📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

MSE pregnancy club II

12627293132937

Comments

  • gemmaj
    gemmaj Posts: 434 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I've just been to see a Lollipop nappy advisor and am buying some nappies to try out. She is selling a bucket (a big, solid one) which comes with a mesh bag, 100 disposable liners, a couple of washable wipes and a box of nappy wash powder - its £18.

    There is also one for £38 which also has 20 washable wipes with a plastic storage bag, but I can get cheaper wipes elsewhere.

    Do you think it sounds like a good buy, or is it a bit steep? I feel all confused after looking at all those nappies!! It all seems like a lot of money but then I suppose babies aren't cheap!
  • bumpybecky
    bumpybecky Posts: 440 Forumite
    well I've used cloth on all three of mine, and I used to be a lollipop adiviser! but...

    I've never used nappy mesh bags - can see the point if you soak them, but I don't (when I emptied the bucket it would always go all over the floor and it made the smell MUCH worse)

    I've used 3 of the roll of 100 disposbale liners I bought bedfore dd3 was born, she's now 2y4mo and in cloth virtually full time! fleece liners are much better :)

    Washable wipes are a good thing :) but 2 won't get you very far!

    I use normal washing detergent, not special nappy stuff :rolleyes:

    and will the bucket actually fit in your bathroom? you might find it better to have two smaller ones rather than one huge one. As long as it's got a proper lid, it'll be fine. Try poundshops :)

    hth :)
  • Justie
    Justie Posts: 1,768 Forumite
    these kits sound expensive to me gemma - nappy pails are about a fiver, mesh bags 99p on kiddicare or £2.50 on ebay. Wipes £2.50 for 12 on ebay for the terry ones fleece are about £4.50 for 20 etc etc...

    there's a similar kit that I saw earlier on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-NAPPY-ACCESSORY-KIT-Bucket-Nets-Liners-Wipes-Bowl_W0QQitemZ290125227977QQihZ019QQcategoryZ26269QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem but I didn't buy it as I think I can get it cheaper by buying the bits individually (and postage is a lot cos of the pail) and I don't really need a top and tail bowl

    in the end it comes down to convenience and in some ways I'd rather buy from a Lollipop advisor than off ebay but it depends if you can be bothered to shop around

    my friend loves the mesh bags as you don't have to stick your hand in the bucket just put the whole mesh bag in the washing machine
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    The wipes would work out a lot cheaper to make yourself - fleece fabric is very cheap to buy and you could back with old towels, flannels or buy new toweling for the job - even basic cheapie towels from Asda wash up well.

    I hadn't even realised they do washable wipes - shows how long it is since I've had to deal with any of this.
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • katym79
    katym79 Posts: 157 Forumite
    Hi, does anyone have any advice on coping with ridiculously swollen legs/ankles/feet? unfortunately mine have been swelling up since April, when i was 5 months!! I sit with my feet up all day at work, and have been trying to drink more fluid. It is worse in the warmer weather, but its getting to the point where it doesn't seem to make a difference whether its hot or cold. Told the midwife last time i was there, and she just laughed :mad: and told me to wear support stockings - in hot weather-no way! i have over 2 months left, and out of all the pregnancy related ailments (i seem to have them all!!) this is making me the most miserable. Doesn't help that i have to drive 60 miles a day - by the time i get to work, ankles are already size of knees! Sorry for the moan but bit depressed that this probably only going to get worse....

    thought i should also update the list, as when i joined didn't know the due date, just the month!
    Updated list as follows...

    DUE DATE

    maralum - 6 May 2007
    Bronzesurfer - 08 May 2007
    Chef1980uk - 10 May 2007
    Lydia.42 - 11th May 2007
    Bump – 13 May 2007
    dm72 - 14th May 2007
    Banana1975 - 14th May 2007 - BOY
    abijanzo - 20th May 2007
    garrapata - 23rd May 2007
    mrsrsp - 28th May 2007
    jocymru- 28th May
    George's Mum - 29th May 2007 (according to the scan anyway!)
    Morty_007 - 29th May (day before our 3rd wedding anniversary!)
    Lubava - 1 June 2007
    Cheapskate - 5 June 2007
    Hambrook - 5 June 2007
    Karma67 - 5th June 2007 - had amnio..everything ok and having a BOY!!
    Sophiedb – 8 June 2007
    Sav - 15th June 2007
    Elliot's mum - 16th June 2007 (No 1 is now 3 and No 2 is now 1- are we mad??!)
    Katyag - 17th June (2 days after my bday, and the day after our wedding anni!)
    famood - 21 June 2007
    Chubacheroo - 24th June 2007 (changed from the 23rd)
    Hippolyta - 24th June 2007
    noodlebutty, (Tricia) - 27th June 2007
    Raybells - 28 June 2007
    Mrs Steveeeee - 28 June 2007
    Lotta Littlies - 29 June 2007
    bdpm2003 - 29 June 2007
    jenpoptab - 29 June 2007
    Lisamiddle - 2nd July 2007
    Sam0mule - 5th July 2007
    Bargainbabe - 6th July 2007
    Twirlypen - 7th July 2007
    Smiler34 - 9th July 2007
    jo_b - 14th July 2007
    janinegr - 15th July 2007
    *Louise* - 19th July
    Mrs Woby_Tide - 19th July 2007
    Valentine x - 20th July 2007
    mercurystar999 - 24th July 2007
    Welshlassie - 29 July 2007
    Eels100 - 26th July 2007
    Terminally Short Of Cash - 31st July 2007
    Kimmy310 - 1 August 2007
    KarieBlue - 1 August 2007
    Simone2697 - 2 August 2007 (subject to change - scan 11/01/07)
    rina-3rd august 2007
    Caleo - 7th August
    LoopyLouLou - 8 August 2007
    spannie1000 - 13th August 2007
    Libert23 - 16 August 2007
    Katym79 - August 19Claire Jones - 19 August 2007
    ellat257 - 19 August 2007
    catalepticdru - 17 August 2007 using Naegele's formula. Though it'll be guaranteed I'll give birth on any day but this one!!
    Shortie - 21st August 2007
    Justie - 25th August (or 28th depending on which way you calculate it)
    saver_sam - 25th August 2007
    Dormouse - 28th August
    lou031205 - 8th September 2007
    rachelja - 9th September 2007 (2 wks before dd 4th b'day)
    emma_b - 9 September
    LizzieAndThomas- 9th September - A GIRL !!!!!
    skintio (kate) 16th september 2007
    Almost-skint (sammie) - 16th september 2007 - same as you Kate!!
    vzzbux - 2nd Sept
    sarahmoon - 11th September (my fourth help!!)
    crawli1 - 21st Sept
    nickydee5 - 25th Sept 07
    SeptemberBaby - 26 September 2007
    jojo1978 - 29th September 2007 (2 days after daughters 10th birthday)
    Agutka - 30th September 2007
    pestcontrol - 30th September 2007
    fac73 (Jennifer) - 12th October 2007
    casper_la_rue (Caroline) - 13th October 2007
    incognito - 14th October 2007
    Felicity - 14th October
    jtotheb's wife - 24 October 2007 (twins!)
    THE MIDDLEMAN - 3rd November 2007
    izoomzoom - 8 November
    Curious George - 9th November
    hippychick1 - 15th November
    TATOO07 (MY WIFE) - 6th December 2007
    Cel - 8th December
    kelticangel - 9th December 2007
    Ebony - 10th December
    helend - 15th December
    jbbonce - 16th december (but hoping to keep my legs crossed til jan)
    Nikstar - 23rd December!! unplanned i may add.
    bumpybecky - 25th December
    Suzukibabe - 28th December
    becky_sleaf - 28th December
    flis21 - 31st December (according to scan)
    Yorkshirechick - 12th January
    Slapps - 15th Jan 08
    Scruffy96uk- 19 Jan 08 (or thats what I've worked it out 2 b)

    TTC LIST

    Daisykate124
    Dougggie
    Cookiesncream
    witchyroo
    sjm
    Fishcake_random
    Lesleydejager
    jo_jo
    picklesmum
    durham_girl
    likabu
    Bun
    RJH090384
    jo101
    MonkeyLady
    Pooky

    BIRTH LIST

    Money_Maker_Shaker - 10th April 2007 - Boy Theo John Arthur, 8/lb 2oz by c-section
    India - Naomi Olivia Whyte, 14/04/07 7lb 1oz 15 days early
    Persontypething- Freddie Luke - 17th April 7lb 13oz
    Saver Mum - Malachi on the 18th of April 7lb14
    babitee - Boy Benjamin (or Oliver, we still can't decide) 22nd April 2007, 7lbs 2oz, water birth
    SusanCarter - Alice Lydia, 7lb 15oz, Tues 24th April 11.55 am.
    Tranmererovers - Boy 26th April 2007 (15 days late ) at 01.06am, 7lb 14 oz
    alm721- Boy William Phillip 04/05/2007 at 12.35am, 7lb 9oz
    Becles - Charlotte Jane, 05/05/2007 at 11.39pm, 7lb 3oz
    sampainter - Boy Matthew Ian Harvey, 05/05/07 at 11:08am, 7lb 10oz
    kennyjosiah(mrs) Girl, Libbie May - 06/05/07 arrived on hubby's birthday - 8lb 4oz (12 days late)
    Snaggles - GIRL - Natasha Grace, born 9/5/07, 3.24am, 7lbs
    LillieFlower - GIRL - Eve Nadezhda, born 15/05/07 (13 days late!) at 5:38am, 8lb 2oz and absolutely beautiful!
    tequilla_slammer2002 - GIRL - Tiger-lily krystaL, BORN 20/05/07 05:07AM, 6lbs 5oz (6 days late!)

    PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST

    PrincessTaylor - 2nd April 2007
    worto03 - 3rd April 2007
    Bargain Babe-a-Licious! - 3rd April 2007
    austmanic - 7th April 2007
    Moonbeam - 7th April 2007
    JDC110571- 17th April 2007
    Happiness Fairy - 19th April 2007
    Anya - 21st April 2007
    debtfreehopeful - 21st April 2007
    moohound - 27th April 2007
    Flea72 - 30th April 2007
    angiepanj - 1st May 2007[/quote]
  • Justie
    Justie Posts: 1,768 Forumite
    sorry to hear that Katym but unless you can stop the drive you're always going to have swollen ankles - would it be possible to work from home some of the time? Your midwife will be taking note of it as bad oedema (swelling) can be a sign of other complications later on. There are some exercises that will help and using cold compresses will help a little too

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A13045934

    If you don't think you're oedema is being taken seriously enough then speak to your GP about it as you may be able to go on water tablets etc but ideally you'd cut out the driving and then you should see some improvement.
  • katym79
    katym79 Posts: 157 Forumite
    Thanks for that Justie. i do work from home when i can, but now the time is drawing nearer, i have more work to do! They're quite understanding here, but don't want to seem flaky or have people think i'm not capable. If it weren't for the fat ankles, i can usually get through fine. Think its more upsetting than having all the other symptoms (we all know the ones i mean!), just because it looks so ugly. The swelling also seems to have caused a million purpley/red broken thread veins... mmm so attractive!!
  • Justie
    Justie Posts: 1,768 Forumite
    IMO it's better to look after your health than to worry about what people think..

    if you can't reduce the driving and workload then I would go and see your GP and just check if there's any need to worry beyond the cosmetic and irritating.
  • daphne_descends
    daphne_descends Posts: 2,517 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Katy I sympathise on the ankles, I am only 5 months and suffering pretty badly with them, I can't put my feet up at work.

    I find it very upsetting and can't imagine wearing a dress or skirt this year.
  • Dormouse
    Dormouse Posts: 5,617 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I get swelling in my feet and ankles too - it's not too bad yet but I can imagine it getting worse as it gets hotter :(

    My ankles aren't slim at the best of times, so this look is certainly not flattering. :rolleyes: I don't give a monkey's though, and wear skirts and dresses all the time. :D

    On a more positive note, I popped into H&M today and they had loads of lovely maternity stuff - there was a lot on sale as well. I really had to stop myself from buying stuff that I would only wear for another 2 months. :o I did get a strappy top for £2.99 though :j

    They also had lovely breastfeeding bras in nice colours and really cute designs (not bf-bra looking at all!) but they only went up to a C-cup :rolleyes:
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.3K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.2K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 599.4K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.1K Life & Family
  • 257.7K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.