Great Cloth Diaper Change

Saturday April 21, 2012 marked the second Great Cloth Diaper Change where parents around the world attempted to break the Guinness Book of World Record™ for most cloth diapers changed simultaneously. There were an estimated 300 locations located in 17-18 countries. Some parents even woke up their babies to change them at 6:30 am! I was so glad to be a part of this event! It is encouraging to see so many cloth diapering advocates. Hunter was so good and has helped set his first record at only 4 months old! I hope to make it to the next couple years while lilttle man is in diapers! 

My friend and cloth diapering momma, Kerry, met me up at the event with her little almost 1 year old Mason!  (This is him in the picture laying down) Kerry has truly helped me with learning 'all there is to know about cloth diapering'! We both enjoyed the event and got some freebies out of it as well. Just for signing up we got a gift as walking in which was a couple samples of detergents.  I also walked away with a new pockey diaper! They had vendors set up with information on other cloth options from diapers and/or wipes themselves to cloth snack packs. Another supporter was Dirty Diaper Laundry which works out of Charlotte and does your laundry for you. Interesting right? I learned more about some products I can also use to help increase my milk supply and that being a stress in my life right now, meant so much! My next blog will be on making "Milkin' Cookies"! Tune in!

A New Milestone

I have picked up a new hobby, running! It is bittersweet. I love what the end result is but I honestly dislike the thought of going for a run. I heard that changes as you stick with it. So far, that is proven true. I started the beginning of March and was doing over 15 min miles. Mid/End March was about 13 min miles and yesterday was a 11.5 min mile run! I definately see progress and finally seeing a difference in my body size and endurance. Now, all these results are so NICE! I love being able to "break away" and just go and I think that once I get my rythm right and breathing right, I really think I may actually enjoy running. I have only done 3.1 miles but I want to push for a 10K eventually. I am running in my first 5K tomorrow! Wohoo!! I got my friend, Emily, to sign up and run too! She has also been training for 5K's.

Honestly - I just want to cross the finish line! ;) I am pushing for a 34 min run so we shall see. I have only gotten to a 35-36min run. I think running along side others will push me to do better. I am looking forward to it and I believe it will encourage me to keep up the running. I started running to train for this 5K that my boss at work is "over" and running in also. It really gave me something to set a goal for and actually get to work on my fitness. I need something that I can steadily do. We plan to join a gym but running is an all around good way to stay fit! I have to say that I am extrememly proud of my running accomplishments and I hope I stick with it! I will report with how the run goes tomorrow!