February Lovebugs of 2016!! 16 pink, 15 blue, 7 yellow

[BrandiCanucks]

Welcome to the new ladies.

Will update the front page when I get a chance. My internet at home got shut off and I can't update from my phone.

Sorry. Hope you're all well!

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Welcome to the new ladies.

Will update the front page when I get a chance. My internet at home got shut off and I can't update from my phone.

Sorry. Hope you're all well!

 

[ksquared726]

Hi ladies!! Not sure if you all remember me, but I had a February due date until my mmc in July. I'm happy to announce that I just got a BFP!! This time it took us 3 cycles of trying. The line is starting to get darker, so I'm hoping this one sticks. I'm glad you ladies are doing well, and I'm also super glad I'm back especially before my original due date. Just wanted to pop in and say hi!!

 

[jaspie]

Congrats K squared! I got my rainbow bfp 3 months after my d&c too! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy

 

[Jaxvipe]

Congrats ksquared!!

 

[MariaF]

Really pleased for you ksquared! Fingers tightly crossed for a sticky bean!

 

[ksquared726]

Thanks, ladies!!

 

[rollachick]

Thanks for the welcome ladies! I've been feeling OK so far. I love being pregnant and am trying to enjoy every moment. Which is hard because I work long hours and then obviously have a toddler and a home to look after! But I'm not complaining.

I am not even going to mention my mater toy leave because you all will hate me...

Do non UK ladies have any more regular scans after the 20 week one and before due date? I want to book one privately but need to know when is the best time.

And is anyone doing a pregnancy photo shoot? We didn't with my daughter but I would really like to do one this time!

Haha yea everyone would hate me too if they new what i would get if i was working, even tho its still less than alot of countries.
Im not in the uk but its standard here not to have scan after 20weeks. They only do it if they think baby is big or small
I didnt do maternity shoot last tym but am this time. A local lady is just starting out so wants to get her portfolio up so was offering free photo shoots so i jumped on that opurtunity, will be getting them mid jan when im 8months

We are going to tour the hospital birth center next weekend. Pretty excited! Anyone else not doing birthing classes though? It costs about $100 and I've heard a lot of girls say it wasn't super helpful so we don't plan on going.

I didnt do classes last tym and wont this time either but one of my friends said she was so glad she did them so i guess each to there own



Congrates ksquared thats awesome news

 

[Jaxvipe]

Had a drs appointment tonight and baby boy is breech 😩 I'm hoping he will turn on his own. I know it's still pretty early and there is time. Just sucks knowing he's not in the right position now. Everything else looked good so I'm happy about that!

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Looks like the Facebook group had its first February baby this week.


Baby girl is head down and I hope she stays that way

 

[SpudsMama]

There have been a few babies born over the last few weeks on another Feb forum I'm on, including identical triplet boys yesterday!

I had an episode of reduced movement yesterday so went into hospital to be monitored for a while. Bubs heart rate was crazy high (round about 180-190bpm) but he calmed down eventually for long enough for us to be allowed home. He was very active while the bump was strapped up though and he's been fine ever since.

It has kicked me into action though, so I've washed all of the newborn clothes as well as his blankets and sheets. I'm well on the way to having my hospital bags packed too... I have my list compiled and a few bits put to one side ready to go in the case, still need to get some mini toiletries to throw in too and some button down PJ tops to make breastfeeding easier.

 

[mommylov]

Congrats ksquared!

 

[rollachick]

Wow i cudnt imagine having bubs this early. Ive got everything i need for him but dont have everything ready, washed, set up ect. But i guess when they are born this early you dont need anything coz you wudnt b taking them home straight away

Does anyone else get kicks/punches like it feels like bub is punching you in he vag? Lol. This week ive had it quite a bit that its like a stabbing pain down there that stops me walking or doing wat im doing but i just push on bub and it stops

 

[mrswichman]

Wow i cudnt imagine having bubs this early. Ive got everything i need for him but dont have everything ready, washed, set up ect. But i guess when they are born this early you dont need anything coz you wudnt b taking them home straight away

Does anyone else get kicks/punches like it feels like bub is punching you in he vag? Lol. This week ive had it quite a bit that its like a stabbing pain down there that stops me walking or doing wat im doing but i just push on bub and it stops

Happens to me quite a bit...stops me in my tracks. We still need a swing and get a mattress for the crib. Haven't even thought about hospital bags yet...or washed any of Elijah's clothes.

 

[Quantea]

I just washed clothes, sheets and baby towels today... Still no crib set up or transport system in. We have them selected and know exactly where to get them when the time comes though. I'm planning to get my hospital bag ready after the holidays too.

Since we're on the topic, can you ladies tell me what kind of baby toiletries we might need for a newborn? Like, I think I've got the big stuff down, but I haven't got the slightest idea what a baby might need on an everyday basis. Like, do we need baby shampoo? Special soap? I'm guessing diaper cream...? *looks helpless* Oh god, I'm just now realizing I'm clueless! Ideas? Lists?

Oh, and last question. We haven't looked into bottles and bottle sterilizers yet, because we were hoping I'll be able to breastfeed *fingers crossed* and we're trying to avoid needless expenses for financial reasons. Does that make sense? If I breastfeed exclusively, will I be needing a bottle sterilizer or some such anyway?

 

[mrswichman]

I just washed clothes, sheets and baby towels today... Still no crib set up or transport system in. We have them selected and know exactly where to get them when the time comes though. I'm planning to get my hospital bag ready after the holidays too.

Since we're on the topic, can you ladies tell me what kind of baby toiletries we might need for a newborn? Like, I think I've got the big stuff down, but I haven't got the slightest idea what a baby might need on an everyday basis. Like, do we need baby shampoo? Special soap? I'm guessing diaper cream...? *looks helpless* Oh god, I'm just now realizing I'm clueless! Ideas? Lists?

Oh, and last question. We haven't looked into bottles and bottle sterilizers yet, because we were hoping I'll be able to breastfeed *fingers crossed* and we're trying to avoid needless expenses for financial reasons. Does that make sense? If I breastfeed exclusively, will I be needing a bottle sterilizer or some such anyway?

Baby shampoo/wash is a good idea...one bottle can last quite a while on a little baby. Burp cloths to hopefully protect your clothes. Diaper cream, yes...if gets a bad rash...lotrimin cream works wonders! Yes it says for athletes foot...but clears up a bad rash in no time. I am using playtex bottles with liners. Nipple covers might come in handy if you breastfeed.

We only have the crib set up...no mattress...no sheets washed...lol. I feel so unprepared this time around.

 

[rollachick]

I just washed clothes, sheets and baby towels today... Still no crib set up or transport system in. We have them selected and know exactly where to get them when the time comes though. I'm planning to get my hospital bag ready after the holidays too.

Since we're on the topic, can you ladies tell me what kind of baby toiletries we might need for a newborn? Like, I think I've got the big stuff down, but I haven't got the slightest idea what a baby might need on an everyday basis. Like, do we need baby shampoo? Special soap? I'm guessing diaper cream...? *looks helpless* Oh god, I'm just now realizing I'm clueless! Ideas? Lists?

Oh, and last question. We haven't looked into bottles and bottle sterilizers yet, because we were hoping I'll be able to breastfeed *fingers crossed* and we're trying to avoid needless expenses for financial reasons. Does that make sense? If I breastfeed exclusively, will I be needing a bottle sterilizer or some such anyway?

Seen your planning on breastfeeding i would just look and see what bottles ect you myt need if it happens that bubs doesnt feed but i wudnt buy anything yet. If they are needed im sure ul b able to send someone out to get the ones you have picked and i dont no wat its like where you are but the hospital shud b able to suply a bottle if bub wont feed at all from the start.
I breastfeed my first but still got a second hand pump and bottles so after a few months i cud express so if i had to go out there was milk in the freezer

 

[Jaxvipe]

We still need to get a new crib mattress. Did you guys buy an organic crib mattress or a regular one. I don't think we had one with DD but now everything I read says you should get an organic one.

 

[MariaF]

Oh wow, I can't believe some Feb babes have arrived already!

And good on you ladies for starting to get prepared. With dd I'm pretty sure my hospital bags were nearly packed by 32 weeks. With this baby I don't even have a list of all the essentials that I will need (like disposable knickers and maternity pads!).

We've been given huge amounts of boys clothes but they all need sorting and washing. Also car seat has been passed on and so I need to remove and wash all covers and same for Moses basket.

Won't be able to do anything till after Xmas as we are sure bus. So by the time I start, I'll be about 33-34 weeks!

 

[jessthemess]

We still need to get a new crib mattress. Did you guys buy an organic crib mattress or a regular one. I don't think we had one with DD but now everything I read says you should get an organic one.

Regular. I purchased from Target, it was the same price as the organic but rated much higher. I also bought a waterproof dust cover. Just in case!

I CANNOT wait to set up the nursery. Now, I have everything! Yay! But I'm waiting on my husband to finish painting the floorboard trim in the room. So excited.

Once the nursery is set up I will pack the hospital bag and set up the car. But I don't want to do those things before the nursery is all organized and I know where everything is. Currently everything is in boxes and bags in our spare room haha