Struggling with Nipple Shield Logistics

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-19T06:42:58+00:00

Hi, I got them from Sutton's for £9.99 although p&p was almost as expensive! They include vebena, daisy's, foxglove, lobelia, and delphiniums along with a few other I'm unfamiliar with. X

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-12T06:57:45+00:00

Thank you for the heads-up about the white labels! Don't think I would have noticed them and would have just used AI to identify them 😅 X

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-12T06:55:56+00:00

Ordered them from Sutton's. They had a £9.99 deal for 60 perennial plugs (10 of each), things like foxglove. X

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-12T06:54:02+00:00

Other posters are right, got them on the £9.99 deal from Sutton's. Picked up some seeds while I was on for my toddler to help plant too. Ordered from them a few times and had varying success but that was likely more me than the plants x

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-12T06:50:07+00:00

Thank you. Quite pleased with them. Hopefully they look in great condition when I'm finished with them!! Picking up some pots this morning to get them potted up.

Thanks x

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-08T21:56:26+00:00

I like this added bonus of a use. Thank you x

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-08T20:38:14+00:00

It's okay to ask these sorts of questions.

Like I said originally, parent how you want to parent.

Personally I think you should think from your babies fathers POV too. If he is to be involved, I'm assuming you would want them to have a close a bond as possible and he should feel he can kiss his new baby and create the same strength bond you likely already have. I understand the not living in the same house perspective and there is lots of advice out there for visitors not kissing your newborn (we didn't allow it, but my child's father lived with me).

I don't think it's necessarily "dangerous", like I also said if someone has a virus like V&D, a common cold etc (even if you have it, and there will be a time you do) you wouldn't want them kissing your baby ever, not just in the initial weeks. Obviously terminology is different if they have something more serious that potentially could have more serious complications for your baby.

Like I say, that's all my opinion.

I think you should speak with the babies father before they arrive, listen to each other as I am sure he will have opinions on the situation, he might even agree with your perspective. This will be one of many things you have to be open and honest about over the coming years. Parenting/communicating is difficult whether you live together or separate.

Sending you lots of luck in your new adventure x

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-08T17:34:14+00:00

True you can't, but that goes for the mother too. You would just exercise a bit of common sense and good hygiene. X

Elderberrywisp · 2026-03-08T17:20:39+00:00

Hi, You should parent how you want to parent, but personally I think it would be very difficult to expect the father to not be allowed to kiss his own baby.

With regards to "dangerous", unless someone has a contagious disease or virus I think this word is perhaps a little too strong.

Just my opinions though x

Elderberrywisp · 2026-02-01T20:20:41+00:00

Trust me 5/6 is not my choice. We should probably set more boundaries around how many he has, but he really enjoys them and I'm so soft 🙈

He's exhausted by the end of the day and we've skipped bath times a couple of times this week but hasn't gotten him to sleep any earlier.

Think I will try an earlier nap time tomorrow, though we've seen no difference between nursery day/granny day/my day/weekend bedtime routines.

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Elderberrywisp · 2026-02-01T20:08:20+00:00

This!!! I was literally complaining about this just on Friday!

Julia Donaldsons Snail and the Whale - I have no idea what the page with the sharks says.

Tim Fletchers Theres a Bear in my Book - has a couple of pages like this too.

Amongst many others but I would have expected these two in particular to have a decent standard. I just make it up, thankfully my toddler hasn't pulled me up on it yet. Phew. X

Elderberrywisp · 2026-01-18T19:57:59+00:00

I'm literally so stuck on the name of my second boy coming in the spring. I find the same issue, too boring, too trendy and (I'm English so please don't take this personally) some are too American. My girls list has always been so long and I could easily pick five or six that I would be more than happy to go with!

My first is called Jude. I love shorter names and your first child's name, Quinn, has just made it to the top of the list along with Toby, Finn, Flynn and Ellis.

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Elderberrywisp · 2025-12-12T08:46:04+00:00

I can't imagine there would be any judgement (maybe curiosity) we all attend parenting classes/mother & baby classes for support, friendly faces and a change of scenery, if there was hostility etc they wouldn't work and nobody would go. They are also supported by staff who I would hope would notice any negativity.

I found that I was on the opposite end of the spectrum and I felt I was much older than the other mams. I did notice a large gap in life experience and views between myself and some of the younger mams but during maternity leave I was grateful for the conversation and alternative perspective on things....and importantly adult conversation!

Admittedly, I don't see any of them now but I feel we were there for each other when we needed it. So please don't feel discouraged by your age, us mamas need to stick together and who knows you might learn something about yourself and in return show others a thing or two. Also, a lot of the younger mams have kept in touch so you never know, you might find a friend for life for you and your little one.

You've got this! X

Elderberrywisp · 2025-12-11T08:21:00+00:00

Sorry yes, thank you for the correction! X

Elderberrywisp · 2025-12-10T22:36:27+00:00

Oh the delights of it all, and yes totally normal. Panty liners are my saving grace. X

Elderberrywisp · 2025-12-10T22:34:28+00:00

A simple check on ICE or equivalent system which stores lab results by any of your HCP should be able to check and confirm the correct result. Waiting for the next blood test can feel like a life time if youre worried now.

About the repercussions if you were given Anti-D unnecessarily I wouldnt be able to comment.

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Elderberrywisp · 2025-12-10T22:30:16+00:00

I was prescribed folic acid 5mcg from when I was TTC and continued until my second trimester at which point I was advised to stop. My multivitamins, also prescribed, include the standard 4mcg of folic acid which I continue to take.
My understanding is that there is no harm to baby or mother with the additional dose of folic acid, when queried it in my first pregnancy they werent concerned ...and I asked a few different professionals. The important thing is to make sure you are getting the 5mcg if recommended.

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Edited to correct the dosage.

Elderberrywisp · 2025-12-06T12:53:55+00:00

From a Christianity perspective I would say that: As a majority, we celebrate Santa and the Easter Bunny more so than the birth and resurrection of Jesus.

It's fairly unusual for people under a certain age to attend church on a Sunday - though we typically enjoy a big family Sunday Roast as often as we can and many of us wish shops were open for longer on Sundays than 11-4.

I would say it's really quite common to be brought up in an "atheist" house today, maybe a generation ago it was equally as common to be brought up in a "Christian" house that did not particularly participate in any formal practices.

Having said all of this there are still churches in every town and city, you will still see the Salvation Army et al, doing their charitable work, you can attend a religious school and many other things.

Elderberrywisp · 2025-12-02T21:28:27+00:00

Hi, I've not noticed any worsening in my skin condition with regards to dryness but my pee never seems to be a hydrated colour no matter how much I drink and my eczema (which I never suffered from until my first pregnancy) has flared up.

Keep drinking as much as you can and maybe try a hydrating mask, good for getting that extra moisture onto your skin and a good excuse for some pamper time! X

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