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September 2019 #9 - for Twittlebee **title edited by MNHQ**

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IVEgottheDECAF · 29/06/2019 07:12

New thread ladies as i feel the end of the last one may fill quickly following last nights news!

Once again congratulation Twittle & family Flowers

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happydays00 · 01/07/2019 21:03

@Whisky2014 I rented one last time (it had a boost button for contractions). I can't remember who I rented it through but they were brilliant - it arrived 3 weeks before I gave birth and they provided all packaging and postage box etc to return it.

happytobemrsg · 01/07/2019 21:09

My labour was so strange. My waters broke & I had contractions - but they were few & far between. I used the hospital tens machine & fell asleep. My contractions disappeared & I was hardly dilated at all so they sent me home. Went to bed & woke up with a bit of back ache. Decided I wanted something a bit stronger than paracetamol so we drove to hospital (stopping off at McD’s on the way 😂). Got to hospital, went in the triage room & had the overwhelming desire to push! They checked & I was 10cm 😳

Whisky2014 · 01/07/2019 21:24

That is for the tip @coldcottage

@happydays00 yeh I see there's a fair few places to rent. Was just wondering if it's worth renting when there are some cheap machines.

@happytobemrsg that sounds like a great birth!!

Stroan · 01/07/2019 21:28

@kyles101 nice, helpful advice there. That is the risk, and it's tiny, but you will be very well monitored.

@whisky2014 I can't remember what make mine was but it looked like your second link and was very good. I didn't pay more than £30 for.it though.

@happydays00 how do you feel about the C-section?

My consultants have been great. One tried to reassure me that I didn't NEED a section but I disagreed and she dropped it.

I've just realised that I am definitely having a baby next month. Which is a great because when I get comments about not having long to go, I can just say "next month"!

PGP has really ramped up here. Low point earlier - I had to ask my 3 yo to lift my legs up onto the sofa. I can't actually get into my own bed anymore either. It's 1metre high and I've been using a step but it's impossible now! I'll be moving into the spare room once my Mum goes home on Wednesday. I can't really see how I'll manage for another 8/9 weeks.

happydays00 · 01/07/2019 22:07

@Stroan I'm really torn about the c section. I am worried about the recovery but I know because of the risks I'm facing (cord prolapse, shoulder distocia and post partum haemorrhage) if I push to go natural I could end up with a very traumatic labour so just need to keep telling myself that

IVEgottheDECAF · 01/07/2019 22:09

Argh im soooooo itchy Sad

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Stroan · 01/07/2019 22:46

@happydays00 I had shoulder dystocia with DD and a lot of blood loss. Feel free to ask questions, or PM me. As I've said on here I had a great labour, the only traumatic part was literally 3 mins at the end. It's a lot to weigh up though.

Megan2018 · 02/07/2019 00:37

Not being able to sleep has its advantages- got 9 organic cotton sleepsuits in John Lewis sale for £33, but had £25 gift card so only £8! Grin
Now to see what I can get in the NEXT sale on Weds as have £50 gift card to spend.

IVEgottheDECAF · 02/07/2019 09:22

The next sale online is best around 3-4am!

Most of what i have for bump is from there!

30+5 today. Think i must have grown and not realised it. My skin is tight and itchy, DP even commented on size of me today and he isnt usually very observant!

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DustyDoorframes · 02/07/2019 09:41

decaf it's not your liver is it??? Worth ringing the MW if it carries on...

Megan2018 · 02/07/2019 10:04

Yes I look at the Clearance page regularly in the early hours @IVEgottheDECAF
But have got a VIP slot for Weds eve before the main Summer sale this weekend so can hopefully get some good bits. There are 3 packs of sleepsuits I’ve had my eye on which are half price in the sale-its just whether I can get them quick enough!

Whisky2014 · 02/07/2019 10:18

Decaf I'm itchy too but not hands or feet so don't think it's a liver problem. But inbetween thighs, bum, arms arghhh

IVEgottheDECAF · 02/07/2019 10:25

Mine is just all where you would expect from growth so i think ok but will keep an eye. Its all bump, sides, back etc. Clothes touching me is driving me nuts

And ...........

I am having a pram wobble. Someone please fucking shoot me.

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Stroan · 02/07/2019 10:43

Am i completely mad to be considering going to the actual next sale on Saturday morning at opening time? I was thinking that maybe the huge bump would stop me being pushed and shoved as much as normal!

IVEgottheDECAF · 02/07/2019 10:44

No one at the next sale is looking at other people stroan all they see is the clothes ....

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TheCraicDealer · 02/07/2019 10:56

am having a pram wobble. Someone please fucking shoot me.

Genuinely sitting in work laughing at this IVEgottheDECAF Grin

KnobJockey · 02/07/2019 11:09

@Stroan I used to work at Next (kids manager) and we did used to see a lot of pregnant ladies in...we always had at least one fainting or close to it.

If you are going to do it, then for baby clothing you MUST get there first thing- babywear and homeware are the first to go every time. So it will be a 5am start!

Have an idea of what you want- if you go to the store early this week, you can generally see what's going to be in the sale by pencil writing on the labels. Don't be too specific, just a rough idea of X sleepsuits this size, etc. Everything that's pencil marked will be half price.

Get yourself one of the plastic bags near the door, and if you are unsure about it then put it in your bag regardless. You can either buy it and return it in a few days, or try and find a quiet corner to sort your bag.

Do a final scout, often somebody else will be doing the same so more stuff will be making its way back. But pretty much everything baby will be out, so they won't be replenishing much for that section.

Ask for the hangers! They'll normally give them away at sale, and they're a good size for babies.

Men's is often the quietest department to pay on, and there's normally a lull about 8.30-9 o clock where it's easier to pay.

Take a bottle of water, and a handheld fan if you can. Be in a good mood! You get to go home afterwards, those working there will be there until 2pm, and some of the others will have to do the late shift and pick up everything off the floor 😁 so happy customers makes a difference.

Hope that was a little helpful. I'm tempted to go, but there's not a massive choice in unisex stuff so probably a waste of time and effort. It's definitely worth it to buy for the next size up though.

stormtrooperjulian · 02/07/2019 11:17

@IVEgottheDECAF which pram have you chosen? We ordered ours today!

@Stroan I’d say that you’re mad to consider it but I hate shopping at the best of times so my opinion is probably invalid due to that Smile

Megan2018 · 02/07/2019 11:18

Completely mad @Stroan! I only ever do it online. I get too stabby in public and its a long drive for me.

The sleepsuits I’ve had my eye on are all half price as checked on the preview but expect they will all go before my slot on Weds. But at least I won’t have wasted money on buying them full price this week-I was hanging on deliberately.
If they sell out I’ll buy new season instead or some I’ve seen in M&S as have a 20% off voucher for there. Want to get them washed and in the hospital bag asap. Getting stressy about the things to do!

Karigan195 · 02/07/2019 12:34

I’m not buying many sleep suits at all. Firstly I got lots of newborn last time and my son fitted in them for just days so I’m getting enough for the first few days and that’s it until I see how big he is! Secondly all the family who came to visit brought clothes!

Beeseeinya · 02/07/2019 12:37

@IvegottheDecaf I am having major pram stress. I'm stuck between 2 but neither are right. They both have a big flaw I can't get over. I've been to look at them 6 times now and come out hating them even more each time. I can't find any others. I am seriously fed up with it.
I basically need to pick between lightweight (I'm a wimp and struggle over 10kg) or better wheels and suspension (paths round here are awful, it's going to get jiggled to help and I would like to go on country paths sometimes).

Errrgghhhhhhhh. Maybe I will just never leave the house.

DustyDoorframes · 02/07/2019 13:29

No decaf hold firm!!!! This is the most considered pram decision ever!!! This is just like when people but a house and hate it on moving day- you'll soon remember why you loved it and all will be well!
Twittle thinking of you both. How are you getting on today?

Megan2018 · 02/07/2019 14:09

My GP surgery are giving me the rage, have had to wait 8 days to get my GD prescription items for testing, had to call every day since Fri stressing how urgent it is. Collect said prescription at last today with only 2 test strips left and the bastards have issued me with 50 strips to last 30 days when I have to test 4 times a day (and get some wasted strips with errors). Going to have to ring yet again. Arrrggghhhhhhhhhhhh. I hate them. I really hate them. Angry

Stroan · 02/07/2019 15:24

Loads of great advice @knobjockey thanks for the insider tips!

I've been to every next sale since DD was born at opening time, the first one shocked me - entire families were actually rushing the doors and the security guards were having a horrendous time! But I've sharpened my elbows and stand my ground now. I might go about 10-15 minutes after opening to avoid the queue and the immediate rush. I'm not going to beat those people anyway so no point trying!

I absolutely detest online shopping and the Next website in particular! And I work in eCommerce Blush

We just need some basics in 0-3 as it looks pretty certain this baby is coming out as big as his sister. My family have all had a tough year - four different redundancies so I'm not expecting piles of gifts. And for various reasons, we are asking DHs family not to visit for 4-6 weeks so won't get anything from that side either.

Stroan · 02/07/2019 16:00

I had a growth scan and diabetic consultant appointment today. Baby has jumped from the 25th percentile to above the 95th, estimated weight is 4lbs 10oz (I'm 31w tomorrow).

All my GD numbers are good, with the exception of a few in the morning, but insulin is tackling them. So no real reason for such an acceleration in growth. DD was over 10lbs so maybe I DO just make big babies.

The consultant part was really weird though, he wouldn't give me a straight answer and seemed reluctant to show me all the charts and figures. He then started talking about labour and when I reminded him that I was having an ELCS he got really vague and said we would discuss it later. The same doctor gave me a date range for the ELCS just 2 weeks ago.

I feel a bit like I don't have a clue what's going on - 3 weeks until my next scan and appointment but pretty confused! Either way, I do not want another 10lb-plus baby exiting via my vagina, no matter what the doctor says.

@megan2018 my GPs are similar, although it's the admin staff in my case. They left me without insulin needles as they refused to contact the hospital. I had a word with my doctor, explained about the testing strips and now they give me 100 at a time. Apparently they are expensive...