♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[cuddlebugluv]

Lovely names everyone, some really unique that I haven't heard of, love it!
Van's or SUV's are really handy and a really good investment I think.

Mwel&Giggle: the sashes are adorable, I think doing one with a boy scheme would be just as cute I'd consider it, but the hubs and I are going to keep the gender a secret to everyone else once we found out.

A good friend of mine suggested it after her shower, she has a cute little girl and only got frilly dresses vs things she needed. I figure it'd be fun for everyone to find out later anyway, but I know for sure I'm not waiting lol! Gosh, only less than 4 week's I'll get to find out which team I'm on

on a random note ( sorry, I'm pretty chatty since I've not had much interaction this week with adults) I finally ordered what my hubs calls " the preggo barrier" pillow, my sides have been so sore that I think it's time to invest in one.

 

[Emsabub]

Wriggley Parker is cute! It’s usually the way if you don’t have a name for one or the other gender and that’s what you end up with in the end. There’s just too many names to look through 😩

Giggle that must be lovely to do your own, my partner is a photographer but I lack inspiration. If you find any of the old photos you should show us!

Cuddle are you good at keeping it a secret? I don’t know how you restrain yourself from slipping it out, that’s some willpower to me
Those four weeks will fly by though, it’s only two & a half til I find out.. I’m still convinced for team
Is that pillow like the big cuddle sort of thing?

Also has ever tried or heard of the UpSpring breastfeeding pillow? My boobs are so, ahem, droopy for my age & I’m really worried I won’t be able to breastfeed This thing apparently pushes up the boob but not sure if I want to spend £20 to find out it’s a gimmick 😔

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Parker can be a girl's name too, like actress Parker Posey.

I couldn't resist yesterday, and bought maybe-Margo's first cat pajamas. I just love the little feet.

I so need to get the room ready before I start buying stuff though.

What do you experienced moms think of this newborn baby checklist?

https://www.thebump.com/a/checklist-baby-essentials

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Cuddle are you good at keeping it a secret? I don’t know how you restrain yourself from slipping it out, that’s some willpower to me
Those four weeks will fly by though, it’s only two & a half til I find out.. I’m still convinced for team
Is that pillow like the big cuddle sort of thing?

Also has ever tried or heard of the UpSpring breastfeeding pillow? My boobs are so, ahem, droopy for my age & I’m really worried I won’t be able to breastfeed This thing apparently pushes up the boob but not sure if I want to spend £20 to find out it’s a gimmick ��

It's going to be one heck of a challenge lol! But I know I can tell my friend who is helping me host the Halloween shower party and my hubby. So long as I can tell at least them I can keep it mum lol. The challenge is more people pushing and prodding, but I figure the more they prod the more I'll be stubborn and keep mum lol

when are you finding out if you are on team ? I keep losing track of dates lol. I used to feel so strongly I was on team but recently those feelings have gone up in the air, gosh I cannot wait!

yup! the pillow is to help support the growing belly, legs and neck. I used to have one years ago but the hubby " maliciously" threw it out because he got jealous lol! he used to be a cuddler, now he knows how hot a preggo body temp can get and has no more jealously over pillows lol!
I just looked up the upspring pillow you were talking about, off hand it looks very gimmicky but I think your MW/Doc might have a better idea or maybe they can point you in the direction of a lactation consultant who would know the ins and outs of working trends vs gimmicks

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Parker can be a girl's name too, like actress Parker Posey.

I couldn't resist yesterday, and bought maybe-Margo's first cat pajamas. I just love the little feet.

I so need to get the room ready before I start buying stuff though.

What do you experienced moms think of this newborn baby checklist?

https://www.thebump.com/a/checklist-baby-essentials

Those footies are so cute!!

 

[Emsabub]

Missmarple that’s adorable 😍😍

Cuddles I think it will be! At least telling at one person will help a little bit. Excitement just becomes too much really so I applaud you.
I find out August 20th! We could’ve had an early scan but I feel like that takes away part of the magic of the 20 week one so we decided not to. We might do a 4D one though later on like I did with my first.
I could see mine getting jealous too but he’ll soon realise it’s too much, he hates the heatwave we’re in at the moment anyway, so do I I think I will ask the Mw though, I just need something to pull them up really I’m only 25 and I’ve never had straight forward boobs, they grew almost overnight & had no time to support themselves I pumped with Ava for a couple of weeks, I’d rather do it properly this time but even if I have to pump at least it’s still breastmilk.

 

[NovaStar]

MissMarple- good checklist! Here are some of my experiences. You can never have too many onesies for the first year. The first 10 months is going to consist of a lot of spit up, drool, and blow outs. Some days I went through 4 onesies. Get a TON of spit up cloths, I actually used washable diaper inserts. Weird? Maybe, but cheap and super easy to pack and super absorbable. You won’t care about how cute they are when your baby spits up all over you. Also, cloth bibs to catch the drool before it gets all over the onesie or cute outfit. Godsend.

We never used a changing table. Ever. We used our bed, the floor, the couch...we just put down a puppy pee pad under baby in case of leakage. Easy peasy and disposable and cheap.

We didn’t use a crib until 8 months, ours slept in her bassinet until then. She also rejected pacifiers at first until we found the brand she liked at about 2 months old. So just try different kinds if baby doesn’t immediately like the one you have. Also, a lot of mamas say you don’t need a little bath tub but we LOVED ours. Easier than the sink, IMO. But everyone is different. Oh, and get lots of extra towels. Once you use the crib put towels under the sheet in case of blowouts.

The one thing I couldn’t live without was the Angel monitor. You put it under the bassinet mattress and it can detect if your baby stops breathing at night and will alert you. It was the only way I could sleep at night!

 

[Kiwiberry]

Just one comment since I have to make it quick, I've used a changing table with both girls in fact I used the same one. it makes changing diapers a lot easier, I'm a bit paranoid and scared of germs / poopy getting on the bed or the carpet. You can find really cheap changing tables on clearance. The one I have is just a mix of plastic and wood. I bought it at Buy Buy Baby. It also helped me to keep all the diapers and wipes in one spot since it had a shelf underneath the changing part. I also liked that I could stand up and change diapers. It didn't seem to be as big of a deal when they are newborns but once they start eating food it can be a big help for poopy explosions.

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Ems: I think so too, that and maybe it's easier for me since this is my 3rd and I've already had a boy and a girl

Missmarple- I didn't use the changing table my first pregnancy, but I loved the changing mat/pad! We took that anywhere we could and loved that it can have covers that make cleaning easier. My second and this pregnancy we have a crib that has a changing table standard so we may use it since it is there.

Nova- awesome advice! I already forgot about the blow outs and spit ups, most certainly great must haves.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Thanks so much for the input ladies!

Ironically, a changing table is the one thing I already have as my aunt gave me her old one a few years ago. It's basically a chest of drawers with a folding top. I just need to buy the mattress top thingie for it.

Does everybody start baby in a bassinette for months before the crib too?
My house isn't really that big so it's not like the baby's room is far away.

 

[Emsabub]

Nova I completely agree with the extra clothes and all, though I’m a bugger for not keeping up with my washing so I need a bit of a kick up the bum I think.

Kiwi hope you’re doing okay ☺️

Cuddle that’s a good point, it’s still exciting though! Keep them guessing, is she isn’t she

Missmarple I used the Moses basket for 6 months until my first outgrew it. It was nice being close to her but then again I lived with my mum & dad at the time so there wasn’t anywhere else for her to sleep.
I managed to get a free changing table. I think it was more for extra storage & it was free. I didn’t have one with Ava so we’ll see if it ends up being useful or not!

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Thanks so much for the input ladies!

Ironically, a changing table is the one thing I already have as my aunt gave me her old one a few years ago. It's basically a chest of drawers with a folding top. I just need to buy the mattress top thingie for it.

Does everybody start baby in a bassinette for months before the crib too?
My house isn't really that big so it's not like the baby's room is far away.

For us it was easier to have the baby in our room for the first few months to make night time changing and feeding easier on us. I'm also a worry wart so I want them as close to me as safely possible, so I think a bassinet is a great start. If it will make it easier for you and set your mind at ease then yes, I totally think it's a wonderful idea

Ems- It totally is! Definitely looking forward to it and hearing about if your hunch on LO being team pink is spot on

 

[FuzzyLlama7]

Had our gender scan today (16+3 weeks) and baby is a BOY!!💙
Something about his face/profile just looks so cute!! We got a sneak in 4D too

 

[mwel8819]

I want to come back and read this when I have more time to answer tonight. I will say we didn't buy a changing table. We used her dresser and just put a pad on top of it and changed her that way.

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Had our gender scan today (16+3 weeks) and baby is a BOY!!💙
Something about his face/profile just looks so cute!! We got a sneak in 4D too

Congrats on your little man and being on team He does look like a little cutie

 

[NovaStar]

Congrats on being team blue, Fuzzyllama! That’s awesome. And he does look super adorable.

I think it’s so funny that everyone finds different things useful. I have a friend who loves the changing table, too, but she has three other little ones running around so I can see how changing on the floor isn’t always an option. I always felt weird changing my baby on a table, sideways. I liked the front way better and I could do that on a bed or floor much easier. Plus, potty pads underneath always kept things clean. But my daughter wants a big blowout baby. She didn’t have many messes. Just a lot of spit up thanks to reflux the first few months.

 

[NovaStar]

Here is baby girl. Since we are sharing photos! Thought I’d try and figure it out...loving all of these! I have to say, at my 12 weeks scan her head was flatter in the front which made me think she was a boy. My, how things can change in a few weeks!

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Here is baby girl. Since we are sharing photos! Thought I’d try and figure it out...loving all of these! I have to say, at my 12 weeks scan her head was flatter in the front which made me think she was a boy. My, how things can change in a few weeks!

she is so cute! Oh I'm so tempted to share my 13 week scan but I feel that it'd probably defeat the purpose of the 20 week one that's coming up.

The one thing keeping me busy from my impatience is planning the sprinkle shower, which has turned into a Halloween costume party, I've got a cheeky/fun idea for the cake that is going to surprise everyone instead of using the color of the sex for the frosting or cake, it's going to be all white and flavored based on the sex! I mean what's a Halloween party without a trick, so it'd be a trick in a treat

 

[Kiwiberry]

Thanks so much for the input ladies!

Ironically, a changing table is the one thing I already have as my aunt gave me her old one a few years ago. It's basically a chest of drawers with a folding top. I just need to buy the mattress top thingie for it.

Does everybody start baby in a bassinette for months before the crib too?
My house isn't really that big so it's not like the baby's room is far away.

I never used the bassinet I used something similar called a rock and play. They both loved it. I had to keep them at an incline, they had reflux pretty bad from being born premature.

Nova, I'm one of the people that likes to change sideways lol. I feel weird changing from the front. I have the same issue as your friend, my oldest likes to come and watch me change her sister and she can't seem to stay away from the poopy diapers . I'm always paranoid she's going to touch them, she's curious and loves to ask questions. Like why does sissy have to wear a diaper lol.

Oh I also want to recommend this high chair to anyone on a budget. it's been a lifesaver and it turns into a table & chair for when they're older.

https://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-Conv...d=1533253405&sr=8-5&ref=mp_s_a_1_5&th=1&psc=1

 

[Kiwiberry]

I edited my post to add a recommendation at the end for anyone that already read what I wrote.