doodle   10 #37 Posted April 4, 2006 Thanks Lizzmobile for reassurance, just sometimes I feel a bit all alone with it as I don't know anybody else who is pregnant at the moment.  Your not far behind me, I'm 18 weeks and due 3rd September. I think I have felt a small kick, but can't wait till I can feel it a bit more and share it with hubby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
babychickens   10 #38 Posted April 5, 2006 Hello all, i'm currently 29 weeks, due 19th June. I'm starting to get obsessively nesty - nappies already washed, car seat and pushchair due to be chosen next weekend, cupboard filling up with baby clothes. Anyone else finding this, too?  I'm interested to see that lots of us aren't having antenatal classes until quite late - my midwife was surprised that i'm not starting mine until 33 weeks, but that was all that was available when i booked them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hels   10 #39 Posted April 5, 2006 I've not been able to access any decent ante-natal care at all. The midwife at the GP's surgery is fully booked for the next four weeks. I'm supposed to have the Anti-D injection this week but i'm not holding out much hope of getting it.  Trying to get an appointment with a GP has been difficult for a long time. Got so frustrated last week when I managed to get to speak to a GP on the 'phone that I told her I was considering not going into hospital and having the baby at home (and probably on my own as there's not enough midwives) and she said "don't say that you'll get everyone in a flap"  Good ante-natal care is there to pick up problems early but if it carries on going down hill what's going to be the end result? Yes, childbirth is the most natural thing in the world, natural but with many risks.  I'm very concerned and worried about the difficulty getting access to a midwife. At almost 29 weeks I would have expected to have things such as blood pressure checked more than the twice i've had so far. If I could afford an independent midwife i'd pay for it, just for peace of mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
babychickens   10 #40 Posted April 5, 2006 i reckon there may be quite a lot of disparity in the amount of midwife/GP care that you get, depending which area you fall in - i fall in the rivelin area, and am now seeing either my midwife (the same one each time, my cats love her) or the GP every 2 weeks (i'm now 29 weeks pregnant).  as far as parentcraft courses go, i think you only get the tour of the jessop labour/maternity ward/whatever if you do the 5 week/2hr per week courses rather than the 5 hour weekend courses, although i was told that you can arrange separately for a tour if you are doing the weekend courses. For any ladies still fairly early in pregnancy - book the classes as soon as you can, i booked mine really early but they were already mostly full, so despite having arranged it really early i'm still not starting the classes until week 33.  i've never so much as held a baby in my life, let alone change a nappy... i pity the poor mite that i'm going to be learning on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
doodle   10 #41 Posted April 5, 2006 I didn't realise you had to book the classes. At my booking in appointment, the midwife asked if we would be interested in the parentcraft classes and would we prefer the evening or the weekend. We chose the weekend and she gave me a provisional date and said it would be confirmed nearer the time. Hmm, will have to ask her but don't see her until May.  I'm in the rivelin area too, but still in the early part of my pregnancy. Although I'm still confused as to who my midwife is because at my last one, she passed me over to somebody else, but the receptionist's at the surgery don't know of her!! Very confusing.  Hels - when I was at the hospital for my scan. The midwife told me that if I can't get into see my midwife for my bloods at the time I need (15 weeks), then give the community office a ring and they will try to sort something for me. Have you tried phoning the community liasion office number and see if they could get you into see a different midwife or sort something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hels   10 #42 Posted April 5, 2006 When I went to the booking appointment at the Jessops in January they said that i'd need the Anti-D injection at 28 weeks.  By last week I hadn't had an appointment through the post so I phoned them and they said to make an appointment with the midwife via my GP surgery. When I phoned the GP surgery the receptionist said the next appointment she could fit me in for would be in four weeks (when I will be 32 weeks)  Anway, all the little vests, sleep suits and first size clothing i've got has been washed and ready for baby. A bag is packed ready for any unexpected hospital stays as well as one for baby.  I've chosen the travel system from a site on the internet and will order it as soon as hubby gives me the ok to do so. I've got several packs of nappies, and all the toiletries I think we'll need. I can't think of anything else I need to do. I've even stocked up on food stuff to make things easier in the first few weeks. I'm sure looking after a newborn will still come as a bit of a shock but i've tried to prepare as much as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Zebra   10 #43 Posted April 5, 2006 Hi ladies, I keep reading the thread and I'm really excited for you all. My twins are 5 months old now and I kinda miss all that but I'm loving the new stuff. Anyway - I thought I'd speak directly to you all in offering our two BabyDan baby swings, £80 in Boots selling at £45 as they've hardly been used. 10 speeds, two tunes, this 'seasons' colours apparently and in as new condition. Useful from birth to 6 motnhs. Can deliver. Looking forward to all your arrivals, someone will have to set up a message board with pics on so we can see your little sweeties. TC Zebra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ANGELUS Â Â 10 #44 Posted April 5, 2006 I can't help feeling that giving women the function of bearing babies was one of God's design faults. Now if only us guys could have babies, I'll wager that not only would we cope with the pain a lot better, but we would also be up and about in a few hours and playing football. :hihi: Â I beg to differ mate After speaking to my ex fiancee after having my daughter she told me that it was the equivalent of 'passing a basketball through a small hole' lets put it that way. Â If it was me- 'gas and air' and 'epidural' or 'give me major drugs now godammit' would be the first words screeching from my mouth - and I can take a shed load of pain belive me. Â We have it easy being blokes.. and thats why I appreciate my mrs-to-be a lot more given what she has to go through from birth to old-age. Â Bless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hels   10 #45 Posted April 8, 2006 I lost nearly half a stone over the last two weeks, at 29 week pregnant I was a bit surprised  Anyone else losing weight while they're pregnant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kwtcl1 Â Â 10 #46 Posted April 9, 2006 i am 32 weeks pregnant an this is my second pregnancy i don't seem to have hardly put any weight on this pregnancy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hels   10 #47 Posted April 9, 2006 It's not just me then! I'd almost got back up to my pre-pregnancy weight and expected to have put a fair bit on so I was really surprised to see i'd lost nearly half a stone.  I can't possibly eat any more than I am doing, I'm eating really well, more than I used to do. Bump seem to have got huge over the past two weeks too - or maybe it's me that's receeding! The good news is I can still get into a lot of my normal clothes and haven't had to buy too much maternity stuff.  Got a bargain pair of yoga pants in Sainsbury's (Crystal Peaks) today, half price £4.00! They should see me through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Tipex   10 #48 Posted April 10, 2006 I can't help feeling that giving women the function of bearing babies was one of God's design faults. Now if only us guys could have babies, I'll wager that not only would we cope with the pain a lot better, but we would also be up and about in a few hours and playing football. :hihi:  I must stick up for the ladies here and say us men couldnt cope with all the pain.  We get a cold and start complaining, so i doubt child birth would be good for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...