Mommy Episodes-Tales of the Inner Freaky Nature of a First Time Momma
Yes I have officially become a Mommy Freak. I am over obsessively thinking about the baby, planning out everything from cloth diapering to how we are going to sleep when the baby comes. Quite possibly the fact that I have a little person kicking me on a constant basis is what is keeping me crazed but I cannot stop obsessing.Obsession #1-Cloth Diapering
We decided very early in my pregnancy that we would cloth diaper. We are not total hippies, but we are well informed about the amount of space disposable diapers take up in landfills, not to mention the cost of the diapers over a two year period. We decided that it was best for us to cloth diaper, both environmentally and financially. We did however decide for traveling and such that we would use disposables. The world of cloth diapering has changed dramatically since I was a child and a lot of the better diapers are pretty spendy. Most of the diapers we purchased are anywhere from $10-$19 a piece. I have studied folding cloth diapers, the best way to put on a pocket diaper, a Snappi(cloth diaper fastener) and how to wash all of these properly. I am slowly becoming a cloth diaper expert....which is kind of neat. I really like the areas of my life where my beliefs and actions are reconciled and I able to walk it out. I wish I could say that about my love/hate relationship with fast food.
Obsession #2-Clothes for the baby
I have washed, folded, and organized every article of clothing we have purchased for the baby. I keep checking to make sure we have enough of everything. Even though I have checked at least 10 times and have started a baby inventory, I still check.
Anyways those are just two of the things I have been obsessing about. Stay tuned for more Mommy Episodes!
posted by Kat @ 11:38 PM
