October 2013 - wobbling and sweating through the last trimester

[roxvox]

Baby due dates/sexes/name choices here

I bought some plimsolls from primark in a bigger size than usual for £4 as can't fit my work shoes any more but didn't want to buy expensive new shoes just for a few weeks. The rest of the time I am in flip flops or sandals.

Morning just a quick one for anyone thinking of reusables little lamb are doing a deal for 9 pocket nappies one size for £45 they only are doing 35 packs I have one its just for today too!! its on there facebook and their web page

My feet went up a whole size in my last pregnant I have never had to wear bigger than a size 5 ever in my life could even get away with a 4 occasionally but since I had dd I have to wear a 6 without fail its depressing to me as I'm only 5ft 2 lol

Well I've been up since 6 and have so far been desperate for a wee 4 times. Not just "oh I think I'll have a wee" but really needed too. Baby must be squishing me or something.

Thanks so much for all your advice - it is very appreciated. it is so good having a forum here. I am so worried but guess no way is a good way. My best friends experience recently sounds so awful that I know I cant rely on anything going to plan, and think id so so much rather have a planned cs than an emergency cs (after hours of agony!). Guess im abit distrought as the only day my midwife centre has a birth/labour/parenting day where we look at birth options my husband cant come so fear hell be panicking as much as me on the day! But I know itll all be fine in the end and cant wait for it all to be over and have my little bambino here!

pseudo my problem is when I stand up. So will be sat at my desk, and 'oh i think I'll have a wee'. Then stand up, and baby presses down on my bladder, and I then literally waddle through the office as am suddenly desperate. Every time. Glamorous!

bowlfull I'm the same, don't really need a wee then when I stand up and start walking it feels like I'm going to wet myself!! Haha.

I'm nervous about the birth, but mostly just want lo to come out safe and sound. but I'm just trying to.remember that.chances are everything will be fine and go to plan!!

Morning everyone

Congratulations, Sanji
I can't add anything to the advice given, empress, but hope you are able to find a way to calm the anxiety.
Any news, roxvox?

A pretty rubbish night here - just couldn't get comfy, then DH started snoring like a warthog so I took myself off to the sofa.
However, the boy has redeemed himself as my mini-shopping spree yesterday evening seems to have inspired him and he is all motivated to decorate and sort the room that will eventually be for the baby this weekend

So it's off shopping I go again...

Good morning! I know lots of you are far more organised than me but incase anyone is interested, I have just ordered the Maxi-cosi Carbriofix car seat and Easy fix base from babiesrus for £129 which is FAR cheaper than I've seen elsewhere. They have 22% off everything until Sunday (because Prince George was born on 22nd).
Day 3 of summer holidays and so far I have achieved very little...... really need to get motivated - have done nothing for this poor baby. Her bedroom is a building site but DH has been really busy at work so hasn't had time to fix the walls, replace the window or fit the radiator! Once the walls are flat (ish!), I can paint and get carpet and but furniture but can't do anything until he has done his bit. I know that its not his fault that he hasn't had time to do it but baby is due in 10 weeks which does not seem long at all!
Also wanted to add to the sentiments of some of the other first timers. Entire threads seem to pass without me posting, that is only because I don't often feel I have anything valuable to add but the advice from the ladies who already have DCs has been amazing. I have written a hospital bag list, looked up child benefit, learnt about the best breast pads and maternity pads and gained so much piece of mind from you all. So thankyou mummy-gurus!

Morning all. Another sleepless night here too... I just can't find a comfortable position. I regret not buying the pregnancy pillow now, when we went baby shopping last week.

And all of you ladies who go on the sofa when your DH snores... either you are angels or I'm a monster... as, if DP snores, I kick him out and quite literally!

flyer blimey! it's a lot of dresses! none you like? I'm afraid it's all a compromise in pregnancy, beggars can't be choosers :-) I'm also not happy with my swimsuits for holidays but will just have to bear it... by the way, as I believe you are exactly the same size as me (5'4'' and normally size 8 right?), I find that Pretty Pregnant dresses always fit me really nicely, and they don't break the bank. I have one very similar to this one and it fits perfectly and is not frumpy. They don't have a massive choice, cuts and colours, but I just trust the fit. I also have no idea what shoes to wear... and the wedding we go to is in mid August so also expecting swollen feet.

congrats on your promotion sanji! Don't let any stupid comments ruin it! You deserve it and it's all yours

orange you mentioned you always shop at Waitrose so, if you want to cut spending, you could switch supermarkets? I also buy everything organic and am really fussy about quality but find that Sainsbury's organic selection is great. DP likes to go to Waitrose and I like to go to Sainsbury's so we do a bit of both and, frankly, I really can't see a massive difference, apart from price! I actually had some yuk veg from Waitrose the other week... but somehow Waitrose always ends up so much more expensive...

roxvox hope your leg is better and you are ok today x

umlauf what a lovely landlady!

roofio of course it will be fine, you are a trooper!

And re: growing feet... yes, same here... one size up after DS and it stayed this way. They say it's the only thing that doesn't go back after birth. It doesn't mean I'm going to go up one size again with DS2 right??

ps. new mums - do you want to add your due dates etc... to our spreadsheet? Top of this thread?

Thanks for the babiesrus tipoff Ruby - just bought changing bag, moses basket mattresses and sheets - whoop!

Morning ladies!

I am just back from the doctors. She said that the purple patch is a gathering of veins that has come on as a result of pregnancy and the hot weather. Her advice was to keep it elevated as much as possible and to go back and see her if I get any calf pain, although there is no correlation between the purple patch and DVT. Phew
Thanks for all of your well wishes and advice. Glad to have had it checked out, even if I did feel as though I was wasting her time a bit!

Clapham, we tried using www.mysupermarket.co.uk last week to enter in our shop and see if it is cheaper elsewhere as I too thought Waitrose was probably way more expensive. Asda was about 50p cheaper in total on the foods they had, sainsburies and tesco were actually a few pounds more expensive. Ocado were also more expensive, even though it is the same waitrose food which was interesting. Asda didn't have quite a few of the things we needed in stock though (fennel, kholrabi, 1 pint size of organic skimmed milk, sun blush tomatoes, mussels, plaice fillets, canellini beans or pomegranate) which are probably not seen as every day essential foods but are not exactly exotic and are the sort of thing we always buy. (Oh dear how middle class do I sound?!) I will try it again this week and see if a different shop is better for this week's recipes, maybe buying basics somewhere else and going to the local Waitrose to buy anything missing.

DH has suggested we eat the same food this month (that means no meat for him, we usually do two versions of the same thing) to see how much of a difference that makes to spending. Oh dear a miserable month for him as he is a big carnivore!

Glad you got it checked roxvox and that it is nothing to worry about. Definitely don't think it was a waste of time.

Glad all ok roxvox. Great purchasing legally!!
empress I'm only down for an elcs for medical reasons but I'm trying to get out of it. It really isn't an easy an option and it hurts for weeks afterwards. I'm a bit scared of labour too but having done the cs first time I think anything is better than that!

Have felt very little movement since yesterday afternoon and decided to come into my walk in centre today. Lady at desk was horrified I waited so long and scolded me that I should have come in as soon as I felt no movement.

Panicked me a bit but glad to say she's checked heartbeat and there is one, just waiting to be monitored now..... Glad they take it so seriously though..

Glad heartbeat is all fine, hope the monitoring goes ok funkky.
We seem to have some naughty little babies in our group worrying their mummies at the moment.

Glad you're being checked funkyy.

I might have mentioned before that I go on holiday next Friday to an island off the Essex coast that is on accessible by road for two 4 hour periods per 24 hours.
I'm starting to worry about what if I get reduced movements whilst I'm away? There is an air ambulance obvs for 'real' emergencies but I doubt they'd be pleased at coming out for a feeling of vague unease....

Bring your notes and just call for advice if you need it badger.
They seemed to suggest to others to try cold drinks/laying down for a couple of hours on your side to some others anyway so you could that while waiting for the tides to turn in the event.
Hopefully we have had our fair share of reduced movements now though!

psudeo my only advice would be that when u are busy or pre occupied u are less likely to feel movements, so allow yourself time each day of your holiday to sit or lay down for an hour or so and check for baby moving then. X

I already went for monitoring this Monday Orange which is why I'm worrying. I will try all tricks first and then call for advice. Thanks!

Thanks all :) Am being proactive on the anxiety front with ordering a tens machine and a book and cd on relaxation! Glad I had a panic in good time so I can address my concerns early at least! :)

Never brought n e thing clothing wise in m&s before but just noticed they do underwear catering for bigger ladies and saw a pack of 5 plain black granny pants (perfect for the few weeks post birth) just wondered what there sizing usually comes up like before I trek over there? And they do some not bad ones 3 for £10 for normal day to day so not a bad price

Hi all,not posted in a while but been keeping up as much as I can with you all. Can't believe some of you only have 7 weeks to go! I'm 27 weeks as of yesterday. Nice milestone, although slightly dreading all the aches and pains of the third trimester!
Had some reassurance on the job front from my boss and feeling less anxious about my return to work after mat leave. Have chilled out a lot this week and like others have said, my heads not really in a work place anymore so I think that helps too. More important things to think about after all.
In other news, got some great news this morning in the form of a £1083 redress from our previous mortgage provider. We were never overcharged that amount but due to an error on some of the paperwork they sent customers over a set period of time, they are paying back the interest customers paid during that time. Feels like a little lottery win, although will probably do the boring/sensible thing and pop it in our savings account, as tempting as it is to spend it on pretty baby things....or a spa break!