I Love Yard Sales!

I think that as we wait for Jonah to arrive, yard sale Saturday has become the highlight of my week.

Cute Little Bath Robe

A Boppy Too!

Snack Holders

Tiny Baby Shoes!

Adorable Rocking Giraffe for the Nursery!

I almost didn't get the giraffe. I actually went back for it, but it was only $5!

I found some great deals on Craigslist and at my FAVORITE baby store StellieBellies.

Jonah Can Bathe in the Whale :P - Craigslist $8

A $35 Lamp for Under $5 (After my $10 Off Punch Card)

I'm a little worried now. I don't know what else I need anymore except more clothes!

We got some cute onesies from Courtney. Well, mostly they're for Mitch to enjoy.

And I made these for a derby friend's new baby girl.

Getting Things Settled

This has been the week of finalizing things. It's kind of crazy to think I could have the baby in a week, or it could take another six (please not another six!). We've taken our childbirth class through Blue Moon Birth. I had another midwife appointment where we got a bunch of paperwork to fill out.

We also toured the pediatrician's office. We decided to go with Ellis Pediatrics. They're less than a mile from our house, and they're comfortable working with someone delivering at a birth center instead of a hospital. We called two offices before them, and they immediately turned us away because we're not having a hospital birth. Oh well. The doctors and office staff seem nice.

I went yard saling the past two weekends and picked up some great deals. A cart cover for $3, My Brest Friend for $2, Bumbo chair for $5, breathable bumper for $.75, and lots of cute clothes. Still hoping to find a good bath, maybe a Boppy, diaper bag, etc.

Some Yard Sale Finds

Cute Towels

We have another meeting with our doula next week and another midwife appointment. I'm starting to pack my bag.

The Bag

I bought a couple sports bras, but I still need to get a couple more things.

Are there things I'm not going to think of that you want to share??

Boppy vs. My Brest Friend

We're trying to decide on a breastfeeding pillow. I kind of just figured I would go with the Boppy because it looks simpler and more comfortable. Mitch seems to think the Brest Friend is a better choice though. It looks bulky to me, but I don't know. Looking online, it seems like the Brest Friend gets better reviews. The Boppy is winning on my Facebook though. What are your thoughts?

Boppy?

Vs.

My Brest Friend?

Happy New Year!

Well, we're in week 35. Thankfully, Christmas does not seem to have added too much to the bump.

Week 34 - Post Christmas

Week 35 - Happy New Year!

I can't say that I'm making lots of resolutions, but I would say I have goals for 2012:

- Start a garden

- Maintain a 4.0

- Finish my knitting projects

Like the blankie

- Get into awesome derby shape and kick ass on the track

- Volunteer more

- Compost

- Be the best mom ever

Observations at Week 33

I run out of breath while singing in the shower.

My wedding ring doesn't fit.

Some of my pants don't fit.

I'm almost 15% into my baby blanket.

Jonah's Blanket

I'm this big now.

Week 33

The Nursery

I finally got to work on the nursery! It still needs curtains and a few other things, but here we are so far:

And the belly is still growing.

31 Weeks

32 Weeks

By the way, I'm used to men saying stupid things to pregnant women, but what woman says to another, "You must be due soon!"

No. 2 more months. Thanks.

By the way, I did take those bikini pictures, but they will probably not ever see the light of day. Maybe week 39 ;)

The Baby Shower

Saturday was Jonah's baby shower. My awesome wife did a fantastic job putting it together with the help of my MIL.

I do.

I really love and appreciate everyone who came. It was a bunch of derby girls and my MIL! What a combo! Jonah is going to have such awesome people in his life!

A Giraffe Play Mat

For his safari theme

A hooded monkey blanket!

Zebra in Training (Roller Derby Reference)

There was a ton of delicious vegan food. We are still eating the cupcakes. I am surprised I didn't explode after everything I ate. We also decorated onesies and burp clothes. Everyone seemed to really love that.

The wife, hard at work.

No one decorates a onesie like a derby girl!

For Mitch, a Tardis onesie

So thank you again to everyone who helped make it a special day for us! This weekend, Mitch might put together the crib so I can start nesting :)