MSE Pregnancy Club 17

A question about : MSE Pregnancy Club 17

This is a continuation of This thread which was closed due to it's length.

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What's it about?

Back in July 06 Bailey started this thread to help all pregnant MoneySavers and their partners save on anything pregnancy-related plus give each other moral support. It's been hugely popular and now has a long list of pregnant mothers-to-be. Now it's not just for those that are pregnant but also those trying to conceive and MoneySavers that have probably already given birth and yet are probably too tired to let everyone know.

What should you do?

As well as being a great source of tips, baby-related bargains spotted, mutual support and help MoneySavers here have also gradually built up a list, adding themselves to one of these categories (the last one, people are moved to for obvious reasons!):
EDD (Estimated due date if you're pregnant)
TTC (trying to conceive if you're not) we now have 2 seperate threads for people TTC - 'Trying for a Baby' and 'Trying for a baby (12+ M/not straightforward)'
Birth List
Probably given birth but too worn out to log on list
If you want to add yourself to the list follow these steps:
Click on the link at the top of this page that says Last (it'll take you to the last page of the discussion)
Scroll down until you find the message with the very latest copy of the list in (if you use one further up the discussion other peoples' changes after that will be lost)
Copy that (highlight it and click control+c)
Click reply at the bottom of the thread to open a screen where you can past it (click control+p)
Add yourself to the list then click save
And don't feel shy. Introduce yourself, say hello and ask a question if you need to.
Plus, if you're thinking of how to cut down on nappy costs remember to have a read of the Nappy MoneySaving article too and for later down the line if you need childcare first read the Childcare Vouchers article.

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  MEDICAL ADVICE
  Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this in these circumstances: Sorry, giving or asking for medical advice is not permitted on this forum as it’s not what this site is about. While discussing medical insurance policies, cheaper ways to see consultants, cashback for alternative health treatments and how to get specific medication cheaper (legally) are all perfectly acceptable we ask you specifically not to discuss what to do in the event of certain medical problems (please see this rule on the Health Board). If you have any questions about this policy please email abuse@moneysavingexpert.com
  CODES/VOUCHERS:
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• Woo first post
• Show off!!!!
  If I find any do you want me to nab you one and post it to you? May take awile with postmen but hey I can try
  x x x x
• I kept refreshing the second to last page on the old thread and didnt realise there was another page, just thought there were no new posts let alone a new thread
  Off to do some tidying and try to ignore these pains 'belly monkey will not come today, belly monkey will not come today' and repeat X 10000!
• yay nice and fresh thanks mrs T
• EDD List
  EDD 2009
  Fidget - 20th October 2009
  Helen81- 28th October 2009
  LittleBit - 28th October 2009
  Karen1907 - 1st November 2009
  SarahOwen - 3rd November 2009
  Got it Spend it - 4th November 2009 :confused:
  Nefertare - 5th November 2009
  charliedavis - 11th November 2009
  fattybooboo - 11th November 2009
  kitty_and_gucci_2008 - 12th November 2009
  boogellyboo - 14th November 2009
  afroscot - 16th November 2009
  Charlton Taz - 21st November 2009
  daisychain80 - 25th November 2009
  glitterycloud - 30th November 2009
  faye6174 - 30th November 2009
  tracyg - 2nd December 2009
  always29 - 4th December 2009
  katster - 10th December 2009
  raggydoll - 11th December 2009
  BeenieCat - 12th December 2009
  Gravitytolls - 12th December 2009
  WrigglesRJ - 15th December 2009
  lou66 - 15th December 2009 :confused:
  MSE Andrea - 17th December 2009
  newbie_maz - 18th December 2009
  Elastigirl - 19th December 2009
  Mazcabs - 19th December 2009
  Agscully - 22nd December 2009
  aless02 - 26th December 2009
  flis21 - 26th December 2009
  Candycanes - 27th December 2009
  albionsarah - 29th December 2009
  Maybebaby80 - 30th December 2009
  meigle21 - 31st December 2009
  EDD 2010
  jonno7 - 4th January 2010
  PrincessPlaty - 6th January 2010
  jha - 8th January 2010 :confused:
  louise99 - 17th January 2010
  nicoop - 18th January 2010
  brednall- 22nd January 2010 :confused:
  charliechin - 22nd January 2010
  xkymx - 26th January 2010
  GemmaE - 29th January 2010
  three2be - 31st January 2010
  novagirl - 31st January 2010
  Nozza76 - 1st February 2010
  Iheartfreebies - 2nd February 2010
  spikeysoul - 2nd February 2010
  Becster - 5th February 2010
  Kavinam - 12th February 2010
  spike2012 - 12th February 2010
  Sarah Joanne - 16th February 2010 :confused:
  mumslave - 20th Febuary 2010
  Nikkit72 - 21st February 2010
  Somnium - 4th March 2010
  Evansangel - 7th March 2010
  kindofagilr - 8th March 2010
  gymfiend - 9th March 2010
  robbadak - 11th March 2010
  kennyjosiah(mrs) - 19th March 2010
  Nikabella - 21st March 2010
  creditwreck - 21st March 2010
  Kentmumof1 - 26th March 2010
  MoosMummy - 31st March 2010
  weezl74 - 1st April 2010
  Fishcake_random - 2nd April 2010
  Jopsey - 2nd April 2010
  Lilacbelle - 5th April 2010
  Nickynoo08 - 06th April 2010
  Mummy2mygirls - 8th April 2010
  Kelinik - 8th April 2010
  JoleneM - 15th April 2010
  Redstararnie76 - 20th April 2010
  gill_81uk - 2nd May 2010
  sweettirana - 10th May 2010
  Musogirl295 - 16th May 2010
  SkintGypsy - 17th May 2010
  scotsgirl - 19th May 2010
  angchris - 20th May 2010
  my_gorgeous_ellie-belle - 27th May 2010
  redmel1621 - 28th May 2009
  MrsTradition - 31st May 2010
  Mrs Ihenetu- 1st June 2010
  yorkygal - 4th June 2010
  mermaid85 - 16th June 2010
  mummy dumpling - 20th June 2010
  Penny pauper- 20th June 2010
  fernliebee - 22 June 2010
  TTC LIST
  durham_girl, likabu, Pooky, miss_pink, jiblets1, Melvis, Ruth.77, jmf76, Natalie6999, AnnieM, Leopardlady, smartie12, slhunte3
  BIRTH LIST
  Squishy - 6th October 2009, Elena Lesley, 8lbs 4oz
  CSH - 8th October 2009, Kieren Alexander , 8lbs 8oz
  Madwoman85 - 15th October 2009 at 24:39, Jacob James, 8lbs
  Cheapskate - 17th October 2009, Grace Agnes,
  Jennynoo - 23rd October 2009 at 4.31am , Erin
  pookie5488 - 23rd October 2009 at 12.52pm , Matthew Ryan, 5lb 4oz
  Lizziebell*80 - 24th October 2009 at 9.00pm, Lexie Lily 7lb 7oz
  Nancmat - 26th October at 3.06am , Myla , 7lb 10.5oz
  PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
  allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...
  papa-roo Dad2B- 15th October 2009
  vicstar - 17th October 2009
  Natasha8642 - 17th October 2009
  Damzel_In_Distress - 18th October 2009
  Please post your birth stories here when you have time/energy!
• Awwwww. You still have a little way to go so maybe belly monkey is just having some fun and teasing you. I swear my fishfinger only kicks when i`m about to fall asleep, or about 5 minutes before the alarm wakes me up.
  x x x
• I was just about to whinge coz TTC had a new thread and our old one was much longer....when sure enough...here it is
• Hi all.
  Boogelly, hope ur ok xx
  Well whinge time for me, I had a lovely bacon sarnie for brekkie but since then Ive had horrible stomach ache I said to DH that I almost prefer preg pains as at least i think they might be leading to something happening, this is just making me feel pants. On a plus side, when I was waiting for the bacon to grill on the george, I made a fridge cake for the first time, hope it turns out ok :-) I got the receipe out of a book I got from the library yesterday and it didnt use many ingrediants and all of which I had, yey!!
  xx
• New thread totally threw me and I forgot what I was going to write!
  You have to send off for the New Moon DVD, there's a coupon and you need a SAE for 50p or a cheque for Ј1.45. I won't be using mine so can send it to anyone that wants it OR if you want the DVD & USB stick you can go to www.newmoonpromo.co.uk - it'll cost Ј3.99. HTH
• Ooh fishcake, I'm going to try the 100's & 1000's in some cupcakes later, what a fab idea!
  EA - is strawberry ribena really that good? I want some but it's so expensive!
  Right, off to Asda before I run out of time and am late picking OH up :rolleyes:
  Catch you laters x
• Urgh, thats horrible. I'm not going to bother then, I can read the magazine stuff online so I cant be bothered. I only wanted the lovely Edward on dvd.
  My sunday is ruined.
  x x x
• oooh shiny new thread
  Morning.. I mean afternoon all. Been up a while as still struggling with sleep.
  Yay - it is my due date today. Think I'll put on FB that I shall not be on now until after baby arrives so no point posting anything on there (can't remember who did that but thought it sounds a good idea) although will obviously be on here and will prob update here before FB unless family does before me.
  Thanks for all your thoughts. I have to say i didnt mind the 4 hours in the delivery suite cause I knew the alternative was to be up worrying all night about bump. I had really hoped to have baby on time so that I could rub it in to all the people who say "the first baby is always late"! So guess unless things really pick up today guess mine is going to be a late baby.
  The only thing is I haven't planned anything this week. Not sure if I should maybe arrange lunch or something with friends, but worried about standing them up??? I shall prob go to aquanatal maybe tomorrow and wednesday if I feel awake enough.
  Hope you all have a nice Sunday, as it is raining and windy here I'm just going to watch the F1 (although I usually fall asleep part way through since I have been pregnant) and maybe have a bath and generally chill out. Plus eat sweets as we didn't end up seeing a single trick or treater as we were out
  Labour vibes and hugs to all in need. xx
• Yes its amazing lol! Its currently 2 for Ј1.49 in the co-op to
  And thanks for that website link! Im going to order that tonight will i need a promo code or anything?
  x
• Mmm I fancy strawb ribena now
  Glad all is ok karen
  Right im off to walk older dog in the hope that the fresh air makes my stomache ache jeff off, and think I might pop to lidl then and get some milk and caramel shortbread, oops!! Obviously thats just incase my fridge cake is not a success, hehe!! Be back soon xx
• I want to make a fridge cake now!! I might remind DH that he needs to go to b & q and see if he'll pop into asda for me while he's there
• Meh its so hot in here, im starting to feel faint. Only 3 hours to go
• Afternoon
  Happy due date Karen!
  Lots of labour vibes for you Helen
  Impressed by everyones baking efforts - think OH might fall down with shock if I suddenly became domesticated and made a cake So wish I could, but the couple of times I've tried they've been rubbish
  Exciting day in our house - OH got to see baby kick this morning He had a real spurt of wriggling for about half an hour, every other time I've seen OH hasn't got to me in time to see so he was really pleased Ooh & now we're decorating the nursery, OH wasn't convinced I'd be able to draw/paint a picture on the walls, but I've done a tree & 3 swallows in marker & it looks good. Just gonna paint over with white now then start on painting the pictures - debating whether to do the tree in a dark grey & birds in bright orange/red, or whether to do the tree in orange and the birds in blue...got some really dark grey leftover from our room so think we might be and do that! Must admit I'm mega excited now we're getting on with it
• Ohhh def gonna pu 100's and thousands in as well what a great idea!!!!!!
  MIL and FIL are here building a cupboard for us, its taking a lot longer than I thought it would I hope they dont come back tomorrow cos i am off work and I want to just relax