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[miss malteser]

I´ve just posted this in 3rd tri but some of you who have already had babies may be able to help me:

What size cot should I buy - 120*60cm or 140*70cm?

The 120cm seems to be the standard size and I´ve read that it´s much easier and cheaper to buy bedding however I´m worried that she will outgrow it before she is ready to move into a bed. Has anyone bought a 120cm cot in the past and had this problem? We already have some spare beds so I don´t really want to have to buy a smaller size toddler bed to use inbetween the cot and adult size bed.

The 140cm size looks really spacious and seems like it would last for a good few years but obviously it´s more expensive as the majority convert into beds, which we wouldn´t need and we don´t want to spending more money unnecessarily.

Space isn´t really an issue in our nursery so we could accommodate both sizes.

Any help would be gratefully received!!

 

[mazndave]

Hi Miss M,

I've bought the Babystyle Aspen range, and I hadn't even thought about what size the cot was and the bedding prices for it! Just checked and it's 148x78 so the mattress will be the 140x70 one then (it's a cotbed). I've got a good size nursery as well though, so I'd prefer to have a bigger one that lasts for longer.

For the same reason, I don't want a moses basket, heard stories of babies outgrowing them in about 10-12 weeks and don't think I'd want my baby in it's cot by then. Going to get a crib for our room instead, and then should last until it's 6 months if I want it to.

xx

 

[miss malteser]

Thanks for that. We´re the same. We´ve got a crib for our room but I´ve a feeling that we´re still going to end up getting a moses basket for downstairs, either that or downstairs she´ll have to sleep in her carrycot.

I much prefer the idea of getting a bigger cot but as we don´t need the "bed" part of the cotbed I don´t know if it would just be a waste of money.

So many decisions! Terrified of making a wrong one as everything is so expensive!

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

We also have a 148x78 cotbed with 140x70 mattress. With Kai we used a crib and it lasted him the full six months that he was in with us. We didn't bother with a moses basket, just used his carrycot on a stand downstairs and he had grown out of that by 3 months x

 

[Soniamillie01]

Hi all, how is everyone?

I am ok, haven't really had many symptoms and was starting to worry. Had midwife appointment yesterday and she explained what appointments I'd have and also said not to worry about the bleeding as has stopped and was pink to brown within 5 mins so probably a small cervical erosion or tear from prodding.

Today I have the strongest tummy ache, like pre period but much stronger. Came on more this early evening and also have a backache - assuming this is normal as many ppl say they feel like AF is about to come, and that's exactly how I feel. Also keep going to toilet but dread it as have a really 'wet' (sorry) feeling downstairs. Boobs are also sore, especially nipples.

 

[Jembug]

Sonia I had zero sypmtoms apart from major period pains until 7 weeks. So try to relax xx

My girls both had a Moses basket- it was a cheap buy from Tesco and we moved them to the cot at 3 months and 6 months!!!!
My youngest is in a standard size cot but we are moving her to a normal sized single bed next month. She will only be 16months- but it worked for my eldest so hopefully for her too?

I defo don't think there is any point in a toddler bed unless the cot is the bigger size....

I'm doing lots of baby dancing this week not really looking out for signs coz I will go crazy! But hoping to catch this egg xx

 

[almosthere]

jem where are you in your cycle? I have at least a week before ov so just trying to relax and stay healthy!! =)

 

[Jembug]

????? Well my usual cycle is 35 days... But in recent months I've come on 6 days early and 6 days late! So I think I normally ovulate around day 20- today is day 14.
So im just going to have lots of sex and hope it works? Lol
Sorry you may have answered? But do you temp or anything?
I was tempted to buy an ovulation pack but I didn't. X

 

[Jembug]

Oh and I had some strange cm that looked like signs if ovulation but I'd done the deed hours earlier... So I didn't know if it was that? Grrrrr, just need to buy those sticks I think? X

 

[iow_bird]

cots: I have a 130 x 68 cot for our DD and she's still happy in it at 18mnths. We're not planning on buying a cot bed and will be putting her straight into a grown up bed when she comes out of her cot. x x x

 

[miss malteser]

Thanks for the replies about the bed. As we already have an adult sized bed for her to move into after I think we´re just going to get a normal 120*60 cot and forget the larger cotbed. FXd that she´s not going to be a long baby! It seems a waste to get a larger cotbed if we´re not going to use the bed part.

Sonia - sore boobs, sore tummy, feeling like AF is on her way...those are symptoms!!! I only ever felt like AF was coming and that´s it!! I still haven´t had sore boobs and almost 23 weeks now.

 

[Soniamillie01]

Thanks miss m - feeling much better today, less groggy!

 

[miss malteser]

Oh, and about checking your underwear every time you go to the loo. I still do it!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Phew, glad I'm not alone! X

 

[almosthere]

hi ladies-hope you are all feeling well...I am just playing the waiting game, af is gone officially so last night was the start of our new cycle dtd to ttc! =)

 

[almosthere]

????? Well my usual cycle is 35 days... But in recent months I've come on 6 days early and 6 days late! So I think I normally ovulate around day 20- today is day 14.
So im just going to have lots of sex and hope it works? Lol
Sorry you may have answered? But do you temp or anything?
I was tempted to buy an ovulation pack but I didn't. X

I decided to stop opks for this cycle and not temp. I want to temp, but my schedule is still all over the place-I would like to temp at the same time each morning so there is no confusion!

and ugh frustrating you cant tell if you got ewcm or not, just keep trying every other day to be safe!!

 

[Jembug]

Well I'm off out with the husband, first time in months! Ment to be healthy but I'm going to have a couple of wines in the hope it will be my last time drinking? Not had a drink since New year so I think I deserve one!
Hope your all enjoying a long weekend.

I'm Jemma Parfitt on Facebook if anyone is on there? Xx

 

[Soniamillie01]

Have a great night hun, and have a glass for me!

I'm on Facebook too - Sonia Allen

 

[mazndave]

I'm going to add you both on Facebook, I'm Maria.

I still check my undies all the time too, in fact I'm probably getting worse!!
xx

 

[Soniamillie01]

Dh is sick of me going to the toilet already!
God I've had really bad burning nipples today, to the point where they actually made me want to cry. Glad they've stopped now. X