Babies Born September 1st ~ 15th 2008 #2

[ezymay]

Thank goodness!

[Nicambhar]

ooooher, I just ordered some more bumgenius' and I grabbed a couple of minky magicalls to see how they go. Arabella has got a fair bit of junk in her trunk and also huge chubby thighs so I hope they fit ok

[ezymay]

Where do you get your BG's from Sue? They are so exxy compared to most other nappies. The Minky magicalls are the ones I'm getting from baby beehinds. I hope they are good too!

[Nicambhar]

got them from baby soft landings. yer, $38 for the BG's and I paid $25 for them from the baby expo. I was a little shocked at the price of them TBH, but they really are worth it cause they are one size so will last longer.
Captain has the magicalls and says they are her fav. I have the other BBH's (hemp or whatever they are) and lordy do they take ages to dry so I thought I'd give the magicalls a whirl too cause mine aren't waterproof and need a cover over them which is another $25
I only have 3 BG's and 2 BBH's at the moment so at least the extra 4 I bought might make them last the day instead of going into sposies which soooo cut into her legs - not too sure about using them at night though.

[ezymay]

$25!! Gee that's cheap, I'm hanging for the next baby expo! I wasn't keen on those type of BBH needing covers either. Yeah the one size thing is good with the BG. I think I'll have to try at least one!

[Nicambhar]

The BBH' were the first ever nappy I bought and I think I got it cause it felt so nice and soft - didn't really do my homework :. Even though you dont need to change the cover every nappy change it's still another added expense, not to mention bulk on the bum.

I moved Bella's cot into my room today ( she has never been in it yet ) and I thought I'd give it a go tonight. Not that I mind her sleeping with me, I'm just worried about her when she finally gets on the move, so it's best to get her used to it now I s'pose. I'm going to miss spooning with her.

[Visitor8]

I love the minky magicalls We can't use the BG OS anymore. We were ok for a while but now he is so allergic to the synthetic inner that he comes out in a shocking rash. I have to line all the nappies that aren't natural inners, which is ok I suppose. But the BG I gave up on, hated the fit, hated touching the microfibre and Ash was allergic so no point.
Which BBH do you have? Bamboo or hemp?? Ours only take a day out in ok sun, or half a day in the hot sun here in Tassie!

[Nicambhar]

MM - aaahh, good to hear that the magicalls are ok. Our BBH's are the bamboo one's with the hemp liner - I think, I'm a nappy virgin so scuse me LOL.
Geez, it'd be hard to steer clear of synthetic in the nappies.

[Visitor8]

hehe Sue. You can get bamboo ones or hemp ones, they aren't mixed I love them, we use them at night here with a extra booster on the outside. I have about 25 of them lol

Man Ashton is getting around, today he got into the hallway from my loungeroom (think 7 meters)... little monkey. And for those who are on my FB I uploaded a pic of him standing!! Yes, I was sitting at the tonka table playing with the trains with Ash and he grabbed the table and pulled himself up and stood there for about 5 minutes. I had to grab my camera and snap away, I was so worried he would fall over but he didn't! Geez he is moving too fast!

[cheekyfrog]

OMG, Mel!! Ashton is so advanced! Very impressive

Okay, ladies, you've had me looking for days now at websites and forums for cloth nappies. I feel I should be keeping notes! Think I'll have a look in Griffith tomorrow and also see if I can get one of those Safety 1st bedside barriers as Matthew and I are still co-sleeping.

I think I've made a rod for my own back! It's been over 40 degrees here for nearly 2 weeks and to keep as cool as possible while feeding Matthew, I've been feeding him lying down. Now of course he's squirming like a bag of worms when I try to feed him sitting up! Somehow I don't think Qantas will let me lie on the floor of the aisle to feed him so I have very limited time to sort this out! Arghhh.

He also lunges all over the place when I have him in the bath. Any suggestions? I tried getting in the bath with him today, not ideal when it came to getting out and getting us both dry.

Well done too to those of you who have lost weight - awesome! I've GOT to do something about my diet. I'm starting to crave "real" meals.

[Visitor8]

Somehow I don't think Qantas will let me lie on the floor of the aisle to feed him

I don't know about the bath thing. Ashton is the same and come out time he screams the house down. Never had such a full on water baby.

[NaeNae]

Hey Ladies,

Just popping in to ask if anyone has heard from Pam? The fires are around her area - Jeeralang Junction Area though I think they are still ok at this stage looking at the fire map on DSE's website but it looks awefully close.

If anyone hears from her can you please email me spinkitten02 at hotmail dot com or send me a text 0414 825 652 I am worried about her.

If she happens to pop in tell her if they need somewhere to go we have space in our house they are more than welcome to come and take refuge.

Our area at this stage is still safe our clostest threats are with the fires burning the Bunyip area we are only 20 from Drouin but with the winds blowing from the south its keeping the fires burning northerly (away from our area) I am hoping the wind shift on the weekend will send the fires back on themselves.

Take care all - please contact me if you hear from Pam or get her to shoot me a quick email or phone me.

Nae x

[joh117]

:rofl

I don't know about the bath thing. Ashton is the same and come out time he screams the house down. Never had such a full on water baby.

Xavier doesnt scream when he comes out but he loves his bath and I get soaked from him throwing his arms into the water and him kicking his legs. DD refuses to bath with him now as she hates being splashed LOL

Just a short post as off to DD swimming lesson soon but just to say you have me hooked on the cloth nappies too now. I am a novice I bought a trial pack when xavier was born but when I tried them as a newborn they seemed so big in the osfm so I have waited to use them.

I have bought a coushie couture that feels so soft and I have a couple more orders on their way but cant remember the makes. I have a BBH coming I think that was for a night time nappy. I really should have written it down as I have done loads of reading in the cloth nappy forum.

I hope to be rid of sposies in the next week or so once my supply arrives.

I am thinking of putting my 3.5yr old into them for her bed time pants too anything to save money on sposies and the environment too.

Glad everyone in here from VIC is safe. We lived down there for a while and I spent a NY in marysville and it breaks me to think it no longer exists.

Hope you all have a great day and I will do personals next time. Xavier is also on the move but way to go Ash standing I am not ready for Xavier to get to that point yet! Like I will have a say anyway.

His latest trick is to go in the cot feet to the bottom but when he wakes he is head to the bottom turing a full 360 degrees!

Jo

[cheekyfrog]

Nae, I've just forwarded you on a text from Pam, saying she's okay. We were worried too, also about you. Glad you are both okay!! How close did the fires get to where you are? And I've emailed you. And I've sent a quick text to Pam.

[ezymay]

Hi Nae, so glad to know you are ok. We were worried about both you and Pam. Its so devasting. I made a donation this morning and wish i could give blood, when Emily is 9 months and if i'm not still feeding I'll be straight to the blood bank.

kerry- Can you let us know if Pam gets in touch with you?

[NaeNae]

Thanks Kerry - Fires didn't come close but the ember attacks were in Drouin only 20km away from us - the winds on Saturday were frighteningly hot and strong and we know that embers can travel huge distances. Saturday night we were still being vigilant because of the lightening we had heaps but nothing else much to report.

Sadly Wilsons Prom was hit by lightening and there is a fire going in there but at this stage its not posing any risks to residential/farming areas.

Sounds like the Churhill fires were deliberately lit - I hope they catch the morons and charge them max penilty for murder for every person who died. Then they can fry them!! Who knows what would happen if word got out who did it! I reckon the arsonists would have an "accident" if locals got hold of them.Its sickening.

Anyway, thankfully the weather is better I just pray we get some decent rain to help the Firies fight we need giant fans to send those rain clouds in QLD down here to vic to dump their rain over the fires.

So glad Pam is ok, Kerry send her my love and best wishes.

Love to all

Nae x

[Nicambhar]

nae - so glad that your ok. I be crappin myself living so close. take care and I'm for some heavy rain to put them all out.

Kerry - we are still co sleeping. I put the cot into my room to start her sleeping in it but chickened out, I just couldnt do it cause I love having her right next to me. there are just so many mcn's out there it's confusing. I have looked in the mcn threads and its all gaga to me. when r u off to hk?


mm - whoa you must be on yr toes now with ashton getting around so much. bella is still not rolling yet the lazy little sod.


joh - ooh, I was looking at the couture cushies and I love the colours they come in but then I thought it wont matter soon cause she will be covered up for winter anyway.

well, no photos for us today. there was a big power outage and the shopping centre was closed so we have to rebook them.
bella had the crappest night ever last night, the teeth are giving her absolute hell at the mo. I think all up I got about just under 2hrs sleep and am so not used to it cause she is usually a great sleeper even though she still stirs for a feed at about 2am. was a very grumpy mummy today and then with the power out and no air con it didnt help the matter.

just another ?, has anyone at all heard from charlotte, she hasn't been on at all and I just hope that all is well with her.

night all. xx

[blackduckies]

Hi girls, thanks heaps for the well wishes. Kerry ((((((hugs)))))))thanks for thinking of me and letting the girls know all is well, Nae ((((((hugs lovely)))))) will ring you.

Sorry about the lack of personals, but a few quickies that stood out. Mel, I can't believe it Ashton pulling up to standing!!!! Amazing.... I wonder how soon he will be walking????

Kerry you never know if he is screaming they may just be willing to let you do it lol. Poppy is the same though she pulls an dlooks around if we are sitting and feeding and not happening if we are out and then gets upset if you pack up shop Slightly embrassing have full nipple exposure in the shopping centres.

Sue I have everything crossed for Charlotte and any others in those areas that have been completely wiped. You think how devestating to lose your house, possesions, animals until you see the huge loss of life???? I am not sure where she lived, but I sure hope she and her family are safe.

As far as we go we (me and the kids) left on Saturday it just looked to bad to me...Dh stayed even though I pleaded for him to come, he decided he did'nt want to lose the house to ember attack little realizeing how close the fires came. Just a wind change and we would have gone up. We are completely surronded by trees, in a timber log cabin type house, all timber lined etc. beautifull until you find yourself in this situation. I went to mums which is in the closet town, I tried to ring DH no phone reception and he had no idea that there was none till later...power went out so no radio for updates, no fire pump, no water....pure craziness in my mind especially after you see what happened to others in the same situation. We only got home late last night, when the roads have been opened to residents. Still having flare ups and there is so much bush not burnt, we are still being told to be vigilant and conditions are expected to become dangerous again on the weekend, high temps and wind. Plus a firebug still on the loose...the place was burning down and they were still lighting fires????? 21 peope have died here and over 100 homes have been lost including one entire community!!! We stilll don't have full numbers and won't until roofs get lifted from houses etc. Not to meation livestock, pets, sheds, hay, grass, machinery everything that people need to run farms feed animals etc. We are offering our property up to support a horse or tow and maybe some dogs, we have a few paddocks and a dog run, so hope that someone can make use of them. Anyway keep us in your thoughts especially over the weekend, I think we might need it. Anyone good at a rain dance???