MACA Pregnancy and Baby Buddies!

[yazzy]

SBB - yes I think it is about now I need to start with the hypnobirthing. You're right the classes I looked into are 5 sessions. I'm going to speak to my sister later and get her to help me choose what books and cd's are good so I can start now. I'm use to doing a bit of meditation so should be easy to get into.

Leeze - yes very exciting times, 5 weeks left at work now and really enjoying pregnancy at the mo. Will be nice to be home while I still feel up to doing things because i'm sure I get to the point where i'm tired and just want to keep my feet up.

Today was a bit of a disappointment (I really don't want this to sound ungrateful so please don't take it that way) but anyway my cousin had kindly offered me her pram - I was told it was the one she had used when she was round my house once. This was a lovely little pram and would be perfect. Anyway just went to collect it so I can take it to my mum's and it was a completely different pram, really old fashioned - as in, probably 10 or more years old!! Didn't know what to say but it is really unsuitable for what I need (I need a pram to that my baby will be comfortable in going across showgrounds because we show our dogs etc and for it to be up to loads of walking) so it is in my car boot and I don't know what to do with it....I guess it will have to find a home in the loft! So now I need to go pram shopping and I haven't budgetted for it because we were having this one lol!!

 

[SBB]

Ugh Yazzy people will palm any old crap off on you! Just tell her the truth and ask if she wants it back or should you give it to a charity? And with the other friends giving of stuff, your doing them a favour as much as they are you. So don't feel like you have to take everything otherwise you end up storing/recycling/tipping other people's crap so they don't have to! It's harsh but you've got better things to do!

A sling will be perfect for walking with the dogs too because your hands are free for the leads. I will post them but if I forget please remind me!

Leeze that's hideous about your stay in hospital I wouldn't cope with that!

X x x

 

[yazzy]

Thanks SBB, yeah I have stored it and will ask her if she wants it back if not I will give it to a charity shop. Been looking at a couple prams today so will probably get something soon which is great. And yep only taking things that we need from other people, clothes i'm grateful for but like you say only stuff thats needed or we'll end up storing it all lol!

 

[Leeze]

SBB - it was hideous at the hospital, I was going out of my mind because I didn't sleep at all for 2 nights. On reflection, I think I should have said something to the woman on the phone or even asked if one of the midwives would speak to her - but I felt so groggy and emotional at the time. I even asked about a private room and was told I could get one for £100 a night - I was prepared to pay it but they didn't have any left.

Yazzy - I think that's right about the pram to offer it back or give to charity, don't try to use something that doesn't suit you - my thoughts are to minimise stress as much as possible for when your LO comes and prioritise what you/your family need.

Re hypnobirthing, someone I know recently did some training in hypnobirthing and gave me some tips and some info etc. Yazzy and SBB - if either of you want me to send this to you then PM me your email address

xx

 

[SBB]

Yazzy we got the maxi cosi Mura 3 (I think!) and it's a great pram, we live in a tiny village with no pavements so wanted something that could off road! It's great but I can honesty say we've used it about 3 times in the last 6 months! We just use the slings all the time because they're so much quicker and Sammuel loves it. But we will use it with the new one, I will carry the newborn in the sling and Sammuel can go in the pushchair.

Look out for a pushchair that faces both out and towards you. We won't face Sammuel outwards in his til he's about 2... If ever!

Leeze that's hideous and the last thing you need when you're trying to recover with a new baby! How come you ended up with a section? If you don't mind talking about it! Just curious cos we never heard your birth story!

When I was in hospital a lady had her twins at 27 weeks, they were obviously tiny (I didn't see them they were in nicu) and they lived about 2 hours away but had been down for new years eve when her waters broke. I overheard the dad telling someone all this on the phone! Anyway I always really regret not asking them of they needed anything, because they obviously had nothing with them and I live nearby so could have got her stuff if she needed it.

Anyway... Thanks for the offer of the hypnobirthing info, I might take you up on if I I don't do the proper course.

Sammuel is saying a few words and doing a few signs now. It's so cute! He says bath (well 'ba') very excitedly after dinner and does the sign for it (totally wrong ) and he says 'poo' and signs potty and 'boo' for boob! and bye and waves! It's pretty much all 'B' words at the moment! And mama and dada. If Danny isn't in the room he shouts dada!

X x x

 

[yazzy]

Hi Girls,

Today we actually got a pram!! It has turned out an absolute bargain as we bought it second hand but it is in perfect condition - think it was used a few times by the grandparents. Anyway we have a Silver Cross Linear Freeway with car seat, it faces both ways which is what I really wanted as I plan on doing a lot of walking with it both with the dogs and when we are at shows etc or just around town.

Oh and I have the most painful coccyx - tailbone! Might have to go to the doctors tomorrow because I just can't sit down so doesn't look like i'll be able to go in work either. I don't know if I have pulled something but my pelvis has been achy for a while now so I wonder if this is linked to that.

 

[Leeze]

Yazzy, that's great news about the pram. Won't be long till you're out with your little one in it! SBB, that sounds lovely with Sammuel speaking and signing. Re my birth story, short version is basically after 11 hours of labour I couldn't get passed 8 cm dilated due to fetal distress. Her head was in the wrong position and they thought the cord might be round her neck because her heart-rate was dropping with every contraction. They tried a drip to speed things up but that made her heart-rate worse. All these things plus it was then over 24 hours since my waters had broken they advised a c-section. I was exhausted and just wanted her out safely by then! Xx

 

[annabelle29]

Hi ladies!

I hate to barge in on your thread, but I spotted the word Maca and had to stalk for awhile. It's very hard finding info on maca and pregnancy, so I thought I'd ask you girls if you don't mind.

Were any of you actually taking maca when you got pregnant? And if so, did any of you continue to take it throughout pregnancy or did you stop when you found out?

I've asked this question before, but no one has an answer. I just found out I'm pg and am still taking maca, but not sure if I should and my ob is probably not gonna have any idea what I'm talking about.

Thanks so much for any info you may have. And congrats on the pregnancies and all the adorable babies!!

 

[SBB]

Annabelle, we all stopped during pregnancy, as although it's just a vegetable and so highly unlikely to cause any harm, no tests have been done so we thought it was safest to stop. Hope that helps! Congrats on your pregnancy, come join us in here!

Leeze Sammuel also got stuck cos he was back to back and his head was wonky! Which is why I needed emergency forceps. At that point you'll do anything to have them here safe! I hope this time to have a totally different experience

Yazzy I promise I haven't forgotten about the slings - you have my email so you can always email me and remind me!! Just finding time to run a business, look after Sammuel and do the 2 other jobs I've taken on is hard work!!

It's really starting to dawn on me that we're actually having another baby - I have no idea how we'll cope!

X x x

 

[SBB]

Oh and Yazzy did you buy any nappies yet? I was going to say if you go with wraps and prefolds for newborn stage, get Velcro wraps as they're jut that little bit more adjustable for the teeny tiny stage xxx

 

[Leeze]

Congratulations on your pregnancy Annie! Always great to hear another maca success story. Like SBB says, the advice is normally to stop taking maca when you get pregnant as not enough is known about any effects on pregnancy. You'd be very welcome to join us here if you fancy sticking around! SBB, I heard recently that the best time to have a new baby is when you feel like you're able to cope with everything else in your life. So maybe it's a good time to take stock of everything and think about if you need to make any changes. Saying that, a good friend of mine has a small child and a new baby and she said that the new baby has to fit into the routine that's in place already re nursery etc for the older one and actually she thinks it means she has a more chilled out and adaptable 2nd child because the world doesn't revolve around her like it did with her first one! Xx

 

[yazzy]

SBB - don't worry about the slings...I have been really busy aswell. Organising the wedding and realising the baby will also be here in 3 months has made me start writing up lists lol. I will definitely email re the slings and napppies though so I can get organised for when I have my pot of baby money to spend!

Annie - congratulations on your pregnancy. Agree with the others in regards to stopping the maca once pregnant. I seemed to take the maca for a couple months, then take a little break and fall pregnant...I really think it helped regulate my hormones.

I'm still off work, can't see me going back this week because of my painful tailbone! If it isn't better by Friday i'll be back at the docs so I can get to physio as my left hip has started hurting...possibly from lack of movement. Anyway as long as baby is happy in there I only have 3 months to go Getting lots of movement and some full on jumping around in there...so happy!!

 

[Leeze]

Sorry to hear you're still in pain, Yazzy. How lovely to have lots of kicking going on, that's the main thing I miss about being pregnant! It's so magical, isn't it? Xx

 

[annabelle29]

Thanks so much for the advice girls!! I was only on maca for one month when I found out I was pregnant, which was quite the shock considering we'd been trying for over a year. I was just afraid if I stopped that my hormones would freak out again and possibly cause a miscarriage. But if you all were and are fine, I think I can handle stopping it since so little is known during pregnancy.

 

[xcharx]

ladies!!

Sorry i haven't been on, I've been waiting to use my mums computer so I could catch up but don't seem like its going to happen

How are you all

Well things were starting to look up & then boom Ian loses his job after 4 months :'( I'm back at work now, only part timeish but money is goin to be soo tight

kiara is all good she's such a messy eater

Anybody heard from kel?dandy?never? X

 

[yazzy]

Leeze yep totally agree....it is crazy to think there is actually a baby in there causing all that movement. I keep imagining what he/she looks like, it is definitely magical!

Annie - I don't believe there is anything to say your hormones will go crazy when you stop taking the maca so i'm sure you'll be fine.

Char - lovely to hear from you, wow can't believe Kiara is 7 months old! Sorry to hear about Ians job, something will come up and work out for you all. I hear from Kel on facebook, I think Never has a journal on here but not heard anything from Dandy.

I'm in 3rd Tri today!! Wow, where has the time gone...

 

[SBB]

Char sorry about the job Lovely to hear from you though!

Yazzy how is the tailbone?

Ok here is some sling info: for something quick and easy, this is fab https://www.roseandrebellion.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=11 and it reverses to black so if you want a print but OH won't wear a print he can just turn it. Alternatives are Manduca, Ergo etc. Called a soft structured carrier (SSC)

A wrap is also great, a stretchy for the early days is fab for breastfeeding. Something like this https://slumber-roo.co.uk/hire/product/127/boba-wrap/boba-family/wraps-amp-specials
You can pre-tie it and pop baby in. Very comfortable.
This is the mother of stretchies, really lovely but pricey https://www.babycalm.co.uk/je-porte-mon-bebe-jpmbb-hybrid-stretchy-wrap-sling/prod_74.html

And then there's a ring sling, so easy to BF in, these are a total bargain and meant to be amazing! I am getting one or maybe 2 (one for friend), if you want one let me know as I'll order them all together and then we can pay less postage and I can just forward to you once I get it! https://en.lennylamb.com/ring_slings

I would/will have all 3, they are so useful! But, obviously you might not want to buy 3! So I'd get an SSC (the 1st one) as that will be brilliant for walking the dogs, and either a stretchy or a ring sling. Perhaps check out some videos on youtube of how to use each one, and see which you'd be most likely to get on with. I used my stretchy loads when S was little, he'd sleep in it a lot and it was great for shopping! Wish I'd had a ring sling too though
The SSC will be better once he/she is a little bigger although you can use from birth.

x x x

 

[SBB]

Where is everybody?!

X x x

 

[yazzy]

Hey SBB!!

I wrote a long reply on here the other day but it disappeared and I got totally sidetracked! Thanks for all the info above, it is really helpful. Might have to wait before I can afford one of the slings because with the wedding and baby coming up money is pretty tight.

So are you feeling baby movements yet? Do you have a date for your next scan?

How is everyone else?

I ended up being signed off this week because of my painful coccyx! It is gradually getting better but progress is slow. Should be back in work on Monday and then only 3 weeks until I finish and start my holiday yay

 

[SBB]

Hey yazzy, yep scan is 28th got to be strong and stay yellow! And yeh am feeling and even seeing a few movements

Sorry you're still in pain but yay for maternity leave starting soon!!

X x x