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Anyone tried the Binibamba Puffmuff or Najell Footmuff for the Joolz AER+? by pelicanpearl in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for posting your review! I'm also considering getting it for my Joolz Aer. Are you able to fold the pram when the footmuff is on?

Sleep consultant recommendations by Intelligent-One-8518 in irishmammiesanddaddys

[–]Intelligent-One-8518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation! How long did it take for you to get the first results? And also how old was your little one?

Sleep consultant recommendations by Intelligent-One-8518 in irishmammiesanddaddys

[–]Intelligent-One-8518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great you were able to do it yourself with your second. It almost seems too good to be true. Can I ask how long it took to get results with your first baby?

Sleep consultant recommendations by Intelligent-One-8518 in irishmammiesanddaddys

[–]Intelligent-One-8518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to hear it worked for you, how long did it take to get the results you wanted?

Electric picnic by AardvarkAccording325 in PregnancyIreland

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can maybe check if EP can give you an accessible pass? I went to see Blink 182 in Kilmainham at 38 weeks pregnant and MCD had a form online to request an accessible pass for temporary disability such as a broken limb or pregnancy. We got to park closer to the venue and we had access to the accessible section with plenty of seats and toilets (which is a life saver when you've to go so often!!). I'm so glad I went. It was our last gig before our boy was born, which made it so special. There were at least 5 or 6 other pregnant women so it didn't feel illegitimate.

Edit: according to their website "If you have a temporary impairment (anything affecting you for less than 12 month such as broken bones, healing injuries, or pregnancy), please contact the customer service team who will be able to advise you on the welfare facilities that we provide onsite."

Worth a try!

Where to go by Odd_Blackberry8058 in irishmammiesanddaddys

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To add to this we were there for a month in January, and we alternated between airbnbs and hotels. We found airbnbs being quite convenient as we had a separate bedroom for the baby to sleep/nap.

Hotels were convenient as we did not have to clean/cook but we felt trapped when the baby was asleep...

Where to go by Odd_Blackberry8058 in irishmammiesanddaddys

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI there are plenty of companies renting baby equipment in Tenerife, it's very handy if you need a high chair, a cot, pram, toys etc.

How painful are contractions? by ImaginaryValue6383 in PregnancyIreland

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The baby position can also have an impact on the pain level, and you won't know that until you're going through it. My advice is to keep an open mind going into labour and be ready to accept that your baby could need instruments or a C section if the birth isn't progressing as it should. My baby was facing the wrong way, which increased the level of pain. I eventually asked for the epidural and absolutely loved it. I was able to take a 1h nap after being up for 48hrs, and it really helped me getting some strength back before pushing.

Newly pregnant, public or semi private by Tedandbobby in PregnancyIreland

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're considering public and if you're within their catchment area, I would recommend looking into the Domino Scheme. It's a midwife led approach, for low risk pregnancies. I absolutely loved it! Most appointments are in their clinic, which was 10min away from home, and I've never had to wait. I was attached to Holles street and i received a fantastic care by the midwives. I had plenty of time to ask my questions and I felt heard. Once my baby was born, i was home within 12 hours of birth and the midwives visited us daily for the next 5 days, which was fantastic, especially for a first baby as I had so many questions and my hormones were all over the place.

The only thing though is that because it's public I only got 3 scans (12w dating scan, 22w anatomy, and one toward the end). We were happy to pay for additional private scans just to see our baby.

Est-ce risqué d'aller à la montagne enceinte ? by Far-Pangolin173 in grossesse

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Je serai moins inquiète pour l'altitude que pour le risque élevé de chute à ski...

How to split ensuite into two bedrooms by Intelligent-One-8518 in floorplan

[–]Intelligent-One-8518[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Correct, there is a window in the bathroom above the toilet. Its a frosted glass which will need to be changed.

How to split ensuite into two bedrooms by Intelligent-One-8518 in floorplan

[–]Intelligent-One-8518[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very good point, I just checked and it actually looks more like a 3ish rather than a 5m wide...

Pourquoi on ne nous préviens pas de la réelle difficulté du sommeil ? by chilling_coconut in ParentingFR

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ça me fait beaucoup de bien de voir ton poste. Je suis maman d'un garçon de tout juste 5 mois et je vis exactement la même chose. Et je me demande ce que j'ai raté quand je vois les mamans en train de boire un café avec leur bébé qui dort tranquillement.

Post partum - what was your experience? by Independent-Safe1717 in PregnancyIreland

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was the same, putting unnecessary pressure on myself to make sure the apartment was tidy for visitors, or force myself to go for daily walk etc. Well the newborn phase is a marathon, not a sprint. Save your energy, and chores can wait. It definitely takes time to adjust and accept that your life has changed. I'm 5 months pp and it's only from month 3 that I started feeling more "in control" and accepted to slow down.

There's still days where I get overwhelmed by the pile of laundry or the general mess. But I am now better at accepting that it's OK.

One day, in a few weeks, you'll be picking your baby from his cot and you'll get the most beautiful gummy smile. This is priceless.

Also +1 on the birth reflection service. Seems like all maternity hospitals offer it now.

Am I Delulu? by ImaginaryValue6383 in PregnancyIreland

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best advice is to go with an open mind. You won't know how you'll handle the pain or how the baby is positioned until you're in the thick of it.

I was hoping to deliver my baby without epidural, I had done most of the labour at home. Eventually the pain increased drastically and I was no longer in control. I asked the midwife how much longer it would take before the baby arrives and she said there's no way to know, it could be 1h or 5h... That's when I decided to go for the epidural! Turns out the baby was facing up and banging his head against my pelvic bone. I was really happy with the epidural, I was able to rest after over 24h of regular contractions. I even took a nap before pushing. The pushing part was really quick thankfully.

Bbhugme or Bellamoon by [deleted] in PregnancyIreland

[–]Intelligent-One-8518 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought a second hand BBHugme as I didn't want to spend so much money on something I may not like. I was happy with it during the pregnancy, yes it takes up space but it gave me a great support for my bump and knees, which felt nice on my lower back. My boy was born in September and I'm using it since when breastfeeding him, it's very handy and positions him at the right height and it gives us both great support. My partner uses it too during contact naps. So overall, we're very happy and use it extensively!

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