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    Posted: 13 June 2006 at 12:16pm
Hubby and I were talking about this last night as D-Day is fast approaching and although I don't fancy getting electricuted I'm also VERY reluctant to give up my electric blanket (especially in this weather). What is everyone else using on their beds? Is a cot matress protector enough? or should we put plastic sheeting under the normal sheets? or maybe layering some old towels?

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Im not sure on this one but i to was talking to hubby about it and we have one of those electric blankets that are washable so ill be ok just as long as i dont use it haha i would imagine it would have some kinda cover in it to protect it?!

Would love to hear what others think about protecting the bed.
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Goodness thats something else I need to look at!!!

I had my waters broken with Paige so probably would never thought about it if you had not of mentioned it!!


I know my midwife was saying she is going to give me some big huge sheet things to take home after baby is born for the bed (as I am not staying in hospital if I dont have to)...maybe those would be an idea?

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because my hips got really sore, i had a folded up duvet under my side of the bed, and i just had some old towels on top of that, but i woke up just as my waters broke so didnt end up flooding the bed, just the bathroom


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I have a washable electric blanket as well but i have taken it off just to be on the safe side. I was thinking of putting a wool blanket and a old matress protector on. Although im kind of lucky one of my cousin's work for a bed factory so if i make a huge mess on my matress i'll just get a new one through him.....

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I had a few towels beside the bed just in case. Funny cos I woke up and heard a pop and thought "is this it?", got up, waters broke properly and flooded the towels!
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I don't think I did anything with my bed regarding the possibility of waters breaking. If I'd had an electric blanket I definitely would have removed that.
Luckily mine broke while I was sitting on the loo! How fortunate!!! (Well... I had stepped a bit away from the loo but quickly plonked back down!)
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I had a towel underneath me, but when my waters broke it just dribbled out constantly for about an hour, and I spent all of that time reading a book on the loo. So I didn't really have a problem with protecting mattress.
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Looks like I'll be parting company with my beloved electric blankie then

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I've heard towels is a good idea...

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im just gonna unplug the cord that attaches to mine since hubby uses his half
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nah make him suffer too Jess and use the "we're in this together for our baby" speech

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I don't think I have even thought about this - with the last two I had my waters broken. Hmmm....I might sleep on Nick's side of the bed when the possible time to worry comes.

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U could still use a hot water bottle to two to heat up the bed before you jump in so you still have a bit of warmth!!
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I love my hotwater bottle!!!
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oh my gosh i am like most of you not really thought about it although I don't have an electric blanket hubby hate's them. I also had mine broken with Alan.

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my hubby and I have been talking about this too because he keeps leaving his blanket on and I tell him Im going to electrocute him if my waters break. Im not worried about ruining my blanket so will leave it on but just turn it off at the wall before I get in. Its way to cold to part with it although I do find if I keep my room heated then the bed stays pretty warm to.
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we live in an old bungalow with wooden floors which is a nightmare to keep warm (other than the nursery - we bought a huge rug and a heater for in there) so our bedroom is always cold. I'm wondering if I put a couple of layers of towels on top of the electric blanket and make sure that is switched off at the wall at night, would that be OK?

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yeah i think so, thats all im gonna do
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right I'm leaving it on then! Robyn said it was ok

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