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I was thinking it might be easier for everyone to have all the info on one page, so I'm trying to cut&paste all the wishlists from the other thread here. I can't guarantee the accuracy, and I hope i don't miss anyone!

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Originally Posted by bumblebeej View Post
Your name- BJ
Location-PA
EDD- Dec 14th
Gender- Girl~
Baby #- 5
cloth diapering- Yep!
color preferences- purple, browns, greens. anything but baby pastel pink really
limitations-such as fabric types, characters or not etc. nah except for the baby pink color
Anything else you think would help the giver- I don't need any prefolds!
Wishlist-
Wool Longies
PP mama cloth
Baby socks
Baby bits (for wipes)
Something Homemade/handmade with love in it!
Butt cream (for baby ) that works good with cloth
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Originally Posted by Mama2 '05'06 View Post
How about if we PM you our real names and addys so that no prowlers get ahold of them? I'm the nervous type.

Your name-Angie
Location-NE
EDD- December 15,2007
Gender- Boy
Baby #- 3
cloth diapering- yes- AIOs preferably white
color preferences- Chocolate brown and blues/med greens
limitations-such as fabric types, characters or not etc.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I had a summer boy so I really have nothing other than jammies and a snow suit for a winter boy.
I have lots of jammies so I don't need those.
Wishlist- Knitted blankets! Ok, here's my wish list http://www.babysabode.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?. Just select registry and then enter my name- Angie Wright and it should pull up a little blue click spot that will take you to the list.
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Originally Posted by ~MoonGypsy~ View Post
Your name- Katie
Location- AZ
EDD- Super Early Decmeber :
Gender- Boy oh boy.
Baby #- 2
cloth diapering- Would like to try but don't know what to get or if we can afford the intial investment.
color preferences- Meh, something cool!
limitations- I'd prefer no characters or brand names on the clothing.
Anything else you think would help the giver- It's hot here, but we have mild winters

Wishlist-
Cloth Diapers - covers, soakers (Gently used is just fine!)
Homemade stuff
Oo... some of those gorgeous blankets you knitting ladies can produce!
Postpartum mama stuff - balms, lotions, herbs, etc.
Here's my Etsy wishlist.
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Originally Posted by Sihaya View Post
Your name-Just your first name Steph
Location-sorry should have clarified, just state etc. Michigan
EDD- 12/19
Gender- Not finding out
Baby #- 1
cloth diapering- yes, with prefolds and wool covers in conjunction with EC
color preferences- Gender neutral but please no yellows, greens, or other pastels. We LOVE deep rich colors like burgandy/wine, hunter green, navy blue, chocolate brown, etc. NO PINK OR PURPLE!
limitations-such as fabric types, characters or not etc. Prefer no characters or cutesy animals. No plastic, please. Also, no fragrances of any kind (lotions, candles, oils, etc)
Anything else you think would help the giver- We are big fans of simple, durable things. Please feel free to ask about the kinds of things we like/don't like.

Wishlist-
Online Registry through Jillian's Drawers
Online Wishlist
Will add more later
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Originally Posted by kirk_heidi View Post
Your name-Heidi
Location-TX
EDD-12-3
Gender- girl
Baby #-6
cloth diapering- yes, prefolds, covers, AI2s for sitters
color preferences-girly
limitations-none that i can think of
Anything else you think would help the giver- i don't mind used things in good condition

Wishlist-no preferences i can think of right now but I do have registries to give you ideas
http://www.alternativegiftregistry.o...egistry_uid=61
http://www.findgift.com/
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Originally Posted by MmeMuffin View Post
Name- Sandhya
Location- MA
EDD- 12/10/07
Gender- girl
Baby #- 1
cloth diapering- yup... hoping to do KL0s and prefolds with PUL/fleece covers for the newborn phase and then switch to pockets
color preferences- yellow, purple, blue, red, maroon, pink, dark gray, black
limitations- no wool... um. I can't think of anything else.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I am really hoping for stuff off my diaper registry (linked below)... so if you want to assist with the Muffin Diaper Stash collecting I would be so so so so appreciative.

Wishlist- diaper registry
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Originally Posted by nursemummy View Post
I'm not having a shower, so this is really exciting for me!! :

Your name - Melissa
Location - Northern Ontario
EDD - December 28, but I'm having a c-section around the 14
Gender - Surprise!!
Baby # - 2
Cloth diapering - You betcha! We're doing prefolds with covers (some PUL, some wool)
Color preferences - Dark/earthy colors, similar to what Sihaya posted
Limitations-such as fabric types, characters or not etc. - Um, we're not too limited over here. Just not too much plastic-y type things.

We don't mind used things in good condition either.

Wishlist:

Wool yarn
Tea
Homeade anything!
Soap, baby wipe stuff, bath stuff (natural)
Baby onesies (we love tie-dye!)
Wooden teethers or rattles
Books

I'll update as I can think of more.
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Originally Posted by starry_mama View Post
Your name Emily
Location NH
EDD-End of December/early January
Gender-not finding out
Baby #-3
cloth diapering-yes, we use prefolds/fitteds and wool
color preferences-green, blue, brown, yellow, purple.
limitations-such as fabric types, characters or not etc.No synthetic fibers, both kids have sensitive skin, so we're not taking chances with the new babe! No characters, we like earthy themes and colors.
Anything else you think would help the giver- We've never had a winter baby before and we live where it is very cold and snowy in the winter!

Wishlist-

wooden teethers/rattles
mama cloth
wash cloths/wipes
homemade things!
gently used things!
hippie/earthy style things
birth candle(s)
organic/natural/homemade soap/lotion/shampoo/conditioner
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Originally Posted by DucetteMama21842 View Post
Your name-Danile
Location-Washington State
EDD-Mid to Late December
Gender-Surprise
Baby #-3
cloth diapering-Yep.
color preferences- I want VERY neutral stuff if it's for baby. Other than that... I don't care much about colors.
limitations-No wool. And honestly, my two boys don't really need anything else... they are SUPER spoiled by grandparents.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I am in desperate want of BSWW size small (my babies need the bigger size) and prefolds. Ooh- and snappi's.

Wishlist-

BSWW just plain white.
Indian Prefolds- Don't mind if bleached/unbleached.
Snappi's
Any homebirth children's books
Any homebirth or lactivist baby clothes
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Originally Posted by crsta33 View Post
Your name-Christa
Location-Mississippi
EDD-Dec 14, 2007
Gender- looks like a boy
Baby #-3
cloth diapering-part-time (sposies at night and for outings) kissaluvs for newborn, mostly motherease one size for ds
color preferences- I love blue...we are also using alot of ivory and sage
limitations-no polyester, we're doing alot of Classic Pooh
Anything else you think would help the giver-I already have more blankets and clothes than this baby will ever be able to use

Wishlist-
small fitted diapers
cloth wipes
natural baby care stuff (soap, lotion, etc)
the book "Welcome With Love"
a dolly sling

Christa
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Originally Posted by Wildflower View Post
Your name-Emily
Location-CA
EDD-late Dec
Gender-baby--we're thinking boy though!
Baby #-2
cloth diapering-?
color preferences-blue, sage green, nuetral
limitations-Will update!
Anything else you think would help the giver: Would love to receive: used but great condition baby monitor; one of those "chime" necklaces that you wear over your belly so the babe can hear it when you move; an Aristocrat wool soaker; Lansinoh; one of those Miracle Swaddle-Me or whatever they're called swaddling gowns/blankets; RRL tea; boppy slippercovers in solids; Burts Bees baby powder or Burts or Weleda or CA Baby any kind of product

Wishlist-Will update!
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Originally Posted by expectantmami View Post
Your name-Karen
Location-IL
EDD-12/24/2007
Gender-boy
Baby #-1
cloth diapering-yes
color preferences-none really except please no baby blue!!
limitations-such as fabric types, characters or not etc. nope!
Anything else you think would help the giver-
I'm a first time mom-and pretty clueless-so anything will be greatly appreaciated

Wishlist-
*Diapers!!! pockets! I love the fuzzibuns. We will likely use many prefolds too and will be using Bummis as covers.

*something to help me babywear
*materials to teach the baby/ourselves babysign
*parenting books!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by stellimamo View Post
Your name- Erin
Location- Indiana
EDD- 12/24/07
Gender- Boy!
Baby #- 2
cloth diapering- yup! A little of everything… We’d love some pockets or AIO/AI2s
color preferences- boyish… I love greens and yellows
limitations-no characters or sports themed stuff. DH loves race car stuff.
Anything else you think would help the giver-

Wishlist-
Fitteds
AIO/AI2s
Knitted things… particularly a pilots cap
Mama post partum pads
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Originally Posted by Elsaraw View Post
Your name- Heather
Location- Las Vegas
EDD- 12/22ish
Gender- It will be a surprise!
Baby#- 1
Cloth diapering- Yes. Hopefully I'll figure it out before baby comes.
Color preferences- Not a fan of pastels, like vibrant & earthy things.
Limitations- No synthetic material or plastic. No animal products in anything please.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I'm like a hippie, I like that kind of stuff

Wishlist- I have lots of little stuff on my registry if that helps :
http://www.thethingsiwant.com/elsara...by%20registry/
I also really like handmade stuff.
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Originally Posted by Momma2DoubleCuties View Post
Guess I should do one tho, huh? :

Your name-Aimee
Location-Oregon
EDD-12/29
Gender-M
Baby #-3rd boy
cloth diapering-yep! PF's, wraps and wool
color preferences-doesn't matter as long as its not girly colors
limitations-nothing plastic toy wise
Anything else you think would help the giver-We have a lot of boy clothes already, but not a lot of NB/S/M diapers as we didn't CD ds#2 until he was 12months old.

Wishlist-
Wool Longies
PF's-Infant size
Wooden Rattle/Teether toys
Hemp nursing pads
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Originally Posted by Katfka View Post
Your name- Katherine
Location-WI
EDD-Yule! (Dec22)
Gender-Baby!
Baby #-2
cloth diapering- PF, Woolies.
color preferences-Vibrant, deep earth tones. I adore browns and greens, sexy blues and purples.
limitations-No characters or brand names please. Also, I'd prefer natural materials over plastic.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I'm gaga about homemade items with whimsy. My home style is Martha Stewart meets LSD.

Wishlist-

Coming soon.
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Originally Posted by sophi4ka View Post
Your name- Sophie
Location- CA
EDD- 30/12/2007
Gender- Not finding out.
Baby #- 1
cloth diapering- Would like to try
color preferences- Not black or brown
limitations- non-bleached, natural fibers, no chemicals, no plastic, as organic as possible
Anything else you think would help the giver- Hmm...

Wishlist-
- Something to help me babywear
- Cloth Diapers
- Postpartum mama pampering stuff
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Originally Posted by AGlimmeringHope View Post
Your name-Denise
Location-IA/NE
EDD- End of Dec.
Gender-Girl
Baby #-2
cloth diapering- Fitteds. WAHM and Fleece covers. Wool. AIOs
color preferences- I like most colors. Tie Dye is always a big hit around here. Hot pink/black and brown/blue and orange/blue combos are as well. We love earthy tones also.
limitations-NO baby pink! No cartoon characters/name brands. Trying to stay away from plastic, noisy toys.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I love all kinds of 'punk' patterns for baby items and clothing. Our NB stash is almost done, so we're working on smalls.
Wishlist-
We have a diaper registry at wildflowerdiapers.com and a baby registry at BRU if you need ideas.
Gently used/homemade stuff is awesome!
I'd like some cloth mama pads for pp- the sposie ones and I do NOT get along.
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Originally Posted by NikkiTwist View Post
Your name-Nikki
Location-Indiana
EDD-12-05-07
Gender-Boy!
Baby #-2
cloth diapering-yep! primarily fitteds/prefolds and covers (wool and PUL) we think.. maybe some pockets
color preferences-oranges and greens
limitations-we're not really into the "sports" thing or cartoon characters. We love surf/beachy stuff and pirates...oooh and skulls.. we're totally into that punk baby style!
Anything else you think would help the giver- we love handmade/homemade stuff! we're also registered at toastybaby.com and BRU(bleh but people in town automatically go there)

Wishlist-
prefolds
covers
fitteds
mama pads
Quote:
Originally Posted by miss_nikki View Post
Your name- nikki
Location- ohio
EDD- 12/11/07
Gender- surprise
Baby #- 3
cloth diapering- yes. planning to make pocket diapers.
color preferences- gender neutral.
limitations- I try to avoid characters for the most part. Although Whinnie the pooh is ok.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I love homemade items.

Wishlist-
- wooden teethers and toys
- homemade stuff
- baby legs (they are so cute!!)
- cloth wipes
- cloth diapers (10 lbs an up.)
- collection of birth affirmations
- baby socks
- boppy pillow covers

I'll update it more later.
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Originally Posted by dnw826 View Post
Your name-Desiree
Location-IL
EDD- Mid December
Gender-Girl
Baby #-4!
cloth diapering- Of course. I have some fuzzibunz, kissaluvs 0, and prefolds. I'm a wool girl!
color preferences- I love colors. But not a big fan of blue...
limitations-Prefer no plastic.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I love homemade things. I knit my own soakers/longies (used to have a store).
Wishlist-
Nursing pads-wool heavy duty
Natural baby care products/any natural homemade soaps would be cool
Baby socks
Mama pampering stuff for postpartum
Postpartum pads
Wooden teethers/rattlers
Nursing bead bracelets!!!
Lansinoh or similar lanolin
Books! http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wi...2JL3IJQA4VST2/
Energy bars or healthy snacks like honey straws, etc.
Liquid chlorophyll, acidophilus, echinacea, arnica, comfrey tea, rescue remedy
Apricot burt's bees baby oil or sweet almond oil for massages
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Originally Posted by Diva Mama View Post
Your name- Beth
Location-NYC
EDD- Mid Dec ish
Gender- One or the other!
Baby #- 2
cloth diapering- We use fuzzi bunz and Happy Heinys
color preferences- anything neutral
limitations-such as fabric types, characters or not etc. We're vegan, so no wool, beeswax/honey, milk, or animal ingredients in general, no battery powered plastic, and we avoid characters.
Anything else you think would help the giver- We're so simple, we're complicated lol
Wishlist- Will add my ThingsIWant registry later! :-D
post #42 of 117
My update:

Name- Sandhya
Location- MA
EDD- 12/10/07
Gender- girl
Baby #- 1
cloth diapering- yup but a lot of the stash is collected... could still use some NB fitteds, though, like KL0s (prefer unbleached!), and wipes
color preferences- I love pink but I'm getting all pinked out and thus would like to avoid more pink stuff. I love purple, maroon, red, black, rust-orange... most colors really but purple and maroon are my favorites.
limitations- I prefer no wool diaper stuff, but am fine w/wool hats or blankets and such
Anything else you think would help the giver- My registries are shown below. Aside from that I'd love any breastfeeding stuff like Lansinoh or nursing pads (not wool unless they are easy to wash and won't irritate my wool-sensitive skin). We don't have any infant toys (except mobiles), and we only have one infant book (White on Black by Tana Hoban) so toys/books would be great too. We have a great amount of clothes but not too much in the way of wintery stuff (hats/sweaters/long sleeve stuff), and it gets cold here. Basically there are a billion things that would make great gifts and you can't go wrong, but I hope this helps!

Wishlist- diaper registry, also registered at babiesrus.com (you can look me up by first & last name)
post #43 of 117
Maybe all us mamas should check and make sure we are up to date. And let the thread know.

Mines good, no change. Since I've bought almost nothing for my poor baby.
post #44 of 117
I don't know if I can still participate, sorry. I'm going to find out tonight... Sorry I didn't say earlier, was in Sedona the last few days.

(money very tight, empty fridge, have to sell my car
post #45 of 117
I thought I'd take the liberty to update mine, because we don't really need much.


Your name- Katie
Location- AZ
EDD- Super Early Decmeber :
Gender- Boy oh boy.
Baby #- 2
cloth diapering- Got most of our small stash done, but medium covers and PFs would be appreciated.
color preferences- Meh, something cool!
limitations- I'd prefer no characters or brand names on the clothing. We're pretty set for clothes.
Anything else you think would help the giver- It's hot here, but we have mild winters

Wishlist-
Cloth Diapers - covers, soakers (Gently used is just fine!)
Homemade stuff
Oo... some of those gorgeous blankets you knitting ladies can produce!
Postpartum mama stuff - balms, lotions, herbs, etc.
Here's my Etsy wishlist. Most of it has been sold, but you can contact the seller if you wish.
Here's my "registry" but it wont be much help at all.


Really, anything organic, natural, long-lasting, etc is great. We don't "need" anything so anything is awesome.
post #46 of 117
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Elsaraw View Post
I don't know if I can still participate, sorry. I'm going to find out tonight... Sorry I didn't say earlier, was in Sedona the last few days.

(money very tight, empty fridge, have to sell my car
I don't think I had you signed up. You had mentioned maybe doing it but that was it. No worries, I hope things look up for you soon though!
post #47 of 117
When should we mail these out?
post #48 of 117
Thread Starter 
I'm thinking any time before the middle of November, so it can get there before the mad rush of holiday packages.
post #49 of 117
I need to update mine! I will do it in the original and on here:

Your name-Desiree
Location-IL
EDD- Mid December
Gender-Girl
Baby #-4!
cloth diapering- Of course. I have some fuzzibunz, kissaluvs 0, and prefolds. I'm a wool girl!
color preferences- I love colors. But not a big fan of blue...
limitations-Prefer no plastic.
Anything else you think would help the giver- I love homemade things. I knit my own soakers/longies (used to have a store).
Wishlist-
Nursing pads-wool heavy duty
Natural baby care products/any natural homemade soaps would be cool
Baby socks
Mama pampering stuff for postpartum
Wooden teethers/rattlers
Nursing bead bracelets!!!
Lansinoh or similar lanolin
Books! http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wi...2JL3IJQA4VST2/
Energy bars or healthy snacks like honey straws, etc.
Apricot burt's bees baby oil or sweet almond oil for massages
post #50 of 117
Quote:
Originally Posted by Momma2DoubleCuties View Post
I don't think I had you signed up. You had mentioned maybe doing it but that was it. No worries, I hope things look up for you soon though!
How funny! I did sign up Then it all worked out perfectly afterall.

I must insist everyone post pictures of their gifts though
post #51 of 117
Bumping just so that no one forgets. Can we make this a sticky?
post #52 of 117
Are we all waiting to open our packages on the same day, or just when we get them?
post #53 of 117
Quote:
Originally Posted by MmeMuffin View Post
Bumping just so that no one forgets. Can we make this a sticky?
No, we can't. If we ask to make it a sticky, it will be moved to the swap forum, which cannot be accessed by everyone. That's why the other thread disappeared. : (Sorry, everyone)
post #54 of 117
What if we change the title of the post to say "DDC Baby Shower" instead of "swap"? Would that be enough, or are the mods that bored that they are looking for stuff to move just because?

Because it's not a swap, really, is it? :

No matter....we can keep it bumped up.

In fact, I was wondering about something....what if a mama needs/wants more specific info about the person she is gifting? Like, do you prefer this color or this one? Or chocolate or mocha? That kind of stuff....could we have someone be the official dirt-digger so that the element of secrecy could be maintained?

So basically, if armadillomom has WonderWoman's name, and she wants to know whether WonderWoman prefers her hot pants to be vinyl or real leather, and whether they should be fire-engine red or more of a baboon's butt red, then she could PM the Official Dirt Digger and say "Hey, can you ask WonderWoman thus-and-so for me?" and the ODD can post to the thread and say "Hey WonderWoman, your super secret DDC fairy wants to know...." and WonderWoman could post her preferences and everyone would be happy, because WonderWoman would be sure to receive her vinyl hotpants with gold fringe in the baboon's butt red that matches her hair scrunchie, instead of the fire-engine red that clashes and would make her the laughingstock of the Superheroes Class Reunion.


Or something like that....

If it seems like a good idea, and if no one else wants the job, I don't mind being the Official Dirt Digger. I kinda like the title of "ODD" anyway. It feels quite comfortable to me....more comfortable than vinyl hotpants, for sure!
post #55 of 117
I like your thinking lady! I can be ODD too if needed.
post #56 of 117
ODD is a great idea! I think it's good to have two ODDs so that their mamas can still get the dirt.
post #57 of 117
Forgot to mention this... but anyway, for any packages sent to me, consider signature confirmation because packages get lost at my apt complex constantly!
post #58 of 117
First ODD question:


Mama2 '05'06: Your fairy asks: "You list your color preferences as Chocolate brown and blues/med greens. Is that for you, or for the baby? Or both? And what shades of blue and green do you especially like?

Also, any food allergies I should be aware of?"

Thanks!
post #59 of 117
ODD question:

Stellimamo: Your fairy asks: "Do you have any specific Mama Cloth preferences?"

Thanks!
post #60 of 117
Quote:
Originally Posted by ~MoonGypsy~ View Post
Are we all waiting to open our packages on the same day, or just when we get them?
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