December 2018 Babies - Thread #2

[MagicalCreatures]

Hi girls.
Was sitting at home being lazy so thought I’d start a new thread for ya’ll.
Well done for noticing Rachie

@Cakelaur if I remember rightly heart rate was high and I got a girl.
@Gemsie1984 I’m not entirely sure lots in my baby group swore by them for keeping their baby snug, secure and helping them to sleep. Some bought Preloved and just gave a good wash. They seem to retain value so you can sell on. There are cheaper alternatives like poddlepods, but I’m not sure any of them are recommended for nighttime sleeping. I didn’t bother with one due to the price and got on fine. I suppose swaddling will give the same affect

Hmm.. I swaddled mine and was absolutely fine. I also made a nest out of a blanket for added security. I might be tempted but sat on the fence about it..
ALSO has anyone heard about the apnoea alarms that clip onto babies nappies? My friend who has a 6 month old lo said it was invaluable and a good buy. I am really tempted, they're £72.99 from Amazon. I remember when my first two were tiny I would sit and stare at them for hours while they slept convinced they'd stop breathing! Completely neurotic but couldn't help myself.

A friend made one out of a rolled up towel tucked into a pillowcase. I have a angel care monitor/breathing mat that I still use but will given to new baby as my girl will be 2 by then.

Hey @cakelaur - I am getting the same. Spots that won’t go, almost like below the surface. I lived in Oz for a bit and really like Sukin their natural label - you can get the exfoliant here x

@JustVent I started feeling little flicks a few weeks ago. Maybe 3-4 times a day but some days nothing. I assume on those days the baby is just facing another way. I only tend to feel it in one or two areas so think if baby is in another position or kicking in another direction I don't feel it yet.

Thanks MissMedusa I figured it was the baby facing a different way as well.

I can't wait for these little wriggles 💙💖

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New Thread Ladies
Before it runs out and we all lose each other x

@justvent I have felt slight movement a couple of times but that is spread over a few weeks and even then I'm like was that something or not! Try not to worry as hard as it is. I think you only feel something at this size when they are in a certain place and in a certain position as it is very sporadic and irregular.

@cakelaur I am suffering with chin spots and have done since the first few weeks. I don't normally get many spots, just maybe the odd one around my period but these ones are taking ages to go as well!

Regarding the nests and pods, professionally speaking please leave well alone and stick to safe sleeping guidelines.