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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2543971 is a reply to message #2543750 ] |
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| rachb wrote on Thu, 19 January 2012 21:55 |
question for all mums out there how did u decide which was better for your bubs cloth vs disposable
im thinking about using cloth but im not sure how to decide what is better to use for my situation if thats the right word to use
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I use disposables for the convenience, particularly when Bella was a newborn, you don't have time to wash them unless you have someone assisting you or a baby that is a good sleeper.
Going out is easier but yes they can be expensive.
My daugter had nappy rash also which meant it was easier to monitor and change nappies every hour to reduce the rash.
My mum used cloth and raved about them, she still has some as rags for the house and the paddock.
Mother of two <3 Bella & Shylo <3
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2544041 is a reply to message #2543971 ] |
Fri, 20 January 2012 09:53 |
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EloueraFarm 
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| amandadarcy wrote on Fri, 20 January 2012 08:34 |
| rachb wrote on Thu, 19 January 2012 21:55 |
question for all mums out there how did u decide which was better for your bubs cloth vs disposable
im thinking about using cloth but im not sure how to decide what is better to use for my situation if thats the right word to use
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I use disposables for the convenience, particularly when Bella was a newborn, you don't have time to wash them unless you have someone assisting you or a baby that is a good sleeper.
Going out is easier but yes they can be expensive.
My daugter had nappy rash also which meant it was easier to monitor and change nappies every hour to reduce the rash.
My mum used cloth and raved about them, she still has some as rags for the house and the paddock.
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AD - im not personally attacking you.. but the entire "time" it takes me to wash a load of nappies is under 5 minutes, which includes poo removal..
Thats less time than driving to the supermarket, buying them, opening the packet, and putting them in something 
RE: How many you need - how big is your bubs already?
There are many different types, and it depends on what you prefer.
www.ecocubs.com.au have a "lending library" so for a very small fee, you can try out a range of nappies prior to purchasing, and you can see how you feel about them.. how you like the cloth, and which ones suit your bubs!
ETA _ we are rocking some serious teething acid bum rash atm, so we are using disposables so i can slather the sudocreme on!
Landslide - good luck girl! Wont be much longer 
www.fleyasholsteins.com
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2544103 is a reply to message #2544089 ] |
Fri, 20 January 2012 11:05 |
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Well I am currently at 18.5 weeks. Hanging out for the 30th when I have my 20 week scan. Can't wait to see how bubs is travelling!
Me thinks I am getting the first little 'flutters' of baby movement in my belly which is quite exciting
As for the nappy debate, I think it comes down to what parents prefer and what suits their lifestyle. There isn't one answer. Personally, we will be going disposable, simply for convenience as we will be on the road a fair amount with bubs. Our family is 2.5/3 hours away, we like to travel anyway, and even a trip to the supermarket is a 40 minute drive in each direction, so I don't like the idea of having to cart around dirty cloth nappies all over the countryside (and the logistics of washing them when staying away from home). It's just not practical for us. Mum says although she always used cloth napies for us, when they went on holidays or were staying with her parents, they switched to disposables as it was easier.
Anyway, has everyone seen the current Target baby catalogue? I tis buying a lovely Bassinet tomorrow as its on sale - first purchase for bubs 
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2544158 is a reply to message #2544148 ] |
Fri, 20 January 2012 12:22 |
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| HeidiGA wrote on Fri, 20 January 2012 12:09 |
| sambucca1 wrote on Fri, 20 January 2012 11:21 |
Cloth vs disposable always gets tempers flaring as much as bottle vs breast.
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 I agree here! You got to do what suits you.
For me MCN sorted out my issues with blowouts, changes of clothes etc so MCN suit me better but my sister was a disposable mum all the way.
Plus my husband has said that the estimated $3000 I will save I can spend on the new bathroom with a free standing bath and a waterplane basin - I thought that was a good incentive
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Sounds like a good deal!!
I haven't posted yet, but I am 16 weeks along with our first after 6 years of marriage, reveling in our selfishness for each other Very exciting, but a bit scary!
We are as prepared as we can possibly be, and am enjoying the interesting side effects of pregnancy thusfar didn't get the horrid morning sickness or have any of the nasty first trimester horror stories I was warned about so am rather thankful
Food aversions is the only annoying thing. I didn't eat chocolate or meat for 3 months! Thank goodness for vegetarian mother in law who was supplying me with good recipe books!
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2544219 is a reply to message #1154598 ] |
Fri, 20 January 2012 13:22 |
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Congratulations to you too Call_Me_Crock!!
So nice to get over that 12 weeks and be able to tell everyone... Hoping everything is going well, and that morning sickness leaves you alone now!
Though remind me next time not to be pregnant over Xmas. I didn't realise how boring parties, gatherings and other social events were without alcohol 
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2544225 is a reply to message #2544041 ] |
Fri, 20 January 2012 13:27 |
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Completely understand EF, I was referring to the whole process of washing by hand, in the washing machine, drying time etc partiularly if you don't have a dryer on hand.
But as I said, I didn't have someone else to assist me so Bella's sleeping time was mine also which ruled out cloth until she was in a routine.
All personal preference, next time around I'm definately considering cloth.
Mother of two <3 Bella & Shylo <3
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2544342 is a reply to message #2544172 ] |
Fri, 20 January 2012 15:02 |
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| Call_Me_Crock wrote on Fri, 20 January 2012 12:43 |
Ive been looking at the MCN on ebay (the ones from Hong Kong) as they sell 20 of them for $100 or something like that and wanted to know if anyone else uses them and if they are ok or if im better off buying a certain brand?
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I've got the Hong Kong Nappies - 6 for $30. They are super cute but you need more than one insert per nappy so you end up buying extra inserts. (but get hemp or bamboo not extra microfibre)
Oh Ka Baby (Hong Kong) - supercute but need more inserts. These are nice but will they go the distance? I've got 3 months out of them so far and can't really complain.
Nudey Rudey (NZ free postage - think NZ$40 per nappy) - made in NZ from Christchurch so you are supporting the earthquakies. These are nice! They would just about be my pick but I don't like their method of making them smaller. I'd recommend as 1 year old onwards. www.nudeyrudey.com
Issybear (AU$32 + $8 postage) Made in China - I like these as well. They have a nifty insert system. Again - whilst better at downsizing than Nudey Rudey they are bigger nappies. www.issybearnappies.com.au/
Globugs ($22.95 + $7 postage) Made in China - These are cute, I've got the monkeys, butterflies, animals and purple. These were my favourite but they got stiff after washing (and you can't use fabric softener) I like the double leg gusset guard. A smaller nappy. www.globugsbamboo.com.au/index.php
Organic Bugalugs (on clearance for $12! + $7 postage) Made in China. These are from the same guys as Globugs. The fabric is 'floppier' but feels scratchier. Not the biggest fan but they do the job http://organicbugalugs.com.au/shop/index.php?act=viewCat& ;catId=53
I got extra Globugs inserts for the Hong Kong ones.
Washing is an interesting exercise until you work out the MoJo of your washing machine- don't use too much detergent!!!
As you can see there is a huge variance on price! Longevity the Hong Kong ones are holding up well but they are supposedly 30 degree wash only and label says "replace elastic when necessary"
I wash in 40 degrees so can only blame myself if they fail early.
The more expensive ones look like they last well but I would rebuy the Hong Kong ones. Maybe do what I did and buy a few of each so you can decide. I went to the Baby show in Melbourne last November and looked at the nappy displays - there was only one brand I would have bought some (other than Issybear who were there). I did wince when pregnant people where pulling out credit cards to buy over $700 sets of some systems....
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2544381 is a reply to message #2544041 ] |
Fri, 20 January 2012 15:32 |
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| EloueraFarm wrote on Fri, 20 January 2012 09:53 |
| amandadarcy wrote on Fri, 20 January 2012 08:34 |
| rachb wrote on Thu, 19 January 2012 21:55 |
question for all mums out there how did u decide which was better for your bubs cloth vs disposable
im thinking about using cloth but im not sure how to decide what is better to use for my situation if thats the right word to use
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I use disposables for the convenience, particularly when Bella was a newborn, you don't have time to wash them unless you have someone assisting you or a baby that is a good sleeper.
Going out is easier but yes they can be expensive.
My daugter had nappy rash also which meant it was easier to monitor and change nappies every hour to reduce the rash.
My mum used cloth and raved about them, she still has some as rags for the house and the paddock.
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AD - im not personally attacking you.. but the entire "time" it takes me to wash a load of nappies is under 5 minutes, which includes poo removal..
Thats less time than driving to the supermarket, buying them, opening the packet, and putting them in something
RE: How many you need - how big is your bubs already?
There are many different types, and it depends on what you prefer.
www.ecocubs.com.au have a "lending library" so for a very small fee, you can try out a range of nappies prior to purchasing, and you can see how you feel about them.. how you like the cloth, and which ones suit your bubs!
ETA _ we are rocking some serious teething acid bum rash atm, so we are using disposables so i can slather the sudocreme on!
Landslide - good luck girl! Wont be much longer
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im due in june but just been talking to a few mums and everyone says something differant and then theres so many brands of cloth and disposable
No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2544397 is a reply to message #2544304 ] |
Fri, 20 January 2012 15:47 |
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| Call_Me_Crock wrote on Fri, 20 January 2012 14:14 |
| Hacker wrote on Fri, 20 January 2012 13:22 |
Congratulations to you too Call_Me_Crock!!
So nice to get over that 12 weeks and be able to tell everyone... Hoping everything is going well, and that morning sickness leaves you alone now!
Though remind me next time not to be pregnant over Xmas. I didn't realise how boring parties, gatherings and other social events were without alcohol
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Very boring arent they! I had work christmas party, family gatherings for christmas and new years and had to think of every excuse under the sun to not drink without someone being suss hahaha I hid it very well though and my boss was very shocked when i told her yesterday... i can understand her shock though as 4 out of 6 in our department are either pregnant or on maternity leave 
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6 That is great support-wise for you though, not so good for your bosses
I spilled the beans over Xmas to my family, we thought we were 10 weeks at the time, but were actually 12 so had the ultrasound and blood test just before so we knew everything was ok
HeidiGA, I like your second option a lot better 
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2545104 is a reply to message #1154598 ] |
Sat, 21 January 2012 11:48 |
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EloueraFarm
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RE: hand washing - all you hand wash is after you have squirted the poop off, you use a brush (like a dish washing brush), and scrub off any left over poop, then dry pail..
So for those who think they have to hand wash nappies dont even go there.. you dont
RE: brands - im not a china cheapies fan - but each to their own..
For me, we use Itti bitti, baby beehinds, issy bear and bubblebubs.. bubblebubs is owned by a friend so i know the quality im getting, and im supporting a fellow australian mumma!
CONGRATULATIONS to the new mummas joining our group 
i still havnt popped yet 
but my belly shape has changed, so im guessing bubs has engaged ?
(edited to make pic smaller)
[Updated on: Sat, 21 January 2012 11:52]
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2545948 is a reply to message #1154598 ] |
Sun, 22 January 2012 08:18 |
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Well ladies I'm a proud mum to a baby boy, born at 12.42 pm Friday via emergency c section.
Induction did not go to plan but both me and baby are doing great.
Got to hospital Wednesday night, had cervidial placed in cervix, at that stage I was 1 cm dialated, Thursday morning no change, doctor done a membrane sweep, organized to have the gel at 3 pm Thursday arvo.
Bubbys heart rate started to show signs of distress so they left me over night at 1cm. Friday morning had another internal was 2cm dialated enough that the doctor could break my waters.
Was taken to labour room where I was put on the drip to help with contractions that was at 8.30am Fri morning, was in labour with 2 min apart contractions by 11am doctor came in done another internal, I had not changed from 2cm, was rushed to theatre as bubbys heart rate started dropping, only to find out he was stuck in my pelvis. His poor head is bruised from being wedged in my pelvis and being pulled out.
Doctor has advised I will never have a natural birth due to my pelvis, which sucks because a c section after wards hurts like crazy.
Photos to come still in hospital and phone won't let me upload them. Sorry for grammer as I'm on phone.
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2545967 is a reply to message #2545948 ] |
Sun, 22 January 2012 08:47 |
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| landslide wrote on Sun, 22 January 2012 08:18 |
Well ladies I'm a proud mum to a baby boy, born at 12.42 pm Friday via emergency c section.
Induction did not go to plan but both me and baby are doing great.
Got to hospital Wednesday night, had cervidial placed in cervix, at that stage I was 1 cm dialated, Thursday morning no change, doctor done a membrane sweep, organized to have the gel at 3 pm Thursday arvo.
Bubbys heart rate started to show signs of distress so they left me over night at 1cm. Friday morning had another internal was 2cm dialated enough that the doctor could break my waters.
Was taken to labour room where I was put on the drip to help with contractions that was at 8.30am Fri morning, was in labour with 2 min apart contractions by 11am doctor came in done another internal, I had not changed from 2cm, was rushed to theatre as bubbys heart rate started dropping, only to find out he was stuck in my pelvis. His poor head is bruised from being wedged in my pelvis and being pulled out.
Doctor has advised I will never have a natural birth due to my pelvis, which sucks because a c section after wards hurts like crazy.
Photos to come still in hospital and phone won't let me upload them. Sorry for grammer as I'm on phone.
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Congratulations on your baby boy landslide, hope everything is smooth sailing from here on in. Enjoy your time with your little man, we can wait for photo's
Mother of two <3 Bella & Shylo <3
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2548198 is a reply to message #1154598 ] |
Tue, 24 January 2012 05:37 |
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Sorry ladies pics are to big to post but his name is jaxon Charles 7 pound 1 49cm long and born at 12.42 pm Fri afternoon.
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2548576 is a reply to message #2548198 ] |
Tue, 24 January 2012 11:56 |
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| landslide wrote on Tue, 24 January 2012 05:37 |
Sorry ladies pics are to big to post but his name is jaxon Charles 7 pound 1 49cm long and born at 12.42 pm Fri afternoon.
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Congratulations!!
Birth stories scare me to death. I think I am going to make it very clear drugs are totally fine by me
A workmate's partner spent 44 hours in labour over the weekend, as she wanted a natural birth (mum and bub both fine now!)
Screw that
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2548741 is a reply to message #2548576 ] |
Tue, 24 January 2012 14:13 |
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EloueraFarm
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| Hacker wrote on Tue, 24 January 2012 11:56 |
| landslide wrote on Tue, 24 January 2012 05:37 |
Sorry ladies pics are to big to post but his name is jaxon Charles 7 pound 1 49cm long and born at 12.42 pm Fri afternoon.
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Congratulations!!
Birth stories scare me to death. I think I am going to make it very clear drugs are totally fine by me
A workmate's partner spent 44 hours in labour over the weekend, as she wanted a natural birth (mum and bub both fine now!)
Screw that
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And everyone doesnt mind sharing their birth stories either
Mine was great.. waters broke at 6pm, first contraction at 7:30pm, 3x 20 min contractions, a couple of 10 min ones, straight into 3mins.. by 10:45pm i was half way dilated, after 45 mins of pushing Cohan arrived in the bath at 5:16am - it felt like it flew by! I had some gas 2 - 4 ish in the morning when it was all a bit full on, but that stuff is gross  just makes you feel fuzzy, and the pain is still there!
Cant wait to do it all again
www.fleyasholsteins.com
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| Re: Expectant Mums!!!!!!!! [message #2549230 is a reply to message #2548741 ] |
Tue, 24 January 2012 23:31 |
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| EloueraFarm wrote on Tue, 24 January 2012 14:13 |
| Hacker wrote on Tue, 24 January 2012 11:56 |
| landslide wrote on Tue, 24 January 2012 05:37 |
Sorry ladies pics are to big to post but his name is jaxon Charles 7 pound 1 49cm long and born at 12.42 pm Fri afternoon.
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Congratulations!!
Birth stories scare me to death. I think I am going to make it very clear drugs are totally fine by me
A workmate's partner spent 44 hours in labour over the weekend, as she wanted a natural birth (mum and bub both fine now!)
Screw that
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And everyone doesnt mind sharing their birth stories either
Mine was great.. waters broke at 6pm, first contraction at 7:30pm, 3x 20 min contractions, a couple of 10 min ones, straight into 3mins.. by 10:45pm i was half way dilated, after 45 mins of pushing Cohan arrived in the bath at 5:16am - it felt like it flew by! I had some gas 2 - 4 ish in the morning when it was all a bit full on, but that stuff is gross just makes you feel fuzzy, and the pain is still there!
Cant wait to do it all again
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True Hacker 9 hours with Cooper
On a side note my "baby" is 2 next Friday  But NO not time for another yet!
Congrats to all the new Mummies and Mum's to be
Lynz x
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