We got some nappies this week. They are so small and cute, but also very very very complicated. I know, it’s a nappy, how complicated can it be, right?  

Well, we have decided to try out some reusable washable nappies because we want to try and be as environmentally friendly as we can (and as an extra bonus apparently they will also be the cheaper option in the end). It costs quite a lot to begin with, but I have read that at the end of the day it saves money as disposables are expensive. However reusables are not the simplest option. We’ve gone for the Bambino Mio ones. We got a set which basically covers from birth to toddler and includes:

• Nappy covers (these look how I imagine nappies to look, with elasticated sides to stop stuff leaking, a velcro bit to do them up and pretty patterns) 
• The nappies themselves (they are like big cotton things that you have to fold up and put inside the covers)
• Laundry bags
• Some antibacterial stuff to put in the washing machine

We also now need to get the following: 

• Liners (disposable biodegradable things that go inside the nappies and you can flush away)
• A nappy bin (to keep the dirty nappies in until they’re washed)
• Nappy sacks

See what I mean? This is complicated stuff for a newbie like me. It took me a long time to figure out what all this stuff was. I mean, a liner? Umm, wha? A nappy cover? What the bejesus is that? I feel like I have so much to learn. And about everything, not just nappies. So many new words have entered my vocabulary – some of them quite scary I assure you. It’s very educational being preggers. As far as these nappies go, I’m going to have to practice! I am wondering how long my dedication to the environment will last, as it seems a lot more involved

We’re still going to use disposable nappies some of the time, mainly when we go out, simply for the convenience of it, but hopefully this will cut down on our contribution to the landfills. And plus they come in cute star and spot patterns. 

Aww, how can something made to catch poo be so cute?

In other news, the little bean is still practicing his dance moves in there. Sometimes my bump changes shape now when he moves around and it’ll go all lop-sided. I am, at the same time, enthralled and weirded out by it. It’s so amazing. I could sit there and watch it for ages.

Also, Ross came to my routine antenatal appointment with the midwife last week. Apart from getting to see me test my wee for protein and have my blood pressure taken again, he got to hear the baby’s heartbeat for the first time – it sounds pretty much like a galloping horse. Really cool and very reassuring .