Evening all, hope everyone's keeping well today . Would agree with the main sentiment expressed on the bf/nappy front; go with instincts, do what makes you/baby happy and fits what's needed, and don't take too much flak from hv's etc. Those worried about effect of bf on time with older children, could you use this as story time, watch a special dvd together, sit with them while they draw etc as a way of being able to try the bf but still feel like giving attention to other child? From what I've heard from friends in this situation, learning to bf on the move, using sling or just doing things one handed sems to happen out of necessity - my co-ordination isn't great so hoping my then 21 month old might like some quiet sit down time - who am I trying to kid ?!
H&A - at your 4 days away. How about investing n some nice sarongs to wear whilst there - nice light cotton for the heat and fully adjustable to growing bump?
Westcoater - welcome to the thread, and congratulations.
Magicgenie - looks like we share a due date - 24th? I've found this baby has been much quieter too - dd was giving me good strong kicks from 14 and a half weeks, this one is barely there most of the time and def nothing hefty yet.
Strawberri - go for it on driving front! Nice to know it's not just me that's left it this late. I used to be terrified of driving and hated every moment of the first lot of lessons I took a couple of years back. This time round I've got a lady instructor who I get on great with and has been fab at getting me over my nerves. Have booked my practical test for the 3rd Feb - eek! Best advice I can give is don't be afraid to try/ change diff instructors if the one you start off with doesn't feel right/can't put you at ease. Right instructor has made massive diff to me and I realised a couple of weeks ago that I actually enjoy driving now and feel very positive about up-coming test.
Marylou23 - I think the measuring bumps thing would be good for a laugh - we could do it using squares of toilet roll, that way not talking in cm/inches and may spare some ! We could set targets like 20wks, 25wks, 30 wks and so on, and just all post as we hit those milestones?! Or when we hit the next week of our pgs, just post the week number and size ie 18 wks, 20 squares, at the end of that post.
The gender thing is weird, my ante-natal group was about 22 of us and out of that only 3 of us had girls. There is always an overall gender balance in population of about 48% men 52% women (fig might be slightly out but pretty much 50/50) so I guess each area somehow balances out to whats needed - mother nature and all that.