Thursday, 8 March 2012

What I can remember from the first few months is not alot :-/

I wanted to start this blog when baby moo was born but it has gone so fast that she is now nealry 10 months!
When I came out of hospital, I made sure I only had vistors in the mornings, as I ensured I had an afternoon nap everyday, if anyone came when I was napping they wouldn't get a reply! Not only did it help me with my healing and milk supply, it meant I wasn't walking around like a zombie. I have so many friends who now say they wish they had napped in those first few weeks, or in my case few months lol :-) I didn't worry about the housework, and we had a few extra take-aways and it was worth it. I did try to go out in the first couple of weeks but honestly thought my womb was falling out, so I stayed at home and let others run around for me. I certainly didn't feel guilty either, and now I'm so glad I enjoyed every minute I could with baby moo as the time has gone so fast.
I've never read any books on parenting or listened to what others told me I should do either, I've just let my instincts help me decide what is best, and so far they're working for me. I still get up twice a night so mini moo can have a quick feed, then she just falls straight back to sleep, but I didn't have a baby to have a full nights sleep anymore lol :-)
Its amazing to think when I was younger I never wanted children and now I want 3!

Re-usable or Disosable???

I didn't start off using re-usables or as they are known in the trade "fluff" infact i had never heard of them, but after seeing a lady at a baby group using them I went home to do some research and haven't looked back. My local council offered a cash-back scheme so I did buy new to start, but brought pre-loved too. I also brought re-usables wipes, so I have no monthly buys of nappies and wipes, giving me more money to spend on my baby. My most reliable nappy is my BumGenius' they are easy to use and daddy friendly and have found so many mums also have them as their work-horse. I have joined many groups on Facebook and found so much help when it comes to choosing my nappies and how to wash, store and use them.
I have also ordered some very pretty nappies which you don't get with disposables, they look supercute with matching baby legs and dresses
I don't have anything against people using disposables, but for me it was a great choice, and it hasn't hindered baby moo's development in anyway, already at 9 months she will walk around the furniture