January 2014 (thread 9) Pregnancy half time is over. Fast growing bumps, braxton hicks and we thought we would worry less!

[Frizz1986]

Hope its ok me setting up a new thread.
Couldnt see one, but if I am just being blind please tell me.....

To be fair, Book, our local council has only just started any sort of rubbish recycling scheme. I think it's fair to say it'll be a while before they start a nappy library!

True toby - we're doomed! Disposables have to go in the big black bin and wait 2 weeks to be collected as well. GRIM.
I've heard good things about the Little lambs launya. I really want to get Bumgenius, purely because they have such an ace name, but when I saw some in a shop at the weekend the outside felt all synthetic and horrible so I will rethink. Probably buying them just because the name makes me laugh isn't good enough anyway!

So if I get to the NCT sale on Saturday and there are no reuseable nappies left, I'll know who to blame, Book :o

So i get home from work to do a quick catch up and holy shit space
Huge huge congrats on the first arrival and what an awesome weight.
So thankful that u have posted too so we can hear your news and experience.
Got all fingers and toes crossed that he progresses quickly in neonatal. How nice that he has a Seaview.

Have no idea what anyone else put as I am still a bit gobsmacked and have no idea how space managed so calmly. If my bubs pops soon I am in no way prepared.

Ta, toby. Will hie me to a Sainsbos.

frizz I know - it's pretty awesome/scary/totally unexpected, right? I was the same when I read it. Space seems fantastically chilled though, and is okay, so that's the main thing.

toby I'm too scared to buy nappies at the NCT sale, they will be able to tell that I am an uninformed fraud :)

Congratulations space - a good weight for such an early boy! You are being so calm about the whole thing - I'm v impressed! Hope little one is getting on well in neonates x

I'd like to use reusables but I'm very confused by all the choices! Plus a little bit put off by the thought of carrying dirty nappies round. Our council stopped doing the grants last year :(

:o Book! That is a very good point.

toby I couldn't find any maternity tights in the sainsburys near me (huge 1). Do you remember what the packaging looks like? £5 is far more reasonable!

Thanks ladies (again). Can't remember who it was the posted his dates but yes, he's 24+2. Just been up to see him for the first time since they got him settled into the neonatal unit & were able to put hands in incubator for a little cuddle

He's doing amazingly well. We're not daft, we are going to have good days and bad days but each step at a time & so far I couldn't ask him to do anymore than he is.

Oh & his name is Idris.

I've not seen any reusable nappies at our local
NCT sales. I wonder if people are selling them online instead so it might not all be book's fault .

I keep losing on ebay when trying to buy a double pushchair. Getting cross now. Really want a bargain but maybe just need to get real.

That's great news space and love the name. PLEASE keep updating us if you have the chance (and want to)!

Thanks for the update space it's good to hear he's doing so well and that's a lovely unusual name :)

space I love the name Idris, means warrior, so apt!!! Massive congratulations and the biggest of hugs. I'm in shock so can't imagine how you are.

The only other thing I remember is tights...
Boots tights are fab if a bit thick and shiny, fit me well. I'm a 12 and wearing the medium/large I think!
Never buy Seraphine - leggings amazing but tights are rubbish.

Still can't get over Idris being here already!!!

A lovely strong name for your little fighter space, glad you got to see him.

Tarka the trick is to put in your maximum bid and confirm it at around 5 seconds, that way no one has a chance to up their bid in the final seconds. Keeps the price down too. I got my Britax B-Dual on there for £100 :)

another I keep trying that trick but I think people are using some sort of program that bids in the last second. I think the main problem is that there aren't many coming up in my local area so I'm going to have to pay more than I think I should.

Quick pee question. Getting a damp patch in my pants getting slightly bigger all day. Not enough to require a change but......
There is a slight sweet smell there but (tmi) my discharge mixed with sweat has always had a bit if a sweet smell "down there"
I dont feel any gushing or anything when i stand and dont want to be a nag if it is just pee lol.
Is it worth calling MW tomorrow to ask and see if i shoukd get it checked?Would a small leak be a big deal anyway? Or does ot replace itself?
At no other time would i be hoping that i am peeing myself lol.

Idris is such a fantastic name space, congratulations again and do let us know how he is getting on if you have time :)
Could you install a sniper programme tarka? Y'know, for the baby's sake

Mmm, posted on phone and it disappeared.

Fab name space, really lovely. Glad he's doing so well today, and that you had a little hold through the incubator. He does sound like a little warrior :)

I really like the sainsburys tights, they come right up to my bra (I like being cosy!)

Is that what it is called book? hmmm....

Wow space idris is a stunning name.

Wow! Congrats space! And what a lovely name, Idris! Eep!

Erm, can't remember any of what anyone else as said.

Someone said something about nappies? I got so overwhelmed by the choice I decided on terry squares, nappy nippas and some plain white PUL wraps from Real Nappies:
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003FPQK3I/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They were £24 for 6 and I figured terry squares wouldn't need to change with baby size. And it wouldn't be a big deal to spend £25 every few months to upgrade sizes.

Wow! The first baby has arrived!

Oh and guys, were nearly at 1000 posts...

The teletubbies onesie just cracked me up! Hilarious!

Space OMG! That must have been such an amazing moment actually being able to put your hands in for a little cuddle! What a cool name! What a surreal 24 hours for you!