Jan 2016 #6 ....bumps and blooming ahoy!

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We're going to get / borrow both a Moses basket and a side-crib. Last time we only had the Moses basket but DD had lots of digestive issues (undiagnosed lactose intolerance) and thrashed around so much in the night that I was always scared she'd topple it over. But it is useful as DP will be able to take new baby downstairs when (if) I get a lie-in. I quite like the idea of a crib. I've been looking at double buggies and Oh My God the price! I want one with a carrycot for DC2, but with both DC2 and DD1 facing me still. And not tandem. So not fussy at all...

RE eating disorders, I suffered from anorexia and bullimia for about 15 years and I was scared about how I'd cope with weight gain last time. Even though I consider myself over it now, I still have blips. I surprised myself by being fine with the changes to my body; partially because my weight gain fell within the expected levels so I could reason it with myself, and partially because I wasn't drinking and that's always made me a lot worse. For anyone who is suffering, I'd recommend reading / posting in the mental health section of MN. There are a lot of women in the same position.

You don't need to use a stand with a Moses basket. We didn't. We used ours for about 2-3 months with DD1, and about one month with DD2, both times on the floor.

i am going to get a cheap moses basket for my living room with a stand but only because i have a bad back after fracturing my coccyx when i went sledging once and won't be able to be bend down all the time to pick up the baba off the floor then i can keep the side sleeper upstairs.. tesco direct have some bargin ones.. also smyths toys! they have alot of offers on aswell

We did have a stand for our Moses basket and used it all the time. We set it up next to our bed & during the day, we carried the basket & stand down to set it up wherever we were. DS loved it & slept in it till he was about 6 months! He is quite compact though!

I got a bargain Moses basket .... Mamas and papas sale reduced from £105 to £35 and for the stand on eBay for £9!

Great bargain mrsfaz!

I'm just browsing Tesco, thanks for the Tesco bargain tip MissMartin. I'll look on Asda too, they usually have good bargains.

I've just bought a crib to go in our bedroom mothercare and matress £67! Wonderful how much I've saved in these sales!!

Just ordered a moses basket and stand from Tesco. Should be here by friday!

I used the Tesco website via TopCashback so if I keep using that then it's another way of saving money. First time I've used it and will do again as there are loads of different sites you can get money back from

which one did you get? maybe

Clair de Lune palm basket with cream dimple fabric. Similar to the one I wanted, and it's the fabric I would have chosen if I'd gone for a wicker moses basket.

oh lovley me and dp was looking at that one before.. its one of my favourite's!

Do moses baskets fit on any stand?

I think some brands might be slightly different size-wise to others but both things I've ordered are the same brand so it should be ok.

missmartin I'm planning on geting the chicco one too, mainly because being bigger than a moses basket i hope it will last longer, and it will mean we can delay moving DD out of her cot. i will borrow a friends moses basket for carrying round the house.

got a load of our old baby gear from my sister (we passed everythign on to her after DD) so need to have a big sort out and see what we have and what we need. We've also got a great charity shop in town that is JUST kids stuff, so i can keep popping in there and keeping my eye out for bits and pieces. baby stuff is almost always great condition as it's used for such a short time. Am also trying to justify that if i buy lots second hand i can treat myself to a new nursing chair!

Evening ladies. This is a bit off topic but I saw on some posts about clothing to hide your bump when going to parties. Well I got a party with my old work colleagues next week and only one out of the whole store knows about the pregnancy so was wondering what people could recommend. It can't be a maxi dress as they all know that isn't me as the longest ill wear a dress is to my knees and it needs to look nice with tights (don't do leg showing) and it needs to be a reasonable price as I don't get paid toll after the party.

What about a stretchy tube skirt (DP cheapie here and a floaty black top Tiny? I was wearing skinnies with floaty/slouchy tops in dark colours (with or without a blazer/jacket/cardigan) for ages to disguise my bump. Depends on dresscode for the party and your usual style?

Oh i love that skirt. That's probably a big maybe.

Scan at 11. Eek. Please let there be a baby in there!

Good luck Oyster

Good luck oysyer x

Aw good luck oyster

My skin was so lovely and clear then Saturday night I've developed a BEARD of spots...anyone else experiencing this lovely side effect. Sudo creme does work but some of them are stubborn buggers!

Good luck oyster!

Good luck oyster!

Good luck oyster and mrschatty I didn't get them really bad on my face but omg my back I refuse to wear vest tops cause you can see them. I feel so self conscious about them.

good luck oyster!

mrschatty my skin has only just finally cleared up. hallelujah. 16 weeks yesterday on adjusted dates. same thing happened with last two pregnancies. Unfortunately there's not a lot you can do I've found. I used a good cleanser and mainly left it alone (apart from covering it all in a good inch foundation!) until it went with change in hormones.