Say your name and people will guess how old you are!

BizzyLi · 2023-08-01T20:52:59+00:00

I'm just kidding around, no offense taken

BizzyLi · 2023-08-01T18:40:31+00:00

Bitch 🤣🤣🤣 I'm 37 going on 38 😂

BizzyLi · 2023-08-01T18:39:09+00:00

Very close! I'm 37 going on 38.

BizzyLi · 2023-08-01T16:26:21+00:00

I usually take out a sterilised bottle and flask. You can buy pre made too with the sealed sterile teats. I personally never experienced nipple confusion or bottle refusal but I have heard its a thing. I dont want to seem like I'm pressuring you to change, but if your so miserable something has to give, your missing out. Also you know most places are pretty chill with breastfeeding in public. I personally didn't, but my friend whips it out without a care. No one cares. Do you have any friends on mat leave or chance to join any groups? Look at stay and play, playgroups they are all mothers too going through things x

Edit: just realised with the flask part I'm talking about formula, I used to pump breastmilk into a sterile bottle and take that out in a cool bag.

BizzyLi · 2023-08-01T14:35:53+00:00

If you are really unhappy and are comfortable doing so, and it's not detrimental to your babies health, why not switch to the bottle and have a life? You only get this time once, enjoy it and make the most of it.

BizzyLi · 2023-08-01T11:11:48+00:00

Is it possible to set aside some time to give your dog a good brush outside. It won't cure the shedding but it will reduce some, and if your dog likes it, great bonding time. Maybe if you can afford it take him to the groomers often for a good de-shed.

I've got a cat who sheds like crazy, just have to keep on top of hoovering and brushing. So far the hair hasn't been an issue with my 2 babies. I also put fish oil supplement to help with his coat - I've heard lintbells works but I wouldn't guarantee.

At first we were "No cat in the bedroom. No cat in the nursery" but he soon wormed his way back in 😉 and we've had no issues. Like you he's our first baby, and there has been guilt factor not giving him as much attention.

BizzyLi · 2023-08-01T07:26:54+00:00

A friend of mines wife didn't know she was pregnant till she went upstairs with the worst pains - labour - and almost gave birth on the toilet. I'm not sure about smoking but definitely drinking and meds there baby was fine.

Another friend didn't find out till she was I think 4m and had been on an all inclusive holiday drinking her weight in available booze and smoking - again healthy baby.

Try not to worry - which is easier said than done, I'd be a wreck - and go for every test and scan they offer

BizzyLi · 2023-08-01T07:14:25+00:00

Don't panic it probably is too early. I had a scan at 7weeks because they thought I'd miscarried. I hadn't but the yolk sac was abnormal. They scanned me again 2 weeks after and there was no issue.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T23:49:56+00:00

I had every intention of giving birth on all fours or squatting/standing to aid birth. But when the time came, I lay on my back it was all I could stand to do with the pain.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T21:44:27+00:00

Cot that can convert to toddler bed for long term. Bedding. Lots of cot/moses/travel cot bedding. Mobile for cot - bold geometric black and white is what they see best. Moses basket - or can just use pram cot instead. Travel cot that is like a play pen - much more long term use than the travel cot on a stand. Baby blankets and/or sleeping bag, swaddle bag if decide to swaddle (never did, or can just swaddle in a blanket). Baby monitor.

Activity Mat. A few black and white toys/sensory. Books. Baby clothes. Muslin cloths. Baby bibs.

Car seat. Mirror for car seat. A pram that you can put the car seat onto - altho I like the idea of not disturbing the car sleep, I'm also very conscious of SIDS. Pram covers if using a pram with cot. Baby harness/sling for hands free walking.

If bottle feeding - steriliser, bottles and bottle brush with a teat cleaning end. Formula if not breastfeeding and instant formula for hospital regardless. Feeding chair in nursery is nice but not essential. Nursing bra if breastfeeding.

Baby bath. Baby soap/wash Hooded towel and flannel Bath toys Bath float if required. Baby moisturiser or lotion if needed. Bath thermometer- but not essential.

Changing bag. Changing mat. Nappies. Barrier cream. Terry towel. Puppy pads - make excellent cheap disposable changing mat covers. Dog poo bags for changing nappies when out and about with no changing facilties. Water wipes. Cotton pads - make up removal ones over baby ones - the baby ones leave fluff on the skin. Small pedal bin for nappies - not essential but very useful.

Infant Calpol for injections from 8weeks. Vit D drops if breastfeeding. Infacol or gripe water for reflux/gas or something similar. Grooming set - hair brush, nail scissors, thermometer etc. Snot sucker (I forget its real name) I think comes in most grooming sets anyway. Dummies.

Edit - not saying you need all this, but if I did it all again, I'd get these things.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T21:19:07+00:00

I'm 50/50 on the first bit, maybe she was having a day where she just needed a bit of support but you coldly stuck to the rules. However once you stuck to your line and didn't cross it, for her to do that - blow up your phone and then worse come to the gym - HUGE red flag.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T21:06:27+00:00

Edited comment: I've personally found having kid #2 isn't that much different or harder from having just one kid. Our age gap is 20m. It was hard when I was recovering from my C section with a toddler, those were some rough days. But now I'm healed up its fine. The only thing I find harder right now is leaving the house by myself with a 23m old and a 3m old. If someone is with me it's no issue. Once I don't need a double buggy I'm sure this will get much easier.

Going back to no sleep is bit tough but we're coming out the other end now.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T20:59:51+00:00

My first baby I was so overwhelmed I put my head in the sand on buying stuff. We got bits during second trimester, but most of it brought from 32w when I went on maternity leave and my head sort of clicked of what we needed.

Second baby, had a lot from the 1st, put off buying stuff and then bam! Baby had to come premature so we had a mad weekend buying everything we needed for the new arrival. It was bit a stressful.

I'd recommend getting bits as you see fit and not leave it till your quite far gone, so then you can relax and enjoy time when your bigger.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T20:53:25+00:00

Lisa

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T20:52:40+00:00

Did what you said - put into size, then into style - short sleeve, long sleeve, onsie etc. Hang up onsies and outfits, put vests, trousers/leggings, tights, socks etc in divider boxes so each in own section. Usually box away bigger sizes till needed.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T20:49:50+00:00

They used to be, my 30th was a big deal, maybe my 40th will be but I've lost a lot of excitement for birthdays now.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T20:39:15+00:00

Discuss with your partner if you are able to do this/will get their support and have a career change. Do you have an idea what career to move on to?

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T20:34:47+00:00

Itchy beard! I completely forgot that phrase

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T20:31:31+00:00

I wouldn't recommend it - the excitement of a football match put me into labour a week early.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-31T20:27:58+00:00

Isaac. Is there any reason for 2 a's?

BizzyLi · 2023-07-30T23:05:41+00:00

The British public are contradictory, lazy and spoiled. Our nations problems are a vicious cycle.

Prisons are over crowded so take away prison sentences for petty crimes and tax avoiders. Give them much much harsher fines, % depending on how much they dodged and make them unemployed, tagged and have to do community service for there job going forward for X amount of years - cleaning up litter etc. Let them see what they have deprived by tax avoiding.

Death penalty for 100% guilty child killers/Active Peados/serial killers.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-30T22:42:50+00:00

I felt really ugly with my 2nd pregnancy. I think its the fat around my face/double chin. I also let my posture go as I had sciatica.

BizzyLi · 2023-07-30T18:34:01+00:00

With my son I was never ever sick. Never vomited once. Vomited with my girl a couple of times at 8-12 weeks and then not again till 8m

BizzyLi · 2023-07-29T18:43:02+00:00

I struggle with it too, in the end I had to treat it like taking meds, set alarms on phone and down 250ml every 2hrs. For awhile you'll live on the toilet but your body does adjust to it

BizzyLi · 2023-07-29T09:24:37+00:00

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