September Snugglers 2016

[Sweety21]

You ladies sounds prepared already. I am going on weekend to buy nursing bra and some more baby clothes. I do have 5-6 nursing tops from dd's time which are in good shape so, I am glad I will save something on that front.

 

[aidensxmomma]

I'm loving all the nursery/baby gear pics! I'll have to take some of the stuff we have for little man so far. We've got the crib and dresser and swing all set up. I've got the newborn and 0-3 month clothes washed (mostly). The rest are sitting in my closet.

This is just a little vent - I am so incredibly crabby today. I finally fell asleep on my couch at 330a. My son woke up at 6a from a nightmare, so he came and laid on the couch with me. Then OH got home from work and woke me up at 7a. DD woke up around 730a and woke up DS so now they are both over tired and crabby and have been fighting and arguing all morning. Needless to say, I am so tired. And to top off the day, I'm pretty sure that DS has strep throat. It's only 10a and I am already beyond ready to give up on today.

 

[Mummy1506]

Wow I now feel totally unprepared seeing all these pics! 🙈. We still are yet to decorate, haven't finished buying baby bits & not even thought about hospital stuff & we are having new flooring fitted in August throughout our house. Eak maybe I should start getting sorted soon!

Feeling pretty stressed at the moment with my GD my eldest son is playing up at school with his behaviour & my youngest was sent home sick so missing more work too. I'm brining my mat leave forward so I'm finishing pretty early this time just 3 weeks to go.

 

[Uni tsi]

I love seeing all the pics - helps keep me on track I'm still waiting for my dresser to arrive. I feel you on freaking out about furniture delivery Xan. I keep wondering, what if it's arrived at the store and they just forgot to call me Or, what if I lose the receipt and they won't let me pick it up. I'm a mess! lol It will be such a relief for it to get here.

At the same time, I'm with you Mummy - we still have to paint! It was supposed to have been done ages ago, but DH has been working overtime and hasn't gotten to it yet. He better hurry up or I'll start freaking out soon haha

I've bought just enough stuff that I feel semi-prepared. I'm trying to focus now on the essentials. Do just a couple things a week. I have pretty much packed my bags with just a couple things left to add. I'm waiting to get a diaper bag and then finish packing baby's hospital bag. And, I'm now officially ceaselessly nagging DH to pack his. As of today, his empty bag is sitting on the bed as a silent reminder when he gets home lol If he ignores it, this is about to escalate quickly

My other item of top priority this week is the car seat. Must get one soon, or I'll be over the edge worrying about it.

Aiden and Mummy, I'm sorry to hear you're both feeling stressed today. I empathize, although you both have better reasons than me. I managed to give myself a full on panic attack last night googling ottomans and finding out they cost more than I expected

Aiden, I hope things calm down enough that you can have a nap at some point today

Mummy, I'm glad you get to start leave in just three weeks. That's fantastic!

 

[Uni tsi]

Rereading my previous post, it's no wonder I worked myself up into a panic attack over browsing some foot rests. seriously, I need to calm down, I'm being just a tad ridiculous. I just counted how many times I overused used the term "freaking out" or a synonym

note to self - need to chill

 

[Uni tsi]

Wow I am all over the place today, sorry for all the sequential posts! But, I meant to add, a bra recommendation: I love Bravado's Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra. I own three already and intend to get more. They are supportive yet stretchy, so they grow with you. I started wearing them in my first trimester and they fit the entire time. When I was engorged I went up two more cup sizes, and this bra just went right up with me. But then when things went back down, it still fit! I was beyond surprised, and very pleased. Also, it's by far the most comfy bra I've ever owned. Not sure how easy it would be to find in the UK, but for ladies in the US I seriously can't say enough nice things about it. Just buy whatever size fits you now and you don't have to worry about later, it will still fit https://bravadodesigns.com/collecti...-silk-seamless-nursing-bra?variant=3233487809

 

[campn]

Uni- I just packed one big duffle bag for all of us last time. I didn't want to over pack but still I got more things than I needed! This time I want to pack what I know I'll definitely use!

I still have no car seat either, the inlaws said they'd buy it (we asked) at like 16 weeks and still nada. They keep saying well you don't need it now, and it upsets me, like you said you'd buy it, why does it matter when? A car seat is a must have and if for any reason I go into labor early, I need to have that.

I just managed to organize DS's and the baby's closet more. I'm giving so much clothes to my pregnant sister cause she's having a boy so I'm like YES, I get to get rid of stuff! I'm washing them now though cause I don't want her thinking I'm giving her crappy stuff lol. I hope she has enough room!!!


Uni, that's the bra I have too! I love it!!!

 

[Uni tsi]

That is annoying they won't just get the car seat already. I'd be super irritated if I were you.

I packed just one bag last time, but ended up forgetting a change of shoes for DH so he was stuck in his work boots the whole time He was super cool about it, but I felt bad. I guess that's why I want him to do it this time, so if anything he needs is forgotten it's on him and not me lol

I didn't have anything packed for baby last time, which I guess might have been a premonition. But this time, I am trying to over prepare. I have several little outfits already in my bag, just in case. But would really like to move them over once she has her own bag.

One thing I was wondering, in the U.S. will the hospital provide us diapers? Aside from a coming home outfit, what do I really need to pack for baby?

I'm glad you can second my opinion on that bra, Campn. I was worried I sounded too enthusiastic about it haha

 

[hopie2015]

Mari- I'm sorry about your one hour test. I read online that a good # of people pass the 3 hour after failing first. Did you ever fail a test in your other pregnancies? Glad the iron supps are going well.
Happy 30 weeks to you too! I was behind a week in my calculation so week 29 felt extra long!

Amant- what an amazingly beautiful shower your family had for you. Wonderful photos! Thanks.. I guess I'm okay with not having a shower. I mean I would like one but know it is just not really possible.

Just got back from the fun 3 hour test. The place was like a prison. They wouldn't let me leave or even have a tiny sip of water! Once the lady got distracted I snuck out and walked to a store, then snuck back in and got caught. I don't really see why a 15 minute walk could hurt but whatever! Drink was gross, of course but I kept it down. Weird thing is my legs got all shaky after I left the office. Not sure if that is a diabetes thing or if it was just fasting/no water for 16 hours.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[Uni tsi]

Hopie, that sounds extra awful! Did they at least offer you a drink of water before you left? yikes! I'm not surprised you felt shaky as you were leaving - that is a symptom of low blood sugar. I'm glad you made it home safely!! Fx you passed

 

[xanzaba]

Just back from the doctor and a massage. I don't know why I waited so long to get a massage. Ahhh! Highly recommended

One thing- I didn't gain any weight in 2 weeks, and only 10 pounds total. It was the 2nd appointment that the doctor was at a delivery, do I haven't seen her in over a month, and my appointments have just been the midwife asking if I have any concerns and listening to the heartbeat. Sometimes I feel like my doctor is too laid back. Am I just being neurotic?

 

[Uni tsi]

Xan, recommended weight gain depends on what you weighed to begin with, but generally I would say that if they aren't worried, you shouldn't worry

 

[mari35racz36]

xan - i wouldn't worry if everything checks out good with baby. I didn't gain a single pound in this pregnancy from 15-26weeks. My doc noticed I hadn't gained but said everything seemed ok. I've only put on 9lbs total so far. My other pregnancies i gained 40-50lbs with each. AS long as baby and you are healthy, I think its just fine

 

[xanzaba]

Thanks ladies, I know rationally it's fine, and I had gained and never lost 10 pounds from my previous pregnancy, so that would get me up to about 20 pounds total, which sounds very reasonable.

Sorry to grumble too, but I don't see what the point of appointments are every 2 weeks if they don't do anything. I guess I should take it as a good sign that this pregnancy so far is progressing well without any issues.

 

[campn]

Uni- They provided diapers, a shirt, hat, receiving blankets, small bottle of baby shampoo, a gum soother and those little square paper towels kind of thing you dampen and use as wipes, which isn't my personal preference, so I'm packing pampers sensitive skin wipes and a very small diapers box just in case.

Maybe pack your own receiving blanket/hat cause I wanted to take cute pictures without the very hospital look. Mittens and socks too cause their nails are usually long! I'm also packing a velcro swaddle thing cause I love them.

Xan- It's fine! I gained 2 lbs since 20 weeks and doctor doesn't care at all! She says your belly is measuring right on track!

 

[MummaMoo]

mumma did you buy the bedding separate? I have a moses basket, but with boy bedding. Was hoping for something more to match the colors I want in the nursery, but finding just the bedding is proving difficult!

No AJ, it came complete.... although I think I bought a separate Moses basket bundle with the same theme (olive & Henri, an owl and hedgehog) and then a couple of extra mattress covers.

 

[MummaMoo]

For nursing bras, I've bought some (yet to arrive) that cover cup sizes B-F so they're super stretchy and progressive. I'm an E cup anyway so hopefully these milk jugs will fit into them! Chances are I'll just wear my soft sleep bras for the first week or so anyway until milk has come in.

These are the bras https://m.figleaves.com/uk/product/EJ-365/Next-Generation-Padded-Nursing-Bra/?productColourId=721771

 

[aidensxmomma]

That is annoying they won't just get the car seat already. I'd be super irritated if I were you.

I packed just one bag last time, but ended up forgetting a change of shoes for DH so he was stuck in his work boots the whole time He was super cool about it, but I felt bad. I guess that's why I want him to do it this time, so if anything he needs is forgotten it's on him and not me lol

I didn't have anything packed for baby last time, which I guess might have been a premonition. But this time, I am trying to over prepare. I have several little outfits already in my bag, just in case. But would really like to move them over once she has her own bag.

One thing I was wondering, in the U.S. will the hospital provide us diapers? Aside from a coming home outfit, what do I really need to pack for baby?

I'm glad you can second my opinion on that bra, Campn. I was worried I sounded too enthusiastic about it haha

The stuff I remember the hospital providing for baby in my previous pregnancies were - diapers, some sort of wipes (like little paper towels that you water down), a hat, some t-shirts, baby shampoo, a snot sucker thing, and a swaddle blanket. Oh, and formula when formula feeding. When I had my youngest, I also got one of those nice velcro swaddle blankets. There were probably a few other things, too that I'm forgetting. All I really needed to bring for baby was clothes to go home in and a car seat. Granted, my youngest was born 4 1/2 years ago, so things might have changed a bit since then. But in general, they provided pretty much everything for baby during our stay.

This time I'll be bringing a couple sets of clothes for baby (I think they do pictures in the hospital so I want more than just a going-home outfit), some sensitive baby wipes, and the velcro swaddle blankets and a regular baby blanket. This is the first time I will be delivering at the hospital I'm going to, so I hope I'm not under-preparing.

And, I did get a nap today. My very sweet OH let me lay down and took care of lunch for the kids. I'm feeling much better now.

 

[campn]

Aiden- Oh yea snot sucker and a cheapie thermometer thing too I think. I definitely like dressing them up in the clothes I get better. I remember it took DH and I, 10 minutes to get Benjamin dressed then a nurse came right in took it all off to check him. I told her it just took me 10 minutes to do this!! LOL. They're just so small and so fragile.

Glad you took a nap! It's amazing how a nap could leave you feeling like a monk full of peace

 

[Uni tsi]

Thank you ladies! I feel like I'll be able to prepare a lot better now

Glad to hear you got a nap Aiden! Naps really can make all the difference