Here's the latest belly photo and I'm measuring at 40" even. (Doesn't the growing ever stop???)
Newest (well not that new, but totally on my mind today) pregnancy symptom is crazy baby bladder urges. I can literally feel him moving around in my belly and stomping on my bladder and man, it feels sore. I really feel like I have to go to the bathroom immediately, and I when I go, there's not much coming out. It drives me crazy! His movements are so strong now. I'm definitely getting to that point where I'm ready to have him out soon (though I know I'll yearn for the peace I have now once he comes).
Also update on the house situation - we got our photographs taken today and our house will be listed Tuesday morning (which means its officially on the market)! These first few weeks will be the MOST important in terms of getting offers. I pray pray pray that we get offered our listing price or more. I found out from my neighbor that he also plans to list his place for sale in the next few weeks! Ack! I told him to please wait b/c I dont want him under cutting our price (which I think he'll do b/c he has more equity than we do and can afford it). For now, I'm not going to worry about it. It's in God's hands. All I can do is think positive and pray for the best.
Also, as I was perusing Babies R Us today, I did a potentially silly impulse purchase. I saw that a 6 piece crib bedding set similar to the one we had registered for was on clearance for $139 (regular price $189), and the matching mobile was on sale for $30 (regular $49). (Silly me, I see the "clearance" sign and I automatically think it's a great deal and that I should get it before I miss the chance.)
I brought it home and set it up (w/o the window valence b/c it wont work for the type of blinds in our nursery) and I like it. But after talking to my mom and a friend, I'm realizing that it may still be a bit pricey, especially if I'm not going to actually be using the quilt for a long long time (due to the SIDS risk) and the window valence. I'm thinking I should return it and look elsewhere for more bargains.....especially since money is super tight right now for us. I did ask, they'll accept a return withing 90 days as long as I have the original receipt and the original packaging.
What'd everyone else do for crib bedding? Or what do you think, keepers or return? My heart is not super set on the pattern/theme, so I dont mind getting another one.
I think it's cute, but you gotta go with what you feel. I can't believe only 6 more weeks! Crazy. You still look small to me.
ReplyDeleteI like the bedding!!! The sets at BRU ARE pricey, I got mine as a gift, or else, I would have never gotten it even though I REALLY wanted it. Keep it a few days and see if it grows on you. And think, what would I do with this $139 if I had it back?
ReplyDeleteAnd good luck on selling your house!!
I like the bedding! I think it's really cute. And the mobile was a good price, because you can't find them any cheaper than that!
ReplyDeleteYou can always use the comforter for tummy time, trips, anything you'll need a blanket for. It doesn't have to be in the crib. And in a year he can use it in the crib.
What we did was registered for a breathable bumper, because bumpers are also a huge SIDS risk as well as soffucation risk. Even newborns can have a freak roll over incedent and get his head pushed into the bumper and not be able to roll back. We also registered for just crib sheets. Since we're doing the monster theme, there is no bedding for that, so we just registered for seperate stuff and my mom and I are going to make the mobile
Hope I helped some...?
That bump gets more adorable every week! Really, just when I think it can't get any cuter...bam! there it goes. I am so happy you were gifted with this pregnancy and that it has been so easy on you.
ReplyDeleteThe bedding is very cute. But, as you said, you don't really use the quilt or bumper for quite a while and there are so many unexpected costs that come up with selling a home and moving. The mobile has lots of great colors and could easily be matched to less expensive bedding and at $30 is a reasonable splurge. So there's my two cents.
I think the crib set it cute! My mom made mine, so all I paid for was the fabric but since he isn't using the quilt or the bumper pads right now, it does seem like a waste.
ReplyDeleteI remember the crazy bladder urges. It always seemed to me like a waste of toilet paper and a flush for what little pee came out!
I think it is adorable and you should keep it. Everyone deserves a small splurge for their little ones. Plus, you will use that quilt sooner than you think... He will LOVE to colors and textures during early tummy time.
ReplyDeleteYou look great! It is almost time but man, those last few weeks are pretty excruciating to get through. Hang in there!!
I think that the theme is super cute. I would keep it because most of it can be used as the baby gets older.
ReplyDeleteYou look great in your photo! x
I love the bedding you chose! too cute!! and your belly is adorable.. and No..the growing NEVER stops..ha ha!... Good luck! You're almost there!
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