September Snugglers 2016

[campn]

I think the most useless thing I brought was a book and my kindle. I didn't read anything and that wasn't the best idea.

Also, in addition to breath mints and snacks, dry shampoo.

 

[x-ginge-x]

Sat in the hospital after have lucozade for breakfast yum I hate the gtt

 

[hopie2015]

Wow- so many great, helpful tips on what to pack and what to expect after delivery. I am with Amant - I have been keeping my head in the sand about delivery. I know everyone says birth classes really help and to learn as much as you can but guess I am still in denial that I am actually delivering this baby in 2.5 months! It is not the pain I'm afraid of..it is complications/something going wrong. Going to talk about it with my doctor. I had a bad experience after my first m/c so maybe that's where it stems from.
Amant- congrats on third tri! Thanks- I guess I will just try to be grateful I get to see baby each week at end of third tri.

Mari and Meg- wonderful names! Megan- when do you get your blood test results back? Mari- good you will get iron checked..I have to also next time.

Xan- sorry you have felt a bit nauseous. I have as well. It is mild though and I'll sure take it compared to how it was. Mornings are the worst. My dr. assures me it will not get too bad again. (third tri can unfortunately bring back morning sickness)

Mumm- glad your mom is doing well and that is a cute bag you bought- looks very neat/organized.. I need something like that. Thanks for answering any ?'s from us FTMs. I have a lot to think about and do!

Campn- I just love the flower letters..beautiful! Juliette has one gorgeous nursery! Great tip on the shirt as well.. I didn't know there is one like that..sounds perfect.

Uni- that is great you got a lot of baby clothes and gear. I have so much to shop for since everyone had babies long ago! And I think any color looks wonderful on a baby girl or boy.

 

[xanzaba]

Yes, thanks for the advice on the hospital bag. I would have never thought to bring snacks!

I had a little mini-panic about not having anything for the baby, so we went and bought a burp cloth, a bib, a gown that converts into a onesie, some baby wash and lotion, and a couple of crib sheets. Not a whole lot, but a little at a time. The stroller should come in any day now too.

On a related note, I want to have stuff arrive so the dog gets used to it. Anyone have advice for preparing a pet for our new arrival? She already saw a few stuffed animals that friends and family bought for Liam and has been sniffing around them. She's a very gentle dog, but young and full of energy, and she's our baby.

The nausea is better today- salty snacks help, and getting enough carbs seems important. I've been eating at home more lately to avoid gluten, but this weekend we were celebrating in restaurants, and I've been ordering salads because of the heat. Hopie I hope your nausea doesn't get worse, and I'm sure it won't be like first trimester.

 

[campn]

Xan- I know you can use one of the hospital receiving blankets that was swaddled around the baby and have your DH or maybe a friend take it home before you do and let the dog sniff the heck out of it.

My cocker spaniel/beagle (a hunter dog) just kept smelling the baby while he was in the car seat. She was super curious but warmed up fast.

 

[Sweety21]

And we are having a
After much wait we finally could see baby properly and his wee bits . Although, the technician was not allowed to say anything she was pretty helpful and tried very hard to get full face of baby. But, baby was lazy bum and was sleeping. I even tried to have coke and see if he could change position but, instead he flipped face down. Anyways, I am happy that finally we could get to raise one of each.
I have been mia because, I wanted to keep myself busy noy thinking about gender and I know I have missed alot but, hopefully I will catchup with everyone soon.

 

[MeganS0326]

Hopie- I could probably call and get my results today but I have an appointment tomorrow so I think I'm just going to wait until then. I want to remain in blissful ignorance a little longer

Campn- I second the book thing as the most useless thing I brought to the hospital last time. I had a well meaning friend give me a book to take so I brought it and never touched it even with my induction taking 3 days!

Xan- glad you are feeling better!

Sweety- congrats on team blue! Those pics are great!!

 

[xanzaba]

Sweety- congrats on team blue. That's a pretty good profile shot you got there. Downright cute!

 

[MummaMoo]

Congratulations on your boy Sweety! A lovely shot of him, face and peachy bum!

I've been very spendy lately and it hasn't stopped yet! I've decided that I want a new travel system, seen the new one I want and so we're having it. Mr Moo has got the old one down from the loft so I can wash all the bits in order to sell on. Will post the new one in a bit (got to put Sophie to bed now)

Edit: here it is https://www.mothercare.com/Motherca...m---Aqua/psG0051,default,pd.html?qb_recs_link

I love the colour.
I've also ordered another chest of drawers to put baby's clothes in... and I took my friend to a local retail park today so bought some more gender neutral babygros and vests.... Even though I don't really need them, I can't help but think a new baby needs new things. If we have a girl, fair enough use Sophie's old clothes, but the first baby size unisex stuff I've found is way cuter than when we had Sophie.

Most useless thing I took with me to the hospital was the make up, hairdrier and hair straighteners!

 

[MeganS0326]

Mumma- super cute travel system! Love the color!

My dr.s office called with my GTT results and I passed! I'm so happy! I was really worried after my crazy test day that I had GD. Whew!!!

 

[campn]

Sweet- Congrats on team blue hun!!

Mumma- I thought makeup was a lifesaver! But I looked like I was hit by a bus so maybe you didn't need it as much as I did Love that travel system the color is gorgeous!! I'm getting so impatient, like come on can't wait to be in the last month but then again, a baby is life changing.

Megan- Yay!! I'm so relieved for you! I've a feeling that I'll fail mine this Wednesday (the 1 hr) cause I failed it last time. I'll go in fasting and hope I pass.

 

[aidensxmomma]

campn - I love the letters you made for your little girl. If it makes you feel better, my kids all have long names too - Aiden (okay, his isn't that long), Madalynn, Seraphina, and this one will be Everett.

mari - I love your name choice. Connor was on my short list for both of my girls if they had been boys.

Megan - Cora is a beautiful name.

xan - I don't have any good advice about introducing pets to babies, but I have to start looking into it too. OH got me two kittens right before I found out I was pregnant so we will have to figure out how to introduce them. Right now we're trying to get them used to having the baby stuff around the house so that it doesn't all just show up with a baby. Fortunately, our kittens are really laid back and used to a lot of noise and chaos because of my older kids and my nephew, so I'm not too worried about that. I'll let you know if I come across any good tips

Sweety - Congrats on your bundle!

AFM - I did my 3 hour glucose test today and fortunately, I passed. I was really worried about it so I'm glad everything turned out okay.

OH and I are doing a birthing class starting next week and will also be doing a baby care class and possibly a breastfeeding class. It's more for OH than me; I figured that the more prepared we are for everything, the better off we will be. I feel like it's been way too long for me to really remember any of it. But OH doesn't have any kids, so he's never been through any of this. And by the time my kids moved in, they were already school age, so the only experience he's had with babies was when my nephew was born and he didn't do any of the feeding or changing or anything.

I haven't started packing a hospital bag at all yet. I can't even remember what I need. I figure that I'll start packing after I finish the birthing classes. I plan on starting out a list tonight, though, so I can get everything that I don't already have.

Question for the ladies in the US - Do any of you know how the process works for getting a breastpump through insurance? I know they're supposed to be covered now, but I have no idea how to actually get one.

 

[amantila]

aidensmomma...I got mine through insurance. I just did a google search honestly, found this website: https://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/insurance-pump-lookup

Put in my information, looked at the options that came up. Went with Mckesson Patient Care Solutions. Talked to one of the agents on the online chat (they have a phone number too) and got everything set up. Once they verified with my insurance what they would cover, I just had to get my doctor to fax them a prescription for the breast pump. As soon as they got the prescription, I told them which of the covered options I wanted, and they shipped it to me. The whole process took less than a week from googling to receiving the pump and was very simple :] I'm sure you can call your insurance company too and find out what they suggest.

 

[amantila]

Also, a lot of places online say that you have to wait until 30 days before your due date to order the pump. Not sure if they made a mistake or if the place I went through doesn't follow that policy, but I got mine a couple of months ago without any issues.

 

[Uni tsi]

Megan and Aiden, congrats on passing that test!

Moo, that is a really cute pram I love the color

Xan, I don't have any great advice, but one thing we're trying at my house is having a lot of children and babies over to see how the cats react. So far, they've done pretty good as long as they're not cornered by over enthusiastic toddlers. One cat just hides from children, the other is a pretty good sport. I like everyone's advice about getting them used to the stuff and smells in advance. I'll try to work that in too.

 

[Sweety21]

Thank you everyone. I am way behind in reading posts but, you alk always make me feel happy and welcomed.xoxo

 

[ajarvis]

Congrats on your boy sweety!

I haven't thought of a hospital bag and likely won't pack anything until 34ish weeks. But I'm not planning on a hospital stay either. With midwife birth I can go home a few hours after baby is born

 

[campn]

Aiden- I contacted my insurance yesterday after you asked. I just emailed them about it and they sent me an email for the breast pump suppliers. I picked the first one and went on their website and chose the pump I want (Spectra S2 Plus) and they had me fill out a form and then got sent a confirmation. They didn't mention when they'll ship it, but that I'll know when it ships.

Also they need to verify with my doctor as a step of the process. I thought that was so funny, like geez you can't tell I'm pregnant yet after all those Doctor visits, labs and ultrasounds!?

 

[x-ginge-x]

Mumma moo! I almost ordered that pram a few weeks ago in that colour too but when we went and looked at one my husband didn't like it so we're sticking with what we already have which is the mamas and papas zoom! Haha X X no phone call this morning so it appears I don't have GD! Not all bad but I'm bruised where they poked me!

 

[Mummy1506]

Had my gtt this morning! Very long 2 hours!! Waiting for the results now hopefully all good.

Also went for my 4d scan but our little lady was not playing ball & would not budge an inch facing into my back so another appointment Thursday morn. Think she is a little madam already 🙈.