September 2014- will there be any babies yet??

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Will we get to meet any of these babies soon?

BH can be painful - I think the key differences are BH are less regular / don't get closer together, they stop if you rest (if you were busy) or walk around (if you were resting). They can be caused by dehydration, so a drink of water can make them go. They are usually either shorter than contractions or a lot longer. Contractions usually last 45-60 secs I believe.
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This is my changing bag. Am taking it to hospital for baby too. I had £20 of vouchers so only cost me £10. I love the design and ordered it to the store for next day free delivery. So pleased with it.

I get braxton hicks every so often too, and mine can be quite uncomfortable, I'm 35 weeks. They're not anywhere near as painful as my contractions though, for me contractions tend to build up with a wave of pain, are in the same place as period pains, and get stronger as I get nearer to transition. With bh I can feel my bump go hard with a mild pain/uncomfort, but nothing develops. It is really difficult to know though when you've not been through labour before, I remember worrying everytime I had bh with dc1

I feel like I'm running out of space now, baby's movements can be quite painful and my ribs are burning! With that, my spd and other pains down below I think I have got a proper pregnancy waddle now

I'm very jealous of those of you with family close by helping at the moment and after birth, I really don't want to be doing school/preschool run already but know I'll still be doing it all until the day I give birth DH doesn't help in mornings as he gets himself ready then leaves about half hour before I do, then doesn't get back till dc are all ready for bed, so I'm exhausted trying to do it all on my own Sorry for rant!

I think I'm finally going to have to give up my under wired bras, the pain in my ribs is getting so uncomfortable and I suddenly realised that I didn't get it Sunday when I spent the day pottering around without a bra on.

Can anyone recommend a non wired bra that can cope with largish boobs (34f/g) and still gives a decent shape under clothes. I know it's vain but pre pregnancy I was so careful how I dressed for work, was always super smart tailored outfits and all that has already gone to pot......I really don't want to have to go in with boobs balancing on my belly too! I'm not sure if I'm going to breast feed or not yet (short mat leave so will mix feed from the get go I think and see how we get on) so they don't necessarily need to be maternity/ nursing bras.

Can't believe how close to term some of you are now, it seems quite a long way for me still as I'm not due till end Sept, getting exciting now

Misog Im a e/f and bought mine from the mothercare sale at half price. It was a tshirt maternity bra by blooming marvellous. Would love one of them fancy looking hot milk and panache bras but theres no way I would spend that much on a bra. We're not struggling for money but we are trying to save for a deposit for a house and have other commitments too so id rather that money went on dc rather than a bra iyswim

I'm sorry can't help with the bra thing, as my stoopid 36A boobs have not changed since i conceived! Humph! Although I did buy a non underwired from Mothercare which was really comfy in the shop and god awful when I wore it at home!
The lady in the shop was lovely, but encouraged me to buy a cup 2 sizes too big so I have "growing" room Mothercare actually don't do my size in bras :(

I've ordered a bra that should be delivered today: www.boots.com/en/Emma-Jane-Next-Generation-Maternity-Nursing-Bra-Black_1206697/

Not sure how supportive it would be for day time use, but will report back once I've tried it! The reviews are good. Some people say it is good for daytime use, others best for night wear. It might depend on cup size and how much support you need?

M&S for bras always in my opinion!

Mothercare are pissing me off - ordered changing bag, nighties and a maternity top last Thursday and they still haven't even been dispatched! Sent a stroppy email to customer services which I doubt will do any good but makes me feel better threatening to cancel and order elsewhere but i've used a £40 gift card on the order and I bet it would be a right pain getting that refunded! On the bright side, the carrycot, colour pack and car seat that DP ordered separately on Sunday has been dispatched. Where is the logic?!

misog I got mine from john lewis and they are great.

lilone - also had issue with mothercare, did a big order and took ages to come. put me off ordering with them again!!

at hairdressers for last cut and colour before things happen - and also to tidy myself up before we go to a wedding next week. have so much hair - it's normally really thin and crap. now it is thick and crap.

Batch cooking yesterday. More to do today but slow cooker only. Im shattered I didn't sleep at all well, im just so uncomfortable. Im getting some intense bh too.

lilone1234 Wed 06-Aug-14 09:33:54
M&S for bras always in my opinion!

You must be the only person on the whole of MN who thinks this!!! They are TERRIBLE!

I've gone from a 28FF to apparently a 38E which is utter bollocks. I've found maternity bras to be really weird sizes (small, medium, large? Are you having a Giraffe!?). None are comfortable (probably precisely because they don't fit very well). Getting fitted is a complete waste of time; everywhere I go tries to fit the bras they stock to me, rather than me to the correct bra. (And don't say Bravissimo or I'll scream) Not to mention that hardly anywhere actually does maternity bra fitting in the first place.

Throughly depressing. Plus I can not afford to be spending £30 on several bras which I might only wear for a month or two. So I gave up months ago... I picked up 2 bras in mothercare for a fiver the other week which vaguely fit, so I'm making do for now.

I'm totally fed up of it. I hate bra fitting at the best of times - usually because I get strange looks when I say my size and have been frequently questioned if its even a real size. Online shopping and trial and error have only be the things that have worked in the past, and I'm damned if I'm going to go through the hassle of that, when I have an time limit as such.

/Rant.

Is anyone considering getting post natal vest tops or pants- the ones that hold it all in afterwards I know mothercare and jojo do them. Or I might just send my mum to m&s.. I just don't know what size to order.
I got some fab bras from m&s, non wired but give a great shape and very comfy.

www.marksandspencer.com/2-pack-non-wired-full-cup-t-shirt-a-d-bras/p/p22211613

Im sat here in dressing gown, I just cant be arsed to move...

red ....and breathe in the golden light energy and breathe out the..

sorry got carried away there- bloody hypno cds

blossom where will you put it all lol

We have a little fridge freezer about same height as me.Im only home on a sSaturday so we don't really need a big1.

Red I hate bra shopping too. I stuck with my underwired bras for a long time

I was stopped while shopping yesterday and a lady asked me if I was expecting twinsI was like wtf.
I know baby is measuring weeks ahead and im big etc but having the nerve to stop and ask me!! I said I find it offensive when people make assumptions. Should have said bitch fuck off.

Sorry as you can tell not in the best of mood lol

I know I know.

Just very, very fed up.

The majority of my weight gain seems to be water retention or even more ridiculous boobage than I already had.

I really am a beached whale.

Walking around for ten minutes or sitting not keeping my feet up for 30 mins is just causing my feet to turn into painful balloons, so doing anything is getting on to be nigh on impossible. (thats ignoring all the other aches and pains).

I can't not say how glad I am now, that I got most of my shopping done weeks ago. And fortunately my list of things to be done, isn't too bad (now I have resigned myself to the fact that DH isn't going to do anything about clearing the spare bedroom until after the baby is about 10)

4 more weeks... 4 more weeks...

ilove I totally agree...twins and also "are you about to have it" questions have me ready to kill. DH then thinks I am uberfat and has a go at me. yes baby is big but actually I haven't put as much weight on as I thought I would so wish they would all piss off.

feeling the rage!!

Ilove my parents have two chest freezers, so they are storing them- they only live a ten min walk away so I figured while Im out walking I can pick up a couple of tubs or they can drop them off to me. We only have a tiny freezer and I need that really for ds food.

Wow what a cheeky bitch- what are the chances she is right though, to actually ask that question!!! What did you say back?
I got told by a cashier, wow you look ready to pop, I replied with a tone of ice "is that so"... Then the day after someone said how small and neat I was- I think it depends on the dress.

I think shopping for jeans is way harder than bras!

Ive found www.nursingbra-shop.co.uk/ to be really good for bras, the range is big and the delivery really quick. I'm going to buy a couple more before the birth I think!

I'm impressed with all the batch cooking, I don't think I can be that organised!

I think shopping for jeans is way harder than bras!

Do not start me off on that one!

We have the world's smallest freezer which is currently stuffed with frozen pineapple to keep me cool. Batch cooking isn't happening.

I think that after 35 weeks we are just uncomfy and grumpy and fed up. I must admit I am getting snappy now. Its funny how people suddenly back off Don't upset the pg lady she might blow or go into labour. hehe

holls Im shocked your dh has had a go at you! blokes have NO idea do they.

release the rage people and hire a hoist- to get me off this sofa.

white - last night's classic (!) was his text from his best mate saying he could always move out for some peace and quiet once baby arrived...I was livid....that plus his best mate suggested DH wasn't excited about baby coming. however he doesn't know I have seen text - was actually looking for something else when saw incriminating one. so I stomped around the house a lot.
then dh said I wouldn't be able to cuddle him cos am massive. he thinks he is being funny but having just had the possible c section convo was feeling a bit wobbly and he didn't read the signs well enough. seriously. men. I understand that he feels a bit disconnected but a bit of support wouldn't go amiss.

and breathe.....

Holls, men are funny creatures! Take the text with a pinch of salt, they are from his mate not your dh. Men don't know how to react to some things, My dh was freaked at the beginning of this pg, now he has his head around it. It is worth having a chat with him?

ok Im going to get my arse of the sofa...no really I am.

DH swings from really really supportive and then totally not supportive. I could go on and on about it... Everything from I'm too slow to I am so lazy to it being 'my' baby not ours to you'll really need to get on that exercise bike...

The classic he came out with was pretty special though. DH suggested in May we book a holiday in November... a very nice idea. Except for a few minor points to this which I had to gentle tackle as not to upset him.

a) he can only take a week paternity so I much rather he took time off to give me a bit of support early on
b) we can't afford it
c) would the baby's passport come through in time
d) would I be up for a long trip on a plane with such a young baby?
e) and this really is the best of the lot, his suggestion of destination...

Moscow. In November.

In the end I think he got it. But he's still away with the fairies and talking about a six hour trip in the car in September to visit my Grandmother and a couple of friends. I've tried to gently say "lets just see how things go first". Bare in mind I'm having an ELCS too....