THREAD 13 Jan 2014 - Grab those bags, we're nearing the top of that rollercoaster!

[Toothfairy78]

OK I caved. Here's thread 13!

Hey all, sorry I've not been about had my mum go mad again which really upset me. Que midnight call in tears to my aunt. Still upset by it as I want her in our child's life but I'm not going to make up excuses or apologise to make her feel better and feed her delusions.

On a happier note I've done my hospital bags Have a few better versions of things on order, though like the idea of a separate labour bag. Does that make 3 bags and what goes on which if you don't mind me asking.

Have the appointment to see if she's still transverse on Wednesday. Have no idea myself.

Sorry to hear your mum's still causing you issues, flyaway :(

I've only packed 2 bags. The aforementioned labour one, then another for on the ward. This one contains:

Clean nightie
PJ bottoms
Vest top
Dressing gown
Flip flops
Bra
Pants
Breast/maternity pads
Clothes to wear home
Nappies
Wipes
3 vests
3 sleepsuits
Towel
Muslins
Baby cardigan
2 blankets

I think that's it!

uuugh now i really need to sort my bags! i have been slooowwwly putting it together for weeks but not really finished off - a task for tomorrow methinks.
going to get dh to look through it and tick off what;s there from the nct list we have.
had two friends over today which was lovely but MY GOD, 5 hours is too long for me to be social these days! exhausting. dropped a few hints about needing to rest but come on, give me a break. now collapsed in bed.
frizz car business sounds stressful. had similar issues in the summer and had to scrap it and replace all in time to start work within a month. i would go with webuyanycar - you will probably get less money but save a hell of a lot of stress with private buyers not turning up, messing you around etc. and you have quite a time limit, with xmas and ny in the way. very annoying timing for you.

I think I'm just having 2 bags, one for my stuff and one for baby stuff (although wont pack for a few weeks yet I doubt)

Productive day didn't get as much done as we planned due to stupid b&q and ikea taking much longer than thought. Did get last utility room cupboard built, customised for boiler and put in but no bedroom flooring done. May paint skirting boards tonight but I'm shattered

I laboured in a hospital gown last time (their decision) but I think I might ask for one again. Does anyone know if they'll let me have one in the (unlikely) event I go into labour before I am induced at 38 weeks? Or is it just an induction thing? It was comfortable and I liked not having to deal with it afterwards.

hi! Freedom was sweet!! We went to Boots, then to Asda, and then dh made me the nicest roast lamb.

Before I left on mat leave, i'd been preparing for a promotion. The job role has just come up. I'd be brilliant at it, but couldn't start until June (if the baby comes on time) my Manager's Manager has told me that it wouldn't matter to him. He'd go off skills, not circumstances, but I still feel gutted the job has come up, even though I knew it'd come up before I went back to work.

I need to re-write my CV as i'm going to go for it anyway. Don't suppose anything fancies sorting out my CV?

Well done on getting the bags packed!

Nature I had a Kari-Me with DS, it's a stretchy wrap. I can highly recommend it. DS was in it from 3 days old up until fairly recently. It'll be used a lot with the new one too

humpty my bags are packed and my list of last minute bits sorted. I also have just two bags - one for me and one for bubs and have just layered mine with labour stuff at the top and other stuff at the bottom, although just realised my dressing gown wont fit now.... That may have to go in baby bag....

Great to hear you are feeling better mythree! What a relief!

Have also known put all bubs clothes into draws according to their size and realised we have tons of bodysuits but not nearly enough babygrows for newborn or 3-6. Will get some cheap newborn ones if we need them as he may not even fit into them....and will see if people buy us any in 3-6 before going out spending....

Hi all! Ahh I really need to pack my hospital bag now! Still got a couple of bits to buy for it but I am definitely going to do it over the next couple of days, especially as I could potentially be induced in a week and a half time

Been at my mums overnight and OH has had his family down to move all the furniture over to the new house. All is now moved but I've been warned there is a lot of unpacking to do. Old flat is completely cleaned and just got the carpet cleaner man coming tomorrow then handing the keys over. So glad it's finally sorted and I can unpack at a leisurely pace now...

MIL also brought down all of our baby stuff (80% of the stuff we have was at her house up in Durham) so I'm dead excited to have a sort through it once I get home!

Had my last NCT class yesterday (can't remember if I posted about it already) but it was good and I actually learnt how to change a nappy haha... Now I'm prepared

frying you should def go for the promotion. Legally they have to inform you of these things and can't hold you being on mat leave against you. If you are the best person for the job then it should be yours regardless of you not being there to start yet. Its one of the joys of mat leave as they have to treat you as if you are still there except you aren't and you get paid less.

I just had yummy lamb roast and will now stuff my face with choccy pud. Pj time first i think tho.

I have 2 bags. One is a mini luggage bag with wheels (as remember the birthing partner will have to help carry you and the bags!) and the other is an over shoulder big bag so dh can carry those with one hand and arm etc and the other arm can be to support me while i cry in pain.

sultana I had the same problem, loads of bodysuits but nothing to keep babies legs warm! Luckily the last few bundles of baby clothes from eBay had enough for now!

I've not got a spray bottle, and only have a fan as MIL gave us one when she went on holiday recently! I've packed some wet wipes to for quick refreshes, hopefully that'll be enough.

Accidently just napped for a few hours. Was supposed to be sorting through my books so some can be put away until we buy a bigger bookshelf. Oops.

Sounds like everyone has been busy. I've nearly finished putting up my xmas decs Just put the roast in the oven (bit later than planned, never mind gives Dh more time to finish his work). And then just a bit of tidying before I can sit down for the evening. Bought a ton of cleaning things to start the big clean and sort tomorrow. I am determined to get the house sorted by Friday so that I can finally start on babies room next week.

I can't remember who mentioned about vinegar and plaster, but do you just use it neat or water it down and scrub? Planning on trying it as have not been able to get the plaster off the floor despite scrubbing so many times!!!

Ooh, I have a water spray, do I get a gold star or a house point or something, Miss?

You'll take it away now anyway, because I have a stupid question: what size baby clothes have you all packed? I've put in a complete outfit (body suit, sleep suit, hat, scratch mitts) in each of the smallest three sizes, but it sounds as though other people have just gone with one size?

nature it was me. I'm not sure I'm afraid. The plasterer who did the baby room suggested it but I've not tried it yet. I assume neat then rinse well after

nature, what is the floor you're trying to clean made of? I got plaster splashes off a slate fireplace using something called brick and patio cleaner from b&q. DH used the same stuff this morning to clean some lime scale off the toilet that we're about to install in the bathroom. It has hydrochloric acid in it, which is why it works. I wouldn't suggest you should use it on a wooden floor, but if you have tiles, it might be worth trying (cautiously).

felix and quacko I will give you an extension this time.
gummi take five house points.
sultana well done, you pass too.

frying go for the promotion! Why the hell not - unless CV updating will make you cross/take up too much time.

My six hour pork shoulder was DELICIOUS . I may have to marry it. Seriously - cheapo joint, low temp, a few veg in with it at the end to flavour gravy/caramelise. So easy. I am now basking in domestic goddess-hood ignoring the fact that this the first time I've cooked in two weeks at all, and the first 'proper' meal in about 4 months.

It's wooden parquet flooring. I'll try googling see what it comes up with. The floor is ruined anyway (bits missing and concreted in-previous owners didn't care for the house much!) so I'll be replacing when we do the kitchen but it would be nice for it to at least look clean for the time being!

Turns out the CV needs to be in by tomorrow! Thankfully I tweaked my old one (not much has changed job role wise) and updated my covering letter saying I'm brilliant and have sent it in. Fingers crossed!

humpty that sounds amazing!!!

Good luck frying

humpty, your dinner sounds delicious

Good luck, frying!

gummi, re sizes of clothes, I've put in a couple of early baby (these particular ones go up to 7.5lbs) and a couple of newborn. Check the sizes because some early baby stuff only goes up to 5lbs.

Everything crossed frying!

Good luck, frying!

nature, I would go with the vinegar in that case, it's a lot gentler.

Good luck frying

We have packed a sleepsuit and vest in 0-3 month (up to 13lbs i think) and newborn (up to 7.5lbs)
We really werent sure size wise either but if its massive, its massive, at least baby wont be naked!

The clothes are massive i mean, i really hope the baby isnt

0-3 months are usually enormous on newborns. But you're right -- enormous clothes are better than none :o