Babies due in JUNE!

[Ellie Bellie]

I've been stealing DH's Columbia jacket or just wearing extra layers. I got a great maternity cardigan from Old Navy that has quickly become a staple.

 

[deafgal]

I have been stealing my husband's sweat pants. haha

 

[StarSign]

I have been stealing my husband's sweat pants. haha

I still wear my jackets, but just leave 'em open. The weather has been amazing for Chicago..upper 50's-even 80's, so I don't need much cover-up.

Old Navy had plenty of cardigans. What are you going for, Sadie?

 

[sadie]

I'd love a maternity jacket from northface, but that isnt happening. Something to workeven on cool summer evenings, air conditioned trains, etc... Prefer a zip, rather than buttons. Will go to destination maternity tmrw.

This fleece thing from my mom is so ugly. Makes me look like a grandma!

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Has anyone looked into baby-related apps? I downloaded "Rattle" when in Florida to entertain my friend's baby. Right now, I'm downloading "iBabyLog" for tracking sleep, diaper changes, feedings, etc. Any other suggestions?

 

[StarSign]

Has anyone looked into baby-related apps? I downloaded "Rattle" when in Florida to entertain my friend's baby. Right now, I'm downloading "iBabyLog" for tracking sleep, diaper changes, feedings, etc. Any other suggestions?

Ha..great minds!! Actually, i was just cruising on my phone this morn to see what apps looked good. I'm an Android user, so top ones are iBaby and Baby Connect for tracking stuff. For entertainment...it'll be the old school rattles and teething rings for now.

 

[lilmamatoW]

Trying to not spend too much money on maternity wear and recycle clothes from the last time, so I also walk around the house in my husband's t-shirts.

 

[Bats11]

Hi ladies, havent been in here in ages!

Hope your all doing well!

Time is going by so so quickly, I cant believe Im in my 3rd trimester, Im super excited to meet her but Im nervous about the labour??

Anyone else nervous about their labour?? What sort of things do you say to yourself to stop you from feeling anxious or nervous??

 

[StarSign]

Personally, I'm just trying to make sure the house is all in order and I'm all re-stocked in my baby supplies . Since I'm not having anything close to Braxton-Hicks....I'm not too worried just yet about labor/c-section.

But! I'm going to start increasing my iron amounts and up my protein intake to help with my glucose and iron levels. Although I felt great, I failed the glucose screening for the 1hr test and the office doesn't have a means of testing me using an alternative for glucose for the 3-hr testing. So...we're moving forward like a I have gestational diabetes but initially we'll just put me in a diet which should address glucose spikes- but I'll need to do home monitoring....

For those with other kids/toddlers- what will you have kids do during the summer? The first part, I'm planning for DD to do half-days with her current pre-school. The rest of it, we just might do family bonding and play dates- I should be mobile by then (FX'ed!).

 

[sadie]

No signs of braxton hicks here either!

As for giving birth, I am starting to seriously think about the birthing center at my hospital.

https://www.nywomenshealth.com/birthing-center-st-lukes-hospital-new-york.htm

I do have a strong tolerance for pain and after watching "The Business of Being Born", something is pulling me in this direction.... Just dont know if DH2B will be in town at the right moment.... Then I'd have to hire a doula, and since my prenatal yoga teacher is a doula so that would be easy.... I need to schedule a tour first.

Anyone see the movie? It is an instant view on netflix and I think i even mentioned it here awhile back....

 

[Sunshine12]

Hi folks. Sorry I havent posted for ages. Anyone heard from Ferne? Ive not seen her here or FB for ages

Well Ive still not really started shopping yet despite being full term in less than 7 weeks (woops). Ive got my buggy, cotbed and monitor, a few babygrows and vests and a bath thermometer and nothing else!! Im going to visit my mum and dad at end of April when Ill be about 34 weeks so intend to go shopping with my mum and get lots of stuff at once (I hate shopping and its no fun when you dont know what you are having.) I know you all have registries and showers so no doubt far more organised then I am! Hope you are all well. x

 

[StarSign]

I too was wondering about Miss Ferne. I cruised BnB to see if she was around..to no avail. Gonna ping her.

:wave: to Miss Sunshine! It's ok about the whole shopping business. I don't care for shopping or running around like mad- so that's why it was no option for me to wait to find out. LOL. Still, get everything but the clothes. Say, I wonder if white onesis are the same for girl or boy? The best type to get either way are those snap tops like https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31WkEwLqfQL._SX342_.jpg. I generally kept DD in those and diapers the first 3 months.

T- that birthing center comforter..so 80's. Who could be comfortable in decor like that?? j/k That birthing center really seems awesome. I'd totally go for a tour were I you. Let us know how it pans out. I wonder what other 'rules' are different there. Like, do they break your water and then mandate C/S after 24hrs or could you continue to labor longer than that?

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Wait, you mean I have to go through labor and delivery at the end of the 9 months? WHAT!

Honestly, I haven't given too much thought to it because June 16/19 still feels so far off. We'll be attending the hospital's childbirth class on 4/22 and 4/29 (6hrs each day!) and I figure I'll start preparing at that point. For the most part, I know what's comfortable for my body and I generally don't have a hard time speaking up for myself. I also tend to trust doctors, so I'll go along with what they're recommending. So kind of a "laid-back, go with the flow, get this little sucker out" approach to childbirth.

The nursery is done, with the exception of the giant photo printer in the middle of the floor that DH has yet to give away to a friend. (This has been on-going since August, grrr) I've gotten two boxes of diapers and wipes to start with but I'm holding off on really stockpiling until after the shower. I also don't know which brands LO will like, so I'd like to get a variety to start. The same goes for bath products, etc.

I think my big concern at this point is not having enough clothing, especially for the newborn and 0-3 sizes. Again, I'm waiting until after the shower before shopping. Also, a co-worker said she'd give me her little girl's clothing (born in October). And I'm not sure what size LO will be wearing or for how long, seeing as she was estimated as weighing 3lbs as of our appointment on Monday (2lbs, 15oz to be precise).

 

[StarSign]

Ellie- very nice room! Just plan on putting the stuff animals on that shelf or dresser until later. You don't want too many soft things around the baby that they can bury their face into and potentially suffocate.

Def wait to do anything more until after the shower....it looks like you have everything in place already except clothes anyway

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Ellie- very nice room! Just plan on putting the stuff animals on that shelf or dresser until later. You don't want too many soft things around the baby that they can bury their face into and potentially suffocate.

Thanks! Right now I just wanted to have something in the crib so it didn't look too big and empty. DH is afraid she'll get "lost" in there. I have a wicker basket on the floor beneath the window where they'll go. Or the top of the shelves/dresser/closet. And I'm sure there'll be an onslaught of other stuffed things showing up over time. I'm accepting that the house will be taken over by her things!

 

[Sunshine12]

Awww cute nursery Ellie!

Starsign, Ive never seen those before. i dont think you can get them here. The ones we have are like vests or babygrows with buttons under the crotch or buttons up the legs and top respectively. x

 

[sadie]

I have bought some onesies that snap closed on the side, mostly short sleeves, but some long sleeved items for a/c and cool days/nights. No shower for me until after baby, and I just keep putting things off as well, tho I do have a pack of 50 pampers! I guess I need wipes and some other stuff.

As for the birthing center, I will soon find out all of the procedures/protocols!

Ellie, the room looks great! Getting closer!!

Hey my baby just bacame a squash and many are soon to follow!

 

[Sunshine12]

Ive got loads of nappies. We get some free stuff from supermarkets here as well as discount vouchers so Ive got about 300 nappies (different brands) at the moment which is only about a months worth! Ive heard all nappies fit differently so Im going to try out a few brands once bubba here and will buy more of whichever fit best and dont leak. Congrats on becoming a squash.x

 

[sadie]

Whoa! 300 a month?? I need to stock up!!

 

[Ellie Bellie]

If there's a diaper change every 2 hours, that's up to 12 diapers each day. So a 30-day month could easily amount to 300 diapers. I definitely have to head out and buy a lot more before June!