Search results

We changed to a cup probably when she was around 18m. She had dropped her milk intake anyway as she had milk with cereal and cheese/yog etc so she only has milk at bedtime. When she started asking for it during the day I used to give it her cold in a cup so she learnt the difference between...

Hello! Congratulations! Speaking as a midwife I would say we advise against buying them, partly for the reason that you've said but also because you don't know what you're listening for (cord/placenta/your pulse can all make you think you have heard baby's heartbeat). The best way of ensuring...

Not personally but I know people who have and swear by it. Hope it helps Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

Happy new year! Yes I've got 2 covers. Xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

It could also be 4month sleep regression, that's quite common and normal too. It will pass though! Hopefully quickly. Don't worry about the menthol, I don't know the reasoning behind it, but I'm sure a little won't have done any harm. Now you know! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

My placenta was right in the middle at the front so I felt things around the sides and bottom but only after about 28 weeks and even then it was sporadic. I found if I lay on my left side I could feel more, it was obviously just how it was positioned in relation to her! As she got bigger and...

I had dreadful heartburn from 7 weeks. It got so bad that I ended up with 150mg ranitidine twice a day (on prescription) as otherwise I couldn't eat anything. I also had gaviscon tablets as a just in case but didn't often need them. There will be things that make it worse, you need to watch out...

Yeah what Katie said tbh. Try not to let it worry you. As you say, you're lighter than with Amelia and she maybe wasn't very good. I weighed more than you with Abigail and no one said anything to me/wrote anything. Next time I will be less but my tummy is def wobblier and bigger so they may...

Ooo congrats to everyone! Lots to catch up on. I just snuck under the weight for being consultant led where I am. Literally just! I was 12st 4lb when I got my BFP. I was careful about what I ate but I didn't really have an appetite for a lot of sweet stuff etc. I ate a lot of cereal in the...

:o And I thought we spent a lot on food! As you all know I shop at aldi quite a lot ( ;) ) so a shop for us is rarely over £70 and that's when we've got cleaning stuff, nappies, toilet roll etc. I maybe do one of those every 3 weeks? Then I shop at sainsburys/tesco/wherever for the bits aldi...

Me too. Always got cold feet. Hot water bottle every night at the moment. X

We've got a variety, she's just outgrowing 12-18 so we've moved upwards. Got some Disney asda ones and so far they are ok and some mothercare ones which were in the sale but they are quite small size wise def won't be lasting as long as the asda ones. She's getting some for chistmas from my...

My hv said to not bother with follow on milk as it's sweeter and they sometimes don't like the transition to cows milk. She also said iron wise that as long as they eat a healthy diet it shouldn't be a problem x

Has she just had her jabs by any chance? I found the rotavirus one made Abigail really pukey for a while. If not maybe try going back to 4oz but feed her more often? Maybe her tummy isn't quite ready to take 5oz in one go but her appetite is?

If you enter discount1 at the checkout you get 10% off as well! X

Ladies, have just received an email from these people with their Christmas shoes. They are brilliant. Their shoes/slippers are really well made and are fab for wobblers and crawlers as the soles are leather so they don't slip. I found with the more solid slippers, she kept tripping over but...

I struggled a bit too but I started doing things in the house and taking her with me. So hoovering/cleaning/sweeping/putting washing away etc etc. it passed the time for sure as it was all stuff I used to do when she was asleep. We also went out most days. I'm not a group person really apart...

I agree with Katie. Have you got any pain around your shoulders? Like right at the top of your arms? And it might be worth seeing if you can bring your gp appt forward. If they do want to send you for a scan you don't want to have to wait until Monday. Try not to worry about baby though, and if...

That sounds nice! We had a Lamaze giraffe which she liked. His feet each did different things/made different sounds and he rattled. X

Bit of a random question ladies but have any of you got a will? And/or life insurance? Heard some sad news today about a friend of a friend, he was only 38 and died suddenly last night from 'blood problem' so that could mean anything! Thing is he's married with 3 kids. And apparently has no life...

Ladies, wholly off topic about babies/pregnancy etc but curious....what do you all do about shaving legs/waxing? Reason being I had a full leg wax before I went to center parcs. It was only 10days ago and I've already got hair coming through. That in itself isn't unusual, my hair grows really...

Whoop! Well done! X

Hi hun, since you had Emily have you always bled? Or had it stopped? And now come back? Just wondering if you have any retained products? Xx

Hope it helps! A little while ago someone asked about Christmas presents. Well I cannot recommend this enough! It's brilliant and she loves it. The teapot sings different songs depending what setting you put it on and makes different noises. It's a shame it's a bit girly IMO but if I had a boy...

Sorry to hear she's not her normal self. Has anything changed that you can tell? Are you bfing or ffing? And is she pooing? Xx

:( that's such a shame, hope you start to feel better soon. Glad you've got support but you're right, you want to be able to enjoy him! How long did they say the headache will last? Xx

What contraception are you on Jess? If you don't kind me asking? Or aren't you? Just wondering, when it had the depo and the mini pill I bled all the time. Xx

Sorry to hear you're struggling. I had one and mine caused a few issues but it did settle down after a week or so. Day 4-5 is the worst as all the nerves are on fire then but it should start to improve in the next day or 2. Are you taking any painkillers? Re your bed rest/epidural, are you in...

Ladies, I dont know if any of you have tried these? They are currently £1 a bag in sainsburys and Abigail loves them. Has this one tonight and we tried the cheese and tomato one a few days ago. No added nasties/preservatives and they heat in 40secs! Fab for a starving toddler who is screaming...

Yes I got it a few times after, really made me catch my breath! It's posh name is mittelschmerz and it affects quite a few people (20%) I remember rightly. Number of causes but none harmful. Good news is it often a temporary thing. Exciting times ahead! Xx

No she's never had any vitamins bar the healthy start ones that did actually taste of banana. She hasn't had them for a while tbh but might start again now we are heading into winter xx

I would give it a go and see how you get on, that's what we did. One night we didn't wake her, then She then woke us at 3am for a feed so went back to waking her and then one night she refused it put her back to bed and she slept through. No harm in seeing what occurs! X

Well done for being brave, we've seen it all and at least you know! What anti inflammatories were you prescribed? Seems a shame they gave you the wrong ones xx

Ahh, well here it's expected you go a local one though you do get 3 choices, there is no list for out of area, it's allocated much as you said, and if there is space at the end of allocating everyone else you might get a space but is by no means guaranteed hence you dot need to worry until the...

We haven't thought about christmas much yet tbh. We got her a happy land fairy cottage from early learning centre last year as it was half price so she will have that. She will likely get an igglepiggle from us/Santa, she loves him that much. No ideas other than those! Agree toys that can be...

School?? :o Here you automatically get the info the September before they start. How old are they there? Here it's the September after they turn 4 xx

Don't know if anyone needs anything but sainsburys have a baby event on. They have lots of 2 for £3 on organix snacks etc and nappies and wipes on offer. X

Have a lovely time xx

Quick pushchair question ladies....when/if you have a second, what are you thinking of doing pushchair wise, can yours convert? We've got an icandy peach which we got second hand. I love it and would be loath to give it up/sell it. It's a peach 1 so the converter kit is hard to come by as they...

Mmm. There is clearly something going on though! Hope you get some answers from the gp X

Noooo don't go near them with anything like that. Keep it clean, lots of showers, pat dry and keep changing your pads regularly. The only reason I would suggest having a look (you can do it yourself with a mirror) is just to see how it's healing generally, or if it's angry looking. If it's angry...

Shame about the gain but I agree with the others-there's clearly other stuff going on! Hope you get some answers. Good luck xx

I know it sounds silly but are you taking painkillers? Ibuprofen and paracetamol are both fine for bfing. Also, have you had a look to see if it's healing ok?

Where are you going? Belated happy birthday! X

Thanks girls. Took us a couple of months so fingers crossed for next time! :) x

Need to share.......Benn and I have been talking and we are going to ttc number 2 in January! Eeeeeee! So excited. We had discussed it before but never officially set a date as such, it was just 'next year'. Though i knew in my mind what I wanted, it's nice to know he agrees...

Congrats think, she's lovely. Sounds like you did an ace job xx

Yeah take it slowly would be my advice especially as you're starting really early. I know you have no option and it's going well but I would stick to veg and fruit purées for a while. Maybe try carrot in a day or two? Or butternut squash? Or you could try apple? Glad it's still goin well anyway xx

Aww look at those eyes! She's gorgeous. Well done and congratulations xx

Yeah I agree with Frances, I would add a bit more water. Have you got space for an ice cube tray? You can spread it into the cubes and then slide it somewhere? Easier to take out cubes when you need them then xx

Aww he's lovely. He looks like Jacob doesn't he?? X

Yeah what the others said! Try and stop at home as long as you can as long as everything is ok and keep us posted! Exciting times! X

This! X

Sounds good hun. Obv the right move. I'm sure there is one of those meme things that sometimes life as a parent, will see if I can find it....

It can be hard for some and not for others. Keep an open mind hun, see how you go and take each step as it comes. Xx

You look lovely. Hope you have a nice time! Xx

I guess it depends what you mean by strain but I don't think you're alone. Wonderful though they are I think having a baby is such a life changing event and although Benn is generally very good I get really irritated with him at times and I can't not tell him! Which means we get a bit grumpy! I...

I would say it depends. At our trust if you're a normal straightforward induction for post dates with no issues you can get in the pool once you're in established labour and the process is out. You can use it for pain relief before actually as well but that doesn't happen that often. At our...

That's brilliant well done. I always think pics are great cos you can really see the difference! Hope the scan etc gives you the answers you need xx

Mine started as period pain/achey lower back. I never lost my plug properly until I was in labour and even then not much. The pain then developed into more pain...but she was back to back and a monster! Xx

Yup, just the normal one. Brooklea Greek style it's called, the dark blue pot. Re sandwiches etc we are a full fat butter household as I think personally think it's better for us than margarine after reading an article on it! Aparently it's only a few molecules away from plastic! Anyhow, that's...

Hi Sammie I agree with the others don't worry, I've been there! Just checked in Abigail's red book and she could only roll front to back at 8 1/2 months and back to front at 9 1/2 so quite late really. And just because she could do it didn't mean that she did! She hated spending time on her...

Gosh. Hungry boy! X

Good for you! :) hope you get your coffee. Think we are all tired today! I had a terrible nights sleep, not baby related, but i feel like poo this am! Keep having hot sweats.....like I wake up soaking wet-sheets/pjs etc. :(

I didn't get on well with the pills, any of them, or the injection! So coil for me as well. Hope you settle down soon, at least it should be free from your body if you're thinking about trying in the new year! X

Just plain Greek yoghurt hun. Or Greek style. The full fat stuff obv. They often just contain milk. That's it! And obv yoghurt cultures but no sugar etc. I did try her with full fat natural yog but it's quite sharp though she might like it now tbh. As with most of my shopping I tend to get it...

Tbh they don't have a huge selection at the one near me but I think they have some called truly scrumptious? And they have all seemed good. They are organic and British. Their mamia fruit purées are fine-look exactly like Ella's kitchen! They often have Heinz stuff as well and snacks like rice...

Looks ace as usual. Glad you had a nice weekend xx

Blimey. He will go pop! :) x

We found her hands got really dry esp as she is a thumb sucker. I had some nipple cream left - lansinoh. It doesn't have to be wiped off when you feed so I figured it would be ok on her hands! Other than that I don't know....I'm sure it will pass! X

Have found the list and a few other bits and bobs about introducing textures and a couple of v popular recipes with Abigail. X the chicken and apricot one was really nice, did a big pot and we had it with rice x

The aldi ones are really nice. Think it's chicken risotto and sweetcorn? Seemed v popular anyway. and their fruit ones are lots cheaper than Ella's kitchen and are the same! X

Yes the pouches are good. There are loads of nice ones and I used to get the ones that were on offer. They are really good for when you're out and you can't keep home made food cold or reheat it properly. I even have a few now for standby emergencies though now she can eat most things life is a...

Yes she can have meat and fish and lentils now. Protein basically! Her kidneys will be able to handle it now. With lumps You can mash with a fork and get progressively less mashed if that makes sense. I just give her whatever we have generally. Cottage pie, spag Bol, lasagne, roast dinner etc...

:( hope he improves! It may be 4month sleep regression isn't helping either? Hope you get some rest today xx

I didn't do it at 17weeks hun but is it worth thinking about hungry baby milk? Even just a bottle or 2 a day? Might buy you some time xx

Ladies. Quick question which is probably more relevant for those who have weaned/are weaning.....what do you do with solid pooey nappies? See I flush the poo down the toilet cos it tends to fall off easily and I just think that's where is seems best to go....means that the bin doesn't smell as...

:( sorry it hear you've not been good lately Jess. Glad the drs are investigating. The retained products if there are any could be playing havoc with hormones in general and could be causing you not to lose weight, can trick your body into feeling pregnant and all sorts! Hope you feel better...

You might well find he's ready Katie even at 19 weeks esp if he's a big boy. There is loads of info/recipes on the internet and various books. Veggie purees that you can mix and match are handy! Carrot and pea was a huge hit in this house. Sounds weird but it's really nice! Xx

Loads of sleeping! :) and tea an biscuits! Won't last long xxx

Hope he gets better soon. We found Sophie was popular as well. As was a cold raw carrot, a long thin one xx

Poor Oliver. Could def be jabs though. Did he have the rotavirus one? Abigail went really sicky after that for a few days (spectacularly so in fact...and I was used to sick anyway!) it settled after a few days though and it didn't seem to bother her. Hope he's improved. If he's still having wet...

Congratulations! Welcome little henry. Hope it's all going well. You did brilliantly! Xx

How did you get in tonight? Hope you're ok! X

She will have as much as she needs hun, try not to worry. If she's had enough she just won't drink any more. Xx

How's it going Jess? You're doing well with your gym! I keep meaning to start the shred again but somehow never got round to it...

Mmm yum yum. To all of them! Xx

Aww she's lovely. Congratulations. Don't forget to post your birth story! We like a nice story! Xx

Ladies, I don't know if it's relevant to you locally but the halfords near me are clearing old stock and have graco size 1 car seats going for £20! I asked the man and he said they are refurbishing and need the room, he said they are still meeting current regs (going on prev conversation a week...

There are a few sling libraries near us as tink said, there is even a sling swing group starting soon! (Where you dance around with your baby in a sling I assume....). Personally we didn't get on with them once she got big enough to wriggle, I tried a closer one, a mei tai and a kari-me and she...

Well done, it's better than on! Is it all moving around and distributing itself differently? You might be losing inches rather than weight maybe? Your pics look great though, you're def going to get there! X

Good luck! Xx

I've used both Huggies and boots and I prefer Huggies but boots are fine. I like tr Huggies ones as they have the strips down the side and are easier to put on/take off. I went to one parent and baby session and wasn't too impressed, it cost me £4.50 and apart from the fact they got some rubber...

That looks amazing. What is it??!! Xx

I found that, I could see hers under her gums for ages, they looked some days like they were about to poke through and then other days were hardly noticeable. Then they just appeared but in the order they are supposed to. If he doesn't seem bothered I wouldn't worry xx

They look amazing! Yum yum. I know you know the plans upside down but are you drinking enough water? Xx

I think they are all nice but I like the pink Aztec one the best, I think the colour looks nice and it just suits you xx

They say infacol doesn't often work but you won't do her any harm by continuing it just in case it does for her. My best advice is to wind her really really well and try some tummy massage etc which might help relax her muscles and let it move along. Also bicycling legs works too. Do you have a...

Aww that's a shame but at least it's off! I find sometimes morning weigh ins and evening can be vastly different. Good luck for this week xx

The coop near me have all batchelors pasta n sauce, low fat supernoodles and savoury rice for 50p each.

Aww fingers crossed he is ok. We had a sleepy baby or a day or so and a few Nasty nappies with te first jabs but otherwise nothing really xx

On the maxi cosi website (the only company that makes them here at the moment) it says you can use it til 4. It's a bit confusing tbh. I'm sure it will all become clear over time! X

Mmm indeed penny! I would be interested to see how you're supposed to fit a four year olds legs in the second stage one! We have a maxi cosi at present with the isofix base and it is very good I have to say, very sturdy and easy for the in laws to fit rather than faffing with a belt and I see...

They must be making new car seats then surely? As there is no way Abigail would still fit in hers now, she's just too tall. And she's only 13months x

We could tilt the base of the car seat up a bit which bought us more time, I don't know if that will help for you? Also, halfords sometimes to sales etc so maybe keep your eyes open and you might get a good deal. We were very lucky that when our inlaws ordered theirs for they grandson amazon...

I thought she was ready to move earlier but tried her in it at home and it was too big for her so left it a bit. Why don't you try him and see what you think? X

I think we moved when she was about 10months. Maybe a little before. I just judged it on her size. Her feet were right up against the car seat in the back and the straps that were going over her shoulders were curved if that makes sense, so they were coming up and over rather than straight...

Homemade hobnobs....TELL ME MORE!! Looks good as usual. You are so going to smash your target! Fingers crossed for rob. It's horrible when they keep you waiting Xx

Are you allowed any visors in the front? I'm not sure you are....but in any case mine aren't v good tbh so I wouldn't recommend them! Sorry! Xx

It's one of those things I think guys, we had the same issue last year. It doesn't seem to bother them as much when they are a bit bigger we have found. Ours says 28Cbut she's just in a t shirt and a 0.5togbag and have opened all the windows upstairs,left her door open and will pull it too when...

The advice is 6 months but every baby is different. Certainly they say no less than 17weeks as their gut isn't closed and you risk increasing their chance of developing allergies. We started at just over 5months when she shoved a sausage in her mouth! See how you go. The main thing to watch for...

From what she said they literally do everything. Feed you, dress you, hair, make up the works xx

That's brilliant! Our consultant was telling us all about being in the mag, sounds like an amazing day out and I think you would be ace inspiration! You've done so well. Xx

That's brilliant, well done you xx

Well done! I think I need to look at this challenge.... Any news on hubby's job? Xx

They can take it out no problems Jess. My advice would be (an I guess Katie would agree ;) ) is to avoid your gp for contraception and go to the local family planning clinic or similar. They are much better able to advise and a lot have drop in clinics so you can fit it around your two boys xxx

Jess I agree with the others, go back and get something different! Hormones don't agree with me and like the others I bled a lot with cerazette and depo. So I had the coil and will be getting another. Don't have to think about it for 5yrs then! Katie my mum used to swear by brown sugar in warm...

Looks ace! Looks like you're back on track xx love cars btw

Looks yummy as usual! Need a burger in a bowl soon. Nom nom xx

Bet you can wait! Sounds like Emily is getting on well! Xx

It happens. Don't worry. I'm having one of them too! X

Day 82: screw the diet-cheese and cider it is! :)

That's fine hun, just let her tell you how much and when. She will settle into more of a routine in a week or two. Ignore what it says on the side of the box, every baby is different x

Must catch up! Day 75 (last tues) hen night at guides went well Day 76 (weds) sure something nice happened... Day 77 (thurs) Benn taking Abigail to get weighed at the hv clinic...have been trying to get him to go for a year and finally succeeded (I was at work) Day 78 (fri) first shoes for...

I would say worth a go if you can-I couldn't reach to do it properly and didn't want to ask Benn....

Hope it helps and he's better soon xx

Exciting! How you feeling? When is your scan? X

Are you getting enough sleep hun? I realise that sound like a stupid question considering you're 35weeks but I felt awful and really headachy if I hadn't slept enough. I didn't sleep that great at night towards the end but once Benn had got up and gone to work at about half seven I would get up...

I bought some when we were starting cos that's what everyone has right?!? And I got the reduced sugar ones. And was still gobsmacked at how much sugar there was. That said I figured now and again wouldn't hurt. But she hated them. Wouldn't touch them. So I ate them as I love rusks and haven't...

Probably growth spurt Jess, you will soon know as he will likely settle down soon. Hope it's a quick one! Xx

The happyland stuff is great from early learning centre. Congrats kez by the way! Love the name x

Are you actively ttc then Frances? How exciting......:D

I'm feeling exactly the same, I think it's normal. I've asked a few friends and they said the same-one said she fell pregnant when her boy was a year old and she sobbed for a good few days as she felt she wouldn't love another as much etc (even though it was planned!) but she said obviously she...

Ah poor little dude. We didn't use them tbh but didn't have the issues you do! I just make sure her nails are short with no sharp corners. Baby nail clippers are the best I've found, rather than scissors etc x

Can't see them on the app. What's their proper title? There are the 'normal' ones with peach, blueberry etc but nothing that says mini xx

The 100g pots x

I'm so behind!! Day 71: Abigail's birthday Day 72: winning first prize for Victoria sponge at the local village fair!! Day 73: carvery dinner-yum yum Day 74 (yesterday): getting everything all ready for guides tonight - doing a hen party for one of my leaders! X

Aww so cute xx

Strawberry and blueberry are 1 syn, honey is 1.5 and lemon is 2.5

We haven't got a walker or jumperoo, she wasn't keen on the door bouncer or I think I would have got a jumperoo they look ace! We got given a 'spaceship' as we call it-you know the round thing with a hole in the middle and toys etc around. She loves it and it's been so useful.

Do you just get smp Katie? Or occupational as well? I'm no use I'm afraid nelly as I was able to average all of mine across the time I had off so it was roughly the same each month. I too got a complex calculation but didn't understand it xx

Day 69: pizza and prosecco for dinner Day 70: making a certain little persons birthday cake...

Thanks , The letter just says RH antibodies - for rhesus blood groups It says not to worry, booked appointment tomorrow afternoon, wish they would put a leaflet in or something, they do friday clinics good job i didn't get the letter monday ha ha ! X Ah ok, could be a number of things...

Hope you had a good day! Xx

We had a chair thing from Argos which was good as it worked in the shower(don't have a bath), once she outgrew our baby bath, was a mesh type thing, but she struggled after a while and would try and escape so we have just plonked her in the shower tray and hosed her down for a long time now. We...

What does it actually say? Can help if you let me know what. Could be a number of things. Don't google! ;) And don't panic xx

I agree with the others. Would rather pass my antibodies on to the baby, and it only stung a little bit. X

Day 68: finding out my favourite aspalls cider is back at the pub! Not slimming world friendly but makes me happy!

Day 65: drying washing outside Day 66: nice dinner when I got home from work Day 67(Sunday): cuddles in bed with Abigail

Yes you're right, I have no objection to the stretch marks I just wish it didn't looks as floppy as it does! But I guess I am the only one who can remedy it! X

In the spirit of sisterly solidarity here are mine, v similar to yours. I think mine look worse in real life! I have some really wrinkly skin right at the bottom above my pubic bone but actually that doesn't bother me....they are fading though, the ones further up on my tummy are now silver and...

I only got a little line, it wasn't that obvious and it went after. Stretch marks less so....got loads of them! X

Maybe so hun but I hope not! Otherwise it doesn't matter how slim I get I will never be wearing a bikini! Bin bags all the way! X

Might have a look at that if the shred doesn't work! I felt it was I just need to get back into it. Though those bits were still there but maybe I didn't give it long enough. I've got some bio-oil I might try as well. Xx

Right ladies, a little advice needed please. I have always had a bit of a 'tummy' (or little pot belly if you like, just under my tummy button) it's just one of those things I've accepted, it's always been there, my mum has it, so does my sister. Never minded too much. Until now. I am happy to...

Looking forward to seeing some photos! Wouldn't worry about the pizza, you have to live! And you're doing so well generally xx

Chances are hun it's just one of those things, especially if her poo is changed as well. Don't feel bad xx

For me they returned properly about 9 months but I was still bfing. I had a few mini ones around 6-7months but they were v little and didn't last long. Back to normal now and I hate it! :(

Day 64: wine. Nuff said!

Day 60: wedding of a uni friend-lovely day Day 61: lie in til 9am Day 63 (today): trip to the seaside with my little monkey

That is AMAZING! Well done you. Lots of shiny stickers! ;) Slimmer of the week month an year me thinks. Xx

Am waiting with anticipation to see what your loss is! You've done so well xx hope Connor is better today x

At least! Bet you will get loads of shiny stickers! :) glad it's all going well xx

Yeah I was going to suggest calpol. You could try the end of a toothbrush? It's obv long and hard and he can move it to the sore bit xx have you got a Sophie? We found that really useful and it's washable xx

That's a lovely story Jess well done! You look so good afterwards! Xx

Day 58: Chicken and chips for tea Day 59: giggles from Abigail while playing peek a boo.

You look fab! Hope things carry on improving and his eye improves x

I think I got stuff ready in a pile from about 30weeks but was packed at about 34weeks. Mostly anyhow. Re sizes of pjs, I would go a couple of sizes bigger than you used to be comfy in. I think I got a few sets that were 16-18, cheaply ones from tesco/asda but they washed well and were really...

How you doing Jess? Hope the backache is better, food looks ace, well done for being back on it. What did you decide to do about the feeding in the end? Hope it's going well, whatever you chose xx

I'm behind! Day 54 (Sunday): relaxing while Abbie napped Day 55 (Monday): play group and meeting friends I haven't seen for ages Day 56 (Tuesday): Benn taking Abigail swimming while I slept - he's really starting to embrace and look forward to his time off with her Day 57 (today): Abigail...

Do you know I was exactly the same! I didn't want her to have teeth, I loved her gummy smile! But I've got used to her two little gnashers at the front now and her 4 top ones have just come through all at once with no problems really. She can bite a lot better now. Glad I've stopped feeding...

Yeah I would agree with the others Kirsty, just feed him when he's hungry at the moment and maybe increase it to 5oz so he can have it if he wants. It will settle down in a bit. He's a big boy so it will take more to feed him than a tiddly 6lb baby. Stick with it, it does improve! X

They are fab photos. Hope your first night went ok! X

I'm sure it will be. You will def have had a big loss anyway. Try and remember to drink loads of water over the next week or so, flush out all that fluid and nasties that have built up xx hope you are on your way home xx

Aww that's cute. How big was she?

Abigail was born at the end of June so it was hot hot hot for the first few weeks. I used to put her in a sleeveless vest and baby grow and the tuck a knitted blanket round if it felt cool. On some nights it was so hot in our room (26C was the hottest!) I just put a baby grow on but then tucked...

Congrats hun and what a whopper! He's gorgeous. That's at least 10lb gone already!:) Hope you get home soon and the meeting of brothers goes well xxx

Ooo not long! Am loving the live updates! Xx

Ah that's nice. Boy or girl? Xx

Hope all is going well! :) am waiting with baited breath.............xxx

Aww that's a shame hun, try not to let it get to you, we all put weight on and change shape, it's unavoidable! As you say your oh is supportive and loving and that's what matters and your end result will be amazing! Tell you what I did find though, the looser and floatier my clothes, the bigger...

Yay! Keep us posted. Good luck xx

Day 53: nice time catching up with friends at the birthday party....and rocky road. Yummy.

Mmmmm nom nom.

I wouldn't worry hun, I'm guessing you will have more scans? If so they will keep checking all is well. Their tummies can squash don't worry xx

Aww that's lovely! My sister was there (she's in the navy) helping escort them around to the tea tent, different places etc and she said it was fab.

Yeah we had that problem. Especially with full fat yoghurt. 1spoon for Abigail, 2 spoons for mummy.....

Day 52: sorting out my cupboards and throwing out rubbish! :)

Ooo yum yum. Looks nice x

Ah I see. Rubbish. Hope it all sorts itself out xxx

Ahh. Doesn't sound as if they are trying very hard does it? You wanted to leave didn't you? X

Yeah that's not very many really. Does that include your healthy extras? Low cal intake over a longish period of time can send your body into starvation mode long term so it holds onto food. Depends on the food I think tho hence Cambridge etc can work longer term. That's my understanding of it...

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mango and peach. Yummy! :) I loved weaning her, it's loads of fun x

Yeah but you don't have to and like the others said it's vile! It is good for thickening stuff though, I once overdid the amount of water when doing carrots and the rice made it thicker so it wasn't a complete waste! Think we did banana first and then carrot. Just tried different things and then...

Day 51 (yesterday): day off plan, dinner out and Pringles! :D

Here are some bits out the Annabel Karmel book. Please note the ticks etc aren't mine, it was second hand. It's a bit prescriptive I thought but it pointed me in the direction of foods etc to try and recipes as well. I've included the ones that were popular with Abigail but tbh once I had tried...

Glad all is well, always better to be sure. Jess hope he comes soon, we need another birth story! Xx

Not wasting time at all that's that they are there for and don't let them tell you otherwise! It's your baby. He/she is precious and Important to you and that's what matters. They get paid to do their job!! Go and see them hun. Let us know how you get on xx

Ok, clearly you are worried which is understandable. Can you ring the labour ward, explain the issue and see what they say? Also I suggest you explain to your employers, and then see if you can get a taxi to the Hosp or get someone to pick you up? Go and get checked and them come back if all is...

What's up hun? They have to consider your flexible working requests xx

How many weeks are you hun? What work do you do? They have to let you go. They can't stop you. Plus you dont have to wait until tomorrow, you should be able to go to the labour ward at any time you have concerns xx

Day 49 (yesterday): outdoor cooking with the guides-sponge cakes cooked in oranges! A good BBQ one to do for kids I think.... Day 50: club 10! Whoop!

Whoop whoop whoop! 2lb off, 11st 8.5lb and.......club 10!! YES! Been so good. Am glad it's paid off. :D

Well done hun. How you feeling? How many weeks are you? Xx

Could be hormones or pain? My sister gets quick sick with hers. Have you had your iron levels checked recently? X

I like the aldi ones as they are quite damp but have also used asda, sainsburys, pampers and a few others. Always tend to get the sensitive ones just in case. They are much easier it has to be said! I have got some flannel wipes as well that I use sometimes too which are good-they came with my...

If you have no bubbles on you will be fine, it's the bubbles and jets that can cause problems. Could you not get hubby to try just rubbing some cream in gently in upwards strokes (while you lie down) and then once some of the fluid has moved you might be able to tolerate a bit stronger massage...

Day 48: seeing Abigail so pleased to see me after I woke up from my night shift :)

Just that I guess hun, you're contracting but they aren't very strong. It's a good sign. Don't go by numbers, that's just the machine trying to give it a reading! Xx

Day 47: eating dinner together as a family. Doesn't often happen so I love it when it does!

Ahh enjoy your day. If you keep feeling wet though you must go in and get checked. They usually give you 24-48hrs to go into labour after your waters go to go into labor on your own xx

Yeah it does take time. We just had to keep helping and then she started holding the handles then all of a sudden one day she picked it up and drank it herself and has done since.

Ladies who are weaning/intending to try soon, a few tips I was thinking of today.... Ice cube trays freeze veg really well, easy to get out, fruit not at all, especially if it's got dried fruit in like dates/apricots/prunes as they are much stickier and they don't pop out and you end up digging...

Day 45: finding out Abigail hadn't swallowed a coin she had managed to get out of my purse...they used a metal detector on her!! Better than an x-Ray though and she thought it was hilarious. Not do much me! Phew. I've aged about 20years.

Yeah they can trickle. I'd go in and get them to check. Put a clean pad on just before you go then You have something to show them. Exciting! Xx

Day 43 (yesterday): catch up and curry with friends Day 44: one step nearer completion of Abigail's Wendy house (aka the most expensive under stairs cupboard ever)

Argh that's annoying to me and I don't even see them! Is it worth having a one on one with your mum? And saying you don't trust her and won't be leaving him with her unless she stops messing around and interfering? Hugs hun. Can't be easy. Vent as much as you want! Xx

It's weird isn't it as in England it's advised that it's 6 months for everyone, or leave it as late as possible anyway! Though my hv did say not many babies get that far. Just follow your mummy instincts. The main thing about waiting til 17 weeks is that their gut is closed so decreases the risk...

What a lovely birth story, you did so well and the pics are lovely. You both look so happy and he is so cute. Enjoy the first few days, they are so special xxx

Hi hun Nice to see I'm not the only one! I am pretty much on track, stayed the same this week but that's ok. Have been trying new recipes out of the magazine as was suggested and been tracking everything even if I go over my syns a bit. Life just gets in the way sometimes doesn't it?! Hope...

The idea I think is that they can hold their head up and the line between their head and stomach is 'straight' so they don't inhale any food! I don't know what advice she gave you Frances but you don't have to wean her at 17 weeks hun, you can wait a while if you don't think she is ready. Xx

Woooo that's the way to do it! Let us know all about it on the announcements thread! We need a good story. Congrats again, he's gorgeous xx

Muller yogs are good but again check, not all are syn free. If you're an Aldi fan their fat free Greek yog hurts are free as well and v tasty. Hard boiled eggs, pickles (beetroot, pickled onions) and free ham are all good snacks things as well

Day 40: pizza and garlic bread! Day 41: getting a lift down to the garage to get my car and avoiding the rain Day 42: cuddles from Abigail when I collected her from her nannys after I woke up from my night shift

Its back to that what works for one doesn't for another! Try it and see. We gave her chicken one night and she had a bad tummy. Could have been coincidence but didn't do it again for a while. It's good fun though. Especially now when we eat out she eats with us xx

Wahh so much to catch up on! Nights are pants! Congrats Dougal-must have missed that! How you feeling? Gtt testing times vary from hops to Hosp. We do it around 25 weeks if you're at risk, and can test up to 35weeks if you show signs of it. After that you have to check your blood sugars for a...

Good luck! I am very dark, I could count 2 grey hairs before and during pregnancy. I now have many many more! When my preg hair fell out when it grew back there was considerably more grey! :( I have never had to dye it or wanted to for that matter, but am seriously considering it now! I'm only...

Not long then Jess! Exciting times! X

We had the same issue irrespective of what nappy brand we used! She went into 4+ a long time ago and is still in them now. They swamped her to begin with but we needed the extra absorbency. They go up to 44lb...? If I remember rightly? Anyhow she's 11months and 24lb and they still fit her fine...

Aww Jess that's a shame. As others have said, is it worth sitting down with John and really discussing it? If you could get someone to have Amelia for a little while then you could really discuss it without worrying she will hear/see if things get a bit heated? Obv we don't know the ins and...

:( hopefully she will improve overnight xx and you get some sleep. How you feeling? X

:( what's up with her? She better now? Xx

Day 39: sorting stuff out for a car boot we are doing tomorrow! Been trying for ages to sort it all out!

Day 38: walking in the rain - reminded me of being little!

Well done on getting to target...quick question if you don't mind, how do you attach your Sw stickers to your profile? I've looked and looked but can't see how! Thanks in advance!

i wouldn't worry hun, it's only a guide. Everyone is different. You can't force her to have it if she doesn't want it. You could try making 8 oz and if she has it then fine but if she's gaining weight ok and sleeping well she likely doesn't need more. In the same way the average adult needs...

Day 37: fish and chips for tea - Sw style!

Sounds nice! Xx

It official!! :) hope you're feeling a bit better xx

Hehe, what did you make him? Xx

Wow. That is an impressive loss! What did you do?!? X

Day 36: tidying the house! It badly needed it and I got loads sorted and put away.

I agree with the others, no real set routine! When she was little she played in her baby gym/playmat thing and in her bouncy chair and we would play with toys,sing, talk to her etc. I used to bring her with me when I was sorting washing upstairs or cooking dinner in the kitchen, but would leave...

You need tinfoil and a bottle of spray! Spray window lightly, apply tinfoil, sticks like magic and you can get it in to all the corners. Lasts months and months. Saw it on 3day nanny! Shame about your MIL. I get on with mine but she's very touchy so it's a fine line I tread sometimes...is it...

Day 35: first proper red day and have survived and actually quite enjoyed it...

Well done to all the losses! X