My Posting Hiatus

So, I know I have been AWFUL at posting lately and that is definitely my fault.  I have let life really get in the way.  It is so funny because I have so many blog posts actually all ready written out – I just have to edit them and add pictures and stuff to them before I post them.  I just get so tired at the  end of the day a lot of time that I tend to get so lazy.  My own fault.  I am really trying to get better at organizing my day.

I recently was diagnosed with mild anemia which I think is what was making me so tired all the time…so I am now on iron supplements which should help me not feel so lethargic all the time and hopefully will help with my posting frequency and not being so fricken lazy.

I will admit though that taking iron supplements – I don’t know if it is just with me but they are making me constipated (I know too much information).  Usually, I am pretty regular going at least once a day and usually around the same time honestly.  But, since I have been taking iron sometimes I only go once every 2 days…I know every one is different but I didn’t really take too much notice until Peter said something about not having too change me as often and I started paying attention.  Anyone else have any experience with taking iron supplements and problems that came with it?  Also, for those that have been or are anemic – what did you do supplement wise, food wise, etc to help get iron levels back up to normal and get more energy?  Any tricks?

I hope everyone is doing well – SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! Sorry, I get really excited about summer.

Supporting the ABDL Companies

The ABDL community definitely only has a few companies out there that exclusively tailor their products to the community.  I could probably count the number of ABDL companies on 2 hands that are actually legitimate…and that would probably be fairly difficult.  Off the top of my head I can think of Bambino Diapers, ABUniverse, CosynDry, and then it starts to become a bit more difficult.  Sure there are others but its not the greatest sign when its that hard.  Out of those 3 companies 2 of them have had great customer service and 1 of them has been very suspect but I will not name names.

Regardless, it is important for the ABDL community to continue supporting at least 1 of these companies whether its buying a case, pack, sample, trying a new product, etc.  As long as these companies are working for us and making products for us and doing their best not to take advantage by charging outrageous amounts of money for their products then we should support them.  ABUniverse has been guilty and still is of poor customer service, suspect affiliations with sketchy sites, and charging outrageous amounts for their “novelty” diapers.  It is unfortunate as they offer some decent products but there products have never performed as well for the amount of money as some of the other brands like Bambino, Secure, Abena, etc.  While, I think we should still support ABUniverse “IF” they clean up their act – they have an obligation I think to the ABDL community to at least provide the basics of better communication, customer support, better pricing and better products if they want to be any where competitive with people choosing to buy from elsewhere.

Bambino has always been at the forefront of innovation in the adult baby and diaper lover products world.  While, their releases have been traditionally slower and more spread out – that seems to be changing lately with them actually taking feedback from their customers and using it real-time in enhancing their products in new batches.  Any one can appreciate that.  They are trying to interact more with people on Facebook, Twitter, etc.  Which is nice to have a social face to a company like that.

Regardless, any ABDL community should be welcomed with open arms and fully supported until they do something to lose the trust of its consumers because we would hate to see these few companies go away and be sent back to the dark ages of store-brand diapers all the time and limited selection.  While, I do support open criticism of any of these companies – I think it is also important to keep in mind what they are actually doing for the ABDL community as a whole and the investment they are making and effort they are putting in to provide us with these products.  Just a thought!

Been busy these days – trying to get my life in order – sorry everyone…drama drama drama.

Your Beautiful – Diapered or Not

There has been a lot of negativity lately in the world and I see it every day with people lacking confidence and feeling down on themselves.  I have talked with several people in the adult baby and diaper lover world and over time have noticed a trend of people being very down on themselves and judging themselves for having/wanting to wear diapers.  I just wanted to make this post a positive one and maybe one that will help some people.

Diapers don’t and should not define you.  They are merely a part of your life – one single part.  Once you realize that then you can start helping yourself.  There are so many things that define you and diapers are merely one part.  Everyone is unique in their own way and you should not let one or two things define your self-worth.  People are going to judge you every day of your life unfortunately and once you learn to not care so much what others think too much you can also start to help yourself.  You are BEAUTIFUL inside and out.  There are a lot of things out there 100 times worse what you could be doing such as drugs, drinking, etc.  Diapers can be a positive aspect of your life if you let it and don’t feel guilty for it being part of your life.  Where you can get yourself into trouble I have found is when you start letting it affect your social life and encompassing your thoughts.

Answer this question to yourself…do you find yourself wanting to stay in on a Friday or Saturday night so you can just wear diapers and mess around in them instead of going out with friends or something social?  If your answer to this is “yes” then you may need to reevaluate how you are handling the diaper aspect of your life.  You do not want to let something like this consume your life and keep you from being social and keep you from your relationships.  All these things have an effect on your sense of well being and confidence.

Life is just too short to beat yourself up over your looks or little nuances that you think are so different then everybody else.  Everybody has quirky things about them, not weird – but quirky.  Because what I define as weird could be totally different then what somebody else does.  But, quirky is a universal term where whatever it is could be “different” but not weird.  Different is a subjective term also but most people can define “different” from “weird” in their own mind.  The fact is, everybody has their quirks and how you choose to view your quirks whether it is diapers or anything else can have an impact on your self-worth and confidence.  So, starting today – take a look at yourself and find the positives in your life and start looking at your quirky things as something that defines you as unique rather than different.  Put a positive spin on it and be confident in yourself that God made you unique and you have a purpose.  You are beautiful inside and out…so be confident in yourself!

Enjoying Christmas Time Diapered

I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas time – I have been super busy.  Lots going on including some sad news of losing a family member recently but I have been trying to keep an upbeat attitude from here on out.  I was definitely in a mild depression for a few days but I am a big believer in we only have one life to live so try to not waste a day and pull yourself out of whatever rut you are in and move on.  So, I have been slowly moving on and trying to manage to get my life a little more organized.  Christmas was pretty mellow for the most part for us and we exchanged a few gifts.  I got the typical work clothes, a few movies, gift cards and money…I know nothing too exciting.  I really want a MAC laptop so I am debating on whether to buy one of those…pricey that is for sure.

I decided to take some pictures and figured I would quickly post one!  Rockin the Victoria Secret baggy sweatpants – you girls out there know how comfy these things are!  I practically live in these when I am at home.  Check it out:

I got on my Teddy Bambinos – which I usually like to wear around the house and the Classico’s or Bianco’s out.  I don’t know – no real reason for it – just picky I guess.  I am trying to get better at posting photos – I have a lot of them I guess I just find it cumbersome to post photos on wordpress – its not very easy for me, maybe just because I am not that great with being efficient with wordpress.  I swear there has to be an easier way and quicker way to add photos to wordpress.  I feel like uploading the photo via the uploader then messing with the settings and inserting into post, adjusting position, etc. just takes a lot of time.  I am a “drag and drop” type girl that just likes to be able to drag and drop and place a photo where I want it and not really deal with the coding aspect of it.  Over the years though it has allowed me to learn a bit of HTML and CSS which is nice to know that I will admit.

I have been watching Bambino’s Facebook page and they are hinting at big things coming from them in the New Year – so definitely looking forward to what that brings.  I personally like their new diaper, The Bellissimo, it fits me really well and I notice a difference with the absorbency.  I would love to see them just come out with a specialty diaper that is just plain thick – it seems to be what a lot of ABDLs want but I understand the dynamics behind making these adult diapers so I can see where the challenges are with that.

What did everyone get for Christmas…I guarantee you a lot of you start listing Apple products Lucky!

Abena X-Plus Going to Cloth?

I have heard from multiple sources now and random grumblings that Abena is looking to switch their Abena X-Plus to cloth diapers…multiple people have emailed me telling me this and I have heard it myself from a few other sources.  Not sure the validity of it but this would be a big hit to the premium adult diaper selection for adult babies and diaper lovers.  Even though I am a Bambino girl – I do love Abena X-Plus diapers as well and I do always keep a small supply on hand for random times.

This would be very disappointing for sure if it is true.  If they were to switch to cloth I would definitely not stick with them…I have never really liked any cloth like diapers…just not my thing.  But, I do recognize the Abena is not making these adult diapers for the ABDL community but rather they are making them for the incontinence community and I guarantee you the majority of the incontinence community would rather a cloth like diaper than plastic backed.  I am not one of those people but the majority are hence why a lot of the big manufacturers are moving to cloth like type diapers – Tena, Attends, and possibly Abena now?

Again, not sure how valid it is but just wanted to throw that out there to people in the community to see what people’s thoughts were on this or if they had heard anything?

New Bambino Diaper Review

I received my New Bambino Diapers last week and I have had a good chance to look at them and test them out fully before doing this review.  I wanted to do a complete and thorough review of this diaper since there seems to be a lot of misnomers and falsehoods out there.  So, here we go.

The New Bambino Diaper comes with a brand new and very cute print on it that I actually like better than any of the other prints on the market…it doesn’t look too fake but more resembles a baby diaper print which I like.  The best way I could describe it is that it looks like the “Hello Kitty” type graphic…here is a quick photo of the face of the diaper.

The first thing I noticed when I took it out of the bag besides the cute print was that it was definitely a bit thicker than the Bambino Classico, Classico, or Teddy.  We are not talking inches thicker so don’t go exaggerating what I am saying but its noticeable.  After I let it sit out for awhile you can definitely tell that it gets a bit thicker after it decompresses.  Many people are wanting to compare the thickness factor to other brands of diapers.  This point is not a big deal to me because I don’t like having a super bulging diaper that I can’t wear in public.  But, I would say besides a Dry 24/7 or Abena X-Plus…it is thicker than most every other diaper – especially after you let it decompress.  When I say it is not as thick – we are talking centimeters…negligible amounts basically unless you want to nitpick.  Here are a few comparison photos with a Secure X-Plus adult diaper and the New Bambino Diaper:

I left both these diapers out for over 24 hours and you can definitely see that the New Bambino is thicker than the Secure X-Plus diaper…again its not huge amounts.  I did notice a lot of thickness was in the SEAT of the diaper which I appreciate and I like the feeling of a little more padding in the seat of the diaper.  Honestly, the whole thickness factor is really sort of inconsequential to me as long as its not super thin.  The performance, absorbency, and fit are the most important things to me in a diaper and in those categories the New Bambino Diaper in my opinion beats it’s competition.

Absorbency: Bambino advertised that this diaper has more absorbency and they were not kidding.  While I am no scientist about it – I like to think I am a pretty good judge of diaper capacity since I wear full time.  The New Bambino Diaper definitely had a little more powerful absorbency than the other Bambino Diapers did and in my opinion, is the best absorbency diaper you can buy.  They use the most SAP in their diaper which is what does most of the absorption.  A lot of other companies want you to think their diaper is absorbent and use wood pulp or “fluff” in their diaper which doesn’t absorb much at all but makes a diaper look thicker.  Bambino uses a lot more SAP which makes the diaper the most absorbent diaper on the market.

Performance: I thought the performance was just as good as the other Bambino Diapers – maybe a little better in terms of wicking the urine away from you so as to prevent diaper rash.  But, it was a perfect combination with the absorbency I think to get maximum use out of this diaper.

Comfort: The fit is PERFECT on me now…the sizing is a little different (not much) but a little – just enough to make the fit perfect on me now! Which made me happy – I know some people are a little different sizes so this can vary but the fit is really important to me and is where this diaper shines in my mind as well.  Besides that, the INNER LINING of the diaper is SOFTER also in my opinion…not sure what they did but I compared the softness to the Bambino Bianco and while they are both soft – you can tell a difference and it feels really nice against the body.

Appearance: The appearance I think is really well done this time and I think they put a lot of time into it.  They are even having a naming contest of the diaper on their Facebook page where you can win free diapers from them basically.  I think the cuteness factor of the diaper is one of the best out there.

Tapes: The tapes have been as secure as the original Bambino Diapers – I have not experienced any tapes popping off but then again I am not squeezing into the diapers.  If you are trying to squeeze into the diaper or any diaper for that matter – tapes may pop but based on my experience and some others – this does not seem to be the case for the majority of people.

Price: While the price has gone up – this is probably the only negative but then again you can’t really call it a negative if they put more money into making the diaper better plus the fact that its a unique diaper.  The combination of better absorbency, better fit, performance, and a cute print on it make the price worth it to ME!  Others will of course feel different based on what they think is appropriate and their own preferences.

I have always been a loyal fan of Bambino Diapers because of their professionalism in designing these diapers.  They obviously put time into designing and making these adult diapers for the ABDL community exclusively.  I am not going to complain about that at all.  Their customer service is unmatched – especially if you have a problem.  If you have a problem with their diaper such as you received a defective product they are very quick and good about replacing that product for you if it occurs.  They also listen to their customers…hence this diaper.  We all wanted a different print – well we got one with a bit more thickness and absorbency.  They have always listened in my opinion – and if something is defectively wrong with any diaper – they will fix the problem.  You have to respect that in a company because not all of them do that.

Overall: The New Bambino Diaper is a phenomenal adult diaper with probably the best absorbency and performance on the market.  While it is not the “Thickest” diaper on the market – it is not too far off either.  The cute print appeals to me and is definitely a big positive as I think it is more babyish than a lot of other prints on the market.  I am not one too look for the thickest diaper visually but I care more about how a diaper absorbs and performs and when it comes to that – this New Bambino Diaper is unmatched in MY opinion.  The fit is perfect on me but this is highly variable to everyone else as some people will like the fit and others won’t.  Just how that part goes.  I think it is a GREAT addition to the Bambino Diaper line of products and if you can you should definitely check it out.  The price is a little bit more right now but understandable in my opinion considering the added absorbency, performance, cute print, and uniqueness of the diaper.

Note: These are my opinions and my experience with the diaper – everyone is going to have a different experience – good, bad, better, worse – I LOVE this new diaper – someone else might not or think its not worth it.  Definitely understandable as everyone is different and wants different things.  Overall, you have to give a company credit for giving good customer service and producing great products for our community in the end because not many companies do that.

Bambino’s New Diaper

As I am sure many of you have heard – Bambino is releasing a new diaper and they are allowing us to name it.  I think that is really exciting that we get to put our own input into the naming of a diaper.  I also will admit the rewards/prizes for the people who win the naming contest is awesome.  Who wouldn’t want 6 months of FREE Bambino Diapers.  I know I would.  That is basically 6 cases for 1st place.  2nd place gets 3 cases and 3rd gets a free case.  Sounds like a good deal to me.  If you are clueless to what I am talking about – you can go here to check out their facebook page and submit your name idea on their “Name That Diaper” Contest: http://www.facebook.com/bambinodiapersonline

I submitted my idea – so hopefully I can win!  Anyways, I am just in the grind at work lately – things are turning cooler around here.  I am sure they are going to start coming out with the footed sleepers at target.  Maybe this year they will have more of a selection for women as I plan to get some if they do.  They are usually a good price at Target…I hate buying them online because I can’t try them on first and they are so expensive.  The Jumpin Jammerz ones are cute but they are just so expensive and I have no idea what size to get ever and I don’t want to deal with it being too big or whatever and having to send it back…talk about a pain!  Going to the gym later today to get in my weight workout – maybe the creepy old man that recently started going to the gym last week won’t stare at me while I do my upper body exercises.  Super awkward…he looks nice but he is just creepy the way I catch him staring.  Maybe I will try to dress a bit more conservative – I don’t know.

How To Exercise in Adult Diapers

Exercise is an extremely important thing that I participate in daily whether it is running, yoga, cycling, walking, jogging, etc.  I am an exercise fanatic and try to stay in good shape.  So, naturally I get the question – well how do you exercise in adult diapers without people noticing or just how do you exercise in general while wearing an adult diaper?  Very good questions but the answer is quite simple.  First, people do notice when you are wearing a diaper – but you can obviously minimize the bulk by choosing a thinner adult diaper.  I go with the Secure Plus Adult Diaper because they are one of the best absorbent but high quality diaper on the market but not bulky at all…lots of SAP – so good absorbency compared to store brand diapers.  You can also choose to wear a longer shirt to avoid people seeing the outline as much but I usually don’t go to that great of an extent.  If somebody asks you about it or whatever – just act like its not a big deal and just say you wear it for protection because you have problems with “leaking” or something along those lines.  It is important that you stand confident in your answer and act like its NO BIG DEAL…because the less of a deal it is to you the more accepting they are apt to be about it.

Second, as far as HOW I exercise in adult diapers – nothing fancy really.  For running at faster paces I will either not wear a diaper if its for a short distance and just bet on not having problems or I will wear a thin diaper or a couple times I have gone with a pullup (rare).  This reduces the chance of chaffing or adding too much weight or discomfort when running at faster paces.  When I am cycling or weight lifting – I usually go with a thicker diaper because it serves as extra padding (cyclists know what I am talking about) for sitting on those tiny little seats.  So, usually that is a Bambino, Secure X-Plus, Molicare, or Abena X-plus for those times…plus you are more likely to have an accident under low exercising conditions than high exercising conditions.  For jogging or walking – I usually go with a thinner diaper like Secure Plus…I have used store brand diapers like Depends or CVS brand adult diapers in the past but have had problems with leaking so I try to avoid those if at all possible.  You gotta find what works for you though.

The important thing with exercising in diapers is to make sure you always use vaseline or something similar to it because it allows for reduced chaffing and just makes everything more comfortable in general.  So, go out and buy yourself a big jar of vaseline and put generous amounts in the crotch area and butt area before you exercise to help with any discomfort.  Or as Peter likes to call it – “lubing up” before exercising.  Haha – hopefully this helped some of you even though some of it is common sense.

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