***November Sparklers 2012***(101)babies(14)angels**33 babies here

[gaiagirl]

Our nursery isn't going to be 'themed' per say, but we are doing grey and probably teal for the walls with accents of bright color and white furniture. If it's a girl we will probably throw in some magenta or purple and a boy maybe green/yellow? I've seen lots of pics I like on Pinterest and can't wait to get started this summer!

I really like an idea I saw for a white stenciled tree on the wall where the branches are shelves, very cool!

Mrs.326 - I agree we are more settled in, luckily the second Tri boards aren't as stressful as the first Tri so I feel more comfortable browsing them!

 

[booflebump]

We definately are a lot more settled - although I'm sure once we all start getting a bit bigger we will have plenty of moans and groans to sympathise over!

What's everyone planning for antenatal classes? We are having a hypnobirthing lady come to our house to give us 12 hours of teaching

xxx

 

[daddiesgift]

I think we have decided on woodland/forest/animals room Found a cute little tree wall decal with some forest animals, make it a little brown, green and tan room. Nothing is bought yet so it could change but Im really loving that idea! We have white bed room furniture but it should fit in no problem, if not it can always be painted!

Had a great day today, took my son to play group where he did EXCELLENT as usual, I am so proud of him when we go he is the only one that does not hit, bite, pull hair or push. Mind you these are all 15 months and younger babies so Im not judging He bites me plenty to make up for it. But he did not crawl over to be crying once, just playing with all the other kids. Its so cute to see your child socialize and interact with other children! He did kiss all of them to an extreme amount

Then a friend made some oreo cupcakes I took part in..think Ive had enough sugar to last a week but they were great! Even baby was kicking after I ate them. Ive also turned two good friends onto cloth diapering! YAY!! We have not been doing it long but LOVE it and glad when I can help other people see how easy it is!

 

[daddiesgift]

Booflebump- no classes available in my area really. So I guess Ill just use prior experience When pregnant with my son I watched LOTS of youtube videos..which may have been a bad idea at times..especially RIGHT before you go give birth. It did give me a lot of confidence but then in the moment I thought "LIES! ALL LIES!" to the videos of women barely whimpering. Ive always wanted to go to a class with my husband so he could learn some tips to help out! Maybe when we move they will have some available there.

 

[skweek35]

Hi ladies, Loving all the talk of nursery decorating. We are holding off on those decisions till we know which team we are on! just under 2 weeks to our scan! Brings a whole new meaning to the TWW!!!

But for now I can finally contribute a bump pic. I have gone from no bump to SHA-BAM BUMP!! in just 3 weeks!
So here it is - 19w 3d!!

https://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w346/strirrel/BnB%20blinkies/Bump1-1.jpg

 

[Fish&Chips]

Palace!

Gaia, your ideas sound amazing. Any pics?

I spoke to my mw today who told me to call my Dr. She was really great actually and spent the day speaking to specialists at the hospital and they agreed that a scan wouldn't help much but that I needed more anti d urgently. So I was booked in and got the jab within an hour. The nurse was lovely and it was all just so efficient and professional. So different to the last time! The dr wasn't too concerned about the subsequent bleeding but they've taken bloods to see how many antibodies are in my blood and that could also show how much if any our bloods have mixed. Thanks again for thinking of me x

 

[morri]

hypnobirthing is not in the health insurance here it cost something like 600€ to do a course on that

 

[gaiagirl]

There are classes in my area that are apparently great, but it is six Tuesday evenings in a row and costs $175!!! I am pretty hesitant to commit to the amount of time and the $$$$...are they really worth it?!?!?

My midwives and a local resource centre have a lending library with books/videos that DH and I will look over and also discuss with our midwives when we come up with the birth plan...

We are doing an infant first aid class on Oct, and I am doing a cloth diaper workshop in July!

Nursery Ideas:

https://www.chiccheapnursery.com/2011/real-rooms/dark-and-colorful-baby-nursery/

 

[WTBmyBFP]

Mrs.326 - I agree we are more settled in, luckily the second Tri boards aren't as stressful as the first Tri so I feel more comfortable browsing them!

It certainly is nice! I think we all need to occasionally look into first Tri and the TTC groups that apply to us each individually and try to give those gals some peace of mind and a little insight into our experiences. What better time than when all is rosy for us?

 

[morri]

The normal antenatal classes are paid by health insurance though, but >I still have to book one...

 

[booflebump]

Yup morri - the hypno classes are expensive, about £350 here in the UK

Glad all is well F&C

 

[bumpyyride]

SKweek - that is quite a bump u have there!!

I'm nowhere close to it

 

[colsy]

What's everyone planning for antenatal classes? We are having a hypnobirthing lady come to our house to give us 12 hours of teaching

We start hypnobirthing classes on Monday. We actually used a lot of the principles of hypnobirthing when we had our son, but we gained all of our info from a book rather than classes. This time round, we have pregnant friends at the bottom of our road who were interested in hypnobirthing, so we said we'd share the costs and do the course together. It DEFINITELY helped first time around, so I am hoping that by doing classes we will gain even more benefit.

 

[colsy]

Yup morri - the hypno classes are expensive, about £350 here in the UK :

Yours are expensive ... or else mine are very cheap ... we'll be paying £150, for five 2.5-hour sessions (at our house). There'll be just us and one other couple.

 

[booflebump]

Yup morri - the hypno classes are expensive, about £350 here in the UK :

Yours are expensive ... or else mine are very cheap ... we'll be paying £150, for five 2.5-hour sessions (at our house). There'll be just us and one other couple.

150 each couple or between the 4 of you? There's just the two of us doing it xxx

 

[morri]

I wonder why they are so expensive? Guess it is a gap in the market they found. Might have a look at the book though maybe I can get some useful stuff out of it.

 

[colsy]

150 each couple or between the 4 of you? There's just the two of us doing it xxx

Ah yes, per couple. So that kind of works out the same amount for the teacher.

 

[colsy]

I wonder why they are so expensive? Guess it is a gap in the market they found. Might have a look at the book though maybe I can get some useful stuff out of it.

It's not really expensive, when you think we're getting 12.5 hours of training for £150. That's only £12 an hour - much less than many professionals earn (in the UK, anyway).

 

[Fish&Chips]

I would really like to do a hypno birthing course but just can't afford it. I read into it last time but never practiced and I really panicked during labour. I think it's invaluable though x

 

[booflebump]

I would really like to do a hypno birthing course but just can't afford it. I read into it last time but never practiced and I really panicked during labour. I think it's invaluable though x

The Maggie Howell cds and books are meant to be very good for at home preperation

xxx