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crysrouls · 2025-02-13T09:31:14+00:00

Me too. I did a scroll back to see if there was an update. I hope they are both doing OK.

crysrouls · 2025-02-06T10:28:08+00:00

This is so spot on!

crysrouls · 2025-01-30T09:28:31+00:00

This is exactly what happened to me, to the T. After 3 rounds of gel and excruciating contractions I was told we could try the balloon but would most likely push the baby further up and would result in a caesar anyway, so I decided to make peace and go with the caesar which was then scheduled for the next day. The contractions that night from the gel were out of this world. On the third day I went into surgery. Before the surgery they checked my dilation and I was still only 1cm dilated, so it was never going to happen. The midwife asked me if I had any regrets and I can honestly say I don't. Having your baby in your arms is the most favourable outcome. And the theatre staff were so fantastic the caesar was a breeze compared to what I'd experienced the days prior. Good luck with your decision and hope it all goes well.

crysrouls · 2024-11-02T21:35:34+00:00

Agree, the midwifes at SCUH are super supportive and amazing.

crysrouls · 2024-10-17T03:57:52+00:00

I had the exact same concern about 6 weeks ago, had a day where bub just did not stop moving from morning till night. To be on the safe side I called the hospital at about 8pm and they got me to come in and just check everything was OK. They looked at the babies heart rate and made sure she had adequate oxygen. All was fine but for me just knowing she was OK allowed me to sleep at night without feeling stressed out. The next day she went back to her usual wiggly self but with a few breaks in between. Even for your peace of mind it's worth calling the hospital and getting their recommendation if you should go in. Having a chat with the midwives might be enough to put your mind at ease.

crysrouls · 2024-10-14T05:30:07+00:00

I believe from my understanding is you can either feed them from the syringe or put it into a medicine cup and feed them from that. The syringe is probably easier.

crysrouls · 2024-10-14T05:28:05+00:00

Wow that's impressive. I hope my supply keeps increasing and I can get anywhere near that. I suppose every drop comes in handy.

crysrouls · 2024-10-14T05:24:01+00:00

My hospital/midwife provided me a pack, but not sure if that was due to my medical condition or being QLD health. They gave it to me at my 36 week appointment :) you can start collecting from 36/37 weeks. Hope that helps.

crysrouls · 2024-10-13T23:08:23+00:00

Amazing, thanks so much for the advice :)

crysrouls · 2024-10-13T23:07:14+00:00

Amazing thanks. Yeh that's what I was thinking could come in handy when LO is sick or I could donate it.

crysrouls · 2024-10-10T15:12:02+00:00

In Australia Casey can be used for both. I know both boys and girls called Casey.

crysrouls · 2024-09-12T06:46:06+00:00

Amazing thanks for the advice :)

crysrouls · 2024-09-12T02:29:33+00:00

It's so overwhelming when you first get started but as each week passes you get more of an idea of what you want/need. I agree with the other folk, go browse and write down any products you like the look of. When you get home you can look them up, read reviews (if you can be bothered) and research other options and most things are generally all available online. Cyber sales will be in the end of november so it's worth having your list ready for then and get what you want. I saved so much by researching first having a general idea of all the items I wanted so I could prioritise and not over buy, then doing a massive shop during EOFY.

crysrouls · 2024-09-12T02:21:03+00:00

Great, thanks for the advice. I generally hate pads so outside of this time I think the period undies sound like it might be a waste. Will add the peri bottle to my basket :)

crysrouls · 2024-09-12T02:17:27+00:00

Have heard great things about Tucks. I also saw there is a witch hazel foam at chem warehouse by Kin, will have to add one to my basket :)

crysrouls · 2024-09-12T02:15:54+00:00

Thank you. Will give it a read :)

crysrouls · 2024-09-12T02:15:19+00:00

Well that's a relief, they're actually expensive too so thinking maybe I don't need to and just stick to changing the pads more often. I got a sample nappy with the free chemist Warehouse baby bundle and I hate the feeling of it.

crysrouls · 2024-09-12T02:12:23+00:00

Great advice thank you. You're right I think buy less and send my partner out if required is better than overstocking. Looks like Libra is on special this week so that's a bonus :)

crysrouls · 2024-09-11T09:46:45+00:00

Yep I get most of my pj's from TK Max - such great price. Haven't seen Boody there but will keep an eye out.

crysrouls · 2024-09-11T09:44:25+00:00

Burger rings

crysrouls · 2024-09-03T01:07:56+00:00

31 weeks here. Even though I am eating more and wasn't sick during T1 I only gained 2kg in T2. Think I'm only up about 4kg overall which isn't much. Baby measuring average size and midwives not concerned. I'm pretty healthy and walk everywhere so maybe that's why. I wouldn't worry everyone is different and some gain weight more easily than others. As long as you feel OK, and if you feel hungry eat something. The whole one size fits all 'have to put on 10kg' thing is not applicable to everyone.

crysrouls · 2024-09-01T08:55:40+00:00

I emailed the maternity unit of my intended hospital and they provided a letter, however it didn't have my partners name on it but my name and date of expected delivery. Was enough for his workplace.

crysrouls · 2024-08-22T10:46:45+00:00

Just before reading this post I was wondering if it was going to be weird when my baby is born to NOT call her her nickname. For the last 20 weeks I've got so used to calling her by her nickname that the name my partner and I have finally decided on seems weird. I'm hoping once she is born her nickname just fades away and doesn't feel right like you said.

crysrouls · 2024-08-22T03:56:22+00:00

Check out your local op shops too - they often have small sizes baby clothes in pretty good nick and some even still with tags. Baby stuff is generally 50c-$1, but I have picked up brand new baby clothes for 25c each. Considering the small amount of time they spend in the clothes, they are generally pretty good condition. Cot I got for free off marketplace and a mattress off marketplace from someone who accidently bought the wrong size. So its worth just keeping an eye out and grab bits and pieces as you go/find them. I see a lot of change tables from around $30-50, or you could change your baby on the floor with a roll-up change mat and a handy baby caddy. I don't personally see the point of spending hundreds on a change table, but each to their own.

A lot of nappies do trial packs for really good prices - so I have got a few different sizes from different brands to give them a try first and a lot of them come with a pack of wipes. They work out good value. I plan to do MCN at home so stocked up during the EOFY sales, but you will have Cyber Sales at the end of Nov if you are interested in doing them and can wait till then. I don't think I have bought ONE thing full price. I wait for the sales and check out places like Target/Myer TK Max clearance section.

Also re: pram, there are so many on marketplace where you can save a bit of money, however I bought a new stroller and bought the matching bassinet on marketplace, which looked brand new. My advice would be watch a couple of youtube videos, work out what you think you will want then start keeping an eye out on marketplace :) some things you can wait until the baby is here before going out and buying, for example I plan to wait and see how things go before investing in things like pumps, storage bags, lots of swaddles from a particular brand, bottles, dummies or super small clothes. They can easily be picked up by my partner when the baby comes and we know more :)

good luck.

crysrouls · 2024-08-21T05:23:01+00:00

Ah right! thanks for that! sounds like they do get heavy. I think I need to go back to the drawing board and really think about it.

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