MSE Pregnancy Club XV

redstararnie76

Sending best wishes to anyone being inducted/going into hospital etc.
Glam - Jack is really gorgeous - I loved the pics of him in his chair. It looks like he's already developing his own 'personality' - Fab!

jennynoo

Does anyone have any views about second hand matresses? I know the general advice is not to use them but I got one with my cot on ebay that was only used for a few months and looks new. Considering it cost £80 to buy new (from Mothercare) it seems such a shame to waste. Was thinking maybe I could just wipe it down with Milton or something (one side is wipe clean). Any advice?

lizziebell*80

always29 wrote: »

I've been looking at bumgenius but they are pricey.

My friend used these for her wee boy and rated them so I have got 10 to try (managed to get them for about £10 each due to a price reduction and taking out a mothercare card for introductory offer etc). I think she used diposables overnight and in the first month or so whilst getting used to having a baby to look after and this is also my plan. Still need to work out the ins and outs for washing them etc, but as they are microfibre apparently they are better for use if you don't have a tumble dryer (I seem to remember reading that it is better not to tumble dry them - luckily as we don't have one!).

Even if we don't get on with them, I have seen used ones going for £10 on ebay and that wasn't the end of the auction!

lizziebell*80

jennynoo wrote: »

Does anyone have any views about second hand matresses? I know the general advice is not to use them but I got one with my cot on ebay that was only used for a few months and looks new. Considering it cost £80 to buy new (from Mothercare) it seems such a shame to waste. Was thinking maybe I could just wipe it down with Milton or something (one side is wipe clean). Any advice?

I have some second hand moses matresses and they look ok, but you only have a strangers word for the time it was used etc. I was offered the matress with the cot I got off ebay and turned them down. To a certain extent it does seem like a waste not re-using them, but I thought that as I saved tonnes getting the main bits second hand/borrowed that I would get new matresses and in the end got them off ebay - cotbed matress for £30 when is £100 in Tesco and moses basket one for £6 when £30 in Mothercare, so you don't have to pay full price for them anyway. If something happened I would worry it was my fault for not getting them new IYSWIM, but I am sure that babies have slept on second hand matresses before and been absolutely fine and it is just we are more paranoid these days about everything!

csh_2

always29 wrote: »

Someone has to have a baby today, surely! lots of lovely labour vibes jam and jillie and ML!

Fitzo not been on today after her sweep yesterday, so we might well get a baby today! And its a yellow bump which I think makes it a wee bit more exciting

aless02

yes, Fitzio has been posting very frequently since her ML and she's not here today - methinks that's very good news!!

BeenieCat

Jenny i am of the opinion that you should do what you feels best and try not to take too much notice of the warnings.

If it looks clean, give it a hoover to get any dust out, and wipe the other side, you'll be using clean sheets. I didn't get a new mattress for Ds cos i knew it was immaculate and my friend had used a mattress protector, plus a section of it was removable for washing, other side wipe clean.

nancmat

Afternoon all..

Jenny I got a fantastic matress on offer from boots for £28 reduced from 60 and it is foam sprung as well, if you know the prev owner and trust them then should be fine.

Baby is moving loads today.. cant see my belly button anymore boo, still no stretch marks thank you mama mio!!

It was b-day yesterday not so much fun when preggs, stayed in with takeaway.. got money though which is great and pampering vouchers yeyy oh and two bunches of flowers delivered to work... 4 weeks 3 days left at work not that I'm counting.. Sleeping is a nightmare, no amount of pillows helps might brave the sofa tonight its huge and firm..

I'm losing my mind as well found my work keys in my car which is tiny after losing them for a week

jha

Can i ask is anyone on here suffering with depression? I am starting to find it very hard now as i seem to be going around in circles - severe boob pain followed by bump pain followed by kicks, followed by tiredness then the depression is very bad - start to feel a bit better and back to the start.

I am not moaning, believe me i am delighted to have a chance to have a baby. I just wondered how others have approached this as it looks like things will get tougher as the pregnancy progresses?

I havent had medication for over 6 years but i am beginning to wonder if i should look into this as it is effecting my ability to care for myself / keep house clean etc and hubby is a bit strained working and coping with me in pain / depressed / tired. I have no family or friends support network or anything due to age, illness location etc.

weezl74

jha wrote: »

I have no family or friends support network or anything due to age, illness location etc.

Awwwww,

What's wrong with your age and location?

If you're on a bus route then me and fergie would like to come say hi

very small fee, one cuppa cha!

Or if that seems too weird I can meet you in a neutral location