DFW mamas

[lilmama2dsndd]

Just wanted to give a shout to all the DFW mamas. I have meet a few of you at last summer's playgroup/meetup in Fort Worth. We should have another sometime soon in Dallas or Fort Worth.

[luvmykiddoes]

Hello, I live in the Dallas area as well.

[mommyp]

I am also in the Dallas area and have recently returned to ds after a lengthy hiatus.

[gabesmamamadeit]

Yeah, i have been missing you guys. But I cant stomach $3 a gallon for gas.... ugh

[julucas]

hi from Fort Worth :goodvibes:

[mirandalola]

Hi from Richardson!
But I'm such a North Dallas Snob....half an hour is about the farthest I'll drive for any kind of meetup.

[lilmama2dsndd]

Yeah, i have been missing you guys. But I cant stomach $3 a gallon for gas.... ugh

I completely understand, it got too much for me too with twice a week. :hugs:

[elliehill2]

Hi from Southlake/Keller - I'd love to get together with some other Mamas but it would have to be somewhere my crazy 5 and 3yr old could be their usual darling selves!!!!!

[txmom72]

Hi! I'm from DeSoto (just south of Dallas). Nice to meet other CD mamas!

[ritalou]

I am from Arlington, would like to meetup once it gets warmer

shout out to DeSoto, c/o 1999 :)

[trilliank]

I am in Arlington as well! and would love to meet up with some people!

I am from Arlington, would like to meetup once it gets warmer

shout out to DeSoto, c/o 1999 :)

[deb]

I'm in N. Ft Worth, just outside of Keller :goodvibes:

[courtney_adkins05]

im in allen...where the heck are the other north mama's?!?!

[lilmama2dsndd]

Hi from Southlake/Keller - I'd love to get together with some other Mamas but it would have to be somewhere my crazy 5 and 3yr old could be their usual darling selves!!!!!

When it gets warmer we should meetup at the playground @ central market, mine are older too and forget to slow down around smaller ones, we love the CM playground!

[Esthersmommy]

hi from Fort Worth :goodvibes:

Hi there!!!!!! :mrgreen:

[foodie.yarnie.mommie.]

Another Arlington mama here!!

[aromaverde]

I'm in Rockwall and I'd LOVE to get together with other CDing mamas!

[elliehill2]

When it gets warmer we should meetup at the playground @ central market, mine are older too and forget to slow down around smaller ones, we love the CM playground!

Yeah Central Market is a winner for us - see you there when it warms up:goodvibes:

[kinks_dee]

hi we're in dallas - lakewood area

[tinyblackdot]

HI im in Arlington too!

Ok now i really have to talk DH into letting me open that d@mn Natural parenting store!

[gabesmamamadeit]

When it gets warmer we should meetup at the playground @ central market, mine are older too and forget to slow down around smaller ones, we love the CM playground!

Is there a CM in Arlington?

[tinyblackdot]

Nope its in Fort Worth off hulen and i-30

[lilmama2dsndd]

Is there a CM in Arlington?

I wish there was, but we always go to the Southlake CM one.

[gabesmamamadeit]

Oh, that is still 30 mins for me...

[lilmama2dsndd]

Oh, that is still 30 mins for me...

What about the parks mall play area?

[tinyblackdot]

i would totally be down! DD is sick right now so as long as she is well i will be there with bells on!

[mOmof3]

I am SO in..lol..Carrollton here

[zukeypur]

Hi! I just noticed this forum when my mouse was acting up.:giggle: I'm in Weatherford, but I go to Dallas all the time to the Scottish Rite and Children's. I had no idea there was a play area at Central Market! I would love to meet up sometime; I think I'm the only one in Hillbillyville that CDs.

[tinyblackdot]

Anyone here on www.DFWareamoms.com ?

[zukeypur]

Nope, but I'll check into it later today. Thanks!

[cherylchoo]

Hi. I'm in west Richardson, going to try cloth diapering my 3rd child after a very positive experience with the Imse Vimse training pants for #1 (and currently with #2). I'm lucky to be near Bree's Bums, one of the few cloth diaper stores in DFW, but I'm also looking to buy used from others in the area or take suggestions of other places to shop. I would be interested in a meetup too. -Cheryl

[eragsdale]

HI im in Arlington too!

Ok now i really have to talk DH into letting me open that d@mn Natural parenting store!

do mean caring some cloth diapers as well!!!!:lostit: if sooo, yeah! we need one in tarrant county.

oh hi from fort worth/everman area. it is at the I-20/820 split

[tinyblackdot]

do mean caring some cloth diapers as well!!!!:lostit: if sooo, yeah! we need one in tarrant county.

oh hi from fort worth/everman area. it is at the I-20/820 split

Hey i just saw that your son has muli allergies? What to?

Maddie is allergict to milk, soy, and bananas so far!

[lewwest5]

Anyone here on www.DFWareamoms.com ?

ME! Hello from Garland...:wave:

[tinyblackdot]

ME! Hello from Garland...:wave:

You will have to say hi to me on there!

[lilmama2dsndd]

Since today is going to be so warm (and we need more almond milk) the kids & I were going to head up to the Central Market in Southlake and play for the afternoon. We will probably be there at least by 12 and most likely stay most of the aftenoon. If anyone is available we would love to see anyone in the area!

[lilmama2dsndd]

Hey i just saw that your son has muli allergies? What to?

Maddie is allergict to milk, soy, and bananas so far!

My niece (also a Madelyn) is a multi-allergy baby too. She is deathy allergic to milk and also allergic to soy, all gluten and eggs, as well as something else they haven't been able to determine yet.

[eragsdale]

Hey i just saw that your son has muli allergies? What to?

Maddie is allergict to milk, soy, and bananas so far!

Daniel is allergic to milk, soy, squash, peas, broccolli (now:cry: ); and anything that has added asorbic acid in it. Oh and apples so far. He goes to a GI doctor and we just scheduled for a EGD/SIG and then a PSC(?) and they will also check for celiac disease.

Yeah for us!!!!

[tinyblackdot]

Daniel is allergic to milk, soy, squash, peas, broccolli (now:cry: ); and anything that has added asorbic acid in it. Oh and apples so far. He goes to a GI doctor and we just scheduled for a EGD/SIG and then a PSC(?) and they will also check for celiac disease.

Yeah for us!!!!

Yeah we have been going to a GI for 9 months now, and they really haven't done much!

We had a GI done a few months ago, and an MRI too, and now its just a wait and see game. WHo is your GI?

[eragsdale]

Hey i just saw that your son has muli allergies? What to?

Maddie is allergict to milk, soy, and bananas so far!


Daniel is allergic to bananas if we include the seeds; so we just cut the outside portions for him and give the seedy part to my dh.

[courtney_adkins05]

i have a few replies but i am really bad at the quotes :blush:

i am a member of dfwareamoms

for those of you with kiddos with multiple allergies my friends mom owns a store called delicious n fit in plano that is made specifically for people with celiacs disease...they have sweets, pizza, chicken nuggets...all kids of stuff.

the owner is a super nice lady who's son is a good friend of my brothers. i actually told someone on dfwareamoms about it and she got a ton of business from it. she does ship so you wouldnt have to go to plano :)

[tinyblackdot]

i have a few replies but i am really bad at the quotes :blush:

i am a member of dfwareamoms

for those of you with kiddos with multiple allergies my friends mom owns a store called delicious n fit in plano that is made specifically for people with celiacs disease...they have sweets, pizza, chicken nuggets...all kids of stuff.

the owner is a super nice lady who's son is a good friend of my brothers. i actually told someone on dfwareamoms about it and she got a ton of business from it. she does ship so you wouldnt have to go to plano :)

Hm...does she have stuff for milk/soy allergies too?

[eragsdale]

Yeah we have been going to a GI for 9 months now, and they really haven't done much!

We had a GI done a few months ago, and an MRI too, and now its just a wait and see game. WHo is your GI?

Dr. Barth at Children's in Dallas. I LOVE HIM; he actually listens to you and talks to you instead of AT you. He doesn't like doing procedures on babies if he can help it; but Daniel is starting to have reactions to foods that he used to not; and is also refusing his formula. We had originally gone to a GI doc at Cooks, but he just wasn't personal and actual put Daniel on a reflux med that had milk in it!

[tinyblackdot]

Dr. Barth at Children's in Dallas. I LOVE HIM; he actually listens to you and talks to you instead of AT you. We had originally gone to a GI doc at Cooks, but he just wasn't personal and actual put Daniel on a reflux med that had milk in it!

Yeha we were going to Dr. Ogomala (sp?) and were only seeing the NP, and after 3 months of no change, we left and now see Dr. Russo at Childrens. What a huge diffrence!

What reactions does your son have? Maddie gets really really bad bloody poop (sorry it thats TMI lol)

[eragsdale]

Yeha we were going to Dr. Ogomala (sp?) and were only seeing the NP, and after 3 months of no change, we left and now see Dr. Russo at Childrens. What a huge diffrence!

What reactions does your son have? Maddie gets really really bad bloody poop (sorry it thats TMI lol)

hey that was who we were seeing also:yuck:

Daniel has luckly had the same reaction to each of the things that he has an intolerance to; really bad rash on checks, anal area, and also screams bloody murder about 30min afterwards; and if we are really lucky we get a very thick mucos episode about 1hr later or even a few minutes depending on the food/ how much.

oh and about the poo question; doesn't it become second nature to "investigate" each bm that they have.:blush: :giggle2: So definity not TMI for me. We actually have "laughable" conversations with Dr. Barth about them.

[eragsdale]

i have a few replies but i am really bad at the quotes :blush:

i am a member of dfwareamoms

for those of you with kiddos with multiple allergies my friends mom owns a store called delicious n fit in plano that is made specifically for people with celiacs disease...they have sweets, pizza, chicken nuggets...all kids of stuff.

the owner is a super nice lady who's son is a good friend of my brothers. i actually told someone on dfwareamoms about it and she got a ton of business from it. she does ship so you wouldnt have to go to plano :)

does she have a web-site? delicious n fit

[eragsdale]

http://www.delicious-n-fit.com/

[vmccal1]

Good Morning! I'm in West Fort Worth. I't nice to know of others in the area. I'd love to meet with others too :-).

I've got a mama in Irving with her 2nd due in April that is looking to CD. Anyone in that area to share experiences with? I know I wish I had seen different diapers before I started. Actually, I'd still like to see different ones. My experience has been limited to Fuzzi Bunz and Motherease.

[tinyblackdot]

Good Morning! I'm in West Fort Worth. I't nice to know of others in the area. I'd love to meet with others too :-).

I've got a mama in Irving with her 2nd due in April that is looking to CD. Anyone in that area to share experiences with? I know I wish I had seen different diapers before I started. Actually, I'd still like to see different ones. My experience has been limited to Fuzzi Bunz and Motherease.

Try Brees Bums in Richardson, she has a pretty good selection.

Also there is a place called Babies Bottoms and More but they are moving and have yet to say when they will be reopening.

Here:
http://www.breesbums.com/

http://www.babiesbottomsandmore.com/index.html

[vmccal1]

Try Brees Bums in Richardson, she has a pretty good selection.

Also there is a place called Babies Bottoms and More but they are moving and have yet to say when they will be reopening.

Here:
http://www.breesbums.com/

http://www.babiesbottomsandmore.com/index.html

Thanks a bunch! They now show the new address at the bottom of the opening web page.

[tinyblackdot]

Thanks a bunch! They now show the new address at the bottom of the opening web page.

Oh cool! I didn;t see that! Wow her site is all new too!

Wow, Febuary 9th eh? Oh no, it looks like we will be on a diper splurge this week! lol!

Maybe we can all meet up there on her grand opening?

[vmccal1]

Oh cool! I didn;t see that! Wow her site is all new too!

Wow, Febuary 9th eh? Oh no, it looks like we will be on a diper splurge this week! lol!

Maybe we can all meet up there on her grand opening?

That would be really neat. PM if you plan on it. I'd like to see some of those diapers in person and meet some new friends! How far is Farmers Branch from Fort Worth...1/2 hour?

[tinyblackdot]

hm...its like 30-45 minutes from me and im in Arlington. I guess it just depends on the trafic.

Where are you in Fort Worth? I ahve a good fridn off Magnolia in the hospital district.

[Michelle_M]

I just moved to the Dallas area about 2 months ago. I live in Arlington. I am new to cloth diapering (haven't even gotten started yet) and am trying to figure out which diapers to use. AIO's seem so convenient, pockets look like they may be a little more absorbant than AIO's, but pre-folds seem to be the cheapest... HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm kinda over whelmed!!!

Anybody have any extras that I could try of each to see what works before I go spend a small fortune?

Thanks
God bless,
Michelle

[eragsdale]

Thanks a bunch! They now show the new address at the bottom of the opening web page.

oh yeah!!!! Farmers Branch; i work in n. dallas and have to go through there to get home. Depending on their hours i might be able to stop by there before home; i'm excited!!!

[tinyblackdot]

Go to babies bottoms and more, they have a deal where you pay like $200 and they will give you all kinds of diapers to try, and then you just return the ones you didn' like and exchange them for the ones you did like, or if you don't like any of them she will give you a complete credit. I wish i had know about it, it would have sAVED ME A BUNDLE!

I just moved to the Dallas area about 2 months ago. I live in Arlington. I am new to cloth diapering (haven't even gotten started yet) and am trying to figure out which diapers to use. AIO's seem so convenient, pockets look like they may be a little more absorbant than AIO's, but pre-folds seem to be the cheapest... HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm kinda over whelmed!!!

Anybody have any extras that I could try of each to see what works before I go spend a small fortune?

Thanks
God bless,
Michelle

[Michelle_M]

Thanks for the tip. Where are they located?

Michelle
God bless!

[tinyblackdot]

http://www.babiesbottomsandmore.com/index.html

[Michelle_M]

Cool. THANKS A BUNCH!!!

Michelle
God bless!

[tinyblackdot]

No problem, bree @ Brees Bums is super nice too!

www.breesbums.com

[stefani]

I'm in Rockwall and I'd LOVE to get together with other CDing mamas!
Very cool! I'm in Rockwall too! :thumbsup: I just found this board (obviously from my post count! ;) ). Good to know that there's some of you around here!

[vmccal1]

Oh cool! I didn;t see that! Wow her site is all new too!

Wow, Febuary 9th eh? Oh no, it looks like we will be on a diper splurge this week! lol!

Maybe we can all meet up there on her grand opening?

I spoke with Diana at Baby Bottoms and More today. What a sweet lady. I'm looking forward to meeting her and seeing her store.

She said she will probably be at the store tomorrow but everything is still in boxes. The Monday after next is when she is pushing to be ready for the official opening. Hours and official opening day will be noted on the web page but she is still taking calls and meeting with mamas before then.

She is still doing the diaper trials. If you do that you are actually trying out used diapers and then you pay to cover her cleaning cost of the diapers when you are done. It is a special cleaning so things aren't passed between babies. Thank goodness she's careful.

I'm excited! :lostit:

[tinyblackdot]

oh cool!

Ok well im totaly on board w/ meeting up there on her grand opening if ya want!

And yes she is VERY sweet!

[Harmony96]

ME! Hello from Garland...:wave:

Hi! I'm in Garland too. :D

I never knew this section of DS existed... and I got tickled to see that Texas is its own "region" lol.

[cherylchoo]

Oh, I was so looking forward to a field trip tomorrow! Oh well. Maybe she could do a special preview day for DS members, and we could all meet up. Kind of a "soft" opening for her.

Other than trials, does anybody know if she keeps a stock of used diapers for sale individually? I'm trying to buy CDs locally, so I can save on shipping and and actually SEE and TOUCH before I buy, but CDs on Craigslist are few and far between, and usually far away from where I live (which ironically is not too far from this store).

cheryl

[tinyblackdot]

SHe had quite a few used dipers at ther old store, so i bet she will have them at her new store too.

What kind of diapers are you looking for?

Oh, I was so looking forward to a field trip tomorrow! Oh well. Maybe she could do a special preview day for DS members, and we could all meet up. Kind of a "soft" opening for her.

Other than trials, does anybody know if she keeps a stock of used diapers for sale individually? I'm trying to buy CDs locally, so I can save on shipping and and actually SEE and TOUCH before I buy, but CDs on Craigslist are few and far between, and usually far away from where I live (which ironically is not too far from this store).

cheryl

[houseofkidz]

HEY....Im In Rockwall!!!!! Anyone closer to me??!!!! With twins? Or not.....i dont get to talk to too many grown ups!!!

[cherylchoo]

SHe had quite a few used dipers at ther old store, so i bet she will have them at her new store too.

What kind of diapers are you looking for?

Well, I'm new to CDing and not due until May so I only have a couple of PFs. I'm probably going to primarily do PFs if it works for me, but I will need some fitteds for DH and the grandparents who will not get enough practice to be able to do PFs effectively on demand. DH is on board with the CDing as long as it's not difficult for him and others to use and is really resistant to used. However, I can sew a bit so if I had some used fitteds for models I could convert some PFs to fitteds fairly easily. I have a bunch of patterns already, but they are all so different in dimensions and shapes even when the same size and I have nothing but size 5 sposies to compare them to. :giggle:

Cheryl

[elberethsmudda]

Hi! I'm from Irving-- my husband is attending grad school at UofD. We're country folk from Idaho and just a bit lost in this huge city! We have a precious girl, Elbereth or "Berry" who is 18 months, and another Treasure on the way at the end of March. We're just starting to look into cloth diapers for both little people and I'm especially interested in making my own AIOs.

BTW, what have you potty-training or post-potty-training moms found to be the most convenient form of cloth diapering?

Blessings!
Heidi

[Michelle_M]

Welcome to the neighborhood! I am not too far from you, we're over in Arlington. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and an almost 3 month old. We are getting ready to start cloth diapering and am trying to decide which type of diapers to use on both kids.

Hugs
Michelle

[vmccal1]

Hi! I'm from Irving-- my husband is attending grad school at UofD. We're country folk from Idaho and just a bit lost in this huge city! We have a precious girl, Elbereth or "Berry" who is 18 months, and another Treasure on the way at the end of March. We're just starting to look into cloth diapers for both little people and I'm especially interested in making my own AIOs.

BTW, what have you potty-training or post-potty-training moms found to be the most convenient form of cloth diapering?

Blessings!
Heidi

:thumbsup: Yeah, you found us!
Valarie

[vmccal1]

Oh, I was so looking forward to a field trip tomorrow! Oh well. Maybe she could do a special preview day for DS members, and we could all meet up. Kind of a "soft" opening for her.

Other than trials, does anybody know if she keeps a stock of used diapers for sale individually? I'm trying to buy CDs locally, so I can save on shipping and and actually SEE and TOUCH before I buy, but CDs on Craigslist are few and far between, and usually far away from where I live (which ironically is not too far from this store).

cheryl

That sounds great. :lostit: Diana said that Saturday (16 of Feb) would work for her. She will be open from 10am - 4pm. If I can give her a head count she would have some refreshments for us :celebrate:. Great idea Cheryl :thumbsup:

[tinyblackdot]

Im in, and i can bet that i will be dragging with me at least one other mama, possibly 2!

[vmccal1]

Should we try for 11am (I like this better)? Or would 1pm be better?

[tinyblackdot]

1 pm for sure, it taks me a awhile to get uap and moving in the mornings, pluss if i meeting up w/ people, later is always better :)

[cherylchoo]

BTW, what have you potty-training or post-potty-training moms found to be the most convenient form of cloth diapering?

Well, I live near Bree's Bums so I asked her about that for a my then 3YO. Different brands fit differently and are thicker/thinner. I wound up getting 3 pairs of Imse Vimse training pants, which are something like $12. They work fairly well, although like all training pants if you have a super soaker it's going to leak. I use it on my 2.5YO now, and if she goes through all 3 in a day, I switch to the cheaper Gerber ones you can get at Walmart (or if I know she's due for a poop) I don't put it on her overnight, but I've heard from others that do they always use a doubler. My 4YO is still mastering potty training and has occasional accidents, so I just use the Gerbers on her. Her main issue is getting to the potty in time, so Gerber is fine for catching the drips but is not good for learning that wet feels icky, because it doesn't hold much at all.

BTW, I have noticed that Bree's and Babies Bottoms have some overlap in the products they carry, but there seems to be a big difference in what brands they carry. Maybe it's a branding license thing or whatever, but it seems like it would really be worth it to go to both stores if you are still trying to figure out what you might use. At least we have the option to see/feel it in DFW, many people have to buy online and pray they get what they need.

cheryl

[cherylchoo]

That sounds great. :lostit: Diana said that Saturday (16 of Feb) would work for her. She will be open from 10am - 4pm. If I can give her a head count she would have some refreshments for us :celebrate:. Great idea Cheryl :thumbsup:

I'm a maybe, but I would be there late if at all. We have lunch plans that day with another family, so it depends how quickly I get done with that. And as you know, when both families have multiple kids the risk of cancel is 50/50 so if that happens then I can be there earlier.

cheryl

[tinyblackdot]

Yeah if you looking to get diffrent dipers an don't know what type you want, i totally agree with the pp to go to BOTH stores. BB7M dosn't carry thirsties fitteds, or Bum Genius, and Brees has both of em! Pluss Brees has alot of other stuff like baby legs and Zutano and stuff.

[cherylchoo]

We're just starting to look into cloth diapers for both little people and I'm especially interested in making my own AIOs.

Heidi, if you find anyplace to buy Aplix or PUL locally, please let me know. Or if you find someplace online that it's cheaper to buy in bulk from, let me know and maybe we can go into together on a purchase. I'm also interested in making my own diapers, but I'm just starting so I've only used Velcro for my prototypes. Thanks!

cheryl

[tinyblackdot]

Heidi, if you find anyplace to buy Aplix or PUL locally, please let me know. Or if you find someplace online that it's cheaper to buy in bulk from, let me know and maybe we can go into together on a purchase. I'm also interested in making my own diapers, but I'm just starting so I've only used Velcro for my prototypes. Thanks!

cheryl

try here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PULPurchasePower/

and here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Diaperfabricscoop/?yguid=304666707

:thumbsup:

[eragsdale]

That sounds great. :lostit: Diana said that Saturday (16 of Feb) would work for her. She will be open from 10am - 4pm. If I can give her a head count she would have some refreshments for us :celebrate:. Great idea Cheryl :thumbsup:

oh count me in!

[Michelle_M]

Does anybody who is going live in the Arlington area? I'd love to go but we only have one car and hubby works on Saturdays.

It would be me and two car seats.

Thanks
Michelle
God bless!

[eragsdale]

Does anybody who is going live in the Arlington area? I'd love to go but we only have one car and hubby works on Saturdays.

It would be me and two car seats.

Thanks
Michelle
God bless!

i could do it; i drive right "through" i will pm my cell. i'm at work right now; shhhh. hehehe:giggle:

[tinyblackdot]

i could do it; i drive right "through" i will pm my cell. i'm at work right now; shhhh. hehehe:giggle:

Oh good, because im in Arlington, but i can't fit 2 carseats in my car..... yet another reason why i NEED a honda pilot lol!

[vmccal1]

I've been thinking about selling the 19 brand new white old style med. FB I bought a few months ago. The problem is most people don't seem interested in white, new or not :crying: . Do any of you know someone in the area that does embroidery on PUL? That may encourage some interest or at least make my DH happier about using them :giggle:. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[eragsdale]

Oh good, because im in Arlington, but i can't fit 2 carseats in my car..... yet another reason why i NEED a honda pilot lol!

actually... the pontiac suv can fit 3 carseats in with room!

[eragsdale]

I've been thinking about selling the 19 brand new white old style med. FB I bought a few months ago. The problem is most people don't seem interested in white, new or not :crying: . Do any of you know someone in the area that does embroidery on PUL? That may encourage some interest or at least make my DH happier about using them :giggle:. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

i think bree and bree's bums knows somebody; and if i did pockets i would take them; but i just cant a hang of the inserting part. It always crinkles up on me.:headscratch:

[tinyblackdot]

actually... the pontiac suv can fit 3 carseats in with room!

Really? See i really like the idea of 3 rows of seating......but i don't want anything too big. I am 5ft tall, and when i was in high school i had to drive a suburban to school, and everyone seemed to think that it was hilarious!

[zukeypur]

That sounds great. :lostit: Diana said that Saturday (16 of Feb) would work for her. She will be open from 10am - 4pm. If I can give her a head count she would have some refreshments for us :celebrate:. Great idea Cheryl :thumbsup:

:yay: I'll be there! I'm on the Lent wagon, but I'd love to meet up with some of you guys. Does Diana carry any type of carriers? I know Bree carries some MeiTei's. I used a sling and a baby bjorn when Ava was little, but I would love to get something for now (if she lets me use it). I met a lady at the Scottish Rite a few weeks ago and she makes Mei Tei's. I would love to try one out with Ava in it before I fork over the money for one.

[tinyblackdot]

i know she has a few diffrent kinds, rumor had it that she has some Becos before she moved

[zukeypur]

i know she has a few diffrent kinds, rumor had it that she has some Becos before she moved

I have no idea what that is:blush: but I want to try some out. I really hope Ava likes them because she has become a HUGE pain when we go to the store. I would love to be able to wear her instead of chase her.:giggle:

[tinyblackdot]

http://www.becobabycarrier.com/

but if you want a true mei tie i would go for a babyhawk
http://www.babyhawk.com/
I don't think sh ehas any of these, but ill bring mine so you can see!

[eragsdale]

Really? See i really like the idea of 3 rows of seating......but i don't want anything too big. I am 5ft tall, and when i was in high school i had to drive a suburban to school, and everyone seemed to think that it was hilarious!

it's not it's the torrant; that will be my next vehicle at the rate we are going!:giggle:

[eragsdale]

http://www.becobabycarrier.com/

but if you want a true mei tie i would go for a babyhawk
http://www.babyhawk.com/
I don't think sh ehas any of these, but ill bring mine so you can see!

how much do beco's usually run? you can face them forward:lostit:

[tinyblackdot]

I paid $110 for mine, and yes they can face forward....here is a pic of dh carrying maddie (12 months) ff at the DWA.



http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/tinyblackdot79/DSC00208.jpg

[zukeypur]

This is the local mama that I met at the Scottish Rite
http://chameleoncarriers.com/

[vmccal1]

:yay: I'll be there! I'm on the Lent wagon, but I'd love to meet up with some of you guys. Does Diana carry any type of carriers? I know Bree carries some MeiTei's. I used a sling and a baby bjorn when Ava was little, but I would love to get something for now (if she lets me use it). I met a lady at the Scottish Rite a few weeks ago and she makes Mei Tei's. I would love to try one out with Ava in it before I fork over the money for one.

Oh, I'm glad you are coming! So far that looks like 6-7 at this point. Neat...I just checked her web site and here is what it said:

New Store Opening
Saturday, February 16
10 AM - 4 PM
Light refreshments at 1 PM
2755 Valley View Ln
Suite 109
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

I guess Diana is ready for us! :lostit:

I will bring the Over The Shoulder carrier I have so you can try it. Maybe some of you other mamas can do the same.

Would you mamas please bring one of each of your diapers(I have MEOS and FB). I'd like to see ones Diana doesn't carry at the store. I'm looking for a good education this trip! :giggle2:

[vmccal1]

This is the local mama that I met at the Scottish Rite
http://chameleoncarriers.com/

Wow, those look great. I'd like to start wearing my DS on my back and can't do that with the Bjorn or the OSBH...hummm:drif: .

[Michelle_M]

Would anyone be willing to bring one extra of the diapers they use and let me try them on the boys just to see how they fit? I got a chance to try Kushis and they do not work for him. Poor little guy was walking bow-legged and looking at me with this "What the heck did you do to me?" Look on his face. It was really funny.

Anyway, I also found out that Mother Ease fits him well. Haven't had a chance to try anything on Noah yet. I was in the process of putting the Mother Ease on him, and he peed in it before I even had it fastened, little bugger! LOL

Anyway, Hugs and God bless!
Michelle

[tinyblackdot]

Would anyone be willing to bring one extra of the diapers they use and let me try them on the boys just to see how they fit? I got a chance to try Kushis and they do not work for him. Poor little guy was walking bow-legged and looking at me with this "What the heck did you do to me?" Look on his face. It was really funny.

Anyway, I also found out that Mother Ease fits him well. Haven't had a chance to try anything on Noah yet. I was in the process of putting the Mother Ease on him, and he peed in it before I even had it fastened, little bugger! LOL

Anyway, Hugs and God bless!
Michelle


Hey Diana will let you try on any of her diapers :thumbsup:

[tinyblackdot]

I will bring the Over The Shoulder carrier I have so you can try it. Maybe some of you other mamas can do the same.

Would you mamas please bring one of each of your diapers(I have MEOS and FB). I'd like to see ones Diana doesn't carry at the store. I'm looking for a good education this trip! :giggle2:

Ill bring my babyhawk, and my beco!!! Oh and i have a zolowear solarveil rs too!

[Michelle_M]

Is Diana the owner of the diaper store we're going to on Saturday?

What is the name of the store and what city is it in? I met a lady at the LeLeche League meeting this morning who is interested in going with us.

I told her I would call her with all the info....also, what time are we supposed to be meeting there?

I'm riding with someone else, but I want to be able to inform Amanda (the new momma) about all the plans.

Thanks a bunch
God bless,
Michelle~

[vmccal1]

Is Diana the owner of the diaper store we're going to on Saturday?

What is the name of the store and what city is it in? I met a lady at the LeLeche League meeting this morning who is interested in going with us.

I told her I would call her with all the info....also, what time are we supposed to be meeting there?

I'm riding with someone else, but I want to be able to inform Amanda (the new momma) about all the plans.

Thanks a bunch
God bless,
Michelle~

Go back to #62 on this post. That is about where the conversation starts on the trip to the Diaper Store :goodvibes: . I'm RSVPing with a head count. You're on my list!

I Pm'ed you too with some more information.

[vmccal1]

hm...its like 30-45 minutes from me and im in Arlington. I guess it just depends on the trafic.

Where are you in Fort Worth? I ahve a good fridn off Magnolia in the hospital district.

Is that Lauren?

[eragsdale]

So did we ever decide on a time?:headscratch: Noonish?
Elizabeth

[zukeypur]

I'll bring a little of what I have. I know another local mama wants to try out an SOS, so I'll pm her and see if she wants to meet us too. I'll also bring mutts (3sr, ss, and fs), goodmama, a perfect medium, and VBSN. I have tons of wool too if anyone wants to see some different brands (GBD soakers and skirties, DNF, WCW, Todzwife, Disana, Rainbow Waters). DH is gonna wonder why I'm packing the whole stash for a 4 hour trip.:giggle2:

[vmccal1]

So did we ever decide on a time?:headscratch: Noonish?
Elizabeth
1pm was the decided time.

[vmccal1]

I'll bring a little of what I have. I know another local mama wants to try out an SOS, so I'll pm her and see if she wants to meet us too. I'll also bring mutts (3sr, ss, and fs), goodmama, a perfect medium, and VBSN. I have tons of wool too if anyone wants to see some different brands (GBD soakers and skirties, DNF, WCW, Todzwife, Disana, Rainbow Waters). DH is gonna wonder why I'm packing the whole stash for a 4 hour trip.:giggle2:
Oh yes bring the wool. I'm so curious about it!

[tinyblackdot]

Is that Lauren?

yeah she said that you are buing some dipers from her...:giggle:

[tinyblackdot]

Hey anyone else want to head over to Brees Bums after? Its not far from there.

[Michelle_M]

I would love to check out Brees Bums. I was actually looking at her website this morning. It just depends. Elizabeth is my ride so unless someone else wants to cart me over there and bring me home, I can't go unless Elizabeth wants to.

Hugs
Michelle
God bless!

[cherylchoo]

You know, I'm sure Bree would be agreeable to hosting a DFW meetup too. Why woudn't she? Maybe next time we can meet there. There is a Cici's pizza next door, as well as MANY restaurants on Campbell road in general, so if it's a long trek there are many child-friendly eating options nearby.

If that sounds good to everyone, maybe we can do another meetup in March there. The only problem is Spring Break conflicts for those with school-age kiddos, so maybe late February makes more sense. What works for everone else? I don't mind spearheading it if you tell me what days/times are best since I live so near there.

cheryl

[vmccal1]

You know, I'm sure Bree would be agreeable to hosting a DFW meetup too. Why woudn't she? Maybe next time we can meet there. There is a Cici's pizza next door, as well as MANY restaurants on Campbell road in general, so if it's a long trek there are many child-friendly eating options nearby.

If that sounds good to everyone, maybe we can do another meetup in March there. The only problem is Spring Break conflicts for those with school-age kiddos, so maybe late February makes more sense. What works for everone else? I don't mind spearheading it if you tell me what days/times are best since I live so near there.

cheryl
I'm up for doing it on Saturday since it is close by. Of course that would depend on how long we are at BB&M. That would be a nice savings in gas too. I could afford a few more diapers with that $$. :giggle2: .

[vmccal1]

yeah she said that you are buing some dipers from her...:giggle:
Yes, I got some great diapers from her, and I believe 2 more to come! She is a sweet mama. Do you know if she is coming on Saturday? I told her about this Forum so she would know what's going on.

[Michelle_M]

I just got off the phone with Bree (I had left her a message inquiring about her diaper service, not realizing that it was the same person)..anyway, I told her that a couple of people were talking about going over to her store after the BB&M and she'd love to have us.

Honestly, I am more interested in trying the diapers on her website than the ones from the other store.

God bless,
Michelle

[elberethsmudda]

Please count me in! I'm looking forward to meeting ya'll!

[tinyblackdot]

Yes, I got some great diapers from her, and I believe 2 more to come! She is a sweet mama. Do you know if she is coming on Saturday? I told her about this Forum so she would know what's going on.

yeah we hung out a little bit yesterday, and she said she was going to go, but she would have to go out there a bit earlier, around 10ish....so i might just head out there with her, and then go to lunch w/ dd and ten head back up to BB&M around 1.

[lilmama2dsndd]

Does anybody who is going live in the Arlington area? I'd love to go but we only have one car and hubby works on Saturdays.

It would be me and two car seats.

Thanks
Michelle
God bless!

This sounds like fun! I want to go (DH is out of town). I have a mini-van with a free 3rd row :thumbsup: I am in Arlington, 360 & Park Row area.

[deb]

:cry: I can't make it!! DS is starting tee ball and they have their first meeting on Saturday.

[zukeypur]

:cry: I can't make it!! DS is starting tee ball and they have their first meeting on Saturday.

SS mama. Any chance you can ditch the tee ball early? I can give you my number if you want to check and see if we're still there when you're done with your meeting.

[eragsdale]

I would love to check out Brees Bums. I was actually looking at her website this morning. It just depends. Elizabeth is my ride so unless someone else wants to cart me over there and bring me home, I can't go unless Elizabeth wants to.

Hugs
Michelle
God bless!

yes, we can do that; my dh is demoing/remodeling the phase 1 of our house to make room for baby#2; so the less i am their the better.:giggle:

[cherylchoo]

I've had to cancel my previous lunch plans, my 4YO woke up last night with a 102 fever. So far that's her only real symptom, other than crankiness, so if she's okay for DH to watch (with her sister), I'm going to try to make it at 1pm tomorrow. If I get to go, I'll be the six foot pregnant lady with no kids in tow. ;)

cheryl

[lonestarmommy]

Hi! I'm from Irving-- my husband is attending grad school at UofD. We're country folk from Idaho and just a bit lost in this huge city! We have a precious girl, Elbereth or "Berry" who is 18 months, and another Treasure on the way at the end of March. We're just starting to look into cloth diapers for both little people and I'm especially interested in making my own AIOs.

BTW, what have you potty-training or post-potty-training moms found to be the most convenient form of cloth diapering?

Blessings!
Heidi

Hey there! I'm a UD grad and just wanted to say hello!


I haven't spent enough time on here, obviously, and had no idea this thread was on here! Thanks, Tiny Black Dot, for the link!:thumbsup:

[eragsdale]

okay logging out for the night see everyone at BB&M tomorrow around 1ish!
Elizabeth

[lonestarmommy]

Hi, ladies! Great to find all of you on this board!
I've been trying to skim and catch up on the meetup tomorrow. I'd love to join in! I need to double check with DH that there's nothing I need to be around here for with him. I started in cloth with DS1 and 2. I've used everything from prefolds and covers, fitteds, pockets, AIOs, and I'm now dabbling in wool with #3.

I stopped in BB&M the day she was closing and she had a brand new box of Becos. :thumbsup: (for those of you who were interested) They are beautiful. I have Beco envy. I have a camel colored Ergo. Bland but highly functional. I lust for the beauty of the Beco though.:drif: Went to the Peppermint sale and bought a mei tai. Loving it! I'm strung out on the babywearing thing. I have a Moby, Maya, Ella Roo Mei Tai and the Ergo. Btwn that and CD addiction I'm not saving us any money!

crying boy, must run

[tinyblackdot]

Hey there! I'm a UD grad and just wanted to say hello!


I haven't spent enough time on here, obviously, and had no idea this thread was on here! Thanks, Tiny Black Dot, for the link!:thumbsup:

which one? Are you from DAM?

[lonestarmommy]

which one? Are you from DAM?

Yep! I'm still getting familiar with it too. Finally hit 100 posts. Woo hoo!

[naturalbirthmama]

I just saw this convo and I'd love to meet ya'll tomorrow. I'm always a bit shy to show up and introduce myself but if it all works out I am going to be there. **all works out = dh doesn't decide to do something else :D

[Michelle_M]

I am sooo excited about tomorrow. I won't be able to buy anything until next week, but at least I'll get to see a bunch of different styles and try them on the boys. I'm really looking forward to it. I can't wait to meet Bree either, she sounded so nice on the phone!

God bless, see ya all tomorrow!

Michelle

[zukeypur]

I just saw this convo and I'd love to meet ya'll tomorrow. I'm always a bit shy to show up and introduce myself but if it all works out I am going to be there. **all works out = dh doesn't decide to do something else :D

Yay! You should definitely come! And BTW, my birthday is 3/20 too! Yay Haley!!!

[stefani]

Yep! I'm still getting familiar with it too. Finally hit 100 posts. Woo hoo!
:wave: Another DAM here...I'm going to try my best to join you ladies tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll be able to get dh to watch the boys so I can get some diapers!

[tinyblackdot]

hi!

:thumbsup:

[dpangel33]

Hi everyone!! I haven't been on DS in forever and this may even be my very first post. I'm in the Coppell area and just wanted to say Hi!

I heard about the meet-up on DAM but I really don't need any new diapers at the moment. I do however need a diaper sprayer so I might stop by Bree's for that.

Does anyone know possibly what time you all might visit Bree's tomorrow? I'd love to meet fellow CD'ers!

[tinyblackdot]

Ill probly be going around 2:30/3ish i would guess

[lonestarmommy]

Hi everyone!! I haven't been on DS in forever and this may even be my very first post. I'm in the Coppell area and just wanted to say Hi!

I heard about the meet-up on DAM but I really don't need any new diapers at the moment. I do however need a diaper sprayer so I might stop by Bree's for that.

Does anyone know possibly what time you all might visit Bree's tomorrow? I'd love to meet fellow CD'ers!

:wave: I'm on DAM and live in Coppell too! Small world. I love finding out there are more CDers in Coppell!

[tinyblackdot]

ok ladys, im aboutt o leave to head out there ( i have a few erands i need to run first) so i hope to see everyone!

[dpangel33]

How cool Amy!

Well Bree is out of sprayers so it looks like I won't be attending the meetup. Maybe next time ladies!!

[naturalbirthmama]

first off what is DAM??? :D

second i obviously did not make it today. at 8:30 i crawled back in bed (yeah for an awesome dh) and didn't get up until 11:30!! wow! i feel great and also didn't really want to drive that far w/ the weather. i do hope to meet some other moms soon though!

[elberethsmudda]

It was so nice to meet you all today! It really is good to know some other moms here!

Hello back to lonestarmommy! Fun to find out about other UD peoples!

[tinyblackdot]

first off what is DAM??? :D

second i obviously did not make it today. at 8:30 i crawled back in bed (yeah for an awesome dh) and didn't get up until 11:30!! wow! i feel great and also didn't really want to drive that far w/ the weather. i do hope to meet some other moms soon though!

http://www.dfwareamoms.com/forums/index.php

:thumbsup:

[Michelle_M]

I had fun today! It was really nice to be able to actually see and feel the different diapers.

It was so nice of Diana to set out snacks, and Bree was really cool to let us try the diapers on the kids!!!!

Thank you to everyone for your help!

Especially to Elizabeth for the ride.

God bless,
Michelle

[lonestarmommy]

first off what is DAM??? :D

second i obviously did not make it today. at 8:30 i crawled back in bed (yeah for an awesome dh) and didn't get up until 11:30!! wow! i feel great and also didn't really want to drive that far w/ the weather. i do hope to meet some other moms soon though!

Hey, Autumn! I didn't make it either bc the weather was much too conducive for sleep. DH let me sleep in too. Even Noah took a 3 hr. nap in the morning! Would love to get together with you guys sometime for a playdate. Nathan asks "will I see my fwiends" everytime we go to the chiro. :wub:

[Michelle_M]

Any body want to get together for a play date one day next week? I think it's supposed to nice towards the middle of the week, or maybe someone has a house big enough and they don't mind us invading it :)

I (of course) would need a ride, but it could be fun!

God bless,
Michelle

[zukeypur]

:yay: Yay for local cloth mama's ! I really enjoyed meeting all of you today! We should meet up more often.:goodvibes:

[tinyblackdot]

:yay: Yay for local cloth mama's ! I really enjoyed meeting all of you today! We should meet up more often.:goodvibes:

yeah it was super nice meeting you! You girls are precious!

Sorry i had to run so quick DH and i had a date tonight :lostit:

[vmccal1]

OMGoodness I had such a great time! Thank you mamas for coming and bringing your diapers and slings for all to see. Diana at Baby Bottoms & More and Bree at Bree's Bums were so sweet to us!

I just got some more info from my Elimination Communication group about another event in DFW for next Saturday...

To celebrate our official grand opening, we will host the city’s largest baby shower. We invite you to participate in our baby fair and by providing
demonstrations. Grand opening details include:

A Special Sneak Preview of Ricki Lake 's new movie, "The Business of Being Born" Show times: 11:30 and 2 p.m. $5 or free with a baby item donation.
A donation drive to support The Network of Community Ministries. Peppermint seeks donations of baby items including diapers, wipes and toiletries to support local infants in need.
A baby fair with demonstration classes such as infant massage, baby sign language and sling demonstrations. Guests can also meet local
pediatric health care professionals. Peppermint Baby Mascot Contest – Guests are encouraged to get creative with dolls and/or craft
supplies to create the Peppermint Baby. The top three most creative entries will win a $100 gift certificate.
>
> The Peppermint grand opening will be Saturday,
> February 23 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 1778 N. Plano
> Rd., Suite 100 in Richardson.
>
> Peppermint is the new Dallas retail site for my
> already successful on-line businesses,
> www.theslingstation .com and www.peppermint. com. I
> also encourage you to read and bookmark our blog at
> www.babyslingblog. com. "

[preachingthecross]

Hi I live in Forney! I would love to get together with some people in the area!!!

[vmccal1]

http://www.signforbaby.com/dnn/
Here is a lady offering baby signing classes at the Peppermint Diaper Store in Richardson...

[zukeypur]

I've never heard of Peppermint. DH is gonna kill me if I drive back across DFW again next weekend, so we'll see.:giggle: I have to go to Dallas for more Dr. appts on March 11, and I'll be there March 1st too so maybe I'll wait.

[eragsdale]

I've never heard of Peppermint. DH is gonna kill me if I drive back across DFW again next weekend, so we'll see.:giggle: I have to go to Dallas for more Dr. appts on March 11, and I'll be there March 1st too so maybe I'll wait.

haha, yeah i know your pain. Dh was like you drive all that way 5 days a week; what happened to saving gas. My response was; well i guess you need to open a cd store in Fort Worth. He didn't give me a response back.:giggle:

[zukeypur]

I just want to try on some more carriers to see if Ava will like it before I spend the money. I'm about ready to just give in an order a Chameleon and hope for the best, but I really liked Brittney's orange Ergo. I can't find an orange one anywhere.:banghead:

[vmccal1]

I just want to try on some more carriers to see if Ava will like it before I spend the money. I'm about ready to just give in an order a Chameleon and hope for the best, but I really liked Brittney's orange Ergo. I can't find an orange one anywhere.:banghead:
I thought she dyed hers?

[eragsdale]

http://www.signforbaby.com/dnn/
Here is a lady offering baby signing classes at the Peppermint Diaper Store in Richardson...

what! there is another diaper store!? have you been there?

[Michelle_M]

I think I've finally decided what to put in my stash.

12 Bum Genius One Size Pockets
12 Medium Thirsties AIO's
24 Indian Premium Prefolds
4 Thirsties covers
5 Snappies
6 Doublers
Total: 498.25

Then:
$20.00 for a dirty diaper bag
$7.00 for a wet bag
$30.00 for a Diaper Sprayer...

For a grand total of $555.25

I figured if the baby needs 15 diapers a day, and the toddler needs 8 a day, this would give me 2 days worth of diapers and I'm only doing diaper laundry every other day.

What do you all think? It seems kindof expensive to me. What is your input?

Thanks!!
God bless,
Michelle

[zukeypur]

I think I've finally decided what to put in my stash.

12 Bum Genius One Size Pockets
12 Medium Thirsties AIO's
24 Indian Premium Prefolds
4 Thirsties covers
5 Snappies
6 Doublers
Total: 498.25

Then:
$20.00 for a dirty diaper bag
$7.00 for a wet bag
$30.00 for a Diaper Sprayer...

For a grand total of $555.25

I figured if the baby needs 15 diapers a day, and the toddler needs 8 a day, this would give me 2 days worth of diapers and I'm only doing diaper laundry every other day.

What do you all think? It seems kindof expensive to me. What is your input?

Thanks!!
God bless,
Michelle

Well, I think you could cut out 3 of those snappi's, but that doesn't help you out too much. What about FSOT? Have you thought about buying the pockets used? With the new 3.0's out, you may be able to find some good deals on 2.0's.

[naturalbirthmama]

I think I've finally decided what to put in my stash.

12 Bum Genius One Size Pockets
12 Medium Thirsties AIO's
24 Indian Premium Prefolds
4 Thirsties covers
5 Snappies
6 Doublers
Total: 498.25

Then:
$20.00 for a dirty diaper bag
$7.00 for a wet bag
$30.00 for a Diaper Sprayer...

For a grand total of $555.25

I figured if the baby needs 15 diapers a day, and the toddler needs 8 a day, this would give me 2 days worth of diapers and I'm only doing diaper laundry every other day.

What do you all think? It seems kindof expensive to me. What is your input?

Thanks!!
God bless,
Michelle

my opinion...scratch the diaper sprayer and bum genius. i'd buy a couple thirsties packages from my girl leslie www.lesliesboutique.com and stick with them and prefolds. leslie is super to work with and has great prices! oh and the dirty diaper bag you can buy a camping bag from walmart for $3 and it works great :thumbsup: (my 2 have lasted years)

[Michelle_M]

We actually want to go all new on the larger size diapers because they will be going through two kids and this way I KNOW that they would last.

Leslie IS fabulous! (If you are talking about Leslie from Leslie's Boutique). I've been to her site today and actually called and asked her some questions.

The reason we decided to go with Bum Genius, is because I have 3 month old who weighs about 12lbs and a 2 1/2 yr old who weighs 26 lbs, I figured if I got some One Size diapers they both could use them if I ran out of prefolds.

I figured doing a combination of One Size, prefolds, and AIO's would be the way to go and would save a little money than just doing AIO's for both kids.

I just thought that just going AIO for Christian and all AIO for Noah would be more expensive than doing the combo....

What do you all think?

Michelle

PS And this reply was to both responses of my earlier post. Thanks for sharing your opinions.

[vmccal1]

Michelle,
I think you are really thinking it through and doing GREAT for a 1stx CDer!! I can't comment on the diapers I've never used though. Check on FSOT. Some mama's are selling used 1-2x's like new/just didn't work for them diapers.

naturalbirthmama...
Way to save $$ on a diaper bag!

[vmccal1]

what! there is another diaper store!? have you been there?I've not been here before. But I'm really considering it this weekend. Last weekend was so much fun I want to see if I can top it :giggle: .

[eragsdale]

Brittney; where did you get your wipe solution from? I like the idea of the foam pump.

Thanks

[Michelle_M]

Michelle,
I think you are really thinking it through and doing GREAT for a 1stx CDer!! I can't comment on the diapers I've never used though. Check on FSOT. Some mama's are selling used 1-2x's like new/just didn't work for them diapers.

naturalbirthmama...
Way to save $$ on a diaper bag!

Thanks for the encouragement! And I hadn't thought of checking out FSOT for just Noah's diapers!!!!

God bless,
Michelle

P.S. Leslie is so great, since I'm placing such a large order with her, she's going to give me a large wet bag for free!! How cool is that!?!?!?!?!?!

[zukeypur]

Thanks for the encouragement! And I hadn't thought of checking out FSOT for just Noah's diapers!!!!

God bless,
Michelle

P.S. Leslie is so great, since I'm placing such a large order with her, she's going to give me a large wet bag for free!! How cool is that!?!?!?!?!?!

Leslie is really sweet! Her wipes are my favorites. I prefer them over Jolly Bums.

[Michelle_M]

Leslie is really sweet! Her wipes are my favorites. I prefer them over Jolly Bums.

I haven't even started with the cloth wipes yet. I tried to discuss it with DH and he's not willing to try it. Maybe once he gets used to cloth diapers I can convince him.

I know it would save money from having to constantly buy wipes.

How many would I need, do you think?

Thanks
God bless,
Michelle

[Nissi]

Just now noticed this thread :blush: but it was great to meet some of you last Saturday!!!! We should try again sometime for sure :thumbsup: I wish I could of had time to go to Bree's too. :( Sounded fun also!
As for how many cloth wipes, we have 3 doz but could probably get by with a few less. I am really happy to of switched to cloth wipes. :yay: If anyone is interested in trying, I can may you some for a good price :thumbsup: Just pm me!

[vmccal1]

I was thinking about making some with old t-shirts and some $1 flannel from WMart(two sided). But I don't have a serger. Will it be ok with a regular sewing machine. Should I make them large enough to fold over an lay in the disposable wipes box?

Just now noticed this thread :blush: but it was great to meet some of you last Saturday!!!! We should try again sometime for sure :thumbsup: I wish I could of had time to go to Bree's too. :( Sounded fun also!
As for how many cloth wipes, we have 3 doz but could probably get by with a few less. I am really happy to of switched to cloth wipes. :yay: If anyone is interested in trying, I can may you some for a good price :thumbsup: Just pm me!

[Michelle_M]

So I was thinking... we definately need a closer diaper store than Babie Bottoms and Bree's.

I'm kicking around the idea of opening a cloth diaper business. Would you all be interested in buying from me if I put in the time and money to start one up? It would be online and at my house for starters, and then go from there.

What do you all think? It's just a rough idea I thought about last night. I haven't even looked into the cost of starting up. Just wanted some opinions.

God bless,
Michelle

[vmccal1]

So I was thinking... we definately need a closer diaper store than Babie Bottoms and Bree's.

I'm kicking around the idea of opening a cloth diaper business. Would you all be interested in buying from me if I put in the time and money to start one up? It would be online and at my house for starters, and then go from there.

What do you all think? It's just a rough idea I thought about last night. I haven't even looked into the cost of starting up. Just wanted some opinions.

God bless,
Michelle

That is funny I mentioned the same thing to my husband lastnight too :giggle2: . Oh, a diaper store close by :drif: we would all be broke! If the market isn't here yet I bet it would be soon with all the environmental/reuse/recycle issues.

[eragsdale]

I haven't even started with the cloth wipes yet. I tried to discuss it with DH and he's not willing to try it. Maybe once he gets used to cloth diapers I can convince him.

I know it would save money from having to constantly buy wipes.

How many would I need, do you think?

Thanks
God bless,
Michelle

Michelle you might want to tell dh that the cloth wipes actually GRAB the poo and stuff where the regular wipes just seem to smear it around. I LOVE the 6 that i got this Saturday and need to get more and the solution. I have been just using earth's best shampoo and some water for now.

[cherylchoo]

I was thinking about making some with old t-shirts and some $1 flannel from WMart(two sided). But I don't have a serger. Will it be ok with a regular sewing machine. Should I make them large enough to fold over an lay in the disposable wipes box?

I just got my mom's (latest) old non-serging sewing machine (I previously had her 40+YO machine, and it broke beyond cost-effective repair) so I am going to be trying to make doublers with microfiber shop towels and $1 flannel from Wamart tomorrow that way. I have read other threads that lead me to believe that a tight zig zag or overlock stitch works fine for this. I'll let you know how it turns out, and will throw them in the next load of wash to see if they hold up okay. If they do, I'm going to make wipes too. I'd make them to fit whatever size container you store them in. I have an old wipes warmer that was never used I'm going to try out for this.

cheryl

[cherylchoo]

So I was thinking... we definately need a closer diaper store than Babie Bottoms and Bree's.

I'm kicking around the idea of opening a cloth diaper business. Would you all be interested in buying from me if I put in the time and money to start one up? It would be online and at my house for starters, and then go from there.

What do you all think? It's just a rough idea I thought about last night. I haven't even looked into the cost of starting up. Just wanted some opinions.

God bless,
Michelle

I am almost positive that is how both Babies Bottoms and Bree's started their stores. The storefronts came later to meet up with demand.

cheryl

[vmccal1]

I just got my mom's (latest) old non-serging sewing machine (I previously had her 40+YO machine, and it broke beyond cost-effective repair) so I am going to be trying to make doublers with microfiber shop towels and $1 flannel from Wamart tomorrow that way. I have read other threads that lead me to believe that a tight zig zag or overlock stitch works fine for this. I'll let you know how it turns out, and will throw them in the next load of wash to see if they hold up okay. If they do, I'm going to make wipes too. I'd make them to fit whatever size container you store them in. I have an old wipes warmer that was never used I'm going to try out for this.

cheryl
Ooo, that sounds great. I really like using the microfiber shop towels from WalMart. To me it seems they are more absorbant than the other microfiber inserts ie Thirsties, Cottonbabies etc.
I never thought of putting a flannel over it. Would fleece work on one side or is flannel just better? I've got some fleece(or I could make a diaper cover someday :giggle2: . Are you going to put the flannel just on one side? How are you going to sew the microfiber towels...folded in half, thirds? Will you just stitch the ends and one side with nothing in the middle? :headscratch:

[Michelle_M]

Hey Mommas... For those of you in Arlington.. who do you recommend for a pediatrician? I don't like the pediatrician's office where I took Noah for his last check up. Do I just hit the yellow pages and go "iney-meeny-miney-moe?"

Thanks for the help.
God bless,
Michelle

[cherylchoo]

Ooo, that sounds great. I really like using the microfiber shop towels from WalMart. To me it seems they are more absorbant than the other microfiber inserts ie Thirsties, Cottonbabies etc.
I never thought of putting a flannel over it. Would fleece work on one side or is flannel just better? I've got some fleece(or I could make a diaper cover someday :giggle2: . Are you going to put the flannel just on one side? How are you going to sew the microfiber towels...folded in half, thirds? Will you just stitch the ends and one side with nothing in the middle? :headscratch:

Well, today I made a doubler out of $1 Walmart flannel and a MF shop towel from Sams club. I documented the whole thing on the Thrifty Families forum, link at bottom of post. This is what I learned:

When I prewashed the $1 flannel, the rough edges frayed really bad. So I don't think regular zigzag or overlock would work on the rough edge. Maybe serger, but I don't have one so I don't know. Maybe more expensive flannel you could do that, but not the cheap stuff - better off turn and topstitch.

I think more than two layers of MF wrapped in flannel would take too long to dry. If you need more than that, just use two doublers made that way.

It was WAY easy to do this. You don't even need a machine, you could do it all by hand and have doublers for less than 50 cents each.

I only wrapped these in flannel because I want to be able to use them as a doubler on top of a PF, so I don't want the baby to touch the MF at all. If you are stuffing it in a pocket, you don't even need to sew a shop towel - just fold it to fit. I've read lots of posts where people do that with one or two whole MF shop towels.

Also today, my DD2.5YO threw a whole MF shop towel in a (clean) toilet, took it out, threw it soaking wet elsewhere in the house. The toilet was almost empty. I think that pretty much tells you how absorbent these MF shop towels are. ;)

Link to how I made it:
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344457

cheryl

[vmccal1]

Oh I completely agree on absorbtion with MF towels. We just fold ours now for our FB. I guess I shouldn't make more work for myself making fancy inserts. I should just make some wipes and forget it! Full-time work and full-time mom/wife is enough!

[Michelle_M]

Hey everybody, I have a question... It's going to be a few weeks before I can buy my diapers. In the meantime I have 6 prefolds that someone gave me, but I don't have any snappis or covers. Does anyone have a few extra of each that I can borrow until I can get my order in?

Thanks

[rmneill]

just saying hi:giggle:

[zukeypur]

just saying hi:giggle:

Hey mama! I was wondering when you'd show back up! How are things? And the new baby? I hope all is well!:goodvibes:

[rmneill]

hey there. they are good! pardon my typing...im nak at 4am-haha!

[vmccal1]

Hey everybody, I have a question... It's going to be a few weeks before I can buy my diapers. In the meantime I have 6 prefolds that someone gave me, but I don't have any snappis or covers. Does anyone have a few extra of each that I can borrow until I can get my order in?

Thanks
There are two Bumpkins and two prowraps in the mail to you yesterday!

[vmccal1]

just saying hi:giggle:
Hi to you also. Have we met at Starbucks for FB before?:blush:

Ooops, nope...different mama!:blush:

[rmneill]

Hey mamas,
would any tarrant county moms be interested in me opening a store? it would be out of my home at first...i'm considering it. :thumbsup:

p.s. im close to bryant irvin and i 20, southwest area!

[eragsdale]

Hey mamas,
would any tarrant county moms be interested in me opening a store? it would be out of my home at first...i'm considering it. :thumbsup:

p.s. im close to bryant irvin and i 20, southwest area!


i think Michelle was floating that same idea around. I think it would be great.

[tinyblackdot]

I am too! My friend and i are opening up a etsy shop soon, and hopefully with the $$ that we make i can open an online store.....but we will see what happens.

I would totally be interested in the mean time!

[vmccal1]

Wow, that is exciting that so many of you are thinking about opening a store over here! Guess I'm gonna have to keep my job or think of another line of WAHM stuff! I'll be buy and I'm always promoting! Send me the new business cards to pass out :-)

Hey, did you all get my email with the contacts from our meeting in Dallas? I've only heard from two of you. Some emails where hard to read so they may not have reached you. Please let me know one way or the other. Thanks!

[Michelle_M]

Hey mamas,
would any tarrant county moms be interested in me opening a store? it would be out of my home at first...i'm considering it. :thumbsup:

p.s. im close to bryant irvin and i 20, southwest area!

I would REALLY REALLY REALLY like to open a store, but unfortuneatly I don't have the start up capitol to do it right now :(

But I would totally support you! It'd be nice to have somwhere to shop without driving an hour away!

What brands are you thinking of carrying?

Michelle

[Michelle_M]

I took the plunge!!!!!!!!!

I placed my first order for diapers. I'm getting 12 BG OS, 6 Thirsties AIO's, 3 Thirsties Fab Fitteds, 4 Organic Caboose prefolds, and 4 Organic Caboose contours. 1 large wet bag for home, 1 smaller wet bag for outings, and a diaper sprayer.

If I REALLY like the Organic Caboose, then I'll buy more of those, if they are just "Ok" when compared to regular prefolds, then I'll buy regular prefolds.

I got some covers off of diaper swappers, and am getting 1 kissaluvs and cover from Craigslist.

Now I just need snappis. Anyone know where I can get some. It's rediculous because most of the websites charge flat shipping, and I don't want to pay $5.95 in shipping for a $2.00 item that weighs hardly anything.

I'm so excited though. My Organic Caboose packages will be shipping out to me on Monday, and my BG and Thirsties will be shipping out Tuesday.

I also got a great deal, the store where I bought my BG and Thirsties, she is giving me discount on a diaper sprayer AND a free large wet bag!!!!

I had looked at the Organic Caboose on a web site and it was like $38 for a 4pack (with a free snappi). I found some up for bid on Ebay and got them for $26.49 INCLUDING SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!! Has anybody tried them yet?

I'm so excited to FINALLY be getting started. The only thing that stinks though (ha,"stinks," no pun intended) is that My diapers won't be here till sometime next week, and I barely have enough disposables to get Christian through today,and Noah through tomorrow. So THIS STINKIN CLOSE and I have to go buy more diapers...ARGHHHHHH!!

The cool thing though, is when I was changing Christian's diaper today, he actually ASKED for his cloth diaper (I have one cloth fitted for him and like 4 or 5 pfs for Noah)! I couldn't believe it. How cool is that. I'm so glad that he likes them. I wasn't sure how he would react at first, but this is the second time when I"ve said "Ok, lay down for a diaper change." and his resonse has been to say "oth iper, oth iper!" How cool is that?

Ok, sorry this kindof turned into a ramble!

God bless,
Michelle

[rmneill]

hi michelle! bet you are excited to get your purchases! that is so cute about christian! how old are your kiddos? where in fw are you??

im thinking of doing all the standard commercial brands: thirsties, imse, hh, swaddlebees, maybe kushies, etc. I'd carry detergents, slings, pouches, natural family planning, etc. Other ideas??

[stephaniebrookeh5]

Hi from Arlington. Put me on that list :)

Stephanie

[tinyblackdot]

where in arlington?

im off cooper, in central arlington

[ILoveZoeyStar]

Not sure I ever called you Alice, but I can start now! Mama to 1 nursing 3.5 yr old with baby #2 due mid sept! I'll be needing newborn diapers soon! We're in west ftw close to ridgmar mall - I'd love to play with some mamas and kiddos close to where we are.
Spreadin' Love,
Tamara

[ILoveZoeyStar]

Okay Okay, after reading more of these posts, I've done the business thing! My website, hippiestar.com is currently down, but for the past almost four years (wow!) I've been making handmade hippie style patchwork clothes for mamas, papas and babies, too! Along with every type of baby carrier known - slings mei tai's, etc...bags, diapers - yadda yadda, you get it. I've been very successful, up until I let my site go a few months ago (it'll be back, soon!) - so I'll keep you Mama's posted and if you're interested in starting something online, I'd love to help you out!
Spreadin' Peace & Love,
Tamara
Zoey Star's Mama:)

[zukeypur]

Not sure I ever called you Alice, but I can start now! Mama to 1 nursing 3.5 yr old with baby #2 due mid sept! I'll be needing newborn diapers soon! We're in west ftw close to ridgmar mall - I'd love to play with some mamas and kiddos close to where we are.
Spreadin' Love,
Tamara

:cowwave: Hi! I'm so glad there are some mama's that aren't in Dallas! I'm in Weatherford and it takes soooo long to drive over to any of the cloth stores. I think our next meet up should be in the Fort Worth area ;)

[Michelle_M]

Okay Okay, after reading more of these posts, I've done the business thing! My website, hippiestar.com is currently down, but for the past almost four years (wow!) I've been making handmade hippie style patchwork clothes for mamas, papas and babies, too! Along with every type of baby carrier known - slings mei tai's, etc...bags, diapers - yadda yadda, you get it. I've been very successful, up until I let my site go a few months ago (it'll be back, soon!) - so I'll keep you Mama's posted and if you're interested in starting something online, I'd love to help you out!
Spreadin' Peace & Love,
Tamara
Zoey Star's Mama:)

How much for a Mei Tei? PM me please!
Thanks

[vmccal1]

Not sure I ever called you Alice, but I can start now! Mama to 1 nursing 3.5 yr old with baby #2 due mid sept! I'll be needing newborn diapers soon! We're in west ftw close to ridgmar mall - I'd love to play with some mamas and kiddos close to where we are.
Spreadin' Love,
Tamara
Did you used to live in Kennedale? It shows that for your location. I'm glad you've signed on!

[momto4a]

i just wanted to say hello from lewisville! Hope everyone is having a great day!

[preachingthecross]

Hello from Forney!

[vmccal1]

Hello from Forney!

Hey mama...I'm west of FW. Where is Forney?:blush:

[eragsdale]

Hey mama...I'm west of FW. Where is Forney?:blush:

East of Dallas towards Canton

[damiana9]

Hi, I am new to CD and I just found this thread. How exciting that there are so many CD mamas close by! I am just SW of Fort Worth in Burleson. I am having baby #3 in the next month so I really really need to get hopping- I only have a few diapers so far.

[deb]

:cowwave: Hi! I'm so glad there are some mama's that aren't in Dallas! I'm in Weatherford and it takes soooo long to drive over to any of the cloth stores. I think our next meet up should be in the Fort Worth area ;)

I'd be up for a fort worth meeting :lostit:

[vmccal1]

I'd be up for a fort worth meeting :lostit:

I agree. It would be nice to have a closed room where the kids could play and we could spread out our diapers for show and tell for the newbie's! Friday and Saturday are great days. Let me know if there are any suggestions. I would offer a room in our church but we are building a new one. Anyone else have an offer in central Fort Worth?

Maybe a Community Center?

[eragsdale]

I agree. It would be nice to have a closed room where the kids could play and we could spread out our diapers for show and tell for the newbie's! Friday and Saturday are great days. Let me know if there are any suggestions. I would offer a room in our church but we are building a new one. Anyone else have an offer in central Fort Worth?

Maybe a Community Center?

i would offer up my house, but it is in the middle of demo/remodel right now; and the ONLY baby i feel safe crawling around is mine. hehehe
our church is actually in grand prairie; let me ask Randolph.

[rmneill]

im up for it if its in central or s ftw:goodvibes:

[tinyblackdot]

What about at the central Market off Hulen?

Its not closed off, but there is a play center, and we can get lunch or whatever and sit out under the terrace thing and let the kids play and scream and lay out all of the stuff on the tables, plus you might find some interested people out there too...

[artzy_fartzy68]

What about at the central Market off Hulen?

Its not closed off, but there is a play center, and we can get lunch or whatever and sit out under the terrace thing and let the kids play and scream and lay out all of the stuff on the tables, plus you might find some interested people out there too...

wow, they let YOU on here???:mrgreen: LOL!
I knew you were here, but this is the first post i've seen on here of yours, but since I make my own diapers, I just get on here occasionally. Good to *see* you!

[eragsdale]

i good with c.m. too; and i can get Daniel some fruit!!!! hehehe

[deb]

Any excuse to go to Central Market is good with me! When is godd for everyone? I can only do weekends...

[Michelle_M]

What is Central Market? I'm up for going if someone can swing buy and give the kids and me a ride. Anytime except Sundays work for me.

Also, what kind of detergent do you all use on your diapers? I thought I'd get some Bac-out but I found out that I cannot use either kind by that company on the Bum Genius Diapers.

Any suggestions on type and where to buy?

Thanks
God bless,
Michelle

[eragsdale]

What is Central Market? I'm up for going if someone can swing buy and give the kids and me a ride. Anytime except Sundays work for me.

Also, what kind of detergent do you all use on your diapers? I thought I'd get some Bac-out but I found out that I cannot use either kind by that company on the Bum Genius Diapers.

Any suggestions on type and where to buy?

Thanks
God bless,
Michelle

Central Market is kinda like Whole Foods but BIGGER!
We use Country Save powder

THis weekend is out for me; we are preping Daniel for his out-patient surgery on Tuesday;:yuck: so it will not be a happy weekend at our house.

[tinyblackdot]

wow, they let YOU on here???:mrgreen: LOL!
I knew you were here, but this is the first post i've seen on here of yours, but since I make my own diapers, I just get on here occasionally. Good to *see* you!

yes!:moon:

lol!

I seem to not ruffle as many feathers on here as DAM......

[artzy_fartzy68]

yes!:moon:

lol!

I seem to not ruffle as many feathers on here as DAM......

LOL!
There are just fewer feathers here, and on more people! You'll just have to try harder!

:rofl2:

[Michelle_M]

yes!:moon:

lol!

I seem to not ruffle as many feathers on here as DAM......


What is DAM?

[Michelle_M]

Central Market is kinda like Whole Foods but BIGGER!
We use Country Save powder

THis weekend is out for me; we are preping Daniel for his out-patient surgery on Tuesday;:yuck: so it will not be a happy weekend at our house.

Sorry to hear that he has to go for surgery. What for?

Also, WHERE do you get Country Save powder?

Thanks!

[eragsdale]

Sorry to hear that he has to go for surgery. What for?

Also, WHERE do you get Country Save powder?

Thanks!

upper/lower GI, colonoscopy, tissue biopsy for celiac disease, checking the enlarged lymph node on the side of his neck, and something else. He has to be cleaned out before the surgery. They are calling it a surgery because they are putting him under and also not knowing if they will have to remove the lymph node, if they were just spraying his throat then they would consider it procedure.

I get the Country Save here in Addison where i work at a place called Sprouts. There isn't one in Tarrant Country at ALL. I haven't looked at Centeral Market though

[vmccal1]

Shall we try for March 15th...next Saturday? I didn't know they had a play area. I guess we will have to watch the weather as it gets closer to the time. I'm good with any time of day. What's your suggestions?

[vmccal1]

What is Central Market? I'm up for going if someone can swing buy and give the kids and me a ride. Anytime except Sundays work for me.

Also, what kind of detergent do you all use on your diapers? I thought I'd get some Bac-out but I found out that I cannot use either kind by that company on the Bum Genius Diapers.

Any suggestions on type and where to buy?

Thanks
God bless,
Michelle
I tried Allens Naturally. It's expensive and it didn't work for us. I'm trying to recoupe a little money by selling it. One gallon was $50 with the pump and shipping and I only used it a half a dozen times. I'm sticking with Tide as it seems to get the stink out with a normal amount of detergent.

[Michelle_M]

I tried Allens Naturally. It's expensive and it didn't work for us. I'm trying to recoupe a little money by selling it. One gallon was $50 with the pump and shipping and I only used it a half a dozen times. I'm sticking with Tide as it seems to get the stink out with a normal amount of detergent.


You're not worried about the Tide ruining your diapers?????
March 15 works for me if someone can pick me up in Arlington and give us a ride.

[eragsdale]

You're not worried about the Tide ruining your diapers?????
March 15 works for me if someone can pick me up in Arlington and give us a ride.

i know a lot of people are using the tide naturals now; and i think you use 1/2the regular amount.:headscratch:

my mom is in town so i might be able to go; but that is too far ahead to plan right now.

[deb]

upper/lower GI, colonoscopy, tissue biopsy for celiac disease, checking the enlarged lymph node on the side of his neck, and something else. He has to be cleaned out before the surgery. They are calling it a surgery because they are putting him under and also not knowing if they will have to remove the lymph node, if they were just spraying his throat then they would consider it procedure.

I get the Country Save here in Addison where i work at a place called Sprouts. There isn't one in Tarrant Country at ALL. I haven't looked at Centeral Market though

There is a Sprouts in Southlake. I just went there for the first time this weekend :)

You're not worried about the Tide ruining your diapers?????
March 15 works for me if someone can pick me up in Arlington and give us a ride.


I use tide, too. It works better than anything else I have tried, and all my dipes are doing just fine with it. It's much easier for me since I use it on our reg clothes, too.


As for the 15th, I can't make it that day :cry: I have a bday party and a baby shower already on that day and they will take most of the day...

[zukeypur]

So this is why there isn't much traffic on DAM.....you're all on here.:giggle: I'll be out of town the weekend of the 15th for spring break, but I'll catch you next time if you meet up then. I'm really jealous though. I love to chat with mama's who don't think I'm a nut.:hehe2:

[eragsdale]

There is a Sprouts in Southlake. I just went there for the first time this weekend :)





I use tide, too. It works better than anything else I have tried, and all my dipes are doing just fine with it. It's much easier for me since I use it on our reg clothes, too.


As for the 15th, I can't make it that day :cry: I have a bday party and a baby shower already on that day and they will take most of the day...

oh COOL; i love Southlake! is it over by the town square?
hahha....i just got a message saying it was too short:headscratch: and i needed to add a something...:roflmbo: :blush:

[deb]

oh COOL; i love Southlake! is it over by the town square?
hahha....i just got a message saying it was too short:headscratch: and i needed to add a something...:roflmbo: :blush:



It's across from the Albertsons, at Southlake Blvd and Davis. :goodvibes:

[vmccal1]

So this is why there isn't much traffic on DAM.....you're all on here.:giggle: I'll be out of town the weekend of the 15th for spring break, but I'll catch you next time if you meet up then. I'm really jealous though. I love to chat with mama's who don't think I'm a nut.:hehe2:

We don't have to think...we know your nuts. You do hang with us!:giggle2:

[Michelle_M]

Is there anywhere in Arlington to buy detergent for cloth diapers?

[tinyblackdot]

Is there anywhere in Arlington to buy detergent for cloth diapers?

Nope, unless you order it online. I went to the sprouts is southlake....try this site thought it will give you your best options....i think there is a brand at Sams that you can use......http://pinstripesandpolkadots.com/detergentchoices.htm:thumbsup:

[rmneill]

i order planet from amazon for 9.99 with free shipping over 25-so i order a few at once:thumbsup: !

[eragsdale]

okay who got snow and how much?????

we got NOTHING!:cry: (Fort Worth)

[rmneill]

we got some in the yard...im in 76132 sw fw...by harris sw

i had an idea...can everyone post your fsot here so we can see whats local that we could get real soon :giggle2: ...
heres mine:
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2953664#post2953664

[zukeypur]

we got some in the yard...im in 76132 sw fw...by harris sw

i had an idea...can everyone post your fsot here so we can see whats local that we could get real soon :giggle2: ...
heres mine:
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2953664#post2953664

check here
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341035

I have some VBSN's and a GENY if anyone is interested.:thumbsup:

[Michelle_M]

What does VBSN and GENY mean?

[zukeypur]

What does VBSN and GENY mean?

Very Baby Simply Nights http://bluelakediapers.com/zen01/ and GENY http://hyenacart.com/geny/:goodvibes:

[vmccal1]

Ok mamas...I've got some raw wool I got locally from a co-worker. My original plan was to use it al to stuff my dogs beds with. Can I do anything else with it? What Forum would I post this question on? All Things Wool or???

[Michelle_M]

Got my diapers yesterday, OH MY GOSH I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Thirsties products. I put Noah in a Thirsties AIO and stuffed the pocket with an infant prefold last night. I put it on him around 10:00pm, he slept until about 9am this morning. The prefold was soaked, and the inside of the Thirsties was soaked, but the top (the part next to his skin) was oh so dry, and his bottom was nice and dry!!! Talk about a great over night diaper!!!!!!

And to be honest, I don't really like the Bum Genius One Size. They don't fit either of my boys as well as the Thirsties do. Which is kinda funny because Noah is kinda chubby and Chrisitan is very very skinny. Leslie is going to let me return them and exchange for more Thirsties. The Fab Fitteds with covers are great also. The Thirsties covers fit Noah with a prefold even better than a Bummis or Pro-rap! Gotta love gussets!

Michelle

[artzy_fartzy68]

Ok mamas...I've got some raw wool I got locally from a co-worker. My original plan was to use it al to stuff my dogs beds with. Can I do anything else with it? What Forum would I post this question on? All Things Wool or???

Dye some of it with kool-aid and do some needle felting? eBay has a ton of needle felting supplies at REALLY good prices and it's easy enough for kids to do!

[vmccal1]

Dye some of it with kool-aid and do some needle felting? eBay has a ton of needle felting supplies at REALLY good prices and it's easy enough for kids to do!

Thanks. I'll have to check that out because I know nothing about wool anything (period).:giggle:
If you have anything else to share with me please post here or PM me.

[zukeypur]

Hey! Today I was goofing off in Dallas after Abby's dental appt and I ran across Sprouts on Forest close to the Galleria. They have CountrySaveHE detergent there!:lostit: Do any of you guys use it? Also, on the way home we went to Central Market and I love their play area. Do they ever have bands play there?

[tinyblackdot]

Hey! Today I was goofing off in Dallas after Abby's dental appt and I ran across Sprouts on Forest close to the Galleria. They have CountrySaveHE detergent there!:lostit: Do any of you guys use it? Also, on the way home we went to Central Market and I love their play area. Do they ever have bands play there?

I just started using CS detergent.....so we will see. According to their website they leave the least residue out of all major and earth friendly detergents.

Central Market is great! Im pretty sure they have bands there, and they do like evening dinners and things like that, they should have a big board tight outside of the exit door that has the line up for that month!

[rmneill]

the fw one does burgers and bock fri nights in the summer with bands...:thumbsup: so they prob do!

[vmccal1]

Hey! Today I was goofing off in Dallas after Abby's dental appt and I ran across Sprouts on Forest close to the Galleria. They have CountrySaveHE detergent there!:lostit: Do any of you guys use it? Also, on the way home we went to Central Market and I love their play area. Do they ever have bands play there?

I'm ready to get together some Friday or Saturday. Central Market or else where. LMK:thumbsup:

[eragsdale]

Hey! Today I was goofing off in Dallas after Abby's dental appt and I ran across Sprouts on Forest close to the Galleria. They have CountrySaveHE detergent there!:lostit: Do any of you guys use it? Also, on the way home we went to Central Market and I love their play area. Do they ever have bands play there?

yep we use Country Save with all our clothes and love it.

And if you are talking about the Central Market of I-30 in Fort Worth; yep they sure do!!! Actually the day my wedding happened (we got married in that chapel on the hill) there was a band playing; and our pastor looked at me like...where is that coming from!:roflmbo:

[Michelle_M]

Any body use Charlies soap? If so, how do you like it.

[cherylchoo]

Hey! Today I was goofing off in Dallas after Abby's dental appt and I ran across Sprouts on Forest close to the Galleria. They have CountrySaveHE detergent there!:lostit: Do any of you guys use it? Also, on the way home we went to Central Market and I love their play area. Do they ever have bands play there?

I live in Richardson, and we go to a chiropractor in Farmer's Branch, so I get Country Save at Sprouts on Forest Lane when I'm over there b/c I was told it's the only place in the area that carries it. I use it and love it! My oldest and I are allergic to Tide and other mainstream detergents, and the selection of HE detergents are pretty limited as it is, so this has been a godsend!

[cherylchoo]

Okay, I'm behind on the latest news...it there going to be a meetup on the 15th at Central Market in Ft. Worth? If so, what time?

I'm not sure I can make it, but I wanted to know so I could tell some of my CDing neighbors about it. Thanks!

[julucas]

Just wanted to drop in to say hi again. It's been a very long time since I've posted in this forum. We would love to get together too. For some reason I always seem to have plans exactly when the get-togethers are. :( We'll be out of town Fri-Sun to celebrate my son's 3rd birthday! When there are no get-togethers we have nothing going on! :headscratch:

Also wanted to add that we too love Country Save.

[eragsdale]

I live in Richardson, and we go to a chiropractor in Farmer's Branch, so I get Country Save at Sprouts on Forest Lane when I'm over there b/c I was told it's the only place in the area that carries it. I use it and love it! My oldest and I are allergic to Tide and other mainstream detergents, and the selection of HE detergents are pretty limited as it is, so this has been a godsend!

YEP same reason here. Melanie said that they just opened a Sprouts in south lake (tarrant county);

Michelle; i think Bree's Bum sells Charlies Soap

[zukeypur]

I just talked to our local Health Supply store and they said that they will special order CS for me! No more driving across DFW to get it!:lostit:

[tinyblackdot]

YEP same reason here. Melanie said that they just opened a Sprouts in south lake (tarrant county);

Michelle; i think Bree's Bum sells Charlies Soap

Bree's Bums is closed.....i think she is still running out of her home, but im not sure.

[zukeypur]

Bree's Bums is closed.....i think she is still running out of her home, but im not sure.

:cry:

[eragsdale]

Bree's Bums is closed.....i think she is still running out of her home, but im not sure.

WHAT!!!! what happened?:cry: :cry: :cry:

[zukeypur]

WHAT!!!! what happened?:cry: :cry: :cry:

She's looking for a new location, but she's still online. Hopefully she'll be back soon!