July 2018 Babies Club

Cakerbaker

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BUT the best thing I EVER invested in was the hakkaa silicone breast 'pump'. You attach it to one boob while baby feeds on the other. It collects the let down. I would get 4/5 oz at a time with no work involved. AND it cost a tenner!
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I have that but wouldn’t get much with it at all. Maybe 1 oz if I was lucky. Still used it and built up a freezer supply gradually but just didn’t seem to have the same success with it that others do!

shesty

Cakerbaker, check out donedeal for double buggies-we got ours there practically brand new.
21 months between ours, just the buggy board would not have worked.We did get one, but we use both the double buggy and the board.Also handy to be able to eh...tie no.1 down, so to speak, if you have to go to a shop or anything.
I want one of the Hakaa pumps this time too, not sure about any other pump though.No time for pumping when no.2 arrived, so I'd say this time will be the same.But I had a lot of wasted milk from leaking and I want to be able to gather that.

Mystery Egg

Interested to see all the helpful info on pumps. That's the only thing I want to buy. My sisters in law and friends are supplying everything else to us secondhand which we're delighted with.

Off work today. Had some spotting yesterday and rang the midwife in the Coombe who said to come right in. My blood type is O rhesus negative so any spotting requires an injection of Anti-D. Anyone else have this?

Was there for five hours - bloods, urine, blood pressure, temperature, internal exam and finally, scan revealed all is okay thank God. No obvious reason for the spotting. Finally received my injection and left at 5:30 pm with instructions for a day off today.

Feeling very tired and crampy today but relieved that all is ok.

dreamstar

Mystery Egg wrote: »

Interested to see all the helpful info on pumps. That's the only thing I want to buy. My sisters in law and friends are supplying everything else to us secondhand which we're delighted with.

Off work today. Had some spotting yesterday and rang the midwife in the Coombe who said to come right in. My blood type is O rhesus negative so any spotting requires an injection of Anti-D. Anyone else have this?

Was there for five hours - bloods, urine, blood pressure, temperature, internal exam and finally, scan revealed all is okay thank God. No obvious reason for the spotting. Finally received my injection and left at 5:30 pm with instructions for a day off today.

Feeling very tired and crampy today but relieved that all is ok.

Oh mystery egg that must have been so scary but so delighted all is ok. A few of my friends had spotting on and off during pregnancy and all was fine. It's still a shock to see though I imagine.
Make the most of the day off and rest up. XxX

dreamstar

shesty wrote: »

I want one of the Hakaa pumps this time too, not sure about any other pump though.No time for pumping when no.2 arrived, so I'd say this time will be the same.But I had a lot of wasted milk from leaking and I want to be able to gather that.

That's what I loved about the Hakkaa. You don't need to make pumping time. You can do it while baby feeds. Was a lifesaver for me.
Now if you speak to breastfeeders they tell you that the milk you collect in the hakkaa is foremilk which is more watery than hind milk. It's baby sucking that gets the hind milk. So if they were to have too much foremilk they may not be as satisfied. But to use as a frozen stock it was fantastic. And as I said it was a tenner. I ordered one on inhealth.ie.

dreamstar

Oh sorry - I just checked online and the Haakaa is 19.99. And you can buy a stopper for it also. This is handy as I did spill some once or twice. They say don't cry over spilled milk but breastmilk is different! Hated wasting it!:D:D

shesty

Yes and I always leaked a LOT when she fed on one side, I ended up soaked at every feed.I will take what I can get from it regardless.Also want to try it at night because she often fed on one side for ten mins then fell asleep and the other side would be bursting.I tried pumping the odd time to relieve it and never got anything much out, even though milk was leaking out when I lay down after.So would be useful for that too.

NotTotallySure

Quick question for anyone who has had the 20wk anomaly scan - do u need to drink a lot of water beforehand?

I know for earlier scans u needed a full bladder so they could get a good image. But now that I'm actually quite big...does that still apply?

Too tired to spend ages Googling, it's been a stressful evening and I'm about to fall into bed.

bee06

NotTotallySure wrote: »

Quick question for anyone who has had the 20wk anomaly scan - do u need to drink a lot of water beforehand?

I know for earlier scans u needed a full bladder so they could get a good image. But now that I'm actually quite big...does that still apply?

Too tired to spend ages Googling, it's been a stressful evening and I'm about to fall into bed.

I was told to have a full bladder ... and was then kept waiting for over an hour. Almost wet myself while waiting!

annoyedgal

No full bladder needed in holles street. Made that mistake last time! Was more comfortable this time !!

NotTotallySure

Thanks Bee06 and Annoyedgal. Didn't want to be any more uncomfortable than I already am! Holles St tmrw

Toyotababy98

My hospital says drink 500ml of water half hour before the scan. That's what my letter from wexford says.

Btw 1st time mom to be. Due july 20th and am loving reading all d tips on stuff to get from all you ladies

rainbow kirby

dreamstar wrote: »

This is my dilemma. I'm going to need a double buggy and it's all just so confusing. The out n about seems to be highly recommended but I'm not sure how I'll manage fitting it in the front door!
Plus double buggies are expensive! Thank god I don't need to buy too much this time. Buggy and cot I think is all I need.
Well plus clothes, nappies, wipes etc.

In from February thread! We have the Out n About Nipper double - it fits through any door that a wheelchair can get through, it's 72cm wide. We have a 22 month gap between ours and it's fine for toddler and newborn.

In terms of pumps - I got the Ameda Lactaline double electric. Finding it good so far.

dreamstar

NotTotallySure wrote: »

Quick question for anyone who has had the 20wk anomaly scan - do u need to drink a lot of water beforehand?

I know for earlier scans u needed a full bladder so they could get a good image. But now that I'm actually quite big...does that still apply?

Too tired to spend ages Googling, it's been a stressful evening and I'm about to fall into bed.

I actually hadn't drank enough water the last time so she said the pic wouldn't be as clear so I did ask about the 20 week scan. She said don't be uncomfortable but drink as normal and don't go to the loo just before the scan. So I'd say try get the happy comfortable medium.

dreamstar

rainbow kirby wrote: »

In from February thread! We have the Out n About Nipper double - it fits through any door that a wheelchair can get through, it's 72cm wide. We have a 22 month gap between ours and it's fine for toddler and newborn.

In terms of pumps - I got the Ameda Lactaline double electric. Finding it good so far.

Thanks so much for this! The Out n About seems to be the most recommended. And it' not too expensive. Did you get the carrycot part for the baby or did you even need it?
My friend actually has one so she's going to bring it up and I'll see how it fits in my front door and in the boot.:D

Cakerbaker

dreamstar wrote: »

Thanks so much for this! The Out n About seems to be the most recommended. And it' not too expensive. Did you get the carrycot part for the baby or did you even need it?
My friend actually has one so she's going to bring it up and I'll see how it fits in my front door and in the boot.:D

I was going to recommend the boot test! I tried my friends in my boot when we were purchasing last time and I had to take the front wheel off for it to fit. Decided I didn’t want to be doing that every time we were heading out. And sure then I went off and bought a travel system where I have to attach the seat to the frame after taking it out of the boot. Have to wonder at my logic sometimes!!!

dreamstar

Cakerbaker wrote: »

I was going to recommend the boot test! I tried my friends in my boot when we were purchasing last time and I had to take the front wheel off for it to fit. Decided I didn’t want to be doing that every time we were heading out. And sure then I went off and bought a travel system where I have to attach the seat to the frame after taking it out of the boot. Have to wonder at my logic sometimes!!!

Yeah it was only my friend suggested it that I even thought about the boot. And then I was at a new parent event in Mothercare and they said they have no problem with customers taking them out to the boot to test them. Good to know as I never would have thought of it.

Cakerbaker

dreamstar wrote: »

Yeah it was only my friend suggested it that I even thought about the boot. And then I was at a new parent event in Mothercare and they said they have no problem with customers taking them out to the boot to test them. Good to know as I never would have thought of it.

When we bought our travel system we went to Tony Kielys. Spent 15 mins bringing different ones in and out to the car to try in the boot!!!

Gee_G

We have our travel system from my first, it's the baby elegance neyo. Takes up most of the boot which is a right pain but the price we paid for it at the time I couldnt justify buying a new one!! It'll be a right squeeze for shopping trips with too car seats in the car then too haha.

Had a gynae appointment yesterday, all good thankfully. Got a quick scan and first time hearing the heartbeat. Back for the anomaly scan in two weeks.

Toyotababy98

I'm so unorganized. I literally have 2 outfits and a changing mat but I'm reluctant to buy until after the anatomy scan at 23 weeks...

Is the anatomy and anomaly the same thing or do i need to book in for an anomaly scan private? This is all new to Me!

Cakerbaker

Toyotababy98 wrote: »

I'm so unorganized. I literally have 2 outfits and a changing mat but I'm reluctant to buy until after the anatomy scan at 23 weeks...

Is the anatomy and anomaly the same thing or do i need to book in for an anomaly scan private? This is all new to Me!

They’re the same. I think it used to be called the anomaly scan but they changed the name to anatomy as it’s a bit less of a negative term!

dreamstar

Toyotababy98 wrote: »

I'm so unorganized. I literally have 2 outfits and a changing mat but I'm reluctant to buy until after the anatomy scan at 23 weeks...

Is the anatomy and anomaly the same thing or do i need to book in for an anomaly scan private? This is all new to Me!

Yes they are the same thing - don't worry. People just call them different things.
And you are not unorganised. On my first I was reluctant to do anything too early. I think I was in my last trimester by the time I started getting organised. :D

Toyotababy98

Thanks ladies trying to save to buy things at the moment because sperm donor is a useless waste!

NotTotallySure

Toyotababy98 wrote: »

I'm so unorganized. I literally have 2 outfits and a changing mat but I'm reluctant to buy until after the anatomy scan at 23 weeks...

Is the anatomy and anomaly the same thing or do i need to book in for an anomaly scan private? This is all new to Me!

I'm 20wks and I have nothing at all. Excepts lots of scan pics of the babies and a big bump of course.

Anomaly/anatony scan went well today - all looks good for heart/brain/spine/etc. Plenty of wriggling going on even though I don't think I can feel any of it . Back in 4wks to check a growth scan. Two normal full size baby girls so far (no wonder I can't breathe properly, lol)

dreamstar

NotTotallySure wrote: »

I'm 20wks and I have nothing at all. Excepts lots of scan pics of the babies and a big bump of course.

Anomaly/anatony scan went well today - all looks good for heart/brain/spine/etc. Plenty of wriggling going on even though I don't think I can feel any of it . Back in 4wks to check a growth scan. Two normal full size baby girls so far (no wonder I can't breathe properly, lol)

Awwww that's fantastic news!!!! Two girls?! Exciting!

Mystery Egg

They use the term anatomy scan in the Coombe - because that is what it is! And I much prefer it.

NotTotallySure

Thanks Dreamstar. We found out the sex (by DNA) before Christmas as part of the Harmony test so we didn't have the "big reveal" moment today. But I was so nervous about the growth size and anything else they might tell us. So crazy to see a whole spine (or two) lit up on the big screen

NotTotallySure

Mystery Egg wrote: »

They use the term anatomy scan in the Coombe - because that is what it is! And I much prefer it.

I much prefer that term too . More positive, and also perfectly accurate

Toyotababy98

I can't wait until my anatomy scan... 5 more weeks... feels like an eternity since my early scan..

Goldenlady

its good to see that everyone is doing so well. We had a private scan last week to find out the gender, so happy out our little boy is due on July 10th! have the anatomy scan in 3 weeks.... hoping all goes well will start looking at what I need to buy, I am actually ignoring it on purpose until I need to! we did however put a deposit on a travel system after our reveal... we went to Tony Kielys... I never knew there was so much involved in a buggy ha!! Went with the Uppababy.. I just liked the look of it to be honest


Roll on the Anatomy scan and the next shopping spree

rainbow kirby

dreamstar wrote: »

Thanks so much for this! The Out n About seems to be the most recommended. And it' not too expensive. Did you get the carrycot part for the baby or did you even need it?
My friend actually has one so she's going to bring it up and I'll see how it fits in my front door and in the boot.:D

We didn't bother with the carrycot. If this lad is anything like his brother he would outgrow it by around 3-4 months maximum and it just doesn't seem worthwhile for what it costs. We have the newborn support though.

dreamstar

rainbow kirby wrote: »

We didn't bother with the carrycot. If this lad is anything like his brother he would outgrow it by around 3-4 months maximum and it just doesn't seem worthwhile for what it costs. We have the newborn support though.

Oh great so it;s obviously ok from birth so. That's brilliant. I want to avoid buying anything I don't really need. It's the storing it all afterwards even that's a pain!

shesty

Ditto dreamstar, we have the Vista and have got the infant insert for both ours.The pram is barely used.Our first had reflux and the pram just didn't work for her, so got it for her-and then the second came and I just didn't have space in the car to be carting round a pram basket, buggy frame and toddler seat, so just used the two seats and put the insert in one and laid it flat.Note if you buy in Tony Kealys they will quite strongly recommend you not to do that, no matter what your reasons are.I ordered our insert online in the end, it was about 40eur.Uppababy do a specific one for their buggies, I'm sure there are others available for the out and about though.

smr85

I just checked my letter from the CUMH for the anatomy scan and it states that a full bladder is not needed for the anatomy scan so I assume just drink like normal.

NotTotallySure

smr85 wrote: »

I just checked my letter from the CUMH for the anatomy scan and it states that a full bladder is not needed for the anatomy scan so I assume just drink like normal.

My letter from Holles St didn't mention it. But when I got to reception the info leaflet they gave me said that a full bladder wasn't needed at the anatony scan stage (unless you are advised otherwise).

Toastytoes

smr85 wrote: »

I just checked my letter from the CUMH for the anatomy scan and it states that a full bladder is not needed for the anatomy scan so I assume just drink like normal.

Just a word of warning I got sent out to drink more water at my repeat anomaly scan at 24 weeks and brought back 30 mins later. It’s easier to empty a full bladder if you don’t need it than it is to fill it at short notice if you do!

Gee_G

The pressure I am feeling for the last two days in unreal!! But also non stop movement for last two days too so that's good 😊

Cakerbaker

Gee_G wrote: »

The pressure I am feeling for the last two days in unreal!! But also non stop movement for last two days too so that's good 😊

Movement has definitely stepped up here in the last few days which is great!!! It’s a lovely feeling.

dreamstar

Need to vent. WHY do people go to work when they are sick? A girl in my office does it all the time. Comes in saying oh I'm grand - just dosed up on medication. Now I have it and can't take anything. Feeling sorry for myself.

annoyedgal

This does my head in also!! Plus as I work in a school have to deal with kids been sent in sick all the time. Sent three home in last few weeks with flu and one with very obvious impetigo. My hands are peeling from constant handwashing!!

NotTotallySure

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Toyotababy98

Meeting my consultant in the hospital tomorrow. Probably not a big deal but I'm very excited..

annoyedgal

Anyone else wake up 21 + 4 the size of a small house!! Definitely wasn't this big last time!

Cakerbaker

New look in jervis have a good few maternity bits on sale. I got a jumper dress and 2 tops for €22 today.

Dunnes and penny’s have maternity pjs though I may just make do with the bigger normal ones I bought last time.

Gee_G

annoyedgal wrote: »

Anyone else wake up 21 + 4 the size of a small house!! Definitely wasn't this big last time!

Oh I hear ya!!
I feel like I'm about 30 weeks Not 20.
Does anybody have any advice on where to go for a dress for a summer family wedding? Plus size needed just to make it even more hassle haha

Cakerbaker

Gee_G wrote: »

Oh I hear ya!!
I feel like I'm about 30 weeks Not 20.
Does anybody have any advice on where to go for a dress for a summer family wedding? Plus size needed just to make it even more hassle haha

Not sure about physical shops but ASOS may be worth a look.

Toyotababy98

dreamstar wrote: »

Need to vent. WHY do people go to work when they are sick? A girl in my office does it all the time. Comes in saying oh I'm grand - just dosed up on medication. Now I have it and can't take anything. Feeling sorry for myself.

It's in my house at d moment because my sister caught it from working in a creche. I'm avoiding everyone.

People are just inconsiderate

Mystery Egg

Gee_G wrote: »

Oh I hear ya!!
I feel like I'm about 30 weeks Not 20.
Does anybody have any advice on where to go for a dress for a summer family wedding? Plus size needed just to make it even more hassle haha

I'm in the same boat. It'll probably have to be online. Asos don't have a plus size maternity range. Try simplybe.ie and yoursclothing.ie.

Boop22

Hi All, I'm currently 21 weeks... Had my big scan last week and midwife told me that the placenta is to the front and that's why I'm not feeling much movement as its like a cushion between baby and my belly. Anyone else in the same boat? Or anyone who has yet to feel movement at this stage? Thanks.

NotTotallySure

I think I only started to feel a little movement last week, after the anatomy scan . Think it woke the babies up a little perhaps :-)

But not a lot of movement, or if it is I don't recognize what it is! I don't think mine have a lot of room to move, approx 1lb each in weight.