So cloth diapers are going great except that my baby (who only poops every other day or so) decided to start pooping on a regular basis meaning a few yucky diapers! I know, TMI. Anyway, we're using Bumpkin All-in-One cloth diapers. My mother-in-law was amazed at how far they have come in 23 years since she has used them.
Anyways, you have to rinse the yucky diapers in cold water so they don't set and use spray and wash so they don't stain. There is a flushable insert I put in that helps (I need to find out where to order these online).
We installed a clothes line so we can naturally dry them. I feel awesome for not filling the landfill too!
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Busy times...
People are just starting to touch my belly. I'm OK with people I know touching my belly, for the record. But call me "huge" and I'll bit your head off. I have less than 7 weeks to go. I also learned I can not wear heels anymore. Ouch! My feet still hurt today.
Friday I ended up with dehydration contractions again. I'm taking water with me everywhere and I'm going to drink 32 oz before leaving the house and heading to work. It's the worse feeling to have to lay down on the floor in your office for an hour. I guess for me, it's embarrassing because I'm working hard and have a list a mile long to get down and I have to lay down! Ugh.
We had our "Baby ABC's" class at Birthing & Beyond yesterday and learned things I never thought of about baby care, breast feeding and the 5 S's. My husband was amazed at how easy it is to quiet a baby with those 5 S's.
I am feeling overwhelmed that I'm running out of time. I need to schedule our house for a deep clean though everyone tells me that nesting is going to kick in. I have been so lazy with cleaning the house, I hope people don't pop in and want to use the bathroom - it's gross. The baby's room needs to get organized and I need to make a trip to Entrees Made Easy to get meals prepped for my husband to make.
I have exciting news and I feel so lucky -- my husband will be working from home starting in a month. What timing! He'll be home all summer and the baby won't have to go to day care full time -- just 20 hours a week. He told his employer on Friday and then go word over the weekend that he got a part time job from home. The job is twice his salary and 10 hours less a week. But now I'm relieved that there will be help in the afternoon. Yay, how life works out sometimes.
I pick up my cloth diapers tomorrow. My husband is not excited about this. He'd rather throw disposables in the landfill but I remind him this is for the best. He's also mad we're not doing a diaper service. I think he'll get over it.
Off to Target. I need to return the diaper pail I bought -- I need a trash can with tight lid and I'm going to try and return my Advent bottles for BPA free. I wish I would have known about BPA before registering.
This week is exciting a small shower, cloth diapers, I get to see my good friend from Eastern Oregon (I MISS YOU), breastfeeding class and a bachelorette party!
Friday I ended up with dehydration contractions again. I'm taking water with me everywhere and I'm going to drink 32 oz before leaving the house and heading to work. It's the worse feeling to have to lay down on the floor in your office for an hour. I guess for me, it's embarrassing because I'm working hard and have a list a mile long to get down and I have to lay down! Ugh.
We had our "Baby ABC's" class at Birthing & Beyond yesterday and learned things I never thought of about baby care, breast feeding and the 5 S's. My husband was amazed at how easy it is to quiet a baby with those 5 S's.
I am feeling overwhelmed that I'm running out of time. I need to schedule our house for a deep clean though everyone tells me that nesting is going to kick in. I have been so lazy with cleaning the house, I hope people don't pop in and want to use the bathroom - it's gross. The baby's room needs to get organized and I need to make a trip to Entrees Made Easy to get meals prepped for my husband to make.
I have exciting news and I feel so lucky -- my husband will be working from home starting in a month. What timing! He'll be home all summer and the baby won't have to go to day care full time -- just 20 hours a week. He told his employer on Friday and then go word over the weekend that he got a part time job from home. The job is twice his salary and 10 hours less a week. But now I'm relieved that there will be help in the afternoon. Yay, how life works out sometimes.
I pick up my cloth diapers tomorrow. My husband is not excited about this. He'd rather throw disposables in the landfill but I remind him this is for the best. He's also mad we're not doing a diaper service. I think he'll get over it.
Off to Target. I need to return the diaper pail I bought -- I need a trash can with tight lid and I'm going to try and return my Advent bottles for BPA free. I wish I would have known about BPA before registering.
This week is exciting a small shower, cloth diapers, I get to see my good friend from Eastern Oregon (I MISS YOU), breastfeeding class and a bachelorette party!
Monday, February 18, 2008
What's on my mind for week 23
I've been bored out of my mind. I sat home Saturday night and wanted to poke my eyes out. My husband has band practice and so it's just me and the dog on most Saturday nights. I think it's because I know my world is about to change and I feel the need to just get out. If Brian has practice this Saturday, I am going to just go do something.
I'm researching cloth diapers. I found out that it's actually cheaper on the budget ... $600 (including water and energy costs) vs $2000 overall AND we can save them for the next kid AND they're better for the enviroment. I think the plan is to start off with newborn disposibles and try out cloth diapers when he hits 10 lbs. That will take the stress out of being so new to parenting. I believe I'm going to register for them somewhere.
My husband refuses to let me drive our small Honda. This begs the question "Will he be like this with the baby?" Yes. I don't want to get a new car so he's going to have to live with me driving it once and a while though it would be nice to get a newer subi wagon or honda accord. Our 11 year old Civic is here to stay because it's paid for and has low miles and is reliable. Plus it's a honda and will last a million years.
I'm having another ultrasound on Wednesday! I can't wait to take a peak at the little guy!
Work on the nursery begins this week as well.
I can't believe I only have 17 more weeks to go.
I'm researching cloth diapers. I found out that it's actually cheaper on the budget ... $600 (including water and energy costs) vs $2000 overall AND we can save them for the next kid AND they're better for the enviroment. I think the plan is to start off with newborn disposibles and try out cloth diapers when he hits 10 lbs. That will take the stress out of being so new to parenting. I believe I'm going to register for them somewhere.
My husband refuses to let me drive our small Honda. This begs the question "Will he be like this with the baby?" Yes. I don't want to get a new car so he's going to have to live with me driving it once and a while though it would be nice to get a newer subi wagon or honda accord. Our 11 year old Civic is here to stay because it's paid for and has low miles and is reliable. Plus it's a honda and will last a million years.
I'm having another ultrasound on Wednesday! I can't wait to take a peak at the little guy!
Work on the nursery begins this week as well.
I can't believe I only have 17 more weeks to go.
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