On TheBump, everyone gets so excited to get to 35/35. That is 35 weeks pregnant and only 35 days to go. It's a big milestone apparently! Well I have to say I am excited to get here. I'm excited that he could be here soon because I just can't wait to hold him.
No bump pic this week. I look the same as last since I just took the pic a couple of days ago.
Today I have a doctor's appointment. We're getting another ultrasound which makes me REALLY happy. Kev and I just can't wait to see him again.
On Sunday, my mom hosted another baby shower for me. It was a nice little quiet time with my family. We got a lot more clothes and onesies for him as well as a Travel Swing! He's pretty much all set!
This past week we've:
Set up the Den to become the playroom (see previous blog post)
Purchased a few more crib mattress pads, sheet savers, and waterproof mats.
Frozen 2 more meals.
Washed some bottles and toys.
Received a HUGE bin of toys and other baby stuff from G. Thanks!!!!!
I think that's about it but we're definitely almost done. I just need to return a few things and purchase a single stroller (which I won't need until about September anyways) and that's about it.
Now it's just a waiting game....
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Not Just a Den Anymore...
Once the den was finished, we left it alone for about 2 weeks, knowing soon it would have baby things. Then more baby things.
Well we set up the Pack and Play and the Swing and put the baby gate up (we need it anyways to keep the animals out.) We also put the toys and such into the buckets to be stored. Now the den looks like this:
Some pictures of us putting stuff together:
And of course the animals helped
Luckily we can store some of the bigger stuff behind the couch since it's on an angle. We can throw the bigger stuff into the PNP also if we need to, in hopes to keep some floor space.
Even more so now with all of his stuff in here, we're so excited for him to come!
Well we set up the Pack and Play and the Swing and put the baby gate up (we need it anyways to keep the animals out.) We also put the toys and such into the buckets to be stored. Now the den looks like this:
Some pictures of us putting stuff together:
Luckily we can store some of the bigger stuff behind the couch since it's on an angle. We can throw the bigger stuff into the PNP also if we need to, in hopes to keep some floor space.
Even more so now with all of his stuff in here, we're so excited for him to come!
Finally.... The Den is Done!!
Well, truly it's been finished for a while. I was just waiting on a table to take the final pictures. We ordered a small corner desk and of course, I thought it would be bigger than it was. We had to order a "hall table" to go next to it to put the tower under and printer on top. It'll be nice though because it'll give a space while sitting at the computer or on the couch for a drink or something.
Anyways, onto some pictures. You can see my previous posts about the Den project here.
A couple before. Just to remind you:
Now after:
I absolutely love this room! Kevin's company did a wonderful job. The new carpet and paint make it feel like it's a real room in our house. We find ourselves in here pretty often. With this room done, we felt like our house was huge. Like we have all of these rooms that it's so hard to pick which one to go in for the evening. I know that will change once we fill this house up with children! This room is so cozy and nice and will be nice for us to spend time in here with Nate and it'll give his things a place to go. Therefore it makes his crazy, organized Momma feel much better :)
Anyways, onto some pictures. You can see my previous posts about the Den project here.
A couple before. Just to remind you:
Now after:
I absolutely love this room! Kevin's company did a wonderful job. The new carpet and paint make it feel like it's a real room in our house. We find ourselves in here pretty often. With this room done, we felt like our house was huge. Like we have all of these rooms that it's so hard to pick which one to go in for the evening. I know that will change once we fill this house up with children! This room is so cozy and nice and will be nice for us to spend time in here with Nate and it'll give his things a place to go. Therefore it makes his crazy, organized Momma feel much better :)
34 Weeks!
**I wrote this post on Thursday 2/10 but was waiting on my picture to post it!**
Yesterday I turned 34 weeks and it really hit home that we will be having him shortly. I feel huge, he's definitely dropped, and my stomach is hideous due to stretch marks :(
He's running out of room in there that's for sure. When he moves at all I can feel it. When I bend over, I am squishing him and I feel him move his hand and what not. I read that it would be normal for me to not feel him as much since he's running out of space to move around but not this little guy, he is CONSTANTLY moving!! Luckily he's still quiet while I sleep. Must be all the jolting around all day chasing M and J, and tap dancing ;)
This past week, we got quite a bit done. I'm sure you're wondering, "What on Earth does she have left to do??" but there were/are a few things. We:
*Took our hospital tour.
*Took a Newborn Care Class
* Hung the rest of the pictures in the nursery.
*Rearranged some things in there and set up the fan, CD player, and monitors.
*Started filling out his baby book ~ This is funny because I remembered that a long time ago (wayyyyy before getting our BFP) I had purchased a Classic Pooh baby book from The Christmas Tree Shop for $3.99. Well I found it and it's perfect to use for Nate!
*Got his bedding and changing pad cover back on and covered with aluminum foil so the cats don't want to be anywhere near it. It's working too!
*Washed his bumper pad and put it away.
* Made and froze 3 meals.
*Pre-registered at the Hospital
It seems all I have left to do really is to get any items we didn't receive or purchase yet. I'm waiting until my 2nd shower on Sunday before doing that. The only things we **need** are another changing pad cover and some sheet savers. Other than that, we're pretty set. We certainly have all of the absolutely necessary stuff but we have lots of other helpful things too!
It says that at 34 weeks, the baby recognizes songs he hears over and over again and will enjoy hearing these songs once he's out of the womb. My question is, do I really play these songs more for him once he comes out? I am a dance teacher and listen to the same 13 songs each week at least 3 times each. Does he really want to hear "The Mummy" or "Passage" by Vienna Teng (both are not appropriate for an infant that's for sure. One is from the movie "The Mummy" and the other is about dying in a car crash...) or do I stick to my lullaby CD's that were purchased for him? I think I'll go with the latter.
And here's a bump pic, see how low he is!
This week we're going to be turning our beautifully renovated den into the playroom. I was waiting on the last table to arrive so I could take a few pre-baby stuff pictures. Then it's time to bust out the stuff that has been in storage since December or earlier. We'll be setting up the swing, pack and play, bouncer, tummy time mat, and a few other toys. Luckily, it seems we'll use most of this stuff in stages so it shouldn't take over the whole room. Wishful thinking though right?
Yesterday I turned 34 weeks and it really hit home that we will be having him shortly. I feel huge, he's definitely dropped, and my stomach is hideous due to stretch marks :(
He's running out of room in there that's for sure. When he moves at all I can feel it. When I bend over, I am squishing him and I feel him move his hand and what not. I read that it would be normal for me to not feel him as much since he's running out of space to move around but not this little guy, he is CONSTANTLY moving!! Luckily he's still quiet while I sleep. Must be all the jolting around all day chasing M and J, and tap dancing ;)
This past week, we got quite a bit done. I'm sure you're wondering, "What on Earth does she have left to do??" but there were/are a few things. We:
*Took our hospital tour.
*Took a Newborn Care Class
* Hung the rest of the pictures in the nursery.
*Rearranged some things in there and set up the fan, CD player, and monitors.
*Started filling out his baby book ~ This is funny because I remembered that a long time ago (wayyyyy before getting our BFP) I had purchased a Classic Pooh baby book from The Christmas Tree Shop for $3.99. Well I found it and it's perfect to use for Nate!
*Got his bedding and changing pad cover back on and covered with aluminum foil so the cats don't want to be anywhere near it. It's working too!
*Washed his bumper pad and put it away.
* Made and froze 3 meals.
*Pre-registered at the Hospital
It seems all I have left to do really is to get any items we didn't receive or purchase yet. I'm waiting until my 2nd shower on Sunday before doing that. The only things we **need** are another changing pad cover and some sheet savers. Other than that, we're pretty set. We certainly have all of the absolutely necessary stuff but we have lots of other helpful things too!
It says that at 34 weeks, the baby recognizes songs he hears over and over again and will enjoy hearing these songs once he's out of the womb. My question is, do I really play these songs more for him once he comes out? I am a dance teacher and listen to the same 13 songs each week at least 3 times each. Does he really want to hear "The Mummy" or "Passage" by Vienna Teng (both are not appropriate for an infant that's for sure. One is from the movie "The Mummy" and the other is about dying in a car crash...) or do I stick to my lullaby CD's that were purchased for him? I think I'll go with the latter.
And here's a bump pic, see how low he is!
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| This picture was taken at 34w, 3d |
This week we're going to be turning our beautifully renovated den into the playroom. I was waiting on the last table to arrive so I could take a few pre-baby stuff pictures. Then it's time to bust out the stuff that has been in storage since December or earlier. We'll be setting up the swing, pack and play, bouncer, tummy time mat, and a few other toys. Luckily, it seems we'll use most of this stuff in stages so it shouldn't take over the whole room. Wishful thinking though right?
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Baby's Coming Home Outfit
So Kevin's mom just sent up from Florida the sweater, hat, and booties she crocheted for the baby. They are absolutely precious and we're so excited to put them on him for his first pictures.
She had shown me the sweater she started before she left so I purchased just a plain footed pajama to go underneath. I hope he's not too big for it! The doctor at my appointment yesterday said he was long!
We also have the bunting that Kevin's Grandma made for him to come home in. Since his birthday is in Nov, we're able to use it for baby Nate. It's immaculate and in perfect condition still.
I'm so excited that the outfits he will come home in are so special. Each piece (besides the pajamas) are made with love and for very special people.
She had shown me the sweater she started before she left so I purchased just a plain footed pajama to go underneath. I hope he's not too big for it! The doctor at my appointment yesterday said he was long!
We also have the bunting that Kevin's Grandma made for him to come home in. Since his birthday is in Nov, we're able to use it for baby Nate. It's immaculate and in perfect condition still.
I'm so excited that the outfits he will come home in are so special. Each piece (besides the pajamas) are made with love and for very special people.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Full bath before and after...
Well we finished a lot of projects around the house in the past couple of weeks. One that's 99% done (just needs the blinds I ordered to be installed) is our full bathroom. We removed an old medicine cabinet that we didn't ever use, painted it, added some shelves and decor, replaced the light fixture from brass to nickel, and replaced the 2 toned faucet to a nickel faucet.
Before:
The color before was a light peach. It at some glances was a cream but it had a peach undertone (like our whole house) and it just wasn't good.
And After:
What we did:
Paint: Sherwin Williams- Gray Screen
Light Fixture: Home Depot ($10)
Shelves and Decor on shelves: Target
Shower Curtain: Kmart
Faucet: Home Depot ($30)
This project was inexpensive and made a world of difference I feel. I'm happy with the end result!
Before:
And After:
Paint: Sherwin Williams- Gray Screen
Light Fixture: Home Depot ($10)
Shelves and Decor on shelves: Target
Shower Curtain: Kmart
Faucet: Home Depot ($30)
This project was inexpensive and made a world of difference I feel. I'm happy with the end result!
33 Weeks!
So I skipped 32 weeks. I was busy and it didn't seem much different than 31. Anyways, our house projects have been really helpful with getting my/our minds off of the fact that the baby could be here very very soon. (For example, my boss at the dance studio had her baby at 34.5 weeks, ahhhh!!) Now the projects are done and we've gotten so much accomplished, it feels like it's ok for him to come whenever (although I hope he doesn't come until at least 37 weeks!)
In the past 2 weeks we've done/finished:
Our birthing class
Washed all of his stuff
Organized his room (even more than normal)
Cooked and frozen 2 meals
Finished the den, hallway/stairwell, upstairs bathroom, and bedroom.
Thought about what needs to go in the hospital bag.
Our hospital tour and another class is Sunday which will knock off a couple other things on our list.
This week I plan to start getting the hospital bag together and set up the pack and play etc for the Den. In 2 weeks we'll put the car seat in the car so I can get used to having to juggle all of the kids and the lack of trunk space I'll have. Luckily J is really excited to sit in the back from now on!
And here's a bump pic. I'm feeling very very large lately. Oh well, I suppose it comes with the territory.
Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.
New Symptoms: My hips have loosened up. It's a very strange feeling.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I don't want to know anymore :( Probably around 30lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I wear maternity pants all the time now. I can still wear some regular shirts. I mix it up.
In the past 2 weeks we've done/finished:
Our birthing class
Washed all of his stuff
Organized his room (even more than normal)
Cooked and frozen 2 meals
Finished the den, hallway/stairwell, upstairs bathroom, and bedroom.
Thought about what needs to go in the hospital bag.
Our hospital tour and another class is Sunday which will knock off a couple other things on our list.
This week I plan to start getting the hospital bag together and set up the pack and play etc for the Den. In 2 weeks we'll put the car seat in the car so I can get used to having to juggle all of the kids and the lack of trunk space I'll have. Luckily J is really excited to sit in the back from now on!
And here's a bump pic. I'm feeling very very large lately. Oh well, I suppose it comes with the territory.
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| This picture either made me realize I'm bigger than I thought or it is making me look bigger....sigh |
Your Pregnancy: Week 33
How Big is Baby?
Baby's now the size of a honeydew!Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.
New Symptoms: My hips have loosened up. It's a very strange feeling.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I don't want to know anymore :( Probably around 30lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I wear maternity pants all the time now. I can still wear some regular shirts. I mix it up.
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