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Morning again.. Thanks pickle for the advice and your story, very reassuring.. It was all a bit crazy last night, jaws is sleeping now.. I'm waking him every 3 or so hours and trying him at the breast to which he latches on, sucks twice and the. Either stares at me or goes ballistic.. I then give him in a syringe the collostrum I exressed before and then we do the cup and for example at 4 this morning he had just over 15 mls.. I am all out of collostrum now ie in a syringe so I'm cup feeding this morning and then exressing like mad today, can't wait til my milk comes in!!!

Morning all.. Yep he will sleep on part er and thankfully I've now gotten 2 hours so it's my shift.. Thank you for replying, I feel I'm going mad with tiredness.. I think we are so paranoid about having him in the bed in case something happens to him.. Should we buy a bed nest? Fushia if you could describe the Sleeping position that would be fab please! It's quite overwhelming ESP in the middle of the night so thank you for your support.. My milk isn't in yet so I'm hand expressing collostrum and topping him up with aptamil via a cup, he isn't hugely interested in feeding just mostly sleeping - again is this normal? Had inky one poo nappy yesterday (a very large one) but aren't they meant to be up feeding and pooing up to 12 times in a 24 hour period? So many questions, so little caffeine!! Morning!! Xx

Is this normal? Our little bundle arrived 2 days ago and unless held won't sleep (unless of course midwife puts him to bed then he settled right away).. Is this right? I'm assuming he is just new and Wa ts cuddles and I should be giving them? Beuond exhausted so would love ideally for him to at least sleep fr a couple hours in his bedside crib so I can get some sleep.. Thanks x

Ellie - just back from having my baby at tommies and honestly they were superb! I cannot speak highly enough f them and I would rec them wholeheartedly!!

Slims - so you are the dog owner? If so why did you have your dog off the lead? I was witness to it and I must say from a distance it absolutely did not come across as friendly nor something that is right to do even if it was friendly - I accept all situations can be interpreted in many ways.. Unfortunately your dog again from a distance did no seem particularly friendly an it disturbed me to a level where I took a picture in case it needed reporting as the situation came across as quite menacing if I'm honest. Do you think it is acceptable given the amount of foot traffic in the street to have your dog unleashed for starters and barking up at a child who had to climb up on to the roof of the entrance to a building? If it was so friendly why was the child not patting your dog? I would appreciate you not reducing this to anything to do with race or even more ridiculously so - class. No one mentions anything about that but you.. I wouldn't give a sh&t if the people involved were black, White, green or red my view of the behaviour would be exactly the same..

I'm yet to have my baby but thus far have been with tommies and I've found them to be brilliant.. I've developed gestational diabetes and the care has been exceptional.. Midwives have been great and upon being classed as hugh risk have seen lots of midwives, consultants and doctors and it's all been very smooth.. Tour of the birthing ward showed it to be a nice environment.. That is my experience to date so other than that I can't help.. I have no experience of kings.. Hope that helps..

This on top of the other thread is so helpful.. One thing I'm struggling to find is tena pants - any clue where in ed I find these? Thanks! X

Can someone have some papadums with mango chutney, a butter chicken and some aubergine for me pls!! X

We get them on oakhurst as well, jaws is about to go spare over it! If we can club together and complain ( if you think it will make a difference) x

ive heard greendale is much better but I have no direct experience.. Also try bright horizons in the sains car park and gumboots on crystal palace road.. you are right to be doing it now, my bump has been on the list for 3 months and Im not due til nov and they all esp the gumboots had a long waiting list. xx

I've had it pretty much the entire time and crazy as it sounds sucking on fruity polos and callipos really helps... Outside of that I don't have any advice sorry!! Hope it let's up..

BUMP Cant seem to get this to be a sticky topic no matter how many times I ask nicely..

bloody hell that's terrible!! Im always on a bus / train facebooking etc and never give a second thought to who might be eyeing my phone up!! thanks for the heads up and I hope you are ok..

Just FYI for anyone reading before travelling.. I got the 6.08 which left only a few mins late, was super packed though..

Thanks am at lb and all trains delayed (not unexPected I guess).. Will wait a bit and the try to get a 343 or 40.. X

Has anyone been through London bridge yet? Trying to work out if I chance it or try to get a 40 instead.. thanks!

i cant make it again tonight sorry, it was my bday on sunday and a friend of mine who couldnt make it to my celebrations is cooking me dinner.. Definitely next week! x

I cant wait for xmas and I do hope we have loads of lights, mulled wine etc etc.. I think its the best time of year..

thanks all.. have got some disposable knickers and also two pairs of tena lady pants (thanks buggie).. I think I will plan on wearing one of my mothercare sleeping bras, a button up vest top (if I can find one) and nothing on the bottom (a hospital gown if they give me one for walking around or a depending on what i can pick up fro primarny something from there).. I have maternity pjs already which are super comfy and one pair of yoga pants so I'll pack those too.. xxx

SO SORRY this happened to you.. Hope you are ok x

Brilliant ladies thanks, that's ?80 you have saved me this week!.. really really appreciate it.. Jules x

Im back with yet another question making sure Im not ludicrously blowing my cash on something I dont need.. The below link has been suggested to me as a 'godsend' for the hopsital stay etc.. Is it worth it? Im picturing anything Im wearing getting quite bloody or messy during the birthing process so I would envisage them then having to peel me out of it right before the actual birth? Dont want to look awful but dont want to go over the top either.. maternity gown

I would definitely be interested. thanks x

thanks everyone so much for your views, it really helps as to be honest as a first time mum to be I think I need absolutely everything! Ive decided not to get a bottle warmer so you have all just saved me ?50! thanks again x

I agree, pepper steak, home made chips and a crispy salad with balsamic vinegar.. YUM!!! Otherwise a turkey, bacon and mushroom hotpot - i have the recipe indoors it is a slimming world, no good for tonight but I can always get you a copy another day.