so photo'ing the aqua & yellow wonky baby stars didn't happen yesterday...
...but i DID get to it today.
problem was i didn't get around to it till like after 5pm, and the color in the pics is not-so-nice.
& so i'm not sharing those.
hehe.
i'll try again tomorrow ;o)
AND......
so, right at 36 WEEKS (tomorrow!)... i'm trying to get a handle on everything I still need to figure out / order / clean / organize pre-baby...
*** i made a dent in evan's baby book over the weekend.
>>> which i kind of find hilarious. (nice to finally fill it out / finish it up when he' almost 3, and #2 is on the way...)
*** i'm forcing myself to organize & print all of ev's pics for his 3rd year to date - i use a month by month organization schematic - works best for me...
*** i FINALLY located my vera duffel so now i can BEGIN packing for the hospital. just.in.case. ;)
*** i'm dealing with the nasty carpel tunnel (sp?) pain that has set in to my hands bc of the crazy amount of swelling my body is doing this time around >>> and praying that it leaves VERY quickly post-baby >>> and also praying that the wrist splints that i picked up this afternoon actually help out with the whole concept of sleeping tonite...
*** i'm still LOOKING for a cd player / nature sound-esque noise machine for the nursery. evan refuses to part with his... any suggestions would be AWESOME.
*** i'm wondering if we want to give G-diapers a test drive after the initial newborn phase wears off... such mixed reviews online....
*** i'm annoyed with myself that i didnt buy the vintage baby scale that i saw on etsy a few months ago (that was virtually rust-free AND an amazing price), and now can't find one i like on either ebay or etsy... :(
*** and i'm trying to enjoy these last few weeks with 'just ev' - as crazy uncomfortable as i've become... he's still getting cuter by the day (telling me to "put the cap on momma!" here) ;)
:)
It's good to hear you are also behind on your son's scrapbook. I'm frantically trying to get caught up with my son's, who will turn one at the end of the month, before Baby #4 gets here in September. Also, I empathize with you on the carpal tunnel pain. I was up half of the night during my last month with my son, and my brace was of little help. I'm so afraid it's going to happen again this pregnancy!
Posted by: Steph Connor | May 11, 2010 at 10:06 PM
We did that too... enjoyed those last few days just before baby #1, then #2, and finally #3! It is so wonderful to welcome another little soul into the family- pure bliss!
Posted by: Traveling Mama | May 11, 2010 at 10:07 PM
The doctor prescribed these splints for my husband's carpal tunnel and they really work. (I stole it for a few nights)
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/184-3103929-6273624?asin=B000RDNLAQ&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=|B000RDNLAQ&CPNG=health%20beauty&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
Posted by: Susanne | May 11, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Hey Susan - You are so nesting! I love it and miss that phase of pregnancy. I used the "Sleep Sheep" for my daughter as a white noise maker to sooth her to sleep. She loved it! (Wish you were closer. I'd give you ours.) It velcros onto the crib and has a few different noises. It also comes in a travel size which is great to strap on to the car seat. :)
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/sleep-sheep/?pkey=gthmcipbab
Good luck with the rest of organizing. :)
Posted by: Colleen S | May 12, 2010 at 02:14 AM
Loved reading your post. I'm 37 weeks tomorrow & can absolutely relate to where you are right now. For me, the discomfort is my sciatica.
Can't wait to see the new quilt!
Good luck packing your bag. My husband is begging me to pack mine :) I think I'm in denial that the baby could come early!
Posted by: Monica McNeill | May 12, 2010 at 03:14 AM
PRICELESS pic, Sus! Can't wait to see what this baby is! Um, bet it's not even close to what you are feeling!!!
Posted by: DarcyHolsopple | May 12, 2010 at 07:35 AM
Sounds like you're very ready for baby #2 to arrive!!! That photo of Evan is so stinkin' cute, Susan!!!!!
Posted by: Sue Thomas | May 12, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Have you ever tried the Fisher Price aquarium for soothing noises? My daughter Gracie loves it. Her favourite is the waves crashing... She's at the age now, where she can turn it on by herself, so she wakes up, presses the button and lays back down to go to sleep. Amazing!
Posted by: Kelly | May 12, 2010 at 12:21 PM
I had crazy swelling and carpal tunnel with baby #1. Both of which went away while I was still in the hospital. I remember saying, "wow, I have ankle bones again" the day after I had Jack. Luckily, I haven't had either this time around. Hang in there!
Posted by: Heather | May 12, 2010 at 01:02 PM
yep! we have the aquarium... it is fabulous, i agree. really looking more for something that doesnt run off batteries, and can drown out other household noises...
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | May 12, 2010 at 01:05 PM
We used g-diapers and were not thrilled. The concept is great and I may try using the covers that I already have with their "new" cloth inserts with baby #2, but I don't recommend them with the flushable inserts (which aren't truly flushable according to US standards). The problem is that once they get a little bit wet, they shrink up and then they leak. I found that since I seemed to be washing them all of the time anyway, I might as well switch to cloth diapers (which I love). Not to discourage you, but that was the experience that I had using them.
Posted by: Erin R. | May 12, 2010 at 01:42 PM
Brookestone makes a sound machine just for babies. I have the adult version and LOVE it. It has lots of cool sounds like heartbeat, ocean, white noise ect. I am tempted to get one for my daughter.
Posted by: Kaye | May 12, 2010 at 02:21 PM
I picked up a white noise machine at Bed Bath and Beyond for less than 20 bucks a few months ago. It is *not* the one for babies, which was twice the price. The one I got plugs in, plays 5 or 6 different noise options including rain, waves, and mama's heartbeat, and it has a 15,30,60 minute timer. It has worked great for us!
We tried G diapers and didn't like them. There is another option called Flip by bum genius that's the same concept but seems to work a lot better. You might also want to look into Grobaby.
Posted by: Steph H | May 12, 2010 at 03:25 PM
I scraplifted another one of your layouts... I am so addicted. :) It's "Your First Year". My page is a pink girly page as I have a little girl. Thanks for the inspiration.
http://colleensheehy.typepad.com/fabulous-scrappin/2010/05/oops-i-did-it-again.html
Posted by: Colleen S | May 12, 2010 at 04:57 PM
I just found the cutest vintage baby scale for about 20 dollars at a little antique store here in Bradenton. There are some great antique stores in st. Augustine, you should look around and see what you can find. I will share my pics when we take them in about a week and a half. Can't believe little Drew will be here in 4 days!
Posted by: Theresa | May 12, 2010 at 07:15 PM
http://www.sleepwellbaby.com/Homedics-SoundSpa-Sound-Machine-p/cn-sts-03.htm
here is a sound machine... I use one in Cait's room every time she sleeps. it is not a baby machine... it is just a natural sounds sound machine. Thankfully Drew will be sharing a room and I don't have to take the sound machine away from Cait.
Posted by: Theresa | May 12, 2010 at 07:20 PM
I had CP when pregnant. It went away within a week of my daughter's delivery. Yea!
I found white noise machines at Target -- over by the Pharmacy!
Posted by: Susan | May 13, 2010 at 03:43 PM
Here's a link on a site that i happened to read today - she's having a baby too and point #8 in the post is about an ipod dock that can change color, play music, and play white noise that they purchased from itunes...
http://www.younghouselove.com/2010/05/on-your-mark-get-set\
Posted by: Jen L | May 13, 2010 at 11:28 PM
At the photo workshop I just attended the expert newborn photog used her ipod to play white noise during the shoot..prehaps the docking station would work good?? And you can play music too!
I have a vintage baby scale- I will send you pics!
Posted by: Ann Marie | May 17, 2010 at 06:51 PM