Some of the things you can start purchasing now each week to make things a little easier when the time comes are as follows: A box of nappies, Sanitary pads ( you can actually work this one out as to how long your periods last, mine usually lasts for 7 days so after having baby I would bleed for 8 weeks, I also had a friend that usually only had her period for one day and she only ended up bleeding for one week after baby was born, so it definitely depends on the individual.)
Another thing you have to keep an eye on after the birth as well is if you end up getting fevers, temp etc. As what can happen is some of the after birth can actually still be inside the uterus and can make you very ill, so get yourself off to the doctor as soon as possible if anythings not quite right, he/she will normally put you on a course of antibiotics and you will be sent in for a scan to see if that is what the problem is, If there is a certain amount still there they will book you in for a d and c ( dilation/curette) to fix the problem.
Ok back to your weekly or fortnightly list, breast pads a box each time and also one pack of the reusable ones also come in handy. Any little items that you can get on special at any stage are always a wonderful saving as well. Make sure you lay by your bassinet or cot whichever you are going to be using. Do these things as you are able to afford them as you have plenty of time to get yourself organised. Also get your hospital bag ready over this time it saves so much hassle when the time draws closer.
Napisan or the cheaper version of nappy soak is fine and a nappy bucket with a lid, clothes softener there is one lot that is especially for newborn sensitive skin and is quite cheap, the nappy soak is wonderful stuff, all you have to do each morning is just 3/4 fill the bucket with cold water and the napisan (the right amount of course) and during the day/night any of baby's singlets,stretch n grows, muslin wraps,washers, baby towels, your reusable nursing pads etc can be put straight into the bucket and then put straight into the washing machine the next morning ready for the next lot. Just add the softener before turning the machine on, it saves a lot of work and clothing is sterile and clean. If you don't do it like this you end up getting bogged up with a lot of washing believe me, its true, tried and tested :)
Anyway those are the weekly things to gather just do nappies each pay if you can, from what I can remember I think I went through 11 boxes of newborn huggies, then start buying the next size up. With the other items get something, just one thing extra with the nappies if you can, whether it be the sanitary pads or the breast pads or a cream or something for bub. And by the time baby arrives you will both be fine. Actually if any of your friends or family ask what you need for baby it's usually a great idea to say nappies. Also don't forget to get your family to organise a baby shower for you, it's not just an American thing now and it's great fun.
Talk soon Skorpian.
Another thing you have to keep an eye on after the birth as well is if you end up getting fevers, temp etc. As what can happen is some of the after birth can actually still be inside the uterus and can make you very ill, so get yourself off to the doctor as soon as possible if anythings not quite right, he/she will normally put you on a course of antibiotics and you will be sent in for a scan to see if that is what the problem is, If there is a certain amount still there they will book you in for a d and c ( dilation/curette) to fix the problem.
Ok back to your weekly or fortnightly list, breast pads a box each time and also one pack of the reusable ones also come in handy. Any little items that you can get on special at any stage are always a wonderful saving as well. Make sure you lay by your bassinet or cot whichever you are going to be using. Do these things as you are able to afford them as you have plenty of time to get yourself organised. Also get your hospital bag ready over this time it saves so much hassle when the time draws closer.
Napisan or the cheaper version of nappy soak is fine and a nappy bucket with a lid, clothes softener there is one lot that is especially for newborn sensitive skin and is quite cheap, the nappy soak is wonderful stuff, all you have to do each morning is just 3/4 fill the bucket with cold water and the napisan (the right amount of course) and during the day/night any of baby's singlets,stretch n grows, muslin wraps,washers, baby towels, your reusable nursing pads etc can be put straight into the bucket and then put straight into the washing machine the next morning ready for the next lot. Just add the softener before turning the machine on, it saves a lot of work and clothing is sterile and clean. If you don't do it like this you end up getting bogged up with a lot of washing believe me, its true, tried and tested :)
Anyway those are the weekly things to gather just do nappies each pay if you can, from what I can remember I think I went through 11 boxes of newborn huggies, then start buying the next size up. With the other items get something, just one thing extra with the nappies if you can, whether it be the sanitary pads or the breast pads or a cream or something for bub. And by the time baby arrives you will both be fine. Actually if any of your friends or family ask what you need for baby it's usually a great idea to say nappies. Also don't forget to get your family to organise a baby shower for you, it's not just an American thing now and it's great fun.
Talk soon Skorpian.
Try and stay happy as everything you are feeling passes through to the baby, this may be hard at times with everthing that is happening with your hormones or in your private life..but please just try for your baby as well as yourself, Because you aren't going to be pregnant forever :)
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