Diaper Swappers

Bellibowbottoms · 10-12-2009, 10:39 AM

I have a dear friend considering switching to MC to help with her heavy, crampy periods. If you would like to share your experience here to help her and others who are thinking about making the switch, it would be most appreciated.

Here's mine

I've been using MC for 21-22 cycles. I have a 3-4 day cycle, one day is bleeding the other days are spotting. I have almost NO cramps now. I used to have monster cramps. I think it took almost a year to get to where the cramps were no longer there.

I would never go back to paper pads after this. I used to think my period was itchy, but it's the paper pads that are itchy. I love my cloth pads, they are so comfy and wonderful.

mamastep · 10-12-2009, 10:43 AM

ok i have really been wanting to switch, but really the only thing holding me back is work - what do i do while i'm at work?

Mom23kids · 10-12-2009, 10:44 AM

Well, I just used my new mama cloth for the first time this past week, but it wasn't a "regular" period, I had a miscarriage.

I only bled for 5 days(I usually bleed/spot for 6-8 with a period), had no cramps, and it just made the experience more bearable because I got to use pretty pads. They are very comfy and soft, and they DO NOT LEAK! I was so excited about that.

Mom23kids · 10-12-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mamastep

ok i have really been wanting to switch, but really the only thing holding me back is work - what do i do while i'm at work?

I just took mine in a small wet bag and kept it in my purse, and just took my whole purse with me to the bathroom. It wasn't a big deal.

mamastep · 10-12-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom23kids

I just took mine in a small wet bag and kept it in my purse, and just took my whole purse with me to the bathroom. It wasn't a big deal.

ok, well that would work i guess. thanks!

so sorry for your loss mama!

justbishop · 10-12-2009, 10:49 AM

I just tried them for the first time on my last cycle. I woke up in the middle of the night crampy and had started. Put on a sposie pad (didn't have any of my cloth in the master bathroom) and went back to sleep crampy. Woke up in the morning crampy. Put on a cloth pad and no lie, the cramping was gone within 10 minutes!

Bellibowbottoms · 10-12-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom23kids

Well, I just used my new mama cloth for the first time this past week, but it wasn't a "regular" period, I had a miscarriage.

I only bled for 5 days(I usually bleed/spot for 6-8 with a period), had no cramps, and it just made the experience more bearable because I got to use pretty pads. They are very comfy and soft, and they DO NOT LEAK! I was so excited about that.

Oh so sorry mama!

Janine · 10-12-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mamastep

ok i have really been wanting to switch, but really the only thing holding me back is work - what do i do while i'm at work?

I have a few pads and my Lunette in a small, double-sided wetbag and I take that into the bathroom. The clean pads/Lunette are in one side and the dirty ones go in the other side.

Bellibowbottoms · 10-12-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Janine

I have a few pads and my Lunette in a small, double-sided wetbag and I take that into the bathroom. The clean pads/Lunette are in one side and the dirty ones go in the other side.

I really need one of those.

birdseye · 10-12-2009, 11:04 AM

I had chronic yeast infections for about 10 years. The last 2-3 years (of the 10), I would get a yeast infection every 4-6 weeks. In the summer of 2007, I was doing some research on the internet and stumbled upon mama cloth. I have only had two yeast infections since switching to mama cloth!!

My cycle also lightened and shortened from 5 days to 3 days. The heaviest flow I have is medium flow for part of the 2nd day!!

10-12-2009, 10:39 AM	#1
Bellibowbottoms Registered Users Formerly: bumblebeej Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,134 Ratings: 124 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	~Mama Cloth~ Testimonial Thread I have a dear friend considering switching to MC to help with her heavy, crampy periods. If you would like to share your experience here to help her and others who are thinking about making the switch, it would be most appreciated. Here's mine I've been using MC for 21-22 cycles. I have a 3-4 day cycle, one day is bleeding the other days are spotting. I have almost NO cramps now. I used to have monster cramps. I think it took almost a year to get to where the cramps were no longer there. I would never go back to paper pads after this. I used to think my period was itchy, but it's the paper pads that are itchy. I love my cloth pads, they are so comfy and wonderful. __________________ Bj~ Downhome Funky Goodness right here on DS.

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mamastep Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Burrow Posts: 1,137 Ratings: 20 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: ~Mama Cloth~ Testimonial Thread ok i have really been wanting to switch, but really the only thing holding me back is work - what do i do while i'm at work? __________________ Enchanted Threads by MissMollyWobbles Help St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer! All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay.

10-12-2009, 10:44 AM	#3
Mom23kids Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 4,121 Ratings: 47 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: ~Mama Cloth~ Testimonial Thread Well, I just used my new mama cloth for the first time this past week, but it wasn't a "regular" period, I had a miscarriage. I only bled for 5 days(I usually bleed/spot for 6-8 with a period), had no cramps, and it just made the experience more bearable because I got to use pretty pads. They are very comfy and soft, and they DO NOT LEAK! I was so excited about that. __________________ Mama to 4 kids, DD 10, DS 9, DD 5, DD2

10-12-2009, 10:49 AM	#6
justbishop Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 2,899 Ratings: 75 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: ~Mama Cloth~ Testimonial Thread I just tried them for the first time on my last cycle. I woke up in the middle of the night crampy and had started. Put on a sposie pad (didn't have any of my cloth in the master bathroom) and went back to sleep crampy. Woke up in the morning crampy. Put on a cloth pad and no lie, the cramping was gone within 10 minutes! __________________ RiotCart.com :: The Handmade Revolution

10-12-2009, 11:04 AM	#10
birdseye Registered Users Formerly: clothbyl Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in the wardrobe searching for Narnia Posts: 1,645 Ratings: 69 Feedback:** 100%	Re: ~Mama Cloth~ Testimonial Thread I had chronic yeast infections for about 10 years. The last 2-3 years (of the 10), I would get a yeast infection every 4-6 weeks. In the summer of 2007, I was doing some research on the internet and stumbled upon mama cloth. I have only had two yeast infections since switching to mama cloth!! My cycle also lightened and shortened from 5 days to 3 days. The heaviest flow I have is medium flow for part of the 2nd day!! __________________ Married to my Husband Mama to two rescue dogs After giving up on fertility treatments 4 years ago, our son has arrived!! Full time hospice worker, part-time student, and new mama!!