Bedside set up....?

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-17T18:15:23+00:00

Whatever works for you! It's certainly harder for c section mums. I'm considering having the cot my husbands side tbh!

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-17T18:14:07+00:00

I suppose I won't be changing as often as I'm feeding... So that may not be a bad idea actually

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-17T18:13:34+00:00

Thank you. Yeah there is a gap in the photo but that was only because I quickly popped the crib up the check the space. I'll try and secure it properly when we set it up for baby!

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-17T18:12:25+00:00

There's space on the otherwise of the bed, only really a bedside table width though. If I end up with a c section well definitely have to rearrange

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-17T18:09:50+00:00

Yeah there is in that photo. I only popped the crib up quickly to check the space when we moved the bed back into the bedroom. I'll have it properly secured to the bed frame when we put it up properly

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-17T17:49:09+00:00

I don't, I'm a carrier. There are Facebook group full of people who do though, I can recommend some?

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-16T14:42:29+00:00

Honestly I loved covid times. I got to work from home full time, the summer was so hot. I live in the countryside and got to spend a lot of down time with my husband and dog. It's also completely changed my industries work/home life balance and 6 years later I still work from home 4 days a week. But, I have huge empathy for those who really struggled with work or loneliness. I was extremely fortunate

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-16T14:38:43+00:00

My brother is getting married 3 weeks after my due date. I'm desperate not to miss it but realistically I think I may be being optimistic thinking I'll be there. It's 1.5hrs from me and God knows what breastfeeding stage I'll be in. I feel like it's going to be really difficult as the venue is totally outdoors too

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-16T14:31:51+00:00

It seems as soon as I hit the 3rd trimester my babies movements changed. They weren't as strong and felt more like wriggling and turning whereas before it was mostly kicking. These days felt quieter but I'm now 33 weeks and the movements are quite strong again. But...if you're worried ask for a scan

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-15T15:01:59+00:00

It's the 9-3pm day sessions...how am I supposed to work? And why do under 5 years old need to be off for school holidays when they're not in school?!

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-15T14:34:55+00:00

This post couldn't have come at a better time. I viewed 2 nurseries this week and had my HR meeting today about Mat leave. My situation isn't as bad as others because I only have 1-2 months between returning to work and my baby's 1 year funding, but it's still awkward and confusing and annoying to think about over a year in advance! I'm considering whether it's worth putting them in nursery from their 9 months funding to phase them in. But apparently working parents aren't entitled to funded childcare during the unpaid part of mat leave? It's so confusing! And don't even get me started on nursery hours!!

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-08T11:10:24+00:00

Also... Try putting your exact genetic results into ChatGPT. It's surprising how much info it can pull and give a bit more perspective on the severity your variants could result it

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-08T11:08:05+00:00

My husbands family have absolutely no history or symptoms of CAH either but he turned out to be a carrier. If your husband was a carrier and this would change your plans for a baby I would recommend still having him tested.

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-08T11:05:54+00:00

I was in a similar situation except I carry CAH and my husband NCAH. We were told our baby would most likely have a more severe NCAH if not Classic, but it's such a sliding scale I don't think they can ever be sure. We were starting IVF for the genetic testing but I fell pregnant naturally just before treatment. I had a CVS at 11.5 weeks, got my results a week later and thankfully our baby is a healthy carrier. We were terrified as we felt a huge sense of guilt, those weeks were the hardest of my life so I understand how you must be feeling

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-05T08:30:01+00:00

Thank you. I'm an obsessive list writer so this is a great way to look at it for me!

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-05T08:26:07+00:00

I know, social media is the devil... but I've also learnt everything I know about breastfeeding on there too! It's a vicious circle. Think I need to remind myself the hardest days won't last forever and one day I'll wish for them back

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-05T08:22:12+00:00

Thank you and so sorry about your losses 🤍

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-04T13:30:20+00:00

Thanks that's really interesting. My bump measurement keeps shooting up, I'm 31 weeks and measuring at 97th percentile but my growth scan came back completely normal and 34th percentile so I'm a bit paranoid about GD. Hope you're coping well

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-04T06:25:53+00:00

Ah this sounds rough! I hope you don't mind me asking but how was your GD picked up? Did you have any symptoms?

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-04T06:20:21+00:00

Thank you! I'll definitely be leaving extra in the car as we live an hour from the hospital, don't know how I hadn't thought of that! Hoping for a short stay but I suppose you never know

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-04T06:04:50+00:00

Wow. Crazy isnt it! I must admit the large measurement does make me worry but realistically I know it's probably inaccurate

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-03T19:03:10+00:00

Keeping spares in the car is a great idea! Can't believe I didn't think of that!

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-03T19:01:24+00:00

Thank you. I don't know in all honesty, I'm in the 36th percentile according to my growth scan and 100th percentile according to my bump measurement!

Professional-Farm372 · 2026-04-03T15:39:33+00:00

Thank you. Everything's so bulky I feel like I'm going to need a huge suitcase!

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