Due July 2024 - part 4

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The other thread was filling up so thought I would set up a new one!

@Sophie3003
@ceruleansky
@Amberellaella
@wannabe123
@glasshalffull0
@Morningcoffeeaddict
@missmoosh
@Jess725
@AnonymousXXIX
@Busyhedgehog
@Nocoffeenotalkie
@justanotherlaura
@Honeymint
@Savvy21
@hopingfor23
@chilliflakesmum
@ExpectantEs
@AimeeLou84
@Welshgal85
@TooHappyToday
@Bali200

I’ve tagged people from the last few pages of the previous thread, hopefully everyone makes there way over here when the other one fills up!

@Welshgal85 how many weeks are you now? Good luck with your scan!
I haven’t got much pressure yet (32+2) but tmi I’m very swollen there! So there is clearly a fair bit of pressure! Along with the charming piles and constipation my nether regions are in a bad way 😂😂😂

@Welshgal85 - I don't mind the peppermint so I drink it as part of cleaning my teeth 😆
@Jess725 ooo honey and oat milk. I'll give that a try - have caught a cold so the honey should be good for the cough too. I miss lemsip decongestants!

@Welshgal85 - the kicked in the crotch feeling is very familiar! Getting very uncomfortable down there - feel like I need to be reclined all the time otherwise I’m being punched in the crotch and kicked in the ribs by a grumpy baby running out of space!

@missmoosh I’m 32+1 😊

@Morningcoffeeaddict It’s just come on since end of last week, all underneath at the front feels really achy and sore constantly. Feeling hormonal and sorry for myself today! 😂

@Welshgal85 - with you on hormonal and sorry for myself. Just standing up long enough to do bath and bedtime with DS1 this evening had me feeling hot and achey (legs and crotch) so I dispatched DH for a Chinese takeaway as I’m refusing to stand up any longer or cook.

@Savvy21 feel better!! 😢

The thread moved so fast.. I think I lost some messages.
32 weeks today 😳 I've been having lightning crotch since I woke up. And can feel pressure increasing down there. Kinda freaking out that it could be any time between now and 8 weeks. I don't have a single thought about birth or a birth plan. Just leaving it to the last minute and baby's weight and position.

@MixedCouple
Saw your post and this was one of the things I was advised: not to take iron supplements with milk, milk can be had an hour before or after the supplement.
I take iron in the morning and night, and calcium in the afternoon. Both of those can't mix or they become ineffective..

I'm sorry you had to go through that, that sounds really scary. I remember horrible cramps, worse than period cramps but not like what you described.
I hope they gave you something for the pain.. glad that things turned out better later on.

I’d be up for joining a WhatsApp group if there’s one!

Thinking of those who are in/going into hospital. Hope all is well.

I went in last weekend as couldn’t feel baby move. Everything is fine and my little minx started a having a party the moment I got back home! 🤣 The staff at the hospital were lovely and kept telling me I had done the right thing to go in. If anyone has any doubts, do just go in!!! Hope that helps!

Also happy to be in a WhatsApp group x

And me too (I don't have Facebook etc) x

Also happy to join a WhatsApp group!

@HereAtlonglast glad everything was ok and I’m glad the staff were reassuring that it’s absolutely fine to go in!

Anyone tech savvy?!! I'm clueless x

I'm happy to set a WhatsApp group up. Will need all those interested to direct message me with phone numbers. I think it only lets you do that on the web version, rather than the app.
I am on holiday atm though, so won't be for a few days ☺️

@appleandcheese ahh excellent! Let us know when you are back from holiday and I will send you my number 😊

WhatsApp group sounds so much easier to keep track 😂 @appleandcheese I have sent you my number but I think you can also post a link to the group in the thread. Other baby groups I've been on in the past have posted a link somehow

Question for the group!
How many sleepsuits and vests are you packing in your hospital bag for little one? I’m lost hahah, don’t know if to pack long sleeve vests for under a sleepsuit as well, or stick with short sleeved ones… given it’s going to be end of July when she’s due.. help I’m so clueless on what babies even need to wear! 😂😂

@missmoosh I have decided on 4 babygrows and 4 short sleeve vests in each size of newborn and 0-3

My midwife gave me this sample list, I'm going to base mine on this. I'm also making a second bag to leave at home in case I have to stay in for longer than one night, saves having to take everything and he just has to grab the bag

@bringmearainbow thank you! I'll pop a group together once I have a few through. My only concern about posting a link is getting other random weirdos join. Plus not sure how to.. but I'll look into it an ld try and make it as secure as possible. ☺️

@justanotherlaura ahh that list is excellent thank you! Somehow we only have one newborn sleepsuit 😂 I have packed that and a couple 0-1 months for now. Looks like I need to go out for a couple more sleepsuits and cardigans in newborn size!
We also have a ridiculous amount of long sleeved 0-3 month vests, which we have been gifted so I’m hoping aren’t totally useless if the weather is warm when she’s that size!

@missmoosh - the way the weather is up and down at the moment I’m sure you will get chance to use the long sleeve vests!

@Jess725 - thanks for sharing the list, that’s really helpful!

@appleandcheese thanks for agreeing to set up the WA group - I’ll send you my number in a bit!

@missmoosh long sleeve vests are sometimes useful for night sleep in the warmer weather or with just a pair of shorts over - at least that's what I must have done looking back at pictures

Feeling grateful for the NHS this morning. I’m on a Vasa Praevia support group which has members from all over the world on it. Women with vasa praevia tend to have a 2-4 week hospital stay before their c section and the babies can need a short while in NICU as they’re born at 34 weeks on average.

There’s a discussion on the page at the moment asking how much the hospital stay and NICU cost members in America. Answers are ranging anywhere from $250k all the way up to $1.3 million for a woman who had twins. Their health insurance covers a lot of it but not all of it and most are saying they’re about $12k out of pocket.

As much as I moan about the food not being great in here and the building being run down etc I am just so grateful not having to pay ridiculous prices like that!!!