2010 Bumps & Flushes & Dimples

[Piperette]

And since I am currently looking at cots again, what is everyone having or planning on having? With pics or links please. I love looking at everyone's choices.

I know some of you will have their little ones in moses baskets first, but any idea what you will be having after?

 

[Jetters]

I've got a moses basket for day time naps, and an Amby Hammock for night time...

https://www.babychums.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/amby_baby_motion_bed.jpg

I'm moving around christmastime so will buy him a cot then

 

[penguin77]

Hi.....

Sorry ive been awol....flat out with work and am exhausted. Feels the same at home at the mo' too.....so feeling a bit run down

Only skimmed through the posts so apologie sif i miss anything.

Lia - Big hugs hun....

Yas - That's a great stash you have Oh..and that hamock is beautiful

Pip - Hey hun....this is the cot we have (the older version which has the drop side)....and it was 2nd hand from a friend at work but we bought a new mattress. I really wouldnt spend a fortune on a cot...would rather on somethign else but that's me hun
https://www.mamasandpapas.com/product-amera-cot-/331102801/type-i/
I bought a new toddler bed for Jac and he's been in that for over a month and he's been fine....so will do the same with #2. The sooner you move them the easier it si in my opinion.

Brig - I also really love the name

Lydia - Sounds like you had a great day...i'm sooooo jealous....roll on Thursday LOL

On top of everything the aquadraw came back in stock online this morning...didnt check my email this mornign as i was mega busy...now out of stock again....gutted

xxx

 

[Piperette]

Yas, that hammock is beautiful.

Penguin, nice to see you. Don't let things get to you. I am feeling a bit like this at the moment. Your cot is lovely too.

We are thinking of getting a cotbed instead of a normal cot as you can convert them afterwards and use it as a proper bed.

 

[penguin77]

Pip - Cotbed does make sense if youre buying new

xxx

 

[Fish&Chips]

Just a quick is crazy busy today and am knackered!

P&F hope you are ok.

Brigitte I LOVE that name!! It's perfect.

Will catch up properly soon. xxx

 

[Piperette]

Bit of a random question, but does any of you lovely ladies live near Merry Hill, Southampton or Thurrock? I would need to know asap.

 

[Jetters]

Not me sorry x

 

[pinkandfluffy]

Hello ladies, thank you for your thoughts and hugs I am back and lurking a little today as not going into work...

My uncle died at the weekend - he was only mid forties, and it was a bit of a shock. I think he had a blood clot on the brain and it just went....he had only been married a year as well....the funeral is going to be Wednesday next week so I am back now til Sunday.

Trying to plod on as normal as poss as Sunday was a difficult day and bubs went nuts a bit and I felt bad like I was distressing him though I know that's probably silly

On the bubs front, we went back yesterday for another ctg from our visit last week and all looking okay. Then they referred us for a growth scan which was also fine, measuring a little ahead but they weren't worried. And since last night well he suddenly got active as normal again so I think all the prodding he has had has moved him to where I can feel him again perhaps? Other than Sunday night I was getting nothing from him but he seemed spurred into action again after the hospital.

Tried to have a quick catch up on the thread too....Pip we have gone for a mamas and papas cotbed too, we went to a nearby outlet and they seemed so sturdy. Love the one you linked, we have gone for this set https://www.mamasandpapas.com/product-fern-furniture-collection-pine/fera02900/type-i/ and for before that in our room we have a moses basket - we did have this one https://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-...anges/Jungle-Chums-Maize-Moses-Basket(0030608) from an NCT nearly new sale but there was an incident and a family member has replaced it so not sure where the new one is from lol...

Yas that is an impressive stash - and very pretty. DH is not really up for reusables, though I am a little more on the fence than I was before.

Brig - love the name, it is lovely!

Claire - sorry you are a bit run down hun. I felt a bit like this last week, as it was the mega busy time at work and DH said something silly to me and I just burst into tears and decided I couldn't do anything the girls at work helped me get back on track though I just had too much on with too little time left...

Well I am going to try a bit of breakfast but should be around and about for the next few days - have missed popping on here for a little burst of dimpliness...lol! Hope you are all doing good - I seem to have written an essay sorry!

 

[Jetters]

Claire, sorry you're not feeling fabby at the mo... fingers crossed you pick up again soon!

I never got a reply from Moggy yesterday... am sure she's fine, but i'm such a worrier, so if anyone hears anything let me know please!!!

Glad you're ok Lia, sudden deaths are so hard to cope with and he was so young too- what a shock xx

 

[MrsMils]

Hi everyone!

Claire, sorry you're feeling crappy , I hope you feel better asap.

Lia - I'm so sorry, that is such dreadful news. Glad baby is moving more now, its such a reassuring feeling isn't it? Glad all was good at the growth scan too.

Pip - I'm afraid I don't live near any of those. I'll try and post you some pics of my cot on Friday, I was spoilt (again) as parents bought us a stokke one - we're so happy with it, its on wheels so we can easily move it between rooms (I had a practice run!) And then grows as the baby does, its teeny to start with and very cute! It can get as big as a junior bed, so should last

Yas - I managed to get some Ittis on ebay (worked out as £8 each), new, so I'll have a look at them/try them out before I invest too heavily!! I know what I'm like though, I'll be seduced by the pretty colours etc and will end up buying loads!!! DH and I decided to give it a go, they all seem to have pretty good resale value, so if it doesn't work, we won't lose out too much. Thanks so much for your advice, will try the others too. I'm sure I'll have many more questions to come!

Hi everyone else! I hope you're all enjoying the evening sunshine! I don't know about you all, but I was boiling last night, I woke up feeling so sick because I was hot. Think I may have to start having cold showers in the middle of the night!

I've had a productive day, after a bad start (employer has messed up my mat pay, they seem to think that 90% of my pay is £135 a week, somewhat less than it should be... Can't get hold of payroll either, so waiting on someone to call me back. Then a bird got into the house and pooped EVERYWHERE. I guess I should be prepared for dealing with it!!), I've listed lots of old things on ebay, so hopefully will be able to add to my baby shopping funds....!!

 

[MrsMils]

I really hope Moggy is ok. Let us know if you hear anything Yas.

 

[Piperette]

I'm sure she is, ladies. Try not to worry. She might just not have access to a PC and has maybe switched her phone off to get some peace and quiet with OH and mogster.

 

[Jetters]

I really hope Moggy is ok. Let us know if you hear anything Yas.

Got a text from her- not to worry, she's enjoying her break away from a laptop!!

 

[MrsMils]

Phew!

 

[Piperette]

Morning ladies,

I was just wondering again how many bodysuits and sleepsuits everyone had/is planning on getting in the smallest size (0-3 months)?

 

[MrsMils]

Morning Pip! I was told 6 bodysuits and 6 sleepsuits in each size, so I've got 6 x newborn and 6 x 0-3 months. Got them from John Lewis - 7 for £7, so it doesn't matter too much if the baby isn't in newborn for very long. Not sure if thats right though, I'm sure those that have done it before will know what we actually need!

 

[MrsMils]

When I say bodysuits, I think I actually mean vests (no legs and short arms?)? Its all so confusing!!

 

[Jetters]

It is SUPER tricky because you just can't tell how babies are going to be! Rory was 6lb 14 at birth and was in newborn till he was 3 months old.. 0-3 swamped him so I rushed out and bought tons of newborn after he arrived.

For this bubs i've got WAY more than I need, but i've been given so many gifts and figure the more the merrier cos the less washing i'll have to do!!! They can sometimes get through 5 or 6 sleepsuits and vests in a single day if they are pukey babies so while i'm sure you can manage with 6, i'd definitely go for 12... they are so cheap anyway. And I would buy newborn stuff but not too much, you can always do what I did and pop out and buy more if needed.


I'm off to the lido today with my friend and her sister, yaaaaaaaaaay, too hot to do anything else! Am going to go and attempt to shave my legs for the first time in a month now have long given up on 'down there' though so will have to remember to keep my thighs firmly shut

 

[Piperette]

I have another question. Probably more for the already mums, but I am still interested to hear the first time mummies' opinions too. It is about sleeping bags again.

I know some of you swear by Grobag sleeping bags. But has anyone got any experiences with Dreampods? Are they any good? Also, coming back to the different togs. I know that the 1 tog one is for the summer months, but from your experience what months would you be using it and when would you start using the thicker one?