Yesterday I headed to the Dr for my weekly appt. The weeklys come fast! Ha! Anyhow, I realized I didn't share about my 35 week appt either so here is the summary:
At my 35 week appt we met with Dr.Stice since Dr. Gass may not be there for the delivery (he will be out July 5-10 and my due date is the 2nd). Stice was very nice and agreed to everything on my birth plan. We don't like him as much as Dr.Gass, but we feel comfortable if he is who has to deliever Griffin. Other than that this visit didn't have much else going on. My BP is still low, heartbeat is still 140 and measuring right on time. weekly appts are very quick. Oh and I do not have Group B strep! Yay!
At my 36 week appt I wet alone. This is the first appt Mr.Pate missed. Anyhow my BP was 110/60, Griffins heartbeat was 141 and I am measuring on time. He went ahead and did another exam since it had been 2 weeks and I am dilated 2 cm and 50% effaced. I won't do another exam until I am due unless something strange is going down. Everything looks good and we are just truck-strike that- waddling right along! Ha!
- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Happy Saturday morning!
It has been a very long week in the Pate household and I am very glad to welcome Saturday!
- Mr. Pate was actually gone all week to Youth Camp, leaving me here with just Joey and Zoey all week. I didn't think it would be wise to publicize this info incase any weirdos are reading this blog.
- I am pretty terrified of the dark, being home alone, and sleeping alone. I have only successfully stayed home without him one other time.
- Considering that, I did pretty well! I made it all five nights without having to go stay somewhere and I even slept a little.
- He got back yesterday and both of us slept from 5ish in the afternoon till 8 this morning! I woke up a bunch of course, but man it felt WONDERFUL! He is still going strong : )
- I am officially 37 weeks today. Wow.
- I am heading down to Gallatin all day to celebrate my youngest niece's bday. We will be cruising around in a limo dressed to impress and getting all girly- nails, hair and decorating cupcakes I do believe. Happy 7th Bday Livvi!!
- This week is going to be busy! We have 2 softball games, I have my thyroid dr appt, a breastfeeding class, and church.
- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone
- Mr. Pate was actually gone all week to Youth Camp, leaving me here with just Joey and Zoey all week. I didn't think it would be wise to publicize this info incase any weirdos are reading this blog.
- I am pretty terrified of the dark, being home alone, and sleeping alone. I have only successfully stayed home without him one other time.
- Considering that, I did pretty well! I made it all five nights without having to go stay somewhere and I even slept a little.
- He got back yesterday and both of us slept from 5ish in the afternoon till 8 this morning! I woke up a bunch of course, but man it felt WONDERFUL! He is still going strong : )
- I am officially 37 weeks today. Wow.
- I am heading down to Gallatin all day to celebrate my youngest niece's bday. We will be cruising around in a limo dressed to impress and getting all girly- nails, hair and decorating cupcakes I do believe. Happy 7th Bday Livvi!!
- This week is going to be busy! We have 2 softball games, I have my thyroid dr appt, a breastfeeding class, and church.
- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Cloth: My Kawaii's
Kawaii Diapers are another brand I found through a review on a cloth diaper blog. They are not as well known and are very cheap! They run $6.99-$10ish and all come with 2 inserts. $6.99?? Sign me up! I was hesitant at first, but the reviews on the blogs all said they were very good and held up well. Then my friend Amanda got some and has been using them with her kids. She loves them and is getting more, so that sold me on them!
I have several types of their diapers:
The biggest downfall to these diapers is they are often out of stock on their website! So you have to wait around and stalk their site to get a good order in. O well.
I have several types of their diapers:
I have 3 (one is not pictured) of their Snazzy Minky diaper. It is a soft minky on the outside. These two have sports all over them, so I just had to get them bc of Mr.Pate!
I have 2 Round Tab Snap pockets.
2 Goodnight Heavy Wetters, arent they cute?
2 Pure and Natural pockets, which are newborn to 22ish lbs.
1 Snap Fun Print in Camo
The biggest downfall to these diapers is they are often out of stock on their website! So you have to wait around and stalk their site to get a good order in. O well.
Cloth: My BumGenius
As mentioned before, one of the brands we have is bumGenius 4.0 diapers. These are a very well known and popular pocket diapers. They are $17.95 and come with a newborn insert and regular size insert. Here is an excerpt from their website:
I have tons of friends that use these diapers and love them, so I knew they were a safe bet on quality and performance. I just am not the biggest fan of the price compared to some of the diapers I have. Luckily I did get mine when they were on sale! Yay!
We also got 2 bumGenius All-In-One diapers in size XS, so basically 2 newborn diapers. They are not pockets, but a diaper that has the absorbency built in. So they work just like a disposable, except you wash them. They are tiny and cute!! Thank Trycia!
Ok, how many of you have bumGenius??
- NEW! Generous sizing accommodates larger babies.
- NEW! Easily replaceable elastic keeps your diapers fresh.
- 3x3 snap down design* adjusts the sizing to fit small, medium and large sizes (approximately 7-35+ pounds).
- Trim, snug and comfortable stretchy tabs* provide a custom fit.
- Waterproof insert stopper* prevents leaking at the tummy.
- Diapers are bundled with two inserts: a newborn insert for newborns and a one-size insert for your older baby.
- Wide slot opening makes it easy to stuff and remove insert.
- Slot cover* protects your baby from wetness.
I have tons of friends that use these diapers and love them, so I knew they were a safe bet on quality and performance. I just am not the biggest fan of the price compared to some of the diapers I have. Luckily I did get mine when they were on sale! Yay!
Ok, how many of you have bumGenius??
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Cloth: My GoGreen's
I follow several cloth diapering blogs, and I really enjoy how many of them do reviews of the different brands and types of cloth diapers. One such review was for GoGreenPocketDiapers. Their pocket diapers run from $8.99-$14.95 so I was immediately intrigued because that is cheaper than most.
The review was for their "Champ" diaper. Here is a brief description from their website:
So the things that made me super interested in this diaper was that they claimed it would fit from newborn to potty training. Some other diapers so that, but then the weight really means several weeks after birth. These claim preemies could even wear them. Also the double leg gussets. This is supposed to further prevent leaks. And they have a pocket opening in the front and back, so really they have a "sleeve" instead of a pocket. Bc of this, the insert is supposed to come out on its own in the wash.
So I ordered two and I am excited to see how they do. They do snap down smaller than the others I have and the leg gussets look good. But they only come with one insert and most others come with two. Ill let you know how they work once Griffin is here! Now on to the pics:
The review was for their "Champ" diaper. Here is a brief description from their website:
The Champ™
Our innovative new pocket diaper! The Champ is a premium one-size pocket diaper with the convenient feature that you don't have to remove the soiled inserts - they come out by themselves in the wash! The Champ also boasts AI2 functionality. We've added an additional snap to both the diaper and the insert that allow the insert to be secured outside of the pocket! No slipping, no bunching. This snap also conveniently keeps the insert and diaper attached in the wash whether you choose to use the insert in or outside of the pocket - no more sorting laundry! The Champ features an extended sizing range, and truly will fit from birth to potty (and beyond!). Our Dual Gussets™ barrier provides superior fit and containment - no leaks on even the smallest of babies. Visit our products page to see our full line of Champ and regular diapers!
So the things that made me super interested in this diaper was that they claimed it would fit from newborn to potty training. Some other diapers so that, but then the weight really means several weeks after birth. These claim preemies could even wear them. Also the double leg gussets. This is supposed to further prevent leaks. And they have a pocket opening in the front and back, so really they have a "sleeve" instead of a pocket. Bc of this, the insert is supposed to come out on its own in the wash.
So I ordered two and I am excited to see how they do. They do snap down smaller than the others I have and the leg gussets look good. But they only come with one insert and most others come with two. Ill let you know how they work once Griffin is here! Now on to the pics:
I ordered the cow print and black. Love the cow!
A view of it open.
A close up view of the double leg gussets.
Anyone ever heard of these diapers or tried them?
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