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The rat smacketeers have been at it again! Brooking No Argument for trouble free pregnancy and super sneeze births!

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EverythingIsTicketyBoo · 18/09/2013 23:10

Here you go ladies

Thought I would treat you to a new thread as you lot are far too busy growing new people to do it Grin

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RubberBullets · 15/11/2013 13:07

You must have been extremely lucky Pen to get a decent fitter in mothercare, they are usually awful.

Loopyaboutmy2boys · 15/11/2013 20:46

Just a quickie re hospital bags. Having had a nightmare with ds 1 (meant to be home birth, then frantically throwing stuff into bags as rushed in an ambulance for a cat 1 emcs) followed by a 5 day stay and dh bringing stuff back and forth from home and always forgetting something, I planned better for ds 2. He was elcs. We had one bag filled with everything for ds2, inc about 6 vests and baby grows ( first night he was puking up mucus in his sleep which is fairly normal and so he needed changing lots!!!). I then had a small suitcase packed with things for me. There was then a box in the boot of the car with extra nappies, maternity pads, nipple pads, extra clothes for me and ds plus pillows for me which he brought in once I had been moved to the ward. This way dh did not need to do anything other than fetch stuff from the boot. We also had snacks packed in the car for him to bring in once I'd been moved to the ward as the hospital food here has gone downhill since I had ds 1. So all dh had to do was take dirty washing home and keep me supplied with fresh milk to drink :)

Stacks · 15/11/2013 20:51

I got a really stretchy 'one size fits all' kind of breastfeeding bra to start with. You just bought your band size, and the cup size apparently went from B to FF. It wasn't the best for support, as I'm sure you can tell, but it was lovely and comfy for sleeping in and while I was in the hospital. It also kept the breast pads in place, and was soft and flexible enough not to cause extra pain for my sore nipples in the early days. I can look out the brand if anyone is interested.

Not much to say from me really. I broke down in tears earlier because DS wouldn't take a nap :( He usually sleeps well after his swimming lesson, but today he was awake from 10am - 6:30pm. I just can't do those kind of hours without a break! The hormones just meant it all got a little much for me. Ahh well, it's the weekend now and DH is home :)

NoMaybeAboutIt · 15/11/2013 21:18

I hope you have your feet up now Stacks!! Hormones are a pain in the arse.

I don't know what I'm going to do about nursing bras. I'm wearing 34 F at the moment and starting to bulge a little. I dread to think what's going to happen when my milk comes in Hmm

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 15/11/2013 21:20

Stacks, M had a total meltdown which morphed into a full-on, lying on the floor kicking and screaming tantrum when I tried to put her down for a nap today. It went on for nearly an hour with me trying various things and M behaving like she was possessed. In the end I bunged her in the car and drove around until she fell asleep. Then I sat in the car for 2 hours shivering to make sure she was as well-rested as possible. Luckily she seemed to have forgotten about it when she woke up and went to bed this evening without a fuss. But god, it's hard work sometimes! And I bumped a car in the petrol station, but luckily I just hit the tyre and didn't mark anything and the woman was really nice about it. Also luckily M didn't wake up while I was getting petrol buying my bodyweight in sandwiches and chocolate and causing vehicular mayhem.

Mothercare suck! I got a 2-bra pack from there and they were totally different sizes. And I had an infuriating time looking for the bloody bras, with no one coming near me for ages as I wrestled with the stupid display which mixed up nursing and mat bras and tried them on, and then the woman on the till asking me a) when the baby was due (M was 4 weeks old and DH was carrying her in the car seat) b)if I needed any help with fitting (much, much too late to be asking that!) and c) what his name was, just because M was covered in a yellow blanket. I got some Hot Milk bras which were expensive but good quality and have lasted really well.

I also took far too much stuff into hospital, including my full-length body pillow. Blush I had a private room (I mean, a single, not one paid for privately) and it was packed. My parents went a bit OTT bringing me food, magazines, flowers and god knows what else afterwards and there was barely room to swing a cat. When the orderlies came in with meals there were no free surfaces to put a tray on. Blush Do the car boot thing, it sounds sensible.

ThedementedPenguin · 15/11/2013 21:36

loopy has the right idea. Have a back packed even to stay at home for Dp/Dh to grab if needed.

During my stay I got Dp to take a lot of stuff home when I realised I didn't need it.

stacks could you look out the name of that bra? I def think it sounds like a great idea.

I'm in agony tonight. Anyone help me? On and off I've been getting pains in my lower back, my butt and down my left leg. When it comes I can't sit, can't stand comfortably and can't walk. I'm lying in bed now and still in agony. Any ideas?

NoMaybeAboutIt · 15/11/2013 21:45

Sounds a bit like sciatica Pen. Have you tried some paracetamol? I have the beginnings of SPD. My hips and lower back are agony, especially in bed.

Loopy you are a wise one. Car boot idea sounds amazing.

How long we're you in for Too?

SweetieTime · 15/11/2013 22:01

Loopy this is what I was going to do, keep all the extra stuff in the boot but our hospital have told us not to come by car due to no car parking. I am going to get stuff out and leave it at home for DH to bring, my Mum lives around the corner to can guide tell him as required.

Pen I am on the IVF thread and they rave about Body Silk nursing bras I think they are expensive but last and stretch as needed. Could you try having a warm bath to ease your discomfort, sounds like it might be hip related?

Stacks & Too sorry to hear DC have been challenging today with their naps. Hormones have a lot to answer for too. Tomorrow is another day and hopefully your DH/DP will be around to lend a hand.

I have admitted pregnancy defeat tonight. SIL had bought DH some concert tickets for his birthday and he has gone with his mate as I feel too pregnant to go. The thought of being bustled and pushed about, queuing for the loo and my feet just was too much for me.

cartoontrickster · 16/11/2013 10:02

how are you today pen could just ne growing pains like mine were bloody hurt though. you need to move about a bit if you can and take paracetamol. yoga should be good for it. at least these are the tips my doc gave me.
I've been wearing those stretchy genie bras anyway. my bras were all too itchy when my skin was bad before and now are mostly too small anyway. perhaps a similar style for nursing bra would be best to start with and get fitted for a more bra type one after. thanks for the tips!
how exciting another newly diffed brooker! I wonder when she will pop her head in.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 16/11/2013 10:39

Sweetie that bra looks amazing. Shall definitely be purchasing some of those when the time comes!

How are your pains today Pen?

Think you made the right choice Sweetie

What are everyone's plans this weekend?

ThedementedPenguin · 16/11/2013 10:59

I'm fine today. It gets worse as the day goes on. Think I'm gonna see doctor/midwife on Monday as it is unbearable at night. Takes me ages to move.

I've been trying not to take paracetamol, I suffer really badly with headaches and the past week I could just live on paracetamol as I've had them every day all day. However, if you take too many then they give you headaches. So been trying to find a happy medium.

sweetie think you did the right thing. Can't imagine you would of enjoyed yourself much with all the pushing and shoving there is at concerts.

I have no plans this weekend. Taking it easy. As we are in Dublin next weekend.

keepitgoing · 16/11/2013 14:28

hi everyone - sorry not to check in with you all but just wanted to let you know how things are going. Our little girl is just gorgeous. But she's been a bit jaundiced, which is really common, but they said she was just on the borderline and so on Tuesday night we went back to the hospital for phototherapy (she had to lie on a blue light all night except when feeding. This was quite hard for me as my milk had just come in and i had to leave dh and my mum. Anyway, the levels went down overnight and we went home the following evening. Probably because of the jaundice she had been a bit lethargic, so not eating enough, which makes her jaundiced etc. So after she's fed I am now expressing and we are giving her a top up feed of breastmilk via syringe. This seems to be working and she's putting on weight again faster now and is less jaundiced. So it's been a lovely amazing incredible week but also a bit worrying. I know how common jaundice is, but still... Unfortunatley there's not much sunlight around at the moment, which doesn't help..

So my mum has gone home today after the good MW visit, so it's just us now. Eek.

And just for the record - here are my potential tops to start off labour. Friday last week - newborn snuggles and two cups of raspberry leaf tea. Saturday - one cup of raspberry leaf and a long car journey. Hot bath and there you go!

Bras - Bravado body silk seamless is what i have and think stacks is talking about. They are great for this crazy period of time, and also end of pg. I just ordered two more.

keepitgoing · 16/11/2013 14:36

I feel really weird, like I miss my pregnancy even though I am so happy with my gorgeous little girl. I wonder if it's because the end of it was a bit unexpected? I also keep crying because I keep thinking 'she'll never be one day old again' 'she'll never have another first bath' etc etc. These hormones are a nightmare...

On the plus side I am happy as well as sad to say that I have only a very small pot belly and no stretch marks. My dark line is still there but fading. I can't understand where all the extra skin has gone to I was expecting excess rolls of it. I could get out my normal clothes, if I could be bothered to dig through the garage. But most of the time I am in leggings with my boobs hanging out to let my poor nipples breathe.

ooh one more thing - i can really recommend a sheepskin, she loves it, and we move it between the moses basket downstairs and crib upstairs to give consistency. They are warm in winter, cool in summer, and soft and lovely.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 16/11/2013 16:27

Oh Keep lovely, you sound like you're doing so well! Sorry you had a bit of a scary time, but great news she is on the mend now. How is MrK doing? I bet he is smitten.

Solars · 16/11/2013 18:07

Oh wow, is Fox going to be joining us? how exciting!!

Keep it's lovely to see how you are doing, DD sounds adorable! Yes I've heard of so many of my nieces and nephews having a touch of jaundice too. Ooh sheepskin was on my list of maybes so may become a definite, thanks.

Pen I hope you are feeling better, a trip to the gp sounds like a good idea.

Sweetie you did the right thing.

I visited SIL and darling niece yesterday who is such a smiley and good little baby. My SIL has given me so much stuff, loads of clothes, bouncers, books etc she told me not to buy any grow bags as she has every single size/tog there is. I only took the neutral clothes for the moment. I need to sort through everything now.

We had our 3D/4D scan today which was really good, but our shy little baby wouldn't co-operate so we only got a few glimpses of it's full face, it also kept putting it's hands over it's face and was very active. We had to get up and go for a walk to try and get it in a better position but that didn't do the trick so we've been re-booked in a couple of weeks time so hopefully they'll be in a better position then. The sonographer did get some measurements though and baby is 2lb 2oz and she projected it may be around 7.5lbs when it's born. With regards to the sex, well we still don't know! This time I wanted to know but MrS didn't so the sonographer wrote it down on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope for us!! Goodness knows if we'll open it before the baby arrives now!!

TheLittleFriend · 16/11/2013 19:27

Sounds like you're doing a cracking job Keep, well done.

I'm a fan of sheepskins too Smile

SweetieTime · 16/11/2013 19:30

Solars sorry baby was camera shy but at least you can go back for a repeat performance. Good predicted weight too. You must be really pleased, although I don't know how you can not look in the envelope. You must be made of strong stuff.

Pen I think Drs is the best idea, did you have anything like this in your last pregnancy?

Keep lovely to hear from you. I had been thinking about how you have been getting on. DD sounds great, although I am sure the jaundice has been a worry. Sounds like she is gaining weight as she should now. Thanks for the tips on starting things off, I will be keeping those in mind in the next week or so.

My reflexologist has told me to ask at my next hospital visit on Monday if I can start on the raspberry leaf tea too. She says there are a few things she can do in her treatments to help start things off but she like to get MW go ahead first.

I have not heard of sheepskins - can anyone provide a link?

Anyone decided on a birth ball yet too? I am still in 2 minds if to bother or not. Again I might see after Monday.

We have had the most lazy day today, DH has been hung over as he didn't get in very drunk last night until 1.30. We have watched rubbish TV and eaten crap food all day. I have told DH that in a few weeks will can look back on today and be so glad we had a last vedg out day before the chaos hits us.
I am not sure if it because I have been lounging about all day but the babies have never been so busy. I cannot believe how squirmy they have been, I can seen the little lumps of their feet popping out under my clothes. It is really bizarre, I am not sure I will miss it. I am really struggling to bend forwards now as the babies are so rigid.

NoMaybeAboutIt · 16/11/2013 19:54

Solars that a lovely weight!! How was it seeing little sunbeam in 4D? Amazing I bet. Your will power is immense!!

Sounds like a perfect day Sweetie!! I can't imagine having two babies wriggling around inside!! Hope the MW gives you the go ahead on the old raspberry leaf tea!!

ThedementedPenguin · 16/11/2013 20:35

keep ds was slightly jaundiced a few days after birth, luckily it was quite sunny so I just striped him down and lay him in the sunshine for a while. Hope dd is okay.

sweetie I didn't have any of this last time. Near the end I found it hard to turn in bed without pain and couldn't spread my legs far but I put that down to very loose joints. I'm just not sure what to do to help this.

solars that is a great weight. Do you think you will both agree to finding out before due date? I don't think I could have a sealed envelope in the house without peaking.

sweetie I think you can start on raspberry leaf tea from 32 weeks. So have you decided to try labour or do you still want a csection?

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 16/11/2013 22:22

Keep, M was jaundiced too - we got sent back to hospital for blood tests when she was a week old and again at 2 weeks, but she was borderline so didn't get the blue light. In hindsight I wish they'd just put her under it because she stayed yellow for ages. At 9 weeks the HV thought she still looked yellow so sent us to the GP, who said she didn't see it herself, but better safe than sorry and made us an appt at the Sick Kids hospital. Where they basically went 'I don't see it', did a blood test, told us to come back in 2 hours and then gave us the all-clear. Bloody HV But the sheer horror of jaundice blood tests on a week-old baby as she howled and then the bloody nurse knocked the vial over and had to start again... Sad And then had the gall to say that M was going to be one of those babies who screams so hard they go blue and recommended that we get her on a dummy! Angry I hope your DD will be much better after her blue light.

Pen, sounds like SPD. Get thee to your MW pronto! I had this in both pregnancies and the MW will refer you to a physio. The physio will give you advice on what to do/not do to stop it getting worse. The second time around I got a lovely sexy tubigrip that went around the bottom of my bump and my hips to try to keep my pelvis together. Also a weird arrangement made of straps and lycra (a pelvic support belt) which was fairly useless as you couldn't wear it sitting down. In the meantime:

Behave like a lady at all times - keep your legs together. Honestly, this is the advice the physio will give you. When getting out of bed/out of the car, swing both legs around instead of putting one leg out first. Take stairs one at a time (ie, slowly, like an old lady).

Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees, and one beneath your bump. The idea is to keep your top leg horizontal as bending it inwards puts stress on the pelvis. A body pillow can help.

Wear supportive shoes - no high heels or ballet pumps. This time around I am determined to find supportive work shoes that look smart and go with all my clothes yet are comfy and good for me...

Try not to carry anything on one side, such as a toddler on your hip or a heavy bag on your shoulder. Carry toddlers in front of you so they are evenly distributed.

Don't do breast-stroke when swimming or push heavy shopping trolleys/prams/hoovers. Leaning forward at my desk made it worse, too, so yoga balls can help you sit properly at home.

The physio will want to move your legs around to see when it hurts. This may not hurt that much at the time but later on you may be in agony. Go easy!

These things do help, but you have to be fairly religious about it. It does go away after you give birth, either immediately or eventually, but you need to watch your birthing position and don't give birth lying on your back with your knees apart as I did the first time. It went away the second time quite quickly but kept flaring up until I did a bit of Shredding. I think when my core strength deteriorates it comes back, which ought to motivate me to keep going.

Sorry for the epic post - Solars, sounds like you have amazing strength of mind! I would have been in the envelope before we got out of the car park!

Solars · 17/11/2013 09:35

Morning!

Sweetie sheep skin link Also I bought a gym ball from TK Maxx only £9.99 yesterday after talking to my SIL, she's actually an NCT teacher. She had a few balls at her house for me to try out. They're great for sitting up properly, as I'm tending to really slouch into our sofa these days, also great for getting the baby in the right position for labour but not sure if that will help your situation though.

With regards to the envelope yesterday I stupidly gave it to MrS who hid it away from me hence I couldn't rip it open in the car, we had a few errands to do and then hit the shops yesterday so it was forgotten until we got home, although now the sealed envelope is sat on the dresser taunting me MrS has agreed we'll open it on Monday night, don't ask me why Monday!

Maybe the 4D was really good and I'm so glad we've get another scan in a couple of weeks time again. When is yours booked?

That's some great advice from Too for you Pen hope it helps.

Hope everyone has a lovely day today!

SweetieTime · 17/11/2013 13:36

Sexy New Thread

Solars Monday night, Sunday afternoon - no difference really. I am dying to know what you are having too.

ThedementedPenguin · 17/11/2013 14:47

too thanks for all those great suggestions. I'm going to copy them onto my phone so I can get familiar with them.

Stacks · 17/11/2013 19:00

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