Limerick Bump thread :-)

littlemissteach

tishandy wrote: »

Hi girls , do u need to book in for the breastfeeding workshop? Is it in one of the prefabs where they do the antenatal classes?

Hey tis handy, I don't think you need to book in, I hope not cos I haven't booked in for Thursdays one! I presume it's in the prefabs where the ante natal classes- are you going this Thursday?

tishandy

littlemissteach wrote: »

Hey tis handy, I don't think you need to book in, I hope not cos I haven't booked in for Thursdays one! I presume it's in the prefabs where the ante natal classes- are you going this Thursday?

I think I'll go along Thursday, might as well , I did breastfeed with my first daughter who is now 7 so I might need a refresher!

littlemissteach

tishandy wrote: »

I think I'll go along Thursday, might as well , I did breastfeed with my first daughter who is now 7 so I might need a refresher!

I'll look out for ya so!!I'lll be the one who knows nothing!!

Rachineire

Has anyone gotten a 3D scan done? we dont want to wait until our next scan in the maternity (not until october :eek:) and wanted to get the scan done. Anyone else get one done around town...where did you go and what were the prices like?

pushkii

Rachineire wrote: »

Has anyone gotten a 3D scan done? we dont want to wait until our next scan in the maternity (not until october :eek:) and wanted to get the scan done. Anyone else get one done around town...where did you go and what were the prices like?

Rachineire I got one done at 27 weeks in Galway. It cost E185 and was worth every penny! I would definitely recommend them it is such an amazing experience and i found the sonographer great for answering any questions I had.
I think it really helped me bond with baby

Rachineire

pushkii wrote: »

Rachineire I got one done at 27 weeks in Galway. It cost E185 and was worth every penny! I would definitely recommend them it is such an amazing experience and i found the sonographer great for answering any questions I had.
I think it really helped me bond with baby

Not bad! where was it in galway? we were going to wait until 27 or 28 weeks but are thinking of doing it closer to 24 weeks cause we are going mad with the waiting haha

kvicka

Im also going to have our baby in the Lim maternity...pretty shocking place from the one time we were there (due in Nov 9th) totally overcrowded. No room for privacy there at all. Nurses seemed ok but tbh this is the best time and we should be treated like queens, or not:) anyone due in November also??

pushkii

Rachineire wrote: »

pushkii wrote: »

Rachineire I got one done at 27 weeks in Galway. It cost E185 and was worth every penny! I would definitely recommend them it is such an amazing experience and i found the sonographer great for answering any questions I had.
I think it really helped me bond with baby

Not bad! where was it in galway? we were going to wait until 27 or 28 weeks but are thinking of doing it closer to 24 weeks cause we are going mad with the waiting haha

Its on a website called babyscangalway . The place is called terryland medical centre. If you rig up a clinic and ask what's the best week yo go they will advise you. But at 27 weeks the pic of baby was very clear. They also take.measurements and check all the vital organs of the baby :-)

pushkii

kvicka wrote: »

Im also going to have our baby in the Lim maternity...pretty shocking place from the one time we were there (due in Nov 9th) totally overcrowded. No room for privacy there at all. Nurses seemed ok but tbh this is the best time and we should be treated like queens, or not:) anyone due in November also??

Ya i do agree with you the place is mental and some of the docs don't have much time for one. Sometimes at the antenatal clinic you'd be waiting hours . But i cant fault the care there ( yet anyway). Hope you are having a happy and healthy pregnancy :-)

NyquistFreak

hey lads, sorry forgot this thread was here distracted with the little man!

Someone was asking about the food, its alright. I was actually a bit surprised with the bit of choice they give you (your given a limited ment type thing at the last feeding of the day, around 5ish, let you vial off the bits you want, you'd get a choice of two or three things per feed, though by choice i mean do you fancy corn flakes or special k kind of choice) I always ended up eating cold food in there, don't know was it served cold or was it just that they always seemed to serve it as baby started fussing or what! Don't expect the ritz anyway, but its not poison! the 11am veg soup was pretty good, except for if day after if op when I couldn't sit up and that's all they served me. gob****es.

I went in the Monday and escaped the Saturday, but they wanted to keep me til Sunday, I basically lied and cheated my way out of there, just started telling midwives that doc had agreed to let me go when they in fact had not. I also threatened to escape by the window if they didn't comply with my demands. Whoever was asking about that.

Betsie_xr3i

hey ladies,ye were asking about the 3d scans, i had one done in mdu just off o Cornell street, couldn't recommend them any higher, they were fantastic there, not one bit rushed or anything, and the amount of pics we got and the dvd too was amazing experience, 195euro worth every bit of it

hazeler

Betsie_xr3i wrote: »

hey ladies,ye were asking about the 3d scans, i had one done in mdu just off o Cornell street, couldn't recommend them any higher, they were fantastic there, not one bit rushed or anything, and the amount of pics we got and the dvd too was amazing experience, 195euro worth every bit of it

We didn't get the 3d scan done but did get what they called an "entertainment scan" to find out the sex. It was 120 and the people up there couldn't be nicer. the clinic and the amount of photos and the DVD you get are great.

So much nicer than the maternity but then you are paying for it

Was back at midwives clinic today and the maternity was jammers. I mean jammers. The amount of women, men and screaming children there was unreal. One midwife came out and asked if the men would stand up to give the expectant mothers seats... no one budged! She then asked if possible, could the children be kept with the parents as to not disturb others- no one did a tap! It was madness! Took two hours to get my bloods (just one vile for iron) done. I was glad I am small... I squashed into a corner seat at the very back of the clinic!

Hope everyone is feeling good!

pushkii

Hazeler i was there today and it was absolutely crazy!! That was awful the men wouldn't budge and the children running around like wild yokes!! Thankfully i was in and out in about an hour. A good tip is to be there at about 20 past one regardless of the time they put on your app card . Its really first come first served :-)

kvicka

Can anyone help with this? Is it possibel to bring in two people with you that rotate??? My partner is going to be there but also my mom is flying over and is a qualified reflexologist who specialises in the pain relief during birth and I very much would like her there? Also, is any of the midwives interested in my birthplan ion my normal vistits to the place???Or do i bring it along when in labour already??? Dreading the place---just feel if you wanna go a little different (eg. I dont want this injection for afterbirth to come out or for my child to get this Vitamin K thing injection) they wouldnt have time for you...please correct me if I am wrong:)

Sittingpretty

Kvivka, gave birth in limk last year and they would not allow rotational birth partners.

Also, I would bring your birth plan. I found the midwives to be excellent there. I'm sure they would in as best as they can follow your wishes.

taxus_baccata

kvicka wrote: »

Can anyone help with this? Is it possibel to bring in two people with you that rotate??? My partner is going to be there but also my mom is flying over and is a qualified reflexologist who specialises in the pain relief during birth and I very much would like her there? Also, is any of the midwives interested in my birthplan ion my normal vistits to the place???Or do i bring it along when in labour already??? Dreading the place---just feel if you wanna go a little different (eg. I dont want this injection for afterbirth to come out or for my child to get this Vitamin K thing injection) they wouldnt have time for you...please correct me if I am wrong:)

what?! There's an injection for the afterbirth to come out? is that routine! - don't like the sound of that at all!

kvicka

thanks SP. Wll need to convince them. Dont understand why one cannot bring two people...esp when these two people will make u feel at ease...hoping that the reflexolist thing might work...was almost thinking of changing to the mat in Ballinasloe...i have my appointment tomorrow so we will see...

I am not sure about the injection for the afterbirth to come out but i read it in a few laces that they do this----

Sittingpretty

Yes you do get an injection into the thigh to deliver the placenta. As I had epi I didn't feel it and I'm sure u can discuss with your mw if you'd prefer not to have it.
At that stage after almost 24 hours labour they could have poked me in the eye and I wouldn't have cared!

taxus_baccata

Thanks sitting pretty, I had appointment with my GP yesterday and he put my mind at ease about it all. he is well used to me arriving in like a headless chicken, all worried about something!

littlemissteach

Hey girls
I'm interested in doing some pregnancy yoga or pilates as I've heard it's good!Are any of ye doing it or can ye recommend anywhere in the city that does it?

kvicka

had my appointment last week...after initial waiting period of 45 min we actually spoke to a lovely midwive who answered all our questions with a lot of patience...there is such thing as an injection the woman will receive after the birth to speed up the delivery of the placenta...dont want that at all so gotta be part of my birth plan...she really encourage breastfeeding and told us lots about it, which i liked a lot....felt the baby by touching my belly and overall we were happy with the service...even the ladies taking my bloods were really nice....so im at ease a little more...also it seems ok to bring in partner and specialist ( eg in my case reflexologist...to releive pain during labour...so happy too) little missteach...i am doing pregnancy pilates in clarecastle but i think the same crowd offer classes in limerick...i really enjoy them....check out http://www.pregnancypilates.ie when areu due???

littlemissteach

kvicka wrote: »

had my appointment last week...after initial waiting period of 45 min we actually spoke to a lovely midwive who answered all our questions with a lot of patience...there is such thing as an injection the woman will receive after the birth to speed up the delivery of the placenta...dont want that at all so gotta be part of my birth plan...she really encourage breastfeeding and told us lots about it, which i liked a lot....felt the baby by touching my belly and overall we were happy with the service...even the ladies taking my bloods were really nice....so im at ease a little more...also it seems ok to bring in partner and specialist ( eg in my case reflexologist...to releive pain during labour...so happy too) little missteach...i am doing pregnancy pilates in clarecastle but i think the same crowd offer classes in limerick...i really enjoy them....check out http://www.pregnancypilates.ie when areu due???

Thanks a mill for that website- im due 24 nov , do u think is it too late for me to start it now? When are you due?

kvicka

No its perfect to start now...im due Nov 9th and only started last week...so all good for u. Its really nice and helpful to get u ready for labour:) and u will meet lots of women with big bellies to talk to

kvicka

One more question...i ve booked myelf in to the Thai place inlimerick on catherine street for a pregnancy pamper package...has anyne been there???? Cant wait for it...includes nice massages and reflexolgy and is meant to be very good for baby and urself.

littlemissteach

kvicka wrote: »

No its perfect to start now...im due Nov 9th and only started last week...so all good for u. Its really nice and helpful to get u ready for labour:) and u will meet lots of women with big bellies to talk to

Cool, just sent her an email , hope she can fit me in to one of her Limerick classes.

Rachineire

Ive seen that before! It seems so dear for 6 classes...maybe thats just me! I wouldnt mind some pregnancy yoga though, my back has been so bad!

Does anyone know of any good photographers in the area....was thinking of doing newborn portrait sessions. Not even sure if those are popular here, super popular in the states!
Also there was that baby event that was going to be in the south court hotel on the 19th...it got cancelled at the last minute! I'm so bummed about that...was hoping to pick up a few bits and ends for good prices!

taxus_baccata

I adore the midwives taking the bloods! I have a fear of needles and they are always so nice! I'm getting reflexology and find it great.

I was going to do the pregnancy pilates but I knew I'd end up missing one or two sessions with work etc. And I thought like a previous poster (sorry baby brain, can't remember who said it) that it was quite expensive! I know you are paying for the services of a professional and the numbers are limited, but if I missed one it just wouln't be worth it.

tishandy

Hi For the baby shots take a look at http://www.memorylane.ie/#newlife

David Lane, He does lovely portraits in your home so no prob getting them done soon after birth.

Excited

littlemissteach wrote: »

Hey girls
I'm interested in doing some pregnancy yoga or pilates as I've heard it's good!Are any of ye doing it or can ye recommend anywhere in the city that does it?

I'm on my second set of pilates classes (which take place in Milford) with this lady. Her name is Ailish and she's a physio. While it is dear, you are being monitored and advised by a professional. I cannot recommend these classes enough Ailish has the bubbliest personality, the atmosphere is just so lovely, you get a tough enough workout and you get loads of advice on keeping yourself strong throughout the pregnancy and getting through labour. We have just completed the 3rd week of a 6-week session so there'll be a new batch starting again in Sep. Just be aware that the classes are booked up really early so get in asap!!

littlemissteach

Excited wrote: »

littlemissteach wrote: »

Hey girls
I'm interested in doing some pregnancy yoga or pilates as I've heard it's good!Are any of ye doing it or can ye recommend anywhere in the city that does it?

I'm on my second set of pilates classes (which take place in Milford) with this lady. Her name is Ailish and she's a physio. While it is dear, you are being monitored and advised by a professional. I cannot recommend these classes enough Ailish has the bubbliest personality, the atmosphere is just so lovely, you get a tough enough workout and you get loads of advice on keeping yourself strong throughout the pregnancy and getting through labour. We have just completed the 3rd week of a 6-week session so there'll be a new batch starting again in Sep. Just be aware that the classes are booked up really early so get in asap!!

I was there on tuesday!! I just started Tuesday cos ailish said she had room in the class- I loved it!!! Felt brill after- which class are u in? I went to the 6 o clock one