2009 Pregnancy/baby thread

[finn's mom]

It's ready for Clara, but not completely finished. Well, the only thing we need to have it ready for her is the changing pad, but everything else we want to add (wall decorations, mostly) is just for us.

[finn's mom]

She's going to be very well dressed. Or at least, very often dressed. The top row of hanging clothes is all six months to twelve months, so we won't be wearing any of that for awhile. But, the bottom row and 98% of what's in the little plastic boxes are all newborn up to 3-6 months. And, we still have a baby shower today, not to mention my mother said she's picked up a couple more things. I'm avoiding the baby clothes section at all costs when we go out.

[beeniesmom]

Wow Kari,

You body shots are fantastic. You look really good and healthy! Not even 1 stretch mark! Fortunately, I haven't gotten any yet either. I don't know how much the Palmers lotion helps but I've been slathering up everyday for months now. Also, the fact that my mom, after 4 of us, never had a stretch mark, is reassuring. It's all in the genes!

Yes, I am getting Braxton Hicks contractions. Some days none, or I don't notice them, and other days even 5 or 6 in a 3-4 hour time frame (like today).

Baby Clara's nursery is looking so great! I love it.

Everything looks perfect. I love the fish mobile. Is it hanging from the ceiling?

That bib is hillarious! Tax deduction!

I've got so much to do still for my baby's nursery. I'm waiting for my mom to get here on Monday to get the closet straightened out! I love the bins you have. It's so organized. Where did you get the labels for the bins? ... or did the bins come that way? I still need to purchase some storage baskets and I know a lot of the rest of the nursery accessories I will get next week for the baby shower. My mom will be making croched rectangular doilies to cover the dresser and the bookshelf. So it may still be about a week until I can post pictures. The wall hangings and the drapes are up fortunately and I think I will have the crib bedding set up by tomorrow. SOOO exciting. I can't believe we're going to be first time mommies soon! Haven't these months passed by in a flash so far?

[Karen]

So exciting - Kari, Carmen, do you both have someone assigned to update Pet Talk when the baby arrives?

[beeniesmom]

So exciting - Kari, Carmen, do you both have someone assigned to update Pet Talk when the baby arrives?

No but I may have hubby do it. I will try to post as soon as I can.

Edit... Karen, maybe you could PM me your phone number and I'll let you know when she arrives.

[finn's mom]

Karen, I will probably have either David or my mother update when Clara arrives! I hadn't even thought about it, actually! I need to let them know that I want them to.

Carmen, thank you for the compliments! The nursery has been a lot of fun, even the drama with the paint, hahaha. The bins in the closet are from Walmart ($1 each) and the labels are just stickers. I think they were $0.99 a pack. I don't know how well I'll keep everything separated and organized like I have them now, but I'm sure gonna try!

I can't wait to see final photos of your nursery! Ours won't be 100% until after Clara arrives, because my parents are bringing the final two pieces of furniture when she comes.

It is all so exciting!

Our baby shower today was great! We had over 40 people in the house, it was so much fun!

[beeniesmom]

I figure I'll post some pix of the nursery so far.
Mom gets here tonight so I may not have time to post more in the next weeks.
We'll be busy shopping for last minute things and cleaning house.
I know I will be so grateful for her help.