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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Updates

Work
I think I am done working the end of next week. Sooner than expected, but I am sooo looking forward to it. More info about how it got moved a month earlier is on my other blog. *edit* I still will be done in the next 2 weeks, but I have to go to the doctor with my boss and the doctor will confirm that the work is too much for me and ask my boss if there is something else for me to do, she will say no and then I will be put on a pre-maternity leave with 80% of my pay. Sounds good to me!Diapers
I know some think I am crazy, but I would like to try cloth diapers, mainly for the savings (I figure since I am not working, I should try to be very careful with the $) and 2ndly for all the good things I have heard about cloth diapering. I bought 3 'non-folded' on sale for 5 euros, so I figured that was no major investment and then I bought all these 2nd-hand for 50 euros. I was excited. She had 22 other ones (same as the newborn ones I bought: pre-folded, non-waterproof) ranging from size S-XL for 1 euro each. I now wish I would've bought them! I think I should contact her! I just was overwhelmed at the moment trying to decide.I have 5 newborn, 11 AIO (all-in-one) for 4-10 kilo (newbornish-1 year), and 30 absorbent liners.Doopsuiker/Birth Announcements
I have started collecting to make the little gifts and announcements...

26/27 weeks *warning* long post

"Us 3"
I would like to frame some of these photos. We went to the beach in Nederland with the family. 25.5 weeks
Wearing all 'normal' clothes. I love the skirt mom sent!
Everything is still going good. I went to the doctor yesterday and everything was fine. It was a new doctor that neither of us really liked. She did not have much personality and did not explain much. Last time the ultrasound was fascinating, because we could see so many details, this time we were lost. It was mainly FUZZ! Only one time could we clearly see an arm and hand. One thing was a little strange. She said I needed to do another urine test, because sometimes there can be an infection without symptoms. While I was in the bathroom, my hubby asked the woman doing the test if this was normal and she said, 'no' and that maybe the doctor saw something? I will know if the lab calls that something is up.

Only ultrasound photo. Nearly 27 weeks. Baby is looking to the right.The baby's room is almost done. Hubby FINALLY sorted through his stuff in there. We threw away a black garbage back of junk and have 3 full banana boxes for the container park. It is nearly ready for our guests and then the baby (and GRANDMA!).

I did my measurements and was happy with them. I am nearly the same everywhere, except my belly of course. I seem to have quite a stomach, but I think the whole extra 6.5 kilos are deposited there.

I was thinking that I am not really having cravings, but the one thing I LOVE is tuna sandwiches. I have always liked them, but I think I have had one every day for the past 2 weeks. A plus is that it takes a few seconds to make one. Pre-sliced bread, pre-made tuna salad, pre-sliced pickles and hopefully fresh sprouts. Yum! I also have had cornflakes with sliced banana and 2 Splendas nearly every day this week.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Baby Room



We got the furniture on Saturday from my SIL. Monday I washed it and arranged it. With the large cupboard and bed already in the room, I put the changing table in the bathroom and figured it is more logical anyways. It is a full bedroom!

I wanted to do turquoise decorations, since the walls are gray, but I do not have very much space for anything else. I am thinking about finding some wall stickers and sewing a bed set to add some color in the room.


Today I bought hangers at Ikea, so hopefully this weekend I can organize inside the cabinets everything I already have...

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

25 Weeks


Today was such a nice day. I worked 3 hours, then chilled for what seems to be the last hours on my computer (it won't startup), then I decided to walk to my nephew's birthday. It was 3.6 kilometers and I did it under 40 minutes. The sun was shining and it was 24 (75) degrees!

There I received presents from North America. *fun*fun* 2 skirts, 2 tops, my photobook that was sent to my mom, things I ordered and an adorable pacifier & holder.

The scale has recently been good to be and this morning it said I actually have lost a big of weight putting me at gaining 13 pounds so far.

We are 75% of the way there and thankfully still trouble free! I had my first (hopefully only!!!) leg cramp on Saturday, which was quite painful and my leg hurt until yesterday still from it, but besides that I can say pregnancy has been good to be!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Newest Model

I found this outfit on sale yesterday and decided to take it, because I have not bought any boy clothes for specifically our potential son. I have bought a few boy things, but was thinking of them more as gifts. I don't know why, but I think this is ADORABLE! It's kind of simple, but I really like the colors and the hood and SUPER soft.

I just had a horrible thought. What if I think it looks better on the monkey than a baby?!?! :P

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Maxi Cosi Mura

Here is the demo of the stroller we received (ours is purple with yellow).



Think I Can Make My Own?

Instead of paying $20 (on sale, $32 normally), I'm willing to try making my own Taggie! Your cutie feels comforted and stimulated by this unique, eco-friendly blanket. This soothing, ultra-soft organic blankie keeps your lovey warm while also encouraging sensory and tactile activity. The border is decorated with 20 vibrant tags, providing your little one with fun opportunities to develop their fine motor skills. And you'll love knowing that the materials are 100% certified organically grown and are colored with safe dyes.