First Time Pregnancy (5)

[mrsjkerry]

Hey everyone. Had to make a new thread as we were nearing 1000!

I went to Aldi they have boxes of nappies and wipes - I didn't get a ridiculous amount though just enough to last about a week because I don't know what size nappies we are going to need, We live 2 minutes from an Aldi/Asda/Tesco so oh will go out and buy more

We've got a selection of different nappies from different placess to see which we like best. Other stuff we've got from asda and boots when they had offers on. Has asda's baby event finished? If not make the best of that.

Has anyone had their antenatal visit yet? Don't realky know what to expect.

I've bought pampers (size 1) I've seen them on offer (44 pack for £4) but also bought Aldi nappies (size 2) which were only £2!

The water wipes are so expensive, but own brand boots etc are quite reasonable.

I've also stocked up on sudaceam etc and bought a range of dummies that include ones that baby can breath with if they have a cold.

Has anyone taken back a sleepy head? I was going to buy one...but I'm so reluctant now.

@Bobbiepin what do you mean by ante natal visit?

@thirdeye we are going to get a sleepyhead, the stuff in the news about baby positioners hasn't put us off as baby isn't held in position and can't roll over. I might be a little more cautious about the bigger size.

@ew1990 I've got a health visitor/midwife/someone from the local borough care team coming over on thursday for my antenatal visit. I literally no nothing more than this woman's name! I have the midwife on wednesday so I'll ask her.

*know nothing more

I'm blaming baby brain...

@TheLionQueen1 I’m hoping you’re somewhat closer to meeting your baby by now!! xz

@THirdEeye we were given sleepyhead as a gift and those friends alerted us to the scares. DH wants to get refund as he thought it was overpriced to begin with but I am still keen to keep it. Will do a bit more research.

@Bobbiepin yes I had antenatal home visit from the Health Visitor a couple of weeks ago - is that what you're referring to? She came to introduce herself, give me her contact details and chatted through a questionnaire - was pregnancy planned, any depression or domestic violence issues, how do l plan to feed, what family support do l have nearby, what will l do with baby when back at work, don't leave baby with dog unattended etc etc She was in for about half an hour.....

I haven't had an antenatal visit... don't think they do then around by me, never heard of it! I've got nappies from all over the place in different sizes, when they've been on offer I've just picked them up. And I've had loads of bits like that (baby wash, sudocrem, wipes etc) bought for me as well so i would be wary about buying too much as you'll end up with loads!!

Hey Mummy’s! :)
First time on here but needed to seek advice or just to know I’m not alone..
34+3 and literally turning into the devil.
I’m angry, uncomfortable, snappy and literally nearly keel over at any sort of exercise! 😩
I have constant itching that has gotten worse from being early on, text on liver function have come back normal! NOTHING RELIEVES IT!
I’m not excited, I’m angry and emotional and how awful to say but resenting being pregnant because I’m so uncomfortable and restless!
Extremely supportive partner, he’s amazing but I literally feel like I’ve grown horns and morphed into the devil himself!
Please, someone relate!
So grateful to be pregnant, just sooooo much to deal with!
Hope you’ve all got some chunks growing nicely :) xx

Also I had my day of antenatal classes yesterday and we were specifically advised against any kind of sleepy head/nest at all. As baby could roll his head to the side and struggle to breathe. They don't even recommend bumpers in the cot either. And blankets your using when their asleep should be ones with holes in (knitted etc) so if it ends up over their face, they can still breathe. I had no idea of all this because there's so much stuff to buy you assume you need it all but they say literally nothing should be in the cot or basket with them at all aside from a fitted sheet and a blanket or grobag only up to their chests!

@Bobbiepin I had a voicemail last week about health visitor coming that day between 11-12, (not about giving me 2 hours notice!) but she was off sick so she will contact to rearrange.

If I've not heard anything back this week I'm going to give them a ring

Thanks all! Baby Jack made an appearance at 13.08pm today! He is doing really really well, I lost quite a bit of blood so have been admitted to be treated for that but he's fab! So glad to finally meet him, the feeling is overwhelming!

@TheLionQueen1 he is absolutely gorgeous!! A big well done to you!! Xxx

@TheLionQueen1 oh my god, congrats!! He looks absolutely perfect!!! So happy for you and I'm glad it wasn't dragged out any longer either! i can't wait to meet my little man now...

@TheLionQueen1 also i hope you are ok having lost all that blood! X

I'm ok lost 2 litres so have been on drip for ages and feel pretty awful but getting there now!

Ah wow congratulations @TheLionQueen1 he is beautiful! So glad you got to meet him finally and hope you are feeling better and Home soon xx

Hi all
What are you all getting for the baby to sleep in?

Bassinet/cradle/Moses basket??

I've no clue!

Congratulations @LionQueen1 and well done!

Yay finally @TheLionQueen1 he is gorgeous and you must be so happy! Here’s hoping you can go home soon.

My god this is suddenly becoming a bit real...!

I've just got my Cribs yesterday, it's small but suitable for my space lol its suitable for newborn anyway.. who knows ay? I'm gonna be a first time mum too..

I have a snuzpod for baby to sleep in.

I've decided against blankets at night etc and opted for grobag swaddles.

Congratulations lionqueen, baby jack looks gorgeous! I hope you begin to feel better soon .

Can anyone tell me what is better, the Chico close to me or the snuzpod?

We've decided to buy a cotbed later and buy one of the above instead.

Anyone else have any experiences of using a Doula?