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November 2012 - into the third trimester

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StuntNun · 11/08/2012 12:44

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1529536-November-2012-reaching-the-six-month-mark

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ValiumQueen · 11/08/2012 17:10

Good point blue Grin shame I have no money!

NervousAt20 · 11/08/2012 17:15

I don't know what name it was but will be back in there one day next week so will check and post if they have them then

Bluetinkerbell · 11/08/2012 17:26

Oh yes, I have some Bamboo Totsbots I received from a friend, and I washed them at put them to dry in the sun and it took a good 2-3 days before they were dry...
I will definitely get some microfibre ones too :)

ValiumQueen · 11/08/2012 17:37

Really blue? I was hoping they would dry quicker in the sun. I had a closer look at that site with the BumGenius, and they have a 40 set of Little Lambs for £40, but when you click on it you cannot find it for less than £300. I have emailed them. Clearly an error. How much was the postage, and what colours did you get? What else have you got in your stash? My name is VQ and I am a nappy addict.

Bluetinkerbell · 11/08/2012 18:02

valium postage free :) I got the white and the blue one Wink 2 for the price of 1.
Bought 3 Ebay cheapies from someone on Cloth Bum Mums on Facebook, and waiting to pay for 4 Kushies...
Been dreaming about cloth nappies for the last few weeks... and reusable wipes! :) Have my heart set on Cheeky Wipes Will put them on my baby wish list for my family to buy Wink
Yes they were out in the sun all day and then put them on the (cold) radiator to dry further for another day or so... Definitely in need of quick-drying ones Wink
I will have to hide my nappy stash somewhere away from DH for now Wink

ValiumQueen · 11/08/2012 18:13

I am thinking of using washable wipes too, but would make my own I think. That kit looks lovely. I know some folk use camomile tea as a soak.

Sophiathesnowfairy · 11/08/2012 18:18

I'm here, all settled down with my cookies and cream ice cream and awaiting you news swiss

In an fellow OCD kind of way I felt like I had to read all the posts on the last thread before I could move over.

Grrr can't believe you all are thinking abou,t Christmas already. Along with all my other organising it is having to sit on the back. Runner until we move! I am being forced into being laid back and I don't like it!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 11/08/2012 18:19

When do start sitting on the ball to help the position?

ValiumQueen · 11/08/2012 18:30

I only mentioned Christmas as we were wanting to fill up the old thread to hear swisss news. Could have taken our time though it seems

rowingdowntheriver · 11/08/2012 18:43

Another thread already?! I don't think I even managed to post on the other one as it moved so fast.

Am now eagerly awaiting swiss's news!

blonderthanred · 11/08/2012 18:45

Wow I can't believe a new thread already!

Has anyone tried Pop In nappies? We tried them at the Baby Show and they seemed really user friendly but I haven't seen many mentions of them online. I'm linking on my phone so hope it works.

www.thecottonnappycompany.co.uk/pop-in-new-generation-bamboo-20-pack.ir?cName=nappies-pop-in

TheDetective · 11/08/2012 19:02

Awake and tired! Bah!

I started my christmas shopping yesterday. Although technically it was started in February as we got DS's main present and it is stashed at the MIL's! But that's because it was a free 32in TV with a mobile phone contract!

I bought DS a load of craft/stationary stuff to start off his presents, he is really into drawing and crafts, so I'm going to buy a big box and fill it with what I've bought. I mean it would be a bit weird wrapping scissors and a ruler up individually!

I've bought the baby 2 super soft teddies, and a small bath toy, as well as stacking rings and a rainmaker. The plan for the baby is to get a few small things for 3 months+ 6 months+ and 9 months+ to last through the year! Won't spend a fortune, and am already stalking eBay for toy bundles etc. But we do want the baby to have presents to open, as DS will know the truth about FC otherwise desperately clings on to belief that he still believes Grin

Plus its quite possibly the only christmas I will ever have off work, and I damn well want to make the most out of it and have an amazing time!

Swiss Spill. Now.

ValiumQueen · 11/08/2012 19:08

Not really looked at Pop ins, but they look ok. There is a thread about them at the moment, a mum who says her child does not fit in them at 11 months. Likely shape will change and they will fit again. Also issues about leaks. Read as many reviews as you can, and see if you can try one before you buy a full set.

Catbag · 11/08/2012 19:13

Detective Your glare's had me giggling. I wonder if she's sat here giggling at us..? Grin

Sophiathesnowfairy · 11/08/2012 19:20

detective liking the craft box idea. I will write a list and them when I move I can order it all in one go.

blonderthanred · 11/08/2012 19:26

Thanks VQ. Where is the thread? I had a look but can't see it.

You all sound mega-organised, we have ordered the pram and my friend is giving me her Moses basket, but that's it so far. Currently the baby's room is being used for storage so we can paint the kitchen, then hopefully we can move everything back and sort the nursery.

Bluetinkerbell · 11/08/2012 19:27

Wow those Pop ins seems quite expensive though!

I'm looking out for Christmas bargains as well! Last year I did Christmas on a budget and did all home made presents, but can't see myself do that this year, so looking out for things too!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 11/08/2012 19:42

I have finished my ice cream Hmm

ValiumQueen · 11/08/2012 19:45

'pop in bamboo do not seem to fit my child' thread in Nappies.

Your comment about Ice Cream did not go unnoticed sophie (jealous)

TheDetective · 11/08/2012 19:52

I had to resist sending DP back to the shop for some Sophie

I want some cookies and cream ice cream but now I've put 3lb on over 2 weeks I'm really trying to be careful! I still want ice cream though :( but I can't can't can't put more than 1lb a week on for the rest of the pregnancy!

Just rememebered, 28 weeks today! Yippeeeee!

Chunkychicken · 11/08/2012 19:59

I bought Cheeky Wipes from the Nappy Lady yesterday. Figured with a toddler & a baby, I would get my use from them. I got the kit & bamboo wipes. Even if you buy Pampers sensitive wipes on offer at £9 for 12 packs (which is rare), if you use a pack a week (which is a conservative estimate) it won't take long to make the money back.

Are Totsbots good then VQ? I was going to buy some pre-loved cheaply but I can't easily get to the woman & postage is too much. However, if they are highly rated by an expert like yourself Wink as there isn't a kiss-arse emoticon I might take a drive soon...

MissMummy1 · 11/08/2012 20:00

My gosh, disappear for a few hours and we're well and truly into a new thread!

Would LOVE icecream, although DH is doing the next best thing and is making pizza for us from scratch ignores mess he's made.

To prove what wonderful tenants we are we begrudgingly blitzed the old apartment this afternoon. It was already pretty much immaculate as I have complete OCD cleanliness but we went over it all with the steam cleaner. What a way to spend a day off - not! Anyway feeling very much like the better person tonight, and not too knackered as DH did most of the work!

Chunkychicken · 11/08/2012 20:09

Sophia I think after 32-34wks is when gym ball etc will help with positioning, although earlier can't hurt surely?

ValiumQueen · 11/08/2012 20:30

Grin chunky the TotsBots easyfits are dry in 24 hours, and can be boosted. They are birth to potty allegedly. I have V2, which some say are better than V3 for absorbency. They are very quick to change as all in one. Not sure I am liking aplix. Always been a poppa girl, but have only been using them a while. I nearly cried when she did a poo in the flower power ones! But they are for best darling! The totsbots bamboozle stretch have good absorbency and do indeed stretch. Quicker to dry than the Little Lambs bamboo nappies, just two days instead of three, and the tots wraps are softer and lighter. Just using them daytime at present and DH left her for 4 hours as he 'did not know what to do' (I had said to put a disposable on her!) so they seem good on absorbency, but a bit bulkier. They did not have a booster in, but plenty of room for one.

What deal is the lady offering on the TotsBots? What type are they, how much use etc? The aplix does not wear as well as poppas apparently.

I am no expert, just an addict.

SwissArmyWife · 11/08/2012 20:43

Sorry for the wait ladies, i've been running around like a headless chicken after DD all day, she's worn me out!

Well, as you all know my DP left me, and it's been a horrible couple of weeks on my own, it really has :( I've been struggling so much with everything and my depression surfaced again so I practically begged my midwife to put me back on my medication. She got me an urgent appointment the same day and i'm back on it now, which has a helped so much.

Anyway as DP and I had to stay in contact I didn't tell him at all how I was feeling and tried to have a positive attitude about life in general because I knew if I didn't then everything would just crumble around me.

I went to stay at my mums for about five days and she paid for me to have a psychic reading. So I asked this psychic what was going on with my DP, and if i'd be able to cope on my own with the two kids.
She replied (in a nutshell) that he was scared and that she could see us sorting things out and raising our children together, but for now to just stay away from him (emotionally).

The morning after that reading, he told me (with no prompting from me at all) that he didn't want to break up with me and wanted to sort things out.
I couldn't believe it, and now we've agreed that we will try and sort things out, although he's not moving back in yet because we're going to have some space apart for a bit, but he'll be coming back before the baby is born. And popping over a few times a week to help out/spend time with DD.

I'm so relieved, as the thought of a 'broken' family terrified me :(

So now i'm a much happier Swiss if not slightly sedated and I wanted to let you ladies know that because you were so supportive when the bastard left me and I couldn't really talk to anyone else.
I hope i'm making the right choice in getting back with him, as i've been so confused about it all but I guess we'll see how things go. :)

As for the baby, I think that's the only part of my life recently that has stayed normal and consistent! The midwife said he sounded very happy when she heard his heartbeat and everything is fine. Lots of kicks and I even felt him hiccupping for the first time while I was at my mums! :)

I hope everyone else is doing well, have I missed anything??