Bettypooh

An update on this experience I have saved several plastic panties with physical damage like torn sides and rips at the elastic by sewing them on my machine. For tears, overlap the plastic as little as possible then use a close straight stitch. Where leg elastics have ripped from the main body I cut both sides off as close as possible to keep them even and resewed them. To seal the repairs I use Shoe Goo, a popular clear glue used by hikers and campers. It can be messy so be careful, and it doesn't stretch much so it's no good to reseal elastics but after a dozen wearings the rest of my repairs are just as good as when I did them For elastics I use a medium or wide zig-zag stitch. I had a couple pairs where the elastiscs were too loose from new(which is stupid, why can't sellers learn to read a measuring tape?)so with a stitch-ripper I removed these and sewed them back a bit smaller Rubber panties are not as easy to work with and you might have to ease off the presser foot to keep from chewing the rubber up as you sew. These repairs have held but don't seem like they'll hold up long and the glue peels unless the rubber is slightly stretched when you apply it. Shoe Goo will dry just like you leave it so you might have to smooth it out to keep it from being scratchy. Put a bit of Vaseline on threads where the cap goes on the glue tube or the cap may become glued to the tube and require pliers the remove it the next time you need it When I can find the time I am going to try making some plastic panties from scratch. Now that I have a little experience sewing I will never think that everything is overpriced again. It's harder to do a good job than you'd think and it takes longer than you'd think too. It is fun when you do good but quite frustrating when things don't go right. Make sure the bobbin had plenty of thread before you sew your best stitch ever only to have it fall apart when you remove it from the machine. Please don't ask how I know this Bettypooh

Ebay is full of resellers like that but I don't think that's all bad. Sure, you pay too much but it sells the products which is good for the manufacturer and the store that sells it, keeps the interest in the market segment alive which is good for us, and gives the people who are still 'in the closet' a way to be discreet Like the almost extinct crossdresser stores, when people figure out they're getting ripped off they 'come out' and buy openly at their local store which is good for everybody and their local economy too. I don't remember having footed PJ's and don't like anything on my feet in bed but the Hello Kitty one's might just make me try some Bettypooh

I always wear plastic or rubber panties at home and in bed, and occasionally in public over the disposables I wear then They're a big part of the experience to me Bettypooh

Pushing a shovel wasn't fun but I guess the worst one was running a gas station by the interstate Saturday night-Sunday morning for minimum wage. You got every kind of drunk, druggie, idiot and crazy person trying to rip you off had to clean the toilets they (mis)used and had to watch your butt closely to keep from getting robbed The good part was getting 'free' gas and a couple six packs each morning when I got off work When you're young that seems like a pretty good deal. Sometimes I'm glad that I'm older now! Bettypooh

I surfed a bit on this and here's what I found. The quoted parts are what the KC spokesman said, the other comments are mine. There should be discounts, coupons and maybe even trial offers coming which I hope will get posted here as it happens. Notice that the current product line will be phased out so if you like what they offer now, stock up while you can. I couldn't find any pics so the products are either being kept under wraps or the design hasn't been finalized yet. "The new line features customized leg openings contoured to better fit men and women and new positioning of the gender-specific absorbent to provide protection where men and women need it most" *They also mentioned that it will look more like regular underwear* "begin rolling out in North America in eight varieties, including small/medium, large/extra large in both extra and super-plus absorbency for women, and small/medium, large/extra large in super-plus absorbency for men. The new gender-specific product line is also scheduled to launch in various European markets throughout 2009." "more intuitive packaging for its entire product lineup. With distinctive color coding, a new absorbency scale and a more simplified sizing structure, the new packaging will help make choosing the right product faster and easier for shoppers" *The new packaging is in response to people who are uncomfortable spending timne at this part of the stores* "To coincide with the March 2009 debut on store shelves, K-C will roll out the largest integrated marketing campaign in the history of the Depend brand - including TV, print and online advertising, direct mail, in-store trial and more" *This means good press for all of us* Bettypooh

All of the above and this too: I am doing what I want to do without letting anyone else push me in a different direction, which gives me personal satisfaction and reaffirms my self-worth

I don't like driving in heavy frog because you might crash and have to get your car toad home

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced something I've noticed happening with me which hit me again today I wear and wet freely most weekends and most nights. When I wear it usually doesn't take long for my bladder to relax and leak on it's own, but sometimes it wants to act as it has for all my undiapered years, holding till it's at least half full before I know anything is waiting there. My problem is what occasionally happens afterwards when I am undiapered again and start holding till I need to pee- Sometimes then it seems like my bladder just doesn't want to process anything for awhile and I begin feeling a bit ill from the retained waste It never takes more than a day before things flow normally and usually it's hours or no trouble at all. I'm OK physically and I have no issues with wetting while wearing or being dry when I'm not. Maybe my body doesn't like switching back and forth? Bettypooh

Music has always played a large role in my life but the only thing I can play is the radio I've always been an outsider of sorts and never liked much music that was popular. I don't ever want to be mistaken for a normal or average person I'd say about half of my fave songs have some kind of meaning attached, reminding me of someone or somewhere special, and there are songs where I learned something from the lyrics. There's far to many to list like these but here's a few: "Young Turks"-Rod Stewart(Mandy, my first I-did-it-all-on-my-own girlfriend) "Enjoy the Silence"-Depeche Mode(My Brother's kids and California) "War of the Superbikes"-The Meatmen(A wild and crazy friend) "Pigs(three different ones)"-Pink Floyd(The person who turned me on to 'cid) "The Dreaming"-Kate Bush(two long lost special friends) "Grandpa was a Carpenter"-John Prine(a campout and my first realization that I had a drinking problem) Then there is what I call my "mood music". These are songs that I play when I want to feel a certain way and hearing them always brings the feeling. Again there are way too many to list them all: "Coldbringer"-Naked Raygun(anti-social anarchism) anything by Mozart(serenity) anything by Goose Creek Symphony-(simple joy and mirth) "Something Good"-Utah Saints(vibrant happiness) "Dancing with tears in my Eyes"-Ultravox(mild sadness and hope) "Trail Of Tears"-Naked Raygun(deep sadness) anything by The Ramones(happiness) I find little to like in most of the newer music It's not that I don't like some of it, but the lyrics and singer are usually shallow or seem to think that the issues they sing about are somehow different from what most of us feel. Or it's not their own feelings but a crass atempt at commercial sucess Or it has no musical depth and talent. Strangely I have no songs that relate to my DL feelings but maybe that's waiting in my future Let's hear about your music! Bettypooh

Good for you! There's nothing that feels much better than realizing a dream And there's nothing better to ease worries than finding out that you can do what you thought you might not be able to. My own public wearing is kind of new and I still fear leakage but I'm gaining confidence and I hope you do too Bettypooh

If I am understanding you right, what you're trying to do is un-potty train someone other than yourself. Even if you could keep them diapered 24/7, it wouldn't necessarily un-train them. In short, you can't do it unless they want it, then it's them doing it and not you. Of course if they want it then you can help them and you should And personally, I rarely think there is only one way to do anything. Incontinence or even wearing diapers 24/7 while maintaining control isn't something to be taken lightly. It requires daily planning for changes and making sure you don't run out of diapers ever, even if you have to do laundry or go shopping in the wee hours of the morning after a extra-long day at work. There will be unwanted leaks at inconvienent times and places you'll have to live with. You may see incontinence as a dream but most incontinent's wouldn't wish it on their worst enemy. Do some really deep and long thinking before going down this path An old Irish proverb given to one's enemy: "May you get what you ask for" For the intelligent, that's 'nuff said For the rest, don't worry-you will! Bettypooh

The term for this is "Urge Incontinence"(UI). You know what your cause is and it should go away in a short time Sometimes I get this way for no reason and it can last a few hours to a week or so My episodes are usually accompanied with "Stress Incontinence"(SI). I've been like this all my life and it's no fun at all UI can be most frustrating to deal with because it leaves you not really knowing if the 'full bladder' signal your brain is recieiving is real or a false alarm Guessing wrong means you've just wet yourself in a big way so you go to the bathroom ten times too often only to find a dribble. The way I handle my UI is knowing my liquid intake, my body's processing time, my bladder's capacity, and going to the bathroom only when I think I'm half-full. I always surprise myself at how full I was at some point which is why I use the half-full time to go. The other times I clamp down until the urge passes and cuss my luck Bettypooh

The bottom section wouldn't let me pick more than one I picked the last one because I want to lose weight and stop smoking. BTW I have enough "loose weight" already And the 'other' from the top half is my ambition to become a bedwetter again Wishing all a Nappy Yew Hear Bettypooh

"Something Good"-Utah Saints (As loud as it will go )

I don't remember being in diapers as a child but according to my Mom I was 2-3 when they were taken away from me I continued wetting my pants 2-3 times a week or more until 9-10 then tapered off My bedwetting continued almost nightly till my mid-teens when it tapered off too Drinking brought my bedwetting back and even sober I could never be sure I'd wake up dry till my mid 20's Even after that I still wet my bed several times a year sober and lots more drunk. No more alcohol for a long time now and I've remained dry except for episodes of UI and SI which seem to come together and can stay with me for up to a week Maybe I'm getting tired of fighting what seems to be inevitable but embracing diapers is a good thing for me Bettypooh

"Cars" by Gary Numan

"This is actually very serious..." Ditto! But your 'cheapie fix' may not be much safer repaid I visited a friend on a clear summer day many years back and we hopped in his 1963 Impala to get some brewskis from the local store We were going about 20 when he began to gently slow for a stop sign. As fast as you can blink the darn car was sideways sliding through the intersection. He didn't seem too concerned as I asked what was up. It turns out that he had crimped the RF brake line shut when that cylinder blew, and the RR when it blew about a week later And that was two weeks before! I asked him to pull over which he did once he got the car straight again. I hopped out and told him I'd be waiting back at his house if, not when, he got back with the beer I've lost brakes twice. Once as I was beginning to back into my driveway(no sweat)and once when my drum brakes overheated and faded as I was winning a 'race' between myself and some guy with this blue blinky thing on top of his car Going 120 through a red light will leave a very big pinch mark in the bottom of your car seat! My conclusion: If it doesn't stop or steer as it's supposed to, park it immediately and survive the decision Steering back on to the topic, I've never had a car that didn't leak a little of something, but since I'm old enough to remember the BSA and Triumph motorcycles of the 60's which all leaked like a sieve, I don't think much of it. I think they built incontinence into those bikes on purpose Bettypooh

".. Them damn diapers would suck up the bass.." Well duh, diapers are supposed to 'suck up' the bottom stuff aren't they? Now only if Aslee got a pair of AL7's, he could store a few cases in each speaker I gotta build me another set of those someday to show the neighborhood kids what loud bass really is Bettypooh

They're all right about this To succeed against the already popular sites you have to offer cheaper-better-faster-more-newer, then keep updating everything you can constantly. There's nothing I can think of that doesn't have it's own board in cyberspace already and people tend to stay put where they are already comfy. Good luck if you try it, we'll be here to welcome you when you decide to come back home Bettypooh

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I like tummies along with all the other parts I really don't have any favorite physical parts but I do like seeing a bit of 'baby fat', especially on the tummy. Not too thick, still shapely but healthy Obesity and twiggy-ness are both big turn-offs for me. I know genetics play a part but I've only known one fat girl who was that way on a diet that would starve a parakeet. All the others simply ate more than they worked off, and ate the wrong foods to keep the weight away. Worst was that they wouldn't admit that they could do something about their weight but just didn't want to Twiggys remind me too much of what we used to call 'speed freaks'. Their ultra-bony bodies were an image of their mind, deprived of goodness and rapidly wasting away to nothing trying to achieve an unhealthy artificial goal A bit of fat is healthy, especially on the tummy I guess I do have a favorite part of girls but you can't see it. It's called a mind and as long as her body it's in isn't extreme I find it the biggest turn on ever A healthy mind usually comes in a healthy body that isn't about to pass up an occasional slice of cheesecake just to make someone else happy at her expense You just have to love girls like that! Bettypooh

Hi Katie If you google "Diaper folding" you'll find many different approaches to a good fit with prefold cloth diapers. Most of the sites won't be ABDL but the info is good anyway;) The debate about 'greenness' varies according to the criteria you use. IMHO cloth is 'greener' mainly because you use less of the Earth's non-renewable resources, and you add less to the landfills. The downside is that you use a lot more water, and the used water had to be dealt with properly. In the end neither side has an overwhelming argument as proof of it's superior 'greenness' Apply your own criteria and make your own choice Cloth diapers are quite different, especially for girls since the urine flow is concentrated at the lowest and narrowest part of the diaper. 'Flooding' is an issue better handled with good disposables, but only the best disposables will absorb what a good cloth diaper will For a sleeker fit pull a pair of hi-waist briefs over the diaper. This also supports the center better. Alternatately use them over the diaper cover but watch that they don't pull it out of place and cause leakage I've never used 'contour' diapers but they would seem to make for a sleeker fit Cloth diapers are only a part of a system, the folding, the pinning, and the cover you use needs equal consideration. If you sleep on your side, snap-on pants will leak, but they make for easier changes. If you use multiple layers of diapers the pants need a fuller cut. Hi-waist is better for sleeping but may be too high for daytime wear. Four pins instead of two can make for a better fit with some folds. I have pins from plain to plastic babyish colors to very big 'horse blanket' pins. As for me, all of these possibilities are part of the pleasure of cloth diapers I like feeling the wetness and with a waterproof cover you stay warm long after wetting. I have many covers to suit my mood at the moment from prints to colors to cleap or plain white. Some are rubber, some are plastic, some are noisy and some are not. I can add layers of diapers to lengthen the time between changes, and there's no swelling from SAP's to cause unwanted bulges or waddling. Having said that I still use disposables around half the time. In public they are thinner and more discreet, and there's no comparison for convenience and saving time. I prefer cloth(birdseye but flannel is OK if I'm not sitting a lot)but I choose according to the situation at the moment and if a disposable is the best choice then that's what I wear 'Green' matters to me but so do a lot of other things Bettypooh

Only someone who hasn't been there would ever want to go there Trust me, I know It's a nightmare, not a dream Bettypooh

It looks like I'm different again Nothing here now but I did everything availlable once upon a time. Clean for 9 years two months plus and I plan to stay that way Only nicotine and coffee have a grip on me now and I'll beat the nicotine someday, but I want to die with a cup of coffee in my hand What's a hippie's favorite word?:(Said while trying to hold breath with hand outstretched)"Here" Bettypooh

With flat prefolds, I use the "Angel Fold"-fold the front in thirds leaving the back alone. Pull through with legs spread wide, and open the front as far needed when you pin. If I plan on a lot of bending over I'll pull out more and pin further towards the back so the pins don't poke me and my diaper cover as much Bettypooh