swismiself
05-03-2008, 02:14 PM
Hi everyone!
I am currently 30w3d into a rather complicated pregnancy (I have ANA and MTHFR), and have been collecting diapers since last summer when I found out I was pregnant the first time (miscarried that one). I'm trying to see how I'm doing in terms of my stash, so I'm hoping for some advice :). There's a chance that I could go early, but part of me thinks he might surprise us all and go to term (I'll be induced if I reach my due date due to high risk of stillbirth). Either way, I want to be prepared. Right now baby is measuring slightly on the larger size, but more due to his length than his girth. He also has big feet :D! So, here's my stash thus far:
Diapers that seem small and probably wont last all that long unless I go really early:
4 K0 fitteds
1 tiny fleece pocket
4 thirsties XS covers
1 bumpkins XS cover (seems more like a small)
2 XS WW AIOs
1 Very Baby AIO
2 XS FB pockets
2 XS Thirsties AIO pockets
Size small diapers that look like they'll fit for a while:
1 bumgenius 3.0 one size
5 S FB pockets
3 S Thirsties AIO pockets
Diapers that say small but seem huge:
3 Pocket change small pocket diapers
I also have tons of inserts for the pocket diapers, as well as 8 infant indian prefolds and a snappy. Oh, and 24 cheap flat style diapers from Target that I thought would make good doublers and burp rags :). DH complains that I have too many different types of diapers, but I didn’t want to get all one kind and then find out I don’t like them. At least this way I can adjust my stash as I figure out what works :D.
So, am I good? Just to start, at least? I intend to start using cloth as soon as the meconium goes away, as I'm told is rather difficult to get those stains out.
I'm also looking for advice on detergent. I hear Charlie's and Allen's are two good, inexpensive options. My biggest concern is build-up in the diapers due to our very hard, alkaline water. I don't think I can afford a water softener at the present (though my tropical fish tank would probably be all the better for it) so if anyone has some ideas on an additive I can use in the wash that won't harm the diapers I would be eternally grateful!
Thanks so much,
Mel
I am currently 30w3d into a rather complicated pregnancy (I have ANA and MTHFR), and have been collecting diapers since last summer when I found out I was pregnant the first time (miscarried that one). I'm trying to see how I'm doing in terms of my stash, so I'm hoping for some advice :). There's a chance that I could go early, but part of me thinks he might surprise us all and go to term (I'll be induced if I reach my due date due to high risk of stillbirth). Either way, I want to be prepared. Right now baby is measuring slightly on the larger size, but more due to his length than his girth. He also has big feet :D! So, here's my stash thus far:
Diapers that seem small and probably wont last all that long unless I go really early:
4 K0 fitteds
1 tiny fleece pocket
4 thirsties XS covers
1 bumpkins XS cover (seems more like a small)
2 XS WW AIOs
1 Very Baby AIO
2 XS FB pockets
2 XS Thirsties AIO pockets
Size small diapers that look like they'll fit for a while:
1 bumgenius 3.0 one size
5 S FB pockets
3 S Thirsties AIO pockets
Diapers that say small but seem huge:
3 Pocket change small pocket diapers
I also have tons of inserts for the pocket diapers, as well as 8 infant indian prefolds and a snappy. Oh, and 24 cheap flat style diapers from Target that I thought would make good doublers and burp rags :). DH complains that I have too many different types of diapers, but I didn’t want to get all one kind and then find out I don’t like them. At least this way I can adjust my stash as I figure out what works :D.
So, am I good? Just to start, at least? I intend to start using cloth as soon as the meconium goes away, as I'm told is rather difficult to get those stains out.
I'm also looking for advice on detergent. I hear Charlie's and Allen's are two good, inexpensive options. My biggest concern is build-up in the diapers due to our very hard, alkaline water. I don't think I can afford a water softener at the present (though my tropical fish tank would probably be all the better for it) so if anyone has some ideas on an additive I can use in the wash that won't harm the diapers I would be eternally grateful!
Thanks so much,
Mel
