April 2015 Thread 10: full of chatterboxes, only 2 months to go...

[Hidingthefear]

the other thread was almost full already! Any newbies welcome to join : )

Copied this from Boo from the last fred, sorry if it's changed since then, wasnt sure where to find it.

Unknown/Surprise
Misty414, 30, #1 edd 25th March
Fingerscrossed, 33, #2 EDD 1st April
ChickenMe, 38, EDD 4th April
LadyStinky, 35, #1 EDD 5th April
Rustyzilla, 34, #1, EDD 7th April
Floppypotato, #1, EDD 7th April
BrixtonBunny, 26, #1 edd 8th April - Surprise (but more likely to be girl according to sonographer)
Nerdsgirl, EDD 9th April
Chiliplant, ?, #1, EDD 11th April -
Wineandchoccy, 33, #1, EDD 14th April
AnniaFausta, 32, #1, EDD 15th April
AbiBanbury, 38, #1 EDD 18th April (but ovulate early so likely to be more like 14th) -
BitchPeas #2 EDD 19th April
Kismac, 29 #1, EDD 19th April
NinnynoodleNoo, 37, #6, EDD 19th April
SquattingNeville, 24, #2, EDD 20th April
CherryLips1980, 34, #2, EDD 21st April
Chococroc, 31, #1, EDD 22nd April, (but will likely be a couple of weeks earlier due to health condition) -
Lauren82000, 30 #2 EDD 22nd April
Ivegotacavetroll, 30 #1 EDD 23rd April
Mswibble - 29, #1, EDD 24th April
HippoPottyMouth, 38, #3, EDD 25th April
OneDay, 27, no DC, MMC June 2014, EDD 26th April
Squidge14,#1, EDD 27th April
JaneyTea, 34, #1. EDD 29th April
catsofa 35, #1, EDD 30th April

Boy
RiverRocks, 30, #1, EDD 26th March
houghtonk76, 38, #1, EDD 1st April
Lindalove, 38, EDD 2nd April
Lila35, 35, #1, EDD 3rd April
Cinnamongreyhound, 33, #3 edd 6th April
berberana, 34 #2 edd 11th April
Hidingthefear, 25, #1 EDD 13Th April
daholster, 32, #2, EDD 14th April
BonjourMinou, 32, #2, EDD 19th April
BananaToast, 26, #1, EDD 20th April
smogsville, 33, #2, EDD 22nd April, csection booked for 16th April
LadyNovember, 24, #1, EDD 23rd April
StuntNun, 38, #4, EDD 27th April
Mel0drama 36, dc #2, edd 29th April

Girl
Roastpots 35, #2 EDD 1st April
Babiecakes11, 23, 4th pregnancy, 2nd baby EDD April 1st
minipie, 34, #2, EDD 4th April
Skyra13, 26, #1 EDD 6th April
londonlivvy, 39, DC#2, EDD 8 April
upduffedsecret, EDD 8th April - Girl?
TinyTear, 41, DD2 EDD 11th April
TheBooMonster, 25, DD2, EDD 11th April
Mamabear0315, 24, #2, EDD 12th April
MustBeDueSomeBetterFeet, 36, #2 EDD 23rd April
FreedomHuntress, 40, #2, EDD 27th April
Siarie, 26, #1, EDD 27th April

Oo wine I'm a Lancashire lass too :) north manchester birth centre or home birth for me. Not done a tour yet though.

Hello to all the newcomers :)

I think it would be nice for us all to stay on one thread, like you say those at the end of the month might get a bit lonely :( although on the same hand please don't scare us with birth stories if you go first :/
It's all feeling more and more real. Just last night lying on the couch with DH we both had the realisation that soon we won't be able to just pop able film on and lie down for 3 hours cuddling before bed.

I was going to suppose DH tomorrow and go out for the day but he's just text to say he's going into work 6-12 tomorrow. Something to do with having to put the factory on overtime and night shifts and now there's no factory manager he'll have to do it. Ah well, more lazing around on the couch for me then, probably a good thing seen as I'm not quite 100%

Ooo twins sparks I think they are the first on this thread :)

I've packed baby bag but DH says he is going to pack mine so that when I need things he knows where they are. I still make a list but he'll pack them, just not actually made a list yet lol.

I actually don't find birth stories to be worrying, I quite like information. But I understand not everyone is like me, I have other threads that I'm on where I've questioned the ladies who have given birth into all the details!

I can always just pop over to the postnatal thread to ask these things though.

Fairy lights Brixton? Is this some new product I don't know about or an actual string of fairy lights to plug in?

Boo how do I add myself to the stats?
22.. EDD 20th April.. Expecting baby boy! Been here since the beginning and realised I never added myself to it?!
Also, think I am the baby of the April thread! ??

Update on my sore throat (exciting, I know)..
Been to my local chemist and they suggested either honey and lemon glycerin medicine, or like a few of you said, homemade honey and lemon hot drink. So I bought the medicine, took it home and peeled back the label to read the information (which I wouldn't normally do before pregnancy) and it says not suitable to use in pregnancy, but consult your doctor first! Yet on the NHS site it says it's not known to cause any problems or side effects in pregnancy. So I took one small teaspoonful and have been drinking boiled water with lemon juice (haven't been to get any honey yet!).
Hopefully it'll clear up. I can't believe how much I'm going on about my sore throat. But I haven't got any sleep with it and feel like it's turning into a cold normally I would be drinking honey and lemon out of the bottle but obviously I don't want to take that risk!

Oh and in reply to the loneliness, I hadn't really thought about it. But with my due date being the 20th I'm now thinking a lot of you will be very busy with newborns!
I agree we will definitely have to do some sort of PN thread

Can I be added to the roster please?

solstice930, 30, EDD April 6th, surprise

I'm 32+4 today, it really feels like it's flying by! My back has been in agony the past few days. I've got a hot water bottle permanently attached to me, and I'm up doing stretches and squats every half hour.

I've also noticed I only feel kicks/movements down low so I'm convinced this baby is breech! I know there's ages for it to move, but part of me feels like a planned c-section date would make childcare for DD soooo much easier. We don't have any family near by so a set date would be amazing (rather than our 4 week rota of friends we're currently working on! )

My hospital list:

For me:
Nighties x2
Sleep bra
Sports bottle/straws
Snacks - labour and postnatal
Big bottle of frozen water
Towels
Big black pants
Pjs x2
Dressing gown
Socks
Flip flops
Nursing bra
Headphones
Ear plugs
Carrier bags
Maternity pads x2 packs
Breast pads
Moist toilet wipes
Shampoo/conditioner/shower gel (unscented)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Deodorant
Dry shampoo
Moisturiser
Hairbrush/hair ties
Cash (lots of pound coins for parking etc.)
Arnica
Witch hazel
Lip balm
Hand cream
Lansinoh
Hand gel
Outfit to come home in (leggings/loose top)

For baby:
Nappies x20
Water wipes
Cotton wool
Vaseline (apply before meconium)
Sudocreme
Sleepsuits x3 (up to 1 month)
Short sleeved vests x3 (up to 1 month)
Muslins x3
Cotton hats x2
Cardigan
Car seat
Blanket

Solstice.. I feel like my pregnancy has been flying by top! I also mainly only feel movements low down too, although don't get me wrong I do feel movements around my belly button too. I've never really felt anything above that though, or any rib kicking or anything? I suppose there's still plenty of time for that though! (I'm 30+4).
At my last midwives appointment she thought that baby might be lying sideways, so we'll see what she thinks at my next appointment next week!

Lauren an actual string of fairy lights! Thought they would make for a nice, dark, relaxing space

My list:

Me toiletries:
Face wipes
Soap
Flannel
Towel
Mini shampoo nicked from hotel to wash my fringe as it gets greasy!!
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Hairbrush, clips and pony tail bands
Lip Balm
Ear sticks

Food articles:
Lactulose
Mint Tea bags
Chewing gum in case of bad taste in mouth
Drinking straws
Sports bottle
Multi pack ribenas
Nut bars
Pringles might need salt
Sour sweets
Love Hearts

Practical stuff:
Ear plugs
Eye patch
Phone charger
Big towel
Change for car park

Clothing moi:
3 nighties
Thin dressing gown
Flip flops
3 pairs cuffed soft trousers (they can be worn low on hips or pulled up high in case of CS)
Big t shirt with a Garfield on it. Not sure of relevance of Garfield, sure he is too lazy to give birth
2 breastfeeding vests
8 pairs granny pants

Lansinoh
Maternity pads

Baby:
8 baby grows, different styles
Swaddle wrap
Hat
Cardi x 2
Mits
Several pairs of socks
Cuddle toy rabbit for me baby
Three mussies

Toiletries for baby:
Sudocrem
Bottom Butter
Vaseline
Olive Oil
Nappies pack of 23
Cotton wool
New born wipes as OH has phobia of cotton wool.

Reminder to self to pack maternity notes. Bag not totally finished as some of the clothes I'll take Im still using now. Have probably forgotten loads so it helps to look at other lists.

Oh yeah Arnica, deodorant and paracetamol because OH always gets a bangin headache

I haven't even started to think about hospital bag (apart from randomly grabbing maternity pads and disposable pants from Tesco a few weeks ago!) Maybe that will be my weekend nesting activity...

I also have very little in the way of baby clothes, as I lent out most of DD's stuff to friends and family and we're waiting to get the newborn stuff back in early March. Hope s/he doesn't arrive early as I have about 2 sleepsuits at the moment!

:-) I've been around for a while and on the FB group but just mainly lurking on here - thanks for adding me to the list :-)

I'm trying to get on top of hospital bag this week as I'm off work - so scary to get it packed though!!

Chicken - pringles! Love it.

I have a Leon, Itsu and Franco Manca v near hospital so am planning to send DH out for everything I want to eat depending on my whims.

My hosp bag list is v short I am basically going to wing it with as little as possible in hope that it all goes acc to plan and I only have to stay one night. Don't need labour stuff either. I would post my list but I'm on the sofa watching frozen with DD and I can't be bothered to move

Squatting I love the idea of Fanjo Lights

Lol at fanjo lights. Haven't seen mine for months so lights would help

While everyone's on the subject of fanjo's.... What will you all be doing throughout April time.. You know.. Hair wise?! I'm not brave enough to get a wax down there but also don't want it too be totally unruly! ?? Surely I won't be able to shave properly?! Sorry TMI! Hadn't given it much thought before, though!

RL mine is natural anyway so I'll be doing nothing to it! I'm sure midwives will have seen every kind of vagina going, and I'm positive it will be the last thing on your mind!

I've read in a few different places though that women are being encouraged not to wax as there is a rise in c-section infections linked to waxing. I'd just do whatever makes you happy!

RL funnily enough I managed to lift my bump enough to trim in the shower this morning. Gotta love those razor/trimmer things. It was a struggle and if my neck wasn't as long as it is I wouldn't of been able to do it. Think that was the last time I'll manage it though. Your only other option is a strategically placed mirror or ask for help. Not sure if it falls a bit close to the 'too married' relationship line. Kind of like wiping your OH's bum for them.