January Jellybeans 2013!...

[BlossomJ]

I need advice, ladies (as usual)...

I don't know if I have enough or too much clothing for the baby!

How many PJs/sleepwear did you get for the baby??

So far, I have 2 sleeper gowns and 2 fleece like sleep sacks. I also have a few pair of footie sleepers.

I don't remember having to change DD a lot through the night (clothing wise). I usually kept her in those plain white onesies at night time. I don't think you can have too much. I loved the gowns with DD but ended up never using the sleep sacks (just a personal preference though) ... I would say definitely keep a bunch of those plain white onesies for night time just in case of spit up incidences.

Yeah, it totally depends on how much they 'spit up' as you call it If they don't bring up any milk in the night then you won't need many, but I'd normally have to do one change in the night with DS & now and again I'd have to change everything a couple of times.

 

[BlossomJ]

Nikki - Glad you had a good day

Sassy - You just seem so motivated and organised all the time! Wish I was as good as you

 

[Soniamillie01]

Blossom - sorry that you didn't exchange, I remember how annoying it is when they can't seem to talk and you pay for the privilege!

 

[jrowenj]

I need advice, ladies (as usual)...

I don't know if I have enough or too much clothing for the baby!

How many PJs/sleepwear did you get for the baby??

So far, I have 2 sleeper gowns and 2 fleece like sleep sacks. I also have a few pair of footie sleepers.

I don't remember having to change DD a lot through the night (clothing wise). I usually kept her in those plain white onesies at night time. I don't think you can have too much. I loved the gowns with DD but ended up never using the sleep sacks (just a personal preference though) ... I would say definitely keep a bunch of those plain white onesies for night time just in case of spit up incidences.

Yeah, it totally depends on how much they 'spit up' as you call it If they don't bring up any milk in the night then you won't need many, but I'd normally have to do one change in the night with DS & now and again I'd have to change everything a couple of times.

Hmm.... i think the peanut may be too cold in just a onesie. It's winter here... I think I need to stock up on onesies though! I only have 5 plain white ones!!!!!

 

[jrowenj]

I also met with the pediatrician today and I absolutely love that office! They gave us some formula to practice on etc. and how to wash bottles, and they told me i need to get the flu and whooping cough vaccine so it looks like ill be calling the doctor to get that done as well... ohhh gave us some baby books etc to read over too...

I am feeling very accomplished today despite my brain not functioning!

omg... I haven't even begun researching pediatricians!!!!!!!!!! AHHH!!! I am so behind!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you just research one and then call them and ask if you can meet them?? How does that work?!

 

[sassy_mom]

I need advice, ladies (as usual)...

I don't know if I have enough or too much clothing for the baby!

How many PJs/sleepwear did you get for the baby??

So far, I have 2 sleeper gowns and 2 fleece like sleep sacks. I also have a few pair of footie sleepers.

I don't remember having to change DD a lot through the night (clothing wise). I usually kept her in those plain white onesies at night time. I don't think you can have too much. I loved the gowns with DD but ended up never using the sleep sacks (just a personal preference though) ... I would say definitely keep a bunch of those plain white onesies for night time just in case of spit up incidences.

Yeah, it totally depends on how much they 'spit up' as you call it If they don't bring up any milk in the night then you won't need many, but I'd normally have to do one change in the night with DS & now and again I'd have to change everything a couple of times.

Hmm.... i think the peanut may be too cold in just a onesie. It's winter here... I think I need to stock up on onesies though! I only have 5 plain white ones!!!!!

DD was born at the end of September but she would sweat something fierce if I put a lot of clothes on her. She slept in those long sleeve onesies with a blanket to keep her legs warm or if I had the footed sleepers, she slept in those. Definitely stock up on those white ones. You'll find they come in handy for a quick change or to keep under something if perhaps you're doing pictures and want to change him quickly out of something really nice for a feed or something.

 

[sassy_mom]

Blossom sorry to hear the house paper work couldn't be taken care of. I remember how frustrating that was. We had to jump through what seemed like a dozen hoops and it always seemed like no one wanted to move fast enough to my liking. Hopefully they will get things squared away soon and this will all just be a frustrating memory!

As for being organized and motivated ... it comes in spurts really. I'm doing my best to stay on top of things because I do not want to get behind with anything. Some days I feel more scrambled and overwhelmed. I've learned though to take one thing at a time and keep working and things will get accomplished. Today was one of those days where it was half crazed pregnancy hormones pushing me on I think. Nesting has a way of making you get stuff done you didn't even intend to. I'm finally finished but now it is just a matter of taking and putting the bags where they need to be. Thankfully, the biggest bag is trash!!!

 

[sassy_mom]

I forgot to say that I loved the footed sleepers the best. I still do and love that I have quite a few for baby this time. They seem to be breathable yet keep them warm without making them sweat to death. Even when it was freezing cold, DD would still sweat so I loved those.

 

[BlossomJ]

Blossom sorry to hear the house paper work couldn't be taken care of. I remember how frustrating that was. We had to jump through what seemed like a dozen hoops and it always seemed like no one wanted to move fast enough to my liking. Hopefully they will get things squared away soon and this will all just be a frustrating memory!

As for being organized and motivated ... it comes in spurts really. I'm doing my best to stay on top of things because I do not want to get behind with anything. Some days I feel more scrambled and overwhelmed. I've learned though to take one thing at a time and keep working and things will get accomplished. Today was one of those days where it was half crazed pregnancy hormones pushing me on I think. Nesting has a way of making you get stuff done you didn't even intend to. I'm finally finished but now it is just a matter of taking and putting the bags where they need to be. Thankfully, the biggest bag is trash!!!

I love that feeling when you've just had a good sort out & have loads of stuff to send to charity & throw out! & lots more space in cupboards etc as a result

 

[sassy_mom]

Blossom sorry to hear the house paper work couldn't be taken care of. I remember how frustrating that was. We had to jump through what seemed like a dozen hoops and it always seemed like no one wanted to move fast enough to my liking. Hopefully they will get things squared away soon and this will all just be a frustrating memory!

As for being organized and motivated ... it comes in spurts really. I'm doing my best to stay on top of things because I do not want to get behind with anything. Some days I feel more scrambled and overwhelmed. I've learned though to take one thing at a time and keep working and things will get accomplished. Today was one of those days where it was half crazed pregnancy hormones pushing me on I think. Nesting has a way of making you get stuff done you didn't even intend to. I'm finally finished but now it is just a matter of taking and putting the bags where they need to be. Thankfully, the biggest bag is trash!!!

I love that feeling when you've just had a good sort out & have loads of stuff to send to charity & throw out! & lots more space in cupboards etc as a result

I know! That is a great feeling! I have one bag for trash, one bag for charity, and one bag for storage. All our Halloween outfits that I dug out of the closet.

 

[darkstar]

I'm nesting like crazy at the moment too. Since we moved into this house one of our spare bedrooms has become a dumping ground for all sorts of junk and my crafts so I'm sorting through all of that today and organising it all and then next thing I'm eyeing up is dusting all the skirting boards throughout the house.

 

[AJThomas]

Melly my secret Santa gift needs a big envelope too.

Sassy I think it was u that mentioned the moby wrap, I went ahead and bought some material to make my own, I got enough for 3 wraps for about $9usd so waaaaay cheaper than getting a ready-made one!

Blossom sorry about the house but youve still got some time and thats good news about the removal costs. Afm I'm dying to get back into my own home, at the moment my nesting phase is on hold, just hope it's all done before baby decides he's ready.

 

[brieri1]

Sometimes I really dislike the United States, our priorities are really out of whack.

 

[gingermango]

Anyone else having major hot flushes?? They come on all of a sudden and the sweat poors off me, feel like I need to climb in the fridge and cool off lol. And ive spent the day walking funny cos it feels like he's falling out lol

Only five more weeks till my due date though

 

[Kaiecee]

Here in Canada the doc. Only asked me and dh to get the flu shot not the whopping cough I wonder why? My appt. is on the 8th for the vaccination and we can only look for a pediatrician once baby is born not befor which really sucks but I hope it won't b hard to find one

 

[darkstar]

Anyone else having major hot flushes?? They come on all of a sudden and the sweat poors off me, feel like I need to climb in the fridge and cool off lol. And ive spent the day walking funny cos it feels like he's falling out lol

Only five more weeks till my due date though

I was having those last week, felt like menopause must feel.

 

[Lauren021406]

my boobs hurt today...they have not hurt since the 1st tri!!

 

[DittyByrd]

I haven't had this feeling up until now but for some reason I started feeling like I won't make it to my due date. I wonder what brought those thoughts on? I've been telling people I will and then some probably. Maybe it was the pain all day and her rattling around in my pelvis.

Awe lol... Maybe baby will come early, for some reason i feel the same too!

I think it's hopeful thinking! I do it, too! But I have only told my DH as to not embarrass myself when I am overdue!!!

 

[DittyByrd]

Jaime - I didn't personally visit the pediatrician. I picked out one associated with the children's hospital in our area. They always accept newborn patients. I called and they didn't even take information. Just told me to call right after the baby was born to schedule an appointment.

Some people interview the pediatrician but honestly, for me that's a waste of time. As a vet, I'd find that rather off putting if someone did that to me. I'd rather see them in action and if we don't mesh, find another even if it's someone else in the same practice. Everyone is different.

 

[duckytwins]

When we were looking for a pedi when the boys were born, I think we asked either the hospital or my obgyn for recommendations. Then we went to interview the one we ended up with and absolutely LOVED him! We got him just as he was moving into the area, so had no trouble getting in. He's kept his practice small, which is nice. He doesn't take too many new patients, but he'll take the baby since we have him already.