MARTIANS 2014 - Thread 8: Scans done, bumps showing, first flutters

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My friend has rung to say she is on her way with "loads & loads of baby stuff: buggy, car seat, clothes, bath seat, a mobile designed by an Austrian psychologist which cost £150 and I've never used. There is too much to bring in my Range Rover today so I will make a second trip at the end of the week. I won't take a penny for any of it." Brilliant, right? Well, yes...except she is bringing with her a man who is her new best friend and was my drug dealer until I went into rehab. The dealer is coming along for the ride. Gulp. When I told th'usband who's coming he said, 'isn't that the bloke who used to take you dogging and fishing [not in that order]?' Erm..yes, it is.....

Mummypig, I'm in Mothercare and they have the Orb discounted to £300 in all three colours till October 9th. I'm definitely going to order one.

Can you put a deposit down and do the payment plan thing that mothercare do Lyra?

pram what a great offer from your friend, not so good that she is dating your ex drug dealer/dogger mate!

Prambo you are so funny. That's exactly what I thought when I read that. As if we can just swan off for a holiday.

Imeg I am 16 weeks too haven't felt anything either also Dc1
I am not expecting to feel anything till the 20-21 week mark

Yep, that's my plan, Mummy. It would be delivered nearer my due date. Just need DP to come up with the deposit money.

Pram, how did the visit go? I imagine it must be strange to see him again and uncomfortable for your OH but prob worth it for all the free stuff.

How much is the deposit?

I don't know. Surely can't be more than 25%.

Just looked at the Babyplan leaflet and the deposit is 10%, so only £30!

Wow. My house is full of baby stuff. I am actually overwhelmed by it all and don't know how half of the stuff works. Buggy, car seat, moses basket and more clothes to follow at the end of the week. There are umpteen sleep suits(?) here for going outdoors (like heavy duty padded things) and all have tags still on. One of them is Ted Baker

They stayed for three hours I was dreading the dealer telling grim tales of my licentiousness but he was off his head on 'phet and pretty much talking nonsense so I survived. Th'usband spent the whole time playing with my friend's 18 month-old boy so was otherwise engaged. I'm so happy my old life is gone for good

Excellent, Prambo. What kind of buggy is it?

Pram that's fantastic! You must be made up, that will have saved you an absolute fortune! How weird though to see your old dealer so near to your 3 year sober-versary. Just shows how far you've turned your life around!

Anyone looking to buy from mothercare, their baby plan is brilliant - they also price match for pretty much anywhere other than eBay and amazon so unless you're buying their own brand stuff make sure to shop around for the best price :)

That's amazing Pram! You have done so well to move on from all that. You're going to have so much fun sorting through it all!

Rock we are looking at the mothercare plan. The nursery furniture is all on special off too at the moment. And with only a 10% deposit, it's such a good idea!!

Dunno, Lyra, the buggy comes at the end of the week when she returns with all the other stuff she couldn't fit in her car. She said it's wicker Don't like the sound of that, do you? Never heard of a wicker buggy. She's absolutely loaded and only ever buys the best stuff so I can't see it being shit. What do you think?

Pram the only wicker buggies I've ever seen are classic bouncy prams like this which are fab for a little squishy baby (especially if you walk everywhere - not too good on public transport) but not too good once baby is sitting up.

Wicker sounds weird but if it's like the pics in the link, bloody lovely. And if it's not great for older babies, you can get a lightweight buggy as and when you need it. So, so lucky, Prambo

Does anyone know if the babyplan thingy is only for mothercare brand stuff? Can't find too many specifics on it online ! It'd mean a warranty doesn't start til it gets delivered I'm guessing? Xx

NoMaybe The course I want to do is Natal Hypnotherapy and they have a overcoming morning sickness book and CD. Maybe that might help?

I must book my course, when did the hypnobirth place suggest you start the course?

F&T

Grey, it's for anything Mothercare sells, not just own brand stuff. You have to spend a minimum of £100 and they will price-match anything you buy on the day. Then you can add to/change your order any time up to 28 days before delivery. Balance has to be paid by 10 days before delivery. Sounds like a good plan to me.

That looks amazing F&T, thank you for the link!

My lady said it depends how you're feeling about the prospect of the birth, I feel quite calm about it, so she has recommend I start in January, and to book in after my 20 week scan x

Ooh amazing thanks lyra!

I'm feeling really greasy today for some reason - kind of like af sort of clammy, vile!

No maybe I expect you might get it cheaper on ebay or amazon. Be interesting to know if it does help. I have been totally jammy and other than a little nausea I have been fine but a friend of mine suffered quite badly so I feel for you.

I have contacted my nearest class so eagerly await the response. All thanks to your post about it!

F&T

Oh dear, I'm snotty mcsnot snot tonight

What makes it worse - so is DS (aged 13 mo). Not much sleep for me, I think!

Those wicker prams look shit. I'm not Mary Poppins

DH felt baby movement!!! I've been having flutters for a few weeks now (am 16+1 today) and was having fairly noticeable movements. Told DH and he put his hand on my belly as he usually does, but for the first time he could feel it!! All starting to feel real now, I'm so excited!! Oh, and bought a better Doppler on amazon (the one you're using in the video Grey) as mine is a bit shit :)

Oh no ice hope you and LO feel better pronto!

pram thats great that it all worked out ok and you've got some good stuff there too! That bit about the holidays did make me laugh!

Hope everyone's feeling ok! ?

Ive got my 12week combined scan tomorrow! ! Really looking forward to seeing little bean again! Anyone else scanning tomorrow? :0)