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November 2012 - but that starts on Thursday

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StuntNun · 26/10/2012 17:23

Previous ante-natal thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1593492-November-2012-babies-arriving-thick-and-fast

Post-natal thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1579907-November-2012-babies-are-here-at-last

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
FatimaLovesBread · 30/10/2012 11:39

Morning all! I went back to bed about 2 am and managed to get some broken sleep.
Going to do some more housework today, well and truly nesting. Also, I want to keep myself and my brain busy. One of our friends dad who we've known years is critically ill in hospital so i'm texting my friend and trying to stay positive and think positive thoughts Sad

Can anyone recommend anything for really dry, scabby lips? They've been dry for a good few weeks now, with big dry bits like scabs. I keep putting lip balm on. Normally when I have a cold and get sore lips they sort themselves out in no time.

Lilliana · 30/10/2012 11:40

Went off to see friends yesterday - a 1 1/2 hr train journey each way. Was lovely to see them all but won't be wondering that far from home again until after baby is born; I was hurting and have very sore hips/groin today :(

Have a HV coming today so need to get off my arse and clean up a bit (but not too much!) Still not really sure why they are coming but keep having odd panic attacks that I don't have things like a stair gate (do I really think that I will need them with a newborn?! Confused)

Have been given another bag of lovely baby clothes so they are in the wash now and hoping the rain stays away so I can dry them - tumble drier coming on Friday.

Could someone send Brian to me when they are done with him? Got loads he could do for me Grin

Hope things are going well for everyone waiting for and with babies. In particular Tits I so hope they sort you out soon and congrats to caped

Must ... get ... off ... sofa ...

kissyfur · 30/10/2012 11:43

fatima have you got lanishoh cream in your hospital bag? That will sort your lips out

Iheartpasties · 30/10/2012 11:49

kissy lovely news about you becoming an auntie. Congrats!

georgee · 30/10/2012 12:01

I remember in my young, free and single days, when I worked in London, shopped in LK Bennett, that sort of thing, spending about £12 on a tiny (really tiny) tube of what SpaceNK called something like 'Miracle Rescue Balm' which was supposed to work on lips, elbows and nipples (though I had no idea why you'd want to put it on your nipples at the time, apart from possibly something sh*g-related). Looking at the ingredients list it was 100% Lanolin. Friend of mine that had just had her second baby took one look and said 'You can get a giant pot of that from Boots for about a fiver, it's stuff you use for your nipples when you're breastfeeding.' And no doubt rolled her eyes at me at the same time ...

My point being, Fatima, that anything Lanolin based will do your lips no end of good, and is even sold as miracle rescue balm in Space NK! But I'd buy it from Boots if I were you, as I should have done in the first place. Blush

SwissArmyWife · 30/10/2012 12:32

chunky I've been feeling like that since 36 weeks :( it's getting rather tiring I can tell you! Bet I'll go over due now..

kissy Aw that is lovely, hope your nephew gets to go home soon!

lane is she your first? I had no niggles, pains, BH etc with my first, and she arrived the night before her due date!
It's probably why I'm feeling so impatient this time as it feels as though I could go in to labour any day, when in reality I've probably got a good couple of weeks to go yet sob

ValiumQueen · 30/10/2012 12:43

Is detective around?

I need to take Jacob to sodding hospital as he has lost 11% of his weight at 6 days. He is fine but they want bloods and if electrolytes out, they would want to keep us in for observation of feeding. I am not happy about this, but feel torn as obviously want to do right by my baby. Any thoughts? Or anyone else with experience?

applepieinthesky · 30/10/2012 12:44

lane my mum said she never had any niggles at all with me or my brother until the day she had us so it doesn't necessarily mean you will go over.

I was cooking pasta for lunch but forgot it was on and burned it Blush Baby brain or what.

Passmethecrisps · 30/10/2012 12:55

Hallo ladies.

tits your induction date is the same day as my due date. Fingers crossed we both get babies by then!

I feel a lot chirpier today. I have no idea why but I won't complain.

Great news about your neice kissy. Babies everywhere!

I am sure the Lanisoh tube actually says can be used on chapped lips. I might crack mine open - I have such dry lips and cannot get enough liquid over my throat.

No plans for today. Today's diary would be embarrassing so I am not putting it on. Just imagine me sat on my backside.

Final note - I am very jealous of those saying they feel their bodies are ready. I feel nothing of the sort. I currently feel like my body is quite happy with the status quo and it might never want to spit this baby out

TheDetective · 30/10/2012 12:56

Will PM you VQ

Passmethecrisps · 30/10/2012 12:57

Erk VQ. That sounds concerning. No sign of detective yet today. I hope everything is ok.

Passmethecrisps · 30/10/2012 13:00

Yikes detective! Don't sneak up on pregnant ladies like that. Actually . . . Do sneak up.

Welcome jim

I have burned my tongue on my soup. Might need to get some flapjack out the freezer to ease the pain!

StuntNun · 30/10/2012 13:06

VQ I'm no expert but my DS1 lost 'too much' weight in the first few days and the hospital wanted to start supplementing with formula. I refused because while he had lost 12% of his birthweight he was feeding, having wet nappies and gaining weight, just not as quickly as they wanted. To me it seems somewhat arbitrary to say losing 10% is fine but losing 11% is bad, they need to assess baby's health in more detail. I hope they set your mind at ease at the hospital and don't pressure you into anything you're not comfortable with.

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ValiumQueen · 30/10/2012 13:09

Not yet got pm but will check on phone before I go off radar.

TheDetective · 30/10/2012 13:10

It won't let me send...

TheDetective · 30/10/2012 13:13

Ok, I've sent it via facebook, but I suspect your mega security settings may mean you can't see it Grin

It might be in your 'other' messages box.

Basically, the jist is, trust your instincts and do what you feel is right if you are happy with him in all other aspects.

TheDetective · 30/10/2012 13:15

Did I make you jump pass?! BOO!!!

God help you tomorrow with the trick or treaters Grin

MissMummy1 · 30/10/2012 13:19

Detective all your talk of baked pots over the past week has left me craving them. In laws just gone and found they've left us a mahoosive bag of spuds from their garden! Most of them v big! Norn Irish baked tatties in MM1's house for lunch!! (is it unreasonable to have 3?!)

Knackered but after all my moans I quite enjoyed their visit. If they are that self-reliant all the time they are welcome back whenever!! (if they bring their beautiful dog!)

Sophiathesnowfairy · 30/10/2012 13:20

I was cooking pasta for lunch too but we went to Burger King instead!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 30/10/2012 13:21

I am 7th as well, this could be a good day[hgrin]

DesperateHousewife21 · 30/10/2012 13:22

I felt like this morning my body was gearing up, her head felt v low and I could feel every tiny movement on my bladder but that seems to have gone now.

Then ds was playing up and I got stressed at him so makes me think its going to be a lot harder when she comes along so don't mind waiting a bit!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 30/10/2012 13:27

Oh no mm nothing like a Northern Irish Tayto ( if you'll pardon the pun) logo for 4.

Why can't 5 nearly 6 years old girls sit still to watch tv? Why to they have to be standing on their head, standing Up bending over watching it through their legs, head on the seat of the chair, legs over the back, oh and sitting normally for a minute there.......But now lying on the chair head on the arm......there could be a nature programme about her.

8year old is growing out of it.

Body ready but Brian is not ready for baby yet![hwink]

applepieinthesky · 30/10/2012 13:28

I'm so bored yet don't have the energy to do anything Confused

Titsalinabumsquash · 30/10/2012 13:29

Does Cyclizine cause extreme drowsiness does anyone know? I feel like I'm in different world, really having to drag my eyes open and keep my head up straight. Still not kept anything down. Sad

Titsalinabumsquash · 30/10/2012 13:30

My Hoover is called Brian (because he's not the messiah he's a very naughty boy!) Grin

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