Livin’ on fumes...

Avogirly

kindofagilr wrote: »

My friend uses reusable nappies and she loves them, I can ask her any questions you have?? I know a couple of people actually who use them xx

If you don't mind that would be great. I would like to know how convenient they are when you are out and about? And how does she find the washing?

Do your diary, I promise it will really help, plus when you are having a down day you can come and talk through whats wrong. You are not alone here, the understanding and support from everyone is fantastic. x

kindofagilr

Ive sent her an email

I will pluck up the guts to do a diary soon lol, I just think people will get bored xx

Avogirly

kindofagilr wrote: »

Ive sent her an email

I will pluck up the guts to do a diary soon lol, I just think people will get bored xx

Bless you thanks very much. xxx

MallyGirl

Avogirly wrote: »

I have been doing a brief bit of research on using reusuable nappies, does anyone have any advice or opinions on them?

I used reusable nappies for my daughter and you soon get the hang of it. I think they were called MotherEase - they had poppers rather than having to use pins. One size but over time I think I had to buy bigger wraps (the waterproof layer that goes over the top). She is 12 now so I have forgotten a bit

Some of my friends thought I was mad but I couldn't bear the thought of all the landfill and they are much cheaper too. Take a look and see if you have a local nappy library - they didn't exist 12 years ago but things have improved.

You need a bin to put the soiled ones in till you have a full load - and you will need at least 10 nappies. You put a flushable liner inside the nappy to catch the solids, then have the towelling bit, then a waterproof wrap.

The one thing I do remember is that it was a mistake to try and use them from day 1 - her bottom was just too small, plus there are enough pressures on a new Mum without getting to grips with this too. Use vouchers in Bounty packs etc to get the early size disposables. Newborn poop is also pretty yuck!!

kindofagilr

Sorry she hasnt got back to me yet, I will message her on FB as well

I fond this which looks informative

http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/reusable-nappies.html

Avogirly

MallyGirl wrote: »

The one thing I do remember is that it was a mistake to try and use them from day 1 - her bottom was just too small, plus there are enough pressures on a new Mum without getting to grips with this too. Use vouchers in Bounty packs etc to get the early size disposables. Newborn poop is also pretty yuck!!

Hi MallyGirl

Thanks for your input. I had read that it may be tricky when baby is first here, so I was thinking along the same lines as you with regards to using disposables at the start, and then once all is settled down then moving onto reusables.

Did you wait till baby was here to choose the brand of reusables? I don't want to buy a set and then find they are not suitable or baby doesn't like them.

We don't have a nappy library near us which is a same as I would really like to start looking.

Also do you know of any shops that sell reusables so I could have a look at them before I decide for definite.

Avogirly

kindofagilr wrote: »

Sorry she hasnt got back to me yet, I will message her on FB as well

I fond this which looks informative

http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/reusable-nappies.html

Gosh! That's ok, baby isn't here until August! I have had a look at the nappy lady it's a very informative site.

Get writing that diary!

Avogirly

In money saving debt busting news, I have had my remittance advice from the freelance job, so money should be in account before my loan is due out! Hoorah, this means I can meet the loan payment this month and also pay another bit of the FD CC. All the figures will be updated once these payments have been made.

I have been cheeky though and already updated the spreadsheet and snowball to reflect these payments. I cannot wait till the 10th when these will be the balances on my accounts.

I know that the advice is not to save whilst in debt, however, whilst I am pregnant I have decided to put £50 in a savings account for the next 6 months, so I have will have £300 saved for when baby arrives. I'm hoping that this will be enough to get us going with any unexpected costs.

I am already looking round for the cheapest costs on all things that I will need, plus I am researching what baby will need as apposed to what the shops think we need!

I am so lucky that already I have had offers of maternity clothes, my auntie has bought two baby grows and a cardy, plus she has knitted the most gorgeous shawl. Then my nanny got me a lovely two piece outfit. This baby is going to be so spoilt.

daisystar

Hello!!


Just a quick post as I really must start making tea, but well done on the diary - loving the title!! And congratulations on your bundle of joy to be, I'm expecting bubba number two next week!!


I will pop back tonight as I am a total convert on the reuseable nappy thing, I LOVE mine I know a ton of people who also use them and between us we use all different brands so I can definitely help you, I'm so addicted!


Oh and I'm also 33, I've been in debt since I was 18 and my DS was the cause of my lightbulb moment too - you can definitely do this!!


Back later x

Avogirly

Hi daisystar.

Thanks for stopping by! I am really looking forward to hearing all about your thoughts on all thing baby, it's a mine field out there! I don't want to get sucked into spending £££ on things that I just don't need. My problem is at the moment I don't know what I need or don't need!!!!!

Isn't it funny, that although I have been trying (or think I'm trying) to get debt free, it's not till now and being pregnant that I'm really on a mission with it!

Catch up later. xxx