Reddit reviews One Size Cloth Diaper Cover Snap with Double Gusset (Hot Air Balloon)

Hi. Wow I can read how much you're hurting. I'm really, really sorry you're having such a hard time.

I read through your post history and it's super clear that you love your kids. Even considering the heartbreaking decision to place your children in foster care shows how selfless and loving you are.

A couple things, beyond what other people have mentioned...

1. Have you considered calling a local church? You mentioned in one of your posts about wanting to get closer to God. If that's really what you want, reaching out to a church to help you get back on your feet could be a good idea. If religion ends up not being your jam, that's okay too, but I can't imagine someone denying you and your kids help. I don't always think religion is the answer (I know it's not for me), but I have also turned to God as a sort of crutch through hard times, not knowing what else to do.
   
   
2. Definitely reach out to CPS. You are so overwhelmed that you really can't do this on your own. If there are resources available, they'll be able to direct you to them. I know you are afraid of losing your children and I don't know enough about you or your situation to know if that's valid or not, but for the sake of this conversation, let's assume it is. Your worst fear is losing your children, right? But let me reassure you - even if you did, it would be temporary. You seem like a hard-working woman who has hit rock bottom and you're struggling. You don't seem abusive. You lack a support system. If your children were placed into a temporary foster home, it would only be to allow you to get a solid job and get stable again so that you'd be prepared to raise your kids at a later date. I'm not saying this is easy.. this hurts. What I am saying is that how you're living right now isn't working and something needs to change... And CPS will help.you navigate that change with the ultimate goal to keep your family together.
   
   
3. You seem extremely depressed and anxious. I don't know what resources are available for you, but please ask CPS about what you can do to get help for this. You won't be able to be the best mom you can be when you're suffering so much on the inside. <3
   
   
4. What's the water situation at your house? Could you use cloth diapers? For two kids, it would require around two loads of laundry every two days plus soap. You could probably even get /r/assistance to help you. Edit: Do you have any old T-shirts to make into diapers? Here is another example. Diaper covers can be as cheap as $7 each... You could need as few as 2 to get the job done (although it would be a pinch.. but let's face it, you're in a pinch). If you have T-shirts to sacrifice, you could have your diaper problems taken care of for the rest of forever (or until you get your kids into daycare and they probably require disposable) for just $14.
   
   
5. Are you actively looking for a job? A daycare?
   
   
6. I remember you posted about daily activities with your kids! Good for you! Would you like some tips on potty training? If you have your diaper situation under control, then no worries, but if this is something you want to tackle, I can send you a digital copy of the book "Oh Crap! Potty Training". My daughter is 22m and is speech delayed, but I was still able to potty train her and she picked up the word "pee pee". My daughter is also mostly night trained (one accident a week). I don't want to add to your stress level, so maybe keep this idea on the back burner until you've reached out to CPS and have less to worry about.
   
   EDIT: 7) What is the terrain like where you live? Super flat? Super hilly? The thought of you trying to get a car seems unsurmountable right now, but what if you got a bike, maybe with a bike trailer for your kids to be towed in? Would you be able to use it to find a job? Trying to save/find a bicycle seems like an easier feat than a car, if you'd be able to use it.
   
   EDIT: 8) The next time you get some money, buy lots of rice, bags of beans (like, the dried out kind, in all different varieties), split peas, and lentils. Cooking them from dried form is super cheap (like $2/bag) and you can spice everything up differently and throw in some carrots, corn, and peas if you have them. You'll be sooooo sick of them, but they'll keep you full and the bean/rice combo is a compete protein.
   
   
   But really, I just want to applaud you for how much you want to turn things around. It takes a very strong and self-aware person to be in your shoes and be able to be receptive to asking for help.

I bought an Alva cover, but I don’t really like it. On the back of the PUL in the front, it has some fuzzy material that holds moisture and makes it difficult to reuse between washes. If you’re looking for cheap covers, I just got this one and it works great! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JL1F436/ref=mp_s_a_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518104919&sr=8-9&keywords=diaper%2Bcover&dpPl=1&dpID=5126ZPMQrPL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

If you’re okay to spend more, I find that I prefer aplix over snaps, thirsties duo wraps were great, but they’re sized and size 1 only fit my son to 4 months, and I also have an aplix Blueberry cover that’s super soft that I got secondhand.