February 2014. Bodystockings at the ready. We make pregnancy sexy.

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Ok we don't. We're sick a lot, cry at adverts, moan about back/hip pain and if we got a quid for each new stretchmark generated we could all give up work and employ a nanny.

In fact if you know any teenagers feel free to show them our threads...we are the most effective contraceptive since sliced bread don't ask.

Ladies...as you were....

petty I heard that there was a new babybjorn that was on for baby and not bad for its hip. I hope so as this is what we'll almost certainly get for DH.

We got the first things for baby eeyore today, from my sister they're teeny tiny (smaller than new born) but they might be needed. my nephew is now 9lb (from 6lb to +9lb in just five weeks, woowee), scary to think that my baby might be that big when born, he looked huge

I weighed myself today, and I'm still (just) under my pre pregnancy weight at 21+5. I'm surprised because I've really been eating well (very!) in the last few nausea few weeks. I guess I had better try to keep eating good food and cake! I don't want to put on lots of weight but I'm surprised I've put on none other than replacing the 4kg I lost in the first 16 weeks. My bmi is 23 so it's not like I was overweight before. More cake is clearly required

You don't need a sling or carrier if you don't think you'll use it littlest. I prefer to be hands free and find lugging round bulky pushchairs a bit of a hassle but I can see how other parents get by fine without one.
teaddict, cloth is quite expensive initially but it does save you money in the long run. As long as you don't go crazy buying custom made WAHM nappies. I sold all of my cloth from ds2 so I had to think about whether I would go down this route again. It's often tricky to work out if it actually works out better financially and environmentally when you factor in extra washing costs but I decided to stick to what I know, plus I love the cute nappies. You can always buy second hand nappies from eBay, Gumtree or Preloved to try a few different styles out to see how you go.

Also look up the Real nappy network - they even do a laundry service where they collect dirty and return clean! Assuming money no object of course!

Congratulations on all the recent scans and team pink, blue and yellows - lots of admiration for yellows as I couldn't be that patient! Got our scan on Tuesday and can't wait - just want to know everything's ok and hopefully find out whether we're team pink or blue!

Wish i hadn't goggled anterior placenta now, oh well, nothing like a good google to freak you out! haha

I wouldn't worry about your weight too much Eeyore. Before we came away on holiday I was still 3lb below my pre pg weight. God knows what I'll be when I step on the scales when we get home on weds though! Been eating so much the past 10 days!

Eeyorish yes baby bjorn has got a new sling out thats supposed to be much better for baby's hips/spine but it is very £££££ dh was supposed to be the one to use our old bb style carrier but all the straps and buckles pissed him off. I looked as an ergo (I think?) that had manly looking buckles but better support for baby.
we have a loval sling library and you can hire slings for £6 per fortnight so might try that this time.

Thanks for the grats :) The hard job will be finding a name that both me and my boyfriend agree on! We agreed on lots of girls names, but none of the boys names...

I am getting the ergobaby if I can afford it, it looks comfy to wear and have so many good reviews! I think a sling would be not quite so good on my back, as I have some back problems, but unsure as I've never tried it!

Morning preggos.

Had an insane night.

On the day of my 16 week appt I had to take my dog for a morning after pill because my other dog had caught her (by scaling several walls (wish I had a man that interested in me)). All went fine.

Or so I thought.

Last night she started nesting and acting funny. I thought she had constiation as she kept squatting to no avail. Suddenly, by surprise, her waters broke in the middle of the dining room!

A verrrry panicked call to the vets who was very laissez faire and told me not to interfere and an hour later a puppy was born! Provisionally called Betty.

Absolutely head fucked, massively tired, but very proud grandma!

Now, where's the link to the September 2013 puppy thread??

I know!!!

Who knows! DH thinks we should keep her but three dogs and a baby?! Mad, non?

Mummy was as baffled as us as to what was going on! She is totally obsessed with licking her and won't leave her alone but was freaked out when puppy kept going for her teats (plenty of milk thank Christ!) so we woke every two hours to pin mummy down and let pup feed without mummy licking her to across the bed!

It's so surreal. Had such a nice weekend planned too full of baby shopping, Sunday lunch and dog walks! Looks like we'll be staying at home. X

Oh wow Shropshire that's amazing! What breed is it? congratulations on being a puppy granny!

I've been doing a bit of research into slings this morning, I found this useful article ... If you scroll down or has a long list of slings that are ok. We saw some in jojomamanbebe just now that DH approved of, including one that was £30, Phew!

The lady in jojomamanbebe thought I was buying the maternity tights for a friend, maybe I need to work on pushing my bump out more I even had a second fry up breakfast this morning!

and here's the link (sorry, baby brain!)

Sling info

Wow Shropshire, what a surprise! Didn't realise they could grow puppies so quick - she stole your thunder! It's amazing they can give birth by themselves with no pain relief, classes, vets etc!

I'm not sure about slings - I never bought one for DD and managed fine but am wondering if it will be more useful second time around managing two. On the other hand, I kinda feel like I'll be carrying him around for 9 months and will appreciate putting him down and not strapped to me all the time!

I want to buy DD a new doll for her birthday coming up as she loves them, and showed her some baby brother dolls online. She was very clear that she wants a baby girl, not a baby boy doll! Oh dear!

I know! She couldn't just let me have 9 months of attention could she?

No pain relief AND only preggers for 10 weeks. Bitch. Literally.

Both parents are working cockers. X

I have a blue show cocker called Betty!!! How weird! It's a great name for a dog she suits it as she's like a little old woman with her shichon mate Beryl!!

Ohh congratulations! I love puppies

so i tested my baby on board badge on the underground today.... i got.... drum roll..... zero offers yes folks zero offers of a seat.

london made me sad today and ever train was packed.

champagne you know how to tug on my heart strings! That is amaze!!!

Will put some pics on FB later on although she's not really looking that cute yet...... more like a micropig cross rat. I love her though, like only a grandma could x

Congrats on the pup!
And good luck growing a big bump quickly barebranches so you can sit down.
Still super tired over here. Bump is blooming and weight is piling on so I guess that's what's sapping my energy.
I've been looking at NCT classes, mostly because i don't know anyone in this area, having moved here this year, and I'm anxious about being lonely on maternity... a little concerned about the cost but it's probably worth it to meet people. I hope that strategy works!

shrops that's so random...congrats on new grandmotherhood!

ch1134 that's exactly why I've signed up for nct, think I may have to move bk to my dad's a bit and will need some friends there for escape. I've heard so many good stories abt nct for that as much as if not more nhs classes etc

Are there NHS classes? Are there any free or cheaper alternatives? I've only just started looking but haven't found any. My midwife only mentioned hypnobirthing once, and that was at the booking appt... now I won't see her for another 2 or 3 weeks.