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sleeplessness, toothache, hip pain - the joys of being due August 2007 !!

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tokentotty · 18/06/2007 12:58

Now that's all out of the way in the thread title we've all got to head down the "things can and will only get better now" ok?? All ailments stop and nothing but good things will befall us all.

Right.

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Hersetta · 25/06/2007 16:00

Kite,

I have most things although was horrified to read that a newborn gets through 12 nappies a day - I thought I had enough for a week when I bought 48 but obviously not. Will have to pick up a few more!

bananabump · 25/06/2007 16:03

It's scary when my big sister keeps saying "you don't have enough nappies, buy some more" and I'm like "but I have six packs!" and she just smiles as if to say "you're in for a SHOCK"

kiteflying · 25/06/2007 16:12

my weegirl - sounds like such a good idea! I remember looking after my sister at three and thinking what a lovely doll she would make if only she did not cry so much!

Katybird - I'm seeing the osteopath next Monday night. Thinking of buying a sheepskin in the meantime. Although we have already invested in a mattress topper (last weekend) without much effect.

By the way, is anyone else still losing weight? I have now lost half a stone in the past three weeks.

And, following some earlier posts, I am also getting up really early and having a mini-breakfast in order to go back to sleep. I am positive I am not starving the baby and the bump is definitely bigger, so should I therefore not worry?

kiteflying · 25/06/2007 16:14

Oh my god my pre-washing adds up to fifteen nappies and I thought that would get us through any post natal stay at hospital. Eeek.

katybird · 25/06/2007 16:18

Kite - It's a shame the mattress topper hasn't worked but the sheepskin is a good idea. Hopefully the osteopath will sort you out.

I'm losing weight too, I don't know if it's normal though. I'm definitely eating less than I was because my stomach's all squished up, so maybe that has an effect. The bump's definitely not getting smaller! I think I've lost about 4lbs in two weeks.

Maybe you could dispatch DP home with the first lot of nappies and get him to wash them!

bananabump · 25/06/2007 16:25

Kiteflying: Maybe you're losing weight because baby is demanding more of you now, and the food you were eating isn't enough to stop him relying on your fat stores? Just a theory, I don't know. Perhaps it might be worth making your portions a little bigger at every meal, or adding another small meal to the day.

I think it's natural to put on some weight towards the end of pregnancy (1lb a week although half that goes on baby) as your body stores up fat to make milk with. I'm not an expert though, if you're losing weight every week it might be an idea to have a word with your doctor.

Wow, you're going to start on reusables straight away? I fancy using them eventually but I'm not going to attempt to try it for the first month or so, until there are fewer nappies everyday. I couldn't be bothered going to wash nappies while I'm still sore, no way. Couldn't you buy a couple of packs of biodegradable disposable nappies to cover the first week or so while you recover?

GillL · 25/06/2007 16:27

Nothing wrong with changing the baby on a towel kite. Saves money buying a changing mat.

I'm the same myweegirl - Dd's 2.3 and she runs away when I try to get her to do something like clean her teeth or go upstairs to bed. I keep having to get dh to help me catch her. My legs feel dead after just one trip up the stairs. We're going to buy dd a new doll for when the new baby arrives. She tells us that she's having a baby girl but she's got loads of girl baby dolls. We're going to get a baby boy doll so that she can change him and feed him when I do.

Hersetta - I don't think my dd ever got through more than 8 nappies a day. I'd say 6 packs will keep you going for a while and you can send dh/dp out for more when you need them.

Hersetta · 25/06/2007 16:46

Kite,

have you considered using disposables whilst in hospital (tesco newborn ones are less than 2 pounds for 24) so may come in handy for that first 48 hours. May save a lot of room in your hospital bag as well.

Anyone else getting really bad acid stomach - I'm having to take settlers tums every day at the moment from about 4pm onwards.

kiteflying · 25/06/2007 16:52

Thanks GillL I will quote you when I get home if you don't mind.

Bananabump, I had eczema as a baby myself so am keen to use cloth straight away not because of virtue but fear of my baby having my icksy itchy baby skin (hence loving the soft bamboo) I guess I am lucky in that my boyfriend will be home with me for the first three weeks so I will not be on washing duties (or cooking, or housework of any kind if I can help it). Also, as he worked in a creche once upon a time he has made the fatal mistake of crowing that he knows the right way to fold nappies .

kiteflying · 25/06/2007 16:54

crossed with yours Hersetta. Had considered that yes especially as someone mentioned that meconium stains badly, but I will play it by ear and have both on hand I think.

Annie75 · 25/06/2007 17:02

Ooh, I also bought a pair of baby sissors at the weekend. Am imagining all babies are born with inch-long talons as the books tell you to cut them straight away (before they start demanding nail varnish).

TT - it was a shop in Cardiff, so it might be a bit of stretch for you - though a good excuse for a weekend away?! I did also find the Nappy Lady site v helpful and same in price. The only reason I didn't buy from them is because I wanted to be able to take them back and change them if I needed, and it seemed less hassle (plus I like the idea of supporting a small local business ). Main issue in choosing the type that suits you seems to be whether you have a tumble dryer or not.

Gill - good work on the hospital bag - I did the same thing just in case. Went to Boots on Sat am and got thoroughly confused by maternity mats (giant sanitary pads you can sit on in case your waters break , which sanitary pads I'd need (normal, super-dry or super-super-gah-i-can't-stop-bleeding pads). Have taken advice from other MN and packed a plum towel...

katybird · 25/06/2007 17:13

Sounds like a fab shop Annie, can you remember what they recommended for people without a tumble dryer?

growingbagpuss · 25/06/2007 17:14

I don't ever remember DS getting through 12 nappies a day - that's MAD!!

yes meconium can stain, so I would suggest using disposables for the first couple of days - give yourself one less thing to think about while you get your head around this little squeaking thing you've given birth to!

kiteflying · 25/06/2007 17:18

I think they give those mats out in hospital Annie. Someone mentioned them on another thread.

Annie75 · 25/06/2007 17:43

Katybird - I don't have a dryer and ended up with the bamboo Tots Bots - but a few more than usual because of extra drying time (my DH liked the look of them best, the shallow thing he is...).

The Nappy Lady suggested Fluffles with Air Flow wraps or Tots Bots with Air Flow wraps.

katybird · 25/06/2007 17:49

Thanks, I was thinking about Fluffles ones (Nappy Lady recommended them for me too) so I might get a trial one of each and see how the drying time compares. I'm sure my flat is going to be full of drying baby clothes for the next two years anyway, so a few nappies won't make a difference!

bananabump · 25/06/2007 18:17

I was considering trying a few terries to start with (I do actually have about 5 or 6 kooshies I was given on freecycle but they're SO HARD, and apparently they take an absolute age to dry because they're all in ones and you shouldn't tumbledry them)

Anyone got any experience of terry nappies? they sound good in theory but the folding process looks a bit too much like origami for me to figure out! lol

lizziemun · 25/06/2007 19:17

katybird

Why don't you put a message out for FLAME, she has business selling real nappies. She may be able to answer your questions and give you some advice.

growingbagpuss · 25/06/2007 19:42

prefolds (bambino mio etc) are good fro drying and simple to use - you can fold them differently for boys, girls, night, liquid poo (lovely) and I found were great until DS started crawling - then I used motherease -although I think the fluffles are better - my M/W friend also runs a nappy business - but she isn't a mumsnetter and I can't put her info on here wthout being shot by mumsnet!

Anyone in Kent - Cat me and I'll give you her deatils!

Hersetta · 26/06/2007 08:59

Annie - I was looking at maternity mats too - bought the boots ones in the end (5 for £2 I think). Mainly to protect the car on the drive up to hospital although I may slip one under my side of the bed come August.

Does everything think that maternity sanitary pads are really necessary? I've just bought the night time ultra ones with wings as they seem to do the job but are a lot cheaper because they don't say maternity I guess. They were two packs for £1.30 in superdrug as opposed to the maternity ones which were £1.99 a pack.

Got a shock yesterday as I've been nagging my Mum to get some flight from Spain booked for when I am due so she doesn't end up paying 500 euro's for a one way flight.

I told her to book for perhaps the 28th (I'm due on the 27th) and go back perhaps the 10th September (the going home date can always be changed). I get an email yesterday saying she's booked her flights for August 23rd and goes home on September 7th. So now I'm really hoping that little one comes early as I really don't want to be in the early stages of labour with my Mum and stepdad in the house. Also haven;t hyet told her that if i do have the baby when she is here I don't want her at the hospital - just want it to be me and DH (and our doula which I also haven't told my mum about as I'm sure she would think it's a daft idea!). Help !!

growingbagpuss · 26/06/2007 09:07

oooh Hersetta - I don't envy you at all - my Mum is only 140 miles away - and luckily has no intention of showing up before or after the birth!

...Best tell her sooner rather than later.....

I agree on the maternity pad things - I have bought some - but went onto thin"ultra" ones ASAP after DS was born - as they aren't so bulky, and allow everything to erm.. be in the right place, with less pressure on sensitive bits!

mum2george · 26/06/2007 11:17

Bananabump, no experience of terries sorry. We didn't use them because of drying time, same with Kooshies, and because of their bulk.

We used Nappies4Real Nappy Laudry service for the first 6 months. Not sure if they cover Wrexham but know that they do deliver over a fairly wide area. They were great, they use prefolds, but after 6 months we bought Motherease. Found the Motherease much better than the prefolds, but did buy a few prefolds too. The problem we had with prefolds was containment but think that might have been because I didn't do any of the fancy folds and DS was BF.

With prefolds you usually have to buy 3 different sizes over the time you will use them but this is much cheaper if you can make your own. I think that there is a couple of website which will give you guidance if you want to do this.

If drying is an issue, then have heard that the Fluffles are good and have you considered pseudo-all in ones, like Fuzzi Bunz. They have all the ease of the all-in-ones like Kooshies but not the hassle of the drying time? You can also make your own nappies to go inside if you really want too or just use prefolds. The only problem with them is that you need so many wraps. We used them but only had a couple. We used them mainly if we were out or if granny was left in charge. Both grannies were great though and just go on with any nappies we used!

Have you checked with your local council to see if they have any incentive schemes, they usually give you some money off. Ours give either money off, a free month with the nappy laundry service or a small trial pack with the use of an advisor.

mum2george · 26/06/2007 11:21

Didn't really explain the containment thingy. The poo stayed inside the nappy wrap and didn't leak all over the clothes, well most times anyway, but just went all over the wrap as well as the nappy, which was a real pain, especially in the night when you realise its the 8th wrap its happened to that day and you don't have anymore! The motherease were much better as the nappy covers more of the the baby's bum so less gets on the wraps, but thats just IMO

Uki · 26/06/2007 12:14

Hi All

I've not been here much lately but glad to hear all are well, and getting ready.

bananabump- ordinary terry nappies are just folded in quarters for newborns and half for older ones, very easy. I used those snappy fastners which were great.

I used Fluffies a bit, but found they leaked and took ages to dry. I got rid of them all, and wouldn't use again.

We don't have any water here (in a drought)so i'm going to use disposable eco/combustable ones. i'm waiting till they go on special and then will buy up big. I'd like to use the od cloth nappy though, just can't count on having enough water. we are on rain water tanks, so every drop is measured.

Anyone want to hear my scary nappy changing record for newborn ds- 16 in one day!!!!!!!
no you probably didn't want to hear that arn't second timer's terrible?

Annie75 · 26/06/2007 12:19

Ooh, that's useful nappy advice, mum2george. I've got some terries squares from my mum, banana - she made it look dead easy to fold them, but suspect I might just end up using them as changing aids...

Can I ask if anyone else's baby is currently breech? 34 weeks this week and still hoping for it to turn and considering more and more alternative methods...I'd do anything to avoid a c-section - think I'd bawl my head off if I was told after all my ideas of having a natural birth that I was to have an elective c-section

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