Hello Tuesday! I'm suddenly exhausted, so hang with me...I may not be as composed as I would like to be...
We had our 29 week check-up appointment today. Everything appears to be going well. She is measuring right at 29 weeks. Heart rate was good, 150's. Weight gain was right on target.
It's hard to believe that she will be here soonish. I am so ready to hold her.
After our doctor's appointment, my husband and I had a little lunch date at Cinzetti's (an AMAZING Italian restaurant). Then we went to a store called, "About Nine Months". I found a pair of maternity capris for cheap. Always love a bargain.
As I was looking at the clothes, my husband approached me with two different types of cloth diapers. I could write a blog alone dedicated to the many things I love and adore about my husband. The store owner, watching from across the store eventually approached us and stated how impressed she was with Ian. Apparently not all husbands get pumped about cloth diapers.
Ian and I thought about the cloth diaper option at one point, but never saw any in stores or talked to anyone whose used them, so we just weren't sure about it. We are still doing some research, so the jury is out--but I think this is something we are seriously considering. I am a very number driven person. I like numbers. So here are some stats:
We had our 29 week check-up appointment today. Everything appears to be going well. She is measuring right at 29 weeks. Heart rate was good, 150's. Weight gain was right on target.
It's hard to believe that she will be here soonish. I am so ready to hold her.
After our doctor's appointment, my husband and I had a little lunch date at Cinzetti's (an AMAZING Italian restaurant). Then we went to a store called, "About Nine Months". I found a pair of maternity capris for cheap. Always love a bargain.
As I was looking at the clothes, my husband approached me with two different types of cloth diapers. I could write a blog alone dedicated to the many things I love and adore about my husband. The store owner, watching from across the store eventually approached us and stated how impressed she was with Ian. Apparently not all husbands get pumped about cloth diapers.
Ian and I thought about the cloth diaper option at one point, but never saw any in stores or talked to anyone whose used them, so we just weren't sure about it. We are still doing some research, so the jury is out--but I think this is something we are seriously considering. I am a very number driven person. I like numbers. So here are some stats:
- Percentage of newborns experiencing diaper rash
- 61% with disposable
- 7% with cloth diapers
- Cost
- $50-$80 per month with disposable
- $25 per month with cloth (even less with a HE washer and dryer)
- The start-up cost of cloth diapers may be a little overwhleming, but when you really look at it, you can save thousands. Espically if you end up having more than one child. Cloth diapers are adjustable, so the shells work from newborn until it's time for potty training!
- Environment
- Pretty much a given, cloth diapers are much more environmentally friendly, even with the extra use of water/electricity for laundry.
- Laundry
- Cloth diapers typically add 2-3 extra loads of laundry per week (depends on how many liners you purchase)--I would say that's very manageable.
Anyways, just thought some of that stuff was interesting....
The truth is, will using cloth diapers make me a superier mom? Um no, chances are my child is going to develop into the same person regardless of what material she wore on her tushy. I just want to save some money and not have to deal with my baby's butt having diaper rash. It might be a disaster, but I won't know until I try it myself. What works for one mom may not work for another.
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