2012 Christmas Pudding Club

[PurplePidjin]

Whoop, brand new shiny thread!

ooooh where are you north london ladies...i'm herts but really north london borders...and actually a north londoner at heart who's just moved further out

Whoop! I found the new thread! I look like a christmas pudding at the moment so it's quite apt. I've been told 3 times today that I have "popped". I hope it starts to slow down now.

I'm really sorry to read all the stressful news about jobs and pay. I really hope it all works out very soon.

This is going to sound weird, but I think I need to post it because it's playing on my mind more and more and I don't want to mention it to DH. Is anyone else who's having their second (or third etc.) child feeling much more anxious than the first time? I am quite scared that something is going to "happen" to me in labour and that I am going to leave my beautiful DCs behind. It sounds morbid and crazy doesn't it? Is it a normal mum thing or not?

Hello all.

sorry to hear of bad news, hope all works out

Seymore I told dp he had to chose me over the baby because of dd. it sounds so awful but I felt like I had to say it!

Bellaboo I am trying to put together a list too! Here's some thoughts on yours - might use yours myself in fact!

Moses Basket
? x muslins - loads, like 20+
10 x sleepsuit new born size - Get ones with built in mitts
10 x vests new born size
? x socks
? x mittens - Apparently they come off, get suits with mitts instead
? x hats
? x snowsuits
? x cardigan
? x bibs - Only need dribble bibs at first not eating bibs
1 x box of new born nappies size 1
1 x box of new born nappies size 2
Baby wipes
1 x pack of cotton wool
1 x changing mat - I've heard it's ueful to have 2, one upstairs/one downstairs. One fold up for putting in your changing bag.
1 x ergonomic bath support
1 x baby grooming kit
? x towels
1 x baby powder
1 x bath wash/shampoo
1 x baby lotion
1 x digital thermometer
1 x electric breast pump - You will need bottles too!
1 x feeding pillow
2 x pack maternity pads
1 x pack of nursing pads
Steralising equipment
1 x nipple cream
? x dummies
1 x baby monitor including temperature
Sudocream
1 x cot mobile
1 x play mat/gym
1 x bouncer
1 x pram toy
? x blankets
? x moses basket sheets
? x cot bed sheets
1 x cotbed mattress
1 x cotbed
? x baby sleeping bags
1 x cotbed bumpers - I think I have read that these aren't recommended as they can be dangerous, not sure why though
1 x cot top changer/chest
1 x isofix base
1 x car seat
1 x pram/buggy
1 x cosy toes for buggy
Toys

Bellaboo just what I think :)

Moses Basket
? x muslins 20+
10 x sleepsuit new born size agree ones with mitts, most do now

10 x vests new born size 5 short sleeved 5 long?
? x socks wouldn't bother
? x mittens wouldn't bother
? x hats two
? x snowsuits just one, you will only worry they're too hot as soon as you walk into a shop!
? x cardigan 2
? x bibs we didn't use bibs for a while just muslins, a pack of five?
1 x box of new born nappies size 1
1 x box of new born nappies size 2
Baby wipes
1 x pack of cotton wool
1 x changing mat
1 x ergonomic bath support
1 x baby grooming kit
? x towels 2 with hoods
1 x baby powder we didn't use anything until we knew dd didn't have sensitive skin
1 x bath wash/shampoo as above
1 x baby lotion as above
1 x digital thermometer didn't have
1 x electric breast pump
1 x feeding pillow
2 x pack maternity pads 6
1 x pack of nursing pads get two packs, if you are able to breastfeed your dp can easily get more and they aren't expensive go for the Johnsons ones
Steralising equipment
1 x nipple cream
? x dummies Can't hurt to have some!
1 x baby monitor including temperature
Sudocream you will get a small free one in the next Bounty pack
1 x cot mobile
1 x play mat/gym
1 x bouncer
1 x pram toy
? x blankets I still have dd's cellular one, only really used the one
? x moses basket sheets 2 or 3, put a muslin over where the head will be and it will stop the need for changing the sheet each time they're sick
? x cot bed sheets 2
1 x cotbed mattress
1 x cotbed
? x baby sleeping bags two winter ones
1 x cotbed bumpers
1 x cot top changer/chest
1 x isofix base
1 x car seat
1 x pram/buggy
1 x cosy toes for buggy
Toys Lamaze are really good for newborns

Raincover for buggy/carseat
changing bag
nappy sacks

We used a swaddling blanket and found it really good, depends on the baby though :)

Thanks for all the well wishes, I'm MNing from my sick bed.

That list is bloody scary a(nd I LOVE shopping...) So much to buy!

We are being given a cot, pushchair, car seat and a few other bits by relatives whose kids are a bit older now which is great and my BF says she's going to buy us a bouncer. A friend works for a lovely baby bedding company so can prob get cheap or free stuff from her. In other words, I'm on the blag! ;)

Not going to buy any toys as I'll know we'll be given loads, so that leaves basket, clothes, muslins, nappies and stuff for me basically.

Are you all getting changing tables etc? Or just using existing furniture for baby?

We had a nice cot top changer from kiddicare, saved my back, think it was about £25/30.

Are you feeling any better ivana?

Hi all,
Welcome Cautious and congratulations!

Feeling generally more positive today about school - was a little worried going back in last week of term due to a child being very off the rails and now obsessed with my teaching assistant (who also finds it hard to do any tough love) which is potentially quite dangerous as he can really hurt people when he blows (age 10, very big boy). Then this morn I found out she was going into hospital for a kidney biopsy and so not there in the last week. (she's really not been well plus all the stress of holding the fort for 2 and half months) Head didn't actually know this when I rang but then thankfully they can claim insurance to pay for the current teacher (who's known them for years) and me as well as cover my teaching assistant if it says phased supported return - phew. Luckily she's put thyroid on sicknote too (even though I'm fine now!) I've got to rebond with them and help them understand whats happening in september for all to run as smoothly as possible - we're getting a new boy with PND who is apparently 'very verbal' (hoping this just means swears a lot rather than anything physical) and there will only be me and one teaching assistant with the 5 (supposed to be 2:1) hoping it doesn't stress the rest out too much again, they've only just recovered from a similar child they were with last year.

Basically though if he's tough and anyone is getting hurt the school will have to either provide more support or put me elsewhere. Usually we are such an Aladin's cave for these kids they settle pretty quickly. I know this is going to stress me out though :(. Guess Ive just got to speak up. Bloody ofsted due too ffs (hence laminator). I will be emphasising my bump out alot when they're in! I apologise in advance for all the swearing I will be doing in September and will try not to moan, at the very least I have a job. Really hope all the horrid job worries gets sorted soon, fingers crossed.

Yes how are you Ivana? I've only had a uti once but I was quite delirious with it! Hope its being battled now x

Great idea Spotty hadn't seen those, something like that would be perfect.

Thanks for asking, bit better but I'm still feeling pretty ropey tbh, just beyond exhausted, achy and just rubbish. The puking seems to have stopped though which is good... I feel like it's my comeuppance for not being sick in first tri ;)

Glad you're feeling a bit better about work Clarella, it sounds like a really demanding job so make sure you put yourself first at least some if the time.

Well I suppose we were terrified of one particular child last september but pretty soon found his motivators (biscuits, electricity, gloop, piano and biscuits) and he's now putty and actually the easiest in the class. (his favourite activity is now writing about the death of Pat Evans, King George and all about what the queen wore thoughout the jubilee, bless) We just don't need him reverting to his old ways, which was all stress linked due to another very disturbed child. This new child is just out of mianstream so I shall be raiding all the local charity shops for age appropriate motivators! (STILL not buying baby stuff!) (The rest love thomas the tank and noddy)

Afternoon and welcome to the new ladies, i'm sorry i'm being a bit impersonal, am on my phone

I had 16 week check with midwife today, all is well & got to hear babys heartbeat which was lovely. Nothing beats that sound does it! She did mention that my placenta is at the front so that explains my lack of/faint movements. So for those who are concerned about movements it ciuld be the positioning of the placenta.

Thats it now until a home visit at 25 weeks just after i return from Cyprus. Cannot wait, this weather is starting to get me down now

ivana i hope you are feeling better. clarella yes please look after yourself, all sounds hectic. I got to work and cried this morning, just because! Infront of customers too. Oh you've got to love hormones. Welcome and congratulations cautious lovely to have you here :). Loving these shopping lists bellaboo i've made a start on mine, i'm a serial shopper and I've got lots on (inc Xmas obvs) and am a crap saver so I'm buying some bits each month to spread the cost. Knowing its another DD is useful as I have a load of pink stuff hauded in the loft so that's a good few things I can cross off.

Oh and inside gossip if anyone is interested - the Next sale starts on the 14th, so good opportunity to get some bargains ( i would get there v early to get the sizes you want).

I think I have successfully uploaded some scan pics?! Does anyone else have any up??

Quick phone post to let you know - Next over bump maternity jeans rang up at £14 instead of £28! Bargain!

Also, gorgeous raspberry pink cotton jumper in Gap for a tenner :o

ps pidj I just snooped on your pics and your crocheting is so good! I really want to start as I want to make some blankets but I never seem to find the time/energy :(

Good news jojo I love love love hearing that heartbeat, so reassuring :)

Thanks for the welcome everyone. These lists are great, so helpful. As people have started shopping, I just thought I'd share this link to a guide by NCT and Which? with info about baby equipment:

www.nct.org.uk/features/which-guide

I haven't had a proper look yet, but it might be helpful.

bella I'm in Hornsey in Haringey but moving to Kent in the next couple of months.

Trying not to panic seeing everything we need down in black and white! My lists so far have not been quite so comprehensive! Is the Isofix base essential?

Welcome Cautious

Still exhausted - having thyroid test done tomorrow but apparently even if there is a problem they won't do anything for at least 3 months to see if it rectifies itself.

The isofix is essential if you use your car more than once a week IMO

We don't have our own car - will only be using carseat in grandparents cars. Do you think we can manage without the isofix?

Yes I definitely think you can, spent the £100 on something you will definitely use

Thanks Spotty:) I feel clueless sometimes! (and not much better most of the rest of the time!)

I never had with isofix for the others, I have a base for this one but I don't think it's isofix. It never bothered me getting the car seat in and out the car before (but I was a teenager, lol)

Honey, sorry, that sounds a little odd in my experience. Can revert after pregnancy. Please find out your tsh and if they've done them, your t4 (really should have but labs are 'a law unto themselves' at the moment my doctor told me today).

Now off to Google an 'isofix' ....