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November 2012 - into the third trimester

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StuntNun · 11/08/2012 12:44

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1529536-November-2012-reaching-the-six-month-mark

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applepieinthesky · 12/08/2012 07:52

Wow four pages into a new thread!

Good luck mrswee

Pleased for you swiss but take it very slowly and make sure he takes his share of responsibility for the problems you have.

After my self pitying post on the old thread I am in a much more positive mood now. Reading about that poor little 12 year old murdered in her grandmother's home puts things into perspective.

ValiumQueen · 12/08/2012 08:05

Washables are quite a bit of extra work. Anyone who says otherwise is fibbing. You need to be in a routine, the nappies take up more room, either stored or on a rack, they use very little washing powder (1/4 of usual amount and no softener) poos are icky once on solids liners help to an extent. You will have a bucket or wet bag to find a home for. Clothes will be a bit snugger, and vests and sleepsuits may be too short. You will occasionally run out, and will occasionally need to use disposables or there will be times when you need to tumble.

But, your bin will not stink and be full to bursting long before the bin men are due, your shopping bill will be 10-15 quid cheaper each week. Once you find the right nappy you are likely to have less leaks, so less clothes washing (especially the up-the-back explosions, you will likely need a larger changing bag, they are adorable, addictive, can be resold after, and can be used up to and including potty training and for subsequent children. They look lovely on the line, you will feel you are doing your bit for the environment, and other mums will be impressed. Dry pailing is the way to go, nurseries are more agreeable now. No need to use nappy cream, and you can use washable wipes, giving further savings.

When new baby will need changing up to 20 times a day, when on solids likely 5-6 times.

I found working full time it was pretty difficult to maintain the routine, so stopped, plus nursery had said 'no'. Hopefully if I cut my hours I will manage all the way through this time.

Think seriously before spending a small fortune on washables, and consider a trial first, but not immediately after the birth. Give yourself a bit of time getting used to your new person before adding more pressure.

StuntNun · 12/08/2012 08:32

Great advice VQ thanks. It looks like our new puppy will now be arriving after baby not before so I think I'll stick with disposables as will be up to my eyes in poo otherwise. I hope you can get biodegradable ones.

GT baby naming is awful isn't it? My DH said he liked the name James so I said how about James Andrew because we both went to St Andrews uni. Anyway having rolled over and given him exactly what he wants, he is now suspicious that this is some kind of trick and won't say whether he agrees with it. Even the kids are already saying Baby James. Can I just say, Gaaaaah!

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ValiumQueen · 12/08/2012 09:09

Weighed myself this morning, after breakfast too, and I still weigh 2lb less than I did when I got pregnant! Whoop whoop! Still lardy, so no need to worry about me! I weigh less than I did when pg with my first!

Shame you cannot put nappies on puppies. Perhaps I should design a puppy washable nappy. I bet you would sell loads, even if they were useless.

Catbag · 12/08/2012 09:17

2lbs less valium?! I'm almost at 3 st more sobs and runs away

Catbag · 12/08/2012 09:18

And by the way, someone beat you to it www.dog-nappy.co.uk/

horseylady · 12/08/2012 09:19

Lol vq!!!!

I'm using disposables. The nursery won't have reusables (I don't think) but I do plan on doing a trial on reusables. Just so I know!!

Gone for the uppababy vista with the maxi cosi car seat in cole. The car seat is in stock, pram on order. I do really like it and hopefully it'll work round the farm.

Feet under ribs again!!! Last night I think I felt an elbow :)

Catbag · 12/08/2012 09:22

Right, away to stare blankly at company law text books. And be sad because I've had weeks to do this and I just couldn't be arsed until the weekend before the exam :(

ValiumQueen · 12/08/2012 09:37

Oh. My. Good. Lord! I have now seen everything! Thank you for that link catbag I was overweight prior to conception, indeed I joined slimming world two weeks before I got pregnant. I was doing fairly well and lost not far off 2stone, but gave up as the morning sickness just did not fit with the foods allowed. Considering I have been immobile for over a month, and eating whatever I want, I am doing ok. I think baby puts on about 1/2lb a week from herein so I will endeavour to eat a bit healthier, and will exercise when I can.

A couple of years back there was a girl on MN who went from 8-16 stone in her pregnancy. I am guessing she was eating far too little to maintain 8st pre pg, and then ate normally/ to excess as that is pretty extreme.

Passmethecrisps · 12/08/2012 09:45

Story of my life catbag

Good luck

horseylady · 12/08/2012 10:01

Vq that happened to a friend of mine. She was so strict with herself pre pregnancy, became pregnant but stopped exercising and ate everything. Put on 6 stone.

I've always enjoyed a balanced diet, but have never withheld food - if I fancy chocolate I'll eat some you know? I just exercise and eat lots of fruit and veg. I've not changed during pregnancy, just tapered the exercise to what I can do ESP as I get bigger. I'm heading towards having put on 7kg which is about a stone. It's all in the bump and boobs!!! I think this is about right, with a bmi of just over 20 pre pregnancy?!

capedcrusader25 · 12/08/2012 10:20

I can't believe I went out for the day and come back to find the old thread finished and nearly 100 posts into the new one! :o
I'm really pleased that you're feeling happier and going to give things a go swiss
Good luck with your interview mrswee!
I can't remember anything else as I'm on my stupid phone and have a shite memory. But hope everyone is well!
I'm a bit jealous of the disposable nappy stuff. I'm just not up to it :( I also feel like a bad mummy already - I don't where the baby is or what is what when I feel my tummy! Haven't got a clue.

Iheartpasties · 12/08/2012 10:29

I have not been weighing myself, I don't wanna know. I will deal with it after the birth. I am happy in myself at the moment and I will try and get healthier after the birth with some exercise but I dont want to beat ,yself up over it all :) one day will fit back into some of my old clothes, or maybe I wont, and then I can buy new :)

ValiumQueen · 12/08/2012 10:31

horsey you are doing really well!

caped do not feel bad. Remember a lot us us have been through this before, and our muscles are so slack we can almost see the body part! The hands tend to just tickle, gentler. The kicks are quite hard, and can hurt, the head is a big hard lump as is the butt. It just comes with practice, and I could not work it out at all with my first, except the scratchy nails! Ouch! And that was towards the end. A lot depends on placenta placement too

horseylady · 12/08/2012 10:37

Caped - most of mine is guess work!! I know his head is down, bum down or to the middle so his legs are up and properly kick!! Hands are softer more feely type movements. Last night it was either an elbow or a knee!! A definite joint!! Was bizarre! But nice!!

I also can't see me using reusables. I'd like too but I can't see it being practical. Well see. Will do a trial whatever to make my mind up!!

Iheartpasties · 12/08/2012 10:43

I have no idea what body parts are doing what with this baby, I never never never had a clue with dd either. I was always amazed at the MW feeling my tum and telling me stuff, like 'the baby is all over to one side, or the back is here', I was always so shocked!

I'm excited as I get to meet my midwife this friday, it'll be nice to get measured etc and to hear the heart beat. Fingers crossed dd is good.

I went mad last week on eBay buying stuff for dd, she had grown out of all of her clothes all of a sudden. I got so confused about what size to buy her, I felt like a dunce. I find ths sizings quite confusing, but so far everything that has arrived (so exciting) in the post has fitted. I got her a denim jacket! So so cute. And it's lovely and uni sex so might just do this little one too.

NervousAt20 · 12/08/2012 10:43

Glad your feeling alot better swiss and I hope it all works out for you Smile

Good luck tomorrow mrswee

The doggy nappies are mainly for older dogs that are incontenant and medication doesn't work very well and owners can't cope with the mess but still want their dog, have seen a few people use them successfully before

I had a very nice lie in this morning until the dog decided it was time you get up to move downstairs to sleep Angry he's a lazy boy now says bless him but I weren't impressed that I had to get up with him the little sod

28 weeks today Grin I saw someone the other day and she said "omg are you still pregnant it seems like its been forever" I almost kissed her like thank god someone else thinks so! Then turned to give my best "I told you so" state at DP who thinks its going so quick

Elizadoesdolittle · 12/08/2012 10:47

Just marking my place. Didn't get in till 1:30am last night so feeling shattered today. It seems I can't do late nights anymore even when I'm not drinking. Although I did treat myself to a cheeky cocktail, and very nice it was too.

DesperateHousewife21 · 12/08/2012 11:32

I need a car seat that is ideally under £100 that you can fit into a base rather than using the seat belt but NOT Graco and can't be isofix.
Any ideas??

applepieinthesky · 12/08/2012 11:55

I have no idea how much weight I've put on as I have stopped weighing myself but I still fit into some of my normal jeans and trousers so I'm quite happy.

kissyfur · 12/08/2012 12:01

How about a Britax car seat dh21 ours has a base that you attach with the seat belt?

Chunkychicken · 12/08/2012 12:34

Have you looked on Kiddicare DH? There are so many choices about it all, I get very Confused

MissMummy1 · 12/08/2012 12:35

Kiddicare had maxicosi carseats for £105 last time I looked. Slightly over what you want to pay but if they have one of their extra 20% off offers you'll get it cheaper. We're getting a red one but going to get it from boots as it's £130 there but our voucher will bring it down to the same price and we'll get about another tenner in points to spend on me other baby bits and pieces!

Passmethecrisps · 12/08/2012 12:37

Sorry I can't help with the car seat DH

I was feeling fine about my weight gain - went from 8st 9Ibs to 9st 11Ibs at 5ft 2. I say was. Bought a dress and a pair of work trousers yesterday - I could hardly get the trousers on at all - never mind buttoned. They are obviously going back! Humph.

Does anyone else notice their bump changing shape when showering? When I come out of the shower it seems all low down then I can actually see it moving up like it's unfurling. I whipped the quilt off me this morning and could see bump responding to the light.

horseylady · 12/08/2012 12:51

My ponies going today :( they've just text to say can they come shortly :( :( feeling very guilty but I know shell be well looked after and hopefully they'll buy her at a later date but :( lots of tears expected later :(

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