Born Oct/Nov 2015

Hi Lilly!!!

I was considering actually printing a shirt that said "YES, I'm pregnant! Now stop staring - it's rude!"

As for the bag - I know it differs fron region to region, but at my hospital tour, the bag had the following in: huggies newborn nappies, wipes, cariwell maternity pads, sample products of baby wash, powder, cream etc - it's usefull stuff that you will actually use.

With packing the bags, I packed 2 long sleeve cotton babygrows, 2 short sleeve play rompers, 2 onesies and 1 going home outfit. 2 receiving blankets (Netcare for some reason wraps baby in that horrible netcare towels @ birth), 1 fancy blanket.

I've also packed a beanie (just in case), some hand mittens for scratching and some newborn socks.

Also put some burping cloths in and my breastfeeding shawl should she want to feed during visiting hours, nipple cream, gripe water, sample powder, bum cream etc... I only use the Elizabeth Anne's Purity Special Baby Wash on baby's delicate newborn skin - so that's the only "all in one" wash I have (wash & shampoo).

For me I've got the Oh So Heavenly Sleep Collection. It's not an overwhelming smell and also very calming.

I'm more confused on what clothes to pack myself to wear going home... last time I just wore the same clothes I wore going to hospital.

Lauz, according to all the apps, baby should be 2.7kg @ 36 weeks. So I also think Larissa is more or less there, but knowing that Elmarise was 3.73kg @ 37 weeks - I'm preparing myself for maybe 3kg - only because my belly is much smaller this time around, than my first time.

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@clueless good luck girl... can't wait to see baba!

@Lauz enjoy, mom knows best, so I recon you will be closest with the weight guess...

AFM Cara almost slept through last night, I got up twice to go and check if she was OK, did not go back to sleep, just waited for her to call me! Amazing how you wish for your sleep, but if they take too long to wake up...then you can't sleep. They are just too precious, I really don't mind getting up to feed her, just love holding her and listening while she suckles! I am falling more and more in love with her! Oh by the way, she fits into new born clothes and not only prem clothing. Can finally start playing dress up; )

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Good luck Clueless!!! Thinking of you!

Aden thinking of you too!

I'm so excited to finally see how big my little man is and what the gynae is going to say regarding due date. My mom reckons babies already 3.3kg (she's mad), hubby thinks 3kg and I'm on 2.7kg. Hoping this day flies by to 2pm!


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Lillyr glad you ok otherwise! I totally understand your frustration of being stared at. Although I am walking funny Lol for shits and giggles I grab my stomach and pause as if I'm going to literally have the baby there and then because people stare!

Let us know how it goes next week! Why doesn't your physician want you to go past 37 weeks?

As for the Netcare bag I can't remember exactly but I know it's things like nappies and sample products.

I've packed simple babygrows and one going home outfit so he looks handsome leaving the hospital it's really up to you. I have 3 receiving blankets and one warm blanket. Toiletries I've packed all the sample toiletries, even using the extra sample soap for myself. It's really only max 3 days that you stay and when having natural you don't stay that long. I think max 2 days.


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Morning my ladies..its been a rough week for me.

@pp -i dont have much to say about bfeeding but a friend of mine who was also struggling a bit was prescribed eglanol or something like that. Hugs dear,it will get better with time

I am doing ok ladies.. started ml on Wednesday. I just couldn't take it anymore and thought the 6th my foot. So yaa my last day was Wednesday, yesterday i did baby's laundry, so will start ironing it small small. I also need to buy the travel system and still so undecided. My body is also aching,went to the mall a bit yesterday and u'd swear i was the first preggy woman ever to be seen.people were giving me stares. How irritating. I am not even walking funny, well my tummy has doubled in size so maybe that's why :laugh. But i honestly felt like just confronting them,nxa idiots

Will finish off my bag and babies today. Ladies do you pack the special clothes for baby or just simple ones for hospital? Also how much toiletry does one need for baby? And blankets? *panic mode* also the bags we get at netcare,does anyone know what they contain? I am seeing my dr on tues and we will then decide on the date. My physician doesnt want to go over 37 weeks so there is a high chance my baby will arrive next week. I am 36 weeks today

Clueless all the best dear

Louise and lauz how are you guys doing?

The babies are so so adorable, congrats mommies.@hvdb how is little cara?

@zandri how is your little man

@juanita-she is so adorable. I cant wait to hold mine. Enjoy her mommy

@kimmy-how is it going?

Sorry if i forgot anyone,i hope you are all doing well mommies

Oh my goodness Lauz, I had the same tiredness today... both physical & emotional! At first I thought maybe I overdid yesterday with the shoot... I had a nap from 10-11 and the again 2-3 before taking Elmarise to swimming lessons. It's not even 9pm and I can't keep my eyes open!!!! I just feel so drained...

And I had pain today... don't ask me where or what, cause I won't even be able to say or pinpoint it, but my body just ached today!

Aden, honestly - I have the utmost respect for you to still be working!!!

PP - have you tried Milk Stout? They say it also works for production and at the same time "relaxes" you, which is most important. And I see Castle now brought out a limited Chocolate flavor... think it must be quite nice! I'm a beer girl, so I love a bitter taste. But it's not everyone's taste.

Is the meds the dr prescribed the same as Eglanol?

Kimmy, how are you and your little man doing?




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Ah shame Lauz, i remember the feeling, atleast tomorrow friday and hopefully you have a chilled weekend planned??

PP Lauz is right, you are so awesome for sticking it out!!! With Leandi the pressure got to me too and i only bf until she was 10 weeks old! By that time i was so fed up with everyone telling me what to do, so take it from me, take the good advice and the well wishes and f$&@ the rest! And trust me there will be loads of comments!
Good luck and if you need to chat we are all here to support you!

Afm, us 3 girls (Leandi, Larissa and i) had the chillest day ever!! We did as little as possible for as long as possible and it was true bliss!!! When Frik got home he went "omw girls, when i left you 3 this am you were in the same pj's your in now" hahaha
Larissa looking much better jaundice wise, should be cleared completely by the weekend.

Goodluck for tomorrow, please leep us updated Clueless xxxx

Hope everyone has a good nights sleep