Any other expectant Dads?
Discussion
mcdjl said:
If the seat is staying put then isofix makes sense, if it's moving between cars then it can be a pain.
I’d have said the opposite? Our Axkid seats with seatbelt and tethers to the floor are brilliant but they’re not coming out of the car again before I sell it!Edited by Jambo85 on Wednesday 8th November 20:09
39 weeks tomorrow and after another growth scan and a few potential doubts/unknowns the decision is made that he is being served his eviction notice on friday via c-section.
That is of course unless he makes a more natural appearance before then (we're now working through the list of old wives tales to see if any work!)
Perhaps I won't get to change a suspension arm and ball joint on the car on saturday
That is of course unless he makes a more natural appearance before then (we're now working through the list of old wives tales to see if any work!)
Perhaps I won't get to change a suspension arm and ball joint on the car on saturday
gazapc said:
39 weeks tomorrow and after another growth scan and a few potential doubts/unknowns the decision is made that he is being served his eviction notice on friday via c-section.
That is of course unless he makes a more natural appearance before then (we're now working through the list of old wives tales to see if any work!)
Perhaps I won't get to change a suspension arm and ball joint on the car on saturday
If she's in hospital recovering for the day you'll have a whole day to yourself to do it.That is of course unless he makes a more natural appearance before then (we're now working through the list of old wives tales to see if any work!)
Perhaps I won't get to change a suspension arm and ball joint on the car on saturday
Alternatively and more realistically, do it now and the contractions will start just as you pass the point of no return/realise it's the wrong arm.
gazapc said:
39 weeks tomorrow and after another growth scan and a few potential doubts/unknowns the decision is made that he is being served his eviction notice on friday via c-section.
That is of course unless he makes a more natural appearance before then (we're now working through the list of old wives tales to see if any work!)
Perhaps I won't get to change a suspension arm and ball joint on the car on saturday
Planned c section was a positive experience for us, I would definitely recommend it. Anecdotally it seems much less potential for trauma and long term health issues for your partner "down there". That is of course unless he makes a more natural appearance before then (we're now working through the list of old wives tales to see if any work!)
Perhaps I won't get to change a suspension arm and ball joint on the car on saturday
mcdjl said:
gazapc said:
39 weeks tomorrow and after another growth scan and a few potential doubts/unknowns the decision is made that he is being served his eviction notice on friday via c-section.
That is of course unless he makes a more natural appearance before then (we're now working through the list of old wives tales to see if any work!)
Perhaps I won't get to change a suspension arm and ball joint on the car on saturday
If she's in hospital recovering for the day you'll have a whole day to yourself to do it.That is of course unless he makes a more natural appearance before then (we're now working through the list of old wives tales to see if any work!)
Perhaps I won't get to change a suspension arm and ball joint on the car on saturday
Alternatively and more realistically, do it now and the contractions will start just as you pass the point of no return/realise it's the wrong arm.
Happily returning to this thread as I can confirm baby no.2 is very much underway, first scan all good, although they shuffled the due date forward by 8 days. This concerns me only because I don't want them claiming it's gone overdue and start intervening when unnecessary. Our first arrived 11 days early (delivered naturally) after some concerns/repeated scans. They also were quite keen to escape (first contraction to arrival was about 14 hours) and I hear that it happens even quicker the second time, so we'll have to be well prepared.
Anything to watch out for 2nd time out? My biggest worry is how baby no.1 will handle it (will be approaching 3 years). His response when asked if he'd like a baby brother or baby sister, is to demand a babybel
Anything to watch out for 2nd time out? My biggest worry is how baby no.1 will handle it (will be approaching 3 years). His response when asked if he'd like a baby brother or baby sister, is to demand a babybel
RenesisEvo said:
His response when asked if he'd like a baby brother or baby sister, is to demand a babybel
I can agree with that approach 
Week 28 for us. Had a growth scan this week and she's healthy, above average on weight and average height (based on their algorithms). She is kicking alot so seems to be a very active baby.
RenesisEvo said:
Anything to watch out for 2nd time out? My biggest worry is how baby no.1 will handle it (will be approaching 3 years). His response when asked if he'd like a baby brother or baby sister, is to demand a babybel
Congrats! Our second lad arrived when his big brother was 23 months old. The first time No.1 met No.2, he stopped at the threshold of the room, wouldn't go in and didn't talk to his mum for a full fortnight. He came good in the end though. They are all different as well, you could just as easily find your son is much more accomodating. He's a lot older in developmental terms than our lad was so hopefully that'll smooth things a bit.One thing that was suggested to us was to get something to give to your existing child as a gift from the new one on arrival. In our case it apparently made no difference at all but we heard it from enough different people to make us think it's probably a good suggestion. Big bag of Babybel from the new baby sounds like it might seal the deal
RenesisEvo said:
Anything to watch out for 2nd time out? My biggest worry is how baby no.1 will handle it (will be approaching 3 years). His response when asked if he'd like a baby brother or baby sister, is to demand a babybel
Congrats!One thing I read was to give your existing child some ownership over the new sibling. So it’s not a baby brother, it’s his baby - “are you excited for your new baby sister”, “your new baby brother is in mummy’s tummy. Come and put your hand here and try to feel him” etc.
Are you using isofix? If so, and your kids are of an age/size that you can get away with not using it, then just belt the seat in and don’t use the isofix.
Isofix doesn’t actually make it more safe, it just makes it easier to ensure you’ve fitted the seat properly. Unless you’re moving the seat between cars all the time it doesn’t really achieve anything.
Isofix doesn’t actually make it more safe, it just makes it easier to ensure you’ve fitted the seat properly. Unless you’re moving the seat between cars all the time it doesn’t really achieve anything.
Blown2CV said:
Are you using isofix? If so, and your kids are of an age/size that you can get away with not using it, then just belt the seat in and don’t use the isofix.
Isofix doesn’t actually make it more safe, it just makes it easier to ensure you’ve fitted the seat properly. Unless you’re moving the seat between cars all the time it doesn’t really achieve anything.
Yes mate that's using the Isofix I like the peace of mind knowing it's properly connected. I'll give it a try with the belt and see if that solves it Isofix doesn’t actually make it more safe, it just makes it easier to ensure you’ve fitted the seat properly. Unless you’re moving the seat between cars all the time it doesn’t really achieve anything.
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