Cloth Diaper Challenge: Day 2

Oh boy...well things went so very well today.  That it, until I learned that I needed at least 10 to 15 more inserts as well as more pockets.  I also took a closer look at the diapers Audrey was wearing and learned that they were a size too large!  Now it is like starting.all.over and I may blow a gasket over the whole thing!

I went straight to panic mode when I realized all the things I need/want.  Those that know me can attest to my want vs. need as being non-existent.  The things I want are the things I need, of course my husband really doesn't see it that way.  He claims we don't need a wet bag or special detergent (although, both really are essential items to cloth diapering).  He also says I don't need all those super cute diapers I am drooling over.  Here is where we part ways.  I do need those diapers.  I must have them.

Anyway...I digress...

I suddenly find myself at a freak out moment due to the initial buy in cost of cloth diapering:

• 2 Packs of Gs (these are essential as the hubby will NOT deal with pocket dipes on road trips to Cali...I will NOT miss Thanksgiving with my family) $26.99 each ($54 assuming BRU or BBB will not allow coupons...I have heard they will on the GPants) Luckily this will give me four more pockets for changes
• 1 pack (6) of Gs pockets for poopy messes $20 (same couponing deal though)
• 1 pack (6) of prefolds by Cocalo $20
• Wet bag from Kawaii $13
• 12 diapers from Kawaii $70 (free shipping over $80...YAY!)
• 1 or 2 minky dipes from Kawaii (all the diapers come with 2 inserts so I would have a total of 28) $8-$16
• Wipes ~ I can make these for around $3 total

Total....$196!!!!

Ok, so for two years worth of diapers that isn't bad at all, BUT, when you don't have $200 to spend?  That is a crap ton of money!

Really it breaks down to about $8ish a month over the next two years to diaper Audrey.  Plus if we have another baby we are good as gold there.  It's just that initial investment that gives me a heart attack.