....I'm not sure what's more baffling: the fact that I can still manage to get peed on while changing a baby's diaper (since *ahem* I've been diapering at least one if not two babies since 2006), or helping do Kindergarten homework.
Yeah. I'm stumped.
Showing posts with label cloth diapering. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cloth diapering. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Thursday, December 3, 2009
More diaper talk
We've been using Hu.ggies Over.night diapers for almost 2 years now (oldest has always been a heavy wetter, he is now in size 6), and just recently move to having 2 in Over.nights. Ugh. That's about a dollar a night, per my calculations. So....I tried Wyatt in a Bum Genius one size with 2 toddler microfiber inserts last night. He woke up happy and dry. YEAH! I'm hoping to try both of the big boys in BGs tonight and see what our results are in the morning....
more of a real post later, I've got lots of thoughts swirling around in my head, just finding the time to get them down here in a coherent way is the next trick...
more of a real post later, I've got lots of thoughts swirling around in my head, just finding the time to get them down here in a coherent way is the next trick...
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Surviving
So I'm back at work. And to be honest, the transition so far has been smooth sailing. Granted, I'm exhausted, but I was before I went back too! There is no rest for the weary in motherhood, I'm afraid. I've come to accept that this time around (third time's a charm, apparently!) that I will be tired to the bone more often than not. And I.am.tired. But, truth be told, I'm enjoying my children that much more because of my attitude.
Wow. I digress.
Yes, I'm back at work. My schedule has been great - full day in the office, half day in the office, full day working from home, and half day in the office. Not too shabby. And next week is a short one due to Thanksgiving - we are closed Thursday and Friday.
We are blessed: my in-laws have been a tremendous help with this transition, certainly without them, it would be much harder on all of us. Tim started work from home this week ~ Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays he is pluggin' away in our basement office, and we are in search of a Mother's Helper (or in this case, Father's) type of a person to come in and help with the boys so they can have someone totally devoted to them. For now, my FIL & MIL are bridging the gap as well as taking Wednesdays ~ they are retired, and wanting to help (my BIL & SIL and nieces just moved out of state, I know they are grieving this loss) it continues to build the boys' relationship with their grandparents - something I was not able to have with my own grandparents growing up. I will say it again: we are blessed!
My parents are also still going to take the boys on Mondays, and Tuesday mornings my mom and Jacob will go to here. I guess there is an infant and a 2-year-old program starting in January, so Wyatt might join them. Nathaniel could go too, but that's a lot on my mom to try to lug the three of them out solo. ;)
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In other news, I've been able to cloth diaper the younger 2 on a more consistent basis. I'll admit I don't do it 100% (not at night, not always at naps, not all the time when we're out), but do it as often as I can, and am definitely enjoying it - it's a fun challange for the frugal mama in me. I am definitely cutting down on our output of paper diapers & wipes (3.in.diapers.seriously) and Wyatt's been telling me more often when he's wet or dirty. I keep saying we're getting a 2-for-1 deal on potty training, because Wyatt seems like he's way more eager to learn the skill than his big brother. Hmph!
AND - Score for Mama: all 3 boys are napping in their respective beds this afternoon!
Stay tuned, more pictures & updates to come....Happy Thursday!
Wow. I digress.
Yes, I'm back at work. My schedule has been great - full day in the office, half day in the office, full day working from home, and half day in the office. Not too shabby. And next week is a short one due to Thanksgiving - we are closed Thursday and Friday.
We are blessed: my in-laws have been a tremendous help with this transition, certainly without them, it would be much harder on all of us. Tim started work from home this week ~ Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays he is pluggin' away in our basement office, and we are in search of a Mother's Helper (or in this case, Father's) type of a person to come in and help with the boys so they can have someone totally devoted to them. For now, my FIL & MIL are bridging the gap as well as taking Wednesdays ~ they are retired, and wanting to help (my BIL & SIL and nieces just moved out of state, I know they are grieving this loss) it continues to build the boys' relationship with their grandparents - something I was not able to have with my own grandparents growing up. I will say it again: we are blessed!
My parents are also still going to take the boys on Mondays, and Tuesday mornings my mom and Jacob will go to here. I guess there is an infant and a 2-year-old program starting in January, so Wyatt might join them. Nathaniel could go too, but that's a lot on my mom to try to lug the three of them out solo. ;)
***
In other news, I've been able to cloth diaper the younger 2 on a more consistent basis. I'll admit I don't do it 100% (not at night, not always at naps, not all the time when we're out), but do it as often as I can, and am definitely enjoying it - it's a fun challange for the frugal mama in me. I am definitely cutting down on our output of paper diapers & wipes (3.in.diapers.seriously) and Wyatt's been telling me more often when he's wet or dirty. I keep saying we're getting a 2-for-1 deal on potty training, because Wyatt seems like he's way more eager to learn the skill than his big brother. Hmph!
AND - Score for Mama: all 3 boys are napping in their respective beds this afternoon!
Stay tuned, more pictures & updates to come....Happy Thursday!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Cloth Diapering
Day 1, Wyatt only.
Bum Genius 3.0 first - solids came out easily, I rinsed the diaper a little bit, and dumped everything into the diaper pail (trash can w/ swinging lid and a garbage bag in it for now - waiting for a diaper pail liner). This diaper is a little bulky, but he can still fit into his regular sized pants.
Now we're on to G-diapers with an insert from Patooshie Pants. Love the fit, very trim. Hoping I got the diaper & liner put into the right places to avoid leaks!
Bum Genius 3.0 first - solids came out easily, I rinsed the diaper a little bit, and dumped everything into the diaper pail (trash can w/ swinging lid and a garbage bag in it for now - waiting for a diaper pail liner). This diaper is a little bulky, but he can still fit into his regular sized pants.
Now we're on to G-diapers with an insert from Patooshie Pants. Love the fit, very trim. Hoping I got the diaper & liner put into the right places to avoid leaks!
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