Ready for part two!

We've been doing some searching for great deals on baby essentials these past few weeks and came across a trade in sale through Babies R Us. We figured, sure why not, we will need these things anyway, why not get them at a lower price. (No we didn't get things that we could expect at our shower) Our families have two other babies to plan for so we felt prepared in getting the larger items while we can spread out the expense. We have gotten our stroller (B.O.B.) our pack and play, and our car seat with an extra car base.

Today Jeff felt compelled to assemble the new furniture. It took us about thirty minutes to get the pack and play accessories assembled and installed, the B.O.B. took all of about two minutes and the car seat simply pulled out of a piece of plastic already assembled. It was fun to build and enjoy today with Jeff. It makes me excited for the other preparations we will eventually do for our baby.

 This past Friday, my mom took me out for a girls day. We set out to find a couple of maternity items. I'm not showing much but just enough to make it painful and uncomfortable to wear my normal pants. For a couple of weeks I have been unbuttoning them and fastening the button with a hair tie (it honestly works great). We went to ARC first, my favorite thrift store, then to Gordmans, Kohls, and finally Target. Needless to say, I was a bit disappointed in the selection at most of the stores. I did end up getting four shirts and a pair of pants though.

A few friends have offered great advice on what to get, what not to get, and how much to get when it comes to bigger clothes. I'm hoping I stay within a healthy weight gain and not getting too huge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Update:

How Far Along: Today I am thirteen weeks 4 days along

Cravings: Still no cravings and still eating pretty normally. Super Bowl Sunday I did REALLY want nachos with jalapenos

Feeling: I still feel great. I've been sick with a head cold but in terms of baby...couldn't be better.

Best Part of being pregnant right now: Being able to see how excited my friends and family are.

Worst Part of being pregnant right now: Finding maternity clothes that are cute. I'm not showing a ton but I'm swollen enough to not fit into my pants without it hurting.