****Summer Cupcakes Bump Buddies ~ 8 BABY GIRLS & 4 BABY BOYS BORN ****

[aileymouse]

When I had Amber I used a cellular blanket and a sheet then when it got colder I used a sleeping bag as she was waking up cos she was cold and kicked the blanket off.

I'll do the same again this time.

In other news I have bought a new crib and moses basket mattress for the grand total of £15 woop!!

Also got some mini toiletries from asda today for my hospital bag. Didn't see anything in the baby event worth buying though but our asda is only quite small.

So now all I need is a could of bottles and formula (just incase) and a button down nightie and I'm done!

 

[strawberry19]

ive got both sleeping bags and blankets to see which suits him better

 

[foxforce]

Morning

Booo back at work!

I have a swaddle to try initially as I have ready it can help them settle been cocooned, I have also got 1 grow bag so far but it is 2.5 tog so that's for winter, need to get a 1 tog. You can't use the grow bag/sleep bag until baby is 10lbs I was told. So if I don't use the swaddle i'll use good ol fashioned blankets
My moses basket has a coverlet with it also so that should be ok to use in the summer months.

Ailey I didn't see much at Asda either just got some breast pads and dispo knickers - on 2 for £2.

 

[aileymouse]

I've finished work!

I've rang in sick for this last week cos my boss upset me that much last week.
I basically told her that I didn't like they way I've been treated at work and how she speaks to me and it's not good for stress at this stage in my pregnancy especially as my blood pressure is already high!

So I am now finished work!

 

[Itsychik]

Ailey- congrats!! That must be such a relief for you Be sure to enjoy your rest!! I can't wait to join you in the 'world of mat leave'

Lilly- I don't remember if I commented already, but your room looks great! haha and MUCH more organized than mine!

I also want to get a bumper for the crib as I think the wood is a little rough and I'm afraid that once LO can roll around it might irritate his little arms or legs DH thinks I'm over-reacting, but we're going to get one anyway

I also wondered about bankets. My MIL told me last week that babies couldn't use the blankets and I was wondering what we use until they're old enough for them. What do they sleep on, just the matress and a sheet? And when can we use blankets? I have been given a few swaddling blankets which I plan on using, and a sleeping bag towards the winter when it starts getting colder.

Also, I have an appointment in 2 hours for another scan! They're going to check if LO is still measuring 3 weeks ahead or if he's closer to average again. Then a mw appointment this evening...

 

[Itsychik]

Hi again

Well I just got back from the scan, and now LO is measuring almost 35 weeks! I'm being transferred to a consultant starting on Monday and apparently won't be seeing the mw anymore. Anyone had any prior experience with a consultant (i.e. what do they do differently?) Mw also said my chances of being induced are greater since LO has consistently measured 3 weeks ahead in the past 2 scans... (although everything is proportionately bigger so that's a good sign!)

Now just curious what the consultant says on Monday

 

[strawberry19]

wow itsy sounds like LO may be here sooner than you thought!! i have no idea about consultant care sorry!!

 

[Starglow]

Oh itsychik I hope you're ok hun. At least you're being well looked after.

Had a think about blankets etc. I'm gonna get a sleeping bag for when baby moves to cot instead of blankets. My sister says they're fab. Not rushing into it tho.

This is mad but we've always said we're gonna try for baby two soon after this lo arrives. Probably after 3 months altho I won't go back on the pill. I'm thinking , after a lot of omg how could I start pregnancy all over again, that i'm better to be going through first trimester again while I'm on maternity leave. That way I won't have to drag myself to work If I'm as sick as I was this time. It's gonna be a crazy 2 years!!!!! But at least i'd be at home with baby and focusing on her and not work.

Ailey well done on talking to your boss. Woohoo tho maternity leave for you x

 

[aileymouse]

wow isty, he could be here sooner than you think! Hope all goes well with the consultant on monday.

Starglow, You are crazy wanting to do it all again so soon! But then I'm certain that this is my last baby.

 

[Starglow]

Lol I know! But I may as well go for it. I'm 33 now turning 34 two weeks 2moro and I'd like to have most of my second pregnancy in my 34th year. I always thought I'd have my children in my 20's but it had to be put back. I'm nuts. Thing is I know some who have 2-3 year olds now with a newborn. They'd just got used to sleeping again and leaving the new born phase behind them and are over whelmed now at it all starting up again. I don't feel like I have time on my side (even tho I know lots of older mums with gorgeous little ones, I don't wanna be high risk at 35 with no 2. ) it's just me. I'm exhausted thinking about it lol. But hubby said he'll help loads x

 

[aileymouse]

Yeah, see my daughter will be 4 in august and will be starting school in september. I'm pleased with the way it's turned out with the age gap.
We did initially want them closer together but it just didn't happen that way x

 

[Starglow]

That's perfect timing Ailey with school starting. Xxx

 

[foxforce]

Morning all

Wow Itsy hope you feel ok about it all I'm sure everything is fine and you sound like you are in very good hands. I am under shared care with a consultant but mainly looked after by mw, the consultant just kind of over sees everything and I get referred back should mw be concerned. They are more specialised so you'll be in very good hands. How was the scan apart from lo measuring big?

Ailey congrats on been on maternity wooo lucky thing! Enjoy your time off and the weather

Starglow you are the same age as me and I thought the exact same thing as you - I expected to be a little younger when having children, you are brave deciding to go for it with number 2 so soon, I am not sure if I want another yet I think I would but I don't know, so if I do decide I think I will be soon after but not that soon I don't think lol

 

[Starglow]

I'd love to just concentrate on one baby but I have such an amazing bond with my sister. I'd love to provide that for mine. So ouch ouch and zzzzzzzzzzzzzz for months to come but I think worth it long term. Oohhhh same age

I really better get a move on for work. On the go slow again. Wishing my working days away ....... Very bad lol

Have a great day everyone xxx

 

[Itsychik]

Good morning ladies!

Thanks for all the replies The scan was good aside from LO measuring big! Everything else looks healthy so I'm not too concerned yet. I'm looking forward to the appt with the consultant on Monday to hear what they plan to do. On the bright-hand side, it looks like LO will definitely be a June baby afterall!

Starglow- wow, good luck with having another one so quickly! I plan to wait several years before the next (don't want to be pregnant again anytime soon! ) but I can definitely see the benefits of getting the first trimester 'out of the way' while you still have maternity leave. Sounds really exciting!

 

[Ashley2189]

i had always wanted my kids to be close in age, but now i know that's just not going to happen. this pregnancy was unexpected, and we are in no shape to plan to have another. So it'll be at least a few years for me as well. I have to at least finish nursing school and have a steady job before the thought of having another baby even enters my mind. If it weren't for that, I would definitely be trying for #2 asap, especially since my first trimester with this one was a breeze! I felt sick occasionally, and had some pains, but nothing terrible. It's this last tri that's getting to me!

 

[strawberry19]

wow talking about next babies already!! :/ wont be another for us for a while after this one!! we need to buy a car and move to a bigger house before we even think of having any more but that could change never know really!!

 

[Itsychik]

That got me thinking... what did you guys think was your favourite trimester?

So far the 3rd is the best for me (although there's still a bit to go...) First trimester was awful, 2nd I was still nauseous for most of it, started getting heartburn and back/rib/hip pain, etc... and by the 3rd I've learned how to deal with that (Rennies always on hand!) and even though I (physically) tire more easily, I like how the fact that I'm obviously pregnant means people are nicer to you and I find that I have more time to actually enjoy the little things (the ones that don't hurt... )

What about you guys?

 

[lilly77]

Wow Itsy you may be the first of the summer cupcakes to have your baba!! exciting!

Ailey i'm so jels, I can't WAIT to finish work. I am really struggling with these vulvar varicose veins.. i'm on my feet all day for work and it's killing me! I just feel huge too.. i a not a happy bunny today! Thing is we really need the money and I just can't afford to stop now.. not too much longer to go.

Starglow I agree, you're a crazy woman! haha just kidding.. but there's no way I could have another one straight away, tbh i'm a bit sick of being pregnant now! I also already have another child, so i'm happy if this is my last one too... but my DH may have other ideas, who knows... Will definitely take a break after this one at the very least. I'm also the same age as you, ish - I'll be 34 in July

Itsy - 2nd Tri was my favourite... libido was in full swing, went to thailand, didn't walk with a waddle... !

 

[lilly77]

oh I posted this on the main board thread of 30 wk bump pics but heres me at 31 weeks exactly!!