Last Sunday, James and I and the kids went to Babies 'R Us to look for a baby book. I've been trying to find a specific one that has folders and stuff for cd's and pregnancy tests but Target and Hallmark didn't have any such thing. It's all the typical baby books documenting their first solid food and first solid poop! I'm not ready for that yet. BUT, we found a pregnancy book instead and it was perfect!! So besides my blog, I have a book (with folders) to keep my pregnancy tests in, the pictures, the cd's and DVD's and the cards I've gotten congratulating me on being a mommy-to-be! It's very in depth and has tons of space for any extra information I need to store, PLUS a calendar so I can mark all my dr. appts. and ultrasound appts. along with any other milestones I want to remember the dates of. I still can't figure out how to get the pictures to flip right side up...
That part was fun, but since we were already at Babies 'R Us, James said we could walk around and just look at all the things we would need for the baby. Talk about overwhelming!!! We passed bedroom sets with cribs, dressers and changing tables. Then there was the playpen section. I mean, I didn't even THINK about the fact that we'd need a playpen!!! And then the car seats...those things are SO expensive!!! And highchairs! How could I have forgotten to consider where the baby would eat?? Obviously she's not going to sit on the chairs like her older siblings! Then we passed the bassinets. Seriously? We have to have a mobile crib for our room plus a crib for her room?? Where is she going to be sleeping all this time?? And then a rocking chair for Mom and baby. And then bath tubs and bouncers and bedding. It was all so insane!! Not to mention, PRICEY! And that's not even considering clothes, bottles, diapers, toys, food. We better start playing the lottery or we are screwed. I can picture it now....our baby eating off the floor, wearing towels as diapers and naked. I did fall in love with this bedding set though, so I sent the link for it to my sister and Mom and told them to start saving! I know, priorities right? But they suggested that we start our registry sooner rather than later. Good idea! So I spent a good time on Monday picking out two options for every thing we need before baby gets here so that James could have a say too. Of course, he only gets a say of the two options I give him, but that's okay. He tends to be the more materialistic of the two of us and if he could pick, we'd have $300 playpens. I tend to be a little on the cheap side when it comes to these things. Plus, the baby is just going to puke, poop and spill on the stuff anyways. Why spend so much?
For fun, I decided to check out Juicy Couture's diaper bags. Me and my Mom saw a woman with one and with a Juicy stroller in Las Vegas and we've been trying to convince my sister that she should buy it for me :) Anywho, no go on the diaper bags, I mean 300 bucks for a stupid bag that's going to eventually hold dirty diapers and spilled milk?? No thank you! BUT I did find this absolutely adorable outfit that I've now named the "take baby home from the hospital outfit" I immediatley e-mailed it to James but he doesn't seem too convinced yet that it's a must have. You can see it by clicking below and then convince James that we should buy it :)
Juicy Fit
Nothing else too exciting has been going on this last week. I've been suffering from HORRIBLE headaches and lots of stomach issues, but that's nothing new. The kids are getting really excited! Last week when I told Jamesy and Joli that the baby can hear us now Jamesy yanked my mouth open and yelled down "HELLO" to the baby. I tried to explain that she can hear him through my belly just fine, but he's intent on shouting through my throat instead :) And I also had to explain that she can't understand WHAT we're saying, just hear our voices. Everytime me or Daddy swear (which is a lot!) he tells us to stop because the baby can hear us. "No bad words!" he says.
Supposedly the baby's bones are starting to harden more and she will start doubling in size these next few weeks. And the umbilical cord is hardening too (gross!) and I can see my belly button getting squished more and more. It's quickly becoming an outie! I don't like that idea either. I mostly just keep waiting to feel her move. I keep playing my favorite bands so if she decides to move while my songs are playing, I'll know she has my taste in music :) It's starting to hurt my lower abs if I move too quickly to get up or when I get out of my car. And I'm cramping a lot which I'm sure is from my belly growing. I finally got some chewable prenatal vitamins!! So now I have no excuse to skip them...even though I still think they are unnecessary.....
I also took some pictures of my belly last night for my friend Tammy. First James took a few, but he's not a very good photographer and I'm not feeling very camera ready so I tried to take some myself in the mirror. I'm sure they'll all show sideways (stupid computer!) but I'll post them anyways so you can see where I'm at. Even though there are plenty of women who don't show yet, I already look like I'm in my 6th month!
I take my 2nd trimester blood screening tests today and don't have another follow up or ultrasound appt. until August 1st but I'm already getting antsy to see my little girl again! Although....I was a lot more excited before The Bump (pregnancy website) decided it was necessary to send me e-mails letting me know what to expect after childbirth. If you dare (and I'm so mad I did!) to see what they're saying, have a look below! Also they sent me another link just yesterday to let me know all the different poops that are normal for baby. Luckily, I will not fall for that trick twice and am in no way going to see what constitutes as safe poop or problem poop. Basically, after reading this, I've decided I want a c-section. A planned, month in advance, c-section.
After birth nastiness
So here's what's going on with baby!
HOW FAR ALONG: 17 weeks (baby weighs the same as an onion)
SLEEP: So tired! After a trip to the store on Sunday, I had to nap for 3 hours.
FOOD CRAVINGS: I'm starting to want food again, mostly because I'm hungry just sick right after I eat anything. But fruit always sounds appealing. I can't get enough strawberries. But seem to only be able to eat chips and salsa.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Getting a plan under way so I know what steps I need to take to get there.
WHAT I'M NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: Working through the rest of this pregnancy, giving birth, trying to handle 3 children and figuring out a living situation. No wonder I stress so much!!
Love, Diana :)
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