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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

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Right What else do i need to do before baby 2 comes along

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camera · 08/08/2006 22:07

Am frantically getting everything ready have got the co t and clothes washed, cooked and filled frezer, shown dh how to do a internet shop ,but feel i am missing somehign - last time i was so unprepared and ended up having a cs so poor dh had to go out everyday aboyt three time to get stuff am trying to be more organised this time , remind of useful stuff i should do now before the baby comes, thank you

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

expatinscotland · 08/08/2006 22:07

LOTS of nappies, wipes, muslins, etc.

dewfawkes · 08/08/2006 22:08

flip me, you're more prepared than I was now!! my DS is 5 monmths now and we survived, CS and all

marz · 08/08/2006 22:10

Get some sleep!!!!

UrsulatheSeawitch · 08/08/2006 22:10

I seem to remember Enid had a thread like this before dd3 landed - will search for it for you.

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camera · 08/08/2006 22:12

thanks ursula that would be great, am trying to start as i mean to go on and not give poor dh a hernia or heart attack - as he found it v ery stessful last time but i suppose we know more this time round.

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UrsulatheSeawitch · 08/08/2006 22:12

Oh damn, it was in chat in March so it's gorn. Sorry.

muma3 · 08/08/2006 22:13

get a prezzie for dc1 that you could give from baby . also extra toys to keep dc1 entertained whilst feeding and having midwife round etc. make an area that you can relax in where evrything handy . rest rest rest . get dh/p to do jobs that keep getting put off like deforst freezer or clear garden etc so that there is nothing to worry about getting done after db is born

CaligulaCorday · 08/08/2006 22:15

Cook lots of good square meals and freeze them so they're there to defrost when you don't have time to cook but really want to eat a proper meal.

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camera · 08/08/2006 22:16

something i am worried about actually is two frinds who have v boisterous messy 3yr old and when they visit i dont want them to bring their 3 yr old and come on the days their child goes to nursery but does it sound cheeky /, what do you think?

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UrsulatheSeawitch · 08/08/2006 22:16

Well if you email tech he may be able to dig it out for you - I'm not sure if they go forever or if he files them away somewhere.

It was started by Enid in late March and was called "Calling all mums of newborns - so I have a car that seats three car seats in the back - what else do I need for my third baby??"

Good luck!

(My contribution was a pair of Peter Rabbit socks!)

1Baby1Bump · 08/08/2006 22:17

will 2nd the cooking and freezing.
we ate millions of cheese toasties after ds was born as that was all dh could manage!

charliecat · 08/08/2006 22:19

Depending on how big your other child is get them in the swing of waiting for a few minutes before you jump to attention....as most likely they will aks for things when you are busy with the baby
They then wont associate this wait a few mins with the baby and resent it...it will be the norm

muma3 · 08/08/2006 22:22

good one charlie cat we did this and it helped but you have to have support from dh and family to get them used to it , dont battle it out on your own make sure they all stick to it .

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camera · 08/08/2006 22:22

oh these are good keep them coming thanks

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camera · 09/08/2006 12:05

bump

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emzickle · 09/08/2006 12:09

maternity pads...

go and buy some more. you never have enough

jabberwocky · 09/08/2006 12:10

I would not worry in the slightest about not wanting the 3 year olds around. Just casually mention that you are taking it really easy this time around and won't be having many visitors for a bit. Hopefully, they will call first before coming over and you can always be about to nap, etc.

I'm planning to do the same, actually.

annapea · 14/08/2006 11:36

Not sure what age your first is, but I read in Vicky Iovine's book about toddlers that it's not a good idea to give new baby the first one's cot. I'm expecting No. 2 too but moving house first (am 31 weeks already and still no date confirmed - eek). good luck

Bozza · 14/08/2006 11:39

When I was pg with DD I got DS used to sitting next to me rather than on my lap for stories. That way he was used to it and I could feed DD at the same time. Also got him to practice turning pages.

mazzystar · 14/08/2006 11:42

relax, and take some time out for you (if you possibly can).

welshmum · 14/08/2006 11:46

Buy in some of your favourite chocolate and biscuits and paint your toenails (go for a pedicure)
Got some new take away menus in.
Bought one or two new DVDs for dd (who was 3 when ds was born) We loved watching Cinderella and The Sound of Music together when ds was feeding/sleeping.
I think I remember buying a load of thank you cards and birthday cards to have to hand.

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