BabyandBump Lingo & Abbreviations

[Groovychick]

What's MAP?

 

[wtt :)]

What's MAP?

Morning after pill

 

[carolyn_s]

whats CIO? xx

 

[Vickie]

CIO means cry it out, it's a (somewhat) controversial sleep training technique

 

[wannabemama]

Can some one please tell me what ITP Stands for?

Thank you

Wannabmama

 

[SKATERBUN]

Lots of people are putting WSS lately, what does WSS mean??

 

[wtt :)]

Lots of people are putting WSS lately, what does WSS mean??

What She Said (i think)

 

[NGRidley]

what does NI mean? except from national insurance
xx

I only know this as Nutritional Information.....but I guess its better to know what context its being used

 

[Haylee]

Whats BH.? x

 

[wanna-b-mummy]

Braxton Hicks x

 

[ANiceCuppaTea]

BAW is down as "Board at Work"... as in 'Ironing Board' or 'Chairwoman of the Board'?

Or is it 'Bored at Work' and just a typo?

 

[smeej]

thanks - as a new user this has really helped!!

 

[mostlyharmlss]

Thanks, I kept seeing these used all over the net but could never find a complete list of the meanings.

 

[lilacorn]

this helps alot, thanks

 

[caRISSasBump]

what is nub? i have seen it on a few posts regarding the sex of baby?

 

[mothercabbage]

brilliant!!!!!!!! there r others too that never knew wot some of the abv. ment....not alone !! thanx!!

 

[girlinyork]

Ahah, this helps. Was all double dutch to me lol

 

[darwin]

Thank you for all those.x

 

[mummy24601]

WOW!! Thanks for this...no i don't feel so stupid not knowing what people are talking about!

 

[LittleAurora]

whats AP?