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[claireybell]

Hahaaa Golden " Tarzan has better hair than me" LOL! Really tickled me!!

Oh god the strong sense if smell really catches me out.. Bleach is the worst one for me! SO uses it on bloody everything mainly to clean in bathroom/shower.. Thinks bleach just really cleans everything.. It f**king stinx - excuse my 'starred' language!!! Its yuk when not pg but when you are.. even after he has showered, i can still smell it on his skin on his hands, repulses me lol!!

Nah i didnt get too wet in the end but my feet were sliding around everywhere ha ha!

Theres tons of sandals everywhere but i want some with just a smidgen of heel height like an inch just to give me a bit of lift & dya think i can find anything? Erm... No! Im going to have to buy flat Sandals with some tie around the ankle type thing in white to go with dress, il have to be flat height & round Lol!

Omg i buyed everything from travel toiletries, pj's & a cool Wonderwoman nightie for hosp bag to cater for natural & csection delivery! Extra nappies, baby bottom creams & bath products.. Vest tops for Hospital, big bath towel, Formula incase i decide not to bf... just alsorts, oh & a new Mascara as my other ones just run out hehe! Just too much to name ha! Must've spent another £60ish!

 

[claireybell]

Awwww 8 wk peanut M&M

 

[iak]

I agree. Going by my last period his due date would be 12th August but my EDD is 13th from Ultrascan. When I was in America they had the EDD as 9th and then 11th but UK have said 13th. Only 5% of babies come on due date.

Yes March is way better. Go for 17th March, that's my birthday and plus it's St Patrick's day so everyone is always celebrating, he/she will feel extra special hehe. Your lucky that DH only wanted to push it 10 days, OH asked me today if I can keep the baby in there for another couple of months. I think it's becoming even more real to him.

 

[claireybell]

Ah my Birthdays 20th March Typical Pisces me.. Head in the clouds, floating about etc ha ha!

 

[GoldenRatio]

omg u guys! how am i supposed to keep the baby in there until mid march! s/he would be pooping and eating by then.

As long as i give birth after feb18 baby will be Pieces and thats what DH wants. My bro is March17, niece is March16, mom is March12, DH is March15 so everyone thinks it will be hilarious to have an other march baby.

Clairey i loved using bleach too! but trying to not use chemicals that much so it doesnt effect the baby. But ur SO is right! bleach is so good!!!

U bought all that for 60pounds?!! i thought u were gonna say 600

 

[GoldenRatio]

I have a quick question. So i dont have cramps but my bladder hurts, its like swollen and so sore. It doesnt hurt when i pee so i dont think its uti. It could be uterus getting bigger but is it too early for that?

 

[iak]

Ah I bet you will look lovely! Sounds like you had a productive day! How many bags is too many to take in with you ? I'm thinking to take a small suitcase with baby's stuff and then a holdall for my stuff and some of OH's stuff.

You done well with all that coming to £60! Where did you shop ?! I've been looking into Perineal oil massage. Read that almond oil basically does the same thing. They recommend you start from 34/35 wks so may just get some almond oil or vitamin E oil. Mothercare was selling perineal oil for £5 buts it out of stock.

Wow golden you must have a busy month in March. You might aswell do one big party for all of them. Even if u give birth in February baby may still be a pieces, my sister's birthday is 21st Feb and she is pieces too.

I think uterus starts to expand right from the beginning. Cramps are normal, as long as no blood. Like you said if it was a uti, you would more than likely have burning sensation when u pee. Maybe ask for your urine to be checked when you have the scan. When is your gyno appointment ? Hope you are feeling better.

 

[GoldenRatio]

Yea i googled lots last night and seems normal to have sore bladder. So im just gonna stop worrying about it. I wish rain would stop so i can wear maxi dresses because my jeans are hurting my belly.

I had my frst offical vomit this morning while i was driving to work, it was a sh*t show! I felt all nauseous but couldnt find my puke bag because DH took it when he was drunk! Then i was looking for something to puke in, i found muffin wrapper so tiny. I puked a little on me then managed to use the wrapper bag.
I love coffee but lately it doesnt taste good but i wanted to have some this morning so i dont feel sleepy all day. Im thinking coffee that made me nauseous.

Did u guys see Halo Sleep Bassinet? looks so cool and simple but its $300 for a basket? i donno if its worth the money. How much was ur basket iak?

 

[iak]

Ahh I would of thought Canada would have nice weather during summer months. Wear leggings instead of jeans. I hope you feel better. Morning sickness has set in then. Horrible when your driving though, I remember pulling over on the side of the road once when I ill to be sick. Try and have lemonade and I found salt and vinger crisps helped. Remember what makes you sick and avoid. I bet you just want to lay at home in bed.

I just googled it and it looks lovely. The new thing is having a co-sleeper which the baby is in the basket but attached your bed. I really don't like that idea I prefer the baby separate I think it could encourage the baby wanting to sleep in your bed. My sil allowed my nephews to sleep in their bed when they young because it was easier to feed and then all them ended up in there and my brother was on the sofa, they are not eventually in their own beds and room. Moses basket arrived today and it's lovely. Everything is white Have to get some fitted sheets for it. It came with a rocking stand, will have to take a picture once we set it all up. I got it for £50 including the basket and rocking stand. I think we got a good deal! Didn't want to spend loads as I know he will not be in for ages. It's white too so we can put it away and use for the future. Just looked and the halo is £200 in the uk.

I have literally done today. I have got so uncomfortable since turning 35 wks.

 

[GoldenRatio]

Well this year the weather is confused, we usually go down to -40s during winter and it was all sunny. Summer was supposed to be +30 but its constantly raining. Global warming my friend!

I will take some salt and vinegar chips with me tom, brought some caffeine free herbal teas with honey and lemon today.

Ur basket was so cheap! thats a good price. All white, it will look so cute.

I read so many articles about co-sleeping. I like to keep the baby by my bed so s/he can see me but not in my bed. I wanna keep the baby in my bedroom until 6-8 months because i read that it makes the kid more secure and smart to have mother close and feel safe.

 

[iak]

Lovely weather in the summer then, hope it starts shining for you. Try ginger tea too.

Yeah a lot of research for a Moses basket haha.

Once he is outgrown Moses basket, his cot will still be in our room until probably the same age. I'm going to get a baby monitor with camera too. You can get one connected to your phone, haha eye spy on the whole family!

 

[claireybell]

sorry Girls, somehow i had unsubscribed again?? Not doing this on purpose i promise ha ha!

oh god know haha everything ive got so far is well under £350 id say

My birthday is borderline 19/20th March for Pisces so you have until 20th March Golden hehe!!

Ive still not purchased any oil for this perineal massage, Need to get my butt in gear really.. i think i have Almond oil at home actually, il do it in bed before i go to sleep if i do, i wouldnt want SO seeing me, he'd get Randy Lol

I picked up the last bits from Primark, Savers, Superdrugs & H&M hehe..i luuuuurve H&M! My new treat of clothes will be from there when bubs arrives

ooh could be a UTI or pressure nfrom Uterus expanding.. could well be bigger becuase there maybe twins in there hehe!! Could always ask Dr/Nurse at your surgery or atb your next Midwife apt if it doesnt go in the meantime hun? Do you ache around lower back/kidney area at all? Sometimes you can have a UTI with no symptoms ..

Golden, do you have your Jeans open at the Moment - hooked with hairbands to give you extra breathing room until you need to buy Mat clothes? Google elastic band on Jeans when pregnant, this did me for about 3-4 months with Long Vest tops covering the Zipper area ha ha

Is that Halo sleep basket one that sits right next to your bed? if we had the room in our bedroom id have one of These but tbh.. Baby will fall asleep on your boobs if breastfeeding & you'll pass out sat upright lol i did this most nights, terrible but you can help it, you'll never let go of the Baby though, i did it my first night in Hospital Lol!

Just making use of the last 5mins at work using works PC yay!! Had a couple of cute Outfits bought for me & a lovely Card

 

[claireybell]

Ginger tea...

sorry you were ill Golden.. the sickness it really will ease right off around 10-13 wks if not disapear completely, hang in there, sometimes Nausea what i had only is just as bad as you wish you would be sick to kinda make yourself feel better..

 

[iak]

Pleased you got some good bargains! H&m has lovely stuff, can't wait to go shopping once baby arrives. Haven't brought any clothes in a while. I used to be shopping all the time. Was abit obsessed!

Clairybell did you have a Moses basket with Riley ? Were you able to see him from your bed to check if he was ok or sleeping ?

Aww you have finished work! Nice that they got you a few bits

 

[GoldenRatio]

CB u are about to give birth and u didnt get the oil yet?! Ahhh i envy u! last day at work? i wish mine was last day too.

Im not gonna get mat clothes until 20weeks, besides i found H&M mat pants to be cutest but we dont have H&M close by. Gotta travel 8 hours to Edmonton to get baby furniture from ikea and mat clothes for me from H&M. We will do that end of october i think.

My jeans are not zipped right now but still uncomfy. I have some bigger size jeans since i gain and lose a lot, i got all sizes possible so i will just start wearing bigger size jeans. I prefer not to wear tights so often because i have a huge butt and tights just shows it so much that i dont feel comfortable.

 

[iak]

Golden order online, although if ur like me you like to try it on before buying. The only maternity thing I brought is leggings from h&m and they are so comfortable. I have only brought two tanks and two dressers which are one size bigger.

Haha all the sizes possible like a shop. Your going to be prepared! How are u feeling about tomorrow ?

I have Anternatal class tomorrow, another baby day!

 

[GoldenRatio]

Im really nervous about tom, it can go either way. I either leave the scan on clouds or in deep depression. I hope its a good news for me.

H&M doesnt do online shopping in Canada yet, they may start. Also if we end p going to Sweden in September i can get clothes from H&M in Sweden.

You didnt get any maternity pants? Im gonna have to get more than what u did because i gotta dress up for work. I dont think 2 leggings and two tops will do the trick.

 

[iak]

I'm sure it will go well. Got my fx for you!

Really surprised, they should do online. Does h&m do baby clothes in Canada ?

I only got a pair of maternity leggings. I've been really lucky that I've been able to wear my normal clothes, but I have put so many clothes away that won't fit. Shorts,
A few dresses, jeans. I can fit into all my maxi dresses. I had to put so many bras away too as they r tiny now. My belly has really grown this week though so don't how much longer I will be able to wear them.

So we have now decided to paint both rooms, I really do hope baby does not arrive early.

 

[GoldenRatio]

ahhh thats the beauty of being skinny! i highly doubt i can fit in anything, maxi dresses maybe.

What color are u painting the rooms?

 

[iak]

I would never consider myself skinny. This week, my belly has got really uncomfortable. It's grown so much and I feel like a whale.

We are painting them white, want a fresh look.

Let us know how your scan goes! Will be thinking of you!