Hey,
I just thought I'd start a new La thread since the other one has gotten so long and isn't visited very often anymore. Maybe a change will stir up something in the pot. How yall doing? It's getting hot out there!
sanderee
06-13-2008, 09:13 PM
Yes! It is very hot and humid!! Gotta love that feeling when you get out of the shower you still feel sticky :) So what kind of diaps does everyone use? I am using prefolds at home and haute pockets when we go places. I also have a few other os pockets.
Holy.Strega
06-14-2008, 09:03 AM
Ugh... the heat. I feel so bad because I haven't been letting the kids go outside because it's so hot and we haven't gotten up early enough to turn them outside for a while until this morning. I'm in the market for new diapers since my baby is growing out of the mediums and the larges I have need new elastic. I ordered some snappis so I'm going to try those out with some pfs I have and see how I like it vs pins. I love the Precious Coverings AI2's that I have, but their custom ordering form is mad complicated and I got mine second hand. I just ordered some PUL, FOE and Hemp french terry and I'm going to see how it works with a pattern I've used for fitteds.
ashkash
06-14-2008, 02:36 PM
Very hot here!
To reply to the other thread, about the CD store - yes, it's Bosom Babies. They've moved to a new location. It's on Hwy. 190, just north of Harrison. It's a new little shopping strip, and Bosom Babies is around the back. From the road, you'll see Albasha & maybe a store called My Sofa Place (or something like that). It's in the same building as those 2 places. Her selection isn't huge right now, but I think if people start going there to buy CD's, maybe she'll offer other brands. When I went in a few weeks ago, she had FB & HH and was expecting some BG products as well.
weegrace
06-14-2008, 07:06 PM
We use mainly pfs with wool or fleece covers. Our BSWW and other PUL dipes caused a horrible yeast infection that I'm still trying to fight. So we switched to wool and fleece covers and LOVE them! They are so breathable!! We do use fitteds to catch that bf poop that runs out of pfs though. So I have several from Nana's Bottoms, a Mutt and GM I got lucky with on FSOT and I got some of those Limited Ed. BG egyptian cotton fitteds that are so trim and slim. Love those! I need to order more. But mostly, I just grab the pfs.
I'm jealous some of you have a store near you that sells cds! That is wonderful! Nothing like that around here. Booo.
arrowbabie
06-15-2008, 05:35 PM
We usually use pockets, but with the weather he's been getting real red so I've been using a lot of pockets with no cover or fleece/wool soakers.
sandrc
06-15-2008, 07:21 PM
Hi all. North La here. I don't have diapers anymore.. :cry: but when dd was wearing diapers i used mainly pockets then just a few weeks before she potty learned (on her own, i fought her hard about it. :giggle2: ) i got into prefolds and wool. i think just the feeling wet in the prefolds is what made her want to use the potty. she just quit wetting her diapers and would hold it until i took her diaper off.
guess it's time for another baby, so much new diaper stuff is coming out. I've really been tempted to just buy to pet and look at them. :blush:
weegrace
06-17-2008, 06:53 AM
Where in N La are you? Not many of us up here. I'm in Alexandria. What age did your dd potty train? I've heard it happens earlier with cloth babies. But I didn't cd with dd#1. Hope you get your wish about darling #2! We have a 6mo old now too and I love having both of them!
Hi all. North La here. I don't have diapers anymore.. :cry: but when dd was wearing diapers i used mainly pockets then just a few weeks before she potty learned (on her own, i fought her hard about it. :giggle2: ) i got into prefolds and wool. i think just the feeling wet in the prefolds is what made her want to use the potty. she just quit wetting her diapers and would hold it until i took her diaper off.
guess it's time for another baby, so much new diaper stuff is coming out. I've really been tempted to just buy to pet and look at them. :blush:
rebelbets
06-25-2008, 08:32 AM
Just checking in here - I'm in Mandeville! So excited to hear Bosom Babies carries CDs - I'll have to stop in there and check them out.
-Betsy
ashkash
06-25-2008, 09:07 AM
Hi Betsy! It's nice to see another Mandeville mama here - so glad I'm not the only one! :giggle:
Looks like there are a few of us on the northshore - we should all have a playdate & show off our babies' fluffy bums.
If anyone goes to Bosom Babies, let me know if she's carrying any other dipes now. I need to go in there again, but with it being summer, I'm not thrilled about taking all 3 kiddos in there! :lostit:
momto3Es
06-25-2008, 10:37 AM
Baton Rouge area mommy here. Not much new around these parts. Evie is showing no interest in PLing. Aren't cloth babies supposed to be easier to train? she's driving me nuts! I want a diapering break before the new baby arrives!
weegrace
06-25-2008, 04:33 PM
Baton Rouge area mommy here. Not much new around these parts. Evie is showing no interest in PLing. Aren't cloth babies supposed to be easier to train? she's driving me nuts! I want a diapering break before the new baby arrives!
How old is she? I've heard cds make it easier too, but I didn't cd my oldest dd so I can't compare. She will be 3 next month and is fully trained finally! I also didn't want 2 in diapers so I ptd her before baby came last Dec. Good luck to you!
momto3Es
06-25-2008, 05:15 PM
She's almost 28 months. She has absolutely no interest in the potty. Someone said she'd get tired of sitting in a wet diaper. Fat chance! She'd walk around in a saggy, wet prefold all day if I let her!
She's stubborn...just like her momma! LOL!
Mommy2Gav
06-26-2008, 08:02 PM
I'm in Slidell. I didn't know there was a (semi)local store that sells cd's. How exciting. I will be in the area this weekend so I might stop into Bosom Buddies.
weegrace
06-26-2008, 08:27 PM
She's almost 28 months. She has absolutely no interest in the potty. Someone said she'd get tired of sitting in a wet diaper. Fat chance! She'd walk around in a saggy, wet prefold all day if I let her!
She's stubborn...just like her momma! LOL!
She'll get to it in her own time. They say if you push them it takes even longer to train and after our experience with dd#1 I believe it. Things might have happened easier and possibly sooner if we'd waited or just let her be.
jenny517
06-27-2008, 05:03 PM
carol, we need to gang up on a store round here, maybe we can convince them to sell cd's (ha!)
but pretty soon there will be 3 cloth diapering mama's in alexandria!
suzi that's so funny about evie, i've always heard girls are easier. i guess she watched emmit resisting for so long that she thinks she's supposed to :)
weegrace
06-28-2008, 11:23 AM
carol, we need to gang up on a store round here, maybe we can convince them to sell cd's (ha!)
but pretty soon there will be 3 cloth diapering mama's in alexandria!
suzi that's so funny about evie, i've always heard girls are easier. i guess she watched emmit resisting for so long that she thinks she's supposed to :)
I know! There is that new boutique over on MacArthur by the Little Ceasar's. Blanking on the name. And there is Life's Little Treasures by Sweet Bistro. Maybe they'd do it??
bellarose4
07-09-2008, 09:58 PM
Is there any mama's that live in English Turn or somewhere near there? My sister lives there and I am going to be coming to stay with her for 9 weeks. I would love to meet some CD mamas!
Thanks-Charlene
jcroche
07-16-2008, 05:15 PM
Anyone near New Iberia, LA? I have one friend who CD'ers. She moved here from Belle Chase after the hurricanes but that's it. People see the baby in cloth and look at me like I'm CRAZY. My sister lives in Hammond. Next time I go to see her I think I'll make a trip to Mandiville to check out the baby shop. Looking forward to your replies:lostit:
momto3Es
07-23-2008, 07:46 PM
How are all of the LA mommies doing? We're doing great! Evie is busy PLing...finally! For the past two days, she has refused to wear a diaper. She's doing great! I think I'm gonna get a diaper changing break before e3 is born!
weegrace
07-24-2008, 06:54 PM
How are all of the LA mommies doing? We're doing great! Evie is busy PLing...finally! For the past two days, she has refused to wear a diaper. She's doing great! I think I'm gonna get a diaper changing break before e3 is born!
Glad she is finally getting the hang of it! Congrats to you! Also, when is e3 arriving? Do you know what you are having? I was so happy to have dd1 potty trained before dd2 arrived. It makes things so much easier!
momto3Es
07-27-2008, 10:50 PM
Glad she is finally getting the hang of it! Congrats to you! Also, when is e3 arriving? Do you know what you are having? I was so happy to have dd1 potty trained before dd2 arrived. It makes things so much easier!
e3 isn't due until 1/24 (or 1/25), so I should get a nice break. No diapers today except for the night diaper! I was not looking forward to two in diapers again.
Oh, and we're not finding out what we're having. We found out with both of the other kids, but decided that since this is the last, we should let it be a surprise!
jenny517
07-30-2008, 02:26 PM
yay evie! hope she's still making progress.
Zachary has started waking up dry, and I put him on the potty every morning when he wakes up. We have a while to go, but it's a start!
Michigirrl
07-31-2008, 11:25 PM
Hi! Baton Rouge momma saying hello :giggle: I have a friend here, recent convert to cloth diapers after 13 months! Very cool, and a few other moms I've met through here. We're here, just not in the large masses!!
And yes, it's too muggy and hot to do anything! *whine*
lisathib123
08-02-2008, 05:38 PM
Hi, Opelousas here. I gotta CDing friend in Lawtell and another one on Mamou. I started a small wagon. OS pockets, gotta love um!!!
jcroche
08-03-2008, 10:55 PM
Hi, Opelousas here. I gotta CDing friend in Lawtell and another one on Mamou. I started a small wagon. OS pockets, gotta love um!!!
Hi,
I'm in New Iberia. I used to live in Opelousas when I was little. Also I have an old friend that lives in Lawtell. Good to hear from others that are close by.
:goodvibes:
MaddieStelly
08-05-2008, 08:11 PM
Just chiming in to say "hi" from Baton Rouge. So nice to see others here from Louisiana!! We use pockets and fitteds with wool or fleece on my youngest DD who is 16 mos. Would love to do cloth full time, but daycare won't let us. :banghead: *sigh* It sure IS hot, and of course all my little one wants to do is play outside.:giggle:
momto3Es
08-06-2008, 10:49 AM
Hey ladies! Good to see some local ladies!
Check out my newest AIO for e3...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/emmitsmom/diaper%20stash%20for%20e3/DSCN0763.jpg
That is too cute! Lots of mamas around here would like that one!! My dh is a North Carolina State grad so I'm in the process of ordering a custom NCSU dipe for him from Arabesque Baby. It is going to be lined in light blue for their rival UNC Chapel Hill! He thinks that is just great! I ordered him an NCSU dipe for fathers day on ebay and they were HORRIBLE! Lady could make a dipe to save her life! Lined it with "flannel"....uh try felt! Yeah, seriously. So AB is going to fix it. Her dipes are GORGEOUS!!
Lolanae
08-17-2008, 09:00 PM
Hi there! I'm in Louisiana visiting family. =) Was born and raised in Shreveport. Anyone know of any CD stores in the Shereveport/Bossier area?
weegrace
08-17-2008, 09:08 PM
Hi there! I'm in Louisiana visiting family. =) Was born and raised in Shreveport. Anyone know of any CD stores in the Shereveport/Bossier area?
Hey! Don't know of any but I was raise in S'port as well. Where did you go to jr hs? I moved before hs. Where do you live now?
Lolanae
08-17-2008, 09:12 PM
Caddo Middle Magnet.
We live in Florida where DH is stationed. We're here while he is out of town for a little. Looks like we're going to miss the storm thanks to being here.
weegrace
08-18-2008, 07:06 AM
Caddo Middle Magnet.
We live in Florida where DH is stationed. We're here while he is out of town for a little. Looks like we're going to miss the storm thanks to being here.
I went to Broadmoor Middle Lab. Thought maybe we'd know each other since we're prob around the same age. We'd you go to church? How long yall visiting? We just moved my grandparents out of S'port. They were the last of us there so now I don't have much reason to head that way. :cry:
lisathib123
08-29-2008, 09:17 AM
Gustav is coming!!!!! All of your families are in my prayers!!!! Hey, Are yall buying disposables for the hurricane? I didn't. I hope I won't be hand washing!
LOL
jcroche
08-29-2008, 09:52 AM
We're in New Iberia. Praying that it doesn't come through Vermillion Bay. The flooding for Rita was horrible. There are still people in this area living in campers next to their homes.
weegrace
08-31-2008, 07:15 AM
We're in Alex. Looks like this is going to be a bad one. Supposed to be a Cat 2 when it hits here. We're preparing food right now and getting ready. Let's pray NO is still there when it's over. Doesn't look good. They are on the bad side of it this time. Actually, most of us are! Take care mamas! Check in here when it is over to update how you made it through. And no we aren't buying sposies. I considered it but we can wash with a generator dh got from his work. So we'll be ok.
keithmommy
09-08-2008, 12:09 AM
I'm Jennifer from Sulphur (10 miles from Lake Charles). I see that no one has posted since Gustav, and I am assuming that many of you don't have electricity? We didn't loose power here. But now Ike is making its way to the Gulf, so I am sure all eyes will be on him. I did buy sposies to evacuate, I always do.
Just a cute quote from one of my children:
When asking my 5 yr. old what the seasons were, he responded, "summer, winter, fall, and hurricane. :giggle:
ashkash
09-08-2008, 04:59 PM
I just got home yesterday. Actually, we came home last Wednesday, were ridiculously hot with no electricity, and the kids & I left again the next day. :) The power's back on now, though it was out all day today for some reason. We had no damage to the house we're renting, and minimal damage to our old house in Belle Chasse, which we're trying to sell.
Looks like Ike might spare us. Fingers crossed!
weegrace
09-09-2008, 07:37 AM
We made it fine here in Alexandria though a lot of people were flooded after the storm. Most lost electricity and/or water for 4-5 days. We got our water and electricity working again by late Thursday. Hope all you south LA mamas are ok. Looks like Ike might clear us, but I haven't check him out this morning. Cross your fingers.
Oh....and love the 4 seasons! You know you have a La baby if they say hurricane season is a part of the 4!! :giggle2: Cher bebe
ashkash
09-09-2008, 09:03 AM
Oh....and love the 4 seasons! You know you have a La baby if they say hurricane season is a part of the 4!! :giggle2: Cher bebe
I bought DH a cool piece of artwork in Covington, called "The 4 Seasons of Louisiana." It depicts Mardi Gras season, Jazz Fest season, Hurricane season, and Football season. :giggle: He loves it.
lisathib123
09-14-2008, 11:53 AM
Just got my enternet back today!! We were out of electricity for 5 long days.
So glad Ike didn't come this way! We had roof damage. I'm sure praying we have no more storms this season.
arrowbabie
10-09-2008, 11:29 AM
Just letting all of you northshore LA mommas that my store, hyenacart.com/yettebums will be at the slidell newcomers arts and crafts show this weekend at the northshore harbor center. saturday 10-5, sunday 11-4
ellehciM88
10-20-2008, 11:47 PM
Anyone know what the regulations are (if any) about using CDs in La daycares? I'm getting some mixed answers from potential caregivers and I think that maybe they just don't want to do it.
~Michelle
jcroche
10-21-2008, 08:28 AM
Anyone know what the regulations are (if any) about using CDs in La daycares? I'm getting some mixed answers from potential caregivers and I think that maybe they just don't want to do it.
~Michelle
Unfortunately, in Louisiana the choice is up to the owner/director of the daycare.
keithmommy
10-29-2008, 03:25 PM
I bought DH a cool piece of artwork in Covington, called "The 4 Seasons of Louisiana." It depicts Mardi Gras season, Jazz Fest season, Hurricane season, and Football season. :giggle: He loves it.
:giggle2: I love it.
momto3Es
10-29-2008, 04:43 PM
So, how's everyone doing? Been a while since we had this thing going good!
We're doing great. Not currently CDing (a much welcomed break), but the newbie will be here before we know it!
jcroche
10-30-2008, 05:29 PM
We're doing great!!!! Still recovering from Gustav and Ike.
ashkash
10-30-2008, 05:32 PM
Doing fine here. DD is recovering from scarlet fever & starting to potty-train a little. Still working on ttc'ing #4 & hoping it happens soon for us. We're on our 9th cycle of trying - it seems like forever.
2princessesmom
11-14-2008, 04:59 PM
Hey, Mamas! I'm Dawn. I grew up here in Monroe, but left for 5 years while DH was in the Navy. We just moved back in October so he can go back to school at Tech. Any Mamas from the Monroe area still here?
jcroche
12-11-2008, 05:07 AM
My kids and I were just watching snow fall in New Iberia, LA :)
keithmommy
12-11-2008, 06:07 AM
I live close to Lake Charles. We got the kids up at 5:30 this morning to see the snow. It is just after 7:00 and they are still out there playing in it.
jenny517
12-11-2008, 07:05 AM
my brother just called saying he has 2 inches in BR!
ashkash
12-11-2008, 12:05 PM
We've had a ton of snow in Mandeville! Enough to build a couple of big snowmen & throw snowballs. It's still out there, but it's not snowing any more. I had at least 4 inches on my van. We kept the kids home from school so they could enjoy it too.
We've had a ton of snow in Mandeville! Enough to build a couple of big snowmen & throw snowballs. It's still out there, but it's not snowing any more. I had at least 4 inches on my van. We kept the kids home from school so they could enjoy it too.
I'm so jealous :) Our's barely stayed on the ground, but we still had fun! My sister lives in Hammond and they had a lot too. I wish I would have known, I would have taken the kids to spend the night at her house :)
momto3Es
12-11-2008, 07:03 PM
We got 4-6" (depending on who you ask):giggle: just outside of BR (in Denham Springs).
Excuse the bed head...I woke up for a potty run at 5:30 & it was snowing!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/emmitsmom/Snow%20day%202008/DSCN1462.jpg
The kids & me...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/emmitsmom/Snow%20day%202008/DSCN1489.jpg
And my dorkH...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/emmitsmom/Snow%20day%202008/DSCN1487.jpg
This was later in the morning after the sun came up...still snowing!
Another of e3 & me...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/emmitsmom/Snow%20day%202008/DSCN1529.jpg
Hey, I live in Denham too. We had a blast today! Nice to see I'm not the only mom in the area that CDs. I'm new to diaperSwappers. I was thinking about selling my 20 2-month old BG 3.0 pockets so I can buy some of those new BG 3.0 AIO (not the organic ones).
momto3Es
12-12-2008, 09:51 AM
Hey, I live in Denham too. We had a blast today! Nice to see I'm not the only mom in the area that CDs. I'm new to diaperSwappers. I was thinking about selling my 20 2-month old BG 3.0 pockets so I can buy some of those new BG 3.0 AIO (not the organic ones).
Cool! Another Denham mommy! We're not currently CDing (Evie has PL'd), but will be in a few weeks when e3 arrives!
2princessesmom
12-12-2008, 04:18 PM
I'm so jealous of all you Mommies who got snow! I didn't see a single flake in Monroe!
weegrace
12-15-2008, 06:26 PM
I miss Louisiana. We moved to Missouri 3 weeks ago tomorrow and it was 1 degree here this morning. 1 degree! I didn't even know that was possible! Well, I did, I just didn't believe it! :cold:
My Sweet Blessings
12-15-2008, 07:12 PM
hi mamas! I'm in BR! We got about 2-3 inches. My son was flipping excited! I didn't let him play in it, just run around and stomp on it. We didn't get out until the afternoon. He keeps asking for snow now. Sorry, bud, gonna have to wait a decade or two! LOL
jcroche
12-17-2008, 07:09 PM
Hi Mama's just wanted to let you know that I have an LSU eZfold listed on FSOT
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=624477
momto3Es
12-23-2008, 07:02 PM
Okay, so was that one of you Baton Rouge area ladies I saw today changing a diaper in the bathroom at Target? I took Evie in & she was talking about a baby getting a new diaper. After we finished, I couldn't help but notice that the mommy was putting on a yellow BG!
glutenfreegirl
01-08-2009, 11:38 AM
Hi al! Sorta new here...Ive kinda not kept up with my DS account! (too much other stuff to organize..etsy, cpsia protest stuff, cafemom, on and on!)
Im in Slidell and would love to learn if there are any other fluffy mamas in my area !! :)
momto3Es
02-18-2009, 01:29 PM
:nak:
Hey ladies! How's everyone?
We're doing great. Our new litte guy will be 4 weeks old tomorrow!
nicholetreas
02-18-2009, 07:03 PM
Hello Northshore moms! I'm in Covington but I'm from the Hammond area. We use gdiapers (I'm the one that Karen at Bosom Babies would tell you to call with g questions) at night but my DD was EC'd since 5 months so we don't need them during the day. I joined DS a long time ago but just didn't do anything with it until recently. It's great to hear that some Louisiana moms are CD-ing!
babygoose85
02-18-2009, 09:39 PM
Any Lake Charles mommas in here? Anyone know of a local place that sells cloth diapers? I think pink and blue avenue might carry prefolds but I think they sell them more for burp cloths. I haven't been there lately so I'm not sure what they sell as far as diapers go. Anyone in LC know of a play group or something like that?
momto3Es
02-19-2009, 01:05 PM
Any Lake Charles mommas in here? Anyone know of a local place that sells cloth diapers? I think pink and blue avenue might carry prefolds but I think they sell them more for burp cloths. I haven't been there lately so I'm not sure what they sell as far as diapers go. Anyone in LC know of a play group or something like that?
Hi LC mommy! I used to live in LC, and I miss it!
glutenfreegirl
02-20-2009, 03:52 PM
Where is everyone?? :) How is everyone? I stink at keeping up with DS in the many online venues Im on..but I try! :)
Anyone on Cafemom? I"m there more often than not and they have some local groups!
bama
03-22-2009, 08:46 PM
Hi! I am moving to BR as soon as I can get my house sold. Anyone else live in the area?
Kreolemom
04-01-2009, 09:46 PM
Hi La Mamas. I said hi in the other LA thread but wanted to say hi here too. I joined DS to get my stash for my 3rd LO due in June. I can't wait to start using my cds. I used sposies for my first two.
I live across the river from New Orleans.
nicholetreas
04-02-2009, 07:58 AM
welcome! Do you know of any stores carrying cloth dipes in your area? I only know of Whole Foods in NoLa and Metairie carrying g's.
Nichole
Kreolemom
04-02-2009, 01:33 PM
No stores carrying cds that I have been able to find. I wish we had at least one, I would love to be able to see a lot of different things before buying.
nicholetreas
04-02-2009, 05:35 PM
so the closest is still in covington?
Kreolemom
04-03-2009, 11:11 AM
Yeah, and I hope to make a trip there soon.
glutenfreegirl
04-03-2009, 04:22 PM
Let me know when ya'll plan a trip to Bosom Babies! I love that store! Ive been meaning to go talk to them about carrying some of my creations. I have got to get off my duff and start making cloth diapers--then you local ladies can be my guinea pigs! :)
Seems like more of hte boutiques would carry CD's?
:)
Amy
Kreolemom
04-03-2009, 09:15 PM
What kind of stuff to you make?
TyAndCheyMommy
04-08-2009, 01:50 PM
Hi mamas! I live in paradis now which is a little south west across the Mississippi from new Orleans. Any mamas close? It stinks because I don't know anyone around here.
Kreolemom
04-08-2009, 09:29 PM
I am actually on the Westbank of N.O. How far of a drive is Paradis? I need to go look that up.
ETA: I looked it up, that's not that far at all.
TyAndCheyMommy
04-11-2009, 08:42 AM
So excited now! We just got our 41lbs of live crawfish! We are going to have an great boil today! My husband is kind of nervous becuase he has never had crawfish before, but I remember it like it was yesterday! (I grew up in Baton Rouge and moved to Nebraska in my teens).
Kreolemom
04-11-2009, 09:52 AM
Lucky you, they are hard to find right now. We did a big fish fry yesterday, yummy. When DH went to get the fish around 10am they had been sold out of crawfish for almost 2 hours. But Good Friday is a big seafood day, so it wasn't too surprising. We'll probably do a crawfish boil next weekend or so. DS will be 5 soon and I told him he is now old enough to peel his own crawfish. He is actually pretty good, just needs help getting started sometimes.
weegrace
04-12-2009, 02:49 PM
We moved to Missouri 4 months ago and last week dh was in La with a neighbor who he has befriended. This neighbor has a plane and was flying to Mississippi to deliver a dog for Paws (kind of like Angel Flight). So dh went with him and stopped off in Lake Providence. He brought back a sack of crawfish and we had a boil for the neighbors!! It was so fun! Most of them had never seen such a thing! They kept calling it "cooking" or "shrimp" or something else bizarre! They loved it. Dh is driving back to La this coming weekend and plans on bringing back 2 sacks to boil again. :lostit: I can't wait!! I miss Louisiana!
Kreolemom
04-29-2009, 07:51 PM
We finally had some this past weekend. They were a good size too. Maybe I'll talk DH into boiling some for Mother's Day.
AmazingPO3
05-08-2009, 11:28 PM
So we just moved to the grand state of Louisiana at the beginning of last month. Honestly, I was surprised to see all the greenery. Literally, took my breath away. I had visions of swamps and alligators crossing the lanes of the highway :giggle: . The summer heat&&humidity haven't kicked in yet, so I know I'm still in for a shocker - but I find myself loving it here and the slower pace of life. Still haven't tried crawfish yet, I think I may wait a little bit before diving into that world!
weegrace
05-09-2009, 07:29 AM
So we just moved to the grand state of Louisiana at the beginning of last month. Honestly, I was surprised to see all the greenery. Literally, took my breath away. I had visions of swamps and alligators crossing the lanes of the highway :giggle: . The summer heat&&humidity haven't kicked in yet, so I know I'm still in for a shocker - but I find myself loving it here and the slower pace of life. Still haven't tried crawfish yet, I think I may wait a little bit before diving into that world!
I'm jealous! Where did you move from and what part of La are you in? We moved to Missouri 4 months ago from Alexandria. We miss it so much. I was born and raised in La so the cold weather here is a shocker for me!! It is FINALLY starting to warm up during the day here but gets chilly at night. I miss those sultry southern nights. And all the night sounds that goes along with that! Enjoy the state! It is wonderful with good good people!
jenny517
05-09-2009, 08:38 AM
Welcome! what part of the state are you in? I'm in Alexandria, but there are lots of south la moms here and I think a couple north la. We love it here!
photo_shell
05-09-2009, 11:11 AM
Hi...I'm fairly new to the site! Just discovered this thread.
My hubby and I moved back to the area after being away for about 8 years. I have a 11month old son that I have been cding for about 3months.
Hi everyone!!!
Michelle
theantithesis
05-20-2009, 03:08 PM
hi ya'll... My first post on this site...
I have lived in new orleans since feb. 08, I grew up here, but moved away after high school (03) and I was gone for a little over four years. I have a 2.5 year old daughter, and a little one on the way (July...) I was wondering about cloth diapering stores... I lived in st. louis last, and i adored cotton babies, but i know I can't be that lucky again... I know that there is an AP meetup group here, and my midwife is helping me get used to the community now, it is just that I moved away as a young thing just out of school and came back as a mother in my mid 20's, and I don't really know where I fit in.
Mommy21girl1boy
05-23-2009, 12:38 AM
Hi ladies!
I'm a SAHM to a 6 y/o dd and a 5 m/o son. We live in the Baton Rouge area (Denham Springs). I'm new to CD and I'm so glad I found this site. I'm learning soooo much. Glad to see there are so many Bayou Girls here! :thumbsup:
MoniQ
05-23-2009, 03:04 AM
Hubby is from Denham...I am a SAHM just outside of New Orleans (we live in Chalmette) now but missing BR so much!
Mama to 8 month old son and new to CD bc of persistent, bleeding diaper rash! CD worked wonders and now his bottom is rash free (still chubby, though...)!
jenny517
05-23-2009, 09:25 AM
Hi ladies, love seeing new faces, that means more and more people in LA are "getting it". I've converted several friends here :mrgreen:
I've started buying dipes again - for baby #4!!! only the 2nd to cd though, but I'm buying pink!!!!! (shhh, don't tell my family, we are keeping it a secret from them :giggle2: ) only problem is my 2yo isn't showing any interest in the potty, so I can't sell his stash just yet.
Kreolemom
05-26-2009, 08:40 PM
hi ya'll... My first post on this site...
I have lived in new orleans since feb. 08, I grew up here, but moved away after high school (03) and I was gone for a little over four years. I have a 2.5 year old daughter, and a little one on the way (July...) I was wondering about cloth diapering stores... I lived in st. louis last, and i adored cotton babies, but i know I can't be that lucky again... I know that there is an AP meetup group here, and my midwife is helping me get used to the community now, it is just that I moved away as a young thing just out of school and came back as a mother in my mid 20's, and I don't really know where I fit in.
The only store I know of in the area that sells CDs is in Covington.
I have a boy 5, a girl who will be 3 next month and due with a boy in 3 weeks. Do you know what you are having in July?
glutenfreegirl
05-30-2009, 03:02 PM
I made my trip to Bosom Babies to look around but unfortunately she isnt buying any local wholesale bc of the stupid CPSIA law. Grrr. She did have some cloth diapers and nice stuff :)
Sorry I havent been around I thought I had this set up to email me when ya'll post! :)
If anyone is interested I created a blog and group for those who love, buy, sell, make handmade items (we also support local musicians and small businesses) :) www.handmadelouisiana.com :)
I am also SO excited I made my first cloth diaper a few weeks ago, it was hard but I cant believe i did it! It hink I coudl really rock em out! Ive also discovered i do NOT like making mama cloth but have a stack to finish for the testers who agreed to test for me! :)
I do however love to make wetbags and have a stack of those to sew if anyone needs one! :)
Glad to see more ppl here! :)
~~Amy
www.mamaslittlemonkeys.artfire.com
jcroche
05-31-2009, 08:50 AM
I'm in New Iberia. Anyone near me :0)
nicholetreas
05-31-2009, 10:09 AM
Hey all! there is a Louisiana mom who started a cloth diaper business who sells them by doing parties/trunk shows. I'm hosting a get together for her on June 16th. Anyone interested please email me at nicholetreas@bellsouth.net.
glutenfreegirl
06-02-2009, 06:44 AM
In what area does she do these shows? Im on the northshore.
:)Hey all! there is a Louisiana mom who started a cloth diaper business who sells them by doing parties/trunk shows. I'm hosting a get together for her on June 16th. Anyone interested please email me at nicholetreas@bellsouth.net.
theantithesis
06-02-2009, 03:13 PM
i went to bosom babies and they were closed. i looked in the window and it looked cool, but my partner was really put off by the "no bottles" sign in the window. He won't take me back because he said he doesn't want to help support them in being elitist. I don't drive, and live on the south shore, so I guess i am stuck with the internet... i would love to see a local cd mama do well in her business, and i might e-mail you, but i will be about 37 weeks pregnant then, and I have already had some issues with preterm labor and I don't know if I will be able to get around much... I really love pocket diapers, and I'm trying to build up my stash quickly...
theantithesis
06-02-2009, 03:17 PM
I have a boy 5, a girl who will be 3 next month and due with a boy in 3 weeks. Do you know what you are having in July?
I don't know what I am having... I would love to have another girl, but that is just out of fear of the unknown, you know... how is your pregnancy going? I am really starting to get excited and I don't want to wait any longer...
AmazingPO3
06-05-2009, 11:36 PM
I'm jealous! Where did you move from and what part of La are you in? We moved to Missouri 4 months ago from Alexandria. We miss it so much. I was born and raised in La so the cold weather here is a shocker for me!! It is FINALLY starting to warm up during the day here but gets chilly at night. I miss those sultry southern nights. And all the night sounds that goes along with that! Enjoy the state! It is wonderful with good good people!
Sorry, I completely disappeared while waiting for my RARs to come in. They just came in yesterday and I'm in love. Gosh, I'm really kicking myself for not switching sooner :) We are a military family, stationed at Fort Polk for the next year or so. Who knows?! I'm hating the fact that I have to drive all the way to Alex to get some good grub as we have NO restaurants (other than fast food - blech!) here around post.
AmazingPO3
06-05-2009, 11:36 PM
Welcome! what part of the state are you in? I'm in Alexandria, but there are lots of south la moms here and I think a couple north la. We love it here!
I'm from the Fort Polk area, about 45 minutes or so SW of Alex.
AmazingPO3
06-05-2009, 11:39 PM
Hi ladies, love seeing new faces, that means more and more people in LA are "getting it". I've converted several friends here :mrgreen:
I've started buying dipes again - for baby #4!!! only the 2nd to cd though, but I'm buying pink!!!!! (shhh, don't tell my family, we are keeping it a secret from them :giggle2: ) only problem is my 2yo isn't showing any interest in the potty, so I can't sell his stash just yet.
CONGRATS! I'm the 4th child and the baby of the family. Loved having older siblings but definitely enjoyed that title of "baby of the family"!
Kreolemom
06-12-2009, 09:22 PM
Hey all! there is a Louisiana mom who started a cloth diaper business who sells them by doing parties/trunk shows. I'm hosting a get together for her on June 16th. Anyone interested please email me at nicholetreas@bellsouth.net.
That sounds like fun. Where does she do her shows? I am having a C/S that day so I can't make it but would love to go to one in a few weeks if it is in my area.
Kreolemom
06-12-2009, 09:31 PM
I don't know what I am having... I would love to have another girl, but that is just out of fear of the unknown, you know... how is your pregnancy going? I am really starting to get excited and I don't want to wait any longer...
Boys are fun too. With my first (5 yo boy) we didn't find out what we were having until he was born. I too thought I'd have no idea what to do with a boy but I learned. No. 2 is a girl and I've really enjoyed having one of each. Now with another boy, I think my house will be wild, but it should be fun too.
My pregnancy is going good, I'm just ready to be done. I want to hold this little guy and see what he looks like. But I also can't wait to try on some of the CDs. This is my first to CD.
theantithesis
06-16-2009, 10:26 AM
I am so ready to have this baby too!!! I will be term in 3 days. I truly did forget how awful the last few weeks of pregnancy are... ahhh, backache!!! I hope that your c/s went well... It is so exciting getting to meet a new person that is a part of you.
theantithesis
06-16-2009, 10:27 AM
oh, and cd's are great after you get the hang of it.
Kreolemom
06-23-2009, 04:50 PM
So far so good. We've been using our CDs since yesterday. I wanted to wait until the meconium was gone and I felt well enough to do laundry. They seem huge on him but are working great.
nicholetreas
06-23-2009, 08:42 PM
I cancelled my party but I will reschedule it soon and keep you ladies up to date.
I wanted to pass along my gMum code to get the new six pack of g's reg $70 with my code $40. They also have a new pant and new gCloth inserts. Please send me to gHQ!
www.gdiapers.com
g569Treas
Thanks ladies!
MamaOf3Cuties
07-04-2009, 10:34 PM
hey y'all! Just thought I'd pop in to say hi from Thibodaux!
photo_shell
07-05-2009, 01:46 PM
hi mama! i'm not too far from you in Houma! btw, i love your quote...and so agree :)
dreamingkristin
07-05-2009, 08:10 PM
Oh... so I finally found the lousiana CD thread.. Nichole has been telling me about it and yeah.. never found it till now... LOL.. we live around the corner from each other and she is the only other CD momma I know...
anyways.. i live in Covington, I'm a full time school teacher.. I have 3 kids... and my babysitter does cloth for us! and I've started making my own diapers too.. fitteds and covers and some AI2s and I"m determined to make a pocket one too..
Ok..have to run.!
bellarose4
07-06-2009, 01:27 AM
Hi Ladies!
I am back for the summer and would love to see if you ladies want to meet up at the children's museum for a play date??? We are free anytime!
theantithesis
07-09-2009, 03:23 PM
I'm in mandeville right now at my moms, and will probably stay on the north shore for the next month or two... It seems like there are more NS mamas than SS...
bellarose4
07-11-2009, 08:03 PM
I'm in mandeville right now at my moms, and will probably stay on the north shore for the next month or two... It seems like there are more NS mamas than SS...
Is there any neat parks out your way?? My sister wanted to take me shopping out in Mandeville.
mommiebayer
07-13-2009, 12:53 PM
They do but selection is limited and they are kind of pricey. We live just outside of Robert. I use Kushies AIO. I know most people don't care for them but we love them.
Just checking in here - I'm in Mandeville! So excited to hear Bosom Babies carries CDs - I'll have to stop in there and check them out.
-Betsy
mommiebayer
07-13-2009, 01:02 PM
I like the Kushies AIO and she does not carry them. She has BG and BG organic, Fuzzibuns, HH, GDiapers. I can't remember what else. Hope it helps some. She is kind of expensive last time I was in there. Probably because she is the only place around here that sells diapers.
Hi Betsy! It's nice to see another Mandeville mama here - so glad I'm not the only one! :giggle:
Looks like there are a few of us on the northshore - we should all have a playdate & show off our babies' fluffy bums.
If anyone goes to Bosom Babies, let me know if she's carrying any other dipes now. I need to go in there again, but with it being summer, I'm not thrilled about taking all 3 kiddos in there! :lostit:
mumto4boys
07-13-2009, 01:59 PM
Hi new here from Prairieville. I'm also new to cloth diapering. I have a 19 month old that I just started to get practice for my new one due in January. I'm already loving it, but need to get a stash going. I only bought a starter set from the only store in Baton Rouge that carries cloth (that I could find) I'm not up on the "terminology" but as far as I know I'm using prefolds w/ a cover. The brand is MIO something European. I am looking into Thirsties w/ prefolds for the new baby and will also try BG's or Fuzzibuns too and see which I prefer. I think I like doing prefolds, but am bidding on a lot of fitteds on Ebay to see if I like those better. I'm excited about cloth diapering already and wish I had the money to just buy everything I see right away. Seems a bit addictive, plus I love how cute he looks w/ his fluffy bum.
Duckduckfish
07-17-2009, 11:11 PM
Hello! Wanted to drop in and say hi to everyone. I live in West Monroe, but since my husband works in Port Fourchon, I travel the state a lot. I'm def. going to have to find Bosom Babies and see what she has to offer.
We are expecting our first baby in October and looking forward to cd.
gentle.mama
07-18-2009, 08:56 AM
Bosom Babies.... yes, Karen (owner) is great! I was just there shopping/visiting with her a couple of days ago. Prices there vary. Her boutique clothes are high, and she had Mobys for $60, but then her prices on BumGenius and BG wetbags were comparable, so ::shrug::.
It is great to see this thread, and some natural moms in my area (SE LA)!
clothaddict
07-19-2009, 10:54 PM
Hi everyone :) Weird for me to see Louisiana moms .. I'm getting more used to it though. Anyone near Houma? I live about 20 mins away from Houma.
photo_shell
07-20-2009, 06:08 AM
Hi...I am in Houma! I have a 14month old son and have been cloth diapering him for about 7 months. I love it!
I would love to get together with another mom who is cd'ing in the area.
glutenfreegirl
07-20-2009, 04:06 PM
Hey mamas! :) I'd love a northshore get together! Or even a soutshore one :) Im in Slidell!
I also will hopefully be needing testers for cd's soon. (if I can ever catch up!) Right now i have wetbags in my shops, wipes and other goodies. ONE of these days I"ll get caught up and get the cd's listed! LOL :)
I'd go to Mandveille. I hear the trailhead is nice but ive never been :)
Amy
PS You may want ot call ahead before going to Bosom Babies. Im not sure of her long term plans but I attempted to wholesale with her and she said she was interested but because of CPSIA she wasn't buying anything new bc she wasnt sure what to even do with her current inventory. Soooo not sure what that means for the future of the store!
~~Amy
www.mamaslittlemonkeys.com 30% off Xmas in July sale right now!
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Kreolemom
07-21-2009, 11:43 AM
I'd be interested in a get together too, I'm on the Westbank. I still can't drive since I'm recovering from surgery last week and a C-section last month. Hopefully in another week or two.
Also, my sister in law went to the Baby Expo this weekend at Lakeside Mall in Metairie (I couldn't go). There was a local lady there that has an online CD shop. It looks pretty new. www.peapoddiapers.com
I can't wait to see other cding moms.
gentle.mama
07-29-2009, 12:20 PM
If anyone is interested.... the next LLL meeting in Mandeville is this coming Tuesday, August 4, 2pm, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. Any female breastfeeding/bf-supportive is invited. After the meeting, we could perhaps go out for coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde (right up the road) OR something else, if someone has a better suggestion!
I will be there, for sure!
MrsCoffeeLa
08-09-2009, 06:41 AM
Just wanted to jump in and say hello! I am in the Mandeville/Covington area. I have a 2 and half year old daughter. I am due with my 2nd baby in Nov. and we want to CD this little one. Wish I had done it with the first! Trying to figure this whole CD thing out and have been quite overhwhelmed! LOL. Getting there though! :)
nicholetreas
08-09-2009, 07:17 PM
Hi! I am also in Covington! Welcome!
Kreolemom
08-09-2009, 10:43 PM
Hey and Welcome. I am on the Westbank but I have several friends on the Northshore. Have you started getting your CD stash together for the new baby?
MrsCoffeeLa
08-10-2009, 06:25 AM
Hi Nicole and Creole mom!
I have been researching and just trying to figure out the newborn stage so far. I get so overhwhelmed trying to research it all! I'm looking at Kissoluv 0's and Thirsties covers to start. But just when I think I"ve made up my mind, I'll read a review of someone who was't happy with Kissoluv's! I know it is a big upfront investment and I want to make the right decision. After the newborn stage I am thinking of Gdiaps with cloth inserts since I do already own several medium size covers that a friend gave me, and BumGenius AIO 3.0. But once again, get worried! LOL
Kreolemom
08-12-2009, 11:02 PM
I got a bunch of the Kissaluvs 0s from a friend and have been using them on my son since he was a week old, he is now 8 weeks old. I haven't had any problems with them. They are starting to get a little small so I don't think they will last but another couple of weeks. I don't use them at night though because they don't last the 7 hours that my son sleeps.
For covers I have loved my xs Thirsties and they still fit. The newborn Bummis Super Whisper Wraps are great too, but he outgrew them around 5 to 6 weeks.
I would also try some newborn prefolds (pf) since they are a lot cheaper than fitteds. I just trifolded them in the Thirsties or BSWW covers. The covers will need to be washed more often but you don't have to worry about pins or snappis. I got my pfs from greenmountaindiapers.com
I would get a few Pockets or All in Ones (AIOs) for the diaper bag. I have some small Fuzzi Bunz and they work great so far. I just ordered some Thirsties AIOs to try and want to get some BGs too.
Don't get too many expensive things for the newborn stage since they outgrow them very quickly. I would save the fun and fancy stuff for small sizes or one size diapers.
MrsCoffeeLa
08-13-2009, 06:39 AM
Thanks so much for your post Kreolemom! Yes, in just the past few days, I convinced myself to dive head first into prefolds! LOL. I was a little afraid of them to be honest, which is why I was going to go straight kissaluv's for the newborn stage, but after more reading, am now leaning towards the green mountain prefolds (2doz newborn, and 3 doz small) with the thirsties duo wrap covers(suppose to work well form birth to about 15 pounds), with some hemp inserts to help at night and naps, and snappies. Hoping all that will get me through 4-5 months? Guess it just depends on how long the baby can stay in the size 1 thirsties duo wrap covers. I've built my shopping cart, and really just waiting to make sure I don't need anything else. I just want to keep the system simple and easy. I don't have anything for the 'diaper bag', and probably should look at pockets or aio's as you suggest for going out.
ashkash
08-13-2009, 08:39 AM
Hi everyone! I haven't posted in a while because I haven't had anyone in diapers since last spring (yay for DD going to the potty!). We recently found out that we're expecting baby #4 in April & I'm so excited. I have a few newborn diapers & I'm planning to make a bunch of bamboo prefolds too. Can't wait to get back into the baby stuff!
I'm in Mandeville - we should have a northshore get-together sometime.
Kreolemom
08-19-2009, 09:28 PM
If y'all have a Northshore get-together, let me know. It's not that far of a drive for me and I'd love to meet some other CDing moms IRL.
theantithesis
08-24-2009, 12:52 PM
It has been a crazy couple of weeks...
I finally had a little girl after going 4 weeks overdue... induction at touro...
It wasn't as bad as I had expected, but not the homebirth that I was looking forward to...
We are still in Mandeville for now, but looking into rentals in New Orleans in the next few weeks... I am EXHAUSTED, and I will write more when I get my wits about me...
P.S.- anyone know where I can find raw milk???
MrsCoffeeLa
08-25-2009, 06:30 AM
Congrats on your birth antithesis! I bet you used Emmy and Dr. Lap. didn't you? (That's my 'team' for my my birth in Nov.) I'm aiming for a homebirth too, but so glad there is someone like Dr. Lap. in the wings if needed.
I'd love to get my hands on raw milk too!
theantithesis
08-25-2009, 07:35 AM
yep... Emmy was great the whole time, we tried everything to get me into labor on my own, and when Nothing worked, I had Dr. lap... They were great. I had no pressure to hurry up or anything... the nurses were great too... The only thing that I truly missed out on was having Heidi there... She is the best, and I was really looking forward to having her at the birth.
glutenfreegirl
08-25-2009, 08:53 AM
Hey all! been awhile sincie i posted! Glad to see ya'll getting more active!
Raw milk: I do know a source but um can't officially tell you. Not sure I can even unofficially tell you. I'd have to ask my source. PM me if u are REALLY interested and can keep it quiet!
Diapers: I will hopefully be looking for testers for cloth diapers soon! Im waiting on ten yards of PUL (god I LOVE co-ops!) and when it comes in I will start cutting some for pockets or AIOs if ppl are interested. :) I'd love to test on locals so I dont have to ship.
Get together: I'd love to! My oldest is in Head Start in Slidell and my 19 mo will soon be starting speech therapy so I have to see what dates Im free.
I also am group owner of the Cafemom Slidell MOms group if anyone is on cafemom? You're welcome to join from other parts of La :)
~~Amy
glutenfreegirl
08-25-2009, 08:57 AM
Oh Home births:
I have contact info for Dr Kami Dehler and Karen Henshaw (doula, and I believe midwife now) if anyone wants it! :) PM me
TyAndCheyMommy
08-25-2009, 09:09 AM
Hey everyone- I have been in Kenner for a while now- planning on moving middle of September back to Nebraska... But I would love to do a get together before I go- because I have found it so fun getting to meet DS mamas in each place I go!!
theantithesis
08-25-2009, 12:35 PM
by the way, I think there is a new natural parenting/ cloth diapering store opening uptown... I saw it in natural awakenings for july. I think.
Kreolemom
08-27-2009, 10:49 PM
by the way, I think there is a new natural parenting/ cloth diapering store opening uptown... I saw it in natural awakenings for july. I think.
Oh that sounds so interesting. Uptown is a lot closer than Covington. I may be on the Northshore Sat to visit the Mandeville market and watch a Saints game at a friend's house. I may try to stop by Bosom Babies if I get a chance.
glutenfreegirl: I would love to be a tester for you. My DS is two months old last week. He is still fitting into most of his small diapers.
I hope I don't sound too dumb, but what is raw milk?
theantithesis: Congrats on the new baby.
Any suggestions on where we could meet? Southshore or Northshore is fine with me.
theantithesis
08-28-2009, 09:31 AM
raw milk is straight from the cow... unpasteurized and not homogenized. It tastes wonderful and makes GREAT chocolate milk. It is also really illegal to buy it or sell it in Louisiana, but not to have it. I became addicted to it when I lived in San Francisco, and it was sold at Whole Foods... I don't know why it is still illegal.
I go to the Mandeville farmers market every week, it is right by where I live, but I am thinking of going to covington this week, just to see what is different.
theantithesis
08-28-2009, 09:32 AM
oh yeah, bosom babies is only open mon- fri. 9-5. I tried to go on the weekend once, and they were closed.
Kreolemom
08-28-2009, 11:35 PM
Oh too bad, but I am glad I saw your post before going. Also, we were going to go to the Mandeville market too, I have a friend that sells bows and pillowcase dress. She says the market is great. I'll have to try going another day.
MrsCoffeeLa
08-29-2009, 06:03 AM
The Covington Market is great and definately worth checking it out!!! We generally go there over the Mandeville Market, but they are both fantastic.
Meet up Idea! What we if meet one Sat morning in Mandeville, went to the market, and then perhaps breakfast at the kickstand cafe' across the street?
Kreolemom
08-29-2009, 12:32 PM
That sounds great to me. Do you thing we should start a new thread or maybe make our plans using PMs?
glutenfreegirl
09-01-2009, 07:24 AM
So does anyone wanna take the reigns and organize a get together? Maybe we could also all bring CD's and have a diaper swap? Im' sure many of us have different kinds we no longer need and may help others? I'd def go if it was a weekday and I'd go on the north or south shore. Im a little busy with my boys and their therapies and what not but i can try :)
christen
09-01-2009, 08:55 AM
Hey yall! I live in SW MS but I'm a Louisiana girl in my heart. I just moved back to MS about 2 years ago right before I got married. I miss Baton Rouge so bad! I just saw an ad for Bosom Babies and called them this morning to check their hours so we could drive over, it's about 1.5 hours from here. I want to find out what she has in stock before we go! When are the farmers markets in Covington and Mandeville? They sound better than our little bitty one in St. Francisville!
mamaof6
09-12-2009, 08:10 PM
Anyone near New Iberia, LA? I have one friend who CD'ers. She moved here from Belle Chase after the hurricanes but that's it. People see the baby in cloth and look at me like I'm CRAZY. My sister lives in Hammond. Next time I go to see her I think I'll make a trip to Mandiville to check out the baby shop. Looking forward to your replies:lostit:
I am from Morgan City but now live in Kentwood. There is a store in Covington that sells BG and other items. I bought my Moby there. Drawing a blank on the name, but the little second hand store knows the name. Can't think of the name of that store either. I guess the more kids I have the more memory I loose.:headscratch:
Kreolemom
09-14-2009, 09:22 PM
I just found out about this place:
http://www.zukababy.com/home.html
Has anyone been there?
Unfortunately they are closed for awhile to move. I can't wait until they reaopen to check them out. It would be so nice to see stuff in real life instead of just online. Oh, and they are a drop off site for Miracle Diapers miraclediapers.org
MrsCoffeeLa
09-15-2009, 06:34 AM
The zukababy store sounds neat! I'll definately check that out when they re-open. I don't cross the lake that often, but I'd make a trip to go there and see! :)
gentle.mama
09-29-2009, 03:47 PM
Has anything been planned yet.... anyone?
stewartjess
09-30-2009, 05:21 AM
Hi all. North La here. I don't have diapers anymore.. :cry: but when dd was wearing diapers i used mainly pockets then just a few weeks before she potty learned (on her own, i fought her hard about it. :giggle2: ) i got into prefolds and wool. i think just the feeling wet in the prefolds is what made her want to use the potty. she just quit wetting her diapers and would hold it until i took her diaper off.
guess it's time for another baby, so much new diaper stuff is coming out. I've really been tempted to just buy to pet and look at them. :blush:
We are looking to move to the Monroe area - I have a job at Glenwood Medical Center. I would really like some mamas to talk to about the area and stuff. The thought of moving away from all of our family really scares me :(
christen
10-03-2009, 05:57 PM
I've been wanting to come to Mandeville to go to Bosom Babies, does anyone think it's worth the 2 hour drive?
Also, I'm looking for a new OBGYN in Baton Rouge. I want to use the BR General for my next baby and I'd love to have a doctor who will actually listen to me and my concerns and not treat me like an idiot. GRRR! I heard there's a group at the Oschner Clinic on Bluebonnet that has a midwife in their practice. Any suggestions?
MrsCoffeeLa
10-04-2009, 07:49 AM
Christen,
You may want to join the Louisiana Natural Birth Meetup Group. There are lots of people from the BR area and I know they could reccomend a Dr. for you!
http://www.louisiananaturalbirth.com
MrsCoffeeLa
10-04-2009, 07:50 AM
[QUOTE=christen;8555755]I've been wanting to come to Mandeville to go to Bosom Babies, does anyone think it's worth the 2 hour drive?
*And I've been meaning to pop into Bosom Babies and check it out. I'll post and let you know what I think about it. *
christen
10-06-2009, 04:31 PM
thanks for the link, I'm going to check it out now! let me know what you think of Bosom Babies!
glutenfreegirl
10-14-2009, 08:36 AM
Hey all! Ive gone to Bosom Babies, its nice. Not sure its worth 2 hours tho...
I wanted to say I had some CD's for sale that Im about to post in the for sale thread but I thought Id see if there was anyone local who wanted to buy to save on shipping :) Im in Slidell. If I can I'll post in here but I dont think I can. So I'll link back to the FS thread when I get it ready! IN the meantime feel free to pm me if u are interested. Mostly small/mediums fuzzi bunz, BG 3.0, WAHm diaps and inserts
:) Amy
glutenfreegirl
10-14-2009, 09:05 AM
Ok heres my FS links if anyone local wants to pick up that'd be great :)
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8641350#post8641350
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8641423#post8641423
Kreolemom
10-21-2009, 11:12 PM
Anyone been to the new store on Magazine St. yet? http://www.zukababy.com/home.html
I am going to try to pass by there this week and wanted to know what to expect.
Kreolemom
10-24-2009, 12:33 AM
Well I went to the new store and stayed over an hour. I was in heaven. The store is small but they have a lot of great stuff and the lady was very friendly. I bought 3 diapers and 2 covers. I am going back as soon as I save up a little more money and try out the new diapers. It is soooooo nice to be able to touch and feel things before buying them.
dreamingkristin
10-24-2009, 08:29 PM
so what kinda diapers did they have??? and covers??? I thought about going today also since I was at the zoo but just didn't wanna drag the whole family there... I'll have to tell my sis to check it out...
Kreolemom
10-25-2009, 06:49 AM
They have everything listed on their website plus they have carriers, nursing bras and other goodies. I got some Fuzzi Bunz and Happy Heiny one size to try and some Bummis covers. I also tried on an Ergo but want to try a Beco when they come in.
PresleysMom
11-09-2009, 11:29 PM
I'm way late but before Zuka Baby closed, I went a bunch of times. The momma is super sweet!
Kreolemom
11-12-2009, 09:58 AM
I'm way late but before Zuka Baby closed, I went a bunch of times. The momma is super sweet!
They re-opened in a different location. Check out the website.
http://www.zukababy.com
PresleysMom
11-14-2009, 10:51 PM
Edited: Will attend the Grand Opening 11/28. Anyone else going?
EmmyAsMom
11-15-2009, 08:32 PM
Hey ladies! Good to see some local ladies!
Check out my newest AIO for e3...
~LSU diaper~
That's awesome! My hubby might hop onboard CDing if DD's diapers looked like that! He's :lostit: about LSU!
ALSO: So cool to see so many from BR!!!
glutenfreegirl
11-21-2009, 11:37 AM
is that grand opening the day after thanksgiving? What day is that? If it is I cant go..thats fabric hunting day at hancock! LOL
Thats a drive for me anyways...but I would love to see it one day :)
milser11
11-22-2009, 10:07 PM
Hi Stewartjess. Did you make the move down here yet? I am new to this site and saw your post. I live 30 minutes East of Monroe. Hope everything went well if you are here.
Melissa
Angel89411
11-28-2009, 09:25 AM
Hey, everyone. I'm from EBR with a 19 month old son.
I wonder if I can talk DH into visiting Zuka baby next week?
dreamingkristin
11-28-2009, 03:25 PM
I went -- its nice to have a store that has many cloth diapers to touch and stuff..but there really aren't any 'fun' kinda prints or variety in stuff...
She does have BGs, Flips, Fuzzi Bunz, Happy Hieneys --
I showed her the diapers I made -- she actually still has them... but I can't do wholesale right now....
Angel89411
11-28-2009, 05:48 PM
Does she sell prefolds and flats?
dreamingkristin
11-28-2009, 07:33 PM
humm.. I wanna think she does.. but I can't really remember cuase I'm don't really use those so I wasn't looking at those....
But I'm sure you could email her and she would let you know...
Kreolemom
11-29-2009, 10:58 PM
I wanted to go but we were driving back from NC. I may go again this week to see if she's gotten anything new since the last time I was there.
PresleysMom
12-22-2009, 05:13 PM
Hi Louisiana Ladies! I'm a New Orleans mom.
CassieFlips
12-23-2009, 04:00 PM
Hello Louisiana! I am new here and from Gretna :)
glutenfreegirl
12-28-2009, 11:04 AM
Im here in Slidell! :) I just wanted to let ya'll know about my destash thread of fuzzi bunz an dother diapers if anyone is interested :)
Hello LA Mamas! I am also in Slidell, and not to mention totally new to the idea of cloth diapering, I think it's a little too late for DS (he's 2 and a half), we are PLing and I ordered the Imse Vimse trainers, does anyone have any other trainers they would recommend?
Kristin, I saw on your sig that you have an allergy child, DS is an allergy kid but no food/med allergies that we know of just sick ALL THE TIME. In the past 3 months we've had pneumonia twice AND swine flu... ugh. What kind of allergies does your child have and how do you deal?
-Rachel
dreamingkristin
12-29-2009, 12:08 PM
Rachel - my kids are food allergy kiddos... my DS1 was allergic to all dairy until about 2 years old.. he is now 5 and only has asthma now... He was also my 29 weeker preemie...
My DD is my problem child in more than one way! haha! She is a pistol but she is my most severe allergy child... She was allergic to dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts and treenuts... and was failure to thrive - refused to eat for awhile and then never gained weight - she had a feeding tube for about 6 months.. but has outgrown everything except peanuts and treenuts which is likely to be lifelong allergies..we are in the process of outgrowing/trialing dairy stuff this week.. so as of this week she has had yogurt and mac and cheese and all is good..
My DS2 is allergic to dairy I think.. but his is presenting as mostly congestion and ear infections (just like DS1) so he is on soy formula although the congestion and ear infections are still there... he had horrible poops on Allimintum so we have just stayed away from dairy in general with him too...
I hate allergiest of any kinda.. my DH has plenty of enviornmental allergies and is getting allergy shots now which seem to be really helping..
BUT yes.. my youngest is sick all the time!! Its driving me crazy right now... he was up all last night with yet antoher ear infection!!! 4 in just under 4 months.. seems we are running about a week between ending antibotics and starting a new round.. I'm DONE with them I tell you! DONE! Can't do them to his body anymore... and yet I don't wanna do tubes either... I'm adding probiotics to his bottles along with Omega Oil (Flax oil) that the allergist suggested to help boost his immune system....
eracheld
12-29-2009, 12:22 PM
We have yet to test ds yet but his allergist put him on a medication called xyzal which seems to be working relatively well. I also suspected the dairy allergy but the allergist said it's probably just environmental :/ I hate drugging my child but I feel like I have no other options at this point, so we're sticking with it. The allergist says there is a good chance that he will outgrow it but probably not until at least age 6 :(
On another note, I would highly recommend the tubes, ds got them in april as well as the adenoidectomy and his speech improved so much even in just the first few weeks. And IMO I would rather him have that than constantly be medicated, that way when they are older their bodies and illnesses will respond to anitbiotics.
I am still suspicious of Joshua having the milk allergy, I have considered removing all dairy and going gfcf, is that what you do?
-Rachel
Kreolemom
12-29-2009, 06:29 PM
Hello Louisiana! I am new here and from Gretna :)
I'm on the Westbank too!
glutenfreegirl
12-30-2009, 09:56 AM
Hi! Not to hijack the thread or anything, but Cassie and I are planning a little DS playdate if you're interested, Jan 4th at my house in Slidell :) Pm me if you're interested! :)
We have lots of food issues here too. I have Celiac disease and run this: http://louisianaceliac.blogspot.com
My littlest has Autism and is on the GF and MOSTLY CF diet. Oldest has gluten sensitivity (but not full blown Celiac) and is GF also.
I jsut picked up a good cookbook called the Kid Friendly Allergy Free Cookbook from BDalton--they're going out of Business so everything is 40 % off at the one in the mall in Slidell if you can ge tout there. If not, I'd be happy to scan recipes and email em to anyone.
~~Amy
Hello LA Mamas! I am also in Slidell, and not to mention totally new to the idea of cloth diapering, I think it's a little too late for DS (he's 2 and a half), we are PLing and I ordered the Imse Vimse trainers, does anyone have any other trainers they would recommend?
Kristin, I saw on your sig that you have an allergy child, DS is an allergy kid but no food/med allergies that we know of just sick ALL THE TIME. In the past 3 months we've had pneumonia twice AND swine flu... ugh. What kind of allergies does your child have and how do you deal?
-Rachel
dreamingkristin
12-30-2009, 02:58 PM
oh Amy-- I so could have used that cookbook a year ago when her diet was so limited! Its so much better and easier now... everyone who isn't dealing with food allergies told me I should write a cookbook called "Kaci Safe" and publish al lthe recipies and food ideas I had for feeding her... but with DS2 having issues with milk/diary it would be a good idea to get that book too..
glutenfreegirl
12-30-2009, 09:16 PM
Wow you sound like my friend Dee! Her kids are allergic to SO much, so even a lot of the Gluten Free Caesin free things are out bc they're allergic to corn and soy too!
glutenfreegirl
12-30-2009, 09:17 PM
OH and Kristin, your katybird etsy link didnt work :)
glutenfreegirl
01-04-2010, 08:36 AM
Well we were gonna have a playdate but Cassie had the baby 4 weeks early! I think all are well tho, still 6lbs 2oz I think she said!
I highly suggest to anyone with food/allergy issues ot get tested for Celiac. That causes a TON of problems, including looking like food allergies, seasonal allergies, etc. My celiac blog is http://louisianaceliac.blogspot.com
I used an allergist in Ochsner in Slidell, Dr Secora It hink her name was? She was great when we found out my oldest was allergic to cats!
dreamingkristin
01-04-2010, 12:49 PM
Yep -- we went through a gamet of tests with my daughter.. she actually has Eosinophilic Esophagitis - its a condition where her white blood cells attack her body like an infection except the supposed infection is the food...
http://www.apfed.org/ee.htm
She did have biopsies done and ruled out Celiacs...
mama ra
01-06-2010, 08:34 AM
I'm new here to NOLA.......are there some more NOLA mamas here? I'd LOVE to make a new friend that I can have lunch with!
Kreolemom
01-09-2010, 11:22 PM
I'm new here to NOLA.......are there some more NOLA mamas here? I'd LOVE to make a new friend that I can have lunch with!
Welcome to New Orleans!
Angel89411
01-17-2010, 05:31 PM
Hi from Baton Rouge! How y'all doin?
Kreolemom
01-21-2010, 07:14 PM
Hi from Baton Rouge! How y'all doin?
Hi to you too.
steph_reynolds
01-22-2010, 10:58 PM
HELLO!
mom of 2 fluffybutt boys. 2 years old, and 4 months old.
Youngsville La
(althought we are FROM Texarkana) lived here about 3 years
would LOOOOOOOOVE to meet some knitting mamas!
Angel89411
01-24-2010, 12:38 PM
WHO DAT!
Kreolemom
01-25-2010, 10:06 AM
WHO DAT!
Black and Gold Superbowl!
glutenfreegirl
01-25-2010, 10:38 PM
HOw about DEM SAINTS!!! I am SOOOO Excited! Ive been adding Saints soaps to my soap shop!! I cannot wait! I literally had ot run in the street screaming because I didnt want to wake my son!!!
Duckduckfish
01-25-2010, 10:56 PM
So have yall been listening to the radio?? It cracks me up all the songs they have made into Saints songs. I can't get "Party in the MIA" out of my head lol.
eracheld
01-27-2010, 04:57 PM
Am I the only one who teared up after that fabulously exhausting game?? All I could think of was my pawpaw, my dad and my brother who I couldn't watch the game with (my pawpaw passed away, my dad works for textron training troops how to work on their vehicles, and my brother works in AL). Just thinking of my childhood and how much I wanted to be with them for this! WHO DAT?!?!
heathenmommy
01-27-2010, 05:03 PM
I love the BLACK AND GOLD. And as a Pittsburgher, y'all my bayou brethren!!!
Who dat?
Angel89411
02-07-2010, 07:52 AM
Today is the day! Black and Gold Superbowl!!! Saints are goin all the way! Who Dat?
glutenfreegirl
02-08-2010, 06:56 PM
I cant believe I lived to see it! It is AWESOME! :) I blogged about it on www.handmadelouisiana.com :)
Kreolemom
03-25-2010, 09:02 PM
Hey, where is everyone?
crazy4Cam
03-30-2010, 09:00 AM
Yay for finding more Louisiana cloth diapering moms!
I'm in Lake Charles, La.
sweetppolly
04-10-2010, 01:52 PM
I don't know if I am going against the rules but if anyone is near me, I posted a load of diapers for cheap on craigslist. Only for pick up though. I am close to Fort Polk.
theantithesis
04-12-2010, 08:15 PM
hey everyone...
is anyone planning a get together any time soon, or should I try and set one up???
lisathib123
04-17-2010, 03:15 PM
I'm back CDing again. I have issues bad. Cds for while then sposies for a while. We need a good support thread. Any mamas around opelousas, la?
mamakerry
05-19-2010, 06:30 PM
I'm back CDing again. I have issues bad. Cds for while then sposies for a while. We need a good support thread. Any mamas around opelousas, la?
I'm in Marksville right now, but I'll be moving back to the Lafayette area sometime after July.
lisathib123
05-21-2010, 05:20 AM
awesome!
Kreolemom
06-30-2010, 09:49 PM
Hey. Where is everyone? I am guessing staying in and avoiding the heat.
Did anyone ever have a meet up?
theantithesis
07-04-2010, 04:17 PM
ok... someone suggested that I put this on FFS, but I don't really want to ship it. I was going to freecycle them, but I though there might be more ladies here that are into them. I have a ton of old mothering and other alternative parenting magazines. some of them are very radical. and I have some snappis that I HATE!!!! They are all just sitting here. Anyone want anything? PM me!
Kreolemom
07-12-2010, 10:17 PM
Did you try LLL for donating the magazines?
jennedwards79
07-15-2010, 10:02 PM
Hey ya'll! We're getting stationed back at Barksdale, in Shreveport/Bossier in a few weeks, and I'd love to meet some like-minded mamas in the area to talk all things diapers :) I'm the only person I know cd'ing here in SC, so I have to get my fix on ds :)
Kreolemom
07-29-2010, 07:42 PM
Did anyone see this?
http://www.wdsu.com/news/24438588/detail.html
gentle.mama
08-24-2010, 07:09 PM
Try La Leche League of Slidell!
ok... someone suggested that I put this on FFS, but I don't really want to ship it. I was going to freecycle them, but I though there might be more ladies here that are into them. I have a ton of old mothering and other alternative parenting magazines. some of them are very radical. and I have some snappis that I HATE!!!! They are all just sitting here. Anyone want anything? PM me!
newtwinmom
09-21-2010, 12:42 PM
Hey everybody:wave2:! I just found the SE forum and this LA thread.
I am in BR, for now. I am expecting twin boys in December and am very excited to CD. Unfortunately, we will be moving shortly after the boys come as my husband will have graduation CRNA school and taken a job somewhere else (at least we hope).
Anybody know if Bosom Babies is still open? My DH and I both are on the weekend shift this week so have all this week to go visit!
Oh, and I have been to Zuka if anyone was wondering about them. They are really great and very very helpful. My DH was sooooo much more comfortable with the CDing idea after we spent 1.5 hours putting every diaper she had on the practice teddy bear! :giggle2:
Anyway, glad to see I'm not the only 'crazy tree hugger' in South LA!
octoberblush
10-19-2010, 11:18 AM
Hey mamas! I didn't have the time to read all of the posts but I was SUPER excited to see so many moms in Louisiana CDing! I was born and raised in LA and moved around all over from Many, to Natchitoches, to Ruston, to Baton Rouge, and back again! I just recently moved to NC because of my military career. I NEVER heard or even saw any CDs the 21 years that I was in LA. Spread the CD love, mamas! :yay:
March
01-29-2011, 10:59 AM
I'm in Lake Charles! :) I'm a WAHM CD retailer--a rep for a company based in Lafayette called eLeMeNO-Pee. Having a blast spreading cloth diapering and babywearing education in Southwest Louisiana. If anyone's near here and looking to get friends into cloth, I do parties that are LOTS of fun. We have reps all over LA now, and one in ATX, too!
We carry FuzziBunz, Rocky Mountain Diapers, DryBees, Little Beetle... and we have some top-secret announcements coming in February. New diaper lines!
jenny517
01-29-2011, 01:09 PM
Hi Laura :wave2:
Haven't been here in forever, but just got the email notification.
I'm in Alexandria, loving eLeMeNO-Pee too! Would love to meet some new mamas in this area. :goodvibes:
eracheld
02-02-2011, 09:07 PM
Hey Laura! My friend used eLeMeNO-Pee for her CDs and she just had her little girl within the past week!
March
02-03-2011, 03:44 PM
Hi, Rachel! Who's your friend? Is she one of my clients or is she with another rep? Where are you located? Love hearing that our name is spreading!
eracheld
02-13-2011, 10:57 PM
Her name is Heather and her daughter is Audrey. I'm not sure who her rep is. I am in Slidell!
alaskamom
02-16-2011, 11:24 PM
Hi Ladies!! I am coming to Bossier to visit my parents for a month and am going to need detergent. Last time I was home, I had a really hard time and ended up with a lot of stains, as they have very hard water. Is there anywhere locally that I can buy some or does anyone have a recommendation? I use Rockin' Green when I'm home in Alaska. Thanks!!
arrowbabie
02-26-2011, 09:53 PM
Hi y'all! My name is Susette. I live in Slidell and have one ds and a dd on the way! Would love to get to know some local moms!
arrowbabie
02-26-2011, 09:54 PM
Hey everybody:wave2:! I just found the SE forum and this LA thread.
I am in BR, for now. I am expecting twin boys in December and am very excited to CD. Unfortunately, we will be moving shortly after the boys come as my husband will have graduation CRNA school and taken a job somewhere else (at least we hope).
Anybody know if Bosom Babies is still open? My DH and I both are on the weekend shift this week so have all this week to go visit!
Oh, and I have been to Zuka if anyone was wondering about them. They are really great and very very helpful. My DH was sooooo much more comfortable with the CDing idea after we spent 1.5 hours putting every diaper she had on the practice teddy bear! :giggle2:
Anyway, glad to see I'm not the only 'crazy tree hugger' in South LA!
Bosom babies is open. It moved though onto 190 near bonefish grill.
eracheld
02-27-2011, 11:59 PM
Hi y'all! My name is Susette. I live in Slidell and have one ds and a dd on the way! Would love to get to know some local moms!
Hey Susette! I'm also in Slidell!
March
03-01-2011, 08:48 AM
Hey everybody:wave2:! I just found the SE forum and this LA thread.
I am in BR, for now. I am expecting twin boys in December and am very excited to CD. Unfortunately, we will be moving shortly after the boys come as my husband will have graduation CRNA school and taken a job somewhere else (at least we hope).
Anybody know if Bosom Babies is still open? My DH and I both are on the weekend shift this week so have all this week to go visit!
Oh, and I have been to Zuka if anyone was wondering about them. They are really great and very very helpful. My DH was sooooo much more comfortable with the CDing idea after we spent 1.5 hours putting every diaper she had on the practice teddy bear! :giggle2:
Anyway, glad to see I'm not the only 'crazy tree hugger' in South LA!
heather@elemeno-pee.com! She's in Baton Rouge and she is WONDERFUL!
gentle.mama
07-11-2011, 10:53 PM
It sounds like the Slidell moms need a meet-up! ;)
arrowbabie
07-12-2011, 12:34 AM
It sounds like the Slidell moms need a meet-up! ;)
I agree!!
Calla
07-13-2011, 08:20 PM
I'm in Slidell! Well, Bay Saint Louis (20 minutes outside of Slidell), but my DH works in Slidell.. and that's where we will be moving once I'm done with school.
I'm 24, and have a 2 and half month old daughter. :)
Ladyinwaiting72
07-14-2011, 07:01 AM
Hi! I'm in Lafayette. Just started CDing my 12mo old. ;)
Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum App
irelandclover
07-27-2011, 08:34 PM
I live in Picayune, MS but its seems like I spend all my time in New Orleans and Slidell (: My favorite diaper shop is Zuka Baby on Magazine street. They carry a huge variety of cloth and some really cute eco clothes and baby stuff.
Angel89411
07-30-2011, 08:51 PM
I am from Lafayette. DS is out of diapers but we are planning on using PFs with the newbie.
ayer79
09-13-2011, 06:13 PM
What's the best area to live in around New Orleans? I want to live in the best school district. I'm looking for family oriented areas and safe. Any suggestions?
pcguidry
09-22-2011, 04:10 PM
Hi, I'm from the Lafayette area, so glad to see other moms from the area
tigermom27
09-24-2011, 06:14 AM
What's the best area to live in around New Orleans? I want to live in the best school district. I'm looking for family oriented areas and safe. Any suggestions?
There are no good school districts in NO! if you want good schools you go private! I was born there (well, Metairie) and my dad and his whole family are from there. It is a unique place. You can be living in a great area and then have projects two streets over. Good luck. It is a beautiful city with so much history and culture. It is just another world!
arrowbabie
09-24-2011, 09:36 AM
Covington, which is across the lake, is about 30-45 min from downtown new Orleans. The school district is nice, the areas are safe and family friendly and cleaner than living in the city.
Calla
09-25-2011, 06:06 PM
Best place around New Orleans for living/schools?
St Tammany parish has some of the best schools in the state. Usually ranked top 5 in their standardized test scores.
That would be Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, etc.
So, if you were moving there, which city would you live in? Convington? Slidell? Or Mandeville? I feel so overwhelmed! My son is special needs and has to go public. Where's there a good special needs program?
MrsCoffeeLa
10-18-2011, 06:40 AM
Ayer79, I'd check out Madisonville and Mandeville as your top options. I've lived in Mandeville, Covington, and Madisonville over the psat 11 years, and now that I have a 4 year old, we made sure to plant ourselves in Madisonville and the schools are a huge part of that. We are planning on homeschooling at least for the next few years, but I feel comforted every day I when drive past Madisonville Elementary.
