MARTIANS 2014 - Thread 7: Are you due next March? Do you have wrecking balls for breasts? Getting moist over iCandys? Then come and talk shyte with us..

[PramQueen1971]

Thread 6

Prammy how about some suodocreme in between at night too? Luckily I'm not having that trouble despite massive boobs.

My SIL had a Quinny. She loved it, but MrM and I hated pushing it when we looked after her. What you also need to remember Pram is you're both tall, so need to find a pram that has an extendable handle, which a lot of them don't.

pram can you tuck a piece of gauze (get it from the chemist) between?? That's what we do with patients. Also wash and dry thoroughly twice a day. Not implying you don't wash but I know I don't always dry properly!!!

"Not implying you don't wash"!

I don't like going to bed naked, but anything with a waistband is annoying me at the mo and nighties in the shops seem to be too short and clingy.

Old ladies have the right idea.

I was in the charity shop today and I saw one of those long cotton nightdresses they wear.

I gave it a wash because somebody may have died in it and put it on just now. Tis a revelation! I feel like somebody from the 18th century, and it even has little blue roses stitched on to it

Didn't mean to offend Pram. You'll find the same rules apply to discussions of routines as do to politics and religion.

Loving the buggy chat. I'm having a Bug Bee. It's the only thing that fits in the car. DD and I spent a good couple of hours at our local baby shop today. The shop assistant wedged a couple if others in but frankly, I'm not up for a buggy battle (mostly involving the removal of wheels from what I could tell) while the other two kill each other in the back or play chicken in the road.

Off to a baby shower tonight. Is it wrong to hope someone throws one for me this time? I definitely can't request someone to can I?

Didn't mean to offend Pram. You'll find the same rules apply to discussions of routines as do to politics and religion.

Loving the buggy chat. I'm having a Bug Bee. It's the only thing that fits in the car. DD and I spent a good couple of hours at our local baby shop today. The shop assistant wedged a couple if others in but frankly, I'm not up for a buggy battle (mostly involving the removal of wheels from what I could tell) while the other two kill each other in the back or play chicken in the road.

Off to a baby shower tonight. Is it wrong to hope someone throws one for me this time? I definitely can't request someone to can I?

Place marking coz I'm knackered and can't process anything tonight. My brain aches!!

I've skimmed through, who's boss was being a bitch - does she call ur landline or mobile? If she calls ur landline can u record the call with ur mobile? Then u have solid proof.

Hope you're all ok - ill be back tomorrow when I can contribute something helpful and not take 5 mins to form a sentence. Lol!!

Oh, I told my boss today at school - I got a hug and told to take it easy!! It's not easy to take it easy in a class of reception children!!

Just marking my place

Today I had complete baby brain. Went to open the car window and opened the door instead at 40mph! Think it's time to start locking my self in the car haha!

BNMum welcome aboard

Any more scans today?

Does latte with Bailey's count as alcohol? Or does the boiling water get rid (pretty sure I know the answer but humour me!!)

Alcohol! But a unit's worth should be ok shouldn't it?

Beccadugs- ditto. Mybclothes don't fit and I am lying awake at over finances -this is our 3rd..

Thanks for all the pram advice!

jol shamefully I can't seem to join any of the free cycle local groups. To be honest, I'd rather have my nieces gak on a second hand pram (it was new off the back of a lorry) when they got it!

I will see what they think of the offer.

Re sweaty tits, bit of talc can help once the rash clears up.

Wow. I'm nowhere near thinking about routines . Just wondering why I feel so sick and look so big at only 11 weeks!! ( but it is no. 3!)

Wonder, who are you? Are you new and if so, welcome

Jolls & Maybs thank you so much for the pram/mum advice. Mum described me as having an 'attitude' and I really was starting to wonder if I was being unreasonable, but I am loathe to agree to a mum-bought pram that I've never heard of, pushed or seen!

Thanks, also, for fungal tit advice. It's really not so bad at the moment but I've always prided myself on my pert (and natural!) knockers and don't fancy scabby tits. Sudocrem is a great idea, so is the gauze and, Marbie, what time do you take your bra off at night?

Hottie, I want one of your Edwardian nighties! I've always wanted to waft around fabulously in <a class="break-all" href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=www.vintagetextile.com/images/Edwardian/4021a.jpg&imgrefurl=www.vintagetextile.com/new_page_21.htm&h=550&w=340&sz=47&tbnid=u19U29Tpp32dEM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=56&zoom=1&usg=__KsDKq44YdR5-BD9uL2xqfYeODj0=&docid=nlDvPTOty2GIoM&sa=X&ei=ESoqUtemEZCVhQflzIGoCA&sqi=2&ved=0CEcQ9QEwAA&dur=2676" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">summat like this

Is 'prided' a word?

Gawjus hope you're doing ok.

Hotcross I am actually envying that nightie right now.

So pleased it's Fri night because it means I've no work to sit and do for tomorrow. DH is away, so my plan is sit on sofa in pjs and watch Tuesday's Bake off, then book. Sheer bliss. Should probably do 10 mins on exercise bike at some point but will see how we go!

Pram prided is a word

I'm sorry to come to you for more advice but I really need some honesty as to whether I am being unreasonable: You all know how skint th'usband and I are (thanks to his gambling) and that we are having to move any time now due to house being demolished etc. Well, it is his son's eighth birthday next weekend and DH is insisting he will be buying him a bike at a cost of £100. Now, I know £100 for an eight year-old's birthday will not seem a lot of money to most of you and I am categorically not a tight arse when it comes to gifting. However, I feel resentful of the fact that DH is eager to spend that kind of money when he has gambled so frivolously for over a year and hence left us nothing for baby thus far. We don't have a stick of furniture to take to the new house (no sofa, no bed, no fridge; nothing). Am I being unreasonable to think his little boy can fuck off and should have to suffer like me and my baby? DH has a fucking cheek spending this amount at a time like this?

Please be as honest and blunt as you need to be. Fanks.

P.s..I think DH feels obliged to spend this particular amount as the boy's mother is spending £75 on his party (his mother has a lot more money than us).

It's not as sexy as that one pram.

It's nearly identical to this bad boy, apart from it has little fabric roses on it

here

Thanks for the welcome ladies and sorry it's taken so long to reply. After having a lovely morning out and about with DS he seemed to spend the entire afternoon marking his territory and leaving little puddles everywhere which really pissed me off!

Medication! You have my upmost sympathy becca, i now feel like a complete fraud moaning about my morning sickness.

I looked at getting a Quinny with DS and can't for the life of me remember why we didn't get one but they seem decent enough. I can't remember everyone's name but if you are thinking of having 2 close in age pram? I would seriously look at a pushchair that you can also convert into a double when needed e.g phil and ted (I'm sure there's other about too).

Ebay is good for picking up bargain and also to give you an idea of secondhand prices becca

This is turning into an essay but I also feel I should add that I loved GF with DS. We 'freestyled' it for a couple of weeks and this seemed to turn into a couple of days of DS thinking day was night and vice versa so I turned to GF and hey presto a 'contented baby', he was EBF and we never had any issues with the feeding times (but she does say feed them if they need it outside of her feed times). I also found it liberating to have the routine, it was easy to make plans and easy to go to groups/activities. Like everything you do have to apply some common sense and i understand its not to everyone's taste.

Seriously ladies pg 6 already?! Tee hee!

Lots of discussion - phew I'm exhausted just trying to keep up!

Pram-wise we have a battered MacClaren XP stroller which reclined which should hopefully do the job for this one, thou am wondering if will need to buy a double still as DS is not a fan of walking long distances, so may need one... hmmmm. Am wondering about getting a baby carrier - but not one you tie up as am rubbish at doing knots, and can just see baby falling out or getting stuck totally after a knot being done up too tight! Thanks for the link... babybrain as to whom posted... on baby carriers had a good look online last night and did a bit of pondering.

Diverting off course again... all you 1st timers might be worth noting that travel systems can be awkward and bulky to store/use. Most people I knew switch from those to strollers type fairly quickly.

Am still very tired (have headache tonight) and nausea. Also have weird taste in my mouth - can't explain it. Boobs are really tender and my tummy tender too.

Oh and hello to all our new mummies that have joined us over the last couple of days!

Pram You could spend half of that and still get a really good present that an 8 year old would love. In your situation that £100 would be much better spent on something else.

Why doesn't your DP combine his giving of whatever gift you choose with doing something fun (and cheap) with his son. Like he could make a treasure hunt with a few pound shop gifts and things like that, and then maybe spend £40 on the actual present itself.

Has anyone used a buggy board instead of getting a double pushchair?

I agree with hot re: the birthday present. Some cheap, smaller toys and a cheaper main gift or a cheaper bike. I don't think you are being unreasonable pram and it shouldn't be a competition on who spent the most money.

Pram - why does DS need a bike at £100? Can your OH not get one cheaper or 2nd hand for same price? Could anyone else in the family help to chip in with cost such as Grandparents? Kids don't really care about cost as long as it looks nice and they can use it.

By the way you're not being a tight arse regarding cost - I would never spend that much on a child, but know that others do. It's about being realistic about what you have and can afford.

When are you moving? Can you access any sources like charities or anything to help with buying stuff for new place?

Make sure you check out this...(( www.gov.uk/sure-start-maternity-grant/overview)) as you may be entitled to get stuff for baby, just don't let your OH spend it on silly stuff!