Hi, I am totally new to the board but always looking to meet local Moms.
My name is Katie and I live in Washougal. I actually grew up in N. Vancouver but moved to Portland when I was 17. My family (my DH, 23 month old son, and new bean (edd. 6-7-8)) moved back to the Washington side about a year and a half ago.
I am an avid seamstress, gardener, reader, yoga student and new to making cloth diapers. My new bean will be exclusively cloth!!
Humm...I seem to have written a personal add.
Tell me and others about yourself!:mrgreen:
exquisitebones
03-06-2008, 12:19 AM
HELLO!
yay someone made a vancouver thread! :)
welcome to DS!! I make diapers too.. well kind of I am learning so I can make them for the baby I am having in a month!
I have a 21 month old and I am due in april!
welcome :)
catlady10
03-07-2008, 01:59 PM
Looks like you and I are about in the same boat for for kiddos! I also have a boy and am going to have a girl! I started my stash for my new one about 6 weeks ago. It has been a slow process but I just finished 4 newborn fitteds this morning! They are so tiny and fluffy! They will probably fit for a whole 2 weeks;) Oh, well! I have several (about 10) others in process, all in a small size. I have just been having a hard time deciding on patterns/ types/ layers...etc. Diapers sure are fun to make though!
I have a zillion other projects going on too! Eee Gad! I do not know when I will get them all done. I need to make the new one a bed set. Switch out the nursery to the girly stuff and get my little man moved in to his big boy room! Good think his new furniture is coming in the next couple of weeks. I am not sure I am looking forward to the bigboy bed transition.
Thanks for the reply and Welcome. Now where are the rest of the Couve' mommies hidding.
drocker
03-09-2008, 11:17 PM
I'm here, I'm here!!! :goodvibes: I'm in Fishers Landing, not too far from Washougal. Oh! LO is crying. Will write more later!
catlady10
03-10-2008, 06:09 PM
Oh! Fishers Landing!! That is so close! Do you sew diapers?
exquisitebones
03-11-2008, 12:35 AM
Looks like you and I are about in the same boat for for kiddos! I also have a boy and am going to have a girl! I started my stash for my new one about 6 weeks ago. It has been a slow process but I just finished 4 newborn fitteds this morning! They are so tiny and fluffy! They will probably fit for a whole 2 weeks;) Oh, well! I have several (about 10) others in process, all in a small size. I have just been having a hard time deciding on patterns/ types/ layers...etc. Diapers sure are fun to make though!
I have a zillion other projects going on too! Eee Gad! I do not know when I will get them all done. I need to make the new one a bed set. Switch out the nursery to the girly stuff and get my little man moved in to his big boy room! Good think his new furniture is coming in the next couple of weeks. I am not sure I am looking forward to the bigboy bed transition.
Thanks for the reply and Welcome. Now where are the rest of the Couve' mommies hidding.
Yeah I just cut all my diapers out, and have stacks of fabric cuts.. and i just assemble one as I go.. as I am working on it, I decide how many layers/soaker type. hahah. I have made about a dozen new born ones, although a few are gifts for friends.
I just got some supplies in teh mail to start making some covers too. My first one turned out pretty good. and so, I am gonna try again to make a few more. :D
and :hugegrin: :bliss: :yay: :banana: :singdance: I am getting a snap press on sunday from a friend for a few months!!!!!!!
I am SO excited, I hate hate hate velcro :giggle:
catlady10
03-11-2008, 10:28 AM
Yeah I just cut all my diapers out, and have stacks of fabric cuts.. and i just assemble one as I go.. as I am working on it, I decide how many layers/soaker type. hahah. I have made about a dozen new born ones, although a few are gifts for friends.
I just got some supplies in teh mail to start making some covers too. My first one turned out pretty good. and so, I am gonna try again to make a few more. :D
and :hugegrin: :bliss: :yay: :banana: :singdance: I am getting a snap press on sunday from a friend for a few months!!!!!!!
I am SO excited, I hate hate hate velcro :giggle:
A snap press! I am green!:mrgreen: I want one badly and the coop on yahooo that I have been looking to purchase from is closed to new members! BooHoo! I have some half snapped diapers right now too:headscratch: . The mama that snapped them for me is in Vancouver but is not responding to my emails any more. So sad. I was just looking at sending them out to be finished. I have some supplies on the way too! some new knit and velour and unfortunetly aplix. My husband does like hook and loop diapers better. He has a hard time getting his hands in the little diapers to snap them.
I have some PUL and FOE around waiting for me to make covers. I am not too sure I am looking forward to working with either. I also need to whip up a wet bag.
What pattern are you using? I have a few. Also my problem:giggle:
Oh, my boy has decided to wake up...better go.
Katie
drocker
03-11-2008, 11:51 AM
Oh! Fishers Landing!! That is so close! Do you sew diapers?
Not yet, but I just got a new serger and Shayla has got me thinking about it. ;)
drocker
03-11-2008, 11:52 AM
Yeah I just cut all my diapers out, and have stacks of fabric cuts.. and i just assemble one as I go.. as I am working on it, I decide how many layers/soaker type. hahah. I have made about a dozen new born ones, although a few are gifts for friends.
I just got some supplies in teh mail to start making some covers too. My first one turned out pretty good. and so, I am gonna try again to make a few more. :D
and :hugegrin: :bliss: :yay: :banana: :singdance: I am getting a snap press on sunday from a friend for a few months!!!!!!!
I am SO excited, I hate hate hate velcro :giggle:
Ooh Ahhh! Snap press! You are so lucky!
exquisitebones
03-11-2008, 12:56 PM
Ooh Ahhh! Snap press! You are so lucky!
well, its a temporary thing, but its on loan to me until august/sept area.. then if she doent want it back she will sell it too me. So here is hoping its MINE! :giggle: :thumbsup:
also, serger.. you are SO LUCKY!
I wish to high hell I had a serger
Katie - the PUL is a PiTA to work with, but its fun, and it looks good when finished. (i have only made one and its still useable :) )
I am using one pattern, I do side snaps. I made my own patterns.
But in general you can use your fitted pattern as a cover pattern and just take it in ever so slightly :D
hth.
also, if anyone ever wants to have a sewing circle :thumbsup:
exquisitebones
03-11-2008, 12:56 PM
anyone else think its funny that we are the only three who post here. :giggle:
catlady10
03-11-2008, 01:32 PM
well, its a temporary thing, but its on loan to me until august/sept area.. then if she doent want it back she will sell it too me. So here is hoping its MINE! :giggle: :thumbsup:
also, serger.. you are SO LUCKY!
I wish to high hell I had a serger
Katie - the PUL is a PiTA to work with, but its fun, and it looks good when finished. (i have only made one and its still useable :) )
I am using one pattern, I do side snaps. I made my own patterns.
But in general you can use your fitted pattern as a cover pattern and just take it in ever so slightly :D
hth.
also, if anyone ever wants to have a sewing circle :thumbsup:
Heck yeah I am all for a sewing circle! I have a serger too! And baby I know how to use it! Lets set it up! How well does your son do with you sewing and him being second? Mine is okay for a bit depending on if he is in a new place and how many new toys he is presented with. If we do it on a weekend though my husband can watch my "little bit".
catlady10
03-11-2008, 01:36 PM
Come on SW Washington ladies!! This is not an exclusive club! Join us please!
exquisitebones
03-12-2008, 12:01 AM
august does ok with with me sewing. but yeah, on sundays tim can watch august. :D but.. I am pretty open!
I want a serger SEW bad! lol :giggle: I want to try out some snap in soakers, but the T&T looks silly with a soaker.
i need me a serger!
CourtneyinAlaska
03-12-2008, 02:05 AM
anyone else think its funny that we are the only three who post here. :giggle:
ahem. four.
:lostit:
catlady10
03-12-2008, 09:16 AM
august does ok with with me sewing. but yeah, on sundays tim can watch august. :D but.. I am pretty open!
I want a serger SEW bad! lol :giggle: I want to try out some snap in soakers, but the T&T looks silly with a soaker.
i need me a serger!
Well, you should be able to PM me so we can set a date to sew...I figure the sooner the better for you. I have Sunday the 23rd open. Or various weekdays. Liam is really good with other kids (he is passive) or sadly is happy to watch Baby Einstien movies too (and totaly ignore other kids). :blush: I have a sewing room with my machine and serger set up. Or if you are more comforfable I can pack the serger. When in April are you due?
WELCOME! Courtney! Glad to see another Vancouver lady on here!
catlady10
03-12-2008, 09:18 AM
ahem. four.
:lostit:
I love the name Lucy! I wanted to name this new one Lucy but my DH shot me down.
exquisitebones
03-12-2008, 11:18 AM
Katie - yeah august LOVES playing with other kids. I close my shop on sundays adn mondays. so those are my most available days :)
and I am open on the 23rd as well I think.. (will ahve to double check on easter vigil activities..)
andI can bring my portable machine, and hey hey hey.. maybe even my snap press!! hahah.
catlady10
03-12-2008, 12:00 PM
Katie - yeah august LOVES playing with other kids. I close my shop on sundays adn mondays. so those are my most available days :)
and I am open on the 23rd as well I think.. (will ahve to double check on easter vigil activities..)
andI can bring my portable machine, and hey hey hey.. maybe even my snap press!! hahah.
I am a horrible Catholic! I did not even consider that was Easter Sunday. Not like I am going to church :blush: I still have not even baptised Liam(double :blush: :blush: ). and I have a priest in the family. I do have the white linen to make his outfit though :thumbsup: . Maybe i'll cut it out today. Mondays are fine too. Maybe I will have to check out your shop. Liam does love an outting. Do you know if there is a fabric store other than Joann's in Vancouver? Maybe a cool quilt shop or something? I need to pick up more material for my little Ms's crib set.
drocker
03-12-2008, 01:42 PM
I would love to come too! My lack of sewing skills is embarassing, but I can fake it a little. :blush: I'd love to see a diaper being made since I want to try it.
And yay! There are four of us now! :wave:
catlady10
03-12-2008, 06:27 PM
I would love to come too! My lack of sewing skills is embarassing, but I can fake it a little. :blush: I'd love to see a diaper being made since I want to try it.
And yay! There are four of us now! :wave:
Of course you can pop by! Looks like it is going to be at my place. I am sure we will finish at least 1 diaper!
exquisitebones
03-13-2008, 01:23 AM
Katie- it was nice to meet you today.. you are catholic?
I am taking my first communion/confirmation on easter.. and getting august baptized.
dani, you should come too. more babies to play with :D
catlady10
03-13-2008, 09:14 AM
Katie- it was nice to meet you today.. you are catholic?
I am taking my first communion/confirmation on easter.. and getting august baptized.
dani, you should come too. more babies to play with :D
Yeper, I am a born and raised Catholic but not confirmed. Somehow I managed my way out of the classes. Liam will be baptized Greek Orthodox though. It is not much diffrerent from Catholisism. My DH is the Orthodox Greek.
DANI!! PM for the info on the get together! My room should support 3 ladies just fine.
Katie
catlady10
03-13-2008, 09:15 AM
Katie- it was nice to meet you today.. you are catholic?
I am taking my first communion/confirmation on easter.. and getting august baptized.
dani, you should come too. more babies to play with :D
Are you having him baptized at St. James in Vancouver?
exquisitebones
03-13-2008, 11:53 AM
yeah, the big one downtown :)
catlady10
03-13-2008, 12:23 PM
I may end up going there for Easter Service afterall. My Mom called this morning and said Easter is at my place.
drocker
03-13-2008, 03:12 PM
If you two decided on the 23rd, I can't make it. :cry: It's my hubby's 30th birthday so I can't sneak out of the house that day. If you do it another day though, I am game!
millerbaby07
03-13-2008, 08:01 PM
ok i'm new to the site sso forgive me i'm from Vancouver WA.. how do i join a group?
drocker
03-14-2008, 12:43 PM
ok i'm new to the site sso forgive me i'm from Vancouver WA.. how do i join a group?
It's a very difficult initiation process, like joining a fraternity. :giggle: Just kidding! No group here! Just calling all Vancouver moms! Consider yourself part of "the group" now! :thumbsup: Yay! We're getting bigger!
catlady10
03-15-2008, 08:51 AM
If you two decided on the 23rd, I can't make it. :cry: It's my hubby's 30th birthday so I can't sneak out of the house that day. If you do it another day though, I am game!
DANI, we are getting together Monday the 17th at my place. PM me and I will give you the rest of the info.
catlady10
03-15-2008, 08:52 AM
ok i'm new to the site sso forgive me i'm from Vancouver WA.. how do i join a group?
WELCOME! I believe we are now 5!! WooHoo :lostit: Where in Vancouver are you?
millerbaby07
03-16-2008, 10:49 PM
i ive near fourth plan and 162nd area
WELCOME! I believe we are now 5!! WooHoo :lostit: Where in Vancouver are you?
drocker
03-19-2008, 03:49 PM
Katie and Shayla, it was great to meet you! After I left, were you able to finish any diapers. Post pics if you did!
exquisitebones
03-19-2008, 07:31 PM
dani - no diapers.. hahaha. clearly we are disorganized.!
next time. oh next time! there will be diapers sewn!
myrrh
03-19-2008, 07:39 PM
Well, I thought I'd post here since we have a local thread going and I'm venturing back into 3 more years of cloth diapering :thumbsup: I know Dani and Shayla, but would love to meet more of you. :lostit:
catlady10
03-20-2008, 02:29 PM
Well, I thought I'd post here since we have a local thread going and I'm venturing back into 3 more years of cloth diapering :thumbsup: I know Dani and Shayla, but would love to meet more of you. :lostit:
Nice to have you here! Are you in Vancouver? Oh, looks like you are counting down the days to your new arrival! How exciting!
myrrh
03-20-2008, 07:02 PM
Nice to have you here! Are you in Vancouver? Oh, looks like you are counting down the days to your new arrival! How exciting!
I'm in Battle Ground, but go to Vancouver a lot. If I ever get a chance I want to make it to the Cloth Diaper Circle, but we'll have to see. Every kiddo I have, it gets harder and harder to find child care...go figure :giggle2:
drocker
03-21-2008, 01:49 PM
Well, I thought I'd post here since we have a local thread going and I'm venturing back into 3 more years of cloth diapering :thumbsup: I know Dani and Shayla, but would love to meet more of you. :lostit:
Hey Miranda! I haven't seen you around here! :goodvibes:
myrrh
03-22-2008, 01:51 AM
Hey Miranda! I haven't seen you around here! :goodvibes:
Hey! I mostly hang out for the wool, or when I need to upgrade diaper sizes. It's BAD for my paypal to be on here too much :blush: I've been getting some new wool for the baby before he gets here :goodvibes: As you can see by my post count, I mostly b/s/t, but don't post a lot :giggle:
exquisitebones
03-27-2008, 12:15 AM
Just wanted to let you know that we will be having another fun filled
Cloth Diaper Meet Up
at Boomba Toomba on April 6th at 1pm
for more info check out http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/vancouverdiapers
:D
catlady10
03-27-2008, 01:26 PM
Just wanted to let you know that we will be having another fun filled
Cloth Diaper Meet Up
at Boomba Toomba on April 6th at 1pm
for more info check out http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/vancouverdiapers
:D
WooHoo! I just joined that group and will try to be there for support!
exquisitebones
03-30-2008, 10:38 PM
where are all of our vancouver mamas at?!
exquisitebones
03-31-2008, 10:30 AM
YAY!
i am going to zenana today for my ultimate mama spa day!!!!!
i am going to be one happy fat preggo mama!!
if you have not been to zenana in portland you should check them out!
catlady10
03-31-2008, 10:00 PM
YAY!
i am going to zenana today for my ultimate mama spa day!!!!!
i am going to be one happy fat preggo mama!!
if you have not been to zenana in portland you should check them out!
Lucky bum! Geez I got to stay at home with a teething 2 year old! However, my snap press came today! Whoo Hoo! I have BIG diaper making plans tomorrow. I finished 4 diapers today and a cover and I have another 6 fitteds snapped and ready to sew. I need to make a few more covers but I might need a day to recoup from my first FOE expirence. The cover I made had 6 90 degree corners...maybe not a good choice for a first. I am going to make a Fatty Cakes cover next. I have a feeling it will be a lot more forgiving.
drocker
04-01-2008, 12:09 AM
Okay girls! I've cut out my very first diaper and I'm giving it a whirl. If nothing else, it will give you guys a good laugh when I show you! :giggle2: I serged the internal soaker (4 layers of flannel from a recycled receiving blanket). I actually did great around the curves for my first shot! I have to say I'm rather impressed, considering how nervous I was. Now if I could just get the thread tension right so it doesn't look like crap. Katie, what settings would you use for flannel? I played and played and played and PLAYED and just couldn't get it right. And differential feed? Stitch length? I'm lost. :lostit:
But so excited to be learning, yay!!!
exquisitebones
04-01-2008, 11:41 AM
heck yeah Dani!!! you can do it!
:D :D :D
are you usinga tutorial or pattern????
drocker
04-01-2008, 01:03 PM
heck yeah Dani!!! you can do it!
:D :D :D
are you usinga tutorial or pattern????
I'm using the darling diaper free newborn pattern, but it doesn't have instructions, so I'm looking at another tutorial online for hints.
drocker
04-01-2008, 01:10 PM
YAY!
i am going to zenana today for my ultimate mama spa day!!!!!
i am going to be one happy fat preggo mama!!
if you have not been to zenana in portland you should check them out!
Been there, LOVE IT! Hope you enjoy!
drocker
04-01-2008, 08:27 PM
I did it!!!!!:lostit: Just needs fasteners now. I'm ready to buy a snap press. I think I'm a little too excited. I better start with some aplix. :giggle:
Not perfect I know, but it's my first! I'm posting pics of various stages so you believe I made it. :giggle2:
Ta da!!!! Not quite as nice as yours I got to see Katie, but I must have something to aspire too! :giggle2:
exquisitebones
04-02-2008, 12:11 AM
dani- I keep my press at the shop. you are welcome to stop by adn use it any time.. :)
catlady10
04-02-2008, 11:17 AM
Dani you can also come by my place too and use MY NEW PRESS!!! Whohoo! Your diaper looks great! If you want to come by some time in the remainder of this week or next just PM me and we can set something up. I have lots of diapers cut and ready to sew...What size is your son in?
Hehe...I just caught your last sentence after the last pic! You are too sweet!
drocker
04-02-2008, 02:57 PM
dani- I keep my press at the shop. you are welcome to stop by adn use it any time.. :)
I just might take you up on that! Are you still doing the snap co-op? I want in now! :goodvibes:
drocker
04-02-2008, 03:01 PM
Dani you can also come by my place too and use MY NEW PRESS!!! Whohoo! Your diaper looks great! If you want to come by some time in the remainder of this week or next just PM me and we can set something up. I have lots of diapers cut and ready to sew...What size is your son in?
Hehe...I just caught your last sentence after the last pic! You are too sweet!
YOU have one too now?! I'm so jealous of you both. Who knew I would ever drool over owning a snap press. :giggle:
Yes! I'd love to get together again. He's in a med right now, inching toward a large. I'm headed out to hillsboro tomorrow, then dh is getting home from CA friday. I'm also planning a couple days with the IL's in Roseburg next week. :lostit: Can we work around all that? Haha!
exquisitebones
04-02-2008, 08:01 PM
the snap co-op is closed.. btu I had to flakes, so I can sell you some no prob bob!!!!
and yes.. anytime the shop is open, you are welcome to stop by adn snap :)
exquisitebones
04-09-2008, 11:35 AM
Dani- you and quinn are modeling a lovely Silly Goose Baby on the Boomba website now :)
you guys are famous!
drocker
04-11-2008, 11:12 AM
Dani- you and quinn are modeling a lovely Silly Goose Baby on the Boomba website now :)
you guys are famous!
OMG! :giggle: How fun! .....and that, folks, is how my modeling career began. :giggle2:
CourtneyinAlaska
04-12-2008, 07:38 PM
shayla posted on her blog at 4am she was in labor....
frogger
04-13-2008, 09:00 PM
Shayla had her baby!!!!
Mrs_donnelly
04-14-2008, 12:53 PM
Just popping in to say CONGRATS to Shayla! Looking forward to meeting the new little on! :goodvibes:
And Dani, you are rockin' my site. :thumbsup: Everyone wants that carrier now.
catlady10
04-14-2008, 03:14 PM
Congrats! Shayla to you and the new babe. I cannot wait to see her!
drocker
04-15-2008, 12:05 AM
Congratulations Shayla!!!
drocker
04-15-2008, 12:08 AM
Just popping in to say CONGRATS to Shayla! Looking forward to meeting the new little on! :goodvibes:
And Dani, you are rockin' my site. :thumbsup: Everyone wants that carrier now.
Woohoo! I saw that! I'm glad people are feelin' the carrier love on that one. It is even more beautiful close up! I hope you can find more of that fabric!
exquisitebones
04-24-2008, 12:38 PM
Thanks for all the love guys!
we are diggin having a new little baby! its been awesome.. but now i need to get on making some new diapers.. she is already growin out of newborns..
OH NO!
Hope you guys are well. see you all soon!
scatterchatter
05-28-2008, 12:36 PM
I'm in Vancouver Too! Fisher's Landing Area. but I couldn't sew to save my life!!! don't even own a sewing machine! wish I could!
exquisitebones
07-16-2008, 01:11 PM
Hey guys just letting you know
the monthly cloth diaper circles are back on now that I am done doing the baby birth thing!
So
THIS saturday july 19th at 3pm
@ BOOMBA TOOMBA
is our cloth diaper circle.
come if you have questions, come if you just want to share your knowledge or show off your stash.
meet new CD mamas, and have a relaxed informal hang out time!
:)
THANKS!
mom2phae
01-19-2009, 01:09 PM
Well, here's another one! I see you guys haven't posted on here in AGES! I hope you're all still around! I live in North Orchards area, near Brush Prairie. I have a 3 year old girl (4 in March) who I didn't cd, and I'm due to have a baby boy March 1st and am SO excited to cd him. I've made a few diapers and they look like crap! So I think I'm going to not bother and I'm searching for really great deals. I LOVE Pipsqueak Boutique and am a regular there and I'm planning to go to Boomba Toomba soon, maybe today unless they are closed Mondays, I'll have to look it up. I've found a few things used so far but will probably have to order some prefolds as I want them super small for in the beginning. We'll have to check out Boomba Toomba and see what they have though!
exquisitebones
01-20-2009, 11:22 AM
we are closed monday :)
but we are open today!
glad you decided to switch to cloth!! :) :) :)
mom2phae
01-20-2009, 02:36 PM
we are closed monday :)
but we are open today!
glad you decided to switch to cloth!! :) :) :)
I'm going today! I'm so excited to see what you have!
garness
01-20-2009, 11:34 PM
Hi ladies, I finally discovered DS. I had my new daughter in July (can't believe that she is almost 6 months old) and have been doing cloth since birth. Are the diaper circles still happening? If so I would love to come.
Mom to J & J
01-22-2009, 09:35 AM
I have been on DS just about 2 months but just ventured into this area. I am dying to go to Boomba Toomba (ever since the bank commercials!) but am afraid! :) I sew too (well, I used to when I had time) but am freaked about by diapers - just don't know what sort of fabric to buy and where to get it! I would love to make some trainers for my 3 year old too. Maybe some day...
mom2phae
01-22-2009, 01:51 PM
I went to Boomba Toomba, and it's so cute! I had just ordered a bunch of stuff online so didn't really have money so I didn't buy anything, but I'm going to be watching for used prefolds. She said she had just sold them out. She did have quite a few other diapers though, the most used stock I've seen. If I'd had money I probably would have gone crazy there! She also had new diapers. Lots of super cute WAHM stuff!
I have been on DS just about 2 months but just ventured into this area. I am dying to go to Boomba Toomba (ever since the bank commercials!) but am afraid! :) I sew too (well, I used to when I had time) but am freaked about by diapers - just don't know what sort of fabric to buy and where to get it! I would love to make some trainers for my 3 year old too. Maybe some day...
exquisitebones
01-22-2009, 10:01 PM
mom2phae- I wondered if that was you!
It was nice to meet you!
and Mom to J&J why are you afraid to come to the shop? :)
I am nice I promise. lol
to sew diapers you will need PUL (waterproof material) which you can really only find online. and absorbant materials. I use flannels and hemp. but its really a preference thing.
check out the For Sale section: Craft/hobby supplies you can get some stuff there!
Mom to J & J
01-22-2009, 10:18 PM
I am afraid I will spend too much money but I think I may come tomorrow. My older son will be in school tomorrow so I will be fairly free! I didn't know you had used too - very dangerous for me.
exquisitebones
01-22-2009, 10:22 PM
well your safe, we had stopped ordering dipes because of this CPSIA thing, so I am running low cos all my dipes are in the mail. so you cant spend too much.
unless you like Green Acre Designs, cos I have an order of them. :) hahaha
but no, we still have diapers but nothing that will break the bank :) :) :)
hahahah
mom2phae
01-23-2009, 02:22 AM
exquisitebones,
Do you ever get in cute fitteds that look like mutts or goodmama's? Also you should let me know if you get in infant prefolds. Used ones, I mean, so they are cheaper. Only if you think of it of course. I'd stop by once a week or so but your clear on the other side of town! I figure every couple weeks I can stop in maybe: )
exquisitebones
01-28-2009, 01:03 AM
exquisitebones,
Do you ever get in cute fitteds that look like mutts or goodmama's? Also you should let me know if you get in infant prefolds. Used ones, I mean, so they are cheaper. Only if you think of it of course. I'd stop by once a week or so but your clear on the other side of town! I figure every couple weeks I can stop in maybe: )
I do get cute fitteds every now and then. I will try to remeber to let you know the next time I get a ton of prefolds. I literally had 5 dozen last week. so who knows :)
I dont generally take in GoodMamas, they are too much of a internet "niche" Item.
the general public will never pay what they cost, so I dont bring them in.
CourtneyinAlaska
01-28-2009, 02:27 AM
hmm....wonder where you get all your used prefolds Shayla....
mom2phae
01-28-2009, 01:19 PM
Yeah, I'm figuring out that goodmama's are WAY too expensive. I just thought it would be nice to see them in person cause they sure are cute! I'll stop by again one of these days, but yeah, if you remember to let me know when you get in used prefolds I'll be on my way! I just got an order of preemie prefolds for when he's first born and to stuff diapers with later. But I'm waiting a little while to order infant, hoping you'll get some in used!
I do get cute fitteds every now and then. I will try to remeber to let you know the next time I get a ton of prefolds. I literally had 5 dozen last week. so who knows :)
I dont generally take in GoodMamas, they are too much of a internet "niche" Item.
the general public will never pay what they cost, so I dont bring them in.
Mom to J & J
01-29-2009, 11:56 AM
I was in Boomba Toomba the other day - super cute! I got a few items of clothes (on sale too!) for my friend who is having a girl. Fun to shop for girl clothes sometimes as I have two boys. Also got a diaper - you said I wouldn't have to worry about spending too much on diapers. You were right - the one I found was a great price. :) Oh, and your daughter is adorable and I am so jealous you get to have her at work.
stevensmom
02-10-2009, 11:48 AM
Boomba Toomba is the best!
Of course she is selling my tutus there :)
And baby Margaux I can eat up...if she doesn't eat up my shoe first! teehee
sunnah
02-13-2009, 07:48 PM
I'm from Vancouver.. Still trying to navigate this site though. I'm Sarah and I have a 16 month old, Lilah and am 5 months pregnant with princess #2.
garness
02-14-2009, 12:44 AM
I'm from Vancouver.. Still trying to navigate this site though. I'm Sarah and I have a 16 month old, Lilah and am 5 months pregnant with princess #2.
Hi sunnah, welcome. I am new too. I have a 4 yr old and 6 month old. Today I went back to work after having my baby...was gone for 11 hrs and am exhausted. We all finally eat dinner at 830...cornflakes. I don't know how I can do it all. When I got home the baby tried to nurse, but no milk flowed. I only pumped twice during the work day. Finally she went to sleep at 1000. My mom and her daddy shared babysitting. I think they only fed her about 8 oz of milk (she doesn't like the bottle) and she only had 3 wet diapers. It seems as if everyone had a hard day.
Sorry, I needed to vent.
fortheboys
03-03-2009, 07:52 PM
Hi, I am in La Center, Wa. Thought i would chime in and say hello. I make dipes too. I have 2 boys, 4 years and 1 year. Hope to meet you other mama's on here.
mom2phae
03-03-2009, 08:47 PM
I had my baby! Jaevin Rhys was born Feb 27 at 8:55 am, weighed 6 lbs, 12 oz and was 18" long. He's nice and healthy! Had our baby check today and he's almost at birth weight already. This time was SO much easier then the first!
exquisitebones
03-03-2009, 08:50 PM
lots of diaper makers on here :)
I hear longview has a diaper store now? is that right????
I was just up there last week.
Laurithree
05-11-2009, 03:32 AM
Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a WAHM in Camas, WA. Most everything else is in my siggy. :goodvibes:
I know there's a CDing group that meets at Milagros in Portland... do we have a Vancouver CDing group yet? I see a couple of you have local stores. :)
pepsichic9115
05-11-2009, 12:56 PM
lots of diaper makers on here :)
I hear longview has a diaper store now? is that right????
I was just up there last week.
If Longview has a diapers store---does anyone know where it is?? Im in longview and havent heard/seen anything---but I dont move around much!!
Oh but how I would love to just go into a B&M store and touch all the fluff!!
RedSoxMama
05-20-2009, 03:50 AM
Just wanted to pop in and say hi:wave: I am married and have a 2yr old DD Sophie & DD Scarlett 3mos. I have been CDing for about a month now. Shayla & DS has been a big help in gettng started. I love Boomba Toomba! I just got a Silly Goose Mei Tai and LOVE it. I wore it around the house all day. Glad to know there are a few CDing mamas in Vancouver. I hope some day the CD circle will start again.:goodvibes:
Shayla will you be posting on your blog when you get more GADs in Med? Or should i just call to find out?
garness
05-27-2009, 11:56 AM
Do you mamas want to get together with the little ones?
mom2phae
05-28-2009, 01:34 AM
It would be fun, but I'm shy... Not very good about the social thing. I hardly ever see my real life friends. I met Shayla and Dani when I went in their stores. I used to see Dani all the time actually. I've been meaning to go to Boomba Toomba again. I have some diapers to sell and need some more in mediums or OS. I pretty much sell and buy on here, but it's nice to buy in person sometimes as well.
drocker
05-28-2009, 10:32 AM
I'd be up for a meeting! The weather is so nice these days that we could get together at a park so the bigger rugrats could run around.
Mom2phae, congrats on your birth! Hope things are well with you and your new little one.
mom2phae
05-28-2009, 02:48 PM
I'd be up for a meeting! The weather is so nice these days that we could get together at a park so the bigger rugrats could run around.
Mom2phae, congrats on your birth! Hope things are well with you and your new little one.
Thanks! Did you sell your store? I haven't been in in awhile, but when I did go you were never there.
RedSoxMama
06-05-2009, 05:28 PM
I would like to meet some other CDing mamas in the area. And my DD loves to make new friends as well :thumbsup:
garness
06-30-2009, 09:18 PM
I was thinking of hosting a "diaper circle"/play date at my house. I live near the ceders golf course in the duplexes. I don't have a yard but there is a grassy common area. I know people don't check this thread often but let me know if you are interested and also prefered date or day of the week. Possibly one day in july. Tell all your friends
RedSoxMama
07-03-2009, 11:17 AM
My husband carpools so for me it depends on others perfered dates. I have the care everyday after 4pm, all day tues,weds. I also have it the 10th-13th, & 24th-27th.
nurseymama
07-19-2009, 09:51 PM
Hey, another 'Couv mama here... I am new to DS and to cloth diapering! I have a 3 1/2 year old boy and new baby girl born in march. Just wanted to chime in and say hi. Also, I can't wait to visit Boomba Toomba (soon as a I have some $ to spend! I just went back to work :crying: but part time, haven't had my first paycheck yet!)
garness
07-19-2009, 10:19 PM
Hey, another 'Couv mama here... I am new to DS and to cloth diapering! I have a 3 1/2 year old boy and new baby girl born in march. Just wanted to chime in and say hi. Also, I can't wait to visit Boomba Toomba (soon as a I have some $ to spend! I just went back to work :crying: but part time, haven't had my first paycheck yet!)
Hi Mama
mom2phae
07-19-2009, 11:52 PM
Hey, another 'Couv mama here... I am new to DS and to cloth diapering! I have a 3 1/2 year old boy and new baby girl born in march. Just wanted to chime in and say hi. Also, I can't wait to visit Boomba Toomba (soon as a I have some $ to spend! I just went back to work :crying: but part time, haven't had my first paycheck yet!)
Hi mama! I just had a boy Feb 27th, and I have a dd that's 4. So our children are close. I went back to work a couple months ago. It's hard juggling kids and work.
RedSoxMama
07-20-2009, 12:44 PM
Hey, another 'Couv mama here... I am new to DS and to cloth diapering! I have a 3 1/2 year old boy and new baby girl born in march. Just wanted to chime in and say hi. Also, I can't wait to visit Boomba Toomba (soon as a I have some $ to spend! I just went back to work :crying: but part time, haven't had my first paycheck yet!)
Welcome Mama. I have 2 DD's 1st is 2 1/2 and my 2nd was born in late Feb. Does the hat your DD is wearing have ladybugs on it? I think I have the same one:giggle:
nurseymama
07-22-2009, 02:44 PM
Hi mama! I just had a boy Feb 27th, and I have a dd that's 4. So our children are close. I went back to work a couple months ago. It's hard juggling kids and work.
It definitely is difficult juggling kids, work, and DH!! Feels like we hardly have any time!! I like the age difference of our kids, don't you feel like your oldest is pretty independent?
Yep, it's a ladybug hat, Carter's. It's so cute, I love girl clothes!!
mom2phae
07-23-2009, 12:53 AM
It definitely is difficult juggling kids, work, and DH!! Feels like we hardly have any time!! I like the age difference of our kids, don't you feel like your oldest is pretty independent?
Yep, it's a ladybug hat, Carter's. It's so cute, I love girl clothes!!
She is, and she isn't. She wants me to do stuff with her constantly, but she wants to buckle her own seat belt and stuff like that on her own. But I think the age difference is pretty good. I felt bad for her as an only child. She really needed someone else. And now that her brother is older she's constantly all over him. Mostly bugging him, but she loves to play peek a boo and stuff. Some days he can't stand her and screams the second she gets in his face (it's a funny scream, like "get out of my freaking face!") But other days he seems to adore her and smiles and giggles everytime he sees her. It's pretty fun though. Other then going in public it's not too bad. I'm still having a hard time juggling the baby while trying to deal with her fits in public. Yeah, I'm the one you saw in Target the other day trying to push an overflowing cart, hold a squirmy baby, and pull a 4 yr old along while she screamed at the top of her lungs.
RedSoxMama
07-23-2009, 03:42 PM
It definitely is difficult juggling kids, work, and DH!! Feels like we hardly have any time!! I like the age difference of our kids, don't you feel like your oldest is pretty independent?
Yep, it's a ladybug hat, Carter's. It's so cute, I love girl clothes!!
Me too. I go to the outlet in Troutdale. There always having a sale.
She is, and she isn't. She wants me to do stuff with her constantly, but she wants to buckle her own seat belt and stuff like that on her own. But I think the age difference is pretty good. I felt bad for her as an only child. She really needed someone else. And now that her brother is older she's constantly all over him. Mostly bugging him, but she loves to play peek a boo and stuff. Some days he can't stand her and screams the second she gets in his face (it's a funny scream, like "get out of my freaking face!") But other days he seems to adore her and smiles and giggles everytime he sees her. It's pretty fun though. Other then going in public it's not too bad. I'm still having a hard time juggling the baby while trying to deal with her fits in public. Yeah, I'm the one you saw in Target the other day trying to push an overflowing cart, hold a squirmy baby, and pull a 4 yr old along while she screamed at the top of her lungs.
wow its like the exact same thing in my house
mom2phae
07-23-2009, 07:14 PM
wow its like the exact same thing in my house
LOL!
nurseymama
07-29-2009, 08:09 PM
Yeah, I'm the one you saw in Target the other day trying to push an overflowing cart, hold a squirmy baby, and pull a 4 yr old along while she screamed at the top of her lungs.
Are you sure that wasn't me?? Don't you wish you had another arm, or a 14 year old, to help out or something!
Are you all surviving this heat? I don't know what I would be doing without my a/c. It's craziness! I feel like we're stuck in the house.
RedSoxMama
07-30-2009, 02:41 PM
I wish I had A/C but we are doing ok. Hanging out at the stores and the pool. Had to get some prefolds and nighttime fitteds so baby could go coverless. Oldest DD hasnt worn a dipe to bed in 4 days :thumbsup: Hope everyone else is staying cool.
i'mdamama
08-28-2009, 12:15 PM
Hi! I'm new here. My name is Emilee, and I live in Vancouver, Washington. I have three children. A 10 year old step daughter, a 3 year old daughter and a one year old son. I cloth diapered with my 3 year old, but did not start with my one year old until a few weeks ago, due to some misconceptions about bleach and diapers. (I thought you had to soak the diapers in bleach, landlady doesnt allow bleach because of septic system, recently found out you do NOT have to soak soiled dipes in bleach).
Anyway, hi! Looking for like minded mamas, and to make more friends.
Hello!
RedSoxMama
08-31-2009, 01:33 AM
:welcome: Hope you are finding your way around DS alright. :goodvibes:
Hi! I'm new here. My name is Emilee, and I live in Vancouver, Washington. I have three children. A 10 year old step daughter, a 3 year old daughter and a one year old son. I cloth diapered with my 3 year old, but did not start with my one year old until a few weeks ago, due to some misconceptions about bleach and diapers. (I thought you had to soak the diapers in bleach, landlady doesnt allow bleach because of septic system, recently found out you do NOT have to soak soiled dipes in bleach).
Anyway, hi! Looking for like minded mamas, and to make more friends.
Hello!
mom2phae
09-01-2009, 10:31 PM
Are you sure that wasn't me?? Don't you wish you had another arm, or a 14 year old, to help out or something!
Are you all surviving this heat? I don't know what I would be doing without my a/c. It's craziness! I feel like we're stuck in the house.
Oh yes, I wish I had a teenager to help out (though dealing with a teenager just may not be worth it).
In that horrible heat wave I couldn't even stay home, we don't have AC and live upstairs. Luckily we're moving into a house with central air so next year should be better. And thank goodness for the mall, libraries and schools with summer programs!
