Any other expectant Dads?
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Yes, got it all crossed for you mate.
And welcome to all the new dads on the thread, and a hearty congratulations to you all.
Who else loves that proud feeling of being complimented about your child? Even more so when it is something that you've directly contributed towards?
It sounds silly, but on the many occasions when I go out with my daughter and let my wife have a rest, and go about our business in the shops, I do rather like the little old ladies complimenting how well behaved she is, how smiley she is etc. But especially if they compliment her outfit. It turns out that I have quite the skill at creating outfits from whatever is clean that look good and suit a 10 month old little girl.
Next stop Hollywood red carpet for me!
And welcome to all the new dads on the thread, and a hearty congratulations to you all.
Who else loves that proud feeling of being complimented about your child? Even more so when it is something that you've directly contributed towards?
It sounds silly, but on the many occasions when I go out with my daughter and let my wife have a rest, and go about our business in the shops, I do rather like the little old ladies complimenting how well behaved she is, how smiley she is etc. But especially if they compliment her outfit. It turns out that I have quite the skill at creating outfits from whatever is clean that look good and suit a 10 month old little girl.
Next stop Hollywood red carpet for me!
Hi said:
Me again!
I've been reading this thread quite regularly but didn't want to post anything until I had some good news for a change - it is still very early days so we are remaining apprehensive and realistic about possible complications before 12 weeks.... but the good news is that the implanted embryo has worked (so far)!
The process took longer than we thought and the embryo was transferred 2 weeks ago, which bizarrely means my wife is now 4 weeks pregnant - so due end of July-ish. We took a pregnancy test or 6(!) which all came back positive. We need to wait 2 more weeks before we go for an early scan at the genetic hospital, it is then where we should be able to see a heartbeat so that is the next big milestone for us to get to.
Her HCG levels seem very high, so there is a possibility it could be twins (which we would both love) but we need to wait for the scan to be sure.
It has been a crazy process, we have made in excess of 20 trips to the London hospital (6 hour round trip) and spent god only knows how much on accommodation, food, fuel etc. It's quite daunting to know that we have to go through the whole process again if we ever want any further children, which we do. But for now we are just focusing on this one and doing everything we can to stay clam, but still excited.
It has also been a very emotional roller-coaster, not just for the obvious reasons but for all the little unexpected reasons like bad communication from the hospital. Having to travel to the hospital with just an hours notice at times. Having to do a 6 hour round trip just to collect some medication or have a blood test as apparently it can't possibly done locally!
The only thing we are both struggling with a little (me more so) when we look to the future is whether the baby is going to be a girl or boy. It probably sounds like an odd thing to say from an outside prospective but as it was a girl we lost earlier this year - she is all we have ever known and loved so the thought of having a boy is strangely upsetting at the moment as all we can picture is our little girl.
I hope to check in with some more regular updates (probably around 2 week intervals) with continuing good news as we progress to each next scan.
Great news, I can remember reading your post about losing your little girl and feeling utterly heart broken for you, I'm glad that you have some good news to look forward to. Good luck with everything that you have to come. I've been reading this thread quite regularly but didn't want to post anything until I had some good news for a change - it is still very early days so we are remaining apprehensive and realistic about possible complications before 12 weeks.... but the good news is that the implanted embryo has worked (so far)!
The process took longer than we thought and the embryo was transferred 2 weeks ago, which bizarrely means my wife is now 4 weeks pregnant - so due end of July-ish. We took a pregnancy test or 6(!) which all came back positive. We need to wait 2 more weeks before we go for an early scan at the genetic hospital, it is then where we should be able to see a heartbeat so that is the next big milestone for us to get to.
Her HCG levels seem very high, so there is a possibility it could be twins (which we would both love) but we need to wait for the scan to be sure.
It has been a crazy process, we have made in excess of 20 trips to the London hospital (6 hour round trip) and spent god only knows how much on accommodation, food, fuel etc. It's quite daunting to know that we have to go through the whole process again if we ever want any further children, which we do. But for now we are just focusing on this one and doing everything we can to stay clam, but still excited.
It has also been a very emotional roller-coaster, not just for the obvious reasons but for all the little unexpected reasons like bad communication from the hospital. Having to travel to the hospital with just an hours notice at times. Having to do a 6 hour round trip just to collect some medication or have a blood test as apparently it can't possibly done locally!
The only thing we are both struggling with a little (me more so) when we look to the future is whether the baby is going to be a girl or boy. It probably sounds like an odd thing to say from an outside prospective but as it was a girl we lost earlier this year - she is all we have ever known and loved so the thought of having a boy is strangely upsetting at the moment as all we can picture is our little girl.
I hope to check in with some more regular updates (probably around 2 week intervals) with continuing good news as we progress to each next scan.
Congratulations, and sending hopes that all goes smoothly your way. I have just read your post and viewed the photo, and it did bring a tear to my eye. We were there too in March (earlier term than you) and it's made me realise that the subject is still actually more raw to me than I believed.
Shakermaker said:
Yes, got it all crossed for you mate.
And welcome to all the new dads on the thread, and a hearty congratulations to you all.
Who else loves that proud feeling of being complimented about your child? Even more so when it is something that you've directly contributed towards?
It sounds silly, but on the many occasions when I go out with my daughter and let my wife have a rest, and go about our business in the shops, I do rather like the little old ladies complimenting how well behaved she is, how smiley she is etc. But especially if they compliment her outfit. It turns out that I have quite the skill at creating outfits from whatever is clean that look good and suit a 10 month old little girl.
Next stop Hollywood red carpet for me!
I could rant all day about girls clothing. I was looking for some more durable trousers for mine now with the colder temperatures, playing outside, in nursery, falling over, scuffing her legs etc. What did I end up with? A pair of lined jeans, thick corduroys, and some thermal tracksuit bottoms - all from the 'boys' section. Why are they not at the least unisex? Girls clothes are sAnd welcome to all the new dads on the thread, and a hearty congratulations to you all.
Who else loves that proud feeling of being complimented about your child? Even more so when it is something that you've directly contributed towards?
It sounds silly, but on the many occasions when I go out with my daughter and let my wife have a rest, and go about our business in the shops, I do rather like the little old ladies complimenting how well behaved she is, how smiley she is etc. But especially if they compliment her outfit. It turns out that I have quite the skill at creating outfits from whatever is clean that look good and suit a 10 month old little girl.
Next stop Hollywood red carpet for me!
t. TCS1 said:
I could rant all day about girls clothing. I was looking for some more durable trousers for mine now with the colder temperatures, playing outside, in nursery, falling over, scuffing her legs etc. What did I end up with? A pair of lined jeans, thick corduroys, and some thermal tracksuit bottoms - all from the 'boys' section. Why are they not at the least unisex? Girls clothes are st.
Try Boden. They do good corduroys for girls (and boys)t. Jonnny said:
Incredible posts, Hi - I didn't see them until your recent post, I really hope you have good luck and it works out.
We've just had our day 2 midwife appointment, she's very happy.
I've been hit twice with the typical, cold water wipe on his chap, and bang the wee fountain starts
Little hint for boys, when you are going to change them - open the front of the nappy, count to three, hold the nappy closed again and count to 30. We've just had our day 2 midwife appointment, she's very happy.
I've been hit twice with the typical, cold water wipe on his chap, and bang the wee fountain starts
Should catch any temperature related wee arks
Peanut Gallery said:
Now that she is standing, Junior PG gets picked up, stood in the bath, then nappy removed. Shower head set to Karcher. Job done!
All good at home, less good when you're out and about. My little one will not lie on her back now if she has any remaining energy, every nappy change is a battle and I haven't yet worked out how to do the nappy on the other way up!
Shakermaker said:
All good at home, less good when you're out and about.
My little one will not lie on her back now if she has any remaining energy, every nappy change is a battle and I haven't yet worked out how to do the nappy on the other way up!
The pampers nappy pants are quite good. Our youngest is terrible for changes and these make it a bit easier.My little one will not lie on her back now if she has any remaining energy, every nappy change is a battle and I haven't yet worked out how to do the nappy on the other way up!
Vaud said:
Shakermaker said:
All good at home, less good when you're out and about.
My little one will not lie on her back now if she has any remaining energy, every nappy change is a battle and I haven't yet worked out how to do the nappy on the other way up!
The pampers nappy pants are quite good. Our youngest is terrible for changes and these make it a bit easier.My little one will not lie on her back now if she has any remaining energy, every nappy change is a battle and I haven't yet worked out how to do the nappy on the other way up!
When unable to shower, Junior PG used to refuse to lie on her back, so we had perfected the art of me restraining her, the wife dealing with the dirty end, we put nappies on with her standing. After 2 weeks of a childminder 2 days a week she now happily lies on her back while you do what you have to do.
I don't know how the childminder did it, but I am not complaining! (and the tears come when it is time to leave childminder and come home, so it couldn't have been too traumatic!)
I don't know how the childminder did it, but I am not complaining! (and the tears come when it is time to leave childminder and come home, so it couldn't have been too traumatic!)
Long term lerker here , first of all would like to say a massive congratulations to the new dad's and the expectant dad's . I don't think it'll be too long until I am joint your ranks . Been putting it off with the other half for a long time but the more I spend time with my nephew and firends children the more I am coming round to the idea .
Peanut Gallery said:
I don't know how the childminder did it, but I am not complaining! (and the tears come when it is time to leave childminder and come home, so it couldn't have been too traumatic!)
Our childminder is amazing, I don't know where the OH found her, but we get photos during the day, an end of day report via whatsapp and a progress scrapbook with targets, what's achieved, where she in in relation to goals expected at her age etc. OH drops little one off in the morning and I pick her up in the afternoon, apparently she runs to the childminder in the morning, and I get the heartbreaking cry when I go to collect her in the afternoon. She never wants to leave. A good thing I suppose but childminder has to wonder how bad home is haha.
Lazadude said:
Our childminder is amazing, I don't know where the OH found her, but we get photos during the day, an end of day report via whatsapp and a progress scrapbook with targets, what's achieved, where she in in relation to goals expected at her age etc.
OH drops little one off in the morning and I pick her up in the afternoon, apparently she runs to the childminder in the morning, and I get the heartbreaking cry when I go to collect her in the afternoon. She never wants to leave. A good thing I suppose but childminder has to wonder how bad home is haha.
Sorry for pure ignorance but what's the difference between a nursery and a child minders? Is there much these days?OH drops little one off in the morning and I pick her up in the afternoon, apparently she runs to the childminder in the morning, and I get the heartbreaking cry when I go to collect her in the afternoon. She never wants to leave. A good thing I suppose but childminder has to wonder how bad home is haha.
richatnort said:
Sorry for pure ignorance but what's the difference between a nursery and a child minders? Is there much these days?
Cost or practicalities?The experience for the child will be similar. A child minder will generally be one person (sometimes with a helper) in their own home. The upside is the child can form a closer bond, more of a home like setting, smaller group, etc. The downside is that if the childminder goes sick, you can be left without any cover.
Nurseries are bigger, have more staff, more training (generally) and have more depth in cover (and often have temp staff available to cover sickness).The upside is it has more children for social interaction (and germs). Wider range of staff and experiences. Children will be separated loosely by age group (0-2, 2-3, 4, etc) and have rooms and staff ratios accordingly. Some nurseries will take from 3 months, though generally people seem to wait until 8-12 months.
Generally nurseries have more facilities (one nursery has a dance studio, greenhouses, 4 acres of land, trampolines and a merry-go-round...
Both are inspected by Ofsted.
Costs seem to be similar, maybe nursery was slightly more expensive (but then they have more reliability)
Personally we went for a nursery for first and second child.
richatnort said:
Sorry for pure ignorance but what's the difference between a nursery and a child minders? Is there much these days?
Nursery - a place where you send your child with 20-30 other children being looked after by a group of staffChildminder - one person looking after your child and maybe one or two others, depending on age, usually you send them to their house and they look after them for the day
Registered childminders can look after up to six children up to the age of eight. Of these, a maximum of three can be under fives, who are classed as 'young children' and a single childminder can only have one child under one year old. This ratio includes the childminder's own children if they are under age eight.
Nurseries have set staff ratios based on age.
Nurseries have set staff ratios based on age.
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