Disillusioned with the Diaper

I'll be honest. I thought cloth diapering was supposed to look something like this:

"Thank you Mama for saving the environment and helping us take one step closer to natural living!"

But cloth diapering actually looks something like... actually, you don't want to see it. It involves a mess and poop and it's really wet and gross. Also, did you know you need a freaking hose to do this?

Here are the steps involved:

1. Pin down the baby. The Caterpillar's only 5 months, so I cannot imagine cloth diapering a toddler. My. God.

2. Maneuvre the buttons. For this you need to attend NASA Space Camp. We're switching to velcro.

3. Fold the hemp, all natural, super ridiculous and fat liner in a really creative way. Fold back two ends. Stuff it into the top of the diaper so that if she poops, it doesn't leak. Except it might anyway.

4. Snap the snaps back together. Accidentally pinch baby. Sorry, baby. Please still love me. I'm doing this FOR YOU, BABY, AND THE EARTH.

5. Fit the clothing over top of it. Now baby's bum is about 3x fatter than it ever was. You weren't prepared for this. Stretch out the clothing.

6. Wonder if this is all worth it?

7. Think long term finances. Yes, it is worth it.

John's words: "I don't like cloth diapers. Not a fan. I'd rather stick to disposables."

Please see the highly more optimistic blog about cloth diapering by my friend Brianna at This Rookie Wife. Coincidentally we started on the same day and have had quite similar experiences. (I promise I wrote this blog and THEN I saw hers! No copying!)

For note, I'm cloth diapering with AMP. Really I do love them. She hasn't leaked and they clean off really well. Day 2, mothers. Day 2.

If you have advice about how to cloth diaper effectively please let me know! (That's you, Christa & Emily!)