3.27.2010

Nursery Rhymes....or Riddles

As previously mentioned, we can't make some major decisions until we know what we're working with. So, just like the coming home outfits, here are our bedding options. For fun.

We recently were lucky enough to find a free, all-wood, Jenny Lind-style crib and changing table. Its a light wood, which I'm not a fan of - so it will be getting a fresh coat of paint whether Fatty is a boy or a girl. If a girl, the crib will be painted an aqua-blue or barn red. If Fatty is a boy, kelly green (maybe barn red, depending on hub's reaction). Can you tell that I'm not a white furniture, pastel bedding (pastel anything!) kind of lady?


I haven't decided whether I want to buy or make Fatty's bedding. It really all comes down to whether or not I can find what I want. Above, you'll see my top picks.

I love the simplicity of the pottery barn bedding on the left. I think boys need something simple....nothing too "babyish" - even though he's a baby.

I'm not a HUGE fan of pastel pink. I can't wear it....so, my lil' girl (who will share her parents coloring) won't look that great in it either. So, the nice brown and bright little colors of my girl bedding - with intricate quilting and nature scenery instantly won me over.

Don't forget to weigh in on Fatty's Gender....only 21 days left to get your vote in!

3.26.2010

Coming Home...

We don't know what Fatty is yet, but we're making some pretty major plans around what will happens once we do. Names, bedding, crib color, and coming home outfits....all really important parts of parenting (roll of the eye). Anyhow, here are some options we're considering for baby coming home.



The red is for a girl (with a bow, of course), the blue is for a boy.

3.25.2010

Weigh in...

Not me...I did that yesterday...not going near it again for another month. I'm talking about all of YOU folks. As Matt and I have about 3 weeks to play the guessing game, we thought we'd let you all in on a piece of that action. So, peruse the options....what do you think Fatty will be?

Counting up....and down


1
The number of times we've seen the baby.
2
The number of times we've heard it's heartbeat.
3
The number of weeks we have until we know what baby will be.
4
The number of registries I've started and never finished.
5
The number of times Matt's given into my pregnant food whims.
6
The number of grandchildren my parents will have once Fatty is born.
7
The number you have to multiply by 24 to equal how many more days I'll be pregnant.
8
The number of pounds I've gained (Dr. says it's perfectly normal - wink)
9
Baby is due on the 9th!
10
The number of weeks until lil' one can survive outside of mommy if born early.
11
The number of hours of sleep I get nightly/daily.
12
The number of times Carter has licked my tummy - attempting to get to the baby (we think).
13
The number of miles we drove to get a free crib and changing table.
14
The number of weeks left until summer.
15
The number of times a day I ask Matt for a "treat" or Girl Scout cookies.
16
The number of weeks I am today.

2.04.2010

Update: 1st Photo



This is our beautiful baby. Check out the awesome nubs.
We saw a strong heartbeat and baby danced for us. Yay, baby.
Lil' chubs will making his debut around Sept. 9, 2010.
Happy Birthday, Pops!