Alberta moms!!

[MelDM]

Where are you?!? I know you're out there! :lostit:

[rycheymomma]

I'm here, in Edmonton.

[raelynn]

I'm here, in Edmonton.

me too :)

[MelDM]

I'm jealous! I was born and raised in Edmonton, but DH and I moved up to Fort McMurray 3.5 years ago so I could go to school. I can't wait to move back home!

[raelynn]

I'm jealous! I was born and raised in Edmonton, but DH and I moved up to Fort McMurray 3.5 years ago so I could go to school. I can't wait to move back home!

I lived in Grande Prairie for a year and yearned to come back to Edmonton the entire time I was there - must be a northern Alberta thing LOL. Though we've recently been considering a job possibility in Grande Cache, which is way out in the boonies. How much longer until you come back to Edmonton?

[LindusandGrace]

I'm jealous! I was born and raised in Edmonton, but DH and I moved up to Fort McMurray 3.5 years ago so I could go to school. I can't wait to move back home!

hey i'm from Fort mcMurray! I Live in red Deer right now but are planning a move soon.


hi Raelynn!

[raelynn]

Hey Lindy! :) Where are ya planning to move to? :)

[MelDM]

I lived in Grande Prairie for a year and yearned to come back to Edmonton the entire time I was there - must be a northern Alberta thing LOL. Though we've recently been considering a job possibility in Grande Cache, which is way out in the boonies. How much longer until you come back to Edmonton?

Unfortunately I have no idea! DH signed a contract with work because the only way they'd pay him while in school is if he signed it. So at least another 2 years :yuck: :cry:

[MelDM]

hey i'm from Fort mcMurray! I Live in red Deer right now but are planning a move soon.


hi Raelynn!

You're lucky you got out :giggle: K, I guess it's not that bad! But still... :giggle:

[allibrockli]

me too :)

me three

[daisy0306]

here I am, all alone in Grande Prairie...:cry: Somebody move here, okay? :goodvibes:

[MelDM]

here I am, all alone in Grande Prairie...:cry: Somebody move here, okay? :goodvibes:

Must be something about the north! I'm all alone in Fort Mac.

We have tons of family in the GP Peace River area. DH grew up in peace river and his brother and SIL live in Grande Prairie now.

[Trin]

I'm here in Edson!

[zepharum]

I'm up in Fort McMurray too. I've lived here almost my whole life. I didn't expect to find other Fort Mac moms on here!

[Mikomum]

daisy---you're not alone, I'm close by in Spirit River. Let me know if you'd like to meet up at a Tim's or something, sometime. I always like to meet more CDing mamas. My girls are 3.5 and almost 1. I grew up here, moved away for 15 years then moved back to have babies.

Trin---have you met Chantelle B. in Edson? She used to live up here and we got to be good friends. I know she takes her littles to the Red Brick playgroup, she's a sweet cding mama. I know she's mentioned a few other cding moms in Edson too.

Stacy:goodvibes:

[LindusandGrace]

Hey Lindy! :) Where are ya planning to move to? :)

sask actually... for now anyways, I'll always be an alberta girl though. I'm planning on coming to edmonton before I move though to see some family, i'll have to pm you before I go!

You're lucky you got out :giggle: K, I guess it's not that bad! But still... :giggle:


LOL, no it IS that bad. :giggle2:

[Trin]

daisy---you're not alone, I'm close by in Spirit River. Let me know if you'd like to meet up at a Tim's or something, sometime. I always like to meet more CDing mamas. My girls are 3.5 and almost 1. I grew up here, moved away for 15 years then moved back to have babies.

Trin---have you met Chantelle B. in Edson? She used to live up here and we got to be good friends. I know she takes her littles to the Red Brick playgroup, she's a sweet cding mama. I know she's mentioned a few other cding moms in Edson too.

Stacy:goodvibes:

really!? I am pretty sure I know who you are talking about.
(yupp,same girl. I just went and checked my friends facebook friends list because I was unsure on the last name)
How funny that you mention that my friend invited me to go to the Red Brick play group next Tuesday.. now I am excited to go!:lostit:

[rawheid]

Hey, I'm here in lacombe. There has to be more of us albertans out there aren't there?

[Mikomum]

really!? I am pretty sure I know who you are talking about.
(yupp,same girl. I just went and checked my friends facebook friends list because I was unsure on the last name)
How funny that you mention that my friend invited me to go to the Red Brick play group next Tuesday.. now I am excited to go!:lostit:


Actually, Chantelle is davechan2003 here on DS! I had to double check her username. I know she won't mind me 'outing' her:giggle: I'll mention this thread to her.:thumbsup:

[davechan2003]

Hello Albertans!! Hey Stacy and HEY TRIN!!

I'll pm you my phone number, call me! Need some more clues so I can figure out who you are??? FYI - Red Brick is closed next week (Jan 21-25).

[MelDM]

I'm up in Fort McMurray too. I've lived here almost my whole life. I didn't expect to find other Fort Mac moms on here!

Me neither! I thought I was the only CDing mom up here! Feels that way anyway!

[daisy0306]

daisy---you're not alone, I'm close by in Spirit River. Let me know if you'd like to meet up at a Tim's or something, sometime. I always like to meet more CDing mamas. My girls are 3.5 and almost 1. I grew up here, moved away for 15 years then moved back to have babies.


How far away is Spirit River from GP? I should know this :blush: I'm so bad about knowing where places are....

[Mikomum]

How far away is Spirit River from GP? I should know this :blush: I'm so bad about knowing where places are....

No worries,I mean it *is* a booming metropolis of 1500!:giggle: Spirit River is about 45 min NW of Grande Prairie. We're usually in GP two or 3 times a month.:goodvibes:

[zepharum]

Me neither! I thought I was the only CDing mom up here! Feels that way anyway!

Yeah, I know what you mean. Though I have been slowly turning all my friends to cloth so I know a few now. :)

[daisy0306]

No worries,I mean it *is* a booming metropolis of 1500!:giggle: Spirit River is about 45 min NW of Grande Prairie. We're usually in GP two or 3 times a month.:goodvibes:

we should have a playdate! My DS is 22 months and DD will be 6 months in a few days :goodvibes:

[Mikomum]

we should have a playdate! My DS is 22 months and DD will be 6 months in a few days :goodvibes:

Sounds good! I'm going away for the next week or so but I'll touch base when I get back.:thumbsup:

Stacy

[cearanskylar]

We're in Calgary (6 years now but I'll always be an island girl. Vancouver Island that is.

I'm shocke dI'm the first Calgary mom to post in this thread.

Ciao

[jelynn]

I'm in Lethbridge- hey everyone!

[starchaser]

Hey there everyone! Also from Edmonton here, although originally from NFLD. We have lived here for the last 11 years, so this is home!:loveit:

[daisy0306]

Hey there everyone! Also from Edmonton here, although originally from NFLD. We have lived here for the last 11 years, so this is home!:loveit:

hi mama, what part of Nfld? My hubby is newfie :goodvibes:

[raelynn]

Hey there everyone! Also from Edmonton here, although originally from NFLD. We have lived here for the last 11 years, so this is home!:loveit:

Yay another Edmonton mama!! :thumbsup:

[benjaminsmom]

Yay another Edmonton mama!! :thumbsup:

Don't forget about ME Rae! I was just slow to check the forum I guess, LOL.

Rae, we gotta get together again soon. Dave is off Thursday and Friday next week. And then again morning of the 6th for 6 days. LMK what yours and Scotts schedule is and we can come for a visit! :giggle:

[rawheid]

Hey, how cold is it where you are today? -32 here. I just got in from shoveling the sidewalk. Wow, that's a great workout today. I did ours and our eldery neighbors. There was over 12" of drifts to shovel through. My hubby has to do the 3ft ones on our driveway. I'm too pooped. How're you all coping with the cold? We're just staying in. :goodvibes:

[Griffinsmom]

yeah this cold snap is killing me. my dogs are going crazy. tomorrow is supposed to be a bit better so we're heading out regardless!:cold: :brrr:

[daisy0306]

boo to winter :yuck: it was -45 here on Sunday! Now it's a balmy -29 :goodvibes:

[vickieboggs]

calgary.

[rawheid]

I know yesterday it was -29 here too and it felt so much warmer than earlier in the week. How crazy is that to say -29 is not bad. Today we have our car back. DH was driving it to work since his truck wouldn't start at -36. But he got it running last night so I have wheels back. It feels good!

[brittie_85]

Hi I'm in Calgary too!!
New to this whole DS thing, just joined a few mins ago.
Are you finding it easy to get ahold of CDs?? It seems there is no physical market for it here, and many places online don't ship to Canada!!

[raelynn]

Hi I'm in Calgary too!!
New to this whole DS thing, just joined a few mins ago.
Are you finding it easy to get ahold of CDs?? It seems there is no physical market for it here, and many places online don't ship to Canada!!

I've bought almost all my stash from FSOT here on DS. I got to try all sorts of different dipes too until I found my faves, and then stocked up on those ones. I've had great luck reselling locally too - so I didn't lose money having to ship them to buyers off here.

[brittie_85]

So from experience, what have you found your favorite kind to be?
I'm not really on a budget, but I figured I could get some a bit cheaper than buying brand-new, because I'm not thrilled about spending 2-300 right away, but I know I need quite a few for the newborn days ahead of me :)

[daisy0306]

:cowwave: Hi! Welcome to DS! If you check out the Canada FSOT you'll find a lot of threads about canadian websites that sell CD's. Have fun learning the forum!

[cearanskylar]

Yeah another Calgarian!!

There are several people in town selling their CD you just have to know where to look.

We do have a few stores that sell CD. Bo Bebe has several stores from far NW to far SW. Community Natural Foods carries gDiapers and Walmart actually carries covers, liners and flats. There are a few consignments stores as well that carry new CD and used CD.

Let me know if you are wanting any more info on these places

rjsomers@shaw.ca

What types and sizes are you looking for??


I have gotten half of my CD locally and half from FSOT.

[Rannensmom]

I'm in WA, but I couldn't help it.....

:whistle: :whistle:Alberta bound, Alberta bound, it's good to be Alberta bound :whistle: :whistle: :bolt:

[rawheid]

if you're handy you can always make you're own diapers. I use the verybaby pattern and I love it. I also have the cuddlebuns pattern, it is a onesize and it isn't my favorite but a good diaper none the less.

[daisy0306]

I'm in WA, but I couldn't help it.....

:whistle: :whistle:Alberta bound, Alberta bound, it's good to be Alberta bound :whistle: :whistle: :bolt:

where are you off to? :goodvibes:

[loves_to_travel]

I'm an Edmonton mom too..well close enough, Fot Saskatchewan really!

[mmmom]

Add me to the list of Edmonton moms, seems there are quite a few of us

[raelynn]

Add me to the list of Edmonton moms, seems there are quite a few of us

Heya! How's it going? How did your DD like the sock monkey?

[mmmom]

Heya! How's it going? How did your DD like the sock monkey?

She absolutely loved it and it has become her best friend. She has named it Socky and he comes everywhere, I actually caught her trying to sneak him into the bath the other day:giggle:

[raelynn]

She absolutely loved it and it has become her best friend. She has named it Socky and he comes everywhere, I actually caught her trying to sneak him into the bath the other day:giggle:

:spit: Too funny! I'm glad she loves it :mrgreen:

[Jz_Doll]

hi mama, what part of Nfld? My hubby is newfie :goodvibes:
Mine too!
We are taking our Baby girl back there for her Christening this summer.

(living in Medicine Hat)

Rose

[ajohnson45]

Newbie here from Lethbridge!! Born and raised in Calgary, but currently residing in Lethbridge to attend UofL. Very possibley the only CDer here, no not really, but there's not many of us it seems.

[Jz_Doll]

I'm in WA, but I couldn't help it.....

:whistle: :whistle:Alberta bound, Alberta bound, it's good to be Alberta bound :whistle: :whistle: :bolt:

You know I am a huge mush when it comes to songs, and after seeing that video, I always get a teary behind the eyes when I hear this song. Something about everybody giving that nod as they go by... reminds me of living in the country between Whitecourt and Mayerthorpe when I was a kid.

[rawheid]

Paul Brandt has the best songs doesn't he?

[Randene]

I'm here! From Sherwood Park (right outside of Edmonton). :thumbsup:

[Calgary SHAM]

Calgary all the way! :D I'm surprised there aren't more of us here..... kind of. :giggle:

[sahmofthree]

Ponoka here! I noticed there's another mama in Lacombe, only ten minutes away from me! TONS from Edmonton and Calgary (hello!). If you don't mind me asking, where do most of you purchase your cd's from? Stores around here? (Just checking who my competition is, lol, I have my own online store.)

[rawheid]

Hi Amanda, I'm the lacombe mom. Its neat that there is someone close that also CD'ers. Good luck in your business

[sahmofthree]

Hi Amanda, I'm the lacombe mom. Its neat that there is someone close that also CD'ers. Good luck in your business

Thanks! Yeah, I had never heard of anyone who cd's, until I started! There's a lot more cding mamas out there than I realized! What type of dipes do you use? I was a pocket lover (HH, BG, and DB mostly) but I'm switching over to the fitteds and wool love!! I can't wait until summer when I can let my little man run around in his new mutts and GM's!

[ttachuk]

We're just outside of Sherwood Park.

[daisy0306]

:bump: for all the newbies:goodvibes:

[Griffinsmom]

:cowwave: I'm in St. Albert.

Hey- for those of you that have sold locally, what site did you advertise on? I need to sell my BGOS locally they'll be practically FFS if I mail all those inserts:cry:

[caroferris]

I'm in Calgary! :wave:

I just sold some BGOS on kijiji - they went super fast!

[aqua_jellybean]

:wave: Southern Alberta here!

[Mooky]

Cool, add me to the Calgary list! I'm #5 I think??

[NaturalUrbanMama]

Edmonton here.

St Albert mom selling BGOS - kijiji, usededmonton, craigslist - if you belong to ASAC, Babywearing group, etc, those are good places too - you can list for free in Birth Issues.

[jess152]

Southern Alberta here...Crowsnest Pass. :) Hi!

My 15 month old has a fair sized stash of diapers all bought on these FSOT boards. Just over here now looking for an ERGO...

[eco-baby]

I'm from Beaumont (Right outside Edmonton).

I just bought a bunch of dipes off of Kijiji, and saw an add on used Edmonton, that went up and sold in about 10 mins.

[daisy0306]

:goodvibes:

[Griffinsmom]

Thanks for the info everyone. Natural-urbanmama - great site! I didn't know about several of those stores.

[Trin]

Edmonton Mama's I need some help... Does anybody know of any stores besides BRU and Echildren that sell Britax car seats in the city?

[naivete]

if you look on the britax website to see retailers, Baby Sam (780-988-6438) is a britax retailer, as is "Kid's Furniture Gallery" (780-435-5472)

[Trin]

Oh Thanks!!

[aqua_jellybean]

Do you have a Bo Bebe? They have them as well. Though I found that the price is the same across the board, sales are hard to find I hear.

[Trin]

Nope, No Bo Bebe here...

Baby Sam doesn't have any in stock and I am going to Edmonton on Friday so that sucks.. Kids Furniture Gallery isn't open today so I can't call and see what they have in! I guess this makes my decision on which one to get easier!

[ALovelyStart]

Another where to buy question!
Any store in Calgary carry Snappi's! I like to get just one or two and I hate to have to pay crazy canuck shipping on such a little thing! (But also don't want to drive all over looking...might as well spend gas money on shipping!:thumbsup: )

[caroferris]

Bo Bebe in Calgary definitely carries Snappis...now that I think about it, I believe I have only seen them at the Crowfoot location, not the Market Mall one.

[cearanskylar]

Hey Everyone

Out of necessity I started a Calgary/Alberta cloth diaper addict group.

If Anyone is interested let me know.

[mamaoncemore]

Edmonton here :) Anyone know where I can get some semi-cheap prefolds in town? They are so expensive to ship! The only ones i've found are at Earth's General Store, and those organic ones are a bit too rich for my blood. Thanks!

[Trin]

Try Bosom Babies (http://www.bosom-babies.com/baby_cloth_diapers.htm)

They have more stuff in the store then on the site..

[rawheid]

There is another online baby store that may allow local pickup

http://www.thebabymarketplace.com/

[rawheid]

Ok I need some help, I've been trying to figure out prefold shipping on the diaper chatter forum, but the prob is that everyone who helps is from the US and they don't know about our stupid shipping costs. So for those of you who actually us prefolds, where do you get them? I'd love new but I don't have to go that route. I'm in Lacombe and I just don't know where to shop and price out prefolds without breaking the bank. Can anyone help?

[cearanskylar]

I've been looking too.

Our local shops charge $3 each and up for a prefold!!!

When I price it out it was cheaper to order from little lion as a one stop shop get your covers etc.

I am actually going to start using my cache of diaper making stuff and make a bunch but I do need to buy some.

PS - I am in Calgary, AB

[rawheid]

I've been making fitteds too but I really wanted to add some prefolds to the stash and I jsut can't afford to. At used $25/doz from a diaper service I can make a lot of fitteds. Shipping really sucks. I was thinking about going through a coop to buy prefolds and they sent me this link http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/ce_003.htm#ep2041503 and for lets say 4 doz prefolds (approx 10 lbs) it was goint to cost $72. I can make a ton of fitteds for that price. I'd even consider making prefolds at that price. If I could get prefold twill at fabricland for a good price.

[babyblessed]

hi mamas!
i'm new here....just thought I'd pop my reply in and say hello :) I know a few of you from other boards, and I like this one already (bought some FOE yesterday on here!)

[Bumby]

I'm jealous! I was born and raised in Edmonton, but DH and I moved up to Fort McMurray 3.5 years ago so I could go to school. I can't wait to move back home!

I am in Fort McMurray too!!! I kinda like it here though.

[Katiebear]

I'm from Alberta, as well! :)

I got my prefolds from parentingbynature.com... but they're not cheap, and unless you order a whack of stuff, it's $7 for shipping :(

[CassidysMommy]

--I'm a Calgary Mama---But hoping to convince hubby to move anywhere but here in the near future.

[jasy]

I'm new here! Expecting my first in December but am super exciting to start CDing and have already started my stash!

Oh and I guess I should say, I live in Edmonton

[MelDM]

I am in Fort McMurray too!!! I kinda like it here though.

Good to see other Fort McMurray moms!! I feel like I'm the only CDing mama in this town!

[daisy0306]

:bumpsign: cause I saw some ab mamas posting tonight. :welcome:

[C-MaeMama]

Originally from Fort MAc, now living in Red Deer!

[danou]

Hi girls-
I'm in Fort Mac for the time being. Soon (by the end of this summer) we're moving down to Calgary area.
I had no idea there were cd'ers in fm!
d:)

[kaireece]

Hi! New here:-) Just started CD'ing my 15 month old:mrgreen:

[daisy0306]

Hi! New here:-) Just started CD'ing my 15 month old:mrgreen:

:welcome: Where are you in Alberta?

[kaireece]

St. Albert:mrgreen: (right outside Edmonton). Thanks for the welcome:goodvibes:

[CassidysMommy]

Would any Calgary mamas be interested in a tye-dye party? Chip in a couple bucks (Only to supply dye) and get together and create? We could do prefolds, flats, fitteds, onesies, tshirts...anything! Any interest?---PM me I'd love to see if we could get a group together

[cearanskylar]

I'd be in for a dyeing party but I'm waiting for all my dye. I have a ton of Dylon coming and waiting for an order list to get more from a US mama (way cheaper).

It would be June for me.

I want to dye little gpants, prefolds, some bamboo fabs, motherease os

My friend would probably be in too to dye some things mainly prefolds I think maybe clothing.

[kflikkema]

I am in Calgary! Originally from Ottawa, ON though.

I might be up for some tie dying. I've never really done it before, surprisingly. I own quite a few tie dyed things.

[Fairy_Godmother]

I'm in Edmonton.

i'm not cloth diapering (my oldest 2 are potty trained and my youngest is almost there) but i have 2 friends on here that i help scope out some things for. that or just plain surprise them!

[sahmofthree]

Ok I need some help, I've been trying to figure out prefold shipping on the diaper chatter forum, but the prob is that everyone who helps is from the US and they don't know about our stupid shipping costs. So for those of you who actually us prefolds, where do you get them? I'd love new but I don't have to go that route. I'm in Lacombe and I just don't know where to shop and price out prefolds without breaking the bank. Can anyone help?

Hi there, I own an online cloth diaper store based in Ponoka and allow free pick-up for local customers. :goodvibes:

[rawheid]

Thanks for the offer, but I actually counted how many fitteds that I had currently made and believe it or not I have made 35 NB and I've cut out close to 24 smalls. I could hardly believe it!!! So I think that I should stop with the diapers. But I've been to your site and if I need anything I'll give you a call since I'm in Lacombe.

[*Erie*]

Hi Girls! I'm from Edmonton :)

[LittleB'sMom]

Hey all...I grew up in McMurray, 1 sis and 1 bro still there. DH grew up in Edmonton, so we are there every month. Currently residing in Peace River...only 1 thats posted from here!!!

[MelDM]

My husband was raised in peace river. My IL's still own a house out by the airport. I spent all of April over there :goodvibes:

[C-MaeMama]

Ok I need some help, I've been trying to figure out prefold shipping on the diaper chatter forum, but the prob is that everyone who helps is from the US and they don't know about our stupid shipping costs. So for those of you who actually us prefolds, where do you get them? I'd love new but I don't have to go that route. I'm in Lacombe and I just don't know where to shop and price out prefolds without breaking the bank. Can anyone help?

In Springbrook, online @ yougrowbaby.com $1.50 !!

[rawheid]

thanks, I'll give it some thought.

[houseofboys]

another Fort McMurray mama :wave:

[Bumby]

another Fort McMurray mama :wave:


Hey Fort McMurray Mamma. Do you go to the hub? I saw a lady at the waterpark on Canada Day with her son in a BG... I almost went up to her to talk about CDing, but my DH wanted to leave :headscratch:

[houseofboys]

No, but that could have been a friend of mine. She uses BGs thanks to my helpful advise :D

How young was he? Her little guy is around 21 months.

[Bumby]

No, but that could have been a friend of mine. She uses BGs thanks to my helpful advise :D

How young was he? Her little guy is around 21 months.

21 months sound about right actually. they were a yellow BG, funny ho small the world is,

[MelDM]

Hey Fort mcmurray mamas! It's so nice to see some of you around! I've never seen anyone in Fort McMurray that cloth diapers!

[danou]

Hey that was me!!!!
Yes my guy was running around in bg! We forgot our bathing suit!
I'd love to connect with you.
d;)

[rawheid]

That's really neat that you found each other! I haven't run into anyone yet that cloth diapers when I go out in public. I always wonder what people think when I'm changing DS in a public washroom though.

[C-MaeMama]

ahh fort mac...so glad i'll never go back! sorry mamas! :giggle2: did you mamas grow up there or move for the work sitch? i was born there, schooled there...

[MammaKoz]

I'm in Medicine Hat. Any other Medicine Hat Mama's out there?

I'm originally from Calgary and then before that I lived on the island (Port Alice) and actually grew up just outside of Vancouver. :D I love the prairies but I'll always be a West Coast girl at heart. :goodvibes:

[MelDM]

ahh fort mac...so glad i'll never go back! sorry mamas! :giggle2: did you mamas grow up there or move for the work sitch? i was born there, schooled there...

I was born and raised in Edmonton, but came up here to go to school. So much easier to get into Keyano than U of A, or grant mac! :giggle: We're leaving as soon as I graduate :thumbsup:

[Aglette]

I'm from Grande Prairie, AB. Mom to 3 great kids... 6 y.o.boy, 4 y.o. boy and my baby was born March 3, 2008.

[mommyspot]

Hey ladies, I used to frequent diaperswappers a while ago and couldn't find ANY local moms!! But I am back now looking for new diapers, and am so glad there are so many local cding moms. I am in Fort Saskatchewan (just north of edmonton).

[LittleB'sMom]

ahh fort mac...so glad i'll never go back! sorry mamas! :giggle2: did you mamas grow up there or move for the work sitch? i was born there, schooled there...

I second that!! :giggle2: I wasn't born in the mac but moved there in '83 and finally left for good in '02. I've gone back once for my little bro's grad in '05. I really hope to NEVER go back.

Good on the mama's still there and liking it! But if I was still there i'd be :lostit:

[spicey_mom]

I'm from Edmonton and grew up in Grande Cache! Nice to see so many people on here

[korbinmyworld]

I am from Grande Prairie!!! Hi!

[Prairiemom]

I'm from Brooks, Hi everyone!!!

[missamanda]

I'm in Grimshaw! 1.5hrs from Grande Prairie and about 5.5 hours north of edmonton!

[LilBeanBaby]

hey there! I'm Laura from St. Albert (just north of Edmonton). :) Started CDing with my lil man when he was 7 months old. My mom made me a couple dozen fitteds and I use Bummis covers. Now I'm building a little stash for our new one (Apr 09). Thinking I may try prefolds - heard a lot of good stuff about bamboo, but I can't afford the $12 - $18 a pop:eek:... anyone know a place to buy bamboo fabric that doesn't charge ridiculous for shipping?? :confused:

[LittleB'sMom]

I'm in Grimshaw! 1.5hrs from Grande Prairie and about 5.5 hours north of edmonton!

Hi Neighbour...I'm in Peace River....Glad to see someone close!

[jasy]

hey there! I'm Laura from St. Albert (just north of Edmonton). :) Started CDing with my lil man when he was 7 months old. My mom made me a couple dozen fitteds and I use Bummis covers. Now I'm building a little stash for our new one (Apr 09). Thinking I may try prefolds - heard a lot of good stuff about bamboo, but I can't afford the $12 - $18 a pop:eek:... anyone know a place to buy bamboo fabric that doesn't charge ridiculous for shipping?? :confused:


Check out clothdiaperseh.com they have bamboo and their shipping prices are reasonable, they also have some really great diapers.

Oh and I'm from Edmonton.

[MelDM]

I'm in Grimshaw! 1.5hrs from Grande Prairie and about 5.5 hours north of edmonton!

I know quite a few people from there :mrgreen: My DH lived right by the airport and went to school in Peace River.

[mcsteph]

Hi! I'm from Lethbridge! I see there are a few of you that also live here! :thumbsup:

[Nel]

Hey everyone!! Im In Red Deer. I was in Calgary and then Fort McMurray where my son was born. In March we moved to Red Deer :)

[rawheid]

Red Deer is a great place. We lived there for 2 1/2 years. We moved to Lacombe about 1 1/2 years ago. I love that I can shop in Red Deer and still be home by lunch.

[rawheid]

Anyone else baffled by the CVS coupon thing from the states? How are these women saving so much money? and why isn't there something like that here?

[mommyspot]

what are CVS coupons?

[rawheid]

I keep seeing these threads about women using coupons. I think CVS is a drug store. If you go to the thrifty families section that's all you seem to see is threads about CVS.

[cindylou1979]

I'm in Airdrie, about 10 minutes north of calgary. I have paypal questions if someone wouldn't mind helping me out. I don't understand the difference between funded and non funded paypal!

Good to see so many alberta mommas out there!

[rawheid]

Hi, funded means that the money comes out of your bank account instead of a credit card. there are no fees if you pay with money out of your bank account.

[cindylou1979]

that is what I have been doing! Excellent! Thanks a ton!

[Lareina]

Hi all,

I just thought I'd drop in and say Hi... I live in Fort Saskatchewan and am pretty new to this whole CDing thing but loving it. I never realized how easy it was!! And there are soooo many cute ones out there! I can't wait to put my DD in more dresses to show off her little tushie! hehehe

[Christinaplus4]

I'm in Cardston! But, of course, I am frequently in Lethbridge.

Christina

[cloverd]

I'm in Calgary. Hi!

[pipsamfran]

In Calgary too, rotten weather with littles this week!!!
Oh and bobebe sells snugtofit and the unbleached are 9.99 and work amazing! great fitted

[daisy0306]

Anyone else baffled by the CVS coupon thing from the states? How are these women saving so much money? and why isn't there something like that here?

ME!! How does that store stay open??

I am from Grande Prairie!!! Hi!

Come back!! I'm here, too! :banghead:

[x403momx]

One more Calgary mom to add to the list.

[JoycePoon]

One mom-to-be from Cochrane (just outside of Calgary); I moved from Vancouver to be with hubby who's been going to school here for a year now. We're expecting our first baby on or around the 21st, so I'm hoping my prefolds and covers get here soon!

[lbell]

Hi, Im from Red Deer, about an hour and a half north or Calgary.

[mich]

I am living in Calgary - amazed to find very few daycares that will accept cloth diapers!

[deshablue]

We're in Calgary!
I was wondering if any Alberta Mamas had tried Basic Red Detergent from Safeway - We are currently using Counrty Safe, but the Basic Red comes in A HUGE bucket and it looks like it doesn't have any additives!

[heatherslove]

I'm in Medicine Hat!

[stinkerbabies]

Another northerner...I'm from Smith.

[lorijaclyn]

hey i'm from Fort mcMurray! I Live in red Deer right now but are planning a move soon.


hi Raelynn!

I'm from Red Deer too!!!

[Jessica Nienhuis]

I'm in Grande Cache, is anyone else out there from here?

[daisy0306]

We're in Calgary!
I was wondering if any Alberta Mamas had tried Basic Red Detergent from Safeway - We are currently using Counrty Safe, but the Basic Red comes in A HUGE bucket and it looks like it doesn't have any additives!

I haven't but I'd like to check it out :) Did you try it?

[Button]

I live in Leduc and I am planning on Moving to Edmonton really soon! It is really nice to see other parents from Alberta on here!

[lemurkinsmommy]

I'm a newbie mommy from Lethbridge!

[Leslie Napastuk]

Ok I need some help, I've been trying to figure out prefold shipping on the diaper chatter forum, but the prob is that everyone who helps is from the US and they don't know about our stupid shipping costs. So for those of you who actually us prefolds, where do you get them? I'd love new but I don't have to go that route. I'm in Lacombe and I just don't know where to shop and price out prefolds without breaking the bank. Can anyone help?

Hi,
I'm in Red Deer. I got my prefolds at Baby Pops. They sell Bummis kits and 6 packs of prefolds. Hope this helps. I think they have a web site as well.
Any other Red Deer cd'ers?

[kidsmartmom]

I'm from Red Deer too!!!

I'm also in Red Deer! Originally from Nova Scotia.

[DillyDay]

HI! i'm a new mom in edmonton! looks like there is alot of people around! and a few i know already!

[bugnbear]

Born and Raised and still living in Calgary :D good to see some fellow albertans on here :goodvibes:

[DillyDay]

i know! there are so many moms out there! WHO KNEW!

[Bumby]

GO ALBERTA!!!

[acornsandoaks]

I'm just north of GP :yay:

[LittleB'sMom]

I'm just north of GP :yay:

Where abouts??

[acornsandoaks]

Hines Creek, over by Fairview :)

[Button]

HI! i'm a new mom in edmonton! looks like there is alot of people around! and a few i know already!



What side of Edmonton? I just moved to Ellerslie

[Button]

HI! i'm a new mom in edmonton! looks like there is alot of people around! and a few i know already!

What part of Edmonton? I just moved to Ellerslie

[trigail]

I live in Calgary!

[DillyDay]

What part of Edmonton? I just moved to Ellerslie

i'm the opposite side of the city!

i'm in the kennsington area. up by northgate and such.

[KimProbable]

Another Edmonton mom here! I grew up out in Sherwood Park and we're now living on the Southside. Nice to see so many Edmontonians!

[Button]

Another Edmonton mom here! I grew up out in Sherwood Park and we're now living on the Southside. Nice to see so many Edmontonians!


Maybe we should habe a play date one day!

[lasquttiroots]

Hi,
I just joined DS and I'm Still figguring this out but it's nice to know there are some other Alberta moms out there. I grew up in BC but have lived in Calgary area for 10 years now, currently in Airdrie and loving it here!

[daisy0306]

Hi mama, I grew up in BC as well :) Welcome to DS

[singingpraises7]

Just noticed this thread. I thought I was the only CD'ing mom in Alberta. Nobody I know CD's

[LittleB'sMom]

Hines Creek, over by Fairview :)

I'm in Peace River!

[jerenaud]

I'm in Peace River!

How exciting! I'm in McLennan, about 45 minutes in the other direction. But we're often in PR - there's not a lot available here. Now I know 2 people in PR who use cloth!

Erica

[forEeeeva]

I'm here in St. Albert and all new to diaperswappers... Anyone care to inform me how this all works?

[maddiesmum]

Just noticed this thread. I thought I was the only CD'ing mom in Alberta. Nobody I know CD's

lmao...i'm just outside of edmonton. i cloth diaper most of the time. i have 3 kids under 3 and sometimes the pain of my power bill drying the diapers is too much in the winter. any thoughts on that given our climate? i like to hang on the line in the summer but with 8 months of winter...well...you all know how it is:giggle:

[maddiesmum]

I'm here in St. Albert and all new to diaperswappers... Anyone care to inform me how this all works?

ok..this is how it works...when your kids are napping or your newborn wakes you up in the night and you can't sleep...you go on this site and you shop and look for some way for your diapers not to smell...:thumbsup: :giggle:

[daisy0306]

lmao...i'm just outside of edmonton. i cloth diaper most of the time. i have 3 kids under 3 and sometimes the pain of my power bill drying the diapers is too much in the winter. any thoughts on that given our climate? i like to hang on the line in the summer but with 8 months of winter...well...you all know how it is:giggle:

I line dry inside in the winter, too :) I hang them up at night and in the morning they are almost dry and the go in the dryer for about 20-30 mins to finish up.

ok..this is how it works...when your kids are napping or your newborn wakes you up in the night and you can't sleep...you go on this site and you shop and look for some way for your diapers not to smell...:thumbsup: :giggle:

or you buy and sell like a woman possessed so you have pp to stalk the next great thing :roflmbo:

[Bumby]

I am super excited that the cd population is getting bigger up here in Fort McMurray!!! We are growing. I made 2 converts this week, lol

[micksbabe]

I'm in Medicine Hat. Any other Medicine Hat Mama's out there?

I'm originally from Calgary and then before that I lived on the island (Port Alice) and actually grew up just outside of Vancouver. :D I love the prairies but I'll always be a West Coast girl at heart. :goodvibes:



I am from Medicine Hat!! Just found this site. We are expecting our first and I am really interested in cding!!

[raelynn]

What part of Edmonton? I just moved to Ellerslie

I'm on the southside too. And I know DillyDay and KimProbable in real life. :giggle:

[Button]

I'm on the southside too. And I know DillyDay and KimProbable in real life. :giggle:

That is awesome! :thumbsup: I know Trin in real life from High School, but that is about it and she lives over two hours away:cry: ! How old are your little ones? My DS is 9.5 Months!

[LadyBlue]

I'm in Edmonton. Just moved from Abbotsfield to Mill Woods. Previously I've lived in Grande Cache, Calgary, Red Deer, Whitecourt, Three Hills & Airdrie.

Haven't been doing cloth for awhile because of moving & not having covers big enough since ds3 grew out of the nb's I made. Think I'm going to have to break down & buy *shudder* covers. lol I only have home sewn prefolds & a bunch of one size fitteds my mom made for diapers, so I use disposables at night. I also do part time ec.

[DillyDay]

I'm on the southside too. And I know DillyDay and KimProbable in real life. :giggle:

lies! lies i say!! XD haha raelynn is awesome!

[Carey-Anne]

I'm also in Edmonton:)

[Leecia]

I'm here in Grande Prairie! :)

[Pompoms]

I'm just outside of Dawson Creek about an hour or so from Grande Prairie (on the Rycroft/Spirit River side)

[CanadianSkittle]

I'm also an Edmonton mommy, northside. I can't believe there are so many CD's in Edmonton!

[momtoesther]

lmao...i'm just outside of edmonton. i cloth diaper most of the time. i have 3 kids under 3 and sometimes the pain of my power bill drying the diapers is too much in the winter. any thoughts on that given our climate? i like to hang on the line in the summer but with 8 months of winter...well...you all know how it is:giggle:

We have a big basement so I had my hubbie string up some clothlines. I line dry then fluff in the the dryer.
What direction out of Edmonton are you? I'm from Thorsby, 45 minutes SW.

[daisy0306]

I'm here in Grande Prairie! :)

OMG another GP mama?? I pm'd you!

[Carey-Anne]

lmao...i'm just outside of edmonton. i cloth diaper most of the time. i have 3 kids under 3 and sometimes the pain of my power bill drying the diapers is too much in the winter. any thoughts on that given our climate? i like to hang on the line in the summer but with 8 months of winter...well...you all know how it is:giggle:

I actually have a metal clothes rack in hallway upstairs and will hang them dry all year long there. Sometimes I hang them in the bathroom on the shower curtain rack or on bedroom drawers if I run out of room. :giggle2: It helps if you can put in dryer for a bit to fluff them up after or else partly dry them in dryer and then hang them up to finish drying. Our basement is way too cool to dry anything down there :giggle:

[ajohnson45]

Hello Alberta mamas!!!

I've been away from DS for a bit but I'm back and super excited to get all CD crazy again, LOL!!

[CountryBabyMomma]

Hello! I am in Red Deer.

[starchaser]

Hey there everyone!!!!:hugs: Im in Edmonton!:goodvibes:

[MumMums]

I live near Westlock on a farm. Still pretty new to the whole CD thing...almost 5 months and I'm still learning but very glad I switched.

Michelle
Mom to Elora (11/03), Noah (05/05), Jada (02/07) & Nate (12/08)

[rachandsoph]

I'm in Slave Lake! I know I recognized at least one other Mama here from another board that I'm on.:goodvibes:

[YummyMummyof2]

Newbi from Lethbridge!:p

[Tristyn.Carpenter]

New to Cloth Diapers Here in Edmonton.....but so far loving it. My girlfriend is a cding mom and she talked about it so much I fell in love with it. I just never realized how hard it was to find them and not pay an arm and a leg for them. As my DH is in school right now so money is tight.

[Pompoms]

I like in Alberta wayyyyyy up north in the Spirit River/Dawson Creek area
And hear all about money being tight. We really want to have a 3rd but not sure if its affordable.

[Tristyn.Carpenter]

I like in Alberta wayyyyyy up north in the Spirit River/Dawson Creek area
And hear all about money being tight. We really want to have a 3rd but not sure if its affordable.

I totally know what you mean. We would love to have a third Child my DH has always wanted four but it just never seems to be affordable in this day. we would love to try for that little girl but we are on the fence about having another one because of money. Thats kinda why i decided to switch to cding because it is way cheaper in the end for diapering.

[Lareina]

New to Cloth Diapers Here in Edmonton.....but so far loving it. My girlfriend is a cding mom and she talked about it so much I fell in love with it. I just never realized how hard it was to find them and not pay an arm and a leg for them. As my DH is in school right now so money is tight.

If you're not against ebay diapers, I ordered a bunch of Coolababy All-in-one's and I love them (AND they are very affordable compared to some). Will probably be ordering some more for this little guy (on the way) too. My friend runs diapersupply.ca and she has second hand diapers listed on her site too if you want to check that out. It is hard to do it frugally but it can be done.

[daisy0306]

Sears carries kushies, not the best diapers but affordable. Also try kijiji.ca for used diapers :)

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/

[Tristyn.Carpenter]

Thanks everyone that is awesome I actully found some on here today. It's an awesome sight.

[lemurkinsmommy]

Newbi from Lethbridge!:p

hehe!! I totally recognized that cutie!!! :giggle:

[YummyMummyof2]

hehe!! I totally recognized that cutie!!! :giggle:

hehe did you??:p

[bicron101]

i'm in edmonton as well... oh but i visit airdrie often

[hkenny]

Hi from Fort Saskatchewan! I grew up here and in sherwood park. lived in e-town in the SW for about 4 yrs ( rutherford) but back to the fort for hubbies work.

Wow- no idea there were so many cding mama's around! its nice to see!! I am tired of friends calling me a hippie!

[MissCourtneyPaige]

I'm in Edmonton too! relatively new to CDing :D I love it so far.

[diaperangel]

Edmonton mamas,

we are considering a move out your way. I am from Vancouver, but lived in Calgary for 10 yrs and loved it...

Can you tell me what you love about Edmonton. What's it like? And where should I look for a house if I want a nice family oriented area???

THANKS!!!:goodvibes:

[LadyBlue]

Mill Woods is a great area.

[rawheid]

hello, I'm a ALBERTA Mom here too. My sister lives in Millwoods and they are going to CD their upcoming 1st baby. I'm so excited for her. She's going to use my newborn and small diapers and we're going to make her their own med/large diapers.

[Kaitlyn1]

Hi ladies!
I'm a newbie mom just figuring out this cloth diaper stuff. I never thought I'd ever get so excited about diapers! :)
Anyway I'm from the Olds area, which is between RedDeer and Calgary.
Nice to meet you all!

[bicron101]

me too!

[benjaminsmom]

Wow graet to see all the new mommas!

[LG1385]

I'm just outside Edmonton. First baby, so haven't used cloth diapers before but am eager to try it out. Been looking around for good deals.

[Bumby]

I thought I would update. I moved from Fort McMurray to Red Deer. Super excited about it too, RD rocks! My grandopening sale is on until the end of Feb.

Welcome to the new mamas out there

[mom2trevor]

Hi moms!!

My family and I recently moved to Calgary from BC.. So far we're enjoying it, but havent met any other moms and kids my sons age :( We're in the SE, so if any of you are down this way with kids close to 2 years I would love to set up a play date!!! I also have a one month old little boy.. :)