Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
FuzziBunz® One Size Cloth Diaper
I guess you can officially call me a cloth diapering momma now. I started the Jillians Drawers diaper trial at the end of January, and since then, I have ordered quite a few and use them routinely. I have a pretty good stash of about 18 or 19 now, maybe more, I am not sure! I am still working on getting my hubby on board- he is scared of the poop! He is coming around...slowly but surely.
I haven't yet used the cloth diapers at night time, but I use them when home with my Abigail, and have used them just a few times when going out to run an errand or two. So far, so good! There are sooo many brands out there, and so many different types to choose from!! So far, I have bumgenius, fuzzibunz, kawaii, and 2 dry bees (that are a little big right now), and one dinkledooz. Most of them are "one size" which means they are adjustable and can grow with Abigail until she reaches around 35 lbs or so. I like those the best, because I won't have to continue buying more as she grows. I can use the same ones!!
I am a bargain shopper, so I always try to find good deals out there. I use pocket cloth diapers, which I have found can be fairly expensive. Last week I came across an Amazon.com baby store coupon for $10.00 off, and wondered if I could use to purchase a FuzziBunz® One Size diaper off the website. I had received one a few weeks ago and really liked it, and thought maybe I could get another one!! I didn't think the coupon would work, but it appeared to!! Then I stumbled across another Amazon.com coupon for 20% off....lo and behold, that worked on the same purchase!! Somehow I managed to get a FuzziBunz® One Size diaper for a total whopping cost of: $5.96. Regularly priced, it would have typically cost around $20.00 (plus tax and shipping!) !! I was able to score free shipping for this... What a deal!! I was so excited!
The diaper arrived very quickly, just 2 days after ordering it! I was so surprised. I had a few other new diapers that came that same day thatI needed to wash/prep before using, so I threw them in the laundry right away. Soon the new diaper was washed and ready to use!
Here are photos of the $5.96 FuzziBunz® One Size Diaper:
Here are some photos of Abigail wearing her FuzziBunz® One Size diaper that we got a few weeks ago with another order- but don't you just love the color?? (who ever thought I would get excited over a darn diaper).
I haven't yet used the cloth diapers at night time, but I use them when home with my Abigail, and have used them just a few times when going out to run an errand or two. So far, so good! There are sooo many brands out there, and so many different types to choose from!! So far, I have bumgenius, fuzzibunz, kawaii, and 2 dry bees (that are a little big right now), and one dinkledooz. Most of them are "one size" which means they are adjustable and can grow with Abigail until she reaches around 35 lbs or so. I like those the best, because I won't have to continue buying more as she grows. I can use the same ones!!
I am a bargain shopper, so I always try to find good deals out there. I use pocket cloth diapers, which I have found can be fairly expensive. Last week I came across an Amazon.com baby store coupon for $10.00 off, and wondered if I could use to purchase a FuzziBunz® One Size diaper off the website. I had received one a few weeks ago and really liked it, and thought maybe I could get another one!! I didn't think the coupon would work, but it appeared to!! Then I stumbled across another Amazon.com coupon for 20% off....lo and behold, that worked on the same purchase!! Somehow I managed to get a FuzziBunz® One Size diaper for a total whopping cost of: $5.96. Regularly priced, it would have typically cost around $20.00 (plus tax and shipping!) !! I was able to score free shipping for this... What a deal!! I was so excited!
The diaper arrived very quickly, just 2 days after ordering it! I was so surprised. I had a few other new diapers that came that same day thatI needed to wash/prep before using, so I threw them in the laundry right away. Soon the new diaper was washed and ready to use!
Here are photos of the $5.96 FuzziBunz® One Size Diaper:
Here are some photos of Abigail wearing her FuzziBunz® One Size diaper that we got a few weeks ago with another order- but don't you just love the color?? (who ever thought I would get excited over a darn diaper).
This FuzziBunz® one size cloth diaper has a button adjustable waist and leg casings. I have not seen this feature in any other cloth diaper. It allows for better more customized fit for your baby! The diaper even comes with a free replacement elastic band, if the original elastic wears out! It is easy to replace, without sewing required!
The FuzziBunz® one size comes with 2 inserts, one for newborn babies, and a larger one. If needed, you could double up the inserts for more absorbancy! They are easy to insert and easy to remove.
FuzziBunz® diapers are made with PUL for the outer layer, which helps keep the moisture contained. I have had very FEW leaks with cloth diapers that have PUL outer layers so far. This diaper has a soft microfleece inner layer that is gentle on baby's skin, and it pulls away the moisture which helps keep your baby rash-free, dry, and comfortable. The microfleece is made of 100% Polyester and is custom-milled.
The diaper has very durable and sturdy snaps!
All in all, I really like this FuzziBunz® one size diaper so far!! Abigail has worn it a few times already, and no leaks, and it is much trimmer than some of the other pocket diapers! I will be buying more of these, especially if I come across more coupons!!
Dinner with a Good Friend
I apoligize to my readers for not writing much this week! It turned out to be a busy week. Ryan was off from work Tuesday through Thursday, so I tend to not spend as much time on the computer when he is home.
Wednesday night we headed to Easton to a good friend of mine's house, and had dinner with her and her husband. I went to Salisbury University with her, we both obtained our Masters in Social Work together. I know without a doubt that I would have struggled through that program moreso if it was not for her!! We became friends in the fall of 2006 and were instant buddies. The social work program was very intense and I was blessed to have a friend like her for support. We grew very close during our time at Salisbury University, and she was even in my wedding after we graduated!!
We still keep in contact, but probably not as much as we should, due to our busy lives! I am very grateful for her friendship though. She is a wondeful person, as is her husband and their family. Easton is only about 1 hour away, just down the highway, but it becomes very difficult planning around both of our hectic schedules to spend some time together!!
We arrived at their (beautiful!) home a little after 7:00 and had a delicious dinner complete with cheesecake for dessert...yum yum. We had only been to their home once since they have bought it, so we enjoyed seeing all of the decor they added since we last visited!!
They don't have children yet, but they loved Abigail to pieces, of course!!! And, of course, she loved the attention. I cannot wait until she has her own children so we can bring Abigail to play!
The last time she had seen Abigail was when she was about 1 week old... I hope we don't go that long again without seeing each other!!!
Oh, another cool part of the evening was that I got a very belated birthday and Christmas gift!! I felt bad though, I forgot to bring hers :( There is always next time!
We didn't get home until almost 11:00 and I had to get up for work the next morning, but it was an evening well worth it. We had such a wonderful time catching up with each other!! But as always, there is never enough time to catch up on everything! I found myself on the ride home, thinking about everything I forgot to ask about!! An excuse to get together again real soon!
Wednesday night we headed to Easton to a good friend of mine's house, and had dinner with her and her husband. I went to Salisbury University with her, we both obtained our Masters in Social Work together. I know without a doubt that I would have struggled through that program moreso if it was not for her!! We became friends in the fall of 2006 and were instant buddies. The social work program was very intense and I was blessed to have a friend like her for support. We grew very close during our time at Salisbury University, and she was even in my wedding after we graduated!!
We still keep in contact, but probably not as much as we should, due to our busy lives! I am very grateful for her friendship though. She is a wondeful person, as is her husband and their family. Easton is only about 1 hour away, just down the highway, but it becomes very difficult planning around both of our hectic schedules to spend some time together!!
We arrived at their (beautiful!) home a little after 7:00 and had a delicious dinner complete with cheesecake for dessert...yum yum. We had only been to their home once since they have bought it, so we enjoyed seeing all of the decor they added since we last visited!!
They don't have children yet, but they loved Abigail to pieces, of course!!! And, of course, she loved the attention. I cannot wait until she has her own children so we can bring Abigail to play!
The last time she had seen Abigail was when she was about 1 week old... I hope we don't go that long again without seeing each other!!!
Oh, another cool part of the evening was that I got a very belated birthday and Christmas gift!! I felt bad though, I forgot to bring hers :( There is always next time!
We didn't get home until almost 11:00 and I had to get up for work the next morning, but it was an evening well worth it. We had such a wonderful time catching up with each other!! But as always, there is never enough time to catch up on everything! I found myself on the ride home, thinking about everything I forgot to ask about!! An excuse to get together again real soon!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Hubby Time
I love my hubby time :)
My husband started working in a local prison as a correctional officer in July 2009, basically a few weeks after my Pop Pop passed away. Along with the new job came a new working schedule. Goodbye to the days of Monday through Friday, 8-5. Hello to working 7 days straight, sometimes 8. I guess I have grown used to it over the past year and half... in some ways. In some ways, not. It is sure different now that Abigail is here.
Before Abigail was born, Ryan (such the supportive husband that he is) decided to change shifts at work. We were (and still are!) trying to avoid putting our newborn chid in a daycare. We discussed the other possible shifts that he would switch to, and after much prayer and discussion, we thought that the 3-11 pm shift would be best. He would still get home with enough time to get a decent night's sleep and ready to go with Abigail in the mornings. My supervisor at my job was gracious enough to let me adjust my schedule so that I come in early (most days!) and leave early so I can be home by 2:00 pm when Ryan leaves for work. I am fortunate and blessed to have a wonderful supervisor.
It works out great. Ryan gets home at 11:30 pm and he gets to sleep in every morning. He is with Abigail during the day, getting his daddy-daughter time. Then I come home from work, and he goes to work. We have only needed someone to watch Abigail a few days here and there if I need to stay late at work and usually only for an hour or so. But most of the time, I am home in time to kiss my hubby, find out how much Abigail has pooped that day, (haha) when she was last fed, and when she had her naps. Then it's off to work he goes. Sometimes I get home early enough to talk to him a little bit more while he's getting ready for work. Sometimes not. It's those days that wear on me after so many days in a row of that. I love my hubby time. I love sharing moments of my day with him.
However, I also LOVE LOVE LOVE my time with my Abigail in the afternoons and evenings. But I sure do miss my husband on those nights too. Some nights I don't know what to do with myself, I get in ruts where it's the same ole same ole. This winter has been so cold, I Haven't felt like taking Abigail out. She hates getting all bundled up and into her carseat. Most days I come home, put my jammies on, and we are in for the night.
I always look forward to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, because those are the days we can all sleep in together :) I get to see and talk to my hubby before he leaves for work at 2:00. Sometimes that is what gets me through the workweek. (I Have off Fridays usually).
It does pay off eventually though, because when Ryan does have days off, it is always either a Friday Saturday Sunday weekend off... or Monday through Thursday. This week he had to work Monday day shift, his 8th day in a row, but he has off until Friday now. So it works out. He works hard at his job, as much as he might not enjoy it at times, and I am proud of him. He deserves those days off.
I know there are families out there who don't get to spend much, if any time at all together... especially military families. I am definitely not complaining about not seeing my husband... I am fortunate to have the time with him that I do. I have great respect for those military mommies whose husbands are deployed overseas. It sure takes a strong woman to do that.
But I just wanted to say that I cherish my time with Ryan and Abigail, the time we have together, the 3 of us (well 4, when includining Camden too) as a family. Whatever the future holds, I know we will get through it.
My husband started working in a local prison as a correctional officer in July 2009, basically a few weeks after my Pop Pop passed away. Along with the new job came a new working schedule. Goodbye to the days of Monday through Friday, 8-5. Hello to working 7 days straight, sometimes 8. I guess I have grown used to it over the past year and half... in some ways. In some ways, not. It is sure different now that Abigail is here.
Before Abigail was born, Ryan (such the supportive husband that he is) decided to change shifts at work. We were (and still are!) trying to avoid putting our newborn chid in a daycare. We discussed the other possible shifts that he would switch to, and after much prayer and discussion, we thought that the 3-11 pm shift would be best. He would still get home with enough time to get a decent night's sleep and ready to go with Abigail in the mornings. My supervisor at my job was gracious enough to let me adjust my schedule so that I come in early (most days!) and leave early so I can be home by 2:00 pm when Ryan leaves for work. I am fortunate and blessed to have a wonderful supervisor.
It works out great. Ryan gets home at 11:30 pm and he gets to sleep in every morning. He is with Abigail during the day, getting his daddy-daughter time. Then I come home from work, and he goes to work. We have only needed someone to watch Abigail a few days here and there if I need to stay late at work and usually only for an hour or so. But most of the time, I am home in time to kiss my hubby, find out how much Abigail has pooped that day, (haha) when she was last fed, and when she had her naps. Then it's off to work he goes. Sometimes I get home early enough to talk to him a little bit more while he's getting ready for work. Sometimes not. It's those days that wear on me after so many days in a row of that. I love my hubby time. I love sharing moments of my day with him.
However, I also LOVE LOVE LOVE my time with my Abigail in the afternoons and evenings. But I sure do miss my husband on those nights too. Some nights I don't know what to do with myself, I get in ruts where it's the same ole same ole. This winter has been so cold, I Haven't felt like taking Abigail out. She hates getting all bundled up and into her carseat. Most days I come home, put my jammies on, and we are in for the night.
I always look forward to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, because those are the days we can all sleep in together :) I get to see and talk to my hubby before he leaves for work at 2:00. Sometimes that is what gets me through the workweek. (I Have off Fridays usually).
It does pay off eventually though, because when Ryan does have days off, it is always either a Friday Saturday Sunday weekend off... or Monday through Thursday. This week he had to work Monday day shift, his 8th day in a row, but he has off until Friday now. So it works out. He works hard at his job, as much as he might not enjoy it at times, and I am proud of him. He deserves those days off.
I know there are families out there who don't get to spend much, if any time at all together... especially military families. I am definitely not complaining about not seeing my husband... I am fortunate to have the time with him that I do. I have great respect for those military mommies whose husbands are deployed overseas. It sure takes a strong woman to do that.
But I just wanted to say that I cherish my time with Ryan and Abigail, the time we have together, the 3 of us (well 4, when includining Camden too) as a family. Whatever the future holds, I know we will get through it.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
A Sleeping Baby...
Abigail wasn't always a "sleeping baby". When we first brought her home from the hospital, there were some ROUGH nights at the beginning. And I do mean rough. Rough that some nights I didn't think I Was going to make it. Abigail had her days and nights mixed up and would not go back to sleep at night after nursing. In fact, some nights it seemed that she hardly slept at all!! It seemed I would spend the entire night breastfeeding her! I would nurse her, we would put her down... eventually she seemed to fall asleep then maybe 20 minutes later she was crying again!! Cluster feedings were the worst for me. I didn't have a lot of patience at 2 am in the morning. My husband was crucial when this was going on. HE had to remind me that it was not about me...it was about Abigail and her needs. He tends to give me a reality check wheen I need it.
Finally a few weeks into it, or maybe a month, she seemed to finally sleep for longer periods. First, it was a 4 hour stretch... then 5... I remember her pediatrician had told us at the 2 week checkup not to let her sleep longer then 5 hours...but I have to admit, I didn't wake her up to breastfeed, no matter what others said. I let her sleep and wake herself up when she was hungry. We never had problems breastfeeding or with milk supply. My body has always adjusted to Abigail's needs.
Eventually she did get her days and nights straight. However, then she became a night owl and didn't want to go to sleep until 11 pm, sometimes close to midnight!!
Ryan and I were both going back to work when Abigail was 6 weeks old. When the time was coming, I sat Abigail down and we had a discussion. Well, I discussed and who knows what she understood. :) Anyway, I told her that Mommy was going back to work and had to get up early now. So Abigail will need to fall asleep earlier.
Wouldn't you know, that first week that we went back to work, Abigail actually fell asleep around 9 pm? I swear to this day that she listened to me. Ever since then, she has been a wonderful sleeping baby... I put her down to bed between 8:30 and 9pm usually,depending on whats going on that night, and she falls right asleep without fussing 99.9% of the time. She will sleep through the night and wakes up hungry usually between 5 am and 6 am, sometimes late, sometimes earlier. I always nurse her at least once before I head to work. Then she goes back to sleep and my husband gets to sleep in with her until 9:00-9:30 every morning. He's a lucky duck!!
A lot of people told me at the beginning that if I don't wake her up to nurse in the middle of the night, my supply will go down, but Abigail has been breastfeeding since the day she was born and my supply is fine. My thing is, she will wake up when she is hungry. And she sure lets me know!!! Besides, you can tell from the pictures that she has been gaining weight just fine! She will be 5 months soon, and we are still going strong. I hope to continue breastfeeding for as long as Abigail wants :)
I love my sleeping baby! I know that it could change in the future, when she gets older and starts teething etc, but I certainly am enjoying the fact she she sleeps so well right now!!
Finally a few weeks into it, or maybe a month, she seemed to finally sleep for longer periods. First, it was a 4 hour stretch... then 5... I remember her pediatrician had told us at the 2 week checkup not to let her sleep longer then 5 hours...but I have to admit, I didn't wake her up to breastfeed, no matter what others said. I let her sleep and wake herself up when she was hungry. We never had problems breastfeeding or with milk supply. My body has always adjusted to Abigail's needs.
Eventually she did get her days and nights straight. However, then she became a night owl and didn't want to go to sleep until 11 pm, sometimes close to midnight!!
Ryan and I were both going back to work when Abigail was 6 weeks old. When the time was coming, I sat Abigail down and we had a discussion. Well, I discussed and who knows what she understood. :) Anyway, I told her that Mommy was going back to work and had to get up early now. So Abigail will need to fall asleep earlier.
Wouldn't you know, that first week that we went back to work, Abigail actually fell asleep around 9 pm? I swear to this day that she listened to me. Ever since then, she has been a wonderful sleeping baby... I put her down to bed between 8:30 and 9pm usually,depending on whats going on that night, and she falls right asleep without fussing 99.9% of the time. She will sleep through the night and wakes up hungry usually between 5 am and 6 am, sometimes late, sometimes earlier. I always nurse her at least once before I head to work. Then she goes back to sleep and my husband gets to sleep in with her until 9:00-9:30 every morning. He's a lucky duck!!
A lot of people told me at the beginning that if I don't wake her up to nurse in the middle of the night, my supply will go down, but Abigail has been breastfeeding since the day she was born and my supply is fine. My thing is, she will wake up when she is hungry. And she sure lets me know!!! Besides, you can tell from the pictures that she has been gaining weight just fine! She will be 5 months soon, and we are still going strong. I hope to continue breastfeeding for as long as Abigail wants :)
I love my sleeping baby! I know that it could change in the future, when she gets older and starts teething etc, but I certainly am enjoying the fact she she sleeps so well right now!!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Getting There...
Okay, well I admit that I haven't yet started Abigail's scrapbook. I have the materials (mostly) that I need, but I have yet to find the motivation or energy to work on it. Abigail has been going to bed earlier these days, but I tend to veg out on the couch or on the computer until I head to bed.
I have gotten as far as trying to sort through the pictures I have so far, I don't have a clue which ones to use, we have so many!!
I will keep you guys updated as to my status. I am getting there!! Just in the "brainstorming" part right now. :)
I have gotten as far as trying to sort through the pictures I have so far, I don't have a clue which ones to use, we have so many!!
I will keep you guys updated as to my status. I am getting there!! Just in the "brainstorming" part right now. :)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Baptism
Sunday Abigail was baptised. It was a family affair- Ryan's mom, aunt, brother and our sister in law came down for the weekend. Abigail was baptised at Grace United Methodist Church, there church were I grew up, where we got married, and now Ryan and I continue to attend.
Of course we dolled Abigail up... she had a beautiful baptism gown complete with white socks and booties. She looked like an angel.
Some of us thought she looked like a little amish girl with her cap on! (Don't mind my frowny face, I am not sure why I looked like that!)
We welcomed her into God's family. I just pray that Abigail grows up to know and love God as we do, and that she will come to live her life loving God and loving others. I pray that we can teach her and that she is willing to listen and learn about the teachings of Jesus Christ, and what God has in store for her life. She is a blessed baby, and we are very blessed to have her.
She did so well during the baptism! She let out one cry at the first touch of water on her forehead, then she calmed down. It must have all been too much for her, because she passed out in Nan's arms for the rest of the church service!
After the church service, there was a reception and then our family went to lunch.
It was overall a very nice weekend indeed. Very tiring (we took a nap Sunday afternoon) but well worth it.
Of course we dolled Abigail up... she had a beautiful baptism gown complete with white socks and booties. She looked like an angel.
Some of us thought she looked like a little amish girl with her cap on! (Don't mind my frowny face, I am not sure why I looked like that!)
We welcomed her into God's family. I just pray that Abigail grows up to know and love God as we do, and that she will come to live her life loving God and loving others. I pray that we can teach her and that she is willing to listen and learn about the teachings of Jesus Christ, and what God has in store for her life. She is a blessed baby, and we are very blessed to have her.
She did so well during the baptism! She let out one cry at the first touch of water on her forehead, then she calmed down. It must have all been too much for her, because she passed out in Nan's arms for the rest of the church service!
After the church service, there was a reception and then our family went to lunch.
It was overall a very nice weekend indeed. Very tiring (we took a nap Sunday afternoon) but well worth it.
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