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We've so far just bought our crib and dresser (both from Target) and the rest we'll wait on. We did go and try out some strollers and such and found ones we liked, but will be waiting for the shower!
Also, what's the difference between just a car seat and a travel system (car seat, stroller, base combo?). Do we need both or just a good travel system and can use that car seat in our vehicles?
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Shopping is soo fun as there is soo much cute baby stuff:). I had all hand me down boy stuff w my dd. I don't do cribs so don't need one of those. All we have is the girlee outfits in the picture lol.
Carseats- travel systems usually are small and only go to 20lbs. Great if you will be taking carseat out to click into stroller. Carseats should never go on top of shopping carts like you see some people do. It says right on the cart not to. A great infant seat will stay rearfacing till about 35 lbs so that is what I look for. The old recommendation of turning forward facing at one and 20lbs is long gone.
My needs are a simple bouncing chair for babe and a moby wrap/ssc when they are bigger.if you are having a baby shower that is fabulous. Haven't had one since my 2nd child. So fun to have family and friends celebrate you. Congrats.
Who are our moms due in March? Getting close:)
Me! I'm due the 9th of March! Feeling large now & slightly frantic since I haven't done much to get ready!! 9 weeks left tomorrow!
Wow Ash that is close:)
Bee congrats on ur baby. What did the tech say? Did u ask?
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Bee- How are you team green?!?!? I would have that envelope in shreds 😂😂😂
I think we're having our 5th boy. I was team green but i realised i needed time to grieve the daughter ill never have before my last son arrives. Ive felt better since i made that decision.
Mum to 4 Boys awaiting her Princess
I hear you mommas :hugs:
I'm an end of March DD - 12 weeks to go. This pregnancy has gone in a whirlwind. For the first 16 weeks I think I turned off emotionally due to the bleeding, I truly thought we weren't going to have this baby, it was only after I started feeling movements that I suddenly bonded.
I think this adds to the acceptance even more of our little opposite :HH:
Bee- fx for you. I never can tell what anything is on ultrasound pics people show me so maybe your guess is wrong. I have been team green for 5 babes and now that i have found out I still don't believe the test. I haven't went girlee shopping or anything. Will believe it when I see babe in may lol.
Hugs Bee, you still have a chance of being wrong though!
Due end of March but guessing this one will be late like the others and may be born April even. Probably have 12 weeks to go ��
Bee- You still have a chance! Do you think it would be easier if you knew for sure? I found a lot of peace after I 100% knew what we were having. I was slowly able to let go of any of the ideas I had had about having a girl and instead fill my mind up with how many wonderful things could happen having another boy. I have lots of new fantasies which involve trips with adults sons, and loving relationships with future daughter in laws, and the like.
AFM- I'm due April 7th. My first came at 41+1 and my 2nd came at 39+5 (but I took castor oil tablets the night before to try and help things along). My 1st has his birthday end of March so I definitely want to make it to April and would love a natural due date baby. Baby is once again on the large side (first was 10) so I think both my Dr./midwife/ and I wouldn't really be comfortable with going too far over the due date. I know what stroller and car seat I want but will be purchasing them in Feb. Totally feel like time is starting to go too fast!
My first two came 41 weeks. My 3rd 40+5,4th 38+6, and 5 39 and was already 10.5 lbs. I don't worry about size with all my boys coming easily over 10 but if I had a long or difficult pushing stage I would Def worry.
Feeling very weak every morning can't stand for long. I ate yogurt and granola, then I had cottage cheese and pineapple thinking the protein, sugar carb combo would help but it never does. Takes me half a day to be able to do stuff around the house. I have never had gd and have blood sugar tested and this happens every time. Just wish I could feel better as I have so much to do.
So my belly is now measuring 4 weeks ahead & they want an ultrasound today..... So will be seeing baby again!
Good luck with ur scan
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Good luck Ash! Can't wait to see!
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Hope us went well ash:)
All is good, baby is not as big as they were worried about but he is on the big side at 77%... My amniotic fluid is higher then normal which I have no idea what that means... But I'm happy that none of this affects my vbac! He's head down & his feet are in my ribs!! I didn't get any pics but they don't normally do that at this stage since they are to big to get a good clear pic... And he's still a boy, lol!! I really feel him in my pelvis this time!! I'm really happy he's so low since my dd2 never dropped!!
Good ash. I m happy everything is fine n little bub is doing good
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Sounds great ash!
Great news Ash! I've always had lots of fluid and it doesn't seem to affect anything, if anything it's positive because they aren't worried about low fluids and trying to induce.
That makes me feel better Junie! I really don't want to be induced! Ok ladies, what are your fave things to pack for labor & have asked about natural induction methods yet?
Well there is a normal range and you are probably in the high end of normal as too much can cause problems like too little but they would've mentioned and monitored more if they thought it excessive.
Natural inductions? I ride out my prwgos as long as possible lol. Eggplant parmesan mmmm. I would never do castor oil. Stimulating nipples lol. Oh the crazy things women do when trying to go into labor. I know babe will come when it wants so I leave it alone:)
I'm also interested in any must haves to pack for our hospital bag! Also, dumb question, but when they say hospital bag...do you ladies bring like a suitcase? Seems like there's so much to take!
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Regarding your other post I love my snap and go which is very light and car seat goes right in! Have used it for 4 kids now. My Medela pump -have always gone back to work at 6 weeks post partum and I spend a lot of time in my car for work and I buy the travel/car charger for it.Quote:
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I take a small rolling suitcase but overpack as I don't use half the stuff! Pack panties you don't care that you will dispose of -as it might get bloodied even with a large maxi pad. Warm pajamas and shirts that will make it easy to breast feed!
Good luck!
Many midwives actually give you a little castor oil cocktail here as the first step for induction but normally not until you're over. All the other stuff like walking, jumping down steps, sex, massage, spicy food, etc have never helped me but they don't seem to hurt either! :DQuote:
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In my bag (I use a carry-on size trolley) I bring. PJs/loungewear that are cute which I can also nurse in, lots of big cotton underwear which can be ruined, my kindle, cell phone charger, a going home outfit for the baby (we forgot this last time LOL), washcloth, towel, face soap, bodywash, hair brush, hair accessories, lotion, make-up, head phones, slippers, and a robe.
^^^ agree!! I also bring a few diapers and wipes. One time I ran out and the nurses were all dealing with an emergency and couldn't bring me more in time. It was a crazy mess!Quote:
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I also bring a few different sizes of jeans (I'm a jeans girl!), because you won't know what size you'll be after you deliver.
I bring nipple butter (Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter) to apply after each feeding.
I also bring a few packaged snacks or fruit in case you get the munchies overnight or it takes FOREVER to get to your room post delivery. It took 4 hours for me to get to my room with DS2!
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I have had 4 homebirths w midwives and would not take castor oil. One time it was suggested as my water broke in the morning and cntx didn't kick in till the evening. We were watching the clock as I was gbs+ so risk is greater
after water broke 24 + hours. After reading side effects I chose not to take it and wouldn't. Who want to have diareah and cramps in labor? Not to mention the extra risk of mecomium. I just see so many people suggest it, it boggles my mind. Babe will come when it's ready and when people try these inductions and they work babe was already otw:
I agree with atsaukina. My sil took it in her pregnancy n had a bad diarrhea b4 delivery. She ws all exhausted.
Better be safe. I would let the little one cooking. But i tried walking sex pineapples with my sons[emoji85]
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I'm actually switching providers & getting a midwife & a doula..... And am going to go for a water birth!! I'm super excited!
Congrats. So exciting.
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Honestly I had a great experience with castor oil and would use it again BUT I would never encourage someone to use it without first discussing it with their midwife.
Also the meconium probably has more to do with the babies being overdue and nothing to do with castor oil as no good studies have been done where they could show what really caused it. And if you were still having stomach issues during labor then your dosage was incorrect and too much. It's supposed to jump start labor not make you miserable for the whole thing.
If you can wait forever for the baby to come that is awesome but many women have deadlines set by their doctors and for me it is a very easy decision between a hospital induction and trying castor oil. But again everyone should just talk to their DR's/midwives and do whatever they feel comfortable with. Hopefully none of us need an induction!
Do any of you know if it's possible to have an induction with a home birth? It will likely be in Germany. Unless my house is not done...
Bc of my back I probably will need to be induced early...if I ever get pregnant again. But I really want a home birth. I hate hospitals.
Hi Maiden!!! Midwives are a bit skittish here when it comes to home birth I've found. If you found a good one I imagine it could be possible but finding a midwife willing to do a home birth can be hard depending on where you live. If you start looking early enough it could work though.Quote:
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I'm an hour South of Cologne. I'd be fine with a midwife, also okay with paying for an OB if that's needed/possible. I'm on the Kasse but pay for most things Privat. If my house is not done I will rent a place or stay in a hotel suite, I am NOT giving birth in this decrepit hovel! So I could move to anywhere...if I'm due in Winter I might just go to the South of France. If the new house is done I'd like to give birth there/here.
Thanks Junie! I will start asking around now. How are you feeling? Will you go for a 4th one day?
XX, where did you get that nipple butter?Quote:
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GL Maiden! I'm not sure on the whole midwife/induction thing, but I'm really hoping you get preggo fast!!
I get it at my local health food store where I live. You can go to their website and order it there or from Amazon. It's the best! I've used it now with three kids and won't use anything else. I'm allergic to lanolin so that's not an option for me. It's great on chapped lips, cuts, burns, and scrapes too!
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Xx- cream sounds great. I had horrible cracked nips w first for 1st few weeks of nursing and just expressed milk on them and air dry. Haven't needed anything for the others as they are nursing champs from the start.
Homebirths induction- can't picture a homebirth midwife doing an induction as they carry extra risks and need more monitoring. In the US depending on what state, like mine, they can't even write rx so they def. Couldn't but every country/ state is different. Also if you have back problems and you might need/want pain medication they can't give that either but again maybe they can in Germany. Something to discuss.
In the hossy w nurse midwife or home? :)Quote:
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Can wait forever lol. Reminds me of my midwives saying " no one has ever been pregnant forever" lolQuote:
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While I would never stay w a provider that gave me a deadline I understand some women feel pressured or have other non medical reasons to induce.