March 2014 - thread 5 - Dating scans in full swing

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Lyra definitely get a wrap instead - they are sooo much more comfortable! Agree about Victoria Slinglady, she also sells on eBay and her own website. Just as good as a Moby but a third of the price, and can resell for near enough what you paid when you're finished with it.

Evening all. Glad scans went well.

Prams. I have no idea what any of the models you are talking snout actually are I have to admit, I'm not a fan of shopping. I'm more of a 'get a recommendation, buy it, done' kind of girl. And I hate clothes shops too. Buy almost everything online. Does that make me a complete weirdo?

I am very interested in getting a wrap sling though. I have a baby Bjorn which is great for walks and that kind of thing, but not super comfy for being at home. I feel lacking in confidence about how to tie a wrap one securely. I'd love to get one I could bf in rather than be tied to the sofa watching House box sets

There is a sling meet/library/consultation thingy in my city that is advertised on FB. I'm thinking I might go. Anyone been to this sort of thing before?

Hey all

Thanks for the warm welcome may not be able to keep up with all the posts but will try my best!

I keep looking at pushchair/travel system/pram things, even when people in the street walk by im like "Oooohhhh" . I used to want an icandy when ds was little but we could never afford it!! Seen a graco travel system which you can buy the car cradle for which looks good and has fairly good review, but willing to keep my options open!!

Oooh slings, hmmmm I got told they were really good and handy so may have to invest in one this time round .

I have tbh I was really bad this evening and could only stomach a macdonalds no one slap me

The nausea is crap isnt it ladies, and im hoping that we all dont suffer too badly for much longet. I too get worse bowts of it every few days too but it still lingers every day one way or another!! Fx we all have relief soon!

So whens everyones scans?

Ice most of the sling meets have a library too so you can hire a sling for a small charge, worth going while you're pregnant to get an idea of what you would like then hire something once baby arrives if you're not 100% sure what would work best for you. Tying a stretchy wrap is really easy once someone has shown you how, you can fasten it on then leave it tied and just pop baby in and out when you need to. Can also breastfeed in it which is handy if you aren't confident feeding in public as the sling keeps everything covered!!

just love the tractor outfits haha!

we're pretty sure were going to go for the buffalo, but are gonna wait til it's in the shops to compare it to the chameleon, upon more research i like the changes that it has though.

it means we can sell it on after for a good price and also have heard they ae quite robust so will last more than one sprog.

slings?!

also hello abi and anyone else new to the thread!

Evening lovelies.

What is it about week 12 being a shocker? Thought we were meant to be over the hump of the sickness now!

I'm borrowing a wrap sling from a friend for the early months, and then I'm going back to my trusty Ergobaby carrier. Best baby purchase ever - much more comfy than the baby bjorn (which we also have but not the extra back support one) - up until I got pregnant the 2yr old was still happily going in it. (Is anyone still using a back carrier for their toddler when preg? Are we "allowed"?)

Ice I HATE shopping! I must have bought 2% of the kids stuff in the house. Everything else is hand me down or borrowed. Hopefully with a boy and a girl already we won't need to get much else oh feck apart from a new car

Abi welcome to the thread!

Edamame and Lumpy glad the scans went well!

Had my booking in this afternoon, all went well but gotta wait and see if I can have a water birth. They won't listen to heart beat till 22 weeks!!! Iv got a Doppler tho so listening in on that :-)

Welcome newbies x

Hey back at all the hello's! !

All exciting and glad that for the people who have already had scans are all well

Sarah wow is it really that late on for to hear the heartbeat. I so thought it was earlier im sure my one with ds was earlier, although that is having to remember a few years back now!! How much is a doppler then? What week can you start using it by? sorry being nosey

Yeh it's really late. With ds they started listening at 12 weeks. But it will be different everywhere. Someone ( sorry can't remember who) had a listen at their bookin in appt.
I got mine for £20 of eBay. It depends on the Doppler it's self but the one iv got can be used from 8 weeks.

Yeah I was gonna say im sure mine was about 12weeks with ds, but thats over 4years ago now, my friend whi is due in the next few days had hers quite late too, gonna check my schedule in my notes!! Really tempted to get a doppler if it is gonna be a lot later this time round goes to check notes whilst uploading ebay

Any recommendations for dopplers peeps?

With my DS (20 months) they listened for hb from 16 week appnt.

In terms of slings/carriers etc, I have my eye on a Boba 3G. Had a wee try of a friends and so much comfier than my Babybjorn and feels much closer somehow. As it's soft structured, you can just keep it tied around the waist in the house and pop baby in and out as needed. Waiting until after 20 week scan before I make any purchases like that though.

Morning everyone - and welcome all newbies!! I just cannot keep up with you lot! Couple busy days behind me, couple equally busy ahead. So much is going on on the thread, I feel like I will never be able to catch up properly...! Congratulations to all the recent scanees and my thoughts are with all of you who are gearing up for more headache and stress, all fingers crossed for you. To all of you still suffering of morning sickness - oh dear, what a bloody nuisance. Those who have to deal with annoying partners - shame on them, and stay strong and glowing, ladies! Hugs to all.

At my booking in, the mw said to make sure my 16 week appointment was definitely after the 16 week mark as they aren't allowed to listen to the heartbeat before then! Which is madness!

It's no wonder people get confused when everywhere gives different advice!!

pirates I don't see why you can't carry your toddler as long as it is comfortable for you.

grey I prefer that the buffalo seat is higher than the cam, and it's bigger. Totally out of my price range though unless I can pick up a second hand one right before baby is born.

We don't get to listen to baby's heartbeat till 16 weeks here. I remember being so nervous thinking "what if she doesn't find it?" It's a lovely thing to hear though.

Hello

Joining in. Not really sure of edd but at booking appt the said 17th March. Personally thinking 25th more likely. Third baba.... bricking it about scan which is 5th Sept, the day before I go back to work after ds2 . He is 14 months but I took a few extra weeks unpaid to avoid going back before Summer hols (working in schools). Dreading reaction at school. Very obvious bump already, my friend said she noticed three weeks ago!

Ps can I join a fb group, am on that way more than here.

Working9 I have been working just a month and will be telling them next week. eek, not looking forward to the reaction.

I would also like a Doppler recommendation please. All this waiting till scans is driving me mad

I have this doppler from last pregnancy, its ok. I don't think any of the home ones are half as good as the ones the midwives use but managed to find baby's heartbeat a couple of times so far this pregnancy so it can't be too bad!

Morning all. Anyone else feel like this is all flying by?

With my last pregnancy, they wouldn't listen for a heartbeat before 16wks because they didn't want us to worry if they couldn't find one. That's when it becomes easier apparently.

I love my wrap! Leaves hands free for other children/dogs, keeps baby close and warm, and stops everyone else grabbing them for a hold! Took a couple of tries to get used to tying it but then it's second nature. Pirates Ergos all the way! I used mine from a few months old up until I was several months pg with DC3. I think it's fine as long as it's comfortable.

Happy long weekend all - seems like we're all busy so wishing you all lots of energy and not much sleepiness!

I had one mw who didn't listen to the heartbeat at all. She said it told them nothing and shouldn't be used for reassurance as you can listen to it and 2 minutes later it could stop. She focused more on foetal movement.

Told my boys this morning. Mixed reaction. Ds1 went all silly but then said the baby can have his old dummies because he's a big boy and he'll help me look after it, ds2 was more bothered about his shreddies. They would both like a sister tho. No pressure there then!!!

Morning, morning.

Pirates yay, not just me that hates shopping! I don't feel like a weirdo We're actually going into town this morning because we have to have DS fitted for his first shoes (aww) but I've planned it like a military operation - this shop, that shop, home. In and out, no messing.

Thanks for all the sling chat folks. Rock, I think I will pop along to a sling meet and get them to demo them and help me tie it on. Maybe when I'm showing a bit more.

Welcome newbies. Workingforawhile and sosurprised I've been back at work after mat leave now for 3 weeks, same boat as you. I told my bosses just before I came back (it felt more honest) but haven't told colleagues yet. Will have too soon though, I'm starting to find my clothes are getting tight and I can't suck in the bump anymore.

Morning ladies (and welcome newcomers)

Update for you on the 'DP being a twat' situation...

Blazing row again last night. In which he clearly expressed that I'm the pregnant one, not him, so why should his life be affected before the birth etc. Apparently he should be allowed to do exactly as he pleases to let off steam. Also, if the rest of his life was going to be like that, he may as well leave etc... He threatened to leave AFTER I told him that the stress he's causing is making me ill.

So I told him to leave. That I'm not marrying a man who can't make sacrifices for his child. (He keeps smoking in the house etc...) And that I certainly won't be with a man who doesn't care that he's treating me so badly it's making me ill.

Well, something must have struck home. Complete attitude transplant. He apologised and consoled for about an hour. Then took me out. You know a man is aware of how badly he's been fucking up when he takes you back to the spot he proposed to 'make out' then takes you for a swanky meal while your eyes are nearly swollen shut from crying.

So, I have a bona fide promise that he's realised he needs to put my health first and that the toddler tantrums will stop when he doesn't get his own way. Considering it was getting to be an enormous row every other day, that can only be a good thing.

Watch this space, lets see if he's capable of packing in the selfishness.

Thanks to everyone for the support you've given me through all this. xx

I have a vcomin Doppler, which is the same as some midwives use. I was lucky tbh as the one iv got brand new is about £150 but got it for £20 second hand but was never used. I think the best thing to do is read up on all the different types there are as its personal preference and see where the deals are on the one you like.