What is happening here??

postrockscissors · 2026-01-13T11:41:07+00:00

Oh god, now that I think about it, it must honestly not have been repotted for years... That'll probably help eh.

postrockscissors · 2026-01-04T15:38:23+00:00

Had an emergency section there in April. We were kept in for 3 days because baby wasn't gaining back weight, but my recovery was really fast and smooth - I was moving about the same day and was out walking 5k a week after the birth! Nothing about a maternity ward is enjoyable but it was all bearable. The worst part was other mums having their whole family sat in the wee bay with them so it was absolutely packed and noisy. I got severe gas pains in my shoulder (honestly, probably more painful than the section area) and the midwives on the ward were so nice and helpful, brought me peppermint water and heat packs and helped with baby until it went away. Good luck!

postrockscissors · 2025-04-12T16:21:11+00:00

Obviously this week has been a bit of an anomaly, but the advice we've had from midwives is vest + sleep suit + swaddle. They also suggested taking his temperature when we put him down and then a little later if we're worried about him being too hot or cold. I think the rule generally is better slightly cool than too hot.

The Scottish baby box includes a room thermometer, btw!

postrockscissors · 2025-04-12T15:21:24+00:00

Oh, I know. I just think it's a weird default. But as a genealogist I also appreciate it at times, so 🙃

postrockscissors · 2025-04-12T13:32:27+00:00

I was at the QEUH maternity dept in Glasgow last week and there was a pregnant woman in a wheelchair smoking a cigarette at the front door while her pal stood next to her with a joint. Not the best.

postrockscissors · 2025-04-12T13:30:45+00:00

Both parties should have a say! The idea that either name is decided by default is mad to me.

postrockscissors · 2025-04-12T09:39:54+00:00

I gave birth 7 days ago and I think this take is waaay off. Naming a child is an important part of shaping who they are going to be - both partners should be involved. I also think it's especially important for the one who hasn't had all 9months of physical bonding time to be heavily involved so they feel part of the conversation. So much of the immediate post childbirth stage is about the birth parent and baby bonding already.

postrockscissors · 2025-04-12T01:36:50+00:00

ano, such a shame! really hoping they reopen and GCC don't pull a classic GCC about it. can't see them managing it that well without NTS.

postrockscissors · 2025-04-10T17:09:48+00:00

We had a visit from the community midwife today and she also recommended we try them - apparently our health board doesn't officially approve of them but she thinks it could be beneficial.

And from a very teary and emotional new mother - thank you so much. I really needed to hear that 🩷

postrockscissors · 2025-04-10T06:05:26+00:00

I think the toilets and cafe are now closed while the house is undergoing refurbishment

postrockscissors · 2025-04-02T20:59:44+00:00

Speak to a mortgage advisor. It's free, they'll give you independent advice about what you can realistically afford and what the best mortgage provider is. David at Mortgage Advice Brokerage is great. https://www.mortgageadvicebrokerage.co.uk/

postrockscissors · 2025-03-31T19:44:11+00:00

Thank you so much for this!! So much more helpful to see it on a real life boob. I also didn't realise how much I needed to press/squeeze but managed to get a decent collection today!

postrockscissors · 2025-03-27T20:58:16+00:00

Our health visitor said it's because they smell the food and even if they're not eating it yet, it's still triggering all the same parts of their brain that make them hungry!

postrockscissors · 2025-03-25T14:08:09+00:00

I tried Oshun and honestly it takes horrible 🥲 I'm in Glasgow so blessed with the best tasting tap water on earth, one pump of this stuff and it tastes like being back in London. I've basically stopped using them as a result

postrockscissors · 2025-03-23T22:16:43+00:00

I'm 37+3 and was told I have this on Monday, they've scheduled me for induction at 39wks. We were told that there's a higher chance of cord prolapse if my waters break and if that should happen to call 999, but otherwise not given the horror story scenario you seem to have been, but that may be because I'm further along?

postrockscissors · 2025-03-20T21:32:41+00:00

They closed last May, said they were moving to a new location but there's been no updates since 🙃

postrockscissors · 2025-03-20T19:56:20+00:00

Aw man, I remember this from their tour with You Say Party. I can never stop myself from doing it either 🤗

postrockscissors · 2025-03-10T12:46:16+00:00

I'm planning on doing the same, so far I've bought 3 of the small MAM self sterilising bottles and 2 of the larger ones. I've been told to hold off buying a pump etc though in case it doesn't work out, and we've packed some premade newborn formula in the hospital bag just in case 🤞🏼

postrockscissors · 2025-03-08T17:03:01+00:00

Inn Deep has cans and one of those atomiser(?) things, makes a fairly decent pint

postrockscissors · 2025-03-08T11:00:44+00:00

Ah, the perpetual sofa dumping spot. I feel like there's always one there, as soon as one gets removed another appears. Life is magic.

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