December 2012, 'Christmas rush' has a different meaning for us this year!

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Thought we should have a shiny new thread.

I need to get DP to get the pram down from the loft- we got ours back in August as he went to New York and was able to buy it there for about £200 less than here
We've gone for the Uppababy Vista, it's lovely and has amazing little sun shade things that pop out so no faffing with those godawful parasols!

Yeah I was induced at 35+3 and had steroids.

I've just put my pre pregnancy skinnies on

I haven't ventured near my pre-preg jeans yet. Am quite scared of them.

terrywogan I've gone for the Vista as well. If I had only known I was expecting in April I would have bought one in NY too... What colour did you go for? I've gone for Mica. Soooooo looking forward to it arriving on Monday.

pre pregnancy jeans spotty? Wow! Good for you!

2Blessed- we were boring and went for Jake Black as we don't know what flavour this baby is! It's got an easily adjustable handle too, as DP is 6'4" and I'm 5'3" we will need it! I like the fact the carry cot is suitable for overnight sleeping too, so will be happy to use it for naps.

I had my eye on the Vista for ages too. In the end I got a Mutsy Evo, which is quite similar but a bit cheaper and slightly narrower (will hopefully make all the difference as the entrance to our flat is going to be a bit difficult to navigate). I've seen a few Vistas around though and always feel a bit hard done by as they look so nice, especially with that huge basket underneath!

Re changing bags I want this one but I can't decide whether to get it now or wait and get one reduced in the January sales (could use the free Boots one in the interim, it'll be big enough at the beginning but probably not once we start with the cloth nappies).

He's all official, had his lunch in the changing room at mothercare! He's on lunch #2 now then going to test his new bouncy chair

Hope dh's hand is easily mended,utopian

Yay for those out of hospital :)

Giraffe, I've got 2 cloth nappies in a make up bag in my boots freebie, it's plenty big enough. Only reason I'll change is to a rucksack - the sling is so much easier than a buggy!

Thanks, I was thinking I'd need to have more than 2 with me when out and about, maybe not though. Probably paranoid - I do tend to carry the kitchen sink around with me anyway in general!

2 nappies, wet bag, cotton wool, change mat, spare vest+babygrow, muslin. Wallet, keys, phone, water bottle. Job done :)

We're on cloth nappies too, but I would think you need more than 2 nappies when baby is small if you're out for a full afternoon say- I suppose they could go in a separate bag though.

Remember there will be more room for nappies if you ate breastfeeding. I used to have to lug round soooo much stuff with the others. I will be a very happy lady if I get to ebf this time.

spotty impressed with the jeans, you give me hope...

pidj they've taken x rays and put some sort of brace on it for now, with an appointment to be checked on Tuesday. He's not going to be able to do much of anything with it for a while though..

Yay for Rafa!

I GOT A CUDDLE had to be really careful of his central line but he was so calm and content laying on me

Yay for Felix and cuddles spotty

Aww lovely to hear you got a
Cuddle spotty

Just back from mw and sweep booked for 2 weeks time... Bring it on!!!

Left house at 9:30, home 1:30. Change before, midday-ish and after feed when we got back :)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Spotty :o

I'm back in my 14s, not sure about my 12s that may take a little longer...

We went for the mutsy Evo too after I had my heart set on the vista dp said it was too expensive and it was too heavy for me

Felix has had is oxygen switched right off now and I'm on my way home hoping dd will be pleased to see me!

Yay for cuddles spotty and felix

Oh and even more well done for felix being off oxygen! I'm sure dd will be thrilled you're home spotty

Tadpoles been really quiet today. Just in the bath but then think I'll have a lay down and a poke. See if we can get him/her moving.

Yey for cuddles spotty, must have been lovely.
I've been helping my mum out all day and I'm exhausted! She's not even a demanding patient and I've not really done much just up and down stairs with cups of tea. I've packed her off for a nap and I'm having a doggy cuddle!

Grrrrr!!! I HATE TFL! Still trying to get home from Victoria!!! Been hear an hour!!!!!!! Grrrr left work at 4. I won't miss this! Tomorrow is my last day and finish at midday

Rant over
Hope all are well

Oh but emily Victoria station has a burrito stand!! Mmmmmm yum!

I want a burrito. There's an amazing new burrito bar in Newcastle but I don't see us getting into the city till after Christmas now :(

Can't believe it! Finally got on a train only for a passenger to pull the emergency cord so his colleague could get the train!!!! Arrr