***Shamrock Sweeties Monday Check-in***

BabyGurlE1

No way!

Mrs_Springbride

QOTD: Are you considering cloth diapering your baby?

No. 

nemoswifey

DH and I are considering cloth diapers especially while I am home with the baby. We figured we would at least give it a try in the beginning, but use disposables anytime we were leaving the house.

babymama235

Please add me to the club.

Babymama235, Emily, age 27, EDD March 23, 2010

 

Thanks! :-) 

aubie96

I'm still in 1st tri, but only for a couple more weeks.

We will not be doing cloth diapers as I don't think the daycare we are considering allows them.  I would have liked to as I know it helps potty train faster.  I was in them as a child, as was my sister.

blondey

I'm still over here on the 1st Tri board and cannot wait to join you over there on 2nd Tri.

We will use disposable diapers. We did with our 1st child.

Rocky00796

No, we will be using disposables. If I stayed home FT I might try the clothe, but since I'll be working FT, will do disposables.

gogoamy

QOTD: No. We are planning on using disposables, although I guess it's early and that could possibly change.

We had our NT Scan this morning. The measurement was great - 1.2mm. Now we're just waiting on the bloodwork. Also, the doctor asked us what gender we thought the baby was and if we were planning on finding out. We said we were thinking girl, and that we were definitely going to find out. He said that he is 90% certain our baby is a girl! I'm measuring a few days ahead, and I know it's still early, but I guess the baby was in a good position to tell. Not going to paint the room pink just yet, but still very exciting! 

choctwiz

We thought about it, but I don't think we will be able to.  My mom will be watching my nephew and our little one, and that would be really crazy for her, so I think we will stick to disposables.

Finally hit 13 weeks this week and outed myself on FB!  It was great, and everyone was so wonderful about it!

MsNessa

QOTD:  Yes, we definitely plan on cloth diapering.  Well, we're going to try it and see how it goes.    I've already done a ton of research on different types of cloth diapers/brands/etc. and I'm actually kinda excited about it.  As someone else said, they can be really cute!

 

I can't wait to be officially out of 1st tri.  Tomorrow is my NT and tonight I will finally be able to tell my mom (haven't seen her in two months!).

Luciddream328

Hey all!  No, we will definitely be using disposables. 

bklynjuli

bklynjuli, Juli, 29, March 4

RJM678

Cloth Diapers?

We will not be using cloth diapers for two reasons.

1) I will still be working full time and will probably be using a day care part time. I feel like it is unfair to make someone else deal with that.

2) My mom used CD on us because she could not afford anything else and after a lot of experience with them, I would rather not. ha.

outdoorgirl3

Morning Ladies--

Wow! I'm shocked at the number of no's to the QOTD. We will definitely be using some type of cloth diaper. I can't even imagine throwing all of those disposables in a landfill. If you're interested, check out gdiapers.com (I have no skin-in-the-game, I just like the product). They are a cotton outer cover, a snap-in plastic liner, and then either flushable or washable liners.

 

soon2bparents

Probably not.  I read somewhere that due to all of the washing it might  be as environmentally destructive as disposable.  I am considering using 7th generation disposables.  My friend is using them now and she really likes them.

ballet81

QOTD-  We're still talking about it. My mother only used cloth diapers with my youngest brother and after talking to her, I may end up on that path.

Today is my second OB appt and I hope to finally hear a heartbeat. We were promised a doppler at the first appt, but the doctor was very late and  seemed like she forgot about it. I have been on pins and needles waiting to hear/see this LO! Our NT scan is also scheduled for this week- DH & I are so excited! 

Savat

Nope, not considering it. Seems like too big of a hassle.

CandiceandRyan

yes! we will be using CD! They are  cheaper, better for the baby's butt and cute! and as this is our first we will be able to reuse for however many we are having. Using prefolds and covers!

VTPurity

We are planning on using disposables only b/c I don't know of a diaper service near us and neither DH nor I have time to do that much laundry. ?

sarahwoodworth

Yes, we are planning on using cloth diapers.  The only thing we haven't 100% decided on is whether or not we will use disposible in the very beginning and switch or use them all the way through.

hockeypirate

I'm definitely considering cloth diapering, but unfortunately I have to deal with ILs being adament that it's a PITA. This is based on their experience with cloth diapers 28 years ago. I need to do more research, but I'm pretty sure we're going to give it a try.

ShannonLK

It's so nice to almost be able to cross over according to The Bump standards!!

No cloth diapers here!

ceebeetee

Yes!  I'm pretty much set on it.  Its so much cheaper and also better for the environment.  Also I have heard it prevents a lot of diaper rashes and kids potty train earlier in cloth.  I am planning on staying at home though, it would be much more difficult if the baby was going to be at a daycare.

 also, my due date needs to be moved to March 27 from March 20.

mandeline21

I never really thought about it either way, but I doubt DH would even cocnsider it.

jill_aitoro7

We had a nice weekend - went to dinner with some friends friday and told them our news, another couple saturday and told them our news, and then poker on sunday and told them our news. So lots of celebrating! We told all of them that this is still not wide open info, mainly because I want to wait until we hear the heartbeat on the dopplar friday before it gets announced to the world. we're just using this week to tell those that we want to tell in person. It's been a major relief to get it out there, particularly with those who know us best. I

 also told my boss (actually, I told my boss a while ago, but I told his boss, who is our editor-in-chief). He was really supportive, and said to just let him know what I might need. I also told him my plans to take 3 months (two months paid maternity leave, one month unpaid disability), and my hope to work from home one day a week after I return to work. He said fine, though he'd need to get official approval from the powers that be (didn't expect a problem). I really think that one day (with the baby still in daycare mind you) will do wonders for my sanity, and keeping my head above water.

QOTD:  Are you considering cloth diapering your baby?

No cloth diapers for me. I'd love to say I'm doing my part for the environment, but with such a strain on time I can't imagine adding that to the (literal) laundry list of things to keep on top of.

ShoeFanatic614

QOTD:  No cloth diapers here.  I think it's great for parents that do it but since I'll be working, it's just not feasible for us.

Erin0922

Actually, I am in favor of the concept, but not so much the execution. My mom used them, and I was 6 when my sister was born...I still remember how gross I thought it was! We might use them around the house, then have disposables for when we are out. Handier that way. So excited I get to switch over to 2nd tri permanently in 2 more days!!!

kimekat

QOTD: I considered it but in reality disposables are the better option for me. My sister in law has a 1-1/2 yr old and my mom watches him in the day while she and my brother are at work. My sister in law loves using the cloth diapers but granted she isn't really washing them, they leave that to my mom. This I think is not very nice of them. So since the first month my mom was watching her grandson, I decided that disposables was better. The last thing I want my mom thinking is that she'd have to wash my child's diapers and I know I get tired washing clothes regularly. So this would be a few less things to wash.

kate1011

Not opposed to it, but for ease probably not.

Jessee28

No, not a pratical solution for us.

ditzydi_2000

We MIGHT do a combination.  Cloth diaper at home and then disposables, for convinience, when we're out and about.  Still haven't decided though. 

kberlyab

Hi! Could you please add me to shamrock sweeties.

I'm kberlyab (kim), 35, due date march 8

Thank you

and no I don't think we'll use cloth diapers 

lindsaynjason

Hello and happy Monday to all!  Had my second OB appt this morning and wasn't completely prepared   Had a pap smear and blood work done... fun stuff.  The worst part about it all was the fact that my OB had a family practice Dr following him today and let him do the pap... ouch!  Not as gentle as my OB for sure.  Otherwise, everything looks good as far as I can tell.  He didn't try to doppler the HB today (disappointing) because he said LO is too small at this point....

QOTD:  Are you considering cloth diapering your baby?

Yes... I am.  I think we'll start with regular disposable diapers and then I'm hopeful to do some cloth diapering.  I need to continue to do some research though.

ourlove4ever

We are considering Cd'ing...it is so much less expensive. I will be home with the LO until almost 6 mo. I am thinking of cd'ing until then and when the LO is at the nanny use dispos. and cd at night....we will see, DH says fine but I don't think he quite unnderstands the whole thing.

BBachmann

We will not be using cloth diapers.  We are all about making these as easy as possible.  If they don't sell it at Cosco or Target we won't be using it.

newslady

Hi!  I get to hear the heartbeat again tomorrow! YAY!  We are considering cloth diapers but I am not sure if we will follow through.

Haysley

Hello!  Please add me....thanks!

User name: Haysley

Real name: Hailey

Age: 25

EDD: March 27th

 

No, we do not plan on using cloth diapers.

dupe

I thought about it, but DH isn't into it.  He doesnt' want to deal with cleaning them.  He likes the idea of just throwing away the diaper.  Chances are we wont use them.

tapgirl

I really like the idea of cloth diapering, but frankly, I am too lazy and will opt for disposable.  Sorry, Mama Earth!

homebird

Yes, we are considering cloth diaparing. My cousin's wife did it, and had a great experience. She's been a wonderful source of information for me.

We'll probably use disposable while LO is in the newborn phase, then we'll switch to cloth afterwards.

We're looking into using Mommy's Touch all-in-ones for the day and pocket diapers for overnight.