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

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OK I caved. Here's thread 13!

I'm going to measure myself, felix, and buy the bras I need online. By all accounts Bravissimo are one of the only recommended places to get measured, and I don't know where the nearest one is. I'm not going to Mothercare, M&S or Debenhams, which are my local choices. I'd be better off doing it myself!

Mmmm chilli beef nachos and dairy milk oreos enormouse! Om nom nom!

felix I just got measured at 37 weeks. They said my back size would go down one size (although I actually have stayed the same as the one I currently wear is tight) and cup size would go up one. I am currently wearing 40DD and have gone for 40F in nursing bras. Hoping for the best!

Hi everyone! I had such a relaxing day today. I hung out with a friend of mine and we walked around Botany Bay in Chorley and mooched around Chorley

will come back, ds is home

We do nursing bra measurements at the breastfeeding support group I volunteer at. We do them from 38weeks and as sultana says we recommend going down a back size as your rib cage will contract after birth (sometimes to less than pre-pregnancy!) but maybe up cup size.
I'd get one for the hospital bag then wait til engorgement passes and get measured again though just in case.

Right catch up time.....

only i have exactly the same feeling about bubs appearing early. Just fingers crossed i get xmas done first.

frying so sad about the kittens. Its so tough when things just dont look good and someone has to make a tough decision. I hope you mum is ok.

fly i would push for a scan if you can. You need to feel confident about what the midwives say.

extra i am glad my work are slowly managing to cope. But boss, office manager, customer service manager and one of the admin team are off for an xmas meal with a customer on monday and its the same day as a new admin system starts. Am waiting for the 'can you just help with this and support this......' I plan to tell the office manager that someone else needs to be doing it as they are supposed to be dealing without me.

felix how exciting you'll have a date. I am pretty chilled about flange display. A head is about to come out of it so it prob looks pretty damn good in the before view lol.
I was planning to get measured at the weekend (36 weeks) for a nursing bra. Think they just guesstimate using your current size but i wont have the energy to go so soon after bubs arrives.

mythree i want the cord left for a few mins before it is cut by dh. Have heard positive things about delayed clamping. I quite want the injection though as there is less chance of bleeding if the placenta is removed this way compared to naturally.

quack sorry about the bust up. Family can be shocking at times. Am sure you and dh will gave a lovely chilled xmas. I gave up on the dressing gown as i couldn't find one that worked for the price. Am sure i can cope without it.

enormouse men grrrrr. Hope u give him evil eyes!!
Dh complained that he hadn't been able to do anything today.....he went for coffee with his dad, went to town and did some shopping, took me to midwife, went home and helped his dad with plaster stuff and then picked me up. That seems pretty ok compared to being at work. Think he means he didn't have time to play computer games!
Mmm chilli beef nachos.

sultana sorry about your cat. Glad he ate ok. Yay for good doctor and for 2/5 engaged. Can you feel it??
I don't feel any pressure really which is why midwife thinks baby is breech and not engaged.

Think thats most stuff....... Just yelled at dh for no reason and feel v bad. It just feels like he's in an off mood today and he hasn't done lots of stuff he was supposed to do yesterday which means we prob wont be able to fix our bathroom before xmas which bugs me loads. We could have had it done weeks ago as he's not working until the new year but due to his laziness it just hasn't been done and i am always nagging about things.

frizz apart from the odd feeling of bubs trying to claw his way out, no I cant feel him down there....bump still feels high up!

Grrr about your DP! So annoying! We need a plumber to sort the leaking shower/bath, but despite DH saying we will get one he hasn't done anything about it. I cant sort it myself because DH is so particular! So that wont get sorted til after bubs arrives and don't really fancy having a plumber round with a newborn... I just cant bring it up again as I feel as though I am nagging!

Ooh chilli beef nachos for tea it is!

DS has been RELENTLESS today. Usually I get him a bit worn out with a trip out for a run around but had really really sore pelvis today so didn't and he was mental... Knocked the Christmas tree over twice, didn't nap, constant legging it about and chatter chatter - just no let up. I swear now he's finally crashed to watch pre bed Charlie & Lola my ears are actually ringing!

Thanks for the advice re bras everyone! Might have a go at measuring myself then. We have a bravissimo shop in town so might see if I can pop in this weekend and have a look

My3 - with dd they forgot to give the injection and I delivered placenta naturally but I still passed some clots after, tho no more that with other children. I'm specifically asking for delayed cord clamping this time.

Been v poorly here with what is suspected norovirus trying o keep hydrated tho.

Felix, here's info on measuring yourself:

thebetterbracampaign.blogspot.co.uk/p/fitting-advice.html?m=1

And re placenta delivery -- I wanted a natural 3rd stage but I doubt I'll be allowed because I'm high risk for PPH. I will ask my mw next week about delayed cord clamping but not sure that'll be allowed either.

Poor bunt :( hope you make a quick recovery.

I had delayed cord clamping but a managed third stage with dd. Will probably do the same this time as I can't be arsed to read up on it again.

Poor you bunt!

Thanks Toby I'll have a look now

Felix the scbu alert is to notify the midwives they need to let special care know when I'm in labour and when I deliver so they can organise for bubs tests to be done and for us to be referred to the pediatrician. Hoping it doesn't mean she has to stay in special care though. Read consultant report from Monday and if it is what consultant thinks it may be quite rare!

Just had maternity shoot which was fun. Should get to see some of the photos tomorrow

Hope you feel better soon bunt.

Extra hope you get a rest when dc goes to bed.

Thanks nature, I thought it may be something along those lines. I suppose at least they will be prepared and you will both be in good hands if it comes to it!

enormous frizz and sultana hope your dh's pull their fingers out.

I had a natural third stage with DS. To be honest I was so spaced on hormones I have no idea how long delivering the placenta took, but it was absolutely painless. I'd hope for another one, mainly because if my body had got to that stage without drugs, why would I suddenly need any? If I had any interventions at all I'd probably take the injection though.

right I have to go and pick up dinner as I was very lazy today and haven't finished cleaning the oven and hob so couldn't cook! I think I need to pull my own finger out!

Lol nature! Hows poochlet?

bunt poor you. That sucks! Hope you get better quickly....

Bless my DH. I said I was gonna take the sofa tonight because of his snoring and he said he would take it instead. So heres hoping to a bit more sleep tonight!

My baby has dropped! My bump has changed shape loads. And I've not got heartburn. I don't feel like it has tho, but you can see it.

have just eaten a whole milky bar selection box.

mil has offered to have ds after nursery again tomorrow so I'm going to pj day all day

Aah frying you must be v near now then! How exciting!!

frizz I meant to add I don't really feel what I would describe as pressure down there but scan on Monday showed babies head well engaged, so fx the same is true for you.

Ah frying that's very exciting.

sultana pooch is good today. Back to her usual cheery tail wagging self.

Thanks nature def fingers crossed but trying to stay chilled about the whole thing. Will update tomorrow after the clinic to see if they will scan me on friday.
If i do get scanned is there a chance i would be able to see the sex accidentally? My sister told me to close my eyes as I don't want to see something i shouldn't but also don't want to end up with a scan and not at least look at baby for a bit. Haven't seen it in ages and it will look proper huge now!