how are you keeping cool

it is sooo hot here in Darwin and as i have not long lived here, im finding the heat/humidty a killer.

so i was wondering what are you doing to keep cool???
i already try and drink lots of fluids and even make them icy.

what clothes do u find the coolest?? i went out for dinner last night and felt really uncomfortable in everything, all my clothes felt like they were clinging and i just felt so hot and sticky despite just having a cold shower even a dress felt like i was dressed for winter

argh someone make me cool again i nearly die just doing basic house work. i do it early am or late at night just so its a bit cooler.
we also run fans and aircons through out the hottest part of the day.

your input/ ideas are appreciated

Hi,

How far along are you? I'm finding it a killer with only 6wks to go it's over 43 here & I have 2.5yr old DS to run after....grrrrr.

I sit in DS blow up pool with him later in the day when the sun is not so hot.....or in a cold bath with him during the day to play. A couple days ago I just couldn't stand it I was wearing my bather top & a pair of shorts around the house all day. Keep up the cool drinks, avoid outside, sit under the air cond & wear not much LOL!!

When I'm out & about I find strapless dresses have been amazing. I can't handle much around what's left of my waist & it's just too sweaty.

Hi,

The heat can be such a killer... It sounds like you're doing pretty much what you can! It's only just starting to heat up over here... One thing I like to do is wet my hair, that keeps me cool. Have frequent showers, drink cold drinks, rest rest rest! Sit under the air con ALL day! :lol:

As for clothes, don't wear much at all haha... I spend most of my time in really comfy pajamas. There really isn't anything cool to wear when you have to go out but i try to stick to clothes that are normally comfortable, at least then I know the clothes won't annoy me more!

Hope that helps!

I wa in my 3rd trimester in Summer last year and I really did find the heat awful as well :hug: to you but a very cool freezer :hug:

DP bought me a pedastool fan which at home went everywhere with me! If I went to the kitchen it came with me and was right in front of me. If I went to bed it would be blowing on me all day.

I found the coolest clothes were my pjs. Really light cotton and singlet tops. Feet- I lived in thongs or slip on sandals.

Cool showers also helped morning and arvo.

I also used to put damp face washers in the fridge which would make them ice cool and put that around the back of my neck, under my boobs (I used to get really hot there where they would be touching my bump) or on my forehead. I had about 4 on rotation so there was always a cool one.

Will try and remember other ideas and come back and post more.

thank you both for your ideas

erin_25 i have 7 weeks to go and a 20 month old toddler aswell. ill keep my eyes peeled for a strapless dress- here in darwin maxi dresses seem to be all thats available and as they are long they are tooo hot.

little bear- i have taken note of the PJ thing and in fact sitiing here in them now


thansk all keep em coming

Air cond, spray bottle with water, cool baths, t-shirt nightie type thing, worn around home with nothing underneath,not so pretty but feels great. I have the whole summer to go through and I AM NOT LOOKIN FORWARD TO IT!!!