Hashtagnotspon
Chatty Member
That's good to hear. Thank you!
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Polkadot123
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I know these things may actually do nothing but I like to feel like I am doing something
When is best to start raspberry leaf tea, pineapple, Brazil nuts etc?
I'm currently 28 weeks.
When is best to start raspberry leaf tea, pineapple, Brazil nuts etc?
I'm currently 28 weeks.
Not hospital bag specific but stool softeners! They should give you some in hospital (potentially to take home too) but worth having some in the cupboard if you don’t already.Picking up the last few bits for my hospital bag today. Any specific must haves for c section? Never had one before
Peppermint tea is also essential for trapped wind! (I’ve heard chewing gum works too?!)
Massive high waisted pants and large loose pyjamas. (A nightie is also helpful as you’ll have a catheter for a while after coming out of surgery!)
Super long phone charging cable.
Water bottle with flip straw.
Greencatfysh
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Is smoked salmon not allowed?? I really need to read more closelyI’ve had the odd BMT from Subway but I have it toasted so think that’s ok, I have also still been having smoked salmon - I just can’t part with my smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels
eppingforestbambi
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How many weeks are you?I officially can’t see my downstairs department. Good job I’ve been keeping on top of it
Yes it happens - I’m going to have to ask my husband to Veet me. Oh the glamour of long term relationships!!!
Bumblebee2019
Well-known member
Mine was the same and I was expecting a much larger number like people used to get. My midwife said that 1 in 5000 is the lowest statistic they use know so it’s definitely good news!
Does anyone get the occasional feeling that their bump is sore or bruised in a particular area?! I’m sure I remember it happening with my first, but it’s really starting to bother me 
about an inch or two from my belly button on the left side I have a small area that feels quite sore and uncomfortable to touch, almost as if it’s bruised but there is no bruise there! I’m guessing it’s just due to stretching as my belly button looks like it’s lost the will to live and I’ve been getting round ligament pain. I have a feeling it might be linked to the position twin 1 is in, but unsure! Even my jumper touching it is bothering me, I just can’t get comfy
about an inch or two from my belly button on the left side I have a small area that feels quite sore and uncomfortable to touch, almost as if it’s bruised but there is no bruise there! I’m guessing it’s just due to stretching as my belly button looks like it’s lost the will to live and I’ve been getting round ligament pain. I have a feeling it might be linked to the position twin 1 is in, but unsure! Even my jumper touching it is bothering me, I just can’t get comfy
Brewtime87
Chatty Member
Exciting times! I'm keeping everything crossed for those of you about to give birth! Xx
Can I get your opinions please 
I know my date's exactly. I've always tracked everything!! So first scan I was 6 weeks and 5 days. Perfect... exactly match my date's! I'm 11 weeks today and had my second scan and I'm measuring 11weeks and 6 day's? What would the reason for this be??
I know my date's exactly. I've always tracked everything!! So first scan I was 6 weeks and 5 days. Perfect... exactly match my date's! I'm 11 weeks today and had my second scan and I'm measuring 11weeks and 6 day's? What would the reason for this be??
jolly_parsley
Chatty Member
Ah hope everything goes well! And enjoy your takeaway
Jellycat369
Chatty Member
I had that one for my first. I couldn't stand sleeping with it but it came in handy to sit my wee one in once he was big enough.If anyone wants a super budget friendly pregnancy pillow, this is the one I've ordered. Even if it's naff at least it's under £12
4in1 Multifunctional Nursing Pregnancy Pillow – Multicolour | Buy at Online4baby
www.online4baby.com
Jellycat369
Chatty Member
I was told by my HV she'd stop in before baby comes. I've not heard from her and I'm due WednesdayShit is getting real, the health visitor has just rang for a home visit appointment in 2 weeks
We're on our fourth HV now and they've all promised stuff and never done it so be interesting to see what happens once Squishy is here!
watermelon sugar
VIP Member
Congratulations! So happy for you!Our 7 week scan is all looking normal. Cried so many happy tears of relief, our first happy scan result. So so relieved. Now what to do with myself today
I only did one test. The GP did another and that was that. They are so accurate don’t see why you’d do more that one after a positive test x
Mantlepeace
Active member
My first is a boy and I had an easy birth. Second is a girl and wasn’t quite as easy. I was only in labour 40 minutes though so no pain relief and her heart rate was dropping so not sure if all that made it seem harder than my first
cat_follower
Well-known member
I’ve put the next to me downstairs this time because I had visions of my son turbo launching the baby out of a moses basket 
and have just put the big cot up in my room- I hope they’ll settle in it! Have been getting period cramps the past few days, hope she stays in until the bloody cot mattress arrives!
and have just put the big cot up in my room- I hope they’ll settle in it! Have been getting period cramps the past few days, hope she stays in until the bloody cot mattress arrives!rainbowunicorn9
Chatty Member
My toddler has been proper acting up the last few days, can’t decide if it’s just terrible 2’s or if they can sense something is about to majorly change pretty soon. Anyone else have that not long before giving birth?
Jellycat369
Chatty Member
I had an induction for my wee one on Friday (Cooks Balloon) not because baby was big but because I was overdue. I would question what the rationale behind the induction is, what the risks and benefits are to you and the baby and what other options are available to you together with their risks and benefits.