DANGER: Wide Load - due in April 2007

[Katy44]

Hnsden, how strange that we have the same mw! maybe she does want to make us look silly, but have been told by others that all fours is the best place to turn the baby so maybe not!!! We'll see.

Am really hoping that turning the baby(if that happens) will bring labour on quicker!? Oh please let that happen, my due date is only 24 days away. Really must get labour bag packed, tonight

Enjoy your ML mmk, what a nightmare your pc being broken you poor thing. Any neighbour about to let you hijack their machine for a while to save you the bus journey?

It is horrible being away from other LOs in hospital - I am dreading that too
DH has planned lots of fun outdoor things to do with ds that mummy cant do at the moment to try and distract him. Made me feel a bit better but not the same as mummy hugs.

I've heard that the best way to turn the baby is to scrub the kitchen floor

Runny, like that'll be happening, wouldn't be able to get back up

eddas - know what you mean. the only way i'm on all fours is if dh is behind me.....iykwim

ROLF

how rude That won't be happening here either, rather scrub the floors

OK. Dh has announced that I have to get my labour bag started soon.. think seeing couples about to pop at antenatal class last night got him worried! Didn´t someone do a list recently? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Maveta - the Mallorcan Real Nappy Network - I have a bumhugger coming in the post...! Because I neeeeeeed it ...

Mammyjo - yes - that is my vision too - telling me to move out the way, be quiet or switch channels, turn the tv up as making too much noise, get them some food, drink, wipe their bottoms - while I'm busy rocking back and forward on my birthing ball puffing away! I need a better plan ....

DS2 come home from playgroup poorly - vless - has gone to bed - dh taken ds1 to the driving range so making curry and checking mn in peace - apart from Ernie who definitely has 8 legs kicking six bells out of my ribs!

vless being russian for bless!

octo - know I can always count on you to share the real nappy joy! Though hensden slipped out of the closet earlier on too..

Ok so seeing as you all seem to be busy the ONE time I have more than 5 mins to sit down and chat today I have started my list.. please add/delete as prior experience dictates...

Nighties x 2
pyjama bottoms plus a couple of tops
knickers (cheapy throwaway-able ones)
socks
breastpads
maternity pads
arnica
painkillers
witch hazel
sports bottle and/or straws
juice/water/snacks (incl for dh)
camera
mini fan
face cloth
hairband
lipsalve
toiletries
towel
pregnancy notes/birth plan etc.

Have I missed anything vital? Not started baby´s list yet, that´s next. Check my order of importance hey

what about a little water spray bottle? boots do them, and tbh I found it the best thing for keeping my face cool

flip flops to wear in the shower

Oooh yes.. adding.to.list.as.i.type..

Hello - apologies as I haven't read the thread yet today, but just got back from my scan and all is good news. Placenta has moved to the right place, baby has turned head down, and she's till a girl! Hurrah, can relax a bit now!

Great news Emmymummy! LOL at ´she´s still a girl´!

Great news emmymummy

I would buy really cheap cotton knickers to wear which you are happy to bin - I have some disp ones but only intend to wear them for the first couple of hours and change them frequently - they are truly horrible!

would also take a book/magazine, earplugs, sleep mask, extra towels to leave in the car so can have fresh ones when needed, mobile phone, money .... will try to think of more - six bags of stuff is normal you know

Can I share a thought with you that only second/third timers would understand - I think my ds2 has given me headlice - my head is not so much itchy as crawly! Will get conditioner and comb out later!

AAARGH Head lice... the thought of them gives me the heebie jeebies, I don´t know how I´m going to cope when it´s our turn...

Agree with Octupussy re the disposal knickers - they don't feel comfortable at all, so will also buy some cheap knickers that can be thrown away after.
Is anybody else packing two bags, one for labour and then another for post delivery?
MMK, BB - you've probably finished work by now, hope you had a great last day, still two weeks to go for me.
AngeE - sorry to hear about the C-Section, but as someone suggested maybe the date can be changed?
CD - Glad to hear you are having a nice holiday
Glad to hear that WO, ECA, 1B3, Oogs and MammyJo are all out of the hospital and I didn't miss a birth.
Emmymummy, glad you appt went well, have mine tomorrow am dreading my last dose of Anti-D

aaahh the joys of parenthood - ds1 gets them from school and ds2 from playgroup - more ds2 than ds1 as they seem to be in closer proximity at that age! I've caught them once before off ds1 the first time he had them because didn't occur to me that they would - having never had them myself as a child or knowing what to look for I was mortified but apparently its quite normal! The boys like to see who has live ones, who has eggs and who has the biggest - YAK! (need a new emoticon!)

NO! STOP IT! it´s totally freaking me OUT!

ok this might be a weird question but if I stay in 2 nights, which is the norm here, potentially how many knickers will I go through?? I have a pack of 5 cheapy knickers from matalan (a xmas present from a friend with the 2.50 price tag still on ) will that do?

If it helps anyone heres my hospital bag list I think its got more or less everything on there!!!!!

Bag
Cardigan/jumper can get cold
Maternity notes
Nighties ? how many
My camera and batteries
Hairbrush
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shower gel
Deodorant
Large pads ? boots
Large black pants ? matalan
Dressing gown
Flip flops
Lg dark towel
Change pound coins for tv card etc
Mobile and charger
Comfy clothes for going home
Socks
Flannel
Painkillers/Solpadol
Magazine x 2
Bra x 3
Breast pads
Hairbands
Moisturiser
Hot water bottle
Fybogel/senokot
Lucozade tabs?
Sort throat sweets
Earplugs
Lip balm
Pillow?
No valuables ie purse just coins
Tissues/pocket tissues
Pen and paper
Bottle with drinks cap on
Small clock?
Keep phone safe - thiefs

Lots and lots of juice/drinks/cartons and food
Snacks/crisps/biscuit/small cheeses/Prepacked sandwiches
Think of food to take

Take 3 different bags ? 1 for labour, one for ward and one for the new baby.

For baby

Bag of baby nappies
Wipes
Cotton wool
Nappy bags
Scratch mitts
Baby clothes, Babygro x 4, Vest x 4, Warm cardigan and warm jacket
Light hat, Blanket x 2

Maveta, 5 pairs of knickers should last you two days

Octo - kids eh? Not the most fun way to spend a friday night. Goodluck with that

I have a question (yes quite a stupid one) I bought one of those Gym/birthing balls today and have realised that I don't actually know what to do with it
Some tips please???????

Great news abotu the scan Emmymummy
Lol at still a girl