***January Jellybeans***~ 35 BABY GIRLS & 23 BABY BOYS BORN ~***

[sar35]

my bag has been packed for about 2 months!

 

[millward329]

I'm not packing mine till 37 weeks when I'm settled at home, kind of putting off thinking about the going to hospital and birth bit!!! I think I'll use a list and my sister for the baby bits and probably buy a new nightie and take some toiletries (and snacks) for me.

 

[mum2be2011]

LittleMrs if my OH had his way the bag would have been packed last week. He is a worrier and would rather have it ready. I've put my foot down and said I will think about packing it around 35-36 weeks.

Im just packing the minimum for me and baby as I did the whole print a list off the internet and pack everything last time. We were in 8 days and half of it came home un used. Definately taking snacks this time, I got hungry last time and sent OH out for sandwiches and snacks (theres a massive sainsbury's opposite the hospital) and it ended up costing a fortune. OH no doubt will take his laptop and a portable hard drive full of movies to watch. We had alot of waiting around to do as they admitted me at lunchtime and then 3 hours later induced me.

 

[millward329]

That's an idea Tracy...might take a CD player with some music on in case it's all a bit slow

 

[millward329]

Sorry Mum2Be....thought it was Little Mrs there all credit to you

 

[mum2be2011]

Sorry Mum2Be....thought it was Little Mrs there all credit to you

lol, dont worry about it. All these names get confusing. I look at fb and think now who is that on bnb. Im useless with names

 

[LittleMrs]

Sorry Mum2Be....thought it was Little Mrs there all credit to you

Was gonna say. Well, was thinking about saying, but was also wondering if I could just get away with taking credit. Hehehe. I'll take my i-phone and put it on flight mode and probably a book. It's got a stopwatch on it and some films and music. My list says snacks and bottled water. Mum2be - anything you took that you specifically thought 'well, that was useless'?

 

[mum2be2011]

LittleMrs - mainly the quantity of stuff for baby and me. Allow for 48 hours in hospital and if you need anything else ask someone to bring it in for you. I took way too many nappies in as well, plan on 7-8 a day.

On the lists it says warm socks for labour but i never used them, delivery suite was really warm when I was in. Make sure you have a nice little hat for baby, we took a couple in but the lady next to us didnt and the baby had what looked like a support bandage on its head as a hat. This might sound stupid but take a small teddy or something similar that can sit in the cot with baby, we took the little huggies teddybear that came in the huggies pamper pack from tescos before they got onbaord with pampers.

 

[LittleMrs]

Starting to think maybe I've under packed. I've put in about 5 nappies, 2 vests, 2 babygros, an indoor and outdoor hat, scratch mitts, a snowsuit for coming home, a waffle blanket, a swaddle and a coupla muslins. Oh, cotton wool and nappy cream. That's nearly filled a huge bag. Will I need much for me? The list seems huge. Old nightie during birth, front opening one for breast feeding, socks, slippers, dressing gown, change of clothes, pants, bras, maternity pads, etc etc, the list goes on and on. Might have to vacuum pack the whole lot!

 

[mum2be2011]

you might not need the blankets in hospital, our hospital were really funny about using our own blankets (fear of them getting mixed up with their washing and going missing) ask your midwife next time you see her about them. Take some socks for baby, we didnt pack any and when Luke was dressing Phoebe ready for the ward she asked him where the socks were.

For you, take plenty of pants and pads in but other than that you sorted. You might want to take some nice toiletries in to pamper yourself with

 

[Mom 2B]

I'm having a planned c-section. I was gonig to pack my bag the day before but now im thinking maybe i should pack a whle before just in case i go into labour on my own? anyone else having a planned section?

I can't remember what all i brought in last time but i know i barely used anything other than clothes. The nurses had to come and tell me it was ok to take a shower...LOL I had been there 2 days already! I didn't even think about showering as i was way to tired because they had me breastfeeding, supplementing, pumping adn then cleaning the pump parts. The whole process took 2 hours and that left me a whole hour to sleep. It was crazy. Sure hope this time is better!!!!

 

[naomicourt]

Hi ladies! Firstly welcome to all new jellybeans, you should all now be on the first page.

Hi Bekki, yup I've seen you on the bumps thread. Well I think the bean may have turned, he has just been trying to kick the laptop right off the top of my bump : ) Got him some very cute PJs today. Got the car back at a slight (hehmm) cost.

Also wanted to say that a cold = sneezes and sneezes plus baby on the bladder = well lets just say time to take out shares in Tena Lady!

Yay for baby turning!! Lets hope he stays that way now.

Hey ladies! Wowo you have been chatty today. Disney - bless you for putting up pics of how to multi-quote! And welcome to all the new JB's!

I had a crap night's sleep last night, from 12.30 I was up every hour and don't feel like I've had a proper sleep at all. Am now up at 8am to skype our friends in UK and they've decided they don't have time!

Boo to those of you getting ill I had a bad cold about 3 weeks ago and am still coughing and blowing my nose from it - am so sick of it now!

I hope you feel better soon hun, its horrible having a cold when preggers.

Hey ladies, hope you're well Welcome to all the new ladies

I got a lullaby cd for baby today and was playing it while sorting out her washing but she doesn't seem to understand the concept of lullabies!!! As soon as it started she was kicking and rolling around!!?? She does the same thing when I play Josh Groban! Does anyone else also find that their baby is REALLY active during the night compared to the day? I know it's got a lot to do with you rocking them to sleep when you're up and about but my goodness...... what if this turns into her routine?

I find that baby is more active in the eveningstoo and they do seem to follow this same sleep/wake pattern once they are born!

Well......................just been to the toilet and had a touch of blood, not sure where its coming from as I have a water infection, told OH and gonna keep an eye on it! If I get anymore then I will of course go back to hospital But I dont know if its from placenta or just on the outer bits as im a bit sore....... dont know what to do!
Just dry wiped and there wasnt anything there so who knows!

Oh no. I hope everything is ok, I would ring your midwife to see what they suggest. Big hugs to you.

Is anyone packin their hospital bag? I got a list off the HIPP organic website and so far the bag is getting HUGE - I'm gonna have an entourage carrying a fleet of suitcases at this rate! What's everyone else packing?

I know I'm jumping the gun a little on this one but I keep having nightmares about going into exceptionally early labour. Am 32 + 2 today. I honestly think I'm going to be late by about a week but I'd rather be prepared.

I have almost finished packing my bag, just got to put some clothes in nearer the time.

I have packed:

Disposable knickers & normal knickers
Sanitary Pads
Socks
Feeding bras
Nipple cream
Breast pads
2 front fastening nighties
a light dressing gown
Slippers
Towell
Travel Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Birth plan
Travel Shampoo/Conditioner


For Baby
2 Babygrows
2 Vests
2 Hats
2 pairs of scratch mitts
Coat/mittens/hat
Blanket
Cotton wool balls
Travel Sudocrem
Travel wipes
Nappies
Nappy sacks
Brush/Comb

 

[emmalouise09]

hey ladies, just noticed that you are in here thanks to a lovely lady who directed me to here to you all

Was wondering if any of you are experiencing this as well. As my bump keeps feeling tight and aching i'm 31 weeks (docs say i'm 31 weeks monday but i've worked my dates out and it comes to saying i'm 31 weeks saturday)
My bump seems to ache and feel right underneath but it seems to of crept to the side LO is moving about fine and she keeps giving me some good kicks.
xx

 

[Jolene]

I'm having a planned c-section. I was gonig to pack my bag the day before but now im thinking maybe i should pack a whle before just in case i go into labour on my own? anyone else having a planned section?

I have a planned c-sec for the 3rd Jan but hope to be done packing by early december just in case!

I find that baby is more active in the evenings too and they do seem to follow this same sleep/wake pattern once they are born!

Oh no Naomi, I was hoping you weren't going to say that. How was it with your daughter?

Well......................just been to the toilet and had a touch of blood, not sure where its coming from as I have a water infection, told OH and gonna keep an eye on it! If I get anymore then I will of course go back to hospital But I dont know if its from placenta or just on the outer bits as im a bit sore....... dont know what to do!
Just dry wiped and there wasnt anything there so who knows!

Sar, How are you doing today?

 

[sar35]

hi, no more blood this morning, just on wiping through the night, i told OH that ive nearly done my 24 hours if as if i went to hospital. Still not sure where its coming from as looked with a mirror and cant see any blood or cuts!

 

[Disneydancr]

hey ladies, just noticed that you are in here thanks to a lovely lady who directed me to here to you all

Was wondering if any of you are experiencing this as well. As my bump keeps feeling tight and aching i'm 31 weeks (docs say i'm 31 weeks monday but i've worked my dates out and it comes to saying i'm 31 weeks saturday)
My bump seems to ache and feel right underneath but it seems to of crept to the side LO is moving about fine and she keeps giving me some good kicks.
xx

Welcome! Glad to have you here! Let Naomicourt know your due date and the color of your bump so you can be added to the first page.
As for your bump getting tight and be aching, I think many of us are experiencing similar things. Sometimes I think it's BH, but nope! It ends up just being my LO shifting all her weight to one side or poking out limbs in particularly sore areas. Sounds like your LO is nice and active and healthy- that's always a good sign!

hi, no more blood this morning, just on wiping through the night, i told OH that ive nearly done my 24 hours if as if i went to hospital. Still not sure where its coming from as looked with a mirror and cant see any blood or cuts!

Glad to hear you're doing better sar!

 

[LittleMrs]

you might not need the blankets in hospital, our hospital were really funny about using our own blankets (fear of them getting mixed up with their washing and going missing) ask your midwife next time you see her about them. Take some socks for baby, we didnt pack any and when Luke was dressing Phoebe ready for the ward she asked him where the socks were.

For you, take plenty of pants and pads in but other than that you sorted. You might want to take some nice toiletries in to pamper yourself with

Think I've gotta buy some more pants. Do they need socks when they're wearing baby grows? I wouldn't have thought of it so thanks.

How big is your bag. Naomi? Mine just seems to be out-of control huge and my list is pretty much the same as yours. Maybe I need to put my cotton wool balls in a smaller bag as they take up a lot of space.

 

[LittleMrs]

Ok, mucked up the mulitquote that time but I'm getting there. What size babygrows are people packing? I started off with newborn but then I checked the birth records for myself and OH and we were both long (I was 56cm and he was 59cm) and so I'm going with the possibility that the baby may well be too long for newborn and I've packed O-3 months. I thought about packing both but that'll take up a LOT of room. 0-3 won't drown her even if she is on the shorter side, will they?

 

[milamummy]

Hi disneydancer thx for reminding me about this thread..havent posted here in a while..how is everybody doing? I will try to get on a bit more but at the moment trying to keep busy to stop myself thinking about b-day

 

[sar35]

ive actually got 3bags, one with my notes in and overnight stuff, toothbrush, wipes, pads,nightie, underwear! I take this one with me when I go in for observations and stuff.
My big sports bag with towel, shower stuff, shampoo,nighties, knickers,just stuff that I would need for a few days away.OH brings this if I have to stay for more than 24hours.
A baby bag with all babies bits in. Obviously for when baby is here.