Our Cloth Nappy Journey - starting out

Right. So here we go. She's due tomorrow. I have spent months preparing and writing lists. I have read every Pinterest linked article on cloth diapering I can find. I have the stash of both newborn cloth Nappies and the one size for when her batty is a bit bigger. I have the cute cloth wipes. The washable wet bag in a push pedal bin. I have a large jar of coconut oil which will be combined with essential oils and other ingredients as a chemical free butt wipe solution. There are bamboo liners by the 100 pack. I have a notebook full of recommended wash cycles. Lots of contradicting advice, and lots of repeated sentiments which make me feel a little easier. Microfiber inners. Bamboo inners. Nighttime boosters.

Charlie Banana. Grovia. Fuzzibunz. Pea in a Pod. Handmade nappies gifted from friends. Baby Trenz. And then some random brands I can't remember. 

Giraffe print. Bold red. Daisy purple. Love hearts. Soft pink. Bright blue. Purple polka dots. Tangerine. Denim. Cobalt dream. Multi colored polka dots. Badger print. 

Here is where I take a deep breath and make a confession...

My name is Sarah, and I have cloth nappy anxiety. 

Isn't it funny how much we prepare for something but really in the end have no idea how it's going to go...? I guess it's a very pregnancy appropriate metaphor. Cos, that's where I'm at right now. So, in classic Sarah style, in order to stress a little less about the impending due date, I figure, why not concentrate the stress into something even more unknown... How is the cloth diapering going to go?

We have a couple of newborn disposable packs for the first week, to allow us to get into the swing, and then, it's go time.  

Will we have blow outs? What brand will fit our munchkin the best? Will I really find disposables "rough, unappealing and gross" after using the cloth nappies? Will the washing make me tear my hair out? Will Rob mind the cloth nappies? Will we have baby sitters refuse to use them? Will the front loader washing machine be sufficient enough for the all important rinsing process? Will the nappies be so big that little one doesn't fit any of the leggings we have bought her? If we use disposables when we travel are we cheating? Are wet bags really as leak free as people say? Have I prewashed them enough? How often should I strip them again? Is the all in one the best choice? Should I have bought more variety? 

The list goes on. 

Well, I guess we will know soon-ish... We shall see! 

Do you cloth nappy? Or cloth diaper? Any hints or tips for this neurotic expecting Mama? I welcome any and all advice! And I hope to keep y'all updated with any progress, info, setbacks, breakthroughs we come across!

Wish us luck!