I think we put it in about a week before my due date just to make sure it was in and ready - however, if whoever's driving you home is good under pressure you could just carry it to the hospital loose in the boot and they could fit it in the carpark the day you're allowed home! As long as you leave the hospital with baby in the car seat that's all that matters
We just had the base in a couple of weeks beforehand, and practised putting it in and out (HILARIOUS how long it took us that first time vs now
). We left the base in and my husband was going to come back and get it (he had to come and feed the dogs anyway), I was in for 5 days so not a worry but he would have just popped back anyway as we’re only 20 mins from the hospital.For those due before Christmas, what's your take on what to do for the festivities? We usually have a really busy Christmas of driving to my parents for dinner and then driving straight to my OH parents for tea and we are usually out of the house from 12pm-9/10pm. Our baby is still going to be so young at this point so I don't particularly want to drag them out all day and it's also the issue of being in other people's houses when baby needs to nap (where will they sleep?) And still navigating feeds and nappy changing. I feel like I'm going to be so stressed out so I suggested us having people come to us instead (we have a very small family) but already my parents are saying for us to go to them, even after I've said we'll host at mine. I think I would just feel so much more comfortable at my own home where I can put baby down safely for a nap and pop into another room to feed and nappy change etc but I'm being made to feel like I'm being awkward and unreasonable
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luckily it’s just cold symptoms and a lack of energy. definitely feeling a bit sorry for myself though 
) snacks at work? I’ve been chomping my way through cereal bars at the moment.Dried fruit? I ate a lot of dried mango in the first trimester (can't stand it nowGot to 12 weeks today and bam the insomnia last night was something else, and the hunger this morning - my snack drawer at work needs restocking! Any good ideas for (quiet
). Easy peeler oranges are my current fav. Yoghurt covered raisins! Pregnancy has made me basically a fruitarian - been v weird with meat all throughout and am 29 weeks now so if you're looking for savoury options I'm afraid I can't help 
Yes, not with this pregnancy (yet) but with my first h the fundal height would say she’s behind then the growth scan had her at the right size for her age. Fundal height is wildly inaccurate IME but obviously that’s just my experience!
Yes! I can’t remember how many weeks I was, possibly 28ish. I was measuring 2cm behind too and went for a scan the next day. All measurements were fine, baby was following the 50th centile with no issues.
That's really interesting, I had two big babies but passed my glucose test.. I did feel extremely shaky and sick immediately after though
I'm the same I've completely gone off meatDried fruit? I ate a lot of dried mango in the first trimester (can't stand it now
I don't know what it is, honestlyI'm the same I've completely gone off meat
Pregnancy has definitely turned me into a snack queen! I've been having a lot of flavoured nuts from aldi (peanuts so they don't really crunch too loud), satsumas and bananas, dried fruits (aldi also do dried mango which is cheaper than other supermarkets), dates, hummus and dippy bits, and peanut butter and apple slices. Also been suffering from constipation so really trying to up my fibre haha and snacks help.
And I sometimes get pms like chocolate cravings so chocolate buttons!
from the moment I found out, I've been off meat. It's been better recently but honestly our diets sound very similar. Carrot and cucumber sticks, satsumas, bananas, apples, blackberries, I've been all over salted peanuts as well! I do miss salami though.Hopefully you get some rest today. I’ve read that this can happen before labour starts
Yes I carry neat! I’m only 24 weeks now but I bet I have this issue again. Growth scans showed she was fine and she was born a healthy 7lbs at 39 weeks.
Eeee that’s was one of my first symptoms of labour with my first
thanks ladiesOoh could be the start of something!
I had to be signed off with bed rest from 12-20 weeks with a really bad virus. GP had no issue with it but if you’re not already seeing a physio they might send you that way first. I really feel for you my PGP in my first pregnancy was horrific and really spoilt that time for me it is so draining being in pain all the time. The other thing to check is your work’s maternity policy-depending on how far along you are they could potentially start your maternity leave even if you don’t want them to!
