March 2015 mummies

[M27J5M]

Thread number 3

Fingers crossed, M27J5M x

Thanks hyper

I also want to use real nappies so very glad a few of you have experience. Have no idea what pram we'll end up with, so much to choose from!

ELA I finally got into my classroom today. My rather obvious bump has been putting me off going but luckily there was no one there. It was rather creepy actually. Feel good having got it done.

hyper I have a scan tomorrow, I guess it is a reassurance one. I had one 3 weeks ago at 5+4 due to spotting. This is the follow-up. Spotting has continued so not sure what to expect.

Hi, trying to catch up after holiday! I've had two scans now (6wks+5 and 8wks+5), seen the heartbeat at both and head it on the last one so feeling a bit calmer! 12wk scan on the 12th Sept!

Hope everybody's feeling ok. I was sick at a wedding yesterday (in a bush!)

ELA I'm struggling to motivate myself to go in and do displays as well. The thought of perching on a table doesn't appeal at the moment!

coaster Hope everything's ok tomorrow!

What time's your scan coaster? X

DH has said he will put up my displays for me if I help him with some other bits in his classroom so that should be better! I don't really fancy climbing a ladder or perching on a table with the nausea!
4 weeks today till my scan...ages! Xxx

ELA Might try to bribe DH to so the same. He's not a teacher though so not sure what they'd be like!

Hi! Also loving the pram talk, I'm debating whether I need a double buggy or not, think I will wait closer to the time (will be a 20 month age gap). I have a bugaboo cameleon at the minute so a buggy board might be a good solution.

I have a reassurance scan in 8 days time when i'll be 9+1, haven't got an appointment for my 12 week one yet. I'm getting quite anxious the closer it gets tbh

Just checking in, I've been reading everything just haven't added much myself, got my 12 week scan next wed so not too long. Had bloods taken last week for the nifty test so am hoping I'll get the results either this week or early next (fingers crossed)

Got my bloods back today and I'm rhesus negative. Anyone else? Doesn't seem to be a huge deal but wondered if anyone else is?

We did cloth nappies. Loved them. Definitely using the again.
bumgenius Flip.
Nothing as cute as a bubba with a big bright cloth bottom

Can someone let me know how the cloth nappy things work. Am I righty that you have these outer bits and put cloth inside them and then wash the cloths? What's the positives and negatives etc? I've heard that they're not actually any better for the environment due to the increase in washing you have to do but surely they're better than piles of dirty nappies that don't biodegrade? But I have no idea.

I've also been reading a lot but not been adding as much too. So HI everyone!

My scan is tomorrow. I'm either 12+2 or 11+6 tomorrow but I suppose I'll find out for definite! I'm excited but nervous all rolled into one. I'm pleased it's at 8.45am so one of the first appointments.

m33r I know I'm rhesus neg as I've given blood in the past. I mentioned it at my booking in appt and mw didn't seem too concerned and I know I need an injection later on. I think the issue is more about future pregnancies.

Been loving the pram talk so dared to have a look. Currently fancying the Uppababy vista but until I see them in the flesh I'm open to any!

Also I'm interested in cloth nappies. Really like the thought of it but have no clue where to start with it all...

Good luck everyone with scans this week!

m33r no but i know when my bloods come back i wont be rhubella immune. wasnt when i had bloods done with my other 2 dc's

well there are two main types of cloth nappies, the all in ones, where you have an absorbent bit with a waterproof cover attached. Those you treat almost like a disposable. Wear then wash.

Second are the sort I prefer which, as you described, consist of a waterproof outer 'wrap' and an absorbent inner pad or nappy (depending which style you go for). These ones you just wash the absorbent bit after every wear. The waterproof wrap can be used a few times before it gets whiffy.

If you line dry them then I do think they're probably more ecologically friendly, especially as I used eco egg to wash them, so no detergent. The main thing for us was the saving money though. Nappies are so expensive, but washing them isn't really and if you choose carefully then you can get ones that will even dry indoors on an airer overnight, though March is a good time for a baby as you then have the whole summer ahead of you to deal with the frequent nappy washes!

Does that answer all questions?

Hi ladies - can I join? Coming VERY late to the party. EDD is 1st March and I've got my scan on Thursday. This is my first. m33r I'm rhesus negative too - the midwife said it wasn't a big deal. We just need an anti-d injection at 28 weeks.

For the rh- girls - anti d at 28 weeks and ? post birth I think and all is well. Any bumps/knocks to bump and/or bleeding contact your mw as you may need additional anti d.

And welcome to the group blondie!

Welcome blondie! My MW has my edd as 1st March to.

eatscake what do they call the second type? Good info!

Thanks everyone!

m33r my scan is at 9am, so not long to wait. I'm not the best sleeper at the best of times so even though I've been tired today I've not allowed myself a nap, hoping I can sleep tonight! I get so nervous for medical appointments in general. The last scan was internal and they didn't even consider abdominal so I'm expecting the same again. Have you got a scan tomorrow did you say?

eatscake that's fantastic information! You've really summed it up, thanks! Cloth nappies are something I'm considering.

coaster let us know how it goes. I will be checking in here all morning.

No scans for me til 5th sept. Ages away!!!

Thanks tea. I'm kind of expecting the worst tomorrow, just want it over with. It's the not knowing for me that's worst. I feel sort of accepting of whatever the outcome is, just need to know.

m33r I will let you know :-)