September 2014

[Normalisavariantofcrazy]

My verrrrrry faint line earlier gives me an edd of 27 august so I'm going to straddle the two threads providing I get a strong bfp tomorrow (which I should do!!)

Happy Christmas everyone!!!

hi ladies, can I join u? got bfp on cbd this am. dd1 is 14 months & this was our 1st month trying . Have waves of sore boobs, exhaustion & nausea. edd 13th sept, same as possum

noitsachicken I've been freezing all evening. Dh says boiling in here. Craziness!

So pleased its not me who is the first time mum this time around- you have my sympathies those of you in that situation!

This time around I am determined to have a nice gliding crib, I hated our cheap, naff, saggy Moses basket for ds.

bex you're right that's awful.

Hear hear, crowd! Moses basket was ok on floor but we quickly moved dc into a nice little crib. Think I'm actually going to be saving money this time around, now I know what was good/useless for us last time!

Don't forget to share the money saving tips with us first timers!
I'm overwhelmed by the amount of stuff there is in the shops, I looked in mothercare & saw at least 7 different types of sheets/blankets. Why?

I can't believe how organised you all are! I am far to scared to buy anything until we get to twelve weeks. I am too suspicious I know! Also promised dh no posting on the baby name thread till 12 weeks. Hasn't stopped me lurking incessantly though.

Re; breast pumps. Worth every penny. Saved my sanity, helped me to breast feed until 6 months.

Not brought anything either. Tbh I probably won't buy a lot anyway as sil has kept all her stuff for us, and my brother just had his little boy so lots of stuff for us to inherit! Our attic has a cot & Moses basket in already (sil has no room in hers lol)

Topmammy and crowd, I do think it was a little mean telling me there and then - it could have waited at least half an hour!!! You're right, it's not my fault, but I kind of felt likei had done something wrong...hopefully others won't feel like that.

Am I being really spoilt...but, I kind of want everything new???!! Not because there's anything wrong with inheriting stuff - but I think for me that's one of the exciting parts going to look round shops and ordering stuff and it all arriving in dribs and drabs. I am sure I will feel totally different next time round!!!

I would really like a gliding crib for our bedroom for first few months, would anyone recommend this or have you found Moses baskets better?

I HATED our Moses basket. It was only supported on the stand at the top and bottom so it sagged in the musdle, when DS was in it he was so small his head only reached halfway, so he ended up with his head lower than his legs (if that makes sense) and we had to prop the mattress up underneath with blankets.

Middle*

Oh crap, I really would love a crib. So did you have anything in the living room? I was thinking of getting a Moses basket for the living room but maybe not...

My silver cross pram could change into a Moses basket, and came with a lovely rocking stand, so I used that downstairs.

My current plan is cot for baby's bedroom, gliding crib for my bedroom and Moses basket for living room. Although I just know my cat will take one look at the Moses basket and think "I could pee in that!!". He pee'd in my ironing basket of clean washing on Christmas eve lol, little bugger!

Crowd - did you use a manual breast pump or an electric one? I have to say electric ones sound a bit scary to me!

Topmammy, oh my days they look terrifying don't they

That is also my plan re sleeping arrangements, although I dare say I will change my mind several times

Wow you ladies have been busy and so many new ladies!! too tired to go back through right now so will tomorrow evening but i have at least done the stats!

Official Sept 2014 resident midwife is Waffles1990

Normalisavariantofcrazy - EDD 27th Aug Team Yellow
missingmargarita - EDD 1st Sept Team Yellow
waybuloony - EDD 1st Sept Team Yellow
LanaStraightLeg - EDD 1st Sept Team Yellow
Hubbythecatandme - EDD 2nd Sept Team Yellow
Belinky - EDD 2nd Sept Team Yellow
topmammy - EDD 3rd Sept Team Yellow
noitsachicken - EDD 3rd Sept Team Yellow
Laura2611 - EDD 3rd Sept Team Yellow
CheddarG - EDD 4th Sept Team Yellow
reidy32 - EDD 4th Sept Team Yellow
kmini - EDD 4th Sept Team Yellow
marie1w - EDD 4th Sept *Team Yellow
CumbrianExile - EDD 4th Sept Team Yellow
bluehearted - EDD 5th Sept Team Yellow
Newlywed2013 -EDD 6th Sept Team Yellow
bugoven - EDD 6th Sept Team Yellow
DearDinah - EDD 6th Sept Team Yellow
Nocturne123 - EDD 6th Sept Team Yellow
waffles1990 - EDD 6th Sept Team Yellow
nataaaaliee - EDD 6th Sept Team Yellow
BexBoo12 - EDD 7th Sept Team Yellow
Jamess2 - EDD 7th Sept Team Yellow
dubaipieeye - EDD 7th Sept Team Yellow
whiteblossom - EDD 8th Sept Team Yellow
Twizzletoes - EDD 9th Sept Team Yellow
Metalhead - EDD 10th Sept Team Yellow
Sidneypug25 - EDD 11th Sept Team Yellow
Twosacrowd - EDD 11th Sept Team Yellow
PunkyPod - EDD 12th Sept Team Yellow
broodylicious - EDD 12th Sept Team Yellow
PossumBottom - EDD 13th Sept Team Yellow
Beccus - EDD 13th Sept Team Yellow
ThisIsMeNow - EDD 14th Sept *Team Yellow
Purple37 - EDD 17th Sept Team Yellow
HippyJess - EDD 17th Sept Team Yellow

Justpenny EDD ? Team Yellow
isitme1 - EDD ? Team Yellow
tutti - EDD ? Team Yellow
Universalis - EDD ? Team Yellow

Hey I'm due on the 11th

Oh this stupid needing to wee feeling is driving me insane!!!!

Mine was avent electric, highly recommend it.

My nether regions are just screaming at me, can't sleep!!

Kmini, not at all - we won't be buying anything til at least 12 weeks either because we want to see everything is ok with the scan first. May treat myself to a new pair of maternity jeans though if this bloating feeling sticks around

Morning all!
We only used a moses basket for about 4 months last time!
I am trying to buy anything we need this time secondhand, Facebook selling pages are great for baby stuff.

Bump band are great for the inbetweeny stage broody make your own jeans last longer!

Re breast pumps - I used the Medela swing electric pump. Fantastic piece of kit but I hardly used it!

Re beds - we had Moses basket downstairs and crib in our bedroom. She didn't move out and into her cot and own room til six months (as per nhs guidelines).

bex not silly or spoilt wanting new. We wanted same with dc1. We borrowed some things and appreciated some hand downs from my sister but absolutely we wanted the thrill of searching and researching for ourselves then buying from all the shops that mean nothing to you til you've got a bump (kiddicare is worth a visit). It's a v exciting time and I think its important all mummies do things your own way to make sure you enjoy it