Hawaiian mamas, where are you?

[haynmama]

Where you at? Come on....I had to twist Juan's arm to add us on. :giggle2:
J/K!

[*KaiMom*]

Hey. Yah, I sent him some PM's to get this section started so I'm happy it's here!:giggle2:

Hope more of us check in because I know there's a few here.

[haynmama]

So, you're in Kaneohe, right? I'm on the N.S.

[*KaiMom*]

Yes, Kaneohe....sort of near the mall. Where on the N. Shore do you live. I love it up that way. Used to live in Kaaawa across the street from the beach and loved it.

[haynmama]

I live in Waialua. I was born and raised on the NS. :goodvibes:
There has to be more than us 2 here. :headscratch:

[new2this]

Oy! I still hea! I didn't even know there was this section until jus' now! Guess what? I stay hea in Ewa Beach! I been here since Nov., since baby's 1st bday luau and never went home yet. BUT, I leaving Thu. to go back home...I wish I saw dis earlier, maybe I coulda met up with some of you guys!!! Oh well, next time! Aloha!

[hobbsandbean]

Hi. :blush:

Just wanted to crash your thread to say that I'm jealous. We went to Maui over Thanksgiving - I was raised on the beach in Los Angeles, so I thought there wouldn't be anything that I was impressed by. I was wrong. I *loved* it there so much. How in the world does an entire island smell so good?! :giggle:

Enjoy it for me while it snows here tonight. :yuck:

[haynmama]

Oy! I still hea! I didn't even know there was this section until jus' now! Guess what? I stay hea in Ewa Beach! I been here since Nov., since baby's 1st bday luau and never went home yet. BUT, I leaving Thu. to go back home...I wish I saw dis earlier, maybe I coulda met up with some of you guys!!! Oh well, next time! Aloha!Darn you! :giggle2: Girl, you gotta pm me that forum again. When my computer crashed, I lost everything.

Hi. :blush:

Just wanted to crash your thread to say that I'm jealous. We went to Maui over Thanksgiving - I was raised on the beach in Los Angeles, so I thought there wouldn't be anything that I was impressed by. I was wrong. I *loved* it there so much. How in the world does an entire island smell so good?! :giggle:

Enjoy it for me while it snows here tonight. :yuck::hugs: Maui is beautiful. How does it smell so good? Hmm, I have no idea. But near our house, there is a Tuberose farm. OMG, it smells delish at night.

[Daisy]

Im here!

[haynmama]

Aw right! :giggle: I'm so glad. I know there has to be more.

[new2this]

Haynmama, go check yo pms, go check 'em, go check 'em, go! Anyone remember that??? yes, it is Auntie Marialani from Rap Replinger....hahaha!

[*KaiMom*]

I live in Waialua. I was born and raised on the NS. :goodvibes:
There has to be more than us 2 here. :headscratch:

I love the Waialua area...so Hawaii a long time ago...wish more of Oahu was like that still. Just drove through there the other day on my way to Ka'ena Point. Parents are visiting and they hadn't had a chance to get up that way yet.

[ilovemyboys]

Hello, we are moving to Maui in 3 weeks. We are very excited, my husband is going to be a manager at Bubba Gumps. I have never even been to Hawaii before, so any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Chelsea

[keikiangels]

HI Ladies, how is everyone going? Love living in God's back yard. I'm new to all this, so any all advice greatly accepted.
Penel

[jengojengo]

Oh, I'm in Honolulu but moving to Pearl City next week! Love it here!

[stompykitty]

Howzit! Sorry I don't check the "regular" threads much:blush: I'm always stalking the pockets forum:winkeye: I'm military, right by the NEX off NImitz:mrgreen:

Kat

[honeybuns]

born and raised in kailua but airforce has moved us to MISSOURI.. of all places :/

[*KaiMom*]

Howzit! Sorry I don't check the "regular" threads much:blush: I'm always stalking the pockets forum:winkeye: I'm military, right by the NEX off NImitz:mrgreen:

Kat


Nice to meet you Kat. We are regulars at the NEX:blush: How long have you been in Hawaii? Our lo's are about the same age!

[*KaiMom*]

born and raised in kailua but airforce has moved us to MISSOURI.. of all places :/

That's my side of the island. What hs did you graduate from? Do you get to visit very often?

[honeybuns]

That's my side of the island. What hs did you graduate from? Do you get to visit very often?

usually once a year. grad from kalaheo 04

[javNker]

Hi Hawaii Mamas!

I live on Maui, upcountry. Amandaa, we were in the same DDC on BZ, don't know if you remember me :goodvibes:

I'm so jealous of the shopping you have on Oahu, uuuugggg, all we have is Macy's and Sears pretty much. I have such a weakness for Gymboree!

xo
Keri

[stompykitty]

Nice to meet you Kat. We are regulars at the NEX:blush: How long have you been in Hawaii? Our lo's are about the same age!

Been here since May 05:thumbsup: love it! Shoot me a message sometime when you're going to the NEX! I walk there ALL the time.Or come by for a cup o' coffee:goodvibes:
OH! & to ALL the Oahu mamas, I wanna pass on the Oahu AP (attached parenting) mamas board if you're interested!
http://z12.invisionfree.com/OahuAPmamas/index.php?act=idx

It's a small-ish (smaller than HonoluluMommies.com) community of mamas all over the island. I LOVE it. Playgroups are fun & the mamas are great:loveit:
Maybe see some of you on there soon!

[Mom2MaggieSue]

Ack! Just saw this. Checking in! We're down near Kat, a little farther from the NEX across from the airport. But we're moving in August, do I'm going to try and get everything in in the next few months!

[*KaiMom*]

Hi Hawaii Mamas!

I live on Maui, upcountry. Amandaa, we were in the same DDC on BZ, don't know if you remember me :goodvibes:

I'm so jealous of the shopping you have on Oahu, uuuugggg, all we have is Macy's and Sears pretty much. I have such a weakness for Gymboree!

xo
Keri

Yes, I remember you! Great to "see" you again! We have shopping but you have Krispy Kreme!!! YUMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYY!

[*KaiMom*]

Been here since May 05:thumbsup: love it! Shoot me a message sometime when you're going to the NEX! I walk there ALL the time.Or come by for a cup o' coffee:goodvibes:
OH! & to ALL the Oahu mamas, I wanna pass on the Oahu AP (attached parenting) mamas board if you're interested!
http://z12.invisionfree.com/OahuAPmamas/index.php?act=idx

It's a small-ish (smaller than HonoluluMommies.com) community of mamas all over the island. I LOVE it. Playgroups are fun & the mamas are great:loveit:
Maybe see some of you on there soon!

That would be great! I'll PM you sometime.

Thanks for the link...I've checked it out before but I'll have to do it again now that I know some people.

[kiwigirl]

Ohh, there are other HI mammas on here, yay! I live town side. So nice to see you all here.

[AngRoCamp]

Oooh oooh oooh!! I'll be there soon :) I'm moving with my family next month to Oahu. We haven't secured a home yet (we'll be renting) but we'd really like something in the Mililani area. Anyone have any tips or suggestions on areas or anything?

we're in the midst of packing and purging right now :P Hate this part but can't wait to get there!

~Angie

[ShamroxGirl]

I live on O'ahu, in Ewa Beach. We're moving in December but would like friends to meet up with!! Almost everyone I knew moved away :'(

[mommacubed]

Hi Hawaii Mommies! I live on the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe. I love it here, been here for about 2 years now. DH is currently deployed to Iraq and I've got 3 lo's. DD is 7, DS is 4 and my baby boy is 11 months. Glad to see that there are more CDing momma's here.

[smmshines]

Hello,

We'll be back in Makakilo on the 4th of July after being in Vegas for more than a year. My son misses Grandma and big water!

Michelle

[vee_nice21]

I live in Ewa, been here for almost two years and love it!! Wish there were more of us on here :happyhug:

[*KaiMom*]

Hi Hawaii Mommies! I live on the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe. I love it here, been here for about 2 years now. DH is currently deployed to Iraq and I've got 3 lo's. DD is 7, DS is almost 4 and my baby boy is 10 months. Glad to see that there are more CDing momma's here.


Glad to see this part of the board is getting some use after so many months.

We live Kaneohe side also. DH works on MCBH but we don't live on base. Nice to see another military mama using cloth diapers. Let's get together sometime.

[mommacubed]

Glad to see this part of the board is getting some use after so many months.

We live Kaneohe side also. DH works on MCBH but we don't live on base. Nice to see another military mama using cloth diapers. Let's get together sometime.

Sounds good KaiMom:thumbsup: ! PM me and lets set it up!:lostit:

[mysysy]

Hello!! We will be moving to Oahu in October... I'd love to try and know some people! We're looking in the Waianae area. Is that a nice place?

:rofl2: Jes

Oh and I too, cloth diaper.

[Marike]

OOO I've been reading DS for about a month - how did I miss the Alaska/Hawaii forum?!? :)

Just chiming in from Ewa Beach! <3

[monstersmom]

hello hello... i started a thread to see if i could find some hawaii mamas... all though we are military... i know i know...any how i live in pearl city

[monstersmom]

any one want to meet for coffee on firday??? it would be fun to meet some new people... maybe somewhere where the kiddos could play or whatever?????

[mommacubed]

any one want to meet for coffee on firday??? it would be fun to meet some new people... maybe somewhere where the kiddos could play or whatever?????

Me, Me!:highfive:

[monstersmom]

Me, Me!:highfive:

ok sounds good... hopefully some other mamas will join us...do you know of a coffee place with a playground near by?:headscratch:

[Elizabeth Moore]

Anyone from the Big Island? I'm on the East Coast!
Would love to meetup with other CDing mamas!

[HMDocsLady]

Hi Mamas! I'll be joining you all in Nov. We got orders to Oahu. Doc will be at Makalapa. We will be in housing, just don't know which one yet. Can someone answwer a couple housing questions for me? We are bringing our 2 dogs (yes, it's a pain in the a$$, but they are family too). Does housing have fences in the back yard? Many of the housing communities here do, but I can't seem to find out if they do there. We have one escape artist who wll jump a 5 foot fence, but we do have a 6' tall play yard we are using now, would we be able to set it up in our back yard for them? I don't want to move it if we won't be able to use it since it weighs so much! TIA! Can't wait to meet you all once we get there!

[*KaiMom*]

Hi Mamas! I'll be joining you all in Nov. We got orders to Oahu. Doc will be at Makalapa. We will be in housing, just don't know which one yet. Can someone answwer a couple housing questions for me? We are bringing our 2 dogs (yes, it's a pain in the a$$, but they are family too). Does housing have fences in the back yard? Many of the housing communities here do, but I can't seem to find out if they do there. We have one escape artist who wll jump a 5 foot fence, but we do have a 6' tall play yard we are using now, would we be able to set it up in our back yard for them? I don't want to move it if we won't be able to use it since it weighs so much! TIA! Can't wait to meet you all once we get there!

I have not seen all housing but most of the bases in Hawaii do not have fenced yard....or if they do they are very small (maybe like 10x10 and mostly concrete). Some of the older housing on some of the bases have yards but that's pretty rare.

[yinee71]

Hi Mamas! I'll be joining you all in Nov. We got orders to Oahu. Doc will be at Makalapa. We will be in housing, just don't know which one yet. Can someone answwer a couple housing questions for me? We are bringing our 2 dogs (yes, it's a pain in the a$$, but they are family too). Does housing have fences in the back yard? Many of the housing communities here do, but I can't seem to find out if they do there. We have one escape artist who wll jump a 5 foot fence, but we do have a 6' tall play yard we are using now, would we be able to set it up in our back yard for them? I don't want to move it if we won't be able to use it since it weighs so much! TIA! Can't wait to meet you all once we get there!

Hi Mama,

The new military housing in Salt Lake doesn't have any fencing. It's all open area. But the houses are a big improvement! The old ones were apartments, and the military finally decided to build actual single-family homes! The homes they built 5-10 years back are shared by two families, like a duplex or something like that (sorry, I'm not sure of housing term). It looks like a single family house but isn't. This make the home much smaller for those with larger families. In Salt Lake there's houses still being built but my guess is it'll also be without fencing.

If you're thinking about off-base housing, well, it depends on the homeowner. Many of the older homes that do have fencing, it's mostly chain link, and not very high. As for putting up your play yard, that'll depend on the community association rules (if there's any CA). If not, then it'll just depend on what the homeowner/landlord says.

HTH!

[CTH3989]

Hi ladies! I should be moving to Oahu in a few weeks. It will be my first time in Hawaii. Can someone suggest a non-vax friendly Ped? Thanks. Oh, and does anyone know how long the housing waiting list is?

[hresetnikov]

Hey hawaii mamas! Anyone on the big island? I live in Kona!

[HMDocsLady]

Hi Mamas! Almost time for us to move out there! Anyone want to get together for a meet and greet / play grou mid November? Anyone have a good idea where we can have it - I'd love a park.

[CTH3989]

I would love to if we are settled in by then. I will definitely be all alone besides my hubby and kids would love to meet some other mamas.

[HMDocsLady]

Ok,I'm freaking out a bit here. We are looking into where we are going to stay before we get our housing sorted out. The hotels are SO expensive! I know we get TLE but I also know it won't kick in immediately. Not to mention that no one allows dogs so we are going to have to kennel them, which the Navy doesn't pay for. Something we didn't want to have to do. I got a reservation for them at the Schofield MWR kennels, but have no idea how long it is really going to take to get our housing. I called the housing office and they said that it could be as short as 1 month or as long as 6 months! ACK!!! MAJOR FREAK OUT!!!

[luvmykeikis]

I am here and loving everything about DS. I found this site by learning the ways of cd'ing. I thought it couldn't get any better than craigslist. I live in Ewa Beach but go to Hickam fequently. Anyone in either location?

[Lingababe]

mililani

[lisaells]

Hey hawaii mamas! Anyone on the big island? I live in Kona!

Hi mamas - I'm in Hilo, and am doing a fair bit of commuting to Manoa. Any other big island folks?!?!?

:goodvibes:

[HMDocsLady]

Hiya Mamas! A little more than a week and I'll be joining you!!! Can't wait! Hope to be able to get together soon.....

[KnowldgFRK]

hi i am adria
i live in kailua and have 2 monsters, 9yrs and 19months. i have lived here my entire life pretty much...since i was 4....i am very new to CD and cheat with Gdipes....got told about this site by another mom who is in another group i am part of...i look forward to all the help i can get!

[BubbleToes]

Hey HI Mamas! I live out on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor. I just returned home yesterday with my newly adopted miracle:) My DS was born Oct 3rd in Ohio, and we got the call that we had been matched when the birthmother was in active labor.We jumped on the next flight out and met our son when he was about 12 hours old. I was in Ohio with the babe for almost a month, until the paperwork was done and we could come back to HI. I'm excited to get started cloth diapering, and to meet other Mama's in the area:)

[Elizabeth Moore]

Hi mamas - I'm in Hilo, and am doing a fair bit of commuting to Manoa. Any other big island folks?!?!?

:goodvibes:

Hi Ladies! I'm on the East Coast of the Big Island too! We should meetup!

[HMDocsLady]

Hey HI Mamas! I live out on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor. I just returned home yesterday with my newly adopted miracle:) My DS was born Oct 3rd in Ohio, and we got the call that we had been matched when the birthmother was in active labor.We jumped on the next flight out and met our son when he was about 12 hours old. I was in Ohio with the babe for almost a month, until the paperwork was done and we could come back to HI. I'm excited to get started cloth diapering, and to meet other Mama's in the area:)

Congats on your new bundle!! We are probably moving to FI by the end of the week!! We will be in Kam Loop. We just got here on sat and are stil learning where things are. I'd love to get together! We have a 7mo DD.

[HMDocsLady]

I am looking for recommendations for good thrift stores and good baby (cd) stores on Oahu. Anyone know of any?

[mommacubed]

hi i am adria
i live in kailua and have 2 monsters, 9yrs and 19months. i have lived here my entire life pretty much...since i was 4....i am very new to CD and cheat with Gdipes....got told about this site by another mom who is in another group i am part of...i look forward to all the help i can get!

Hi Adria. I'm Dayna and I'm in Kailua also. Actually on the Marine Corps Base. I have 3 lo's. DD-7, DS-4, and DS-15 mos. Welcome to the Forum!:hugs:

[CTH3989]

Hi Dayna and Adria! I'm in Kailua as well and also on the MCB.

[mommacubed]

Hi Dayna and Adria! I'm in Kailua as well and also on the MCB.

Hi there! Welcome :hugs:

[CTH3989]

Thanks! I'm feeling pretty lonely here in HI while DH is working all day. What do you do for fun?

[mommacubed]

Thanks! I'm feeling pretty lonely here in HI while DH is working all day. What do you do for fun?

Fun...what's that???:headscratch:
How long have you been here? My DH is coming home sometime this month from Iraq :lostit: with 3 kids life is just too hectic as a single parent, so I'm looking forward to a little break!!

[CTH3989]

Lol, I understand that! I'm glad your DH is coming home soon, that's great news! I have been here for about 3 weeks.

[mommacubed]

Lol, I understand that! I'm glad your DH is coming home soon, that's great news! I have been here for about 3 weeks.

Do you ever go to the SuperPark on base? Maybe we can grab a coffee and meet up there sometime.:goodvibes:

[CTH3989]

I've never been. I don't even know where it is. The only places I can get to are the commissary and exchange. Lol, places in that area.

[*KaiMom*]

Mamas-please look for my thread about our babywearing celebration. It starts at 10am on Nov 18th. This is a great way to meet people and celebrate babywearing!!! There will be lots of local and military AP mamas there. PM me if you need more info or directions.

[*KaiMom*]

I've never been. I don't even know where it is. The only places I can get to are the commissary and exchange. Lol, places in that area.

This might be a huge leap but did I see you shopping at the Exchange the other day? I was the one with the black stroller and we kept bumping into eachother. I just remember your sons cute face after looking at your avi.

[CTH3989]

I believe so! I was there I think on Tuesday.

[HMDocsLady]

Where is the superpark? We've been here for a week! I'd love to meet up with some more Mamas. Hope to see some of you at the BW event on TUESDAY!!

[*KaiMom*]

Where is the superpark? We've been here for a week! I'd loveto meet up with some moreMamas. hope to see some of you at the BW event on mondy!!

I believe the superpark they are talking about is the one on KMCB. It is right next to the baseball fields across the street from the gym. It's a great park because it is 100% fenced in and there are bathrooms! WOOT To two best things when you have small kidos.

[*KaiMom*]

I believe so! I was there I think on Tuesday.

I think is was you then. You had a purple ring sling and your son waved to me at one point so I was waving back.

[HMDocsLady]

I believe the superpark they are talking about is the one on KMCB. It is right next to the baseball fields across the street from the gym. It's a great park because it is 100% fenced in and there are bathrooms! WOOT To two best things when you have small kidos.

dang - other side of the island. But it has bathrooms - swoon!

[mommacubed]

I believe the superpark they are talking about is the one on KMCB. It is right next to the baseball fields across the street from the gym. It's a great park because it is 100% fenced in and there are bathrooms! WOOT To two best things when you have small kidos.

Yeah, thats the one.:thumbsup:

[mysysy]

Hey, Ohau mammas!
Anyone like to do a meetup? We just moved here and I'd love to meet some people!

[mommacubed]

Hey, Ohau mammas!
Anyone like to do a meetup? We just moved here and I'd love to meet some people!

Sure:thumbsup: What area do you live in?

[HMDocsLady]

I'm in. Pretty much anytime is good for me!

[mysysy]

I live at the army base. So dead center of the island pretty much. LOL I'm good for anytime too since I stay home.

Anyone know of something fun to do with the babies?

[CTH3989]

I think is was you then. You had a purple ring sling and your son waved to me at one point so I was waving back.

Yep! That was me!!

And I'm up for a playdate!!

[HMDocsLady]

Anyone want to go for coffee after the BWing event at Moanolua Terr tomorrow?

[CTH3989]

I wish I could but I have a meeting right after. Let me know when you want to meet up next time.

[mysysy]

I could do coffee after today.
Hmm.... wonder if you'll see this this morning.

Welp, my name is Jes - blonde, with a baby in a moby. :)

[HMDocsLady]

LOL! Mama - I'm a DS addict. I check it as often as I check my email.... When we get there we'll see who else wants to join us!

I'm Amy, DD is Morwenna also in a moby (brown).

[CTH3989]

I'll be there in a purple striped ring sling and my 2 year old..

[HMDocsLady]

GGlad to meet some of you at the BW event this morning! Wenna and I had a blast! hope to meet more of you at the next one -or maybe we can meet up for a play date before then. Anyone now of a good park we can play at?

[mysysy]

Ahh, i really wanted to go and got a flat on the way. If you were going East on H1 and saw silver Jeep on the side of the road - that was me!
I'm so up for a play date. I don't know if any good parks cause I'm so new.

[HMDocsLady]

Aw! Sorry to hear about the flat! Stinks with a LO in the car too! I think I am going to make it my project over the next week to find a good park for us to all meet up at.

[*KaiMom*]

Thanks to all the mamas who made it to the babywearing meeting. It was awesome to see so many new faces!!

Wish I could plan a meet up with everyone but alas the military has other plans for us. We are moving to Virginia on Thursday:goodvibes: . We have loved Hawaii and traveled a ton so if anyone ever has any questions about places to go PM me anytime.

A great park to meet in that isn't on base (sometime hard for non-military folks) is Moanalus Gardens. It's a huge park at the bottom of the road that leads to Tripler Hospital. It has bathrooms, there is tons of shade, not crowded and there is a cute koi pond. No playground equipment but it never was a ploblem when I met moms there because the kids just all played together in the grass.

[mommacubed]

Thanks to all the mamas who made it to the babywearing meeting. It was awesome to see so many new faces!!

Wish I could plan a meet up with everyone but alas the military has other plans for us. We are moving to Virginia on Thursday:goodvibes: . We have loved Hawaii and traveled a ton so if anyone ever has any questions about places to go PM me anytime.

A great park to meet in that isn't on base (sometime hard for non-military folks) is Moanalus Gardens. It's a huge park at the bottom of the road that leads to Tripler Hospital. It has bathrooms, there is tons of shade, not crowded and there is a cute koi pond. No playground equipment but it never was a ploblem when I met moms there because the kids just all played together in the grass.

Hi KaiMom! I was behind you on base this morning while I was taking my daughter to school. I saw the cloth diaper sticker on your car then I noticed your license plate and immediately recognized your name:giggle2:
Too bad you're leaving, but I'm sure you'll have fun in Virginia. Good luck!

[life.sew.simple]

Okay, sorry to crash in here but which one of you is married to Jack Johnson? You all are so lucky to be in Hawaii! My brother is way over there too and he's lovin' it!

[mommacubed]

Okay, sorry to crash in here but which one of you is married to Jack Johnson? You all are so lucky to be in Hawaii! My brother is way over there too and he's lovin' it!

:giggle2:

[BubbleToes]

Okay, sorry to crash in here but which one of you is married to Jack Johnson? You all are so lucky to be in Hawaii! My brother is way over there too and he's lovin' it!


I love me some Jack Johnson, hence the user name.... But sadly not married to him! ;) haha!

[HMDocsLady]

"Wish I could plan a meet up with everyone but alas the military has other plans for us. We are moving to Virginia on Thursday"

We just came from VA! Where are you going to be living? If it is near Norfolk, I know of a wonderful 3 bed/1 bath house for rent by another Navy Mama. PM me if you want more info about the Norfolk area!!

[CTH3989]

Hi ladies! I loved meeting some of you at the babywearing event. I'm all for a playgroup, let me know when and where and I will definitely try to be there!

[HMDocsLady]

Ok so I know it is the day before thanksgiving, but is anyone else going to the Moby meet up at BabyAwearness next wed? I am planning to go and would love to meet more Mamas!

[MamaLove]

Anyone from the Big Island? I'm on the East Coast!
Would love to meetup with other CDing mamas!

I'm on the Big I...Hawaiian Paradise Park. :yay:

Where are you?

[MamaLove]

Aloha wahines! Please help our aina!

Hawaii Mayor Harry Kim vetoed the bill to ban GMO farming in Hawaii, but we have the chance to override the veto! Please sign this and pass it on! Mahalo! GMO farming has been devastating for all farmers.

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[mysysy]

Ok so I know it is the day before thanksgiving, but is anyone else going to the Moby meet up at BabyAwearness next wed? I am planning to go and would love to meet more Mamas!

Is there one that day? I thought the one last week was it??
If there is, I'll be there. :thumbsup:

[HMDocsLady]

Is there one that day? I thought the one last week was it??
If there is, I'll be there. :thumbsup:

A different group! This one is by the Moby folks at BabyAwearness - the other one was by the babywearing "club", E Ho'ohapai na Kamalei - Carry the Children (carrythechildren.wordpress.com). I suspect there is a bunch of overlap. And it is a good excuseto meet up with other Mamas at a cool little store.

[luvmykeikis]

I live in Ewa Beach and have been wanting to check out Baby Awearness. What is the event next week that you all are talking about? Thanks :)

[mysysy]

ohhh, where exactly is it going to be?

[*KaiMom*]

Hi KaiMom! I was behind you on base this morning while I was taking my daughter to school. I saw the cloth diaper sticker on your car then I noticed your license plate and immediately recognized your name:giggle2:
Too bad you're leaving, but I'm sure you'll have fun in Virginia. Good luck!

:roflmbo: Yep that was me! LOL

[*KaiMom*]

"Wish I could plan a meet up with everyone but alas the military has other plans for us. We are moving to Virginia on Thursday"

We just came from VA! Where are you going to be living? If it is near Norfolk, I know of a wonderful 3 bed/1 bath house for rent by another Navy Mama. PM me if you want more info about the Norfolk area!!

Thanks for the offer mama but we are going to be in the Quantico area so Norfolk would be a little far LOL. I'm in VA now and it is CCCOOOOLLLLLDDDD!

[HMDocsLady]

Ah- yeah my girlies in Norfolk said they had SNOW today! YIKES!

[HMDocsLady]

Ok here is the list of baby stores I have been to this week:

Keiki Kottage (Children's Cottage)
Kelsies
USA Baby
Caterpiller Kids
Kahala Kids
BabyAwearness

Anymore I should get to?

[MamaLove]

On the Big Island in Hilo, there is a mama-run cloth diaper and organic baby toys and carriers store! :hugegrin:

http://www.moonsprout.net/shop.html

Moonsprout

116 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.

New Store hours are:
Mo-Sat 9am to 5pm.
Sundays 10am to 2pm.

[luvmykeikis]

Ok here is the list of baby stores I have been to this week:

Keiki Kottage (Children's Cottage)
Kelsies
USA Baby
Caterpiller Kids
Kahala Kids
BabyAwearness

Anymore I should get to?

Baby Emporium on Cooke Street

[mmtaylor]

Anyone on Big Island?

[Elizabeth Moore]

We're still here on the Big Island!

[mommy2Alexis]

Anyone still on OAHU??

[HMDocsLady]

Oh yeah! Still on Oahu, Ford Island to be exact. We'll be here for another couple years.......

[mommy2Alexis]

NO WAY! We are on Ford Island also!!!!

We just got here last March, so we will be here for a while also!

[mommakatx2]

Oahu here too! Schofield Barracks to be exact. I'm excited to see other Hawaii mamas here!

[carolz]

Hey....I just got back from Hawaii. I'm from Ewa Beach side! Too bad I didn't see this earlier. All of us mama's could have got together or something. Alohaz!!!

[HMDocsLady]

NO WAY! We are on Ford Island also!!!!

We just got here last March, so we will be here for a while also!

How COOL! We are in Kam Loop.... where are you?

[Breannsmom08]

Hey guys im on Hawaii to we live Khaili..

[lisaells]

We're on Oahu!

[fahsky]

I'm on the Big Island, east side. ;3

[sourpatch_babe]

Oahu here too! Schofield Barracks to be exact. I'm excited to see other Hawaii mamas here!

Howdy neighbor! I'm right by the ACS building.

[honey_22]

Hey, we're also on Schofield Barracks... on Porter

[wahinekehau]

Hi Ladies!! Makakilo here!!

[mmtaylor]

Big Island East Side....near Hilo? We are moving to BI next week...Kona side tho...

[a_besch]

I'm moving to Oahu in July- what should I know about cloth diapering on the island?

[sourpatch_babe]

Don't let your baby go playing outside in just a diaper. The Hawaiian dirt stains.

[HMDocsLady]

I'm moving to Oahu in July- what should I know about cloth diapering on the island?

Like PP said - hawaii dirt stains, major! Ever heard of Red Dirt Shirts - yep, this is the dirt they use to stain those shirts....

There is a pretty good trade on CL of CDs. There are actually quite a lot of us here who CD. We do have 1 good (expensive) CD store, Babyawearness (they have a website you can check out). I go up there to check out the newest, latest things coming out - then order online if I want to get them. Better to get your dipes online and have them shipped, especially if you are getting them from DS. We do have aTON of sun, so if you line dry or need to sun your dipes you are in luck. Getting most of the soaps people like is not too hard, we do have a few great whole foods type stores that carry a lot of choices. We do also have a Whole Foods.

Where are you moving to? If there is anything we can help you with once you get here, let us know. I had fantastic help form several DS Mamas when we got here. 2 of them are my best girls here!

[mama21]

I'm moving to Oahu in July- what should I know about cloth diapering on the island?

Hard Water! Ugh! Such a pain to wash diapers in & keep the stink away!

I do let my DS run around outside in diapers though. They're too cute & it's just too hot to wear clothes a lot of the time!

[corinne76]

Hard Water! Ugh! Such a pain to wash diapers in & keep the stink away!

I do let my DS run around outside in diapers though. They're too cute & it's just too hot to wear clothes a lot of the time!

Do you mind me asking where you live? We moved to SAlt Lake about the same time we started CDing and I suspect (:blush:sorry I'm a dope) we have hard water. Not even sure.

[mama21]

Yep, Salt Lake. I've used RLR now on just my inserts & even gone to the extreme of washing my inserts in Tide once. I continue to do my usual washing in Calgon & Rockin Green. But, I'm sure I'll have to do an insert Tide wash occasionally.

[corinne76]

Yep, Salt Lake. I've used RLR now on just my inserts & even gone to the extreme of washing my inserts in Tide once. I continue to do my usual washing in Calgon & Rockin Green. But, I'm sure I'll have to do an insert Tide wash occasionally.

ok so at least I know we have hard water now :giggle:
We have coin op and a lot of the time I hand wash in the tub. I have been using infant pfs in my pockets and prem pfs and covers the rest of the time. I also use hemp doublers and recently had to re-boil/dawn them. I havent had a real problem with stink since I did away with MF. I also just ordered some bamboo/zorb inserts so I hope those don't stink. I am loving having DD wake up and not reeking of ammonia

[mama21]

I've also gotten rid of most (but not all) of my mf inserts and gone to bamboo/zorb, bamboo sherpa & I think the last I ordered are a bambo/hemp mix. Love them! I'm all pockets & AI2s. I line dry my pockets & dryer dry inserts & the AI2 diapers. I wash every 3 days (maybe 2). We have a top loader (old model) so I rinse once & then hot wash & cold rinse. Though I think I'm going to start doing a first rinse with just the poopy ones, then rinse again with all of the rest before washing. I work FT so have to spray out the poopies (from daycare) when I get home every night. They're sometimes pretty stuck on so I think that contributes to the stink. I feel lucky though that my sitter puts up with my cloth obsession;-)

[corinne76]

totally lucky. My DD goes to my grandma during the day and she will not use cloth. She wouldn't even use the babyfood I made and insisted she buy for her own house. Whatever. I have better things to fight about. I'm lucky she watches the kid for free. Give and take right?

ETA~its totally cool that there are other CDing mamas on the island LOL. Sometimes I feel like the only one. NONE if my friends CD.

[Me&MyTwins]

Wow...I just found this place on DS lol. Didn't know yall were here :o) I cloth diaper my 9 month old twins and love it!

Yep...I live in Pearl City and the water here is HARD!! But recently I had someone tell me that her husband works for Board of Water Supply and said Hawaii has soft water??? I know for a fact that we have limescale...and lots of it and that I'm sure that's from hard water. Anywho...one way that I found to get the stink completely out for good (or at least a long time) is we boil our MF inserts for just a couple minutes. And I do use Oxyclean every once in a while in our hot wash. I was doing a hot water soak with Rockin' Green, cold water wash and then hot water wash with Rockin' Green and it was still not smelling anywhere near clean and I could still smell the amonia. Sooo I went and boiled all inserts then cold wash, hot wash with Charlie's and occassionally a little Oxyclean...so far no problems.

I feel you about feeling like the only person who does cloth lol...I only recently met two ladies who CD (like within the last month) lol. Everyone else thinks I'm nuts. We do our own baby food and stuff, too...so my family thinks I'm the crunchiest person around...which I am far from lol.

[corinne76]

I made my baby food, mostly cause I'm cheap LOL. I've bleached my inserts a couple of times and that worked fine but I'm in the process of selling them. I just prefer using prefolds in my pockets

[mama21]

I made my own babyfood too (fruits & veggies). The homemade stuff tastes way better than the jarred. Plus, you have lots of different options....mango, zucchini, avocado, refried beans(his fave from 7-12 mo) etc. My DS is the BEST eater now & I have to take the credit for feeding him REAL food...no tasteless stuff. I actually enjoy cooking though...so the babyfood thing is just an extension of my hobby.

We've got the limescale all over this house too...stuck permanently in the showers & the toilets. Yucky!