End of May 2013 babies CONTINUED..

[Zfbaby]

I am glad it went well Zfbaby. I love BG, I have 6 BG newbon size and 6 BG pockets. I love the sized ones the most but it would cost so much to only get them and they no longer make the sized ones so not everywhere sells them. I really want to try out the BG elemental too.

im excited to get them in the post. ive mainly focused on bith to potty as i think hell be too big for newborn etc by the time we make the change over. I loved the feel of the bamboo nappies. She had a selection of little lambs to look at but its just such a shame you then put a wrap on top. It seemed so cuddly. Im going to try and find some with the minky on the outside. Any good reccomendations?

she also suggested we start off by using cloth in the day and disposable at night just to get us used to them and slowly build up. I feel more confident at buying some now as i know i dont need loads to start and can use the one size. I figure as we go along we can try other types of cloth although dh really didnt like the prefold style ones. He got a lot more interested as we got to the pocket styles.

what do you think of the bg freetime? ive seen them online but the flappy bits confused me. do you put the insert on top or not need one at all or is it just a booster if needed? need to look at them more i think

 

[OmiOmen]

I am only buying flexitot and bamboozle stretchies for AI2's. I had the old style totsbots, little lab and some other ones like that with DS1 and didn't like them much. So I don't know too much about those. I don't have any stretchies yet but I love the look of the flexitots, they look very practical for nigh-time.

I only have BG pockets but I have some in other brands with the flaps that come out. You just stuff them inside and then take it out before washing to speed up drying time. The elemental looks trimmer than the organics (which I have) and the freetimes though. I was going to get freetimes but DH order the wrong one in the Albert print for me and I liked the Artist prints which are discontinued so I had to get them in the old style. Needing other boosters will depend a lot of your baby and how much of a heavy wetter they are I think.

 

[babyface15]

wow char 4 weeks is excellent!! I think my husband is only going to take 1 or 2

Pebbie hope you're feeling better soon. did you call after?
I can not believe your friend went into labor ahh, im freaking out a bit lol!!

 

[Little Ducky]

Afternoon ladies! Pebbie how are you feeling now?

Thought I'd just mention, if any of you are thinking of buying a steriliser and haven't got one yet, if you join boots parenting club online you'll get a voucher for a third off the Avent 3 in 1 steam steriliser, and that is currently reduced on their website from £60 to £45 but when you apply the third off code, you can buy one for £25
You also get a voucher for a free changing bag too when you buy a pack of nappies, so not a bad club to join if you haven't already, it doesn't cost to join either.

My morning sickness has come back BIG time, im gutted Ah well, only 3 weeks left at work though, and then I can lounge around at home
Hope you're all OK?

 

[Zfbaby]

I am only buying flexitot and bamboozle stretchies for AI2's. I had the old style totsbots, little lab and some other ones like that with DS1 and didn't like them much. So I don't know too much about those. I don't have any stretchies yet but I love the look of the flexitots, they look very practical for nigh-time.

I only have BG pockets but I have some in other brands with the flaps that come out. You just stuff them inside and then take it out before washing to speed up drying time. The elemental looks trimmer than the organics (which I have) and the freetimes though. I was going to get freetimes but DH order the wrong one in the Albert print for me and I liked the Artist prints which are discontinued so I had to get them in the old style. Needing other boosters will depend a lot of your baby and how much of a heavy wetter they are I think.

hoping to just stick with one size pockets as i can have them all pre stuffed and ready to go and i can add extra inserts/boosters when needed but im guessing theres an element of trial and error when you start out. I hope i get on well with bg.fuzzi and bambino as you can get them really easy here. I went online last night to order some softbums but once you added postage it worked out at $75 each!!!! think thats about £50.

 

[Zfbaby]

I am only buying flexitot and bamboozle stretchies for AI2's. I had the old style totsbots, little lab and some other ones like that with DS1 and didn't like them much. So I don't know too much about those. I don't have any stretchies yet but I love the look of the flexitots, they look very practical for nigh-time.

I only have BG pockets but I have some in other brands with the flaps that come out. You just stuff them inside and then take it out before washing to speed up drying time. The elemental looks trimmer than the organics (which I have) and the freetimes though. I was going to get freetimes but DH order the wrong one in the Albert print for me and I liked the Artist prints which are discontinued so I had to get them in the old style. Needing other boosters will depend a lot of your baby and how much of a heavy wetter they are I think.

also where did you manage to get the srtist series bumgenius? i couldnt find them anywhere?

 

[pebbie1]

Hello ladies! Spent all afternoon in bed. When lying down it felt a bit better, until I move as my whole bump is very sore. I'm up now and got the cramps again and a headache. Think I might be coming down with a tummy bug as there's lots of rumbling in my tummy and I generally feel like poop Early bed tonight and hope it'll be better tomorrow! X

 

[charbaby]

Just noticed a December baby thread! That seems so far away, It will be xmas then! I remember think how far May was now its only next month

 

[pebbie1]

December, that's mad!! A girl in work was 10 weeks pregnant. I'm so glad I'm 34. She's going through the whole scary first tri and I'm glad I never ever have to do that again

 

[charbaby]

December, that's mad!! A girl in work was 10 weeks pregnant. I'm so glad I'm 34. She's going through the whole scary first tri and I'm glad I never ever have to do that again

Is this going to be your last? I think this is our last also

 

[pebbie1]

Yes. We've always wanted two so this will be our last one.

 

[babyface15]

sorry to hear you aren't well again ducky can you go off any earlier?

I'm starting to feel like a bit of a lazy bum leaving work a week early when there's nothing wrong with me!

 

[charbaby]

Yes. We've always wanted two so this will be our last one.

Yeah we did as well LOL!! but the broodyness over come us so we had 1 more

 

[Zfbaby]

sorry that pebbie and ducky arent feeling great. I hope your cramps have eased off pebbie.

My changing pad arrived from america this afternoon its only taken over a month to get here?! Im now trying to track down some nice minky to make a cover for it

 

[OmiOmen]

also where did you manage to get the srtist series bumgenius? i couldnt find them anywhere?

You can't get them any more but I managed to find the full set of 5 pre-loved in excellent condition. I was delighted.

Sorry your not feeling well pebbie. Are you sure the cramps aren't the start of early labour?

I have finished my dissertation. DH and someone he works with are going to proof read it for me since I am dyslexic and all and then I have to add page numbers to my contents table but other than that it is done. I feel really relived but in shock.

 

[Zfbaby]

also where did you manage to get the srtist series bumgenius? i couldnt find them anywhere?

You can't get them any more but I managed to find the full set of 5 pre-loved in excellent condition. I was delighted.

Sorry your not feeling well pebbie. Are you sure the cramps aren't the start of early labour?

I have finished my dissertation. DH and someone he works with are going to proof read it for me since I am dyslexic and all and then I have to add page numbers to my contents table but other than that it is done. I feel really relived but in shock.

congrats!!!
i remember the days of writing my dissertation, I dont envy you. It was hard going. Are you going to celebrate?

I found one set on ebay but dh wont let me buy any pre-used. he's totally against it even though theres some really good deals to be had

 

[OmiOmen]

Thanks. I have two more essays to write still and then once they will be done it will be around my 36 week scan and DS1's 3rd birthday so no celebrating really. Well me and DS1 will be getting a haircut next week, we are both rather overdue because I haven't had any time to sort it out for a while. I'm taking a year off with DS1 and DS2 after finishing in May and will think about a MA or new route PhD next year in the highly unlikely event I get the 1st I'm predicted (so I can apply for funded places).

DH said that too but I love the BG artist prints and the V2 easyfits so I have a few. I have that set of 2 on my watch list too, not going all out to get them though since I have the 5 I wanted.

 

[pebbie1]

Well done on finishing that Omi! Bet you're well relieved the cramps are not getting regular and don't last longer than 10-20 seconds. I am having quite strong period pains again tonight. I'll see how it goes tomorrow.
Am watching 16 kids and counting......mental!!!!

 

[passion4shoes]

Are you maybe overdoing it pebbie? I went swimming today and seriously struggled to walk around asda. Lots of pain from my lower bump. I think bubs has dropped. Have you eaten anything?

I have bought loads of pre loved nappies. No point buying new if they don't fit bubs' shape or size. Real nappy week is on soon so lots of bargains to be had. I like the two parters but will need pockets for nursery. Try dudeybabas for lovely minky ones. I bought an incredibly tacky leopard print one, lol. It's a shame ll don't do more interesting wraps.

Def going to try wool wraps though. And treat bubs to a wee notions embroidered one.

 

[passion4shoes]

And congratulations omi!!!