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Friday, October 12, 2018

Five on Friday: Five New Things for the Baby!

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As I near my due date, I am getting so excited for baby #3 to be here. This past week, I took advantage of the Amazon registry discount (you save 15% close to your due date for unpurchased items!) and was able to snag some awesome stuff for the new baby.

__one__ One thing I KNEW I couldn't live without was a rock n' play. We had one when Emmie was a baby (two actually, one for upstairs and one for downstairs) and it was such a lifesaver. I sold the old ones we had (HA.....I just knew for sure we were done!), but I ended up purchasing the exact one we had with Ems.









Fisher-Price Deluxe Rock 'n Play Sleeper, Snugabunny


__two__ Another must have - a new video monitor. We wore the old one out and used it until the girls were 3 and 2, respectively. It no longer held a charge and the video quality wasn't great. This one has great reviews, and I'm excited to see how it holds up.








Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor with Interchangeable Optical Lens


__three__ I never really found an infant carrier I loved with either of the girls, but I am certain with baby #3 that it will be absolutely necessary. I took a chance on this baby wrap, and I hope it lives up to all the positive reviews.

Baby Wrap Carrier by KeaBabies - All-in-1 Stretchy Baby Wraps - Baby Sling - Infant Carrier - Babys Wrap - Hands Free Babies Carrier Wraps | Great Baby Shower Gift (Classic Gray)


__four__  When we moved into our new house back in June, I knew I wanted to get different baby gates this time. Daniel has actually already installed this new gate for me, and it is amazing. I also got a pack of these wall nannies, which saved drilling into our wall (which always makes me cringe!).

Summer Infant Multi-Use Deco Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate, Bronze



__five__ I also ordered these fabulous Aden + Anais burpy bibs. I've given these as gifts quite a few times, but I've never gotten any for myself. After being spit up on more times than I care to admit, I'm ready to put this to the test.

aden + anais Burpy Bib, 100% Cotton Muslin, Soft Absorbent 4 Layers, Multi-Use Burp Cloth and Bib, 22.5” X 11”, 2 Pack, Twinkle, Grey Stars


Happy Friday!

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Baby #3 - 33 Weeks Pregnant

Wow...I can't believe I've already reached in the point in my pregnancy where I am ready for this baby to get out of my belly ASAP.





Size of Baby: A pineapple, 4 lbs and 17 inches long

Total Weight Gain/Loss: around 22-24 lbs.


Gender: Surprise! I'm still on team girl.

Movement: Still lots of movement, especially when I lay down at night, or eat sugary foods, or after I drink my coffee, or anytime really.


Sleep: Nonexistant. I have insomnia SO BAD. I can't get comfortable, my mind is racing all the time, and I am perpetually tired.


What I miss: Feeling good, being active.


What I am looking forward to: Seeing this sweet baby in seven weeks or less!


Cravings: Still sweets. Dessert after lunch and dinner are a must.


Symptoms: I've got weird numbness in my hands and feet now, and terrible back pain. Once the baby drops, I know the back pain won't be quite as bad.


Best Moment This Week: Ordering the little bit of stuff we needed for baby!
You can see my 32 week update post with Emmie here, and my 34 weeks update post with Caroline here.