September / October / November mommys 2012

Hello Everyone!!

So much to catch up on - firstly Mckkim thanks for asking about the formula - wouldnt have even thought about that at all!

Went for my scan yesterday (28 weeks 5 days) and am so so happy that baby has literally doubled in size since the last scan, weighing 1.28kg, still in the position that baby has been in for the past 3 month head down bum up. Got to see baby's eyes - definitely mine as I have big eyes and watched baby chew on its hand too adorable.

Will be confirming that my bed is booked next week monday, and will be booking the 4D scan and antenatal classes that I want to go to. Booked my maternity shoot for the 1 September so far away but so excited for it

Went on sat to A-Zee baby world in fordsburg to compare travel systems - Im really liking this german brand called Hauck - comes with car seat, push chair, carry cot, and changing mat for R4300 compared it against the peg perego and the Graco which is an extra R1700 we decided to take the Hauck - did lots of research on it only read about the wheels being a problem on the 2011 range so hopefully the 2012/2013 range are different. Definitely worth going past if you havent bought the big stuff as they were willing to give us discount on the products we wanted and it comes with a 2 year warranty! Nothing like a bargain

@Zoecat Enjoy your antenatal classes!

@Belaine thank you so much for the lists - a huge help for me

@Mckkim I know how you feel with the dancing part. I do Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary and Tap - had to stop most just do the warm ups now - I cant live without my dancing but doing yoga just to keep me busy!

Anyway home time - have a lovely evening all!

Hi there

hectic at work and our assistant not very helpful she didnt pitch today again although she getting paid per hour she is really frustrating us.
Apparently there was an interview with a woman yesterday to stand in for me they just need to get a poa and stick with it. My ml is around the corner and i cant wait.

I got my travel system and guess what, its a gift!! no need to pay for it!! I still cant believe it!!
So now its just the monitor and that bf pillow i think we need to get and the smalls that i will do after my babyshower.
Thinking its this weekend but not to sure for some reason i think its gonna be a flop dont know why and that nobody is gonna pitch.
Got a outfit and a blanket for my lg as gift as they didnt know what to get me.
im still working on dh for that maternity shoot!! fx

Mcckim, as far as i know hospitals just use Nan so if you prefer something else then you need to take it with.
Someone suggested i think S26 gold what do you think of that?
Also still looking for pajamas havent saw any that will work for bf yet.
I agree with the never ending list!
I busy getting my house springcleaned as well. i have stains on my curtains (white and beige) any suggestions what i can use?
I want to wash my towels tonight and tomorrow my throws and then just the spare bedroom bedding then i think we done. i hope.

I dont have constant heartburn but do get it and then its bad.
my next app is in a week cant wait! then i will book my bed etc.

Zoe sorry about the maid mine just come in on saturdays and i must say it works for me because the whole week i work on a list that needs to be done the saturday it was her 2nd saturday and must say much better move!!
Enjoy the voucher what travel system you looking at? we got the chelino larenza for R2000 at the fabric its the cheapest there.

Robyn good luck with the moving and enjoy the designing hope we get pics.

JB welcome back and thanks for the tips.

Monica glad to here the scan went well. my dd was the 7 sept (moved from the 10sept) but because im having a c sec looking at 29 august but will confirm next week.

I dont have worrys my mil is gonna pack the hospital bags etc so will prob be the weekend after the babyshower.
Elamsmom thanks for the tips it really helps reading other people's experiences.

hi to everyone else i missed take care!! im really tired!! and my back hurts a lot these last days!!

take care!!

mcckim we exactly the same also 33.5 weeks

Thanks everyone. I'll get a small tin of NAN and see how things go and do a bit of shopping for either button up tops or a tank top.

It just feels like there is a never ending list of things to do!

Hello Ladies

Yeah JB welcome back
Pyjamas woolies also has some button up ones.

Formula I didnt buy the hospital provided top ups while
we were there and only bought when I got back home.
This tym I want to try exclusive breastfeeding.

Weight wise I have done better than on all my pregnancies.
I have gained 10kgs and I hope I stop at 12kgs.Cant afford
to gain more as i am alos over weight.

Sorry about the shoot B,why doesnt your hubby want to do it.
Looks like you are set for the baby.I havent washed anything
just getting the stuff in drips and drabs.

Monica wow you are almost there,I will b 32weeks only next week.
Think I shud also get my bag packed.

Zoe sorry about the maid,think I shud count myself as lucky since
I was lucky enough to get a reliable one.We have had her since
my eldest daughter was four months now she is turning 7.
Wow you really have a nice boss

Heartburn seems to be the order of the day.

Hi All
What an exhausting weekend.

Joybaby: I should actually say "Welcome", cos you've been so scarce here.

The maid thing didnt work. I got a dishonest one, that broke my outside tap, completely removed the pipes off the wall. She didnt inform us, and we only realized later, when I went outside to check if the clothes have dried. My husband Questioned her and she said sorry. It was too late to get hold of a plumber then, and its gone so bad that so much of water is being wasted. Well anyway, a plumber will be out today, and I'm dreading the cost.

I have just decided, that if someone can be so destructive with their hands, I can't keep them full time, so only gonna look for someone on Saturdays. And not get a full time maid.

I've managed to book my hospital bed, and my free 4D scan is scheduled for 24 August 2012.
I will be 32 weeks then,

Has anyone been for the free scan that the hospital gives, and is it not too late at 32 weeks?

Thanks for the tip on Hospital PJ's JB & Monic@r. Will try and go to Hub and see what they have as well.

I booked the Antenatal classes. Its scheduled to start on 7th August 2012, and every tuesday thereafter for 7 weeks. I'm looking forward to it.

I'm so chuffed, my boss gave me a R1000 as a gift to buy what we need, so will put that money towards the travel system.

And my maternity leave is booked from 1 October, will be back on 1 Feb 2013.

hi ladies
hope you all had a great weekend

@McKim - I would suggest a small tin of formula just in case
When D started on formula, I had to get Nan HA
Look for front-button pj's from edgars, woolies, ackermans

Looks like we're moving into the new house over the long weekend in Aug (think 10th)
Oh, and DH has given me free-reign to design the girls' new rooms
of course it does not mean no budget but at least I can do whatever I want
without getting his opinion first
McK's room will be pretty much the same as D's current room (as she is inheriting
all of D's things, so Butterflies with light pink & white)
I'm thinking of doing a Hello Kitty theme room for D - with cerise, light pink & white

Hi all.

Sorry been MIA. Have been reading but not always time to reply.
Wow lots to catch up on. It'll have to be quick as I have to go out in 20 mins!

Monica shew hey! Baby growing nicely now They grow so fast in the last couple of months I think its 200grams a week!
Re the date movement - the 7th is a Friday. Personally - Kaylee was born via csec on a Friday - the biggest problem is the weekend not all specialists are there all day, baby and mommy checks, and especially discharge day (Monday) is extremely hectic as a lot of the things are left for the Monday which makes for a very stressful departure.
This way, you'll be home on the weekend and can relax at home
Sounds like you've made very good progress on your preparations to date! Please post pics!
I'm trying to take a calcium supplement at night but keep forgetting. If you can find one with calcium and magnesium even better.

McKim thx for the giggle about your ballroom dancing Luckily you can attribute all of it to being pregnant! I am super clumsy lately! I even broke the toilet seat on Saturday night!!!
Re breastfeeding / formula tin - if you have to buy a tin, buy only one. You dont know if your baby will have allergies etc. Nan is safe. Lactogen is the 'cheaper' nan. I honestly dont even know all the brands. I never bought any formula cos my thinking was that I could always arrange a tin to be bought for me very short notice as they sell them everywhere.
I also had a csec - same as Elamsmom - and my milk came in on day 3. But the colostrum is meant to do the job until then. Their tummies are so tiny that 5mls of colostrum per feed is enough in those early days. I would say to just demand feed your baby ie not to time it. Some hospitals insist you feed 3 hourly regardless of baby's demand of it. But unless your baby is ill or sleepy cos of pain meds during csec / labour, I would say let your baby tell you when he's hungry and feed on his demand. This is the best way to stimulate your milk supply as your supply will increase as he demands it and your milk will come in accordingly. I would also encourage kangaroo care while you're in hospital when you know its coming close to time that baby would wake for a feed, put him on your bare chest and cover with a blanket. He will start finding his way to your breast, and is a great bonding experience and great way to stimulate your milk supply.

Re the pajamas - I found in the hospital just a tank top (if you can find a breastfeeding one even better) and then your normal pj top over that. You can lift your top without your tummy getting exposed, and just pull down the tank under your boob for feeds, and up again when done. They have the breastfeeding ones at fancy maternity boutiques but they are way overpriced. If you can buy normal ones from anywhere or look at Mr P - and go to Storm in a G-cup they can convert it into a breastfeeding top where the front clips off the strap.
And for homewear - I would invest in a couple of carriwell breastfeeding tops for bed time. They are really nice and you keep warm. But for daytime - same as above.

Belaine oh no that's a bummer I hope he cooperates soon!!!
Glad all coming right at home re baby's room.

Zoecat how did the new maid work out??? It's really hard to find someone you can trust these days.

Re weight gain - I am a bit scared to get on the scale, and gynae's scale is so different to mine. I've picked up something between 3 - 5 kg's to date which I'm super thankful for. It helps that I lost 3 kgs in the beginning, so total weight gain is a little more if I take that into account, but overall I'm so far happy as I am 40kg's over weight! Lol Zoecat if I had to loose my excess weight I'd be losing one of you I gained 15kgs with Kaylee and only lost 12 after birth (9 straight away). So if I could keep my total weight gain under 10kg's and lose 12kgs I'd be super happy!!!

Re heartburn dont even comment!
Add to that pregnancy insomnia and pelvic bone pain