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Posted: Friday July 29th, 2005 15:03 |
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@ Efenjee,
Tell me about it! I honestly don't think it's worth me returning to work. Hubby even said I could be a childminder. Me? Nah! Don't have the patience.
As a matter of fact I think I'm going to get my degree. I always wanted to do Criminology, and I've just found out that I can do it by home study.
And no, you don't need a degree to be an accountant!!
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Posted: Friday July 29th, 2005 21:41 |
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a useful website
http://www.emmasdiary.co.uk/
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Posted: Saturday July 30th, 2005 17:02 |
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Info for those expecting:
Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children should avoid some types of fish and eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury. Fish that are high in mercury are: Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish.
http://www.healthcastle.com/fish-safe-eat.shtml
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Posted: Saturday July 30th, 2005 21:16 |
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Oh yeah and just to add those of u planning for your first baby and have been living together in relative harmony for sometime be warned this is when the strength of the relationship is really put to the test… Heed these words.
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Posted: Wednesday August 3rd, 2005 20:42 |
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boy am i tired of going to how many appointments whether that be at the hospital or doctors. i have got appointments every week and then they tail off after 3 then soon it will be every 2 weeks or less
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Posted: Thursday August 4th, 2005 09:27 |
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Lady Day,
It's only because it's your first! Trust me, with subsequent babies you'll hardly see a doctor/midwife!
I had/have:
12 weeks (scan and doctor)
20 weeks (anomoly scan)
28 weeks (midwife, to get MATB1)
36 weeks (doctor)
39 weeks (to see what's happening!!)
And I'm rhesus negative and an older Mum!!!!
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Posted: Thursday August 4th, 2005 09:51 |
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Lol @ Vee!! You forgot the appointment where they check your cervix with that HORRID willy looking contraption!!!!
I am so happy I found out I am having a girl!!! Ever since then this pregnancy has been getting so much better for me... my belly doesnt seem to be growing as fast as it did when i had my son...
I have been looking for some really nice girls names does anybody have any suggestions I am being really serious and a name with nice meaning lol..
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Posted: Thursday August 4th, 2005 11:20 |
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I have been pregnant three times and I have three children. I didnt have morning sickness or anythin either. The only thing I had was heart burn so I drank tons of milk, and backpain! The back pain was pretty bad. Giving birth wasnt fun either. I live in Germany and my kids were born here also. The second birth was bad because I was alone, my husband got sent off the day before and none of the docs spoke English. It wwas pretty scary there for awhile. but my last two girls cam pretty quick. Within 3 hours of getting to the Hospital. My son who was my first and biggest child actually caused me the most pain. I gained a lot of wait while I was pregnant but I lose atleast half after I have a baby, lol. Then I gotta work at losing the rest. 
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Posted: Thursday August 4th, 2005 17:09 |
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@LadyVee....
so far i have had the following appoinments
initial midwife appointment
12wk dating scan
15wk midwife apt
20wk scan
24wk midwife
26 wk growth scan
27wk midwife
still to come is 28 wk glucose test, 31 wk midwife 34 wk scan
i keep thinking my maternity book is gonna run out of appointment slots
i finally got an emmas diary so i donthave to be online to read it
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Posted: Thursday August 4th, 2005 17:29 |
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@Ladyday and Lady Vee
I should've guessed you were pregnant when I noticed you both changed your avatars to a child and pregnancy 
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Posted: Thursday August 4th, 2005 17:56 |
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Mafdet wrote: @Ladyday and Lady Vee
I should've guessed you were pregnant when I noticed you both changed your avatars to a child and pregnancy
yep. but you know i used this avatar few months back then changed it then changed back to it when i thought yeah village can know.
the funniest thing though is that my bump is not big at all. a guy at work says although he knows i am preggers i just look the same 
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Posted: Thursday August 4th, 2005 18:33 |
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@Ladyday
Well your fortunate yours doesn't show yet my cousin sent me a picture of her recently as she is expecting her "SECOND"  set of twins. She is big and her bum is massive she has to turn sidewides to walk in the door.
Imagine that two pregancies and 4 children LOL
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Posted: Friday August 5th, 2005 07:31 |
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Mafdet,
You're quick off the mark ain't ya?? Lol. Only kidding!
Actually, I used that avatar a few months ago, before I fell pregnant. It just seems fitting now, seeing as Lady Day has got the best one.....
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Posted: Friday August 5th, 2005 16:11 |
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@both the ladies
you know it has been said that some women know they are going to get pregnant before they actually becomes pregnant several months before, so using your avatar beforehand you could've subconsciously tuned into this. Hmmmmmm
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Posted: Friday August 5th, 2005 20:10 |
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now my only thing is. what shall i buy now clothes wise for baby
so far i have got 9 vests size 0-3.....2 sleepsuits size0-3.....3 sleepsuits size newborn. been told thats plenty for now. i intend to buy an outfit for baby to wear home. but as its still summer clothes i know i need to wait till winter stuff start coming out as baby is due in winter.
my only thing is idont really feel to buy newborm size hubby wants me to some friends say i should.oooh too much advise
what do you consider essentials. i do have a list of other stuff. such as bibs scratch mits booties hat etc
what clothes wise
i am working on stuff for me too. cant be in hospital with nothing
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Posted: Friday August 5th, 2005 22:02 |
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Lady Day,
You have enough vests. One word of advice. I don't know how tall you and your Hubby are, but if you are tall try not to buy newborn (0-3 months) with attached feet. My son had the BIGGEST feet I've ever seen on a baby (his Dad bought him some Arsenal shoes - he never wore them as his feet were too big!). I'd buy another 3 sleepsuits...5 isn't enough, and buy newborn.
Are you breast feeding? If so, don't go too mad on the bibs. Baby will throw up on your shoulder.....
I have the new Next catalogue, so I'll be hitting their sales in December (with my big belly too!). Isn't your baby due in October (sorry, can't remember)? If so, buy what I advised, and wait for the sales for the rest. Buy a hat and coat to go home in, but don't buy something too expensive for the baby to leave hospital in - baby'll only throw up all over it!
Now, for you. Don't go too mad because they'll kick you out as soon as they can (make sure you stay overnight at least - any problems will be picked up within the first 24 hours). Take a good nightie for your overnight stay, but for the actual birth buy a cheap one for £1.99 in a market - it'll be messy! The midwife will tell you about other products (the men here may get a bit queasy if I say it)
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Posted: Saturday August 6th, 2005 12:03 |
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@lady vee...my intention is to wear hospital gown for the birth. i know black people hate that hopsital garms but hey why mess up your clothes when you dont have to.
yes baby due end of october
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Posted: Sunday August 7th, 2005 10:28 |
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spoke to my cousin and she says that i should just buy 3-6 months esp for vests as no one is gonna see them being winter. so i am gonna go get some in that size. just need to find clothes. for my blessing.
my second choice pushchair looks so nice but does not have swivel wheel in the front. so that means then i am gonna spend the extra for a swivel wheel 3 wheeler
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Posted: Sunday August 7th, 2005 13:06 |
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LadyDay - Get disposable undies for the first couple of weeks after the baby.
Don't try rushing around to get everything done because you'll be knackered by time baby arrives! Take your time and delegate tasks.
Monitor your visitors for the first few weeks after baby is born because it is very tiring.
When baby sleeps - you sleep. I learnt the hard way.
BTW - Congratulations!
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Posted: Sunday August 7th, 2005 13:29 |
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congratulations on your pregnancy, I hope everything goes well, count down the days to another joy in your life.
And to all you other 'preggers' young women (i think that word is soo funny) congrats and hold it down. **no pun intended**
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Posted: Monday August 8th, 2005 07:30 |
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Lady Day,
I agree that you need swivel wheels at the front. With my first I had fixed wheels - never again!
Are you still going for an M&P pram? My brother has one, and he says it's very, very heavy! He's just bought a Maclaren, which he says is much lighter.
I keep meaning to look in some baby shops, but I just cannot be bothered. I suppose I'd better make the effort quite soon.
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Posted: Tuesday August 9th, 2005 13:19 |
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@Twang: Soldier with the 4. I still can't help but wonder where I think I'm going with this one. Good advice about the test once baby comes. Congrats on the new family member too.
@Natalie1: I hope the info does help and if you ever do need to PM please don't hesitate. Dealing with this is not easy at all.
@LadyDay: I found that a few outfits 3-6 months were useful. You may be at home for quite a while before you go visit others. A few more packs of the undergrows and baby grows will be good too as time to wash them before they get used again may not be enough. It all depends on how baby and you all settle in. As for you, make sure your nighties/nightclothes (bring at least 2) for hospital are dark. Bring a little container of sea salts to bath in afterwards as well. 28 weeks already. The frequency of check ups sound normal.
@LadyVee: How far are you now?
Boy am I glad I've only got 6 weeks left. The space is running out. Starting to get excited about this little one though
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Posted: Tuesday August 9th, 2005 14:35 |
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| @Pregnant ladies: Are any of you getting Braxton Hicks contractions now? Mine have been a lot stronger and frequent lately.
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Posted: Tuesday August 9th, 2005 19:40 |
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***Long tings alert***
I have been on Maternity Leave for a week now. Baby is due next week Wednesday 17th August. This will be my first child. 
I would like to say thank you for all the posts on this thread. It has not only informed me greatly but has settled the fears I have about giving birth. I am more excited about the prospect of seeing my baby for the first time. Knowing the sex of my child and seeing what my baby looks like and if my baby has their father's feet!
The pregnancy has been fairly uneventful, but then I have no basis for comparison. Had a bit of a scare at the beginning with some bleeding, but this did not occur again. I have had problems with swollen ankles and have had the odd bout of morning sickness throughout the entire pregnancy. This is usually triggered by a smell in the morning for example, the remnants of yesterdays dinner or my perfume. I have been fairly active throughout even completed a 5 km walk for Cancer Research UK a couple of weeks ago. Which I am extremely proud of!
I have had no cravings apart from constantly chewing on blocks of ice, which is the subject of amusement with my family. The act of crunching down on the ice I find very theraputic.
The fact that myself and my partner is going to bring a human being into this world amazes me everytime I think about it. I hope that I make a good mum. If I am a tenth of my mum's achievements at motherhood I will be on the right track.
I plan to keep the birth as natural as possible with the use of gas and air and a water birth. I will keep my options open though as I have no idea what the pain is going to be like and how I manage it. I am openminded to the fact that I may want every drug under the sun when the time comes. 
My family and colleagues have been amazingly supportive. I have been inundated with clothes and items for the baby. I have no qualms with excepting second hand items but only if they do not impact on the safety of my baby. So second hand car seats even though I have been offered them is a no no to me. Without their kind support, I doubt if we could cope with everything that needs to be purchased for a baby. One thing that has hit me hard is that preparing for a baby is expensive! I have been told that Kiddicare is brilliant when buying stuff. I found a cot bed there for £99. A bargain!
I have one concern though. It is my family's way to breastfeed, in fact it is not questioned that this is what I am going to do. I have large boobs so have been wearing underwired bras throughout to give me the support I need. I am scared that wearing an underwired bra has affected my chances of breastfeeding. After reading the thread I am concerned. Has anybody had any trouble breastfeeding? Did wearing an underwired bra cause the problem?
Also is anybody planning to use or have used terry nappies? If yes, could you tell me the best places to buy terry nappies, shaped natural nappies and equipment (nappy buckets) etc. I am having problems locating a decent supplier, as I found that the high street stores sell them, with not much choice and at exorbitant prices.
Many thanks all. I am very pleased with this thread.
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