Jan 2013 part 3: the one where we are awaiting the wiggles!

[BuntyCollocks]

Thread 3; go!

Hello - finally joining this thread after lurking forever. I'm 40, and after an early MC last year, thought I would never get another BFP. It finally happened, after a nice holiday, while the GP was doing busy referring us for infertility investigations...

BuntyCollocks (29) DC2 EDD 28/12/12 scan date 9/8/12 She's a girl!
Pmgkt (33) DC2 EDD 28/12/12
Birdies (33) DC2 EDD 30/12/12 She's a girl!
Pascha (35) DC2 EDD 30/12/12
PricklyPickle (31) DC1 EDD 31/12/12 Scan 20/08/12
LowLu (31) DC2 EDD 02/1/2013
TootieMaroo (32) DC2 03/1/2013
MarasmeAbsolu (31) DC2 EDD 03/01/13 Scan 20/08/12 She's a girl!
Lora1982 (30) DC1 EDD 04/01/13
Allchik (30) DC1 EDD 06/01/13
Happyhow (26) DC1 EDD 07/01/13 Scan 20/08/12
EmilieFloge (38) DC? EDD 07/01/13
Norfolkinway (25) DC1 EDD 09/01/13
Octanegirl (34) DC1 EDD 09/01/13 Scan 22/8/12
BumgrapesofWrath (30) DC2 EDD 10/01/13
Eleda (36) DC1 EDD 10/01/13 Scan 28/08/12
DoIgetastickerforthat (age) DC4 EDD 11/01/13
Kim222 (30) DC1 EDD 11/01/13
Lulabel27 (29) DC2&3 (twins) EDD 11/01/13
CraftyGirly (26) DC1 EDD 11/01/13 scan 24/8/12
Tinyeyes123 (30) DC1 EDD 13/01/13
CreepyCrawly (21) DC1 EDD 13/01/13
Godzookey (35) DC1 EDD 14/01/13
PeshwariNaan (33) DC1 EDD 14/01/13
Hormonalhell (40) DC2 EDD 15/01/13
Cejay8 (32) DC2 EDD 16/01/13
Theboutiquemummy (35) DC1 EDD 17/01/13 Scan 30/08/12
ChutesTooNarrow (33) DC2 EDD 18/01/13
Glorious (28) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
Tugstonia (33) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
SpringFlowers (39) DC4 EDD 18/01/13
Eagleray (40) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
LetThereBeCupcakes (30) DC1 EDD 20/01/13
Silversixpence (29) DC2 EDD 20/01/13
mulan07 (27) DC1 EDD 20/01/13 Scan 31/08/12
Newbie6 (36) DC1 EDD 22/01/13
Bunny222 (31)dc1 edd 22/01/13
SigningGirl (age) DC1 EDD 24/01/13
SquealyB (29) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan 10/09/12
knuckingfackered (39) DC2 26/1/13
Mrsbugsywugsy (34) DC1 EDD 25/01/2013 scan 17/09/12
Thinkingpositivethoughts (28) DC1 EDD 26/01/13
MrsMallard (35) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan 11/09/12
Salt1 (37) DC1 EDD 27/01/13
Lilblondepessimist (33) DC4 EDD 28/01/13
MamaMary (31) DC2 EDD 28/01/13
Sebsmama (32) DC2 EDD 29/01/13
BionicEmu (26) DC2 EDD 29/01/13
Missymoo (32) DC2 EDD 30/01/13
DiscoDomina (31) DC1 EDD 30/1/13 scan 12/9/12
Brugmansia (35) DC1 EDD 31/01/13
Mummypud (32) DC3 EDD 31/01/13
PipIsOutNow (?) DC2 31/01/13 scans 20/08/12 & 19/09/12
Complicated24 (44) DC1 EDD 07/01/2013 20 wk scan 20/08/12

Congratulations octane!

Congrats, octane!

A new, updated list for you and newbie!

BuntyCollocks (29) DC2 EDD 28/12/12 scan 9/8/12 She's a girl!
Pmgkt (33) DC2 EDD 28/12/12
Birdies (33) DC2 EDD 30/12/12 She's a girl!
Pascha (35) DC2 EDD 30/12/12
PricklyPickle (31) DC1 EDD 31/12/12 Scan 20/08/12
LowLu (31) DC2 EDD 02/1/2013
TootieMaroo (32) DC2 03/1/2013
MarasmeAbsolu (31) DC2 EDD 03/01/13 Scan 20/08/12 She's a girl!
Lora1982 (30) DC1 EDD 04/01/13
Allchik (30) DC1 EDD 06/01/13
Happyhow (26) DC1 EDD 07/01/13 Scan 20/08/12
EmilieFloge (38) DC? EDD 07/01/13
Norfolkinway (25) DC1 EDD 09/01/13
Octanegirl (34) DC1 EDD 09/01/13 Scan 22/8/12 He's a boy!
BumgrapesofWrath (30) DC2 EDD 10/01/13
Eleda (36) DC1 EDD 10/01/13 Scan 28/08/12
DoIgetastickerforthat (age) DC4 EDD 11/01/13
Kim222 (30) DC1 EDD 11/01/13
Lulabel27 (29) DC2&3 (twins) EDD 11/01/13
CraftyGirly (26) DC1 EDD 11/01/13 scan 24/8/12
Tinyeyes123 (30) DC1 EDD 13/01/13
CreepyCrawly (21) DC1 EDD 13/01/13
Godzookey (35) DC1 EDD 14/01/13
PeshwariNaan (33) DC1 EDD 14/01/13
Hormonalhell (40) DC2 EDD 15/01/13
Cejay8 (32) DC2 EDD 16/01/13
Theboutiquemummy (35) DC1 EDD 17/01/13 Scan 30/08/12
ChutesTooNarrow (33) DC2 EDD 18/01/13
Glorious (28) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
Tugstonia (33) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
SpringFlowers (39) DC4 EDD 18/01/13
Eagleray (40) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
LetThereBeCupcakes (30) DC1 EDD 20/01/13
Silversixpence (29) DC2 EDD 20/01/13
mulan07 (27) DC1 EDD 20/01/13 Scan 31/08/12
Newbie6 (36) DC1 EDD 22/01/13 He's a boy!
Bunny222 (31)dc1 edd 22/01/13
SigningGirl (age) DC1 EDD 24/01/13
SquealyB (29) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan 10/09/12
knuckingfackered (39) DC2 26/1/13
Mrsbugsywugsy (34) DC1 EDD 25/01/2013 scan 17/09/12
Thinkingpositivethoughts (28) DC1 EDD 26/01/13
MrsMallard (35) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 scan 11/09/12
Salt1 (37) DC1 EDD 27/01/13
Lilblondepessimist (33) DC4 EDD 28/01/13
MamaMary (31) DC2 EDD 28/01/13
Sebsmama (32) DC2 EDD 29/01/13
BionicEmu (26) DC2 EDD 29/01/13
Missymoo (32) DC2 EDD 30/01/13
DiscoDomina (31) DC1 EDD 30/1/13 scan 12/9/12
Brugmansia (35) DC1 EDD 31/01/13
Mummypud (32) DC3 EDD 31/01/13
PipIsOutNow (?) DC2 31/01/13 scans 20/08/12 & 19/09/12
Complicated24 (44) DC1 EDD 07/01/2013 scan 20/08/12

Congrats octane boys are great fun. Glad dp could make it and it sounds like he enjoyed it. Glad things are working out well.

Congrats octane!!

So, a lady garden question.... I have to have a section. Anyone else had a section before? Should I get a wax before hand or shave? I've heard if you don't do it yourself, the MW dry shaves you for the section cut!!

And back to the cake and chocolate conversation....I ate a whole big bag of red, white and blue m and m's today!! Doing my bit for the Olympics though!

I would not wax - extra blood flow down there does heightened the pain!
Last time round the midwife did have to shave me - but by that point, I did not give a damn anymore...
[the joy of perspective!]

Just shave about an inch lower than natural top line. A good inch. The trouble will be that you can't see it so maybe dp can do it. You do lose all you inhibitions during this childbirth business!

Is anyone else's body temperature noticeably higher than that of everybody around them? I'm wandering round in vests and sweating and throwing off the duvet at night where DH has long sleeved tops on and making cups of tea. Its about 17° here so not overwarm really.

Haha sorry prickle didn't meant to scare you! It's the actual nu-nu - nothing too bad, can just go a bit swollen and slightly purple from what I remember! Returns to normal afterwards though so not a problem. I'd never have known if I hadn't got the mirror out to de-fuzz though!

Oh with the Aveeno I meant the almond oil moisturiser. Is there a coconut oil too? Wouldn't mind trying that if so.

Congrats octane!!!

I had an anterior placenta last time and it was about 23 weeks before I felt a kick. I think it might make it easier to sleep in the later weeks as the movements are softened.

Ps pascha me too I'm boiling, esp at night. To do with more blood volume when pregnant or something.

Thank goodness it's not just me!

My 7 year old nephew has decided today on names for the baby: JimBob or Hey Presto! for a boy or Girly for a girl .

I'm hot too. Guess its just one of those pregnancy things we need to contend with...

I was a bit naughty this morning.... I was baking and I licked not only the spoon, but the bowl as well. It was so good though!!!!!

Me three, pascha. I'm constantly roasting. It's driving DH mad.

My swaddle wraps arrived today, as well as some little bits from next. So cute!

Thanks ladies - will mention that to DH, not sure how successful I'll be in my request!

And I'm either boiling or freezing. My normal temperature gauge seems to have gone out the window?

first big buy done and dusted i got the mamas n papas Zoom pram n trolly. it looks really simple and easy so it fits my criteria .....then i saw the icandy ooooooh arent they the Macs of the pram world very nice.

Has anyone used the free boots bag? i got my voucher but mum says they are tiny and hardly fit a thing in.

Lora I got the free boots changing bag last time and I still use it sometimes, 2 years on! It's been washed a few times obviously but is robust. It's plenty big enough - I thought it was a great freebie.

You've reminded me get my new one - I suppose I'll have to join the Boots Club again and claim it.

I got a brilliant baby bag in TK Maxx should have been £60 I got it for £20

Anyone else getting silly off headachey sicky days ?

Am getting the odd headache and a some sicky feelings in the last few days.

Birdies purple? PURPLE! Really? Nobody. Told me about that one! This baby had better be a really good one.

ive got the headaches and paracetamols crap. midwife says they dont like to give cocodamol cos it passes throughthe placenta... my friend was given it in early labour though so hmmm

although i like purple i prefer it to be on clothing.
this little detail is most definatly going to find its way onto my list. im being a good friend and listing all the crapiness ppl dont tell or warn about being up le duffness so my friends wont be shocked when its their turn.

Advice please.
Votes on best double barrel electric breast pump.
I remember it was mentioned on previous thread but cant find the info......

medela swing?

I'm pretty sure it was purple. Or maybe mauve. Not a colour I wanted though hahaha! You may think it could have just been me but I remember others at the time having a similar coloured nu nu! Maybe we can all report back on the colour situation in a few weeks lol!

Yeah it was Medela Swing. I only used a single pump though.

Someone recommended Lansinoh too - that's a life saver for sore nipples. And in case i forget, invest in or hire a mama tens machine (buy from Amazon) for labour - can't imagine what it would've been like without it. I guess you never know what's going to work for you though, but that, plus gas and air towards the end was ideal. Oh and some relaxing music and hypnobirthing breathing techniques. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself though, still a long way to go so ignore me if it's way too early to think about all that!! And if you have a c-section you obv wouldn't use that stuff.

I used the mini medela single pump. www.amazon.co.uk/Medela-Single-Mini-Electric-Breastpump/dp/B000LP1G98 I exclusively breastfed for six months and expressed very regularly and I found it met my needs. I don't really see the need for double pumps tbh.

Not sure how the feeding will go this time as I'm told it's hard to find the time with a toddler in tow.

yep, lansinoh a definite saver, especially combined with the breast shells (there was a time when even the friction agains the bra fabric would make me wince). Advantage of cups: it collects any breastmilk leakage.
It has saved me during many meetings when I could not just escape for 30 minutes of pumping.

Now - I am still wearing my regular bras, but starting to overspill.
Last time round, I got some mothercare and M&S maternity bras - pretty much hated them by the end. Any recommendations for affordable, well fitted maternity bras?

Otherwise, when it comes to nursing bras, the Elle MCPherson and John Lewis ranges are lovely. Would definetly favour over Mothercare / M&S...

thanks mama n maras

anyone know of a double electric breast pump?