I'm so sorry, Helena. That's so hard! Hopefully a new day will bring a better mood for your little one. As for crying, let it out! I hope your DH is home soon to give you a long break

Sierra, any news?

Kellen, did you and DH have a chance to talk?

A much better day today. My son tried harder as did I. And we had a nice day. I won't a lot more time doing hands on things with him and that helped. I think the fact. Am tired and pregnant and can't run about the same with him is tough on him. That and the fact that 4 is a tough age....I find it the hardest yet! Terrible twos were a breeze...

Baby really moving a lot today, perhaps she prefers the happy me. Nd I read my boys lts of stories today, I think she likes my adding voice She is really filling the space, kicking me right low down a wha seems to be just about inside..and right at the top of the bump. Maybe she is going to be tall!

Pointless post but just saying hi x

helena---glad to hear things are going better! I, too, feel that baby is just kicking all over. Feels like his little foot is going to pop right out of my you-know-what sometimes!

Wamommy---no news yet. I haven't been as crampy lately, so that's good. I'm expecting a phone call today, but I'm not holding my breath. I think since it's probably nothing "serious", I haven't been put on the 'priority list'.

On better news, I had my baby shower on Saturday! Got tons of great stuff, and it was really fun! Everyone said I look like I'm all baby and haven't gained a pound---so of course that made me feel really good (especially knowing that I've gained 18 pounds!)

My Mum and sisters bought us a beautiful pack-n-play and highchair, we got out bedroom set for baby, baby monitors, an umbrella stroller, TONS of books, a diaper bag, some sleep sacks, clothes, bathtub, bathtoys, etc. All very nice stuff--I'm super excited! My older sister and her family moved out of our house yesterday, so I think this week I might try to get DH to put up the crib and help me set up some of the new stuff!

What I find amazing, though, is after all of this stuff that we got this weekend, I still feel like we need TONS more. For instance, we still need: a mattress, swaddlers, bottles, pacifiers, a jogging stroller, sheets, socks, white onsies, pjs, diapers, wipes, a changing pad, etc. The list goes on and on. . . We're hoping to hit the after Christmas sales to finish up everything we need for baby.

How is everyone else doing with what they need?

Sounds like a great shower, Sierra! We got a ton of great stuff, too...I think we have pretty much everything we need. In fact, we got lots of duplicates, so I returned a bunch of things to Babies R Us yesterday...our gift cards and store credit now add up to over $600! I'm sure we'll be getting lots of diapers!

We plan to have the babies sleep in the bassinet of a pack n play for the first few months, and we have one that was given to us by my sister in law...but we might pick up a second one so we have one to travel with and one more permanently in place. Haven't decided yet. Where will you all have your babies sleep? Crib, bassinet, co-sleep?

We have a crib for the evenings (upstairs), and I will probably set up a pack-n-play downstairs for his naps since my office will be downstairs---that way I won't have to keep going up and down stairs during "work hours". I haven't decided for sure or not---but if nothing else, then the pack-n-play will be for when we travel (which we travel a lot!). The pack-n-play also has a bassinet and changing table, so I might leave that up downstairs as well for quick diaper changes!

I can't believe how much store credit you have! That's wonderful!!!

Oh, the baby showers sound amazing! I'm so glad you have all of the major stuff covered, and getting the rest of the things on the list shouldn't be too bad, especially considering we have 10-12 weeks to go!

I'm actually having a mini panic attack today about being ready for baby. All we have, literally, is a stack of sleepers (maybe 8?) a few onesies and pants, and a stack of hats. That's it.... Every time I mention getting ready for baby DH says, "we have plenty of time!" Ya, but the stress of having NOTHING DONE is starting to make me want to cry! Also, we don't have an extra room for a nursery, so LO will be sleeping in my room, which is totally fine... but I've been looking at pics of other people's nurseries and it makes me a bit sad! DH doesn't even want to put together a crib! He says we have 2 pack and plays (one small, one larger with the changing table in it) and we'll just use one upstairs and one downstairs. I know it's our third baby, but I feel like he's irritated to have to do ANYTHING to prepare. I already do ALL of the housework and cooking, and now feel like everything "baby" is being dumped in my lap too!!

I'm sorry I'm having one of those days... just feeling overwhelmed. I'll try to turn it around as the day goes on.

Hi all, sounds like a great shower Sierra.
Oh yes it certainly seems like baby needs a lot of stuff.
As I have had two already I have a lot things, but sold a lot too, thinking two babies would be enough... Doh.
I still need to sort through the baby clothes to see what we have and what I gave away...
Otherwise I also need a mattress. Baby will sleep on a full size cot from the start. Maybe on our room for a few days then in her room, right next to us. I will see though, its a rough plan. I find babies are such noisy sleepers! I slept so much better with my second son in the other room. I knew I would hear a cry but I wasn't woken by every snuffle.
Wamommy don't worry, my baby's room is still a play room full of cars and diggers. Am not sure they will find somewhere else to be put before baby is here...
I also need to buy some silver nipple cups - meant to be great at helping heal sore nips when feeding. It was painful for me both times. Google silver nipple angel cup and they should pop up. Expensive but I want to try.

Aww wamommy! That's terrible---I'm in the preparing mode, too---except I feel that DH is at least helping me somewhat. It's our instinct as women and as pregnant women to prepare. . .and it would be a lot easier if your DH could help. I keep telling my DH that we might have time, but what if baby comes early? I realistically want to get everything done by mid-January, just in case. It's always a possibility that baby might come early---and you don't want to be caught unprepared. You shouldn't have to do it by yourself. I know that doesn't help, but know that I agree with you.

helena---I'll definitely look those up! I'm so worried about sore nipples!

Hello Everyone,

DH and I finally had the talk. More like I had the talk with his mother and then he got mad because she agreed that I shouldn't travel. Anyways, he is now reconciled to the fact that we will be staying home for Christmas; he isn't happy, but I think he knew it was coming. I just sprung it on him at a bad time.

This weekend I rearranged the whole house. Well, actually I moved the office into the kitchen and the futon from the living room into the spare bedroom. (Okay, so DH and SIL moved the futon while I stood around and made helpful suggestions). It was a lot of work because I thoroughly cleaned everything with my steamer and vacuum. My parents are staying with us for 10 days so I thought they might like a room to themselves instead of the living room.

I am excited about them coming, but it is somewhat damped by my 6 month review at work. Apparently I am not aggressive enough and they are worried that I don't have the passion to do my job. I need to be more vocal... Okay, I guess that is what I will do. Kind of a bummer since my boss was gone for 16 weeks having a baby. Would have been nice to have someone to give me direction... And apparently I'm a horrible public speaker.

SIL gave me a bunch of baby clothes yesterday. Some I will be keeping others I will be throwing out. She does not believe in buying new clothes so she only shops at thrift stores. Some of the clothes are cute, but others are really stained. I appreciated the gesture. The only gear we have for the baby is a car seat/stroller combo, walker (which I'm tempted to throw out or give away), crib bedding, mobile, soap, some clothes and that is about it. My mom's friends are throwing her a "grandma shower" in either December or January so I'm hoping to get some nice things from that. It is hard when everyone is 3000mi+ away.

http://www.breastangels.co.uk/how-it-works.html this is them.
I also want some silk breast pads (how posh!) as they are less likely to stick to sore cracked nips. Again a bit pricey but hey, I am worth it!.. Them and the cups will be my Christmas present