March 2013 babies - we all have our beautiful babies :)

[rose.]

My hospital doesn't provide anything either, as far as I know. So I've packed everything and then if they do end up providing anything I will just use mine/theirs whatever's easier at the time. I need to go and buy a cheap nightie and dressing gown for the birth itself, and also some nursing bras. Other than that I think I'm pretty much set! Got everything ready in Alfie's bag now

 

[anna1986]

thought it'd be nice (if you wanted to) to share what we've choosen to bring baby home in

heres williams coming home outfit

 

[baby_maybe]

In the UK we don't get anything provided, but we obviously get free healthcare so swings and roundabouts!!

 

[baby_maybe]

Love that Anna, I've got baby's going home outfit packed but if I remember when I get home I'll post a pic of it

 

[paula181]

Aww that's a super cute outfit Anna. Il have to get Alfie's and post a pic too

Xx

 

[Lou1234]

In the UK we don't get anything provided, but we obviously get free healthcare so swings and roundabouts!!

Another area where different areas are different. According to the midwife on Sat my hospital isn't part of the 'baby-friendly initiative' (doesn't mean they dislike babies though!) which means they still provide things. She didn't list the stuff but one of the big things is they have forumula if breast feeding doesn't work for you.

I'm personally going to take my own things though so I know I have them.

I'm off work today as have my 38 week midwife appointment today. My main plans have changed so today I will finally pack my hospital bag!

 

[Lou1234]

Glad all was ok with your little one Anna. Love the outfit! I'll try and take a photo of mine later.

 

[paula181]

Oh gosh I'm really slacking this time around, I haven't even started buying things for my bag yet or started packing it
I really need to get my finger out and get things sorted as he won't wait around

Xx

 

[baby_maybe]

In the UK we don't get anything provided, but we obviously get free healthcare so swings and roundabouts!!

Another area where different areas are different. According to the midwife on Sat my hospital isn't part of the 'baby-friendly initiative' (doesn't mean they dislike babies though!) which means they still provide things. She didn't list the stuff but one of the big things is they have forumula if breast feeding doesn't work for you.

I'm personally going to take my own things though so I know I have them.

I'm off work today as have my 38 week midwife appointment today. My main plans have changed so today I will finally pack my hospital bag!

I think our hospital has formula if you need it and they do put a couple of nappies in the crib in case you've come in un-prepared, but they do expect you to provide your own as soon as possible.

 

[paula181]

I have just had my midwife appointment and the little fella has turned and is now breech
I have to go the hospital in the morning to confirm and talk about options. Whether they try and move him around or I have a c-section!!
I can't believe it he's been head down for so long and he decides to turn now! I felt a huge movement the other day but didn't realise what he had done! Little monster

Xx

 

[anna1986]

I have just had my midwife appointment and the little fella has turned and is now breech
I have to go the hospital in the morning to confirm and talk about options. Whether they try and move him around or I have a c-section!!
I can't believe it he's been head down for so long and he decides to turn now! I felt a huge movement the other day but didn't realise what he had done! Little monster

Xx

aw what a monkey. he still has plenty of time to turn again.
what is your thoughts on having him turned??

 

[anna1986]

so just got back from my midwife appointment - god she is soooo useless.
She was pretty much arguing the fact that hes breech despite me havin had 2 scans now to confirm this. last one was yesterday.
little man is still not moving much at all n she wanted to send me up the hospital again. thing is i have a 22 month old n i cant just drop everything n keep going to n from the hospital. its so frustrating now and i just wish he would come soon.

 

[paula181]

I'm not too keen on the ecv to be fair it looks horrible for the baby!
My midwife said because he is on the big side that (measuring a week +) ahead the chances of him being moved are slim but could still happen. She has given me some exercise to try and move him.
Aww Anna sorry you had a bad midwife appointment, is your little one breech too?

Xx

 

[Mrs. AJ]

Love the going home outfit, I'll try to post mine later.

Paula, have you checked out spinningbabies.com? It has techniques to try to get baby to turn.

Sorry your midwife is so useless Anna my last pregnancy I had drs arguing about whether lo was breech all the way up until I was in labor - even after they did a scan!

 

[baby_maybe]

Sorry your lo is breech Paula My little man has been all over the place recently, he's never in the same place when I go for appointments, but that is due to the fluid and he's not especially big either so has literally loads of room to keep moving I don't think he's been breech for a while, but he definitely is laying to one side or sometimes straight across. I've got another consultant appointment tomorrow so we'll see where he is again hopefully, but he did cautiously mention a section last time I was there so we'll see. I'm starting to think I'd be better off with one now, as I'm getting anxious about being in labour or my waters going and him getting stuck the wrong way

 

[anna1986]

I'm not too keen on the ecv to be fair it looks horrible for the baby!
My midwife said because he is on the big side that (measuring a week +) ahead the chances of him are slim but could still happen. She has given me some exercise to try and move him.
Aww Anna sorry you had a bad midwife appointment, is your little one breech too?

Xx

yeah my lo is breech too has been since about 30 weeks. although the idwives are arguing that but because my 1st daughter was breech to i could tell.
i looked at the ecv with my daughter and decided against it.
i had an emergency section with my daughter and the recovery was fine for me which is why i have choosen an elective this time around (choose before i knew he was breech)!
i was given the option of a natural breech delivery so that maybe worth discussing if you dont fancy a section.

 

[Mrs. AJ]

Here is a pic of Allison's going home outfit

 

[anna1986]

Thats soooo cute mrs aj x

 

[sportysgirl]

Loving the going home outfits girls!

Anna your midwife sounds like a right wet lettuce
Not much help to you at all!

 

[katyblot]

Been keeping an eye on here but so busy with everything. Looks like I'm being induced next week
I'll be 37 weeks but obstetric cholestasis is causing a bit of havoc with my bloods and babba safer out than in. As much as I'm over being itchy and feeling like shite I really wanted to bake him/her a bit longer.
Oh well:/

Good luck with induction!