Due Jan 2008 - watch those pumpkin bumps grow!

[Amani]

hello!!!

[Mossy]

Ladies, sorry to interrupt... if any of you are in Merseyside and thinking about breastfeeding, please click here

[mixedmama]

will upload a link to streetmap and stuff

[Amani]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/2290/411667?rnd=1193236009409


New thread - fed up the PC taking ages to load....see you over there............................................................................................... ..................

[beller]

where exactly is it again mixedmamma? Covent garden?

[mixedmama]

woo hoo.... glad you can make it beller. booking today being really forgetful

[beller]

Afternoon all!

Fruitful - how are you holding up in there? are they nice nurse etc? Any chance at all of getting out? Thinking of you hun xx

Beckyau - All that work sounds a nightmare, but will be worth it in the end...No heating you must be freezing! Sending warm thoughts and vibes your way xx

Frankawenstein - Im not sure why its me in the dreams hahaha

Gingeme - Glad your scan went well and you got good pics xx

Nicky6/mixedmamma/battymamma - I have got out of the wine show friday, so im coming! woo-hoo...makes much more sense...cant really taste the wine,and would be stodd up all that time...My mates have been cool.

cryptletsandtwins - Your last pegnancy seems like a nightmare! Hope they have been better this time round? xx

Cazzybaby - Glad you had a good w/e! x

Naetha - I had my "oh my god im having a baby" moment this morning at the midwifes when she was talking about leaving the "bag" round the house!

Mrsmcspooky/lulubump/mixedmamma - Hospital lists look great. Im still on for my homebirth at the moment, but I will pack some sort of bag in case i get transfered in....Do you think a smaller emergency bag would be ok? Or to pack..then unpack after if needed?

I had my midwife appt today. Forgot to take first wee of the day,and had weetabix with sugar before i remebered so glucose showed up..but they did the prick test and was 6.3, so all ok. BP was 124/81, babybels HB was around 144, size of uteras(is this fundal height ) was 31cm... So all ok..Head is down This is really happening!! I asked her if babybel was likley to spin round, she said no,it can happen, but liekly to stay head down!
Hope everyone is well....looking forward to the curry friday! xxxxxx

[Amani]

My creative mind has gone blank....How about 'Due Jan 08 - get those bags packed'...?? or can anyone think of something better?

[mixedmama]

oh yes i forgot about the new thread... i swear we only started a new one the other day.... we can chat cant we.

[mixedmama]

batty - am in the same boat re: dummy. looking forward to meeting you on friday.

[Battymamma]

should the new thread involve fireworks??

[Battymamma]

MM - my set-up sounds similar to yours with the toys and nappies at nannys.

Amani - Yes we have a little Dora back pack too! Is your dd obsessed as well? Swiper NO swiping!

I shall add to the list
-PJs
-Bodysuit
-Slippers
-Nappies
-Wipes
-tooth brush
-kid's toothpaste
-Fav toys/books
-Change of clothes
-Dummy (shock, horror - yes it will go soon I promise - its only at night ladies)
-blankie

[Amani]

Ladies..am going to try and put a new thread up as my pc is slowing down trying to load millions of messages on here.
any bright ideas for title??

[mixedmama]

Mmmm...

two outfits (just incase)
PJs
fave toys / books

I wouldnt think they would need too much. I am very lucky as my folks live very close by so can pop back for anything i forget and they keep their own nappies, DS has a toy box there etc.

[Amani]

Battymama - am going to buy a cute little Dora over-night bag for my DD.

Pack:
-PJs
-Bodysuit
-Slippers
-Nappies
-Wipes
-Fav toys/books
-Change of clothes

[Battymamma]

I seriously had quite a big bag last time - this list does look good to me even though it is very long. I hate not having eveything. I will also add lipstick and blusher to my toiletries bag. People were VERY impressed that I had makeup on and brushed hair in the 'straight after birth photos' which some bright spark decided to send to the local newspaper!

Right - any ideas on what I should pack for my toddler's bag? She's going to need an overnight bag too for nanny's!!

[Amani]

Afternoon all,
Hope you all are well. Nice to know I've been missed!
Pregnant brain completely forgot I had a another training course yesteday so was rushing around trying to find the correct location for it and then when I got back into work today was totally swamped.

Good list MM and to anyone else who has contributed - emailed it to DH for his contribution!

Right will try and catch up properly (if I get a chance - just skimmed read)and off to get some houmous and a mars bar...

[Cazzybaby]

I've never been very good at packing light

[mixedmama]

cazzy - i dont think we need to take every thing that is listed, and tbh might be better if people bought in a lot ofthe stuff once we were there..... i guess stuff for labour and something for you and baby are the essentials.

[Cazzybaby]

I am amazed by the hospital list, really didnt realise how much stuff we would need to take, but all of it seems necessary or worth taking in case!!

We are going to need our own wards to house all our belongings!!!!

[mixedmama]

have noted that lulubump.. will add you and make sure i tell you who i am...

[Lulubump]

Sounds like a v good plan Mixedmama - I'll update my profile with my Facebook details.

[mixedmama]

Cant believe I forgot nappies

anyone got any ideas for new thread title then....

has anyone seen amani around??

Oh meant to say dont know if you ladies would be interested, but on the Dec thread we are having a text buddy scheme so if someone is missing for a few days we arent all panicking. Basically, we either swap numbers with someone on facebook or sign up for CAT on mumsnet and swap that way...idea being that at least one person (whoever each person feels comfy with) has the other number as text buddies. Dont know if we would be interested in doing that here.

[Lulubump]

OK, here goes with the latest hosp bag list!! (looks HUGE!)

Essentials

• Birth plan and maternity notes
  
• Slippers and flip flops for shower
  
• Socks, people always say they are cold in labour
  
• Old tshirt for labour
  
• Pyjamas, nightshirt, dressing gown if staying in
  
• Day clothes to lounge in
  
• Towels (face and body - old ones and dark colours)
  
• Lots of comfy knickers
  
• nursing bras
  
• flannel for mopping sweat
  
• clothes for going home... something comfy
  
• maternity pads
  
• breast pads
  
• ear plugs
  
  For baby
  
• 3 babygros
  
• 3 vests
  
• blanket
  
• wipes / cotton wool
  
• socks (if the baby isnt in a sleepsuit)
  
• going home outfit
  
• hat
  
• snowsuit or wrap up warm stuff
  
• nappies
  
  
  Snack and drinks suggestions
  
• sandwiches made in advance and frozen
  
• lots of water
  
• Oasis/Energy drinks
  
• Kit kats
  
• Flapjacks
  
• Ice cubes
  
• Fresh fruit
  
• dried figs/apricots (for that awful first poo)
  
• mints
  
• peppermint & camomile tea
  
• Kids cup with straw (for labour!), or just straws
  
  Entertainment
  
• Magazines & papers
  
• Ipod
  
• Phone and phone charger
  
  Extras
  
• antibacterial wipes/gel
  
• cooling evian face spray
  
• TENS machine
  
• lansinoh nipple cream
  
• make up
  
• money
  
• travel fan
  
• notebook & pen
  
• thank you notes
  
• camera (disposable?)
  
  Toiletries
  
• lavender oil
  
• arnica cream
  
• face moisturiser
  
• body moisturiser
  
• make up remover
  
• wet toilet wipes/tissue
  
• soft tissues
  
• eye drops, contact lenses & glasses
  
• shampoo & conditioner
  
• travel hair dryer
  
• sponge or shower flower
  
• toothbrush and toothpaste (for DH too)
  
• small mirror
  
• comb
  
• watch
  
• any medication you are on
  
  
  Might also be handy to have a spare bag packed in case hospital stay is longer, and someone can just bring that in from home.
  
  Could also compartmentalise bag with smaller ziploc bags, so all toiletries/food easy to get to.

[MrsMcSpooky]

Oh and there?s more

Fluffymummy ? hope it is as sunny in Glasgow as in Edinburgh ? though was very chilly first thing! There?s a thread on here somewhere with a poor lady of a 6 week old really stressed out that things are not working the BW way! Sure she?d love to hear from you Rats I have a catch up with a friend in Edinburgh on 14th Nov but 13th might work if you are around? Also, Livingstone is about 10 mins from me!! Ice cubes is a good one ? I?ll add that to my list along with sandwiches I have water on my list and on order, no one can believe how much I drink! Charger for the phone is a good point. One tip someone gave me was to pack an extra bag in case you have to stay in longer and keep it in the car so you are not at the mercy of your DH!

MM ? oh yum love those, haven?t had one for years though!!

Sorry Lulubump we do need a new thread!! Fab list I think my bag will actually be a suitcase!!

[Lulubump]

oh no! cross posted with Mrs Mc, and now can't be bothered to do it all again!!