August '14 Sunflowers. 27 angels. 48 pink, 28 blue. 74 HERE!!
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One of the reasons I'm getting scanned early is with clomid I have a 1/10 chance of twins. At my follie scan there were two 12mm follicles but I didn't ovulate until 2 weeks later so I've no idea. It would be so scary but so amazing at the same time.
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I'm considering cloth nappies though?! Never done this so it anyone has more info and tips
We're planning to use them too! I've done research before but am not sure what kind I want. I guess there's quite a few different types, but I don't know which I'll go with.
The diaper covers are so cute too! 
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We have a pram that faces both towards and away, and I love that feature.... But almost never used it!! I am a bit of a baby wearing fanatic, and its sooooo much more convenient too, so I just wore Monster everywhere all the time, day in and day out, at home and out shopping. I intend to do the same with this next one too, and then if Monster needs to, he can use the pram. But he walks everywhere happily now (and can still be carried on my back when need be) so doubt the pram will still see much use..... I have a couple of woven wraps, a ring sling, a mei tai and a manduca. I may or may not get a stretchy wrap for baby, and another woven.... Lol
The cot we bought was never ever used as a cot either. It has been turned in to a sidecar on our bed and we bed-share.
I did disposable nappies for the first 8 weeks with Monster, then went in to full time cloth nappies until he was 18 months ish when he started wetting a lot at night and getting a bad rash in a night time cloth nappy, so he is in cloth (or bare) all day and has a single disposable at night. I have done a little 'elimination communication' with him since he was small too, so he never has an accident when he has a bare bum all day at home, but will still use his nappy if he's wearing one. I am HOPING that seeing it is summer here, I might start doing more work towards him using undies at least during the day.
I intend to do cloth nappies with this one too.
The cot we bought was never ever used as a cot either. It has been turned in to a sidecar on our bed and we bed-share.
I did disposable nappies for the first 8 weeks with Monster, then went in to full time cloth nappies until he was 18 months ish when he started wetting a lot at night and getting a bad rash in a night time cloth nappy, so he is in cloth (or bare) all day and has a single disposable at night. I have done a little 'elimination communication' with him since he was small too, so he never has an accident when he has a bare bum all day at home, but will still use his nappy if he's wearing one. I am HOPING that seeing it is summer here, I might start doing more work towards him using undies at least during the day.
I intend to do cloth nappies with this one too.
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OK, cloth nappies.
There are a few different styles (pocket, all-in-one, fitted, prefold etc) that have different advantages and disadvantages.
Then there are a zillion brands and home made ones that have their own pros and cons.
What will fit one baby PERFECTLY, will leak constantly for another!!! What one mamma adores, another will absolutely despise. Take reccomendations with a grain of salt!!!!! No matter how heartfelt.
You can get "China cheapies" that are Chinese made, cheap, a little crappy, but can suit some perfectly. They can be only a few dollars each, especially second hand.
Then go right through the scale to hand made custom embroidered minky ones, and you can pay $200 for a SINGLE nappy. Insane.
Personally I used prefolds when Monster was small, because he had stick thin thighs and everything else gaped and leaked so badly around the leg holes. Even supposedly ones made for skinny legs!! Prefolds worked through. Once he got bigger we found that Chinese cheapy pockets worked well, but he isn't a heavy wetter so he doesn't fill them in one wee like some kids do! I got a few fancy pretty ones, but actually don't like them as much as my workhorse cheapies!!!
There are a few different styles (pocket, all-in-one, fitted, prefold etc) that have different advantages and disadvantages.
Then there are a zillion brands and home made ones that have their own pros and cons.
What will fit one baby PERFECTLY, will leak constantly for another!!! What one mamma adores, another will absolutely despise. Take reccomendations with a grain of salt!!!!! No matter how heartfelt.
You can get "China cheapies" that are Chinese made, cheap, a little crappy, but can suit some perfectly. They can be only a few dollars each, especially second hand.
Then go right through the scale to hand made custom embroidered minky ones, and you can pay $200 for a SINGLE nappy. Insane.
Personally I used prefolds when Monster was small, because he had stick thin thighs and everything else gaped and leaked so badly around the leg holes. Even supposedly ones made for skinny legs!! Prefolds worked through. Once he got bigger we found that Chinese cheapy pockets worked well, but he isn't a heavy wetter so he doesn't fill them in one wee like some kids do! I got a few fancy pretty ones, but actually don't like them as much as my workhorse cheapies!!!
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Has anyone else been needing a nap in the afternoon? I find myself taking a nap somewhere within 4 and 7pm each day. Even if it's a day I don't work and I get my full 8 hours.
Omg, yes!!! I'm not able to get one every afternoon, but man do I want one!! The nausea has also kicked in, feeling a little green as I type this.
I think I'm going to send out Christmas cards like I do every year, but for close friends and family, make them a little xtra special! Not sure how exactly, but I'll also let them know not to spill the beans to anyone else.
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We have a pram that faces both towards and away, and I love that feature.... But almost never used it!! I am a bit of a baby wearing fanatic, and its sooooo much more convenient too, so I just wore Monster everywhere all the time, day in and day out, at home and out shopping. I intend to do the same with this next one too, and then if Monster needs to, he can use the pram. But he walks everywhere happily now (and can still be carried on my back when need be) so doubt the pram will still see much use..... I have a couple of woven wraps, a ring sling, a mei tai and a manduca. I may or may not get a stretchy wrap for baby, and another woven.... Lol
The cot we bought was never ever used as a cot either. It has been turned in to a sidecar on our bed and we bed-share.
I did disposable nappies for the first 8 weeks with Monster, then went in to full time cloth nappies until he was 18 months ish when he started wetting a lot at night and getting a bad rash in a night time cloth nappy, so he is in cloth (or bare) all day and has a single disposable at night. I have done a little 'elimination communication' with him since he was small too, so he never has an accident when he has a bare bum all day at home, but will still use his nappy if he's wearing one. I am HOPING that seeing it is summer here, I might start doing more work towards him using undies at least during the day.
I intend to do cloth nappies with this one too.
I have never used them, but I have considered it. My question is, are they cost effective for a last baby? ( this is #5 and final ). I wish I would have done it last time, but we thought he was the last, lol.
And , we have a front loader washer, which I know are common in the UK, but I've heard complaints that they don't get the diapers as clean. Maybe it's just the models here? (US)
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Also, I use OSFA (one size fits all/most) but if you intend to have lots of kids and use cloth, you're better getting sized ones to last better.
You can often hire a pack of a few different types to try.
There is a HUGE market of buy/sell/swap of 'MCN' (modern cloth nappies) that you can score some really good bargains on.
The only real advice I have is to research the different TYPES and think about what you'd like to try, and then just get some!! It is so overwhelming looking at allllll the brands and preferences and pros and cons and who what when where how..... Just GET SOME! most have a pretty good resale value if they don't suit! But simply getting some, and making the jump to using them, you instantly will find out if you like it or not, and have a starting point for what to try next. Like for me, trying some initially I found the leaky legs, so instantly knew I had to find some suitable for skinny legs, which led me to prefolds. But maybe you will have the opposite! Or an issue with bamboo taking simply FOREVER to dry, so you need something different.... Whatever. Get some. Give them a go. Even if it is one cloth nappy a day and the rest are disposables, you will quickly build up and get caught in the utterly addictive nature of cloth nappies!!!
Make note, that they only end up cheaper than disposables if you don't buy hundreds of fancy expensive ones!!! I have a stash of around 25 cheapies and can have Monster in those full time. Some people have huuuuge stashes, but it won't be saving them money until they re sell them all one day!
You can often hire a pack of a few different types to try.
There is a HUGE market of buy/sell/swap of 'MCN' (modern cloth nappies) that you can score some really good bargains on.
The only real advice I have is to research the different TYPES and think about what you'd like to try, and then just get some!! It is so overwhelming looking at allllll the brands and preferences and pros and cons and who what when where how..... Just GET SOME! most have a pretty good resale value if they don't suit! But simply getting some, and making the jump to using them, you instantly will find out if you like it or not, and have a starting point for what to try next. Like for me, trying some initially I found the leaky legs, so instantly knew I had to find some suitable for skinny legs, which led me to prefolds. But maybe you will have the opposite! Or an issue with bamboo taking simply FOREVER to dry, so you need something different.... Whatever. Get some. Give them a go. Even if it is one cloth nappy a day and the rest are disposables, you will quickly build up and get caught in the utterly addictive nature of cloth nappies!!!
Make note, that they only end up cheaper than disposables if you don't buy hundreds of fancy expensive ones!!! I have a stash of around 25 cheapies and can have Monster in those full time. Some people have huuuuge stashes, but it won't be saving them money until they re sell them all one day!
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We have a pram that faces both towards and away, and I love that feature.... But almost never used it!! I am a bit of a baby wearing fanatic, and its sooooo much more convenient too, so I just wore Monster everywhere all the time, day in and day out, at home and out shopping. I intend to do the same with this next one too, and then if Monster needs to, he can use the pram. But he walks everywhere happily now (and can still be carried on my back when need be) so doubt the pram will still see much use..... I have a couple of woven wraps, a ring sling, a mei tai and a manduca. I may or may not get a stretchy wrap for baby, and another woven.... Lol
The cot we bought was never ever used as a cot either. It has been turned in to a sidecar on our bed and we bed-share.
I did disposable nappies for the first 8 weeks with Monster, then went in to full time cloth nappies until he was 18 months ish when he started wetting a lot at night and getting a bad rash in a night time cloth nappy, so he is in cloth (or bare) all day and has a single disposable at night. I have done a little 'elimination communication' with him since he was small too, so he never has an accident when he has a bare bum all day at home, but will still use his nappy if he's wearing one. I am HOPING that seeing it is summer here, I might start doing more work towards him using undies at least during the day.
I intend to do cloth nappies with this one too.
I have never used them, but I have considered it. My question is, are they cost effective for a last baby? ( this is #5 and final ). I wish I would have done it last time, but we thought he was the last, lol.
And , we have a front loader washer, which I know are common in the UK, but I've heard complaints that they don't get the diapers as clean. Maybe it's just the models here? (US)
If you get fairly basic cheap ones, and only as many as you need; definitely cost effective for even only one child! There are websites that have done the math of the cost difference, and even taking in to account the power/water/detergent of washing, cloth still comes out hundreds, if not thousands cheaper PER CHILD.
I have no idea regarding front loaders sorry!! I don't see why they wouldn't get them clean?? Hanging in the sunshine is what removes the stains the best anyway.
who knows, just might happen!
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I don't really have any breakouts (except a random pimple on my chin), but my skin just feels very clogged and "dirty" even though I wash my face and have done a couple masks and scrubs. Could also be this dry, dry winter air too though.
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Thanks ladies, I feel so much calmer now. I'm an emotional rollercoaster with this pregnancy and everything that's going on with my son, but today was a good day!
LoveCakes - Congrats on your 3+! It's amazing how it can put your mind at ease! I have a double digital pack left, which I am going to give to my husband to hide. No point wasting them. Now I have my 3+ I won't test anymore.
Sleep - Yes!! I am exhausted all the time! I didn't have this so much last time. I came home form work today at 5:30 and went straight up to bed for an hour's nap. Yesterday after teaching an hour and a half's history lesson where we were time travellers and I was regaling them with London's history in my usual hyperactive way, I rested my head in my arms at one of the kids' tables and they covered me with a blanket and got me a pillow I could have gone to sleep. They must think their teacher has gone mad!
Prams - We really want the iCandy Peach Blossom 3 when it comes out in the spring. We like to do day trips and my son will only be 2.5 when this baby is born, so he'll still need a pushchair for long or fast paced outings. The new peach blossom can both face you or face away and has a lot more room between the seats. I wanted the Bugaboo Donkey as I'd much rather have them side by side than a tandem, but here in central London it's just not feasible. We wouldn't be able to get on a bus for starters!
Twins - I would love twins. They do run in my family (twins in every generation on my mum's female line - i.e. her mum, aunts, sisters, nieces, female cousins etc.) and I took soy isoflavones (nature's clomid apparently) to kick start ovulation this month, so maybe. I don't feel like it's twins, but it would be nice. I think I'd have got my 3+ earlier if I had twins on board as I think my hCG levels would be higher.
Acne - Yep! Not too bad, but as I normally have clear skin, having a few blemishes is noticeable (probably only to me). I have a painful one just inside my nose. Very weird!
Phew, I think I'm caught up with our fast moving thread!! I am in bed back from date night and ready for sleep! I don't think I'll fully wake up till second trimester.
Night!
xx
LoveCakes - Congrats on your 3+! It's amazing how it can put your mind at ease! I have a double digital pack left, which I am going to give to my husband to hide. No point wasting them. Now I have my 3+ I won't test anymore.
Sleep - Yes!! I am exhausted all the time! I didn't have this so much last time. I came home form work today at 5:30 and went straight up to bed for an hour's nap. Yesterday after teaching an hour and a half's history lesson where we were time travellers and I was regaling them with London's history in my usual hyperactive way, I rested my head in my arms at one of the kids' tables and they covered me with a blanket and got me a pillow
I could have gone to sleep. They must think their teacher has gone mad!Prams - We really want the iCandy Peach Blossom 3 when it comes out in the spring. We like to do day trips and my son will only be 2.5 when this baby is born, so he'll still need a pushchair for long or fast paced outings. The new peach blossom can both face you or face away and has a lot more room between the seats. I wanted the Bugaboo Donkey as I'd much rather have them side by side than a tandem, but here in central London it's just not feasible. We wouldn't be able to get on a bus for starters!
Twins - I would love twins. They do run in my family (twins in every generation on my mum's female line - i.e. her mum, aunts, sisters, nieces, female cousins etc.) and I took soy isoflavones (nature's clomid apparently) to kick start ovulation this month, so maybe. I don't feel like it's twins, but it would be nice. I think I'd have got my 3+ earlier if I had twins on board as I think my hCG levels would be higher.
Acne - Yep! Not too bad, but as I normally have clear skin, having a few blemishes is noticeable (probably only to me). I have a painful one just inside my nose. Very weird!
Phew, I think I'm caught up with our fast moving thread!! I am in bed back from date night and ready for sleep! I don't think I'll fully wake up till second trimester.
Night!
xx
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My husband would love us to have twins. It's in the family but I would be excited with just 1 precious angel.
No bad sign of acne here yet but no bragging either because it might still come so won't say too much. My biggest symptom is serious bloating, hungry all the time, sore boobs, heartburn and waves of nausea.
Hope everyone is having a good day today!
No bad sign of acne here yet but no bragging either because it might still come so won't say too much. My biggest symptom is serious bloating, hungry all the time, sore boobs, heartburn and waves of nausea.
Hope everyone is having a good day today!
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Congrats!! Happy Healthy 9 Months!!!
LoveCakes - I love those tests, (not for the first test but for after getting the initial bfp lol) they really help keep things positive ^_^
Luvspnk31 - I haven't really been breaking out... but we're still in the beginning.. I know it'll happen sooner or later like it did with my last PGs lol and I know what you mean about twins, DH is joking about them too, I'm thinking the same thing, at first I was excited the idea and then I thought of a friend of mine who just had identical twin boys and the nightmares she went through right at the beginning... then I think about how she's doing now and how cute they look sleeping on each other's butts lol
Squirrel - I'm glad to hear you're having a good day
I can't wait until we all start to move into the 2nd trimester... those are always the best glorious days ^_^I've been super tired the last day and a half... I practically slept all day yesterday, only woke up to make dinner and put down the little ones for bed and then went back to bed myself lol I'm ready to collasp again into bed and it's still really early... also I'm feeling like I'm starving... and only an hour after I ate a full meal... I sent DH to actually go get me pizza just down the road lol
It's terrible weather outside and I almost told him no and to just stay home... but then he did the 'I'll go out and get anything for my pregnant woman' so I said.. 'Okay, bye!' lol
