I’m 32 weeks today. Just had my whopping cough jab this morning and have MW appointment this afternoon. Looking forward to seeing what position baby is in. I seem to have had a growth spurt in last week, uterus now high up and restricting my breathing. Have been travelling all over country for work by train staying in hotels and dragging about my suitcase so has been hard-going. Doing it all again this week, but after that just 3 weeks of work left which includes a BH so not long to go now.
Have been recommended by friend to put name down for nursery place this week as waiting list opens. Can’t believe we have to do this before baby is even born! It is a great nursery, in fact I was one of the first children to attend it 30+ years ago and the same lady runs it (plus she remembers me!). I have heard waiting lists around here are 6:1 place! Just not sure what hours/ sessions we want as we can’t afford full time. DH will be doing most wrap around care as he WFH but it is difficult having the conversation so soon. The other option is child minder which is same price, but we would prefer the nursery experience. I’m just very worried about deciding on sessions now when we have no idea what will work for us in a year’s time!
fattycow zampa mistersafety
thanks for giving me hope about my transverse baby turning, I’m hoping she will turn. Off to MW today so will check on position (I find it difficult to tell what position she is in) was a breech baby. I was breech at 40 weeks. And at 41. I turned all by myself at 41+5, about started at 41+6 and my mum had me in the early hours of 42 weeks. So plenty of time for baby to turn head down. I’m not sure about spinning babies either – friend recommended it but she didn’t turn and end up with C-section . not sure it is worth the effort or injury risk! But I have been doing the inverse position you describe and sitting on a yoga ball when I can.
aretepetite hope you had a good break, well deserved after your scare!
broody meeska good to hear your thoughts about AP. I think I will follow it a bit but want to try more structured style too. I am reading wonder weeks at the moment which is helpful for getting in the shoes of a baby and seeing things from their perspectives so you can best meet their needs. Interesting about the over-stimulation, my NCT teacher talked about that last week. Apparently is baby turns their head away it means they might be over-stimulated and they need a break. I’m glad to have heard this advice as I wouldn’t have a clue. Babies have so much to take in that it probably feels overwhelming for them at times and they can only cry to express their frustration.
MrsF
I’ve brought an ergobaby, tried it out with my friend’s newborn and he loved it. We have the newborn insert, he looked so cuddly in it, like a little glow-worm! My friend said she found the sling very comfortable (she has a caboo which is good for the early days) so I’m glad we invested in an ergo baby cause I too have a bad back in normal life. I do worry it will be too warm to use it in summer though – time will tell.
zampa feel your pain re clothing for work. My third pair of JoJo maman black trousers have just split down the sides. Crap quality – off to get my third refund! Will probably have to rebuy to get me through last few weeks of work! I think the bf bra is a real thing – I have seen the Kardashians wearing a version! Doesn’t look very comfortable though!