I posted this on the discussion thread but its a bit quiet so I'll post here...
Actually, convert Shel, I'm converted already, I just need 'approval'! lol
Well, not really, it would just be easier if she liked them too lol...
I think I need to switch to cloth... I seem to have a reaction to the sticky glue on regular pads now... horrible allergic reaction/rash every time I wear them (since the birth... it started with the maternity pads BLERK! 6 weeks of HELL! Yucky yuck yuck! And tampons just don't seem to go in like they used to (very ouchy, dry, and they just don't 'fit' right).
The main factor for Shel being aginst them are smells and stains. We soak our cloth nappies, would it be ok to just pop them in there to soak? I assume they wouldn't really stain (the nappies don't and Jazz can make some pretty feral things with her bum...!). What about the smell when you're wearing them? For a regular-heavy flow would you need to change them more often than with storebought pads?
Ok so how do they work... do you just buy the pad and its just there all in one or is there other paraphernalia? I see people talking about liners and stuff... so is there a pad and a liner... And what about leaks? A normal (normal...? disposable is probably more appropriate right?) pad has the plastic that stop it leaking into your undies and beyond... what does a cloth pad have? What's the average price and where is the best place to buy from? Anything else I should know?
Leasha I'll be following this thread too as I was reading through the discussion thread and I have all the same questions that you do. Especially with the whole how does it attach angle...I have memories of being shown the paraphernalia (involving belts and safety pins) that was around when my mother was a teenager!
Leasha, totally OT hun. But with that ouchy, dry feeling, that is very common when bfing. It might also be contributing to you not "feeling sexy". There are oestrogen creams you can get for that - you use it for a few weeks until things are back to normal. Maybe ask your GP about it?
See, you knew there was a reason for the 6 week check up didn't you LOL! The cream should definitely help things feel more normal down there for you. I think it's to do with having very low oestrogen levels in the early days pp when bfing. BTW, it does get better when the bfing gets less frequent too.
Cloth pads! Convert me!
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