Okay...the title warns you! One of the latest topics on a board for "crunchy" moms is how to replace our disposal items with re-usable items. For example, using cloth bags at the grocery store instead of plastic bags. We've got the bags, even a couple of Steelers bags for Brian, but our problem is remembering to bring them into the store. Using the cloth diapers are along this vein as well. Then, I heard about the DivaCup. And I totally realized, yep, I'm taking a man-made, bleached product and shoving it inside my body on a monthly basis. Then, throwing them away. Granted, I haven't had to buy a tampon since...hmmm...2000? I got an "extra" gross of 'em from the stock room at Yellowstone while working there and I've been working through the box. So the money isn't an issue, but I do like the idea of using something that is re-usable. As one of the other posters mentioned, we already deal with way more grosser bodily functions with cleaning up after our little ones. I am thoroughly intrigued by this gadget and may try to scope it out at a nearby store. However, I'll have to ask the ObGyn prior to purchase, 'cause I'm leaning toward an IUD as a baby-prevention device and I may not have need of any devices in the end.
Don't worry, we aren't totally crunchy yet. I still use store bought soap, shampoo, and disposable wipes for baby butt clean up :-)
