.. October 2016 Mummies - Second Trimester ..

[Wilson28]

Hi ladies, I need some advice on what are the best type of mattress for our cot I have no idea where to start on this one? X

What do you need to know laura? X

 

[russellmuscle]

Morning ladies.

We told the inlaws last night who are thrilled so, after almost 4m, the news is out

xxxx

 

[Wilson28]

Morning ladies.



We told the inlaws last night who are thrilled so, after almost 4m, the news is out



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Thats good then always nice to shRe happy news xx

 

[D3bbie]

I'm still being secretive and only parents know. Part of me isn't ready to tell the rest of the family or friends. I like having a little secret. Is that wrong?

Also, what vitamins are you ladies taking? The folic acid I was taking said to stop at 12 weeks so I'm only taking vit d now.

 

[russellmuscle]

I just am taking the vits with FA and vit D in the one still until it runs out then probably switch to a safe multi vit.

I dont think its wrong, Im only telling my parents, the uncles and thats it. I imagine more people will notice soon enough and make their own mind up. But I'm not running round telling the world

Ive told OH he can let his work know now too. He works with my cousins girlfriend so itll get out soon enough and plus - hes not been allowed to tell anyone! I at least told work after 8w. There are already 2 girls in his work that are pregnant. At least OH wont get 9m MAT.

I am however considering transferring some of my leave over. Just a couple of weeks as I will have this years annual leave, another years entitlement when I return - so a few weeks off my 9m would benefit me hugely to have him at home a month rather than the 2w. At least until we establish some sort of routine.

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[Maaaaaac]

I was thinking about that too. The shared maternity leave seems good i might ask about that. Sorry just following both convos dont wanna miss out!! Btw Claire im team yellow and my names mac just noticed its not there

 

[Cookie24]

Hey Claire will nearly be in tri 2 soon yay!! I'm going to be team yellow aswell X

 

[Wilson28]

Only trouble with shared maternity leave is if your going to breastfeed xx

 

[russellmuscle]

I was thinking about that too. The shared maternity leave seems good i might ask about that. Sorry just following both convos dont wanna miss out!! Btw Claire im team yellow and my names mac just noticed its not there

Updated

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Hey Claire will nearly be in tri 2 soon yay!! I'm going to be team yellow aswell X

Yay hurry on over

Have updated your team

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Only trouble with shared maternity leave is if your going to breastfeed xx

Yeah, I think I will only be BFing in the hospital just like what we did with Jackson then switch to FF.

I just think its best than me having off almost a year and OH having 2w. I could use the support at home with a new baby and toddler. Esp until we ground ourself a wee bit.

OH was all for me keeping my leave as he says Ive worked fulltime carrying for 8.5m(when I finish) so I deserve it but I dont mind the sake of 2w for the bit extra help with two.

I just remember when David went back, I lost my sound board. Ofcourse all was well and I got on with it - but even now, Ill still check things with OH even if I know its a completely logical thing to do.

xxxx

 

[Maaaaaac]

Awk thanks Claire I dont know how you manage it all!

I wasnt planning to breastfeed the whole time. Unfortunately im the breadwinner so me going back to work soon is kinda needed my husband will prob be at home more. Bit unconventional but sure.

 

[russellmuscle]

Yeah I am too. I work more and earn more, yet I have the most stable shifts which is frustrating cause D has shift work so have to rely on nursery which doesnt come cheap. In an ideal world we could work half a week each but it wont happen.

Im reducing my hours hopefully by 7h a week so be finishing at 2.30 so can get Jackson from school and care for the baby.

I think for my 3rd Ill deffo wait until s/he starts school because its alot to cope with

Jackson will start school august, I go back June so the baby will hopefully be cared for by my mum until August and it saves me paying 2 sets of fees.

xxxx

 

[Jasmine111]

13w today, I'm here!!! Still with full blown morning sickness, but I'm here xx

 

[russellmuscle]

Welcome in Jasmine.

Hopefully tri 2 brings you no or at the least less sickness

xxxx

 

[Wilson28]

I only stopped breastfeeding arthur last sept just before he turned 3, i went back to work when he was 6 months so it was very hard.

Currently sat on the bath trying not to spew my entire tea up

Xx

 

[Jellybean34]

Hi everyone.
Scan went well and baby looks fine, was lying on his/her belly at first then did a somersault for us and lots of waves and kicks. Been brought forward a few days now bang on 13 weeks!

So relieved and can now concentrate on getting rid of this horrible UTI so I can enjoy tri two!!

 

[russellmuscle]

Welcome in.

Hello baby.

Lovely pic xx

 

[Laura07]

Hi ladies, I need some advice on what are the best type of mattress for our cot I have no idea where to start on this one? X

What do you need to know laura? X

I know it needs to be firm but what's the best sort foam, sprung etc have you got any recommendations for a good one? Xx

 

[russellmuscle]

I got this one.

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/babiesrus/silentnight-safe-nights-comfort-cotbed-mattress/TRUP2282250001

I got this when I got Jackson a new cot - the first cot we got the mattress with it, and it was foam again... I switched to sprung when he went to his big single bed this year.


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[russellmuscle]

POP! goes the weasel!

14w bump pic!

xxxx

 

[Bobby23]

Wow RM you have really popped!

I still don't look pregnant, just like I've enjoyed my dinner!