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[puppycat]

Forgot to say, the popper nappies are what's termed 'birth to potty' so basically can be made smaller to fit little babies then bigger to fit toddlers. The velcro ones can't.

 

[puppycat]

Oh and hubbie hasn't been on side since we started (about 6 months ago!) He moans EVERY time, but, I told him - 'if you don't like using cloth then you can pay for disposables' - funnily enough he has never bought any....

 

[daviess3]

Soz for 20 wuestions! So pics u put up is that all u need one of those there's nothing else to it an that holds in all wee poo etc don't get as much nappy rash. An u just pop them in wash? X

 

[puppycat]

When baby is little this is all you'll need (made smaller with the poppers all down the front)
Clicky

When they get bigger you will need to get some bamboo inserts like these to stuff inside the nappy also:
clicky

The liners I said you would 'flush clean' when poo was from solids/formula go between nappy and bum. So you think of a normal disposable and imagine putting a cover on the inside of the nappy which is what touches the bum. Does that make sense?

The liners are like this:
clicky

You can use reusable liners like the pic above (they come in every sort of colour!) or you can use throw away - when I was first preg I couldn't bear the smell of poo so we started using disposable liners in her cloth, meant it could just be thrown straight in the bin or flushed clicky

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Puppy, you're a cloth diaper diva!

I decided to start using them with my 4th child. They save me lots of money and they are so cute! Cuteness plays a big part in my decision! Honestly, when you're changing diapers you get over the whole "pee and poo" thing fairly quickly, using cloth really doesn't bother you.
One more thing. They are very easy to make and there are many free patterns available on the internet, so if any of you ladies know how to work a sewing machine then you can save even more.

 

[puppycat]

That's so clever! I wish i could use a sewing machine but i don't have the coordination! That's why i don't drive! My neighbour makes her own sanitary towels tho! I just wouldn't know where to start!

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

I can do diapers, I can do wipes, I can do liners, but I just CAN'T do cloth sanitary pads. Tampons only please, I'll save the diapers for the babies.

 

[heart tree]

Just woke up from a semi-nap. More like a 2 hour lie down with my eyes shut. But better than nothing after waking up excited at 4am!

Hopeful, sorry you didn't get a scan, but it makes sense. Glad you hear the heart beats on the doppler. Does it make you want to get one now?

Puppy, great explanation of the nappies. I've been looking at them online and they've come a long way. They used to be much different when my brother was a baby 27 years ago. And even different when I was a preschool teacher 15 years ago. They are so much cuter now.

Mom2, I'm very handy with a sewing machine. I'm going to look up some patterns. Thanks for the idea!

Davies, I'm so bummed you can't buy the Blooming Bath! No fair!

I posted my baby's potty shot on the In Gender website. I had a little panic attack that maybe there was a penis there that the tech missed. LOL! Everyone on the In Gender website said 100% girl. Whew! I also compared mine to Embo's potty shot and they look very different. I still can't believe I'm having a girl. Sorry, I might sound like a broken record with this one. You will probably hear me say this more than once!

 

[heart tree]

I can do diapers, I can do wipes, I can do liners, but I just CAN'T do cloth sanitary pads. Tampons only please, I'll save the diapers for the babies.

I'm in complete agreement!!! I do use all natural, cotton tampons, but still, no thanks on the cloth!

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Heart, you got a great potty shot. That is definitely a girl! Praise God. I hope I get a pic that good when its time!

 

[heart tree]

Thanks honey! LOL!

 

[petitpas]

I'm still here! Just been really tired and a little stressed the past few days but had two naps today and will sleep in tomorrow so I'm all happy again. I spent all day (between naps) catching up on here - this thread moves so fast!!!

Pups, thank you so much for the info on fluffy bums! I decided a couple of years ago to try cloth when I saw a friend use them. They are so cute and cuddly! But I really don't know much about them.
I also love the idea of washable wipes. My friend had them in a Tupperware with some essential oil, which I thought was lovely.

I didn't know you could get disposable liners. They look very useful for solid poos as I wasn't sure I'd still want to use reusables at that point.

Heart, I'm so happy for you having a girl! You wrote about the mother-daughter bond you would like to have and I'm sure you and your heart sapling will develop a beautiful friendship over the years...

As for the blooming bath, I love it! I'm also extremely jealous as I can't get one here in the UK
If only I was entrepreneurial, I'd set up an import business for a ton of fab US products we can't get here.

Fili, I hope you are ok and that the witch has landed
Have you decided what you would do with extra embryos if you have too many?
My personal guess is that a fertile lady such as yourself who we know produces normal eggs might have some embryos to spare. Would you freeze them all for later (more kids planned?) or give them up for adoption or what?
Or is that not something you need to think about as they will give you less drugs knowing you are usually quite fertile?
Sorry, I don't know much about the finer details of IVF but look forward to following your journey...
By the way, my hubby knows all about you, too.

Oh, I went for my first yoga session and all I can say is I wish I had started earlier! Towards the end of the lesson my legs became rather shaky proving just how unfit I am but I really loved it and felt great afterwards... I can definitely recommend trying pregnancy yoga out!

I've heard of reusable tampons, too er... no thank you.

 

[heart tree]

Heart the dont do bath hold heRe I'm gutted I love it! X

Davies, are you saying they don't ship the Blooming Bath to the UK? I just looked on their website and they do. The shipping is just very expensive. It costs more than the item. Not sure if it's worth it for you.

 

[petitpas]

Thanks for pointing that out!

It would be cheapest if us UK girls bought them together as shipping is cheaper for a combined order.
I'm not sure whether we would have to pay customs, though? I ordered a laptop bag from the US once and did have to pay extra to get it through customs.

Otherwise... fili, do you mind taking an extra suitcase to Vegas?

 

[hopeful23456]

Pip- happy 26 weeks to you and ducky! You are up so late! I read third tri starts at 27 wks, not sure if it's the beginning or the end of the week? You are almost there

 

[justwaiting]

Thanks for all the info on what is AUS we cal MCN's(modern cloth nappies) I have been interested for a while but am not sure what is the best type. I have started researching. You mentioned second hand are you talking ebay?
Also this may sound really stupid and it may just be the site I'm looking at but there is a pocket in the back for the liner is that normal or is the liner just on top? I just thought how dumb then the nappy would get dirt too rather than just the liner. Or am I hearing it wrong and I am meant to change the nappy with every change and just wash daily or just the liner? I wish I had someone I knew who could show me in real life!!!

Congrats jen on 12wks.
and all of you 18wks!

Just spend an hour catching up and can't remember a thing!

 

[heart tree]

Ahhh! Pip is about to be in the third tri!!! Wow!

Happy 26 weeks gorgeous!

In case I fall asleep before saying it, good luck Bumpy and Pretty tomorrow! I can't wait to wake up to your updates. I know how stressful tomorrow is for you both. I'll be dreaming healthy baby thoughts for you both.

 

[3xscharmer]

Congrats on almost being in the third tri Pip!!

Wow, gotta do some catching up...just wanted to pop in and say that I had an awfull time trying to cook supper as it was making me queazy and I even dry heaved some...it was just ground beef (I cook it several times a week) and yet it smelled like dead rotten meat...uhhhh....yippieeee!! Feeling great now and hoping the m/s continues because lets face it, I'm not going to feel at ease until I am so sick I can't move lol!!! Love it!

 

[heart tree]

Bring on the sickness Charmer! Bring. It. On.

 

[daviess3]

3x that's how I was in the end didn't cook dinner for 3 weeks sn probably eat meat 2 x a week! X