2 months old!!

My sweet baby boy is two months old already and nobody warned me how fast time would fly by. I can’t believe my little 6 lb 8 oz baby boy who was in preemie clothes is already coming up on 11 lbs. He will forever be that tiny little boy in my eyes. (Photo in comments of the first day he was home)

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@Rebekah Excuse my lack of knowledge but I keep seeing these 'dummys'? I've tried Googling them but don't know how to search for something I don't know the name of, I don't know what they are, are they just dummys? Why do they look so different? Thank you x

No worries!! The literal name for them is Pacifier, but I see so many nicknames used everywhere (including dummy)! This specific one is a Phillips Avent Newborn Pacifier we received from the hospital. He loved this one until he was about 2 weeks old and then randomly switched to the Nuk Pacifier. They help a lot with the sucking reflex for calming. there are SO many different styles too, so I would definitely recommend looking into which one is best for your little one’s age & for your method of feeding 🫶🏼

@Rebekah Thank you, I've tried Googling it & still getting the ones I'm used to seeing, can't find these, I wonder if they're not available in the UK 🤷🏽‍♀️ xx

here is a link for Amazon! The base looks different but the nipple is the same shape, I hope this helps but it could be possible it’s only available in the US 🥹 Philips AVENT Soothie Pacifier, Pink/Purple, 0-3 Months, 4 Pack, SCF190/42 https://a.co/d/dS0KWba

@Rebekah Thank you, looks like I can buy from Amazon but yeah when I Google that name now it comes up in dollars so I think they're more known in America than here. I've never seen one in person lol xx

Adorable! I also can't believe how quick time is flying by!

They grow super fast because they eat so day! Lol

4 ounces every 3-4 hours!! We had another appointment today for his vaccines (one week after his 2 month well check) and he’s already at 11 lbs 8oz 😅

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Overwhelmed!

I’m due in June with my first baby, we started saving money before I found out I was pregnant and have continued to save money however, as we’ve needed to buy lots of baby stuff, decorate her room etc, we’ve not been saving no where near as much so obviously our total amount of savings hasn’t been going up as much as we like.

We’ve just had our renewal for some bills like council tax (which has gone up) etc. I just feel really deflated and thinking how on earth are we going to survive when I’m on maternity pay 😕

I know everything will be okay but it’s just really got to me today.

Did anyone else feel like this? Was there any help or things you did to make it easier?

Consultant booked c section for 39+4?!

Is this normal? I recently moved house so all my care was under a different hospital who advised thinking about a section after my last birth was awful with lots of complications and ended up in theatre anyway. I chose this and was told it would be at 38 weeks, also having issues with my heart, high blood pressure and preeclampsia symptoms again. But this new consultant would only book it for then but it makes me so anxious how close that is to my due date?? Is this normal?

Name crisis

I was so decided on a name, now I'm having second thoughts. It's not a standard name and his middle name is set after my Dad, John. He's very traditional and I know he'll hate the first name I chose! Open to any ideas! I would love if the initials sounded right too! Again, middle name "John". Thank you ladies!! 😭💟

Growth Scan

I have a growth scan today because my fundal height measurement has stayed the same at 29cm from when I was 28+5 weeks. Now I'm 32+3. Has anyone else experienced this? It has made my growth chart go from just under 90th percentile to under 10th.

Which induction method??

Im at the hospital now for induction and dont know which method to go for.
I initially didnt want the balloon because the sweeps really hurt me and I feel it will be most uncomfortable but seems like the highest success rate? And no hormones.

What has everyone else done and recommend?

Growth spurt?

At 32 weeks lg measured at 6th centile. Today, 34 weeks she measures 28th centile. I was so certain these things doesn't happen so late in pregnancy? Another scan at 36 weeks. Midwife said It could be undermeasure at 32 weeks, overmeasure today or *ust right and we will see where she plots in two weeks time. 🤷🏼‍♀️