Diaper Swappers

Flufflove · 07-15-2012, 06:26 PM

I have been obsessing over cloth diapers for 8 years, ever since my husband and I started TTCing our first. But our "baby" is near potty training and we are unable to have any more, and I suddenly realize just how much I am going to miss my fluff.

I really want to continue to be involved in some way in helping other parents cloth diaper their babies--NOT converting committed disposable users, but helping educate people who are interested in cloth and just need more information and advice. I started a web site a while back, but it's already out of date, and without a baby to try new things on, I can't really update it very well. I may just go back to using pinned prefolds all the time when I am home, just because it's my last chance.

qsefthuko · 07-15-2012, 07:29 PM

I think I understand a bit. We are hoping for another child but don't really expect it to happen. It took us 8 years to get our youngest. I think because I know he will very likely be our last all the fluffy diapers mean more to me than they would if I totally expected we would be able to have as many children as we wanted to have.

mrother · 07-15-2012, 07:29 PM

I would think you would be a great source for parents in need of more info.

If you were thinking local parents you could put flyers up at local pre-schools and such. Interested parents could call or e-mail. Good luck!

FunLovinMama · 07-15-2012, 09:07 PM

Hugs, mama. I know I will feel the same way when my diapering days are nearing an end.

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2much2luv · 07-15-2012, 09:43 PM

I know what you mean. Think about the grandbabies? Maybe?

bigmamakelsey · 07-15-2012, 09:57 PM

You need some mama fluff!

Veronica · 07-16-2012, 04:18 AM

I'm so sorry. I think it will be very hard on me too.

mrsmccullen07 · 07-16-2012, 10:45 AM

You could become a member of the Real Diaper Association and start hosting meetings

I love going to our monthly meeting and you would get tons of opportunites to see the new diapers and learn from others how they are working/fitting etc.

GreenHome Sewing · 07-16-2012, 10:55 AM

How about teaching classes to new and expectant parents?

Umm_Ibraheem · 07-16-2012, 02:19 PM

I agree about the classes, when I was starting out I didn't know anything and had to ask on DS (LOVELY LADIES). Have you thought about fostering? respite care?

I cannot image life without fluffy butts in the house and if I can't cloth diaper my babies, I SHALL cloth diaper other people's babies! *if they let me of course*

07-15-2012, 06:26 PM	#1
Flufflove Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,021 Ratings: 117 Feedback: 100%	Sudden, sad realization I have been obsessing over cloth diapers for 8 years, ever since my husband and I started TTCing our first. But our "baby" is near potty training and we are unable to have any more, and I suddenly realize just how much I am going to miss my fluff. I really want to continue to be involved in some way in helping other parents cloth diaper their babies--NOT converting committed disposable users, but helping educate people who are interested in cloth and just need more information and advice. I started a web site a while back, but it's already out of date, and without a baby to try new things on, I can't really update it very well. I may just go back to using pinned prefolds all the time when I am home, just because it's my last chance.

07-15-2012, 07:29 PM	#2
qsefthuko Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 6,116 Ratings: 67 Feedback: 100%	Re: Sudden, sad realization I think I understand a bit. We are hoping for another child but don't really expect it to happen. It took us 8 years to get our youngest. I think because I know he will very likely be our last all the fluffy diapers mean more to me than they would if I totally expected we would be able to have as many children as we wanted to have.

07-15-2012, 07:29 PM	#3
mrother Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cold and snowy NY Posts: 525 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Sudden, sad realization I would think you would be a great source for parents in need of more info. If you were thinking local parents you could put flyers up at local pre-schools and such. Interested parents could call or e-mail. Good luck! __________________ Meredith:SAHM to Chase '04 Carson '05 Lillian '08 Cannon '12 THERE IS A NUMBER 5 COOKING!!!

07-15-2012, 09:07 PM	#4
FunLovinMama Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,511 Ratings: 97 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Hugs, mama. I know I will feel the same way when my diapering days are nearing an end. Sent from my iPad using DS Forum __________________ Hi, I'm Jessica. Mama to three amazing kiddos.

07-15-2012, 09:43 PM	#5
2much2luv Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,039 Ratings: 31 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Sudden, sad realization I know what you mean. Think about the grandbabies? Maybe?

07-16-2012, 10:55 AM	#9
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