February 2019 babies. The third trimester: it's all starting to feel very real now!

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Here we are again ladies with another new thread..... maybe some of these babies may make an appearance on this one!

I know lots of people rave about the mirena but personally I just couldn't get on with it. I bled almost constantly for the almost 18 months I put up with it and had period type cramps all the time.

We haven't decided what to do post baby with contraception. We want more children and we're kind of thinking a relatively short gap to get the worst years over with even though we know it'll be harder short term there will be benefits long term. So on one hand we're thinking maybe just see how it goes with nothing?

@Fredthespider if you want babies close together that’s an option. Just be careful not to be pregnant again by your 6 week midwife appointment - my mum’s friend and her cousin both were and neither could believe it, but it’s definitely possible to get pregnant again that quickly.

I can’t remember who was asking about nursing bras the other day, but I found some I think are comfy and fairly nice looking that are on sale here:
www.nursingbra-shop.co.uk/search.asp
My plan is to invest in more expensive bras once my milk has come in and i’m certain of my size, but I ordered a few of these and they arrived today and i’m very happy with them. Super soft and don’t make me feel frumpy or like a milk cow.

@Surprisedmom wow that is impressive going!! Definitely wasn't thinking of anything that quick. We're planners at heart so I doubt we'd leave it to chance too much, but I don't think I'll go back on any form of hormonal contraception straight away post birth.

OH is fed up of me constantly buying bras online and them not fitting. I've been through 4 different sizes so far (8 bras as they're 2 packs). So I'm going to try and get this last pair of bras through to once the milk comes in and then go get proper nice bras as a treat to myself lol.

😂😂😂 true story. Thought you ladies would sympathize. (We will just ignore the name technicalities)

@Notquiteagandt 👏👏👏

Don't worry about the McDonalds. It's probably a one off and you're pregnant! My veggie friend did the same a while ago - she was craving a Big Mac so just went for it.

Changing bags... any recommendations? I am loathe to spend £40 or upwards on a bag that is basically for cleaning up baby shit 🤷🏻‍♀️

That said, I don’t want a nylon looking cheap thing (which are still overpriced for what they are!).

Any recommendations for a decently priced bag? I prefer the messenger style/shape rather than rucksack. I can’t find one I like anywhere... definitely nothing that declares me to be a ‘yummy mummy’ god I hate that phrase!! 😂

I'm also looking for changing bag recommendations although I'm open to spending a bit more. I want something leather I think and that goes with pram (tan / silver / navy). Thinking of this Storksak storksak.com/product/noa-leather-light-tan unless I find anything I like better?

@detachablehoof That's the bag I've bought and I love it. I got a hell of a deal on it though, spent half of that for the charcoal and tan version, so worth searching for deals 😊

@babynum2 you might find that your meat craving is because your body needs protein! I've heard people say that you shouldn't ignore pregnancy cravings as it's often something you need.

I have a real sugar obsession and wonder if it's my body needing fruit (I get so constipated if I don't eat a few portions each day!) not sure what nutrition I get from my obsessive consumption of McDonald's caramel frappes though

@clairehr is it a leather one? I have been looking but can't find it any cheaper anywhere. Have seen a second hand one on eBay for £40 but it's the darker tan which has gold zips and I do prefer the silver.

Glad to hear you like it, I've done LOTS of research (typical first time mum!!) before deciding this is probably The One

@detachablehoof Try the mummyandlittleme website, that's where I got mine, think it was end of line stock though, but they may have different colours in. They also do 10% off of first orders 😊

@clairehr Thanks so much for the recommendation, I'll take a look!

Eeek I have 4 wks to go and so much to buy still!

I have got a backpack type bag for when I use the carrier. It is a pacapod. So loads diff compartments.

I have a cath kitson across pram organiser and loads hooks etc for when use the pram.

I have loads tote bags and le pilages. So plan to just use them with the pods from the pacapod in for the pram.

I have not given it too much thought tbh. Other than knowing id want my hands and arms free.

I spent £££ on a changing bag for DD. Binned it off quite quickly and used a leather rucksack / tote bag instead. Just saying!!! I remember this exact thought process though... and I did love it for the first while 😂 pram organiser thingy that is detachable - ie. you can remove and walk away with it when leaving pram in cafe/ shop/ class is v helpful if it goes on the bars of the pram. Useless ones are those that you need to decant everything back into your bag first though.

Ps. You think (ime) you’ll want all the compartments. In the end it’s a total faff and drove me nuts as I couldn’t ever find things!

One that works as a rucksack definitely useful if you plan to use a sling at all.

Nearly at the 1k mark so New thread ladies:

Due February 2019: here come the babies! www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/3470418-due-february-2019-here-come-the-babies

Nearly at the 1k mark so New thread ladies:

Due February 2019: here come the babies! http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/3470418-due-february-2019-here-come-the-babies

I have a bag obsession i like to call it a collection though my great aunt designs for gucci and she got me a gucci changing bag which matches my black and beige buggy im very happy! I had a burberry one with DD that i got in thw sale still cost me £££ but i sold it on for not much less.

I was meant to say lidl and aldi have their baby events next week

@Babynum2 please join us on the new thread as this ones about to fill up

Due February 2019: here come the babies! www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/3470418-due-february-2019-here-come-the-babies

I can't bear this sitting on 999 so here we go. Thread officially closed!