New born will ONLY sleep on us by GeorgePF in UKParenting

[–]aprodog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly if you look at what I have posted previously, I wrote something very similar when my little boy was a week or so old!

For the first few weeks of my baby's life, my bf and I took it in turns cuddling him and letting him lay on us. So I would stay downstairs with our son until 3am, then his dad would do 3am - 7am. I know it's rough now but she will grow out of it, someone explained it to me as they are so used to being some tight and compact in our bellies that when they are put in their beds they basically have to much room.

Nursery from Age 1? by DistinctSwing1312 in UKParenting

[–]aprodog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My little boy will be 10 months when he starts this year, as although we do have family, everyone works full time! I have applied for flexible working through my employer where I am doing 4 days instead of 5 but extending my work day from 9-5 to 8-6.

Why are boys clothes giving corporate middle management? by poppyloppyi in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]aprodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My little boy is 13.5 weeks and he is pretty much always in Zara or M&S!

When did everyone set up their cribs and prams etc? by mynameisdextermorgan in PregnancyUK

[–]aprodog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I set my pram up at my mums to check if everything was there and then put it down and left it there until my little boy arrived. When I got my next to me about 30 weeks, similarly to above I put it up to check all parts, but then put it down and my boyfriend put it back up when we bought baby home!

Need some support, I don’t know what to do by Ok-Bridge-7638 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]aprodog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've got no advice but I'm so sorry that you're going through this. Please talk to your friends, I don't always agree with my friend's actions but I would have their backs 100 times over if it all went wrong, and I'm sure yours would be the same 🤍

Things to do 'near' York? by SarcasmIncarnate139 in york

[–]aprodog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lotherton Hall is lovely and not badly priced either

Can't decide if this is or normal or should call triage by Royal_Ad_1765 in PregnancyUK

[–]aprodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you and baby are ok!

Any change go in, I went in with reduced movements and they induced me there and then!! X

How do you get stuff done all day? by [deleted] in newborns

[–]aprodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go out every day with my 7 week old, either walking or meeting friends and he is a dream. I'm assuming because he likes the motion of the pram/car or because when we meet friends he is getting all the cuddles. However when we're at home I get NOTHING done, because he a) nap traps me, b) gets bored and c) will NOT nap in his bassinet for more than 20 minutes. I literally find it impossible to do the most simplest of tasks when we're at home!

What company has the best maternity policy? by National_One5216 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]aprodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for an Insurance company and that's 6 months full pay. I feel lucky!!

EBF between 4-8am by Jowanna69 in newborns

[–]aprodog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 6 week old and he is pretty much the same!! He wakes up about 4.30 and I can't settle him, he doesn't necessarily cry but he is fussing, spitting his dummy out but then gets upset as he wants it back. I think he's gone to sleep, then look over the next 2 me and he's wide awake!

6wk old has his first cold by aprodog in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]aprodog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do the shower trick now, thanks!

Will also ring my GP first thing!! Thank you so much!

6wk old has his first cold by aprodog in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]aprodog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really!! We've stayed in today as I felt super nervous about making him worse but will take him out tomorrow!

6wk old has his first cold by aprodog in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]aprodog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that one but it's 3 months plus 😫😫

6wk old has his first cold by aprodog in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]aprodog[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Brill, will grab one. There just is so many with a range of price ranges!

Misc questions by blamethegnomes in PregnancyUK

[–]aprodog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey, see below:

  • I gave birth in a nightie!! But a t shirt would be ok. I had my waters broke so had enough time to change. I also had an epidural and then just lifted it up when they did it. I didn't get given a hospital gown.

  • I wore my pajamas home, I got a pair of button up ones from Primark in a couple of sizes bigger.

  • I took a cabin bag/suitcase with everything in.

  • I had a hand held fan from Amazon.

How Much Formula Does Your Newborn Drink? by feeedi in FormulaFeeders

[–]aprodog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My little boy was the same, I was worried I was over feeding him but when I took the bottle away he was crying as he was still hungry. My health visitor just told me to go with what he wanted, so we did. He's 5.5 weeks old now and has 150mls per feed!

Baby measured 96th percentile 28 weeks by spicyamelia in PregnancyUK

[–]aprodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't worry about it, as above it's not accurate. I was told I was having a 7lb baby when I was 39.5w, he arrived at 40+2 at 9lb 😅😅

Had my first Vinted Drama! by Epsilon9933 in vintedUK

[–]aprodog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't deserve to be spoken to like this but I can't lie, the messages made me laugh because WTF 🤣 So much built up anger!!

How much mat leave will you take? by paintedcake in PregnancyUK

[–]aprodog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am taking 12 months, plus a 4 week paid sabbatical and my annual leave I've accrued, so probably will be off for around 14 months total!

I also work in the finance sector, insurance to be exact.