Due March 2023 - Thread 8

[TeddyBeans]

Here we go again!

20/1 - botleybump 💓 (due 23/2)
10/2 - Amy1303 💙 (due 27/3)

26/2 - TeddyBeans 💓
27/2 - Ubbee 💙
28/2 - BabyNumber3OnTheWay 💙
1/3 - Clarps84 💙
2/3 - BethBeef 💙, Cams50 💙
3/3 - LittleAcorn20 💛, LaForza101 💙, SammyJay5 💓, pamplemousse19 💓, Lauren11x 💙, Whatsforpud 💛
4/3 - EastyBaby19 💙, Cdoc 💙, Katdemar 💙
5/3 - Babynum2 💙, hopingforarainbow27 💓
6/3 - allthingssparkly, Thirdtimesacharm3 💙
7/3 - GreenIsle 💓, Noodle20, Pickles23 💛
8/3 - Splashh, June628 💓, BabyLimey 💛
9/3 - Penelope_2023, 91mana, havanamama 💓
10/3 - iratepirate 💛, PeonyPops 💓
11/3 - Chloe1896
12/3 - Katlouise24 💓
13/3 - ToffeeEl 💓, Franklin321 💓, paulinesmithson 💓
14/3 - beatingheartbaby 💓, rainbowbaby233 💙
15/3 - Hrf1503 💓, TTC24 💙
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17/3 - Room4onemore 💓, Cuppasoupmonster 💙, broomfig 💙
18/3 - XjustagirlX 💛, CristinaNov182 💓, Shep21 💓
19/3 - Dreamingof3 💓, alotoftutus 💙, AK93 💙, hellosunshineagainxxx 💙, Allthegirls3 💓
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21/3 - FirstTimeTryer93, LifeOfRiley1 💛, Rose429 💓
22/3 - mrshenny 💓
23/3 - Choc2022 💛
24/3 - whydotheyallhaverubbishwheels 💙, Charlothevet88 💛, Mrs2022 💛, Blocklynn 💛
25/3 - Whywhwhy 💙, Missy95 💛
26/3 - purplerain555
27/3 - Cats23 💓, firstlittleone 💓, dmb91 💛, AGirlsNameIsAryaStark 💛, hol92 💙, Bobduncan 💛, OonMP 💛
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29/3 - Perexi 💙, SenecaFalls1848 💛
30/3 - ChristmasJumpers 💓, Moonlighting 💙
31/3 - Baby2iscooking 💛
1/4 - diamondbutterfly 💓

@dmb91 Maybe a fancy baby monitor? If you have everything you need for a new born already then maybe something for the future? Like a car seat that swivels?

@Rainbowbaby23 ah I'm sorry, shitty position to be in. DS was 15 months old when his dad walked out on us, I very quickly set out the parenting agreement which said DS was not to be introduced to anyone new for at least 6 months into a new relationship to stop him from bonding with people who would inevitably disappear. Your baby's dad needs to compartmentalise his life for a while. He can see his new girlfriend and baby at different times. There'll be a time and a place to meet his new gf but from day one is not it!

I'm getting asked what we still need, but I'm 35 weeks, we don't NEED anything! I am not the type to leave it to chance if there's something we want or need for baby and I also hate directly asking for presents, as you never know someone else's budget.

My manager at work has told me they're doing a collection as they're struggling with what to buy and want to get something for me rather than baby. That has really stumped me as I'm not really into anything pamper-ish like bath stuff or massages, and I don't drink either (and again no idea how much they've collected and don't want to ask for something outlandish).

Has anyone got any ideas for things they've had that have been nice after giving birth? Collection is between 3/4 people, so it won't be a huge amount

@Rainbowbaby23 Definitely set your boundary early on and tell him that! It’s a baby, not a puppy to show off.

@ChristmasJumpers dinner and cinema trip for when you feel happy to leave bubs for an evening. That first date night post birth is quite an experience

Yeah exactly, I told him I obviously have no issue with him meeting her at some point, but it is a bit too early, and especially with his track records with girls in the past. Ultimately it will be my relationships affected the most because he’s going to be with me most of the time but definitely think it’s an important boundary

@ChristmasJumpers Maybe a voucher for a hair salon? Or voucher for Boots so you can buy maternity stuff or baby stuff as you wish. I know some people think vouchers are not personal/nice enough, but I love them as I can spend money on things I actually need.

Notice to get presents ready?! 😂

I am a bit surprised as I never expected anyone to gift stuff or prepare gifts week or months in advance, just cause it's a baby. Like we all have birthdays but I'm sure you don't expect people to get your birthday presents weeks in advance just cause they know it's approaching🤣

If they offer to gift things you might need, why don't you just ask for toys, gifts, vouchers to classes, etc for when your child is older?

But then I guess we don’t buy ourselves birthday presents in the run up to our birthday whereas I assume a woman who is 37 weeks pregnant has already bought most of what she needs!

Hmmm, nice to haves.. maybe some large muslins for swaddling (for some reason they cost a fortune), a proper thermos flask for you (cups of tea etc often go cold before consumption with small babies around!), and a second bouncer if you only have one. I’ve got one for each floor, baby will be going in it if I need a shower or to play with DD in her room and I don’t want to be dragging the same one up and down the stairs all day.

My midwife asked if I wanted syringes to harvest colostrum. I said no. Great if you’ve got a lot of leakage pre birth but unlikely for most people and to suck up tiny droplets in syringes takes aaaages.

Im taking one ready made formula to hospital for if baby struggles latching and is super unsettled and hungry and i have three in the cupboard at home for the first few days before milk comes in for my partner to give if I need a nap or baby is extra fussy.

formula isn’t poison and you can give it along breast milk no problem. Won’t affect latch as long as it’s the odd bottle a day or you can give it in a little sterilised cup slowly to top them up if they’re still hungry after breastfeeding before you get full milk coming in on day 3/4.

Although I’ll be giving a bottle as well as breast from the get go. I don’t want to have a baby that refuses a bottle that many breast fed babies do. So fingers crossed my plan works 😂🤞🏻

Omg absolutely not. You don’t know this woman she could be a right nutter. In your shoes I would only allow him contact by coming round to your house, the baby won’t want to be apart from you and it sounds like he has no idea about their emotional well-being anyway.

A tuppence and crumble star wrap - the best invention ever and something you'll use from birth! - it's the easiest little throw on for the pram, car seat, carrier! 👌 it's my go too baby shower gift now (if born in the right season!)

I’ve been really achey today and struggled to get comfortable 😩 I’ve been lay in bed and had to run to the toilet to throw up I’m now getting pains in my lower back? Baby is still moving around, unsure if the back pains are maybe a result of throwing up? I’m only 35 + 1 🫠

@firstlittleone could be, I get awful pains sometimes when I've retched too hard. Having said that it could also be your body doing it's little clear out pre labour. Hope you feel better and get a good night's rest either way ❤️

TMI WARNING!!

So I've been having this browny mucusy discharge on and off since the sweep on Monday and after my bath tonight had some big lumps of jelly when I wiped. Think it could be my show but I don't think the sweep has done much else. It's been a good 32 hours since I had the sweep and the crampiness stopped within about 3 hours. Pretty sadly confident that I'll make 40 weeks on Sunday

@TeddyBeans That sounds promising! My last labour started with that, sounds like it’s a sign of something shifting. Do you have a ball you can bounce on? Might help the baby get engaged.

Baby brain has taken over today, walked to the supermarket only to realise I was still wearing my pink fluffy slippers, how embarrassing.

@Nettlestea oooh good to know, thank you! I didn't go into labour naturally last time so don't really know what to expect 😬 pink fluffy slippers are the best! Hope you styled it out

I didn't get on with the balls last time but could plod about a bit after I drop DS at school tomorrow. Been told plenty of times to 'walk the baby out' 🤣

I don't know what is voing on this eve , I had a 2.5hr nap(rare!) I feel so heavy, aggitated ,nauseusand uncomfy.
Im 35weeks , cant remember feeling this way with the last 3 dc.., Ive always said I wont make full term with this baby ( Im being induced at 37but Ive always had in my mind 35-36weeks!) I just feel weird!! A bit like you @firstlittleone .

@Perexi - Ive never worn leggins before...(Im nearly 38!) but have this pregnancy,just got bog standard Tesco leggins-gone up a size , currently 18.

@Rainbowbaby23 -
my Dc were 10 & 6 when seperated from their father- We agreed right away that any new relationship wouldnt be introduced until it had been established 6months.
I would therefore stand by that with a baby too I guess.

Can’t tell if bump has dropped or not, bellybutton seems like it’s pointing more downwards😂could just be babies lying a different way… pic infront of door was 2 days ago and pic in bathroom is tonight!

@Blondewave totally agree!

I think I lost my mucus plug this morning! I know it can be a sign of labour approaching or nothing, but for super excited 😄

@Rainbowbaby23 definitely looks like he's dropped to me! Definitely not as pointy in the second picture

Well I thought I had my show last night but I've definitely had it this morning. Massive blob of browny red jelly greeted me this morning! Gonna have a Google in a bit and see what the likelihood of anything happening today is. So ready for her to come now!

@havananana eek it is exciting! Even if nothing happens it means things are going in the right direction