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[GingerPanda]

I'm so jealous you can have a home birth! It's illegal for midwives to trend them where I live.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

nawww glad it went well. I had forgotten about the blood test! ick.

I booked myself a scan because i just can't take this any more lol. i just want some kind of appointment haha. so got one for the 15th i reckon i wont get an nhs one til april anyways. Still waiting on my booking app .... 9 weeks 1 day now... hurrryyyyy up lol

 

[tallybee]

I'm so jealous you can have a home birth! It's illegal for midwives to trend them where I live.

That's bad

They seem to be more accepting of it here since my other children were born. I knew it was what I wanted both times but had to push for it (pardon the pun ) as the MWs seemed to want to steer me towards hospital for no reason other than it being more convenient for staffing. Obvs if there'd been a medical reason to be in hospital I'd have gone. This time the MW seemed happy that I wanted a HB - she said not many from my area do and it is a good thing to do!

Mind you my other two were born in 2 different parts of England and now we're in Edinburgh (Scotland) so maybe it's always been different. Who knows!

Just opened that Bounty pack. What a load of rubbish!!!!!

Tomorrow will be fun, looking after my friend's LOs as her usual childcare arrangement is on holiday and we've got the plumber in as well, putting a new sink and dishwasher in!

This house will eventually be how I want it lol!

 

[tallybee]

nawww glad it went well. I had forgotten about the blood test! ick.

I booked myself a scan because i just can't take this any more lol. i just want some kind of appointment haha. so got one for the 15th i reckon i wont get an nhs one til april anyways. Still waiting on my booking app .... 9 weeks 1 day now... hurrryyyyy up lol

Geezo, they need to get their finger out!

 

[xCherylx]

Oh was looking forward to the bounty pack...haha oh well! I was surprised to see I can get one now and one at 27 weeks!

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

What freebies did u get tally ?
hahah. Anything good ?! (or at least ya know, kinda good)
50p off persil ? haha
a sample of decaf coffee ?

I would love a home birth! My oh is dead set against them, I had my first(his stepson) easily; 4 and a half hour labour, no stitches etc. All very straight forward. Home within a day. The worst part is actually having to be in a hospital (ughh)

When i tried to talk him into having our "first" at home he just kept saying it made him nervous and it really worried him (even though i showed him all the statistics etc)

Nvm though; I got induced in the end so he won by default. I think with one induction and going over by 15 days and one born 14 days overdue after 2 sweeps. The chances of going naturally are home are slim anyways. I do love the idea though

 

[Babylove100]

Hey ladies, I can't remember whether I said but I ended up booking a scan! It's on 14th March when I'll be 8 weeks! Yay! Can't wait but so scared and nervous as well!

How do we get the bounty packs?? Sorry I'm new to all this! For those in the uk, I was told my 12 week scan is in the system and a letter will be sent out telling me when it is, any ideas when I you get the letter?

Still waiting for my midwife to call me to get my booking in appointment booked in....unfortunately patience is not one of my strong points!! I hate waiting! Gonna start raining myself soon to check my phone works!

 

[tallybee]

Oh was looking forward to the bounty pack...haha oh well! I was surprised to see I can get one now and one at 27 weeks!

Sorry maybe the 27 weeks one is better??? I vaguely remember having one with boob pads

What freebies did u get tally ?
hahah. Anything good ?! (or at least ya know, kinda good)
50p off persil ? haha
a sample of decaf coffee ?

I would love a home birth! My oh is dead set against them, I had my first(his stepson) easily; 4 and a half hour labour, no stitches etc. All very straight forward. Home within a day. The worst parEt is actually having to be in a hospital (ughh)

When i tried to talk him into having our "first" at home he just kept saying it made him nervous and it really worried him (even though i showed him all the statistics etc)

Nvm though; I got induced in the end so he won by default. I think with one induction and going over by 15 days and one born 14 days overdue after 2 sweeps. The chances of going naturally are home are slim anyways. I do love the idea though

Ehhm well there's:

a week's worth of pregnacare vitamins which are the ones I have bought the whole 9 months worth of anyway

a sample of PG tips teabags

a thing about junior ISAs

a tiny sample of bepanthen stretch mark cream

a rubbish magazine full of adverts

loads of leaflet things with no new information lol

Oh and a voucher to take to boots asda or superdrug to get a different pack. I think this one is just an information one. Who knew.

Rhi I know I am so lucky with the HB thing, my oh is happy if I'm happy (and he can take heart that I've done it twice with no issue).

xx

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Ohhhh I don't even like tea hahahah

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Hey ladies, I can't remember whether I said but I ended up booking a scan! It's on 14th March when I'll be 8 weeks! Yay! Can't wait but so scared and nervous as well!

How do we get the bounty packs?? Sorry I'm new to all this! For those in the uk, I was told my 12 week scan is in the system and a letter will be sent out telling me when it is, any ideas when I you get the letter?

Still waiting for my midwife to call me to get my booking in appointment booked in....unfortunately patience is not one of my strong points!! I hate waiting! Gonna start raining myself soon to check my phone works!

I'm still waiting aswell... although i'm just over 9 weeks now ( by my lmp) Maybe i should check my phone works too

I was told though that someone would call me between 9-12 weeks.
Seems like i could still be in for a wait. My scan wont get booked until my midwife books it and my booking in app.


Your midwife will give you a bounty pack x

 

[tallybee]

I don't like normal tea either lol I drink redbush or herbal x

 

[Mrs Mel]

I usually love tea but I've gone right off it!

Is anyone having any cravings or good aversions?

I'm into cheese and pickle sandwiches and crisps right now!

 

[Babylove100]

Im craving cheese and cucumber sandwiches! Off to the shops I go!

 

[Dark_Star]

My favorite meal right now is a toasted bagel with avocado, cheddar cheese, mayo, and a bit of red onion on it. I should add pickles!

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Nope no cravings! i'm not sure i believe they exist tbh.. I think it's just a conspiracy for women to eat disgusting foods without judgement ahaha

 

[Lil_Pixie]

I definitely craved cold cold water when I was having X

So far aversions are tea and coffee, and brown bread and hot vimto are on their way out.

 

[Lil_Pixie]

My sister had two home births, the first one accidentally in the bathroom, the second one was intentional but also in the bathroom. No midwife for either but the same paramedic came both times and recognised her from the first which was a bit cringe lol.

She was advised to have a home birth the second time. I'd be happy with just squeezing this one out

 

[Natasha2605]

No cravings here either. Lost ten lbs after getting implant out and falling pregnant. Have only gained two back so far

 

[tallybee]

I desperately wanted onions earlier, and home made coleslaw on jacket potato. I had a huge baker with shredded carrot, the coleslaw and onions, cottage cheese. It was ace. Now all I want is chocolate so munching some vice versas lol

 

[Mrs Mel]

I find chocolate just doesn't taste nice It tastes a bit like soap. It's such a pity!