~* September Sparkles 2018 *~

[mrscletus]

I also don't plan to leave this page/thread!

And I just got my email for my approved purchase of a breast pump- I know its so early, but can we ever be prepared? I just wanted to get the referral out of the way, probably wont order until closer to the due date- we will see.

Its all so real now....

 

[CertifiedOreo]

I have managed to find Lightning & CookieDough but can’t find Mickels or Oreo! I’ve added a screenshot on my Facebook so you guys can add me and I’ll add you to the group! My email is [email protected] if you wanna put it in the Facebook search bar or you can type in your address bar Facebook.com/aimdirectfire
I made the group secret cos I know some people haven’t announced yet so it shouldn’t come up to your friends x

Lovely photos Gem

I just added you on Facebook- marissa arnold!

 

[Peonies83]

I don't have facebook, so I'll definitely still be posting here too, LilFooshFoosh!

My next doctor appointment is March 15th and I am anxious to hear the heartbeat again! At my last appointment, I found out my doctor was retiring, so this will be my first appointment with my new doctor. Hopefully all goes well!

 

[waiting2c]

Adding you now

 

[Boognishrises]

Can u add me to the fb group?! I'll be announcing in a few weeks hopefully. I'm 10 weeks now.
I couldn't find
[email protected]

Can someone private message me? I wouldn't want my FB url or email to come up in Search.. thank you!

 

[mickels]

LilFoosh, I'll also be staying on this thread, I have come to love this community and I don't think i'll ever be able to leave, especially since answers and advice is always just one post away. I just agree that fb is easier with posting videos and photo's

 

[mickels]

I have managed to find Lightning & CookieDough but can’t find Mickels or Oreo! I’ve added a screenshot on my Facebook so you guys can add me and I’ll add you to the group! My email is [email protected] if you wanna put it in the Facebook search bar or you can type in your address bar Facebook.com/aimdirectfire
I made the group secret cos I know some people haven’t announced yet so it shouldn’t come up to your friends x

Lovely photos Gem

friend request sent

 

[Joybell]

I've sent you a message Amy. Love the idea of a Facebook group.

I thought I was coming out the other side of my sickness then puked on my way to my car after work yesterday - argh!
Anyway I'll take random puking over all day nausea any day!

 

[xCookieDoughx]

I’m not gonna leave this forum ether! It is just easier to post pictures etc on Facebook

 

[amytrisha]

I’ve accepted and added everyone who has requested!
Boog I’ve PM’d you!

Oh no Joybell, I agree though definitely better than all day sickness. Mine is finally starting to subside.

I can’t stop looking at travel systems and prams! I’m obsessed already

 

[red_head]

Hey all can I tentatively join you? My due date is the 4th of September but he (gender’s not confirmed just what I call him!) will be coming earlier than that - possibly as early as July as he’s poorly with gastroschisis. I didn’t want to join as I worried about jinxing things if I joined too early but now I’m in the second trimester and I’m feeling a little calmer now I know what’s going on.
I don’t have Facebook but my husband does - could you add him to the group?

 

[amytrisha]

Welcome red head!
Sorry your little one in poorly but I’m glad your in second tri and starting to look more positive!

I tried to add via that email but it says no results found xx

 

[Lightning7]

Welcome Red so glad to see you in the group!

I have joined the fb group but i will still be posting here too, cause this forum is awesome and so helpful! But excited to be able to share scan pics in the group cause i havent figured out how to do it on here

 

[red_head]

I’ve changed his privacy settings so you should be able to find him now

 

[mrscletus]

Welcome Red- so happy that you have made it to the 2nd tri and can begin to relax a little.

So I know this maybe way early--- but DH and I have been talking about going cloth this time around. Then I saw a post on FB for sale close to me, a lady is selling over 40- well close to 50 actually- plus all the accessories... all for 225.00 US dollars. Just wondering if anyone has experience with cloth...
My SIL seems to agree that this is a great price. She has all kinds of brands and they are all mostly gender neutral. I am worried I am putting the cart before the horse though. What would you all do? Go for it, or wait?

 

[Jules8]

Welcome to anyone new!

I love seeing all these scans! It's such a big difference to see babies rather than little jelly beans from those who had scans in the beginning.

I would like to be added to the fb as well. My email is [email protected]. My profile pic is our family pic with santa...I need to update that. lol

 

[red_head]

Mrs clectus - I’m planning on using cloth although not sure if it’ll be possible while he’s in hospital. My sil swears by them, although with her first pregnancy was very strict and looking back she wishes she had been flexible as she beat herself up for struggling - with her second if she’s away for the weekend or out all day she will use disposables as it’s easier when there’s not easy washing machine access. She recommends the bamboo ones. I think that price sounds good, I’m not sure I’d be 100% comfortable with buying used ones is my only query, but I haven’t looked into it so I don’t know if that’s just me being weird - if they can be sterilised properly then I’d say go for it. I don’t think it’s jumping the gun - I think it’s a good idea to spread the cost of stuff out over as long a period as possible.

 

[AmberR]

Welcome to all the new people! Glad to see everyone's lovely scans!

Red head- sorry your little one has gastroschisis. The cloth diapers sounds like a good deal! I have been contemplating using cloth just while at home as well. I don't think my husband will be very keen on the idea though

Amytrisha- I added you as a friend on Facebook, can you add me to the private group? Thanks!!

 

[mrscletus]

I am going to go look at them next week. From the pictures that she posted they all look like they are in great condition. She said she treated and sterilized properly and she is answering all my clothie questions- so I am leaning towards she isn't hiding anything. I also will not be solely clothing- but if I can do it for the majority of the time I think it will just save so much $$. My SIL said they washed the diapers alone and then just ran a clean cycle through with bleach afterwards... probably being overly cautious, but still makes sense to sterilize the washing machine. LOL

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

cloth for the newborn stage is really difficult, especially if it's your first. we did cloth with DD, but same as others we combined with disposable for outings and usually overnight too (so it didn't interrupt her/our sleep as much).

there are different kinds of cloth diapers, some I'd be ok with getting 2nd hand, some I'd probably not. we went full cloth with diaper covers, the inserts for those are almost like receiving blankets and need to be folded a certain way; I'd be ok getting those 2nd hand and making sure they were washed/treated properly before using them. we managed to get our stuff on sale and kept it under $250 (CAD), we didn't have loads of covers and I did laundry every other day. Again, though, we didn't use them exclusively and didn't start until DD was about 5 months.

there are others that are sort of a combo cover with snap inserts and stuff, those are the ones I'd be hesitant to get used as there are seams and snaps and other places that can a) trap bacteria and b) wear out that I just wouldn't be comfortable with. (I avoid all onesies and sleepers with embroidery near the neck chest area as I feel like those catch grossness too, so I realize I'm probably a little ott in this area)