19 Weeks

And it's off to a beautiful start! Last night Matt and I went to BRU and asked about the bedding we like - Lil Di.no by Lam.bs and I.vy. They called the store in Concord and it turns out they had their floor model display left. We had them hold it. Today I went to pick it up with my mom and sister and it turns out that they had found a brand new set - the last one left. So I didn't have to get the floor model, I was able to get it brand new and at a discounted price. Can't beat that!!! I'm so so so happy to have it because it's our favorite. And that's our first major baby purchase. :-)

After going to BRU my mom, sister, and I went to Conc.ord Mi.lls - a huge mall that has a lot of outlet stores. I bought myself some shoes for $15, a pair of khaki maternity capris for $20, and then discovered the Carter's outlet store. Woot!! They were having a major sale so my mom and I bought a few outfits. When we checked out we discovered the were half what we thought they were going to be on sale. I ended up spending $3 for 2 onesies. I wanted to go back and buy some more stuff, but Melissa was very impatient and so I left. But now I'm kicking myself, wishing I had bought some more clothes and other things. I bought a 9 month and 12 month outfit and my mom bought a newborn onesie. I know that I'll receive clothes at my shower, but I think it's good to buy in advance, especially the bigger sizes. Most of the showers I've been to the mother has received a lot of newborn and 3 mo clothes.

I also found out that the same co-worker of Matt's that is going to give us a swing is also going to give us a glider! He also offered to give us their changing table, but I don't think we'll need that since we're planning on buying a dresser that can double as a changing table. That will save room. At BRU I saw THIS crib that was my second choice...and it has become my first choice. It was beautiful in person and very well made. I'm thinking we'll pay the extra and get that, especially since we're saving on the glider and swing. We're also planning on buying a used stroller. I'm wondering what your opinion on getting a used pack n' play is. That's what we were planning on doing, we weren't even going to register for one. However, the Bab.y Bar.gains book recommends buying it new since there is a danger in used ones just like with cribs. We're planning on using the PnP as a bassinet in our bedroom for the first couple of months when I have to feed more often during the night. I started thinking...it's true my baby will be spending a lot of time in it...maybe I should buy a new one and feel assured he's safe.

Well, Evan is the size of a mango. I have a mango sitting on my counter...that I bought a week and a half ago...it's shriveled and probably rotten (I keep forgetting to toss it since it's sitting in the corner, lol). I hope he doesn't look like that one. ;-) I haven't felt any more movements. I wore my maternity jeans for the first time last week and have been wearing them every time I go out since! They are so comfortable. Technically my regular jeans can still fit with the belly band, but these are much more comfortable. I'm still using the belly band with a pair of my regular khaki pants that are baggier.

Tonight I'm going to Matt's soccer game. He is on a team with his best friend R and R's girlfriend is in town (she's from Louisiana so we don't see her all that much). She's going to watch so I'm going with to hang out with her. They are also coming over for dinner tomorrow night (ahh I have to clean the house!!) and then on Saturday night we're having friends over too. I really don't like hosting dinners and having people over (unless it's just the guys). I hate having to entertain, I'm always uncomfortable and wonder if they are having a good time or enjoying the meal, etc. However, it is worth it to keep in touch with people. I usually make Matt do a lot of the cooking when we have people over for meals. I don't like cooking in front of people. Isn't that weird? It shouldn't make a difference, but I don't like it when people watch how I do things. R's girlfriend will probably bring some food (she always makes amazing Cajun dishes) so that helps too. So anyway, looking forward to that at the same time I'm not looking forward to it. ;-) I promise, I'm going to stop blabbing now! I'm hyper...can you tell?