October 2013 - Are we neary *there* yet?!

[MrsHoratioNelson]

Welcome, welcome, sit down, put your feet up.

Spreadsheet here

Checking in! On hols so will post properly later this week.

Pinkforboys, I wanted a petrol sun blue cover for our bee plus but apparently they don't do them. So we went for royal blue.

Good luck today Textbook Orange and Clapham!

monkeytree and . I know the feeling, I'd love to be able to start shifting the last bits of furniture around myself and patience isn't my strong point! I'm just telling myself it'll all come together in the end and going off and making myself some tea...

Pink - I had it and my arm felt bruised for a couple of days but it wasn't marked and I couldn't see where it had actually been done.

Wow legally that's amazing. I'm slightly jealous you'll have had three weeks of baby snuggles by the time I finish work! Which is obviously my own fault for being an eejit and not finishing earlier

Has anyone seen good deals on raspberry leaf capsules? My midwife said they're easier to take than as a tea, but they're really expensive in Holland and Barrett.

Holland and Barrett have the tea and tablets on buy one get one half price at the moment here

Has anyone had advice from midwife about when to start taking? Reading online different people recommend starting anywhere from 32 weeks to 40 weeks.

Good luck to everyone scanning today and fingers crossed for moving placentas.

I bought new bras a few weeks ago in 34 G but the past few days I can't wait to get it off at night as they've become so tight. I measured myself this morning and am a 36FF, so my ribcage must have expanded which explains why they were so sore a fee days ago.

I'm tempted just to buy some cheap pull on bras from Asda that will be ok for nursing too. They don't offer very much lift though and I looked quite flat chested when I tried one on last week but I'm sick of buying bra's that only fit for a few weeks. I only like bra shopping when it's nice sexy ones.

Thanks OrangeBlossom2! My midwife recommended taking them from 36 weeks onwards, and to start off with 3 a day and work up to 9 a day as you get to your due date. I was figuring the bottles wouldn't last long at 9 a day, though perhaps by that stage I'll just want the baby out and will be willing to do anything it takes!

I have some tea that my friend gave me. I don't think it is as strong as the tablets but won't start drinking it just yet. (I am 32+2)

Oh MoN - it may be totally nuts, but I was wondering if a bikini top would work for breastfeeding, at least for a couple of weeks or until my size settles down.. I have a couple that still fit and are comfy and could be shoved aside...

I'm wearing crop tops from sainsburys atm and they're very comfy but I don't think I'd be able to get round them for feeding. I keep meaning to order those silky ones from John Lewis everyone recommended but haven't got round to them yet.

just on the train in my way homr from a lovely long weekend at my parents. Baby is being extra wriggly today and the little girl sat opposite just shouted very loudly, "ah mum, I can see the baby moving in that lady's tummy!!" the mum was mortified but I thought it was so funny!!!

ah roofio thats sweet

good luck to all ladies scanning today

Had a busy but fun weekend showing some calves at a local agricultural show, and a new baby calf born this morning

Starting to get geared up for the kids going back to school - only just over a week left

Having a pamper day I got my eyebrows and lip waxed (I had not done my lip all pregnancy i thought it about time!) and I am getting a file and polish done in a bit too thought i needed it.

I bought the last few bit for hospital bag and bubs some starter formula in case i don't feel like booby feeding at hospital (if i pph again) or it does not work, was going to go with hipp but its harder to get hold of so just went with Sma hope she take to it. Also boots has 3 for 2 on all baby stuff so I bought 3 different small bottle in case she does not like one, you can i tell i have FF before lol :)

x post so cute roofio :)

I've never had a bikini body sparkleigh so no bikini tops lying around. The John Lewis ones are expensive which would be fine of you only needed one but you'd need atleast 3.

the jojo mamen bebe sleep nursing bras I've bought seem great. Just like crop tops really but cross over at the front so you can easily get a boon out. they were £16 for 2 so not top bad!!

I did have a Kok at them roofio but I don't think they'd do much for my saggy boobs.

According to the size chart the Bravado silk only fits up to an F cup in a 36 back.

yeah they aren't massively supportive, just better for something at night to hold breast pads in really!!

Argh such a bad night. Me not the lo. Sick of not being able to sleep. Sick of not being comfortable.
Getting that constant ache feeling in my tummy now. And feeling generally shit.
Snapping at FH this morning. Luckily he is being nice.
Lo has gone down for a nap now n all I want to do is sit. But got his food to prep.

Sry me me me post but im feeling shit and self indulging.

Moan over.

I think I'll just need to put up with being saggy for a while. I can't justify the cost of the nursing bras I really like especially when they won't fit for long.

sorry you're feeling rubbish gt
last few days my tummy has been so itchy!! its just my tummy so sure its just skin stretching, but it's driving me mad!!!

Thanks orange have just ordered some raspberry lead tea (20 bags) and capsules (30) but hoping they don't take the 10 working days to deliver as per the website! Got both for approx £6 with free delivery. Reading all the posts they may not last but I'm thinking I might start with 1 tablet and 2 cups of tea a day and see how I go. Think I'll be googling ways to actually induce labour too once I hit the 37 week mark!

I've done nothing on the bra front other than buy some cheap bigger size bras in the meantime from Sainsburys and Dunnes. Not going to buy any nursing bras in case feeding isn't successful (as I doubt it will be). I'd love to successfully breastfeed but I'm not a natural at it and I just don't see how it could work with a young toddler as well...I won't have the time for lengthy feeding sessions pinned to the sofa during the day!

I think we're all getting to that stage now GT. I just feel like a big fat lump now and it's making me miserable.

I'm the sane warlin. I've had problems with milk production with all my previous babies and had to give up. I really want it to work this time but it will be even harder with a baby who can't breathe and suck at the same time.

Hello all - well, your placenta-raising thoughts seem to have worked, as it has moved up by a whole 1cm This is amazing news as apparently once it starts moving it should continue to grow upwards. I'm incredibly relieved, and although it's still classed as Grade II I am feeling positive that it's moving in the right direction finally!

Fingers firmly crossed for similarly good news from the rest of the club - will check back later x

My GTT results are normal - hooray! I'm celebrating by eating loads of carbs :o

Yay textbook good news! Still not an excuse to do any silly lifting or anything but so glad it is moving in the right direction.