January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Kaiecee]

Same with me I only use a mattress protector and my son was going thru his diapers when he was younger but once I changed his diaper brand it stopped

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Babies r us was dead! Lol.

Yea i just have a mattress pad...waterproof one... Then will have the sheet on top of it...

 

[jrowenj]

So if my matteress is waterproof i still need pad? What about a pad for bassinet?

 

[els1022]

Yeah I'd use the matress pad just so you don't have to scrub the mattress down at 2 am.

 

[jrowenj]

Last question. Can i use completon coupon on sale items

 

[DittyByrd]

What a day!!!

Got up at 4:25am and was at BabysRus for the opening at 5am (it's like 5 minutes away from my house without traffic). There was a line of people, maybe 10 or so, but it was completely civilized. Like Nikki, I totally hit up the Tommy Tippee sale because everything was buy one get one free. I got 2 3-packs of bottles, 2 sets of nipples, and 6 training/sippy cups for different ages. I also picked up a Vick's cool mist humidifier that projects a night sky on the ceiling for 40% off! I used gift cards as well and my $185 bill became $65! Love it! Then I went to Kohl's, PetSmart (don't judge, cat litter was 50% off), Michael's (which is a craft store in the US), and Home Depot. I got home around 9am.

I also ordered Bumgenius 4.0 diapers and Flip diapers on sale at Cottonbabies.com. I am feeling more and more set for the baby coming but still nervous.

Then I slept. DH and I went to lunch then to see Skyfall! It's been a great day.

 

[DittyByrd]

Sonia - You are by no means a failure. You still have time for baby to turn. My OB said they don't worry about position until 36 weeks. Even if you have a section, so long as you and baby are healthy consider it a success!

I saw some of you commented on Betheney's journal. It's so surreal to see her with her son! I can't believe that's us over the next 2 months. Wow.

Everyone rest up and try not to worry. We're almost there!

 

[sassy_mom]

So if my matteress is waterproof i still need pad? What about a pad for bassinet?

I never had a problem with DD leaking through her diapers. Might be a brand issue. I had a waterproof mattress as well but you would have to wipe it down if it did get wet so I would go with a protector. While DD was in her pack n play I never had a pad or anything but it could be useful. I don't think they are too expensive.

 

[Kaiecee]

I'm feeling like crap I feel there are times I can't breath well and I think he's grown or at least I have over the last week it's uncomfortable doing anything and in top of it all dh is being a real ass!!!

 

[darkstar]

I saw my midwife yesterday. She confirmed that I have dropped and she couldn't feel my babies head above the pelvis at all so he's well down. Measuring 34 weeks weeks at 32+4. Although my previous two didn't come before due date she thinks this one might run out of room and come early but we'll see.

Wow Els 2.5 weeks, you may be having the second baby in the group. Glad it was picked up and you are getting looked after well. I was just reading yesterday how important it is to get itching looked into.

Re mattresses, I'm just using a mattress protector and I have plenty of spare sheets if there is a leak.

 

[Kaiecee]

Is anyone else thinking of buying depends for the first couple if days of bleeding ? There are a lot of sites that say that it was good to use I'm just not sure

 

[sassy_mom]

Is anyone else thinking of buying depends for the first couple if days of bleeding ? There are a lot of sites that say that it was good to use I'm just not sure

I have heard that they were really good to use and am thinking of buying some to wear in the hospital and after I get home until the bleeding lets up some. I bled for awhile with DD so I think I would like to try those in the beginning.

 

[sassy_mom]

I have a question for you ladies ....

As you ladies have been going to the doctor, I've noticed that your doctors are giving you a lot of information. Measurements, positioning, etc and I am wondering why I haven't gotten anything like this? My doctor comes in, measures my stomach, listens to the heartbeat and asks me if I have any questions. She then hands me a paper to give to the check out desk and I'm on my way. Do you think it might be because I haven't had any issues so she doesn't feel the need to talk about much of anything? I wonder if baby has moved down or what position she is in ... things like that. How big she is measuring ... I even had a growth scan with DD. Same doctor office .... they checked the fluid and size and everything. Maybe I'm not far enough along for them to start all that yet.

 

[duckytwins]

Sassy, my appointments are the same. I go in, pee in a cup, blood pressure and weight, belly measurement, heartbeat and be on my way. I was supposed to have an ultrasound at 28 weeks and never did. I have no idea what baby looks like, how big, or anything

I have another appointment next Thursday with the APRN I think. Maybe I'll ask what's up. Hopefully we'll both have more exciting appointments soon!

 

[Kaiecee]

I'm the same I only get my pee checked blood pressure and measures belly next Tuesday I'm getting a u/s only cuz of my diabetes just to make sure he's not getting too big that's the only reason.

 

[darkstar]

My midwife is very talkative and likes to cover everything. My last two were with Doctors and I was just in and out with them but my midwife is great, if anything she talks too much.

 

[BlossomJ]

Sassy - In the UK we have to carry a pack of handheld notes on our pregnancy in case we go into labour somewhere unexpected, so medical staff have all the info to hand. The Dr's/Midwives have to fill in loads of info on the baby each time, so I think they just tend to explain what they're writing as a lot of it is in abbreviations.

You're also probably right that if everything is going great they might not feel the need to go into detail

Jaime - I would use a protector or something on the bassinet too. Even if you don't get nappy leakage, the baby could sick up lots of milk after night feeds & regularly soak the sheets... It'll all very fun!

 

[BlossomJ]

Can't believe how close lots of you are now.... And then I look at my ticker & it still says 65 days!

Off to support my friend at a craft stall today. Hope DS isn't too bored! and then packing this afternoon!

We are hoping to exchange contracts on the new house in a week & move in 3wks. I've been keeping quiet about it in case it all went wrong, but fingers crossed all the major stumbling points have passed now

 

[ARuppe716]

We have our baby shower tomorrow and I'm so excited!!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

I have a question for you ladies ....

As you ladies have been going to the doctor, I've noticed that your doctors are giving you a lot of information. Measurements, positioning, etc and I am wondering why I haven't gotten anything like this? My doctor comes in, measures my stomach, listens to the heartbeat and asks me if I have any questions. She then hands me a paper to give to the check out desk and I'm on my way. Do you think it might be because I haven't had any issues so she doesn't feel the need to talk about much of anything? I wonder if baby has moved down or what position she is in ... things like that. How big she is measuring ... I even had a growth scan with DD. Same doctor office .... they checked the fluid and size and everything. Maybe I'm not far enough along for them to start all that yet.

Well at first they were like this with me, and then around 26 weeks i started asking questions at each ultrasound and appointment... He never tells me my fundal height unless i ask, but its because hes not worried about it. i am sure if there were any problems he would say so, so you might just be good... But the last time i was there hes like..yupp baby is head down, spine to left, and fett curled here under ur right ribs... My ultrasound tech always tells me heartbeat, that my fluid levels are good and that baby is measuring fine!