvre now to turn over in bed!

Someone on the SPD thread I'm frequenting recommended satin pjs to help with the rolling over; how very boudoir!

Liking the satin PJs idea ha ha!

Hi people! It's been ages since I was here but we've been busy with DS 7+school entrence exams as soon as we got back from Texas . We did two schools and today we got really good news. DS got a place in our first choice !!! So happy and proud and relieved of not having to do them again until the 13 transfer exams to the senior school. Tomorrow we're getting the other results which I'm still interested in even though we've chosen this one we got.
Babywise we're now almost 28w and our surrogate is next having an appointment on the 3.2. When they might schedule the c- section( between 22.4.-27.4. We were told). After that appointment she'll book the new 4 D scan we were promised for free when the one we went to see while in Texas didn't really work out too well. Last week she told us that everything was ok and the baby very active . Must call her tonight again but as long as there's no phone calls from her everything seems to be fine since it's normally us contacting her :).
Last time I just did the NHS antenatal classes and only had 3 since one was cancelled due to Christmas and during one on the 23.12. I was actually in the hospital they were having a tour of being monitored since they thought I might be having DS ( he was breach so they were being careful) . Didn't bump into them though , that would have been funny;) . Turned out to be a false alarm and luckily I got to go home on the 24.12.! Just in time... felt a bit sorry for the ones staying there without their families. So my classes weren't much good but I' d read a lot of books so was informed enough. I made some friends in the post natal classes I'm still in touch with and then lots in all the baby classes I went to for years and nursery and school of course. I might find out if I could join into a post natal this time to make new friends if we get back in to the country in time.
Equipment we've now got quite a lot after having a bit of an anxiety attact recently not having done much . Got some things like nursery furniture ( exept will get an armchair to feed in and a footstool and a new mattress and more sheets) , 2 buggies including a bugaboo chameleon which I loved for 3 years with an unused carrycot ( DS got it when 1y), some clothes that are unisex but nothing for 0-3 m and other bits and pieces ( plus thousends of toys and books in the attic) left from DS . We 've bought the Moses basket, bath and changing things inc nappies, all the feeding equipment since I can't breast feed unfortunately , piles of clothes including little silly shoes:) ( must admit I've been going a bit crazy in the clothes department but I've waited for this so long!!!!) , also a new changing bag etc. No car seat yet though or the clips to put it in to the buggy frame with but I know which one we're getting . Still have a few things to get but feel more calm now . Clothes I need lots of since we'll spend at least a few weeks in a hotel in Texas without a washing machine. Don't really want to think about the practicalities . It all seems so difficult but trying to take one thing at a time and be thankful for everyday that the baby stays
in and everything seems to be ok!
Sorry for the mega post!

ladyfoucault, totally with you on how expensive stuff is! I quite like looking round but bit scary to begin buying things!! we got lucky and were given a fleecy suit thing but i think babygro and vest and cardi will be ok with a nice blanket in the car.

Baby showers- i am going to have one- not decided when yet- but i will be specifying no gifts and it will be with my aunts, cousins, and a few close friends, a few not to ridiculous games- guess the bump measurement etc. no eatting from nappies- RANK! im thinking cute sandwiches and home made cupcakes rather than your all-out-american type. i may even do party bags!!
It will also be jointly with my cousins lovely lady and her big twin bump. ;-)

Not slept well this week, stressful time with some HORRENDUS new neighbours that have moved in two doors away. so pretty tired this week and a bit grumpy, baby is squirming and moving and making me feel alot better though and my husband is doing wonderfully well with new wardrobes.

SPD a totally pain in the chuff though!!!

hope all is well with the rest of you!!

Haven't been on here since the 1st trimester thread. So thought I'd show my face, I'm 30 weeks now and well and truly fed up with it all.

Cubtrouble won't guess the bump measurement be a bit easy though, as generally the measurement of your bump = the number of weeks you are (+-2cm)

Empusa Me too. Knackered, heartburn, bloody backache and Braxton Hicks. Didn't have the last two first time round and they are pissing me right off

28 weeks today! Keeping my legs crossed and still hoping for a 1st May baby as not fed up with the pg yet, just wish for a happy ending .

Tired today, hope I'll be able to get to bed early and only got booooring stuff to do at work.

How many weeks before your due date are you off on ML? Said I would work up til the week before but have serious motivational issues.

Ah, forgot: is it ok to buy a car seat from ebay or are the too old / not safe enough?

Thaleia I finished at Christmas but that was due to not filling any CM vacancies so financially it made sense as at least I'm being paid now. Bloody better off on Maternity Allowance too! Had hoped to work until my EDD, and worked until 38w last time.