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[Pusscat]

Back from Baby Show and ready for bed!! It was good, it was nice to have everything there to look at and I spent quite a lot of money It was really really busy though, so I couldn't be bothered with some of the stands. The pushchair stands seemed to be really popular and I'm sure there were bargains to be had. But I think it would be best if you have seen the pram you like before the show, and then go to the show and seek it out there. It wasn't the kind of place where I'd feel happy to try things out and see what I like, too many people there breathing down your neck! I think we'll be going to kiddicare in a couple of weeks so I think we'll be more likely to get the pram there.

So what I did buy was a breastfeeding pillow from a stand called kiddisave. Also got an Ewan the Dream sheep! It's weird but lovely! https://www.sweetdreamers.co.uk/our-products/ewan-bestbuybabysleepproduct In fact my sister bought it as a present for the baby It was £25 instead of £30. Worth it if it works! But my biggest buy was a Totsbots pack https://www.totsbots.com/. They're reusable nappies and I'd looked at them online and discussed pros/cons with DH. He'd agreed they would be worth it in the long run. But I wasn't expecting to buy them today. But they had a great deal on so I just went for it while DH was on a plane for 24 hours and couldn't change his mind . It was £215 instead of over £300. And I got everything I will need from birth to potty (fingers crossed) So that included 15 easyfit nappies, 5 bamboozle stretch nappies, 2 wraps, several 'boosters', plus several storage bags, a dirty nappy bucket, disposable liners and a bag of washing powder. It looks like a really good kit.

Shh - maybe not expert then, more... experienced? That's a better description! We've picked out a name but similar to seaweed, it's not set in stone. We're still open to suggestions. And we've already changed our minds once already after deciding on a name, so it may happen again! I think I'll have to look at her to know if it's right

Seaweed - I'm happy to wait until the birth to find out the name I can't wait for our babies to start coming out into the world!

Mini and anneliese - lots and lots of Really hope you catch that egg this month. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way

Other than the baby show, this weekend I am mainly looking forward to DH coming home TOMORROW It's going to be difficult to stay asleep tonight! He should be back home at about 7:30am.

Also, got a bit freaked out last night. I woke up during the night and there was a wet patch on the sheet just where my boob had been (I don't wear pyjamas.) It was quite a large patch and I think it must have been a bit of boob leakage It was very weird but also reassuring that they've started working! Looking at it in the morning it's gone quite hard and I've also noticed a couple of other smaller patches of it, so I think it must have happened other nights too. Bed sheet change time I think!! Maybe it happens when I dream of the baby? Has this happened to anyone else?

 

[Pusscat]

Who is watching the Champions League final today? I'm excited to watch. For once there is good football on a TV channel we get at home!

I'll be watching so that I can report back to DH in the morning! Going to get myself a nice takeaway to eat whilst watching it I'm not very optimistic for a Chelsea win, so it'll be great if they do!

 

[anneliese]

I think we'll probably watch it, at least some of it. I'll be rooting for Germany as my family is German and some of them support Bayern München. Who are you rooting for?

 

[anneliese]

BTW did any of you ladies use Preseed when TTC? We've used it for the past 5 months, but I'm wondering if there's such a thing as too much CM? I have a normal amount on my own that is surely enough for pregnancy, so I'm wondering if I should stop for one cycle just to see what happens.

Puss, just curious, but why did you decide to use reusable? Economic reasons, environmental, both?

 

[seaweed eater]

I'd probably be a little happier for Bayern to win, since one side of my family is German, too, and I usually support Germany in the World Cup. But almost everyone else I know is supporting Chelsea so I can't be too upset if they win. My preference may become stronger as I watch, though, because I'll be watching and reading English-language commentary which will naturally favor Chelsea, and it's always irritating to feel that the commentary is biased against one

Pusscat, I too would love to hear more about your decision to use reusable. We will probably be using some of each but I'd prefer to use more cloth. There are lots of reasons for us -- the economic factor is probably the biggest one, but I'm happy about the environmental impact too and can imagine that it might be more comfortable for Munchkin. Of course we'll see how it goes, but I've heard that cloth can lead to less skin irritation, fewer blowouts, etc, and I wouldn't mind any of that either.

 

[seaweed eater]

Oh and Anneliese, we did use Preseed. But I definitely think it was important for me because I don't always have EWCM (and didn't the cycle we conceived). I can't imagine how too much fluid could hurt you unless it were making sex awkward or somehow letting the sperm flow out of you...but maybe it's just not necessary for you, either.

 

[Pusscat]

I'm going to try to use the re-usables as much as possible but will also have a few disposables as I've hear from talking to people that disposables will be much more easy to use on days out. So I won't be a slave to the cloth! I think I've always known I wanted to use re-usables. I am quite eco-minded. I try and be as environmentally friendly as possible in my life in general. For instance I use a Mooncup when I'm on my period and loved being free from having to buy tampons/sanitary towels. So I guess that transfers across to what I want for my baby. I've read that these nappies I've bought are good for baby's botty, which is a big factor. And I think they will save us money in the long run, even though the initial outlay is kind of scary And I can't deny that they look very cute too

We used pre-seed for one cycle and conceived that cycle so it looks like it helped for us. But I don't have a cycle of not using it to compare with so I'll never be sure if it was the pre-seed that did it. I also didn't have much EWCM so it probably did help. I don't think you can have too much CM, but it might be worth seeing how you go without it for just one cycle. See what your body can do on it's own, it might be happier without any extra interventions!

 

[Shh]

Pusscat - so pleased you had a great time. I'm interested to hear how you get on with Ewan, I would have tried ANYTHING in the first few weeks, we had a bear thing, but it went wrong quickly and sounded like it was underwater, so took it back! The totsbots pack sounds great, we used totsbots teeny fits when DD was little and then moved on to easy fits later on, which we used with Bumgenius v3s and Flips, now we only really use Flips as DD has huge wees! I use cloth mainly because i prefer to have something natural next to LO's bum, but it also definitely helps financially as well as easing the guilt over the environment. We're not complete devotees though, I'll use eco-disposables at night and also if we're going out for a long day etc, so we cheat really, but actually I think thats helped us keep using them rather than giving up when we've had issues with poo explosions/leaks. If you didn't get any in your kit, I would definitely invest in some fleece liners, when we've had bad poo issues, it saves my pretty nappies from getting stained and also keeps the moisture away from LO's bum better.

Goodness, I ran on about that! If anybody has an interest in cloth, please ask away as I think its well worth giving it a go. The Natural Parenting part of this forum is really good too.

No football here, DH is at work so I'm sure I'll be subjected to it when he gets home late tonight!

Minimoo and Anneliese - I really hope this is your month, my fingers are crossed so tightly for you both - here's to no more TWWs!

 

[Shh]

I'm going to try to use the re-usables as much as possible but will also have a few disposables as I've hear from talking to people that disposables will be much more easy to use on days out. So I won't be a slave to the cloth! I think I've always known I wanted to use re-usables. I am quite eco-minded. I try and be as environmentally friendly as possible in my life in general. For instance I use a Mooncup when I'm on my period and loved being free from having to buy tampons/sanitary towels. So I guess that transfers across to what I want for my baby. I've read that these nappies I've bought are good for baby's botty, which is a big factor. And I think they will save us money in the long run, even though the initial outlay is kind of scary And I can't deny that they look very cute too

Hee hee - we cross-posted - sounds like you've got the same attitude as I have! For eco-disposables I use Beaming Baby ones, I really rate them and will definitely be getting them for this baby for the first week or two until the cord drops off. We tried straight away with DD and it stopped the cord from drying out as quickly as it should, so stopped until it had come away.

 

[Pusscat]

I shall look them up, thanks Shh!

 

[Shh]

Pusscat - also forgot to say - Have a wonderful reunion with your OH! I bet you're counting the minutes! Re the boob leakage, yup - lovely eh?! I didn't get major leaking until after DD was born (and then, oh boy, did it come as a shock when I woke up completely drenched because I'd slept laying on one boob, i thought I was bleeding everywhere until I put the light on!) I can recommend Lansinoh breast pads, they were the most comfortable ones I found and definitely stay put. I might look into reusable ones a bit more this time. I thought about it last time but didn't want to wash them with nappies, but thought that i'd need too many pairs to bother washing with normal clothes, but on reflection, with a nb I did a LOT of washing of clothes!!

 

[smawfl]

Morning Ladies!

Off to the Baby Show today, can't wait!

Shh - how lovely DH felt baby! I don't think we will feel ours for another few weeks yet because of my anterior placenta
We have a few names picked, but nothing concrete yet.

Seaweed - I will wait to hear your name, along with your birth announcement!!

Mini - Hi hun, and hope the TWW goes quicker!!

Pussycat - love your Baby Show purchases!! Were there may freebies around?
Hope you have a lovely reunion with DH!
I'm not looking forward to the boobage leakage... I'm struggling with coping with them doubling in size... can't imagine what leakages will do to me! LOL

Anneliese - we didn't use Preseed but have read on here it's pretty good.

 

[Pusscat]

Have a great day smawfl. No freebies apart from a bag with some leaflets in, so don't expect too much!

The reunion was great Going to have a nice normal Sunday with hubby today

 

[Shh]

Smawfl - hope you had a fun day! My placenta is anterior, but quite high, so I feel/can see movements below it now, which is weird compared with last time when they were al over. Hopefully it won't be too long now for your OH!

 

[smawfl]

Have a great day smawfl. No freebies apart from a bag with some leaflets in, so don't expect too much!

Smawfl - hope you had a fun day! My placenta is anterior, but quite high, so I feel/can see movements below it now, which is weird compared with last time when they were al over. Hopefully it won't be too long now for your OH!

Thanks Ladies! Had a fab time at the show! Bought a gorgeous moses basket and a medala electric breast pump - also got a fair few bits of freebies! (3 MAM bottles, 2 Tommy Teepie bottles, 5 Avent dummies, Tommy teepee bib and beaker, tommy teepee rattle!)

Tiring day though, slept very well last night!

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

Good evening ladies!

Just flying by!! Smawfl - I got the medela swing breast pump too! Bargain! Ha! You done well on your freebies!!
It was well worthwhile. We got a cotbed, family fix isofix base, ibaby monitor (but sending it back - got a motorola one from Argos instead) and a glider rocking chair! I'm all excited me!!

Have a good week all - those UK based, enjoy the sun!!!

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

Good evening ladies!

Just flying by!! Smawfl - I got the medela swing breast pump too! Bargain! Ha! You done well on your freebies!!
It was well worthwhile. We got a cotbed, family fix isofix base, ibaby monitor (but sending it back - got a motorola one from Argos instead) and a glider rocking chair! I'm all excited me!!

Have a good week all - those UK based, enjoy the sun!!!

 

[seaweed eater]

Glad you both had a good time and got some good stuff!

FSB, double digits?! So exciting!! And Pusscat and DS, congrats on viability!!

Pusscat, I never responded to your earlier question about boob leakage...I haven't had any yet but I know it's very common at this stage. Sounds annoying but also reassuring, as you said

Anyone had BHs yet? It's one of the rare symptoms I read about in my weekly pregnancy newsletters that I haven't had at all! Not really complaining, because they sound a little scary...

Don't know about any of you ladies, but I alternate between being super impatient to get to the end of the pregnancy, and being alarmed by how much is left to do in how little time!

 

[Shh]

Hee hee Seaweed, I know how you feel, I felt completely intimidated by the whole thing yesterday and cried!! So excited though too.

Last pregnancy I didn't get any Braxton Hicks until the day before my due date, when I got three in a row, then they stopped, that was it until my induced contractions. I sort of don't expect to get any this time again, but then my pregnancy has been different this time, so who knows.

I'm nesting already, painting the house like a woman possessed!

Oooh, FSB, are we getting some sun finally?! Whoop!

 

[smawfl]

Good evening ladies!

Just flying by!! Smawfl - I got the medela swing breast pump too! Bargain! Ha! You done well on your freebies!!
It was well worthwhile. We got a cotbed, family fix isofix base, ibaby monitor (but sending it back - got a motorola one from Argos instead) and a glider rocking chair! I'm all excited me!!

Have a good week all - those UK based, enjoy the sun!!!

I know, it was a bit of a too good to leave bargain on the Medala wasn't it! Loving your purchases too!! Which carseat are you going for?

very common at this stage. Sounds annoying but also reassuring, as you said

Anyone had BHs yet? It's one of the rare symptoms I read about in my weekly pregnancy newsletters that I haven't had at all! Not really complaining, because they sound a little scary...

Don't know about any of you ladies, but I alternate between being super impatient to get to the end of the pregnancy, and being alarmed by how much is left to do in how little time!

No I've not had any BH's yet, don't particularly want them either.. I think I'd be terrified!!

I also flit between the two.. mostly I'm impatient though!

I'm nesting already, painting the house like a woman possessed!

Oooh, FSB, are we getting some sun finally?! Whoop!

Loving the nesting! Yep I think we're getting nice weather from tomorrow!