Yesterday we got our Pack N Play.  I’m not fond of polka dots, but it was the only decent Pack N Play that came in blues and browns.  Jason put it together last night and Oscar was all over it.  I wish I had gotten the camera or camcorder out as Oscar was making us both crack up.  He wanted to lay on everything and when you tried to move him, he’d put his paws straight out and we had to drag him off.

We moved the Pack N Play into our bedroom (where it will remain while people are visiting and staying with us).  It’s not in the final position, but currently just in the room and out of the way.  Oscar has decided to take naps in it, which neither of us like and have taken him out each time.  This time I couldn’t resist getting a picture first.  I am just thankful that he’s choosing to lay in a part that I don’t plan on putting the baby anytime soon.

We’re heading out this weekend to get the last of our “needed” items.  I’m also getting myself packed and ready to go.  Then it’s just wait-and-see.  I’ll keep you posted.

The time is drawing near.  Only a few more belly shots that can be taken before the little guy arrives.

We’re both getting more excited and this past weekend Jason said he was ready.  I’m not quite sure I’m there yet (still some things on my to-do list I’d like to get done first).  I have the major things done, so in that sense, I am ready.  It’s just a wait-and-see game now.

My feet and ankles have been super swollen these past few weeks.  So much so that my toes go numb (probably not a good thing).  Last night I had to take a picture of my feet and then took another picture this morning.  If you don’t like feet, then please skip this post (mine aren’t pretty….I’ve had surgery on them both, so have scars and desparately need a pedicure).  LOL!

So, the first picture, you’ll see my swollen tootsies and the second one will be the not so swollen.  They were still swollen this morning (even in the second picture) and my left foot has for some reason always been more swollen than the right.  There’s still a noticeable difference.  I can’t wait to not have “cankles”.  LOL!

The mark on the top of my right foot is from dropping scissors straight down on it.  Can you say OUCH!

I’ve always loved growth charts.  To see how one grows and celebrate with your child as he or she gets bigger.  Growing up, our growth chart (for my sister and I) was on the inside of the door that led to our downstairs.  I loved it!  It was so fun to be measured and see how much we grew in a years time.  I can’t wait to celebrate with our little guy as he gets bigger.

I searched Etsy for a growth chart (as I love to support the handmade makers when I can).  I found my favorite, but asked that no name be put on it and it to be in neutral brown colors (in case we have more than one child, I can track them both on the same growth chart).  I’m very impressed with what I received.  It is very professionally done.

Jason helped me get it hung today behind the door in the nursery.  Just wanted to share with you the latest addition to the room.  We’re hoping to videotape the room in another couple of weeks and post that on my blog as well, so stay tuned.

I’m not one for themes in a room, but did end up going with a “sports” theme for the nursery.  I’m also not one for cutesy things or “baby” looking things, so I went for a more sophisticated “vintage sports” theme.  I found the photos online and printed them out on photo paper here at home, then cut and framed them.  Easy!  I purchased the frames at IKEA a few months back (again with the sophistication with the black frames with white mats all around the room).  It’s definitely not “baby”, but will be a room our little boy can grow into.

The room is cramped right now with the trundle bed still in there.  We’d move it out of the room, but have no place to store it for a couple of years.  We did move the dresser out of the room and into our loft area, which I’m surprised turned out looking nice (and not odd at all).  Once the crib moves out of the baby’s room, we’ll put the dresser back in there.  In the meantime, I’ll go down the hall to grab things if I need them and don’t have access to them from the baskets on the changing table or things hanging in the closet.

I don’t have a full room shot yet, because we have a few more things to put in the nursery before it’s complete.  This is just a quick preview of what’s in there now.

This large frame with 15 pictures is hung over the crib, displaying football, basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, golf, a scoreboard, and trophy.

These two pictures are hanging to the left of the window, displaying basketball and soccer.

These two pictures are hanging to the right of the window, displaying baseball and football.

These three pictures are hanging over the trundle bed (much larger frames), displaying basketball, football, and soccer (Jason’s three favorite sports).

This picture and wall saying are hanging over the changing table.  The mat in the frame has verses written on it.  This was given to me at my local baby shower and people who attended wrote down a verse they chose for me.  I plan on changing the picture in it, but wanted something as a “placement picture” for now.  I thought something sports related here wouldn’t fit well.  LOL!

Here is a picture of the crib as it sits right now (thanks to Jason’s parents).  I have a bed skirt on it (thanks Sis), a breathable bumper (thanks Mary Margaret), and picked one of the three fitted sheets given to me at my local baby shower.  I’ve added some stuffed animals (already on hand) to the crib, but they will soon come out when the baby arrives.

Here’s our baby monitor camera hanging over the door (thanks Mom and Dad).  It has the perfect view of all four corners of the crib and with the stuffed animals in the crib, it gave us an idea of how things in the crib looked during the day and at night (when it’s pitch black in that room).

Here’s a picture of our glider rocker and ottoman (thanks again Mom and Dad).  It’s SO comfortable!  The crib is bigger than what they use to be, so there was no way I could put my rocker in the corner (to the left of the window) as I had planned.  For now it’s out in the middle of the room and in front of the window.  Not exactly what I had in mind, but it’s still functional and there’s still plenty of walkway to get around things.

Here is the changing table (thanks to Jason’s parents again) with awesome changing pad (thanks Sis).  I’m still figuring out what exactly to keep in the baskets, but they’re filling up with miscellaneous things for now.

Here’s the dresser in the loft area.  See…..not that out of place and awkward, right?  Lie if you have to.

That’s it for now!

Not sure what’s going on with my hair (*sigh*), but here’s a belly pic of me at 35 weeks pregnant.  Every time Jason sees me, he says, “you’re HUGE!”  This statement would normally cause hard feelings and built up anger.  He’s lucky I’m pregnant and don’t take offense.  LOL!

I’m adding some nursery wall hanging photos soon and hope to finish the quilt for my Grandma tonight and get pictures of that posted in the next day or two.  Stay tuned.

Here I am again.  I think I look about the same, but black is slimming. LOL!  I’m 34 weeks (well, 34 weeks tomorrow, but close enough).  All seems to be going well.

We have our 2nd child birthing class tonight.  We’ll take a tour of the hospital, which we’re both interested in (see if we learn anything we didn’t already know).  We do like our instructor and thought last weeks class was very informative, so we’re curious to see what we learn tonight (which reminds me that I need to find my workbook….almost forgot).

I have a lot to fill you in on, but it will have to wait.  Stay tuned.

Last night we had our first Child Birthing Class (1st of 5).  It went well.  There are suppose to be 12 couples in this class, but only 8 showed up.  We’re all due in November with one being due in December.  Everyone looked to be about the same size (I’m not the largest, that’s for sure).

We really like the Instructor.  She’s very good…informative, fun, and truly seems to care.  You can tell she loves what she does.

Jason and I had fun discussing everything on the way home.  We have nicknames for some people and funny stories already made (where the whole class laughed).  It seems to be a pretty good group of people.

Next week we’ll take a tour of the birthing center, which I’m looking forward to.  I’ve visited friends there who have had a baby, but it’ll be nice to hear the “behind-the-scenes” information.

This morning Jason woke me up at 8am and turned on the TV to a show I’ve been wanting to watch, but never remember that it’s on.  The show is called, “Bringing Home Baby” and talks about the first 36 hours of people’s lives when they bring home their baby (although I’m guessing you figured that out based on the title of the show).

He climbed in bed and watched the two episodes with me (until 9am) and then we both got up, had breakfast together, he went to work, and I’m working away in my office at home.

It was the perfect way to start my morning.  Thanks honey!

So, which diaper bag did I go with?  I’m sure you’re all dying to know.

Let’s just say I’m not one to follow the crowd…yet I don’t purposefully go against the flow either.  The majority of you that voted, nominated for option “B” as your choice and most reasons were due to the extra space.  Well…I went for option “A”.  Here are my reasons:

• It looks more like a purse (whereas the more I looked at option “B”, it reminded me of a carry-on piece of luggage).
• I like the single flat strap on option “A” (option “B” has two rounded straps that I think might start to bug me…one slipping off my shoulder).
• The extra space in option “B” made me think that most things would fall to the bottom, making it hard for me to find (since it’s a deeper bag).
• As Susan mentioned in her comment, option “A” looks more like the purse I currently carry, although larger, which is true.  I like that it would look like an easy transition between my regular every day purse to this new purse/diaper bag (I’m refusing to carry both).
• The bonus is that I found the black option “A” on eBay and did not see a black option “B” listed on eBay.  By purchasing it on eBay, I saved over $40 from the original price and it looks brand new.

Both diaper bags offered the same exact features, which are:

BABY SECTION

• Washable changing pad (24″ x 14″)
• Internal and external bottle pockets (4 in all)
• Quick release pacifier holder
• Compartments for diapers, wipes, and bottles
• Attaches to baby stroller

MOM SECTION

• Credit card slots and zippered pocket
• Roomy pocket for day planner, cell phone, and other essentials
• Easy to find key ring holder

So, there you have it.  Diaper bag decision has been made.  Now…what the heck do I put in it?