Today, we purchased a mobile and wall border for the baby's room. I was pretty psyched since it was yet another step towards getting the room "babyfied". As suspected, hubby really wanted to make sure that the room was very boyish, which basically meant that we were pretty much going with the jock theme. We had made our way to both West Coast Kids and TJ's the Kiddies Store. While I loved many of the wall appliques at West Coast Kids, I think hubby just did not think they were "boyish" enough. I found the wall border right away when we got to TJ's since we had actually talked about ordering it at West Coast Kids. The mobile actually was just a impulse buy since it was on sale, and it matched perfectly. I think that having both the bassinet built, and these couple of items really made it all the more real for me.
Last night, I woke up several times with a tight feeling in my stomach, most likely Braxton Hicks contractions. Many thoughts went through my head at that point...and while I was ready physically, I just felt like there were still things I wanted to get done. First of all, I am still working...I have actually aligned my parental leave to begin at the point that it would not disrupt a pay period. I know...that seems absolutely crazy...it should not actually work out so logically. Another thing that bothered me was that I also do not have my diaper bag yet. I purchased the Stevie Baby Bag from Kate Spade already, but I am waiting for a friend to pick it up for me in the states. So really...I was not ready. I mean...I do not even have the bag that I want to pack all the stuff I want to bring to the hospital.
The mind of a pregnant woman...pretty illogical probably to the rest of the world...
how exciting, it may mean you're due soon! the few days before i had contractions, i constantly had braxton hicks (or bratty kicks, as I call them)
ReplyDeletedon't worry about the diaper bag, the first few weeks, you'll be resting at home so you have lots of time to prep your going out gear.
also, don't worry about not having everything when you get to the hospital, because J can go home and get it for you. most of the items you need are not required until you leave the hospital. you may not even need everything you brought (baby's new clothes, diapers, receiving blankets). when you leave the hospital, you'll be heading home so there's no need to change baby into cute new clothes. he'll be swaddled in the hospitals towels... your clothes will be more important than the baby's because you'll feel yucky (even if you showered) yourself.
nice diaper bag!
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