Seeking Input

Good Morning Humble Readers...

I think I have mentioned here before that I really want to use cloth diapers.  I have a big issue with all those little plastic wrapped bundles of human waste that are clogging up our landfills, and I don't want to contribute to the problem.

But here's the thing... I've never used cloth diapers before.  Am I setting myself up for disaster here? 

I know that they are a lot easier to use now than what they were back in the day (like when my mom diapered me).  I won't have to use pins, and I have found a local diaper service that costs less per week than what I have priced out for disposables. 

But I'm looking for some input from those of you who have used cloth in recent years.  Can you give me some honest info?  I know the benefits, but what are the struggles?  What are the practicalities?  How many wraps should I invest in?  Do I need to get some of those plastic pants to cover the wraps? 

I feel like a bit of an idiot for asking these questions at this point, but I really want to make this work.