Baby Update

Okay, baby, since that's why we're here, right?

With a helpful start from a coworker of mine who compiled all of her friends' feedback on "baby stuff," I have now gotten a lot of feedback from my own panel of experts to start to figure all of this baby merchandising out. Car seats, strollers, cribs.... Bumpos, boppys..... I'm learning new terminology as I go. I don't even know how to decide what bottles to use, let alone what kind of stroller to use :) However, I'm getting there, with good girlfriend advice!

As for daycare.... Still undecided. We have seen four places, ruled two out; have an additional one or two to see, and then I'm comfortable making the decision from the ones I've seen. I have a favorite at this point, but just have some more due diligence to perform (can you tell I worked at Ernst & Young for six years with that kind of vocabulary?!)

Preparing for baby - finally got the closet cleared out in the "baby's room" - haven't picked colors or a general theme yet for the room, but have been learning a lot about baby bedding and that you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on a bedding set. A couple sets of sheets and accessories will do just fine, thanks. I don't want to paint until the rest of the house is done, and we're making some more progress this weekend. And by "we," I mean Jeff. I did some nesting activities, though - cleaning out kitchen cabinets and closets! So I'm earning my keep somehow (in addition to carrying this child).

I am very blessed to have good friends who wear the same size as I do. Kate loaded me down with two bin-fuls of maternity clothes this past weekend. Everything from stuff I can wear now to things for later in the pregnancy. That is a huge advantage to my wardrobe!

Our appointment is October 3, and I'm really looking forward to it - I haven't heard the heartbeat or seen the little peanut for several weeks (which is normal - my frequent early checkups were uncommon). So other than gaining weight, I don't have a day-to-day confirmation I'm pregnant (can't feel kicking, am not truly showing) - so the ultrasound will make it real once again! Well, that, and the fact I haven't had a glass of wine in 4 months! :)