The March-ers 2019 #6

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Thread 5
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/3354202-The-March-ers-2019-5

Welcome @happyotter (great username by the way!) hope you feel better soon. That cold has been doing the rounds. Is it your first baby and what’s the due date? @angelmiracle can add you to our list. There’s also a Facebook group if you’re interested.

@Gronk27 Yes but since going fully freelance (previously paid NI through part-time teaching), my NI contributions have been a voluntary option - I think maybe because I've not earned an awful lot per year? So I could have chosen not to pay them, but then wouldn't be entitled to anything.

Once when I was 10 and getting worked up about a vaccination the whole school had to have - infants one day and juniors the next - my mum rang up the school, unbeknownst to me, and arranged for me to have the vaccination with the infants on the first day so that it literally was sprung on me! Total genius.

@Gronk27 Oh, and the HMRC lady said that when you do your 17-18 tax return, ring them after you've submitted it and explain that you are going on maternity leave in March and would like your NI contributions to be allocated early. This will apparently ensure the payment shows up in time.

@badbadbeans I see! You can also voluntarily pay them to top them up apparently. But then they bang on about your earnings.

Genius! The worst ones are the dentist in your gum. I could honestly punch them.

@badbadbeans Oh crossed posts! That's interesting because I want to start mine as early as poss so maybe I should get my tax return done early!

Hi @Nightmanagerfan yes it is my first baby by IVF and I'm due 29 March and really excited. How many weeks are you? Is it your first too?

This cold is grim, sorry to hear it's been doing the rounds. Wouldn't wish it on anyone. I think I am SneezyOtter today!

I'd love to be added to the list and thanks for letting me know about the Facebook page I'll check it out.

@Gronk27 yep, I'm self employed too and can second what the others have said. Luckily I got my tax return done sharpish as I needed the accounts for this year to get a mortgage, I was planning to pay everything early but good tip from @badbadbeans to actually phone them up and tell them that... I hadn't thought of it!

Hiya baby all ok, bowel still bright but no other markers so consultant is happy I will be having more checks and scans and have had blood tests to check for any infections but they think it’s just one of those things that will be ok.
A massive Thanks for all your lovely messages and support this week it has been very much appreciated love to you all

So glad there are no other markers, but they are keeping an eye anyway @wineandchoccy. Been thinking about you all day :)

Thanks @SquirtlesMumAgain 1st babies and pregnancy were easier weren’t they!! I don’t remember T and E being this much trouble

Welcome @HappyOtter and congratulations on the pregnancy. Great to have you on board. Hope the cold gets better soon as well.

@wineandchoccy So glad to hear that baby seems to be doing well despite bowel still being bright. Will continue to keep fingers crossed for you and glad to hear they're taking good care of you.

@wineandchoccy I’m so pleased that has gone some way to putting your mind at rest. Hope you have a relaxing evening ahead.
@happyotter yes it’s my first too (variety on the thread with some who’ve done it before which is useful). I’m 39 so definitely a case of now or never. I’m due two days before you!

@thefirsttimer- EDD 23/02/19 - first baby - Boy
@Wineandchoccy- EDD 24/02/19 - 2nd baby - dd is 3
@olivia2019 - EDD 25/02/19 First Baby
@Frenchgal - EDD 25/02/19 - first baby -Boy
@Sjohn81 - EDD 25/02/19
@pushit - EDD 25/02/19 - DD(2yrs9m)- baby twins
@squashbanana1- EDD 26/02/19- first baby
@orangekitkat13 - EDD 27/02/19 - first baby
@Velcro88 - EDD 27/02/19 - first baby
@hamandpease - EDD 01/03/19 - first baby
@Shampooeeee- EDD 01/03/19- 1 DS (2yo)
@Purpleflower1983 - EDD 01/03/19 - baby girl
@TurquoiseWeekend - EDD 01/03/19
@puravida31- EDD 01/03/19 - first baby
@PartridgeJoan- EDD 01/03/19- first baby
@SDP84- EDD 01/03/19 - DD (8yo)
@LittleKitty1985- EDD 01/03/19 - first baby - team blue
@Sophlou- EDD 01/03/19 - 2 DC
@toastfiend- EDD 02/03/19 - first baby
@wordsmithereens- EDD 02/03/19 - first baby
@Barleyfive -EDD 2/03/19
@ladycarlotta- EDD 03/03/19 - first baby
@MoosterTheMoose- EDD 03/03/19 - DD (4yo)- baby girl
@ClaireMcd13- EDD 03/03/19 - DD (4yo)
@Murphyrocks- EDD 03/03/19 - 1 DS (2yo)
@MistakenHoliday- EDD 03/03/19 - one DD (3yo)
@NotDoingThat- EDD 03/03/19 - first baby
@rainbownugget28- EDD 03/03/19 - first baby
@XxsimonexX- EDD 04/03/19 - baby boy
@babycatcher411- EDD 04/03/19 - 1DC
@Mamawithnumber2 - EDD 05/03/19
@sunnywithachanceofpanic- EDD 05/03/19
@TheWanderlust - EDD 06/03/19 - first baby - Girl
@Buttons2 - EDD 06/03/19 - 1 DC
@MrsLCW -EDD 07/03/19 (will be induced around 14/03/19)
@chamcourts - EDD 08/03/19
@starheart- EDD 08/03/19
@7415N1d0r1391117- EDD 08/03/19- 2 DS - Boy
@sarahandduckarehigh - EDD 09/03/19 - 1DS (almost 2)
@Marmite2018 - EDD 11/3/19 first baby 🍼
@lemonsorbetinthesun- EDD 11/03/19
@Mum2bejac -EDD 12/03/19
@loopyloo85 - EDD 12/03/19
@WhataLearningCurve - EDD 12/03/19 - Boy
@Smilenow2008 -EDD 12/03/19
@Hans123 - EDD 13/03/19
@Gronk27- EDD 13/03/19 - First Baby
@HelloPeopl3- EDD 13/03/19 - first baby-Girl
@myotherbagisgucci -EDD 14/03/19 - 1DC
@Harlennjerome - EDD 14/03/2019
@Agnie- EDD 14/03/19
@ballanj - EDD 14/03/19 - first baby
@Welshgal18 -EDD 14/03/19
@melissa112 -EDD 14/03/19 - Boy
@MisBit1 - EDD 15/03/19 - 1DS will be 3yo
@HidCat -EDD 15/03/2019 - 1DS (5yo)
@Jenlou1992- EDD 15/03/19 - first baby
@NatashaRomanov- EDD 16/03/19 - 1DD (8yo)
@pearcrumble- EDD 16/03/19 - first baby
@Spud2019 - EDD 16/03/19
@cactusplant- EDD 17/03/19 - 2 DC
@Angel0071987 -EDD 18/3/19
@bluebelltulip- EDD 19/03/19 - 1 DD 18 months
@HoldOnToHope - EDD 19/03/19
@Kee80 - EDD 19/03/19
@modgem - EDD 19/03/19 - first baby
@Orville82 - EDD 20/03/19 - 1 DS (3yo)
@ALRM - EDD 20/03/19 - first baby
@RMack22 - EDD 20/03/19 - first baby
@SquirtlesMumAgain- EDD 20/03/19 - 1 DS (3yo)
@BadBadBeans - EDD 20/03/19 - 1 DS (2yo)
@Elizabeth134 - EDD 21/03/19 - first baby
@cornflower1- EDD 21/03/19
@Daisy2990- EDD 21/03/19 - DS (5yo)
@Charlotte1x -EDD 22/03/19
@penguins18- EDD 22/03/19
@SoBoredofWaiting- EDD 22/03/19
@TheOneWithTheBaby- EDD 23/03/19 - first baby
@Minichuch- EDD 23/03/19 - DS (3yo)
@Doodles1234 - EDD 23/03/19
@Jenfur- EDD 23/03/19 - DS (2yo)
@MyMumDimensionJumps- EDD 23/03/19- 1 DC
@fanks- EDD 24/03/19 - 4 DC
@Jadeelx- EDD 24/03/19 - 1 DS 8 months
@Newbie2703 - EDD 25/03/19 - first baby
@Trevor - EDD 25/03/19
@Bellendejour- EDD 25/03/19 - first baby
@AssumeItWasSomethingClever - EDD 26/03/19 - first baby
@sherbertdibdab -EDD 27/03/19 - 1 DD 21 months
@cardboard33 - EDD 27/03/19 - first baby
@Hurradieweltgehtunter- EDD 27/03/19- baby twins
@nightmanagerfan - EDD 27/03/19 - first baby
@AceyMac13 - EDD 28/03/19
@Moleeye - EDD 28/03/2019
@Tiffbump- EDD 28/03/19 - 2 DC
@Villagefete -EDD 28/03/19 - DD(9yo)- Boy
@MsLioness - EDD 28/03/19
@absolutehush- EDD 29/03/19
@TeaRexx - EDD 29/03/19 - first baby
@thecherryontop - EDD 29/03/19 - DD (4yo)
@Angelmiracle- EDD 29/03/19 - DS (5yo)
@PassTheAfterEights - EDD 29/03/19 - first baby
@HappyOtter - EDD 29/03/19 - first baby
@BuffaloGiraffe - EDD 30/03/19 - 2 DC
@Fredders - EDD 30/03/19 - first baby
@Sictransitgloria -EDD 30/03/19
@silvertongue - EDD 30/03/19 - first baby
@LovelyFishy - EDD 31/03/19
@hanny24 - EDD TBC

Thanks @wordsmithereens and glad to join. Congratulations to you too 😊

Apologies to all for cross posting earlier. I'm a first timer so I hope you will forgive my mistake 😳

Thanks @wordsmithereens and glad to join. Congratulations to you too 😊

Apologies to all for cross posting earlier. I'm a first timer so I hope you will forgive my mistake 😳

@Wineandchoccy thanks for letting us know how you got on. I am glad they are happy with baby and I hope all improves with each check up. I agree I realise what a lovely pregnancy I had with DS!

@HappyOtter congratulations to you and welcome to the thread! Due date buddies! I had the cold which resulted in a sinus infection. I had some Sinuforce by A.Vogel nasal spray which really helped it has chamomile and peppermint. Hope you feel better soon.

Hey @Angelmiracle thanks for adding me! Lovely to have a due date buddy. I really hope this cold doesn't turn into a sinus infection but if it does I'll definitely take your tip about the nasal spray.

@Nightmanagerfan congratulations on your first! I'm 42 so it was definitely last chance for me and I feel so lucky it worked, miracle baby.

So lovely to meet two mums due almost the same time as me 😊

@Wineandchoccy so pleased to see your post. I bet you will sleep much easier tonight. Hope the power cut is sorted for you now aswell!

Definitely much easier the first time round. E & T obviously set the bar high!!!

Tag removed itself.... @wineandchoccy definitely easier the first times with E & T!

Welcome to everyone who has recently joined! it's so weird thinking that some people have already had their 20 week scans.

@wineandchoccy so happy for you!! And hope the power has come back on too.

@balanji same on the commute front. I should be ok as my home station is one of the first stops so I always get a seat, and then so far the Waterloo commuters have generally been receptive to my badge. It's just the tube bits where I might struggle but fortunately I only go a few stops.

Went to JL today to have a first "non internet" look at pushchairs. The shop staff found it really hard to put up/take down any, and also some of them kept going on about how easy they were to get in the car when we said so many times we don't have a car so didn't exactly sell them to us! Just really need to think about what we actually require as came away thinking that our faves from before don't fit our needs and have reassessed our spreadsheet this evening.

I have found us all a Christmas jumper www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2691954_c47q/maternity-santa-baby-christmas-jumper-black?awc=7991_1539368136_c23d02fcda12e6fc783191fbdf049e8e&utm_source=Social+Content&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=The+Office+Rocks+Ltd_232909&utm_content=AWin

@cardboard33 I remember John Lewis staff being hopeless when we were choosing a pram 4 years ago! It was almost funny to watch them keep trying

@HappyOtter welcome sorry I missed your post earlier x

@TheWanderlust I'm trying to figure out what to wear to a Christening tomorrow, I'll have to make a judgement call an hour beforehand I think!

Welcome to the newcomers and I hope you're doing so far.