It's been guest central over here the past few weeks. And we just found out that (well *I* just found out that) one of Joe's friends will be in town next weekend to stay with us. I'm thrilled to see everyone, since it's been a long time, but I'm also overdoing it on the weekends and then throwing off my schedule during the week such that I am tired all the damn time and just need people to leave my house so I can sleep for a couple of days straight to catch up.
Which also helps explain why I haven't had time to post these yet:
The tech went to 3d to try to get us a good picture of the baby's face but our little diva clearly wasn't cool with the paparazzi showing up and quickly covered his/her face.
But we were able to get a regular ultrasound-looking profile picture, so parents 1 baby 1: tie.
No, we did not cave and find out the sex, although we constantly refer to the baby as 'he.' I've been feeling regular movements for a couple of weeks now. The ultrasound tech remarked on my 'very active baby!' and yes, late afternoon seems to be Dance Party USA time up in there. Joe has still not felt it, but I'm convinced it's due to the thick layer of protective fat over my belly because I could only feel the kick from the outside for the first time last night. We're at 21 weeks, people! And we finally made our way into the local baby mega store to be overwhelmed by options and choose things at random for the registry.
I decided against a travel system, opting instead for a snap n go and regular (umbrella probably) stroller to be chosen soon. I'm planning on breastfeeding, but am kind of weirded out by the thought of adding nipple pads and such to a registry. It just seems a bit personal. So, your turn. What do I absolutely need vs. what is totally useless. Yes, I know a baby robe is pointless and I really haven't registered for clothes, figuring that people love to buy those. But there are so many other things that they tell you you MUST BUY, and frankly it's hard to distinguish between what is necessary and what is not. And you all know better than I do so let's hear it, mamas!
2 comments:
The best thing I did was have a girlfriend, mother of 2 young ones, go with me to Mega Baby Store and tell me what I really needed and what was worthless fluff. I did the same for a girlfriend about a year later when she was pregnant with her first. It was perfect b/c I found the MBS to be completely overwhelming with just So Much Stuff, most of which I didn't even its function/purpose. As long as you have the basics at first (diapers, wipes, feeding supplies, pajamas), you'll have lots of time to get the rest.
Ok: you need plenty of waterproof pads for your baby mattress. They're boring to buy, but you need at least two or three. And you might even want mroe- I know some people layer waterproof pad/sheet sets so that if you have to strip a bed in the middle of the night, it's already made up for you underneath.
If you plan to use formula at all, even to supplement, or to use bottles of breastmilk occasionally, a bottle warmer is nice for nighttime feedings.
For winter, a hat that TIES or SNAPS under the chin so the baby can't rip the hat off its head.
IMO, you definitely need a bouncy seat for 0-3 month range and then an exersaucer or play station of some sort for older babies.
One of the best gifts anyone ever gave me was a play yard, rather than a regular playpen. They're about seventy bucks, but they are AWESOME. Obviously, for older babies/toddlers, but that will come sooner than you can imagine, and then you'll thank heaven you have it. Can be used to gate off big areas, to protect the Christmas tree, entertainment center, or pet area, can be used outdoors, folds up pretty compactly... I should do a commercial for them.
Sorry for the book here...
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