I don't think we can cd anymore...(long and whiny)

[Judegirl]

...and the thought makes me just miserable. But I just can't keep up with the wash. It takes 4 hours to wash and dry our cds at the laundromat, and that's in the middle of the night when I don't have to wait for dryers. I do it twice a week, and it's killing me - I come home from work, drag the bag out to the car and spend the next 4 hours alone at the dreary laundromat. I don't get to sleep until 5am and I haven't even done anything on my dissertation when it's all over - just laundry!

She ends up in dispies for about 2-3 days out of the week as it is, becuase I can never get to the laundry when I need to - long night at work, too tired, whatever. I dread the whole process each and every time. And that doesn't even include her clothes, our clothes, and household linens and towels! We live at the frickin' laundromat and I just can't seem to get anything else done.

I just bought a whole new stash, too - including a bunch of gorgeous CB AIOs that I just love to put on her, along with extra soakers. I grumble every time I have to reach for disposables. I've only had her new stash up and running for about 6 weeks. (I hate to sell them because I barely got to use them, and besides, lol, no one ever buys my stuff...I must be doing something wrong!)

I'm so tired. I can't give up my job or my dissertation or any more of my time with Rory. I don't know what else to do. I know, if it's not making me happy, etc...but cding DOES make me happy. Finding a way to get the laundry done doesn't! LOL.

I guess I just wanted to unload to people who I knew would understand. Thanks for listening (reading.)

Jude

[Saartje]

Not pushing you to continue CDing (you've got to do what you've got to do!), but can you not work on your dissertation at the laundromat? I've always found them a good place to study/write/what have you.

[tarahsolazy]

Bummer! Seriously, though, Jude, if I had to go to the laundromat to wash CDs, I'd sposie dipe, too. And this is coming from the woman who has only bought about 5 packs of 36 sposies in two years.

[Judegirl]

No, I'm at the transcription stage and will be for several months. Can't transcribe interviews at the laundromat. :(

[Judegirl]

Thanks, Tarah. Your cd success makes me envious! Btw, I emailed you.

[stillplayswithbarbies]

Maybe there is someone you could pay to go to the laundromat for you? Or does your laundromat have drop-off service where you pay by the pound for them to wash your clothes for you?

...Karen
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[Saartje]

I see the difficulty there, Jude. But rest easy. We aren't going to take your Good Mommy badge away for using sposies. We won't even take your CDer badge away. :)

[Jo..]

I think you deserve a medal (and a cookie) for even trying to cd without in-house laundry facilities. Do you know how many guys I used to know in my college days who used to wear everything twice or even three times to avoid going to the laundromat for a couple extra days!? Don't feel bad at all. Your time with your child and spent on school work is way more important than a few months or a year of disposable dipes. You did your part! PS: Have you considered selling your stash on Ebay? I have seen a lot of used cd stuff go for pretty decent prices there. Take care!

[lizajane]

come on gals! let's have a bake sale to buy jude a washer/dryer!!!!

you are a strong mama for getting this far. i understand how sad you feel to think you will have to give it up. cds make me happy, too.

i hope you find a solution that works for you. but if not, your dipes have my condolances!!

[holliam]

Oh Jude, that's a bummer!

What about a diaper service? I never could have managed to CD if I had to use a laundromat either so WOO WOO to you! But, I honestly had planned on using a diaper service. Every time I moved, I made sure the area had one--yes, even before I had kids! LOL

Holli