Re: New Mommies to be May, June & July 2011

I keep on forgetting to add ... my EDD based on LMP is 11 June 2010. Will get confirmation with first scan on 12 November.

Hallo moomies!

Oi, I will look like a beached whale in no time flat if things continue in this way - the only things keeping the blegh feeling at bay are fat-filled starches like slap chips and pies!!!!

Referring to the question about what baby things really are essential, I have been gathering a list from all over The Great Internet and don't mind sharing. This is not out of experience, but just pure research:

A Place to Sleep – The crib is standard fare, but don't be limited to the crib as a bedding option – especially in the first three or four months. It's an expensive purchase, and not necessary right away. This is also true for second babies who are waiting for big brother to move out of the crib before they can move in.

Something to Eat – While there are many items of convenience available for both formula feeding and nursing, they are for the parents, not the baby. Pumps might be your only option for breast feeding, but you may not know that until after the baby is born. If this is the case for you, you might strongly consider renting one from the hospital before committing to an expensive purchase you can't return.

Something to Wear – Baby spends his first few weeks sleeping almost around the clock. Most of that time, you will decide to swaddle him in a blanket or keep him covered with a blanket. For this reason, it is not necessary to stock an entire Basic onesies and even the little pajamas with feet can be purchased for very little and will do wonderfully.

Lots of Love – Babies are irresistible and you love to snuggle them, rock them, sing to them and fortunately, they are very accommodating. Parents try to show baby their love in countless ways, but simply holding him, feeding him when he's hungry and keeping him safe and comfortable are all that is required.

Morning to you all ladies,

I hope you all had a fabulous night as I did, me and baba enjoys our sleep like never before, I wish I can say the same about my nausea it does not seem to get better, I am happy there are ladies here to chat to especially when you are a first timer you get to learn a lot from others, I cannot wait for my scan next week Tuesday the 9th, hope you all have a good day.

Tanz - good luck for your scan today hun, I am sure all will be well.

Philippajane - Macdonalds - if it works it works hey. Tea contains caffiene so just be aware you need to limit your caffiene consumption to 200mg a day sorry about the tea not staying down

Rakker - shame hun - in the same boat - our babas must be growing this week - I was very lucky could hear bubs from 9 weeks - kept me going... but is that heartbeat not the most beautiful thing in the world

Discovery Vitality wants a letter from your doctor at 12 weeks only (still waiting for mine to go get my bag) so Solo yes it is normal, but momentum from 8 weeks - that is fabulous.

AFM - nothing my side really, just so tired, still get nauseous most mornings - i wish this would go now! other than that looking forward to 20 Nov - my next scan.

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Morning Ladies!

Hope you all slept well! I had my naar feeling till late last night, and woke up with it this morning!

Going for scan today! woohoo!!!

Hope you all have a great day!

Hi all. Really super busy at work and now I just want to go to bed.

Tshepym01, your forum name changed, is that correct? So I can use the new one.

List on page 7 updated. I need some more due dates to complete the list. Those of you unsure about your dates can give it to me after the first scan. The first scan is pretty accurate.

Ertjie - Cool due date . It's my birthday.

No real personals, sorry. My bed is calling me...

AFM - On this side things look fine. The MS (morning sickness) is pretty much gone. Unfortunately the bad aftertaste is still with me. Tummy is absolutely huge and I already feel uncomfortable. Could hear LO's (little one's) heart beat with my doppler for the first time just after 12 weeks. Was amazing. I forgot how nice it is to hear that fast doef doef.

OK ladies, I'm off to bed, at last. Luckily my LB is the sweetest thing who falls asleep within 10 minutes of me putting him in his cot. And I don't even do anything to make him fall asleep. I put him in with his bottle. When he is finished he calls me to take his bottle and then I just turn him on his side, put his teddy in his arms and close the door. He is 20 months now. Always slept in his own room (from day 1), with the door closed and the light off. And it works for him.

Now I'm really off to bed, LOL.