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WhatABore

Likkleone said:
Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but how do you know what size to buy?! Should I stock up on size 1 only for the first few weeks? I have no idea haha. I want to make use of this offer!!
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Most of them have the weights on them makes sure you look though because tesco size 1s are up to 5lb. Where as sainsbury's size ones are up to 7 or 8lb
 
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Jellybb

Those cheeky wipes? Where would you get them and would you need to get a lot of them and would you have to be constantly be putting them in for a wash when the baby poops/pee?
 
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WhatABore

Advice for anyone who doesn't know what brand to use. Grab a pack from each place before baby is born.. You'll go through them quick enough and you'll be able to find the ones you like.
 
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I’mThankyou_

Jellybb said:
Those cheeky wipes? Where would you get them and would you need to get a lot of them and would you have to be constantly be putting them in for a wash when the baby poops/pee?
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I got mine from Amazon, I don't find im doing extra washing or anything like that. I got 6 packs of 25.
 

I’mThankyou_

Jellybean093 said:
Do you take normal wipes when you go out? @Definitelyme ? They have a starter pack on Amazon for £21

I don’t know if I could go for cheeky wipes, thanks to PTWM
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I've not managed to venture outside of the house with the twins yet but I probably would.

No i have to look past the fact PTWM uses them
 
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Jellybean093

I’mThankyou_ said:
I've not managed to venture outside of the house with the twins yet but I probably would.

No i have to look past the fact PTWM uses them
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There’s so many options out there!! How do you wet them? With the spray bottle or under water/bowl of water?
 
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Definitelyme

Jellybean093 said:
There’s so many options out there!! How do you wet them? With the spray bottle or under water/bowl of water?
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I wet them when I need them. I only use water on them and just wet them under the tap when they are needed. I use cheeky wipes but I’m pretty sure these days any brand off eBay or Amazon is probably just as good!


Jellybean093 said:
Do you take normal wipes when you go out? @Definitelyme ? They have a starter pack on Amazon for £21

I don’t know if I could go for cheeky wipes, thanks to PTWM
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Yes I use them when out as well I keep a stash of them in the change bag and just wet them when out (usually we just change al fresco and I use the water from one of the kids water bottles to wet them) and Chuck them in a wet bag with the nappies.

Jellybb said:
Those cheeky wipes? Where would you get them and would you need to get a lot of them and would you have to be constantly be putting them in for a wash when the baby poops/pee?
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I got mine as a gift actually, just from the cheeky wipes own site. But you can get loads of cheaper brands now, I’d just Google reusable wipes. I have probably about 50 in total (I wash the nappies and wipes every 3 days). When we go to my in laws we use disposable nappies but still use cheeky wipes, and I wash them every 2-3 days, I usually do a rinse cycle and then Chuck in a load of normal washing with them.

grumpycat said:
I’m really intrigued about these - I have reusable sanitary pads and make up pads and think they’re far superior and would definitely be interested in looking at something like this. Cloth nappies terrify me if I’m honest
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I totally get why the nappies seem scary! If you have a nappy library near you you can hire a kit and try them out without the expense of buying
 
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sodit

I've been off since the start of September, eek.
Had morning sickness 7-10 weeks, then I was normal, then it came back at 22 weeks. At 29 weeks with that + insomnia + constipation I just felt done in, so I went off and just haven't managed to get back yet . Current tablets stop me mostly BEING sick, but they make me super drowsy and dizzy instead, like I don't always feel safe to drive which is annoying.
Determined to do get back though, I need to write my handover guides for my mat cover! I work in education and there's routine stuff that needs doing every week, and some cyclical stuff that if you don't do it over summer and spend hours doing the prep and set up, comes back to bite you in the new academic year. Not feeling too guilty about missing the start of the semester as I had a lot of stuff prepped and ready to go, but I know that next year I'll be coming back to a load of shit if the cover person doesn't realise there's loads they should be cracking on with and thinks they have loads of doss time because there's not as much stuff that needs doing there and then.
(My job is pretty autonomous - boss only cares about outcomes and doesn't really know what I actually *do* to get there, so won't know what the person *should* be doing and on what timeline - just that it'll be me back in post when outcomes are due!)

I'm signed off into the 4 weeks before my due date, but I'm going to force myself back a couple of days earlier so as not to trigger it. I'll be back for 9 working days so surely I can grit my teeth those couple of weeks and then I've got 11 days of annual leave to use up before starting maternity leave proper. Looking online it only seems to say that your employer *can* start your maternity within 4 weeks of your DD, it's not automatic - don;t wanna risk it though.
 
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ishy1981

Irrational panic - just realised I took a cocodamol rather than paracetamol to help with some back pain (38 weeks). Googling says do not take codeine I’m scared I’ve hurt the baby, anyone awake who can advise?
 

ThePidge

ishy1981 said:
Irrational panic - just realised I took a cocodamol rather than paracetamol to help with some back pain (38 weeks). Googling says do not take codeine I’m scared I’ve hurt the baby, anyone awake who can advise?
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Hey, try not to panic! I think the one off is absolutely fine. I think it’s when it’s taken regularly as it is an addictive drug and babies can have have withdrawal from it (I’ve just been googling) as it’s a type of opioid.

Have a read under the subheading “ Pain, such as headache or backache” in the link below.

Drugs and medicines in pregnancy

Talk to a health professional before taking any new drugs or medicines during pregnancy in case they might have any effect on the growing baby.
www.tommys.org

Hope you’re ok!!
 
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ishy1981

@ThePidge thank you so much! I grabbed the packet sleepily and only after looking again did I realise my mistake been working myself up into a frenzy but the link is very reassuring. I think the back pain might be braxton hicks but struggling to get comfortable and sleep, hopefully now I’ll calm down a bit and get some rest. I can feel little man moving about ok Such a drama queen
 
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ThePidge

No you’re not at all, I would have done the exact same thing as you and panicked I put deep heat on my husbands back once and got myself all worried as it was all over my hands and it said not recommended during pregnancy It’s so easily done and google is never the best when you’re in a panic!!

If you’re still worried contact your MW tomorrow, but I’m sure you and babe will be OK!
 

WhatABore

ishy1981 said:
Irrational panic - just realised I took a cocodamol rather than paracetamol to help with some back pain (38 weeks). Googling says do not take codeine I’m scared I’ve hurt the baby, anyone awake who can advise?
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You won't have hurt baby. Don't worry. They do prescribe it during pregnancy so you certainly won't have hurt baby. When taking it regularly, there's a chance when born they can have withdrawal as it can be addictive, same as it can for the person taking it. But taking it once, will not be an issue at all.
If you are worried, just let your midwife know when you see her that you took one. And I'm sure it'll be fine
 
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Sailorontheseasea

Usually 39 weeks+ for a planned c section, I had mine at 39 exactly with my last. We were in for 1 night and managed to get home by 6pm the next day after a section at 9am they like chucking you out ASAP at my trust essentially you have to do like 3 big weeks (they make you weigh them it’s so wild) and some other bits and bobs that I can’t really remember and obviously that baby is ok then they discharge you.
 
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a.pain

ishy1981 said:
Irrational panic - just realised I took a cocodamol rather than paracetamol to help with some back pain (38 weeks). Googling says do not take codeine I’m scared I’ve hurt the baby, anyone awake who can advise?
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I was in triage at 27 weeks and given codeine for pelvic pain. Plus they gave it to me during my first induction- so surely not an issue as a one off accident
 
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Abcd123

It depends on the reason. They book a csection for a lady with gest diabetes either wek 37 or 38. High BMI week 39 I believe.

You have to be able to walk a little, go to the toilet and baby needs to be feeding.

Eta: has a your struggle with BF but hospital have let let go home a ywha? We had to stay got days until I gave up and tried a bottle (continued to try bf at home for weeks after)
 
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