Oh my- I think I just realized that I am going to have a baby any day now and that I am so NOT ready! Yes, I have completed all the items on my to-do list and have just been making up more to keep me busy, but still I don't think I'm ready. With #1, I was sure that I was ready! But, I have learned that you are NEVER really completely ready for the change that baby brings into your life.
My recent to-do list before baby arrives is to:
BUY:
chevron curtains and baskets
sound machine (needed with 2 loud boys in this house)
pacifiers (neither of my boys used them, but they seem like a good idea…)
Ring sling (I borrowed a friend's for baby #2 and it was so useful on the go)
white crib sheets & changing pad cover (to match current decor)
dishwasher basket for bottles (dishwasher in the rental house does not have an enclosed basket)
Newborn diapers and wipes (no explanation needed!)
Nursing accessories (new pump tubing, milk bags, nipple pads)
Coming home outfit for a boy and girl (we still do not know the gender!)
*nursing bras
*knobs for dresser
*goat cheeses (---assuming this baby will have MSPI like my other 2)
DO:
wash car seat cover
wash swing seat cover
wash pack-N-play bassinet piece
wash bottles
wash newborn and 0-3 month clothes and blankets
sort gender neutral and boy clothes… just in case
sew crib skirt
finish projects for the boys rooms (paint letters, sign, hang pictures and decor)
print and hang family pictures along stairs
send check and contract out for birth tub rental
*make mobile
*decorations for baby's room (waiting to know the gender and name)
pack hospital bag
*pack toiletries for hospital bag
Honey-Do list:
clear out garage (enough to fit family car)
hang TV upstairs
secure bookshelves to wall
disconnect doorbell
*hang pictures
hang stuffed animal net
adjust rug in playroom and living room
hang mirror over dresser in master bedroom
move all cleaners to the top shelf in bathroom closet
fix tp holder in boys' bathroom
fix towel bar in master bathroom
put all medicine in top of hall closet
assemble baby's dresser (IKEA)
*wire hide in place for 2 TVs
* items still needing completion
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Full Term & visiting 'The Vegas Strip'
It has been pretty busy around here the last few weeks! I haven't gotten so bored at the end of this pregnancy like I did with my other two! Before I always had everything ready by the time I was 37 weeks, and then I was so bored for the remaining time. I am trying to pace myself, but I have washed all newborn and 0-3 month baby boy clothes and finished sewing the bedskirt this week. Curtains and rod have been hung, the crib re-painted white, an Ikea dresser assembled, and the changing pad cover bought. I also bought some matching drawer pulls for the dresser, but the remainder are ordered and will get here next week. And I still need some decorations for the walls, but I will delay till we know the gender! Which I still cannot believe that we don't know! I keep having dreams that it's a girl, no, it's a boy!
Last weekend, we had a wonderful Easter! Hubby and I got to go down to The Strip on Saturday night to see one of his childhood friends and her husband that were in town for their anniversary. The boys had a sleepover at Mima and Papa's house. We hung out at the Chandelier Bar at the Cosmo and went to the 'secret pizza' place before heading home. We made it home by 11pm which was plenty late for this very pregnant lady! Then Easter Sunday we went and visited a new church. D and J sat with us since there was no childcare for Easter services and I was so worried about them being loud, fidgety, and generally disruptive. I'd like to say that I prayed about it and felt better, but it had to have been hubby's prayers because the boys did wonderfully! J slept during the entire sermon! And D did so well! We never even had to leave the sanctuary. Then we headed over to eat an amazing brunch that Mima prepared. Then the boys went on an Easter scavenger hunt prepared by hubby's brother and girlfriend. It was so cute with pictures for each new candy hiding spot. Then the boys went for a swim before nap time. After naps, we took the boys up to the community egg hunt and then decided to swim again. What a busy day it was! And a wonderful time celebrating Easter with family!
Last night, I headed down to The Strip again to visit my childhood friend and some of her girlfriends that she was in town with to see Brittany Spears. I drove down to The Strip by myself and found my car again- for which I was quite impressed! We ate tapas and paella at Julian Serrano at Aria. The paella was wonderful and it was fun to try some other tapas!
I had a great time visiting The Strip to see some friends, but I think that I am done in casinos for awhile and would much rather be at home when I do go into labor!
Last weekend, we had a wonderful Easter! Hubby and I got to go down to The Strip on Saturday night to see one of his childhood friends and her husband that were in town for their anniversary. The boys had a sleepover at Mima and Papa's house. We hung out at the Chandelier Bar at the Cosmo and went to the 'secret pizza' place before heading home. We made it home by 11pm which was plenty late for this very pregnant lady! Then Easter Sunday we went and visited a new church. D and J sat with us since there was no childcare for Easter services and I was so worried about them being loud, fidgety, and generally disruptive. I'd like to say that I prayed about it and felt better, but it had to have been hubby's prayers because the boys did wonderfully! J slept during the entire sermon! And D did so well! We never even had to leave the sanctuary. Then we headed over to eat an amazing brunch that Mima prepared. Then the boys went on an Easter scavenger hunt prepared by hubby's brother and girlfriend. It was so cute with pictures for each new candy hiding spot. Then the boys went for a swim before nap time. After naps, we took the boys up to the community egg hunt and then decided to swim again. What a busy day it was! And a wonderful time celebrating Easter with family!
Last night, I headed down to The Strip again to visit my childhood friend and some of her girlfriends that she was in town with to see Brittany Spears. I drove down to The Strip by myself and found my car again- for which I was quite impressed! We ate tapas and paella at Julian Serrano at Aria. The paella was wonderful and it was fun to try some other tapas!
I had a great time visiting The Strip to see some friends, but I think that I am done in casinos for awhile and would much rather be at home when I do go into labor!
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Settling In
We've been in our new house for 10 days! And D has already asked when we are moving again?! And it was asked in a positive way stating that he was "ready for a new house." We are starting to feel settled other than still not having a mailbox key! We should get that tomorrow.
Tuesday night after J ate dinner at Mima and Papa's house, he pushed back in his booster seat and sent his barstool flying back. The back of his head hit the marble floor and he seemed pretty 'woozy.' We decided to go areas and take him up to the ER. J cried hard for over an hour which is very unlike him. The doctor wanted a catscan because the fall was 'from higher than standing.' And he also got an x-ray of his neck because he kept grabbing it and crying whenever he moved it much. But at 12:30am we were notified that all tests had come back normal and we were officially discharged. It was a very long night, but I was so thankful that our little J bug was ok! And we were so thankful that D didn't have to come to the ER with us and could just stay at Mima's and Papa's. I don't think Vegas could really of felt like home until we went to the ER!
Then we took the boys in for a pediatrician appointment on Thursday morning and D had to get 2 vaccines for his 4-year-old appointment. He did great! He was the most upset about having his hands held down! He yelped and then laughed with each poke. J didn't get any shots this time. I'm glad we met the doctor and liked him because we will be seeing him a lot more often once the baby is here!
I also went to a chiropractor this week and it felt great, but she doesn't really use her hands at all just the tool to adjust. She also did some electrode test to my back that was expensive, and I didn't feel was necessary. I'm sure she will just use it to tell me I need to come back in. I really think that going to the chiropractor while I was pregnant with J contributed to my quick and easy labor. So now I am searching for one for the end of this pregnancy!
Thursday and Friday evenings we went swimming at Mima and Papa's! Then Saturday we went to brunch at the Red Rock Casino ($6.99 per person over 2 with member card). They had a wonderful omelette station with very fresh ingredients! Mmmmm and of course lots of pancakes, French toast, waffles, bacon, sausage, fruit, donuts and muffins that the boys loved. Afterwards we made our big Costco run to get lots of frozen meats, berries, etc.
Today, we made it to church! We tried out Shadow Hills Church on a recommendation. We enjoyed it and I even saw 2 women there from BSF! Afterwards we were planning to go to Trader Joes or to buy J some sandals, but then hubby suggested Container Park. I'm glad he did because it was so fun and just perfect weather. There was an amazing gated play area for the kiddos with a huge treehouse and slides. Then we had lemonade, bought jerky, and had lunch. The nachos and tacos were very fresh and reasonably priced. Now for a big nap for everyone!
Tuesday night after J ate dinner at Mima and Papa's house, he pushed back in his booster seat and sent his barstool flying back. The back of his head hit the marble floor and he seemed pretty 'woozy.' We decided to go areas and take him up to the ER. J cried hard for over an hour which is very unlike him. The doctor wanted a catscan because the fall was 'from higher than standing.' And he also got an x-ray of his neck because he kept grabbing it and crying whenever he moved it much. But at 12:30am we were notified that all tests had come back normal and we were officially discharged. It was a very long night, but I was so thankful that our little J bug was ok! And we were so thankful that D didn't have to come to the ER with us and could just stay at Mima's and Papa's. I don't think Vegas could really of felt like home until we went to the ER!
Then we took the boys in for a pediatrician appointment on Thursday morning and D had to get 2 vaccines for his 4-year-old appointment. He did great! He was the most upset about having his hands held down! He yelped and then laughed with each poke. J didn't get any shots this time. I'm glad we met the doctor and liked him because we will be seeing him a lot more often once the baby is here!
I also went to a chiropractor this week and it felt great, but she doesn't really use her hands at all just the tool to adjust. She also did some electrode test to my back that was expensive, and I didn't feel was necessary. I'm sure she will just use it to tell me I need to come back in. I really think that going to the chiropractor while I was pregnant with J contributed to my quick and easy labor. So now I am searching for one for the end of this pregnancy!
Thursday and Friday evenings we went swimming at Mima and Papa's! Then Saturday we went to brunch at the Red Rock Casino ($6.99 per person over 2 with member card). They had a wonderful omelette station with very fresh ingredients! Mmmmm and of course lots of pancakes, French toast, waffles, bacon, sausage, fruit, donuts and muffins that the boys loved. Afterwards we made our big Costco run to get lots of frozen meats, berries, etc.
Today, we made it to church! We tried out Shadow Hills Church on a recommendation. We enjoyed it and I even saw 2 women there from BSF! Afterwards we were planning to go to Trader Joes or to buy J some sandals, but then hubby suggested Container Park. I'm glad he did because it was so fun and just perfect weather. There was an amazing gated play area for the kiddos with a huge treehouse and slides. Then we had lemonade, bought jerky, and had lunch. The nachos and tacos were very fresh and reasonably priced. Now for a big nap for everyone!
Thursday, April 3, 2014
We made it!
We made it to Vegas and so did all our furniture! We have had a very busy last few weeks! We did not have any internet the last week in our apartment, but maybe that actually helped to get all our packing done for our move last Friday. Then, last Saturday I flew alone with my 2 & 4 year old boys to Vegas. I was quite nervous about the trip (being 34 weeks pregnant!). It went pretty well for the most part for 2 reasons (1) 2 year old did not realize that he could unbuckle himself! and (2) Frozen (what a great movie)!
Since arriving in Vegas, we stayed with my in-laws for 3 nights and then Tuesday night we moved into our house. Monday we bought 2 twin beds -to be stacked into bunk beds at a later date. Then Tuesday, the boys went to gymnastics classes and the local recreation center, and in the afternoon I had my first ob appointment with the doctor that will deliver baby #3. Wednesday morning, I took the boys with me to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), and they loved it, as always. And our furniture arrived today- ahead of schedule! I also took J to a pulmonologist appointment this morning for his asthma and it took forever, but at least the doctor was nice because he is the only pediatric pulmonologist in Nevada.
Now to put some things away!!! I will attempt to post pictures of our house as I get to the various rooms.
Since arriving in Vegas, we stayed with my in-laws for 3 nights and then Tuesday night we moved into our house. Monday we bought 2 twin beds -to be stacked into bunk beds at a later date. Then Tuesday, the boys went to gymnastics classes and the local recreation center, and in the afternoon I had my first ob appointment with the doctor that will deliver baby #3. Wednesday morning, I took the boys with me to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), and they loved it, as always. And our furniture arrived today- ahead of schedule! I also took J to a pulmonologist appointment this morning for his asthma and it took forever, but at least the doctor was nice because he is the only pediatric pulmonologist in Nevada.
Now to put some things away!!! I will attempt to post pictures of our house as I get to the various rooms.
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