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Old Mar 11th, 2010, 06:23 AM   #1
Pluto13
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20 weeks what should I be doing


So Im trying unsuccessfully to sleep on my side

Im still wearing underwire bras should this stop

Still taking prenatals and iron tabs..

is there anything Im missing or should be doing and arent?

I havent bought anything yet, I thought after my 20 week scan which is Monday I might be a few bits. Or should I wait for the scan after that


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Old Mar 11th, 2010, 06:25 AM   #2
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Im still wearing underwire bras too but im not planning on breastfeeding. I thinnk if u r then u need to get some maternity bras.
Not sure about the tablets.
I also have my 20 week scan on monday. High Five!!!!
xx


 
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Old Mar 11th, 2010, 06:31 AM   #3
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Keep taking the prenatal vitamins right through to the end. That's what my doc. said anyway.
I have a hard time sleeping on my side too, but getting used to it because now I am generally waking up on my left side - I found that a long pillow really helps. Plus you can use it when bubs is born for feeding.
I still wear underwire bras - TBH I can't see how they will decrease my ability to breastfeed but I am open to hearing arguments to the contrary!

I started buying things at like 18 weeks. Whenever you want to, get them! Just don't leave it too late because later in your 3rd trimester you may lose steam. I have assembled our bub's crib, changing table, pushchair, wardrobe (with OH's help of course!). We have all clothes needed for first 3 months.

I don't think that you're missing anything - enjoy this time because you'll shortly be losing energy and getting new and fun symptoms. That's what's happened to me, anyway, in the past couple of weeks. I have noticed big changes. More tired, out of breath. I also had my first nosebleed yesterday - new symptom that is apparently common in pregnancy.


 
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Old Mar 11th, 2010, 06:53 AM   #4
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Thanks ladies, best of luck with the scan on Monday.

I am planning on breast feeding if I can...

Kc what clothes have you bought for the first 3 months? give us some ideas I dont know where to start gulp! Your very organised!
I thin I'll have to start getting things soon then


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Old Mar 11th, 2010, 07:01 AM   #5
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I stopped wearing underwired bra's as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I don't have very big boobs but this is my first pregnancy and I want to do everything right! I wish I could still wear my underwired bra's though non underwired ones aren't very nice.

Keep taking your prenatals until baby pops out! They need the nutrients throughout so keep on with them!

And I started buying stuff when I was like 5 weeks haha I was so excited


 
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Old Mar 11th, 2010, 07:13 AM   #6
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Kc what clothes have you bought for the first 3 months? give us some ideas I dont know where to start gulp! Your very organised!
I thin I'll have to start getting things soon then
I posted a list in an earlier thread

Newborn
Outfits : 2
Sleepsuits: 2
Baby gros (i.e. no feet): 2
Hats: 4
Mittens: 3 pairs
Cardigans: 4
Sleepsacks (can be used 0-6 months I believe): 4

0-3 months
Sleepsuits: 14
Babygros: 23
Outfits: 3 (shirts and trousers)
Socks: 4 pairs
Hats: 5

Bibs: 12
Burp cloths: 7
Muslin cloths: 12
Blankets: 8
Towels: 3

I really like to be prepared! I have even washed them all & they are in bub's wardrobe, hehe


 
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Old Mar 11th, 2010, 07:31 AM   #7
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oh Im going to print that off and take it shopping with me! you really are oganised, fair play to you

Thank you very much


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Old Mar 11th, 2010, 07:53 AM   #8
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Why oh why are all underwired bras so darned ugly?! I have bought a non-underwired one and it does my head in. Yes, it is comfy, but it comes up so high I struggle to wear things over it! Has anyone found any attractive ones? This one is just from M&S.

I am amazed by how much bigger I am already. I have a couple of underwired ones on my new size that I save for going out etc.


 
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Old Mar 13th, 2010, 07:19 AM   #9
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im also finding it really hard to sleep on my side but im not giving up not sleeping on my back again untill bubs is here... xxx


 
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