Happy-Mama Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Hi, was wondering if anyone on here uses any of the countless pregnancy forums available and what you think of them? I have been on a couple but dont find them as easy to use as this one but feel it would be unfair to bore everyone with too much baby talk on here Edited July 31, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 TBH I didnt bother too much with baby forums but popped in every now and again to information gather. I used to go to baby&bump.com Have you tried that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hi, no havent tried that one, to be honest I'm not the best with forums, apart from this one lol... just thought it might be good for baby talk as think I am boring everyone I know at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We don't mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 thanks chucky mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 My sister goes on baby center Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 You can always pm me with your baby talk-I won't get bored, honest I know how it feels-not that I am pregnant but when I was I just couldn't stop telling everyone how my baby was now the size of a grape, then a peach, then a grapefruit. lol If you don't want to pm me, just start a pregnancy chat topic and if people find it boring-they don't have to read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I practically live on babyand bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you all for your kind replies... I do find myself talking about Zach all the time and he isn't even born yet, problem is only one of my friends has a child and she lives miles away now so there is only so much baby talk the rest of them can take will pm you xScrunchee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I used Babyworld for years and years. I really liked the antenatal clubs where everyone was due the same month as you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 JenJen keep this thread going and chat as much as you like about baby stuff. If folks dont want to join in they dont have to read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yeah I don't mind baby talk either Bogwoppit has his last day in the first baby room at nursery tomorrow then next week he starts in the older baby room.....my baby is growing up! He's such a little monkey at the moment but hilarious! A friend of mine had a baby yesterday, a little boy. We're waiting for them to announce his name.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Aww I love baby chat even though mine are 9 and 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Try 'Natural Mamas' Its terrific for finding out lots of info about other options than the standard NHS/Midwife/HV stuff. Lots of support there and its really friendly. The forum is simple to use, and though it is connected to the Mama Natura shop, its not selling anything, you dont have to pay to use it and there are no annoying pop ups etc to get in the way of chatting. You do have to register, but, its only a matter of sending your email to them http://www.naturalmamas.co.uk/ Lots of people there either want to keep chickens or have chickens so you should fit right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 thanks, have joined the naturalmamas forum... if others would like to keep this thread going with me that would be great! As i was just saying to Jay, it is really good to hear stuff from real people as opposed to just from books. just no scary labour stories please as I'm a wimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 There's nothing scary about labour! My advice is trust your instincts and ignore the stuff you read that suggests buying disposable knickers! They're awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 There's nothing scary about labour! My advice is trust your instincts and ignore the stuff you read that suggests buying disposable knickers! They're awful! Good piece of advice there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 thanks, have joined the naturalmamas forum... if others would like to keep this thread going with me that would be great! As i was just saying to Jay, it is really good to hear stuff from real people as opposed to just from books. just no scary labour stories please as I'm a wimp Have you Great! Whats you user name on there? I'm Avilo Also, dont forget to do a little intro post, so that people can say welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I used to go on the Baby Centre one, but I don't think I commented. I used to read all the comments from people at the same stage as me, I found it quite reassuring if they were experiencing the same things as me. I signed up for the weekly emails too, telling you what size baby should be, what bits they'd grown etc. At least I did for my first, I don't think I bothered with my second (I wasn't working anymore so wouldn't have had time to read it ) I went incredibly broody recently, but all the advice to pregnant women and Swine Flu that came out this week has worried me into having second thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Yawn - pregnant women aren't really much more susceptible than anyone else. I'm not worried and I don't think anyone should put their life on hold for swine flu. If I'd waited for Bird Flu to come and go, I wouldn't have any chickens yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 i agree aunty e, we can't lock ourselves at home 24/7 also I googled swine flu and pregnancy and found forums where people who were pregnant said they had recovered from swine flu and were fine now. If anything I am more worried about the baby catching it after he is born Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 You chat away JenJen, I love hearing about babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Jen, I found labour to be uncomfortable but not painful at all. What type of birth are you planning for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 probably a hospital birth, though I have only just started looking into what other options are available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I have three children. My labours are very short and very intense But, I would do it all again without blinking an eye if I could have more children. (DH says three is enough-spoilsport meanie that he is ) If you can find a birth hypnotherapist I would highly recomend it, I used one for my second pregnancy and I swear it was the BEST of the three, it was an incredible sensual experience and the hypnothearapy helped me to listen to my body and go with my natural instincts. Amazing and I wish that I'd dont it again with my third but thought that as it was my third I was an old hand at it My one other suggestion would be to not be impatient for baby to arrive, and if baby doesnt make an appearance on time and they start talking induction then dont have one (Unless medically necessary). Baby will come, when Baby is done, an induction isnt an easy route to take. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
