I did some domestic calculations today.

Time I spend each day:
… changing diapers: One hour
… laundering diapers: 30 minutes (this includes prewash and folding)
… nursing: Four hours (on average, 20 minutes every 2 hours, 24/7)
… laundering clothes: 30 minutes (again, includes all tasks)
… washing dishes: 30 minutes (includes putting them away)

Number of:
… hours in labor: 47

… diapers I’ve changed: 26,490*

I’m not sure if I feel accomplished or defeated. But no wonder I’m good with pins and a prefold, eh?

* Gilbert = 10 dipes/day x (3.5 months x 30 days) = 1050
Bede = 8 dipes/day x (23 months x 30 days) = 5520
Abby = 8 dipes/day x (43 months x 30 days) = 10320
Faith = 8 dipes/day x (40 months x 30 days) = 9600