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I would probably wind them up and tell them I'd let the cat and baby sleep together and how kitty would be a great babysitter
I know I'm a bit of an animal lover so maybe not best judge, but I actually think it's a little bit cruel to just discard a pet because your family situation is changing. Not saying anything about people who try it out and then it doesn't work out. And I think when people say it to you that you have to get rid of the cat it comes across as being a bit judgemental of your parenting skills, as if you wouldn't be mindful of what needs to be done when you have an animal and baby together. I don't even have a cat (have one in my mothers) but have had people who know I'm a cat person saying oh you wouldn't have a cat and a baby together, wail...
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krankykitty wrote: »I would probably wind them up and tell them I'd let the cat and baby sleep together and how kitty would be a great babysitter I know I'm a bit of an animal lover so maybe not best judge, but I actually think it's a little bit cruel to just discard a pet because your family situation is changing. Not saying anything about people who try it out and then it doesn't work out. And I think when people say it to you that you have to get rid of the cat it comes across as being a bit judgemental of your parenting skills, as if you wouldn't be mindful of what needs to be done when you have an animal and baby together. I don't even have a cat (have one in my mothers) but have had people who know I'm a cat person saying oh you wouldn't have a cat and a baby together, wail...
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I completely agree with you - both myself and my husband are big animal lovers. If we had the space we'd be getting a dog as well but that will have to wait!
I also think it's a bit cruel to abandon a pet because you've had a family but each to their own, I'm not going to judge as I don't want to be judged for not wanting to get rid of my cat. I know sometimes it doesn't work out but I know my cat, he's a big baby himself and the softest, most loving and placid little thing. He'd have to be having moved around so much! We always knew babies were on the cards one day and were mindful of that when getting a pet. I know everyone doesn't feel the same about animals as we do though. We were actually going to go up to the SPCA to get another cat and 3 days before we werer going to go I got a positive pregnancy test so we decided not to!
My hormones are at me too, getting worked up here! I think with leaving work soon I won't have to talk to many people who don't know me really well, so there'll be less of the telling me to get rid of the cat, but I may take your advice and play it up if they do!! 0 -
Hiya - I dont post that often but check in regulary to see how everyone is getting on- great everyones scans went well - we have our one tomorrow - seems I have been counting down to this one for ages!
We have two little miniature dogs - girl and boy - and Im am often asked - too often actually, what we plan on doing when baby arrives.
The male is the first and he is a pure baby! Loves to cuddle up on couch with me under the blankets, so I do worry about him feeling jealous, though we got the female after the male and I always felt she took over slightly and he is so good natured he just let her.
I think once we take the care to keep certain boundaries but not make a big deal about "staying away" from the baby (Ive seen some people so a mad panic when a dog is in the vicinity of a baby or toddler which Im sure builds anxiety in both the baby/toddler and dog) they will hopefully all get on ......0 -
My parents got a kitten when i was born,the cat used to sleep under my cot, and follow me around,in every baby picture its me and the cat sammy. Hehe the cat used to even howl and meow when i used to cry about being in the bath. Theres a cute story for u
I think having animals with children is brilliant they learn to respect animals and not to be afraid. I think i said before as long as u start changing things slowly like boundaries and where theyre left and postion things they will be fine
My sister in law has put away shed loads of stuff for me so i must collect them today,so thats handy. I was looking up ideas on nursery decoration last night im leaning towards putting a small murial on the wall.
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My parents got a kitten when i was born,the cat used to sleep under my cot, and follow me around,in every baby picture its me and the cat sammy. Hehe the cat used to even howl and meow when i used to cry about being in the bath. Theres a cute story for u
I think having animals with children is brilliant they learn to respect animals and not to be afraid. I think i said before as long as u start changing things slowly like boundaries and where theyre left and postion things they will be fine
My sister in law has put away shed loads of stuff for me so i must collect them today,so thats handy. I was looking up ideas on nursery decoration last night im leaning towards putting a small murial on the wall.
Hows everyone feeling?
That's what I think our cat will be like - him and the baby will be best buds! He already follows me around the house so I'd love if he was like you and Sammy were
That's great you're getting stuff from your sister-in-law, lucky you! Would you think about getting wall stickers instead of a mural (in my head a mural is painted on or were you thinking of stickers)? They have them in mothercare and loads of other places. I'm planning on doing an animal theme on one wall to make the room look more nursery like. Are you in Dublin? Someone at work recommended this place in Stillorgan that you can order the stickers in and the're meant to be great. I can get the name of it.
I hate being a moan but I feel like crap today, was a bit pukey this morning and I'm so exhausted I could curl up in a ball under my desk and go asleep. Only another week and a half and I'm finished work anyway so I shouldn't complain too much.
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murdy my friend is an artist and offered to do a murial for me,which was nice. I did look up some sticker sites,there are some lovely ones. Nope im in co.cork but id consider ordering online if he cant do it. I was totally gona go with animals too elephants,owls and koalas 0
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MurdyWurdy wrote: »He'll have to be, he has no choice! Although, the amount of people who have told me to "get rid of him" before the baby is born is unreal. Just butt out of my business - so insulting. It's people I don't know very well as well, nobody that knows me properly would say that to me!
Thats crazy - our cat was a spoiled 9 year old when our son was born and she pretty much ignored him and now she is great - mostly stays out of his way and to be fair she doesn't scratch the eyes out of him when he tries to catch her tail or do "This little piggy" to her toes!
Congrats on the boy they are an experience!!!
Scan today went well - don't know what we are having and don't care we have one of each already so this one is for the balance of hormones in the house!!;) We can start thinking on a name now - let the fights begin. Does anyone have any idea what they are going for?0 -
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Thats crazy - our cat was a spoiled 9 year old when our son was born and she pretty much ignored him and now she is great - mostly stays out of his way and to be fair she doesn't scratch the eyes out of him when he tries to catch her tail or do "This little piggy" to her toes!
Congrats on the boy they are an experience!!!
Scan today went well - don't know what we are having and don't care we have one of each already so this one is for the balance of hormones in the house!!;) We can start thinking on a name now - let the fights begin. Does anyone have any idea what they are going for?
That's nice your cat is well behaved and great news on the scan! Will be a nice surprise for you as well as you have one of each already. We do have a name picked out with one or two back-up options. We were more certain on a girls name so we're giving ourselves plenty of time to change our mind on the boys one!
Just ordered my reusable nappies from Baba and Boo. Oh the excitement! Found a random promo code online too so got 10% off. I sent an email to them because I had a problem with my paypal and needed info from them and they emailed back 2 minutes later, at 8.30 on a Tuesday evening. Got it sorted and they're being shipped tomorrow. Very impressed 0 -
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That's nice your cat is well behaved and great news on the scan! Will be a nice surprise for you as well as you have one of each already. We do have a name picked out with one or two back-up options. We were more certain on a girls name so we're giving ourselves plenty of time to change our mind on the boys one!
Just ordered my reusable nappies from Baba and Boo. Oh the excitement! Found a random promo code online too so got 10% off. I sent an email to them because I had a problem with my paypal and needed info from them and they emailed back 2 minutes later, at 8.30 on a Tuesday evening. Got it sorted and they're being shipped tomorrow. Very impressed
Ooh exciting. I ordered our cot today. Delighted with myself it's a co sleeper so I can get to babies easily in the night.
OH and I are picking a name each. He has his picked for ages. I have a name too but not 100% sure on it yet. Keep trying out other names to be sure.0 -
I wish we were having twins so could pick a name each, would make life so much easier - such a good idea! My parents had an agreement that my mum could name the girls and my dad could name the boys, I would not trust my husband with that!
Great that the cot is ordered, I love the co-sleepers. The cat would think it was a little bed his parents bought just for him. I'd be like a jailer trying to keep him out of our room.
Had to drag myself to work this morning. Tired and pukey again
Only thing that got me in was knowing I've only another week and a half to go.
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I just remembered the nightmare that had me awake for so long last night and why I'm so tired today! I dreamt our little boy turned out to be just like my father-in-law. Oh god, I'm terrified now, imagining a mini version of my father-in-law and the mental things that would go on!
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It's a tough job picking the right name...Ye have plenty of time to decide yet. Although we're picking a name each, there's plenty he chose that I hated so they went out the window and there's a few I like which he hates so its a process of elimination too. What a responsibility
Tired today oh so tired...trying to meet manager to discuss reduced hours or working from home some days but meeting being pushed to next week. Frustrating. Could literally close my eyes and sleep at desk.0 -
It's a tough job picking the right name...Ye have plenty of time to decide yet. Although we're picking a name each, there's plenty he chose that I hated so they went out the window and there's a few I like which he hates so its a process of elimination too. What a responsibility
Tired today oh so tired...trying to meet manager to discuss reduced hours or working from home some days but meeting being pushed to next week. Frustrating. Could literally close my eyes and sleep at desk.
Oh no - how annoying the meeting has been pushed back when you just want to get it sorted. I feel like that today too, could easily go asleep on the floor. I know there is an end in sight though! I wish I could have just moved to part-time hours or something but it just wasn't possible with this job
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Yep, I was breech but I only know that because it's written on the scan picture. They didn't say it to me so I presume it's normal.
Commuting is so tiring, isn't it? Hopefully you won't have to do any more of it. Traffic is bad this week so seriously counting down the days until I finish. I have to go out after work this evening so had a sleep in the car at lunch time. I felt so ridiculous to still be doing that but it was necessary!
Good that you're sleeping well when you get comfortable. I'm sleeping badly, lots of waking up for ages and nightmares. It won't matter when I'm at home all day but it's making life difficult at the moment! 0 -
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Glad to hear everyone is doing well. My big scan is next week and i'm just counting down the days. I am thinking of buying the ICandy Cherry but i'm too afraid to put a deposit on anything until after the scan. I will be shopping in earnest next week if all is well.
Can't believe your getting comments on the cats! People are unbelievable. I actually know somebody who killed their cat when they heard they were pregnant. Their husband shot it - I was so horrified when they told me, it was just such an over the top reaction.
I've a feeling I'm breech, I'm getting lots of kicks low down. I love feeling the movment, although it's so frequent and constant that I'm getting worried that I'm getting one of those babies that never sleep
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Interesting that everyone is getting the pet talk from nosey parkers! They changed my due date to 24th June but hoping I'll go earlier than that. It was the 17th June and I don't think my dates are a whole week out.
Still sleeping so badly, awful vivid nightmares and waking up a lot. I'm not sure how I'm going to get through today, I'm exhausted. 0 -
Hey double b glad ur keeping well. Awh murdy you poor thing, i guess take it hour by hour, a bit like labour, dont overthink just go with it (yoga teachers advice) I think the uncomfortable nights are our bodies way of trying to ease us into the idea of future sleepless nights. Though its my partner keeping me awake the last couple of days
My due date was moved forward again to the 17th june. Speaking of animals my two doggies are being very protective and cuddly lately. Its supercute. My nephew was over 2 weeks ago he was 6 weeks and the dogs were so gentle with him. they gave him a sniff a lick and then just stared at him when he was feed and then just watched mainly and slept. So i am kind of relieved. Theyre 2 collie crosses by the way so medium sized dogs.0 -
Hey double b glad ur keeping well. Awh murdy you poor thing, i guess take it hour by hour, a bit like labour, dont overthink just go with it (yoga teachers advice) I think the uncomfortable nights are our bodies way of trying to ease us into the idea of future sleepless nights. Though its my partner keeping me awake the last couple of days
My due date was moved forward again to the 17th june. Speaking of animals my two doggies are being very protective and cuddly lately. Its supercute. My nephew was over 2 weeks ago he was 6 weeks and the dogs were so gentle with him. they gave him a sniff a lick and then just stared at him when he was feed and then just watched mainly and slept. So i am kind of relieved. Theyre 2 collie crosses by the way so medium sized dogs.
That's lovely! Our cat sleeps on our bed and if he gets cold or lonely during the night he comes up between us for cuddles. Lately he's started getting under the covers and wrapping himself around my bump (prob because it's warm!). It's so cute. We're hoping the baby will recognise the sound of purring when he's born because of it. Your dogs sound like they will be great with a baby, I bet they'll all be best friends
I'm not uncomfortable at night so not sure why I'm not sleeping or having such a lot of vivid dreams, I just keep waking up. It must be hormones or something. I'll be at home soon enough and able to sleep during the day anyway so I shouldn't complain really!0 -
To all those on a commute - good news the secondary schools are on midterm next week - not sure about the primary I think they usually have a day or two off so that should ease the burden on ye.
Breech is grand at the minute Baba is swimming away and getting up to all sorts so let them have some fun!! It will a tight squeeze for them soon enough! We'll be wishing for a different position for them soon enough when our ribs feel like they've been tenderised!
Murdy - I've been getting vivid dreams aswell must be the hormones though I don't have nightmares.
I had physio yesterday and I have both a bump support (my stomach muscles are shot from last time so another back labour for me I think) and a support belt for pelvic girdle pain. She tried to realign/reset the muscles in my back/butt and legs and its a wonder I'm not black and blue. But I do feel better no more pain or limping when I walk - its now just uncomfortable!! Hope everyone else is feeling ok0 -
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I get a fright when I get a kick out of nowhere too!
Sorry to hear about the pain ladies, that's one thing I've been spared so far. Have no back ache or pelvic pain and hearing your stories makes me thankful for that!
Exciting about the nursery, I just love looking at baby things and planning. We're going out to cinema later in Dundrum (I'm quite excited about it, we haven't gone many places int he last few months, isn't that sad?) so I'm going to pop into the shops and pick up a few boy outfits - just because I can now
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All the girls in work swear by microwave steaming sterilisers said they much handier and great. They are cheap aswel so going get that. I'm asking everyone advice
Brilliant u getting far wit nursery ! Makes it all more real and exciting. We getting walls installated and plastered for it at moment so nice and warm for it. All the jobs and preparing for baby is making time go quick .
Hope everyone is well. I'm finding big increase in aperitite. Nervous of going too big though too.0 -
You're all so organised!! I feel a bit slack now
We haven't even looked at travel systems yet. Mammy and Daddy MurdyWurdy are getting one for us as a baby present so we'll go shopping with them in March to pick one out and do all the test driving etc. My Dad is ridiculously excited about it I was thinking of a microwave steriliser too but I think another family member wanted to get us one as a pressie so may need to look into that and discuss with her. I'm a bit confused as to how the steriliser works if you're pumping as well, do all bottles fit in both steriliser and pump? I need to look into it.
I bought some more baby clothes on Saturday and it was so much fun. I just need to get a few more plain sleepsuits and we're all set for clothes for the first month or so. I've started buying wipes and things like that when they're on special too. DoubleB - I was looking in Tesco over the weekend too and they've great stuff. Lots of really good value packs of sleepsuits and vests. I'm told that's all you need at the beginning so I may have a look there to get the last few bits and pieces.
Last week of work ladies and thank god - been puking all morning so far and had another terrible night's sleep. Hope everyone else is feeling well today, it's a bit miserable out there!0 -
Sunshiner - I did Pilates after I finished breast feeding last time and it works but its tough - I get bored easily so I went to circuits instead - 2 mins cardio, 2 mins strength and 1 minute abs for 30 mins 3 times a week and was just going up to a tougher level when I got pregnant again!!
As for bottles I used Avent with the breast pump and they were grand after a while though the measurements at the side became light and eventually they wore off altogether. But the Tommee Tipee ones were far worse the measures wore off in a month or so which made life difficult cause it was the only bottle he'd take for a while!! Not sure what to go for this time around. I have always used a cold water sterilizer and will use the same again - I know its old fashioned but its what I trust. We also have the travel system as well - silver cross if any one is interested the baby can sleep in it downstairs and then we have the swinging cot for upstairs (it can be locked to not swing) its bigger than a Moses basket so the baby is bigger before they head to the cot - about 6 months or as soon as they start trying to sit up!!0 -
Lynda18, after a lot of research we decided to go with a BeSafe car seat which also fits into our uppababy vista pram. They have very high safety standards according to the lady in the shop and I looked up reviews also. We thought our car has isofix but it doesnt so we didn't get the isofix base. We will have to just use the seat belt method which is more awkward althou we are thinking of changing our car in September so will invest in a base then.
Hi DoubleB, we have same issue my car doesn't have isofix and we taught about upgrading by a year to avail of the isofix, we went to Ford garage where a guy my partner knows works to see what price we be looking at to go up a year and he said they can install the isofix bars in my car it costs roughly €80 so we're thinking of getting that done (providing they can assure us or prove to us that it is of high standard and passes all safety regulations) rather then spending 2k on upgrading by a year as im hoping to get another 2yrs from my car. Its mad how some cars have it and some don't, my OH's car is a year older than mine and his car has it. But just said i'd mention it as i never heard of it before and can defo save the hassle of car shopping 0 -
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MW i don't think they worry about baby's position until about 36 weeks i could be wrong but im sure i read that somewhere.
Yeah, I was just wondering if he was likely to turn again a few times! Got used to the kicks being in one spot and now its moved!
I've just been reading up on it (anything to avoid work) and apparently 25% of babies are still breech at 32 weeks but only 3% at term so I guess we have a while before we have to worry about it 0 -
MurdyWurdy wrote: »Yeah, I was just wondering if he was likely to turn again a few times! Got used to the kicks being in one spot and now its moved!
I've just been reading up on it (anything to avoid work) and apparently 25% of babies are still breech at 32 weeks but only 3% at term so I guess we have a while before we have to worry about it
Im 34 weeks today and at my last consultant appt baby was head down and he was like that for 2 weeks as movements were all in the same area but im sure he has turned over the weekend as im feeling movement all over. I'll be nearly 37 weeks at my nxt hosp appt so hope he's head down then, but we have decided if he has turned we wont attempt to turn him as even when they are turned they can turn again. I am not worrying about it as long as he gets here safe and sound i don't mind which way he arrives, preferably i want a vaginal delivery but i think the baby will be the one to decide which way he wants to enter the world just like he will be ruling the roost when he does arrive 0 -
Im 34 weeks today and at my last consultant appt baby was head down and he was like that for 2 weeks as movements were all in the same area but im sure he has turned over the weekend as im feeling movement all over. I'll be nearly 37 weeks at my nxt hosp appt so hope he's head down then, but we have decided if he has turned we wont attempt to turn him as even when they are turned they can turn again. I am not worrying about it as long as he gets here safe and sound i don't mind which way he arrives, preferably i want a vaginal delivery but i think the baby will be the one to decide which way he wants to enter the world just like he will be ruling the roost when he does arrive
Lol - best of luck!
One thing I've learned about pregnancy is baby is firmly in charge from the beginning!0 -
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Im 34 weeks today and at my last consultant appt baby was head down and he was like that for 2 weeks as movements were all in the same area but im sure he has turned over the weekend as im feeling movement all over. I'll be nearly 37 weeks at my nxt hosp appt so hope he's head down then, but we have decided if he has turned we wont attempt to turn him as even when they are turned they can turn again. I am not worrying about it as long as he gets here safe and sound i don't mind which way he arrives, preferably i want a vaginal delivery but i think the baby will be the one to decide which way he wants to enter the world just like he will be ruling the roost when he does arrive
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it could be that you are being punched as well as kicked!!:) I've felt most of my movement v low even when one baby was head down and then when both were transverse. Last night I felt kicks (or punches) up much higher and today back down low. Doc says they move around the whole time. Although I'm sure my two might run out of space soon!! 0 -
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Oh dear, that does sound a bit worrying but better that they're keeping an eye on it and making sure you and baby are ok.
Is the specialist in a maternity hospital or a normal one? My mum has a heart condition and when pregnant on my younger brother had to see a special consultant in Holles Street because of it. She said in a way it was great because even though she went public she never had to queue, and also after a difficult birth with me she knew she was being looked after 0 -
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Hey murdy He said im being referred to some cardiac specialist from the mather hospital.he used to have a clinic here in cork but lots of stuff have gone due to cutbacks. I am already in the high risk category in maternity hospital. Also may get an mri as the rest of the tests have risks of radiation. All a bit mind boggling tbh, i mean just having a baby is a stressful journey no mind the thoughts of other things. Yeah at least they will keep an eye on me.
That's a pain that you'll have to travel to Dublin, isn't it? If you ever want to meet someone for a coffee while you're up let me know anyway - I'm off work from the end of the week
It must be really stressful, just look after yourself. You're right pregnancy is hard enough without complications!0 -
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