No recommendations but would just say be careful with what one you choose. Some alcohol free drinks do contain alcohol.
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You must have a quicker hospital than mine. Also in Scotland and my appointment took over 2 hours waiting for the scan, the back waiting for the midwife to take bloods etc. Even my 20 wk scan and whooping cough vaccine took 2 hours and I was the first appointment of the day. I swear my hospital is just always running so late.I’m in Scotland too and the whole thing (scan followed by screening bloods) took just over half an hour, but only because they had to stick me three times as my body absolutely refused to give up the goods.Maybe tell work you’ll be gone an hour just in case you’re waiting longer for your appointment.
Yes, I nearly accidentally bought one! Looked to be zero alcohol and then in the back in small writing 'less than 0.5%'. From googling it seems the only decent ones are sparkling and very expensive so will just have to suck it up I guess and have a whiff of other people's.
Legally 0.5% counts as no alcohol because it’s so low. Just fyi!
Orange juice can have 0.5% so it’s technically ‘safe’ 
Thinking about my hospital bag. My plan is to exclusively breastfeed initially and then maybe start expressing in a few weeks so that husband can do some feeds. I appreciate it may not work so am planning to take with me a pack of formula in the bottled with the pre-sterilised teats like this Aptamil 1 First Infant Baby Milk Formula Liquid Starter Pack Ready to Feed from Birth 6x70ml - Tesco Groceries .
Is that ok?
Also do they give you a hospital gown to give birth in? I'm not sure I want to give birth in my own clothes, getting all sorts of bodily fluids on it.
Is that ok?
Also do they give you a hospital gown to give birth in? I'm not sure I want to give birth in my own clothes, getting all sorts of bodily fluids on it.
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Same as kombucha.. and sauerkrautOrange juice can have 0.5% so it’s technically ‘safe’
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I’ve done the same but our breastfeeding adviser said not to worry as the hospital would provide any milk if needed but also would help you hand express colostrum which would carry you over till you get home. Not sure how much I trust that info but
Those are fine, that’s what I took. It may be worth having two boxes just in case you are in over night.
I've been wondering this too. Do I just go to the hospital in whatever I'm wearing at the time, or should I change into something more suitable for giving birth in? I'm dreading how hot hospitals usually are so I'd rather be in something really airy, but I don't want to turn up in a massive nightie if I'm going to be getting changed anyway
I had to go on induction drip with my first after my waters broke at 36+5, and ended up having an epidural so did end up in an hospital gown to give birth in, before the epidural I was wearing a light oversized tshirt, I honestly don’t even remember how or why or even getting changed into the gown tbh
You can ask for a hospital gown if you wantI've been wondering this too. Do I just go to the hospital in whatever I'm wearing at the time, or should I change into something more suitable for giving birth in? I'm dreading how hot hospitals usually are so I'd rather be in something really airy, but I don't want to turn up in a massive nightie if I'm going to be getting changed anyway
What I will say is lots of women start off with a nighty on and end up giving birth in those soft bras you can get, some even prefer nothing on their skin at all. It’s all personal preference.
Just to add, if you want an epidural, the hospital gowns allow good access for it so sometimes you may be asked to change in to one
I bought the FridaMom nightgown as it has poppers, back access etc. In the past hospital gowns have been fiddly and don’t always close properly at the back which I thought might bug me. However I do think you’re not really gonna care/noticeYou can ask for a hospital gown if you want
What I will say is lots of women start off with a nighty on and end up giving birth in those soft bras you can get, some even prefer nothing on their skin at all. It’s all personal preference.
Just to add, if you want an epidural, the hospital gowns allow good access for it so sometimes you may be asked to change in to one
Hi ladies who are further on than me () when in your pregnancy did you do everything like build bassinets/prams, have hospital bag ready for etc?
I’m only 26 weeks but both my mum and my MIL got caught out by baby’s coming at 30 weeks and think I should start having it all sorted.
I have mostly all I need now but tbh - I’m kind of scared and nervous to set it all up as it’s making it feel real
Obviously I hope she stays in there cooking for another 10+ weeks at least but now I’m scared I’m not prepared enough
) when in your pregnancy did you do everything like build bassinets/prams, have hospital bag ready for etc?I’m only 26 weeks but both my mum and my MIL got caught out by baby’s coming at 30 weeks and think I should start having it all sorted.
I have mostly all I need now but tbh - I’m kind of scared and nervous to set it all up as it’s making it feel real
Obviously I hope she stays in there cooking for another 10+ weeks at least but now I’m scared I’m not prepared enough
We did it around 33 weeks. Hospital bag priority I’d say but I’d also advise to leave time aside for putting the pram etc together as it can be fiddly and frustrating! I also know ladies due to give birth next week who have only just done it so depends if it’ll make you feel better to do it asap!Hi ladies who are further on than me (
I’m only 26 weeks but both my mum and my MIL got caught out by baby’s coming at 30 weeks and think I should start having it all sorted.
I have mostly all I need now but tbh - I’m kind of scared and nervous to set it all up as it’s making it feel real
Obviously I hope she stays in there cooking for another 10+ weeks at least but now I’m scared I’m not prepared enough
I've probably left things fairly late.Hi ladies who are further on than me (
I’m only 26 weeks but both my mum and my MIL got caught out by baby’s coming at 30 weeks and think I should start having it all sorted.
I have mostly all I need now but tbh - I’m kind of scared and nervous to set it all up as it’s making it feel real
Obviously I hope she stays in there cooking for another 10+ weeks at least but now I’m scared I’m not prepared enough
I'm 34 weeks this week. Pram was bought a couple of weeks ago and built this weekend. I have yet to sort out my hospital bag but have most of it prepped. Plan on finalising it this week and weekend.
We haven't yet put the next to me cot together nor have I washed the bedding. Hope to do that this week and weekend too.
Honestly just do it when you’re ready! I had my bag packed at 32 weeks, nursery has been sorted since about 28 weeks. We are hoping to pick the pram and car seat this week and I’m 35 weeks! No harm in being prepared 🤍Hi ladies who are further on than me (
I’m only 26 weeks but both my mum and my MIL got caught out by baby’s coming at 30 weeks and think I should start having it all sorted.
I have mostly all I need now but tbh - I’m kind of scared and nervous to set it all up as it’s making it feel real
Obviously I hope she stays in there cooking for another 10+ weeks at least but now I’m scared I’m not prepared enough
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I’m waiting for husband to build next to me and my sheets are on their way!
Thanks ladies! We have built our pram and put the cot part on it today so I feel a bit more.. prepared I’ve had (early) losses before so I just feel like I still can’t quite believe this happening and I’m kind of scared now that it is
another question. I will ask my midwife but I don’t see her til next week and it doesn’t seem quite so urgent to call about it - my nausea and vomiting is back and I’m back to only being able to really stomach bland foods. Partner made a lovely looking curry last night and the smell I just couldn’t bear it. Also feeling sick handling/cookjng raw meat etc, same as what it was in the first trimester! Is this normal?! Can this happen ?! I could cry at the thought of going through this again
I’ve had (early) losses before so I just feel like I still can’t quite believe this happening and I’m kind of scared now that it is another question. I will ask my midwife but I don’t see her til next week and it doesn’t seem quite so urgent to call about it - my nausea and vomiting is back and I’m back to only being able to really stomach bland foods. Partner made a lovely looking curry last night and the smell I just couldn’t bear it. Also feeling sick handling/cookjng raw meat etc, same as what it was in the first trimester! Is this normal?! Can this happen ?! I could cry at the thought of going through this again
When is too early to buy stuff... I'm 19 weeks but Prime Day has some temptations! I.e. breast pump!
My sickness only really went away from week 18-22ish and has been back since. It's not as bad, but I'm still sick every morning and I'd say on average like 5 times a day, with some days being a lot worse and others a little better.Thanks ladies! We have built our pram and put the cot part on it today so I feel a bit more.. prepared
another question. I will ask my midwife but I don’t see her til next week and it doesn’t seem quite so urgent to call about it - my nausea and vomiting is back and I’m back to only being able to really stomach bland foods. Partner made a lovely looking curry last night and the smell I just couldn’t bear it. Also feeling sick handling/cookjng raw meat etc, same as what it was in the first trimester! Is this normal?! Can this happen ?! I could cry at the thought of going through this again
I honestly thought it would have stopped by now so it's been pretty tiring..I'm 32 weeks now and just trying to get through it.
Bloody hell that’s ages! I did have a consultant appointment where I was waiting for an hour before going in, but luckily I don’t have to see the consultant again!
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