Friday, April 18, 2008

Only 96 DAYS!

So I just looked at my counter and couldn't believe it, only 96 days left until we get to meet our little girl! No longer in the triple digits! It just made me realize I still have so much to do and well the time is just dwindling away. I thought this time around I won't really have to do anything because we still had a lot of things from when Daniel was a baby, boy was I wrong, well come to find out we need a new car seat, I didn't realize after you have been in an accident with the car seat your suppose to get a new one, and considering our accident wasn't just a fender bender but we totalled the car, I thought I probably should listen to that advice. And then considering the fact that Daniel isn't walking I still need to find a double stroller, I have looked and looked and I haven't had any luck in finding the right one for us and our situation, because its got to be small enough to fit in our trunk, accomadate a toddler and a newborn, and then we are willing to spend a little money, but it seems the ones that I do like are like $400 and I just can't justify that. But hopefully we'll get lucky, and thank goodness we still have some time. Then I got looking at some of other baby gear and realized it was pretty worn out(spit up stains,torn in places), and considering some of these things were given to us, I should probably invest in some new stuff, I guess I really don't need to, but this is my way of getting some things out there that I have been eying. The only thing I haven't decided on is whether or not to get a swing, we didn't have one with Daniel, but it would have been nice to have, but there are so many out there, and I just can't decide, so if any of you have a favorite or can suggest one, please let me know, and if there is one you just don't like and want to warn me about, please let me know! But I guess the major thing is just making sure I have enough of the newborn essentials, like burp cloths, layette, bottles(unless I get lucky this time and am able to nurse), and you know all those little things required for a newborn. I just want to be a little more prepared this time, because it seemed with Daniel we were constantly having to make trips to the store once he came, because we didn't have this and we didn't have that, and I forgot to get this. But hopefully, I'll remember those things and have them handy and ready for when she comes. But anyways, enough of my rambling, but if any of you have any advice on any baby products please let me know, I was absolutely clueless with Daniel and honestly I still think I am, because products have changed so much.

4 comments:

Brooke Woodall said...

Heather... so I don't know if you've looked on KSL or Craigslist.com but sometimes they have good deals on baby stuff. My mom got a playpen for like $10 on there and it's practically brand new. My niece loves it. Obviously you have to be careful about buying used but you might be able to find a cute swing or something. Good luck! (BTW- isn't looking for baby girl stuff so much fun?! I'm having a blast!)

The Van Leeuwen Family said...

We didn't have a swing with Britton but are certainly getting one this time around - it'll be nice to have somewhere to put the little one when I need to deal with my toddler. Our friends have really loved the travel size aquarium/ocean wonders swing. They love that it's small enough that they can take with them & doesn't take up much space in their house either. But some of the newer ones like the cradle swings look like they're really nice too. Our friends just got a Graco Duo Glider stroller from Babies R Us a few weeks ago & they LOVE it & it was under $300. I don't know if it works with Chicco carseats though. Let me know when you find a stroller - I've got to find one too!

Doug & Darci said...

I borrowed the Aquarium Travel Swing from my sister and Ladd loved it and I loved how easy it was to bring from room to room. We also had the aquarium bouncer which I found even more useful. You can adjust it so they are almost laying flat and I would gently bounce it until he would fall asleep. He didn't like laying flat so he basically slept in it for the first 4 months. I loved that thing!! Not to mention we got it used - everything is machine washable and wears really well. Good luck finding a double stroller. I don't have a clue. -Darci

Kellie said...

My babies both loved their swing. We just have the aquaruim take along swing. You can usually find them for cheap on ksl or craigslist. Also I love our sit n stand stroller it is great and would fit into the back of our trunk!