It's so funny to me sometimes to see what husbands all of a sudden get opinionated on. (Like when you decide to redecorate the guest room and throughout the process they couldn't care less about the choices you make because they just want you happy. But all of a sudden they are very opinionated on the choice for curtains. Seems so random.) Michael had a special fascination with pacifiers, so if you notice we have registered for a lot of pacifiers you now know why. haha. Michael likes them. I'm just glad he was interested in the process.
I think it helped that I prepared quite a bit before I went in. I went one day with Carolyn when she was registering for Lilly and I was TOTALLY overwhelmed with all the STUFF. They have a product for EVERYTHING. It’s crazy. I was thinking “Surely one does not need all this junk. But what of it do you really need??” That feeling really stuck with me. So when we found out we were pregnant, I decided I would go in armed and ready, knowing what kind of items I actually needed, and what items I could skip over. I read a book on baby gear and talked to a few people, and then made myself a shopping list. I reviewed specific products online for a couple days, and then we went in Wednesday for the final “kill”. I didn’t feel overwhelmed. I felt like I knew exactly what I was looking for and didn’t waste time contemplating items I had already determined were unnecessary. Though I don’t expect to know every single item I need ahead of time. I may find something particularly helpful once Caleb arrives and I learn what kind of temperament he has and what he likes, but I just don’t want to waste any money on a bunch of stuff I don’t really need and that just takes up more room than it’s worth.
I’m glad to get that task checked off my list. One reason I wanted to get it done right away was to get a better idea of how much money we need in preparation for Caleb’s arrival. I was able to tally up the total of all my registries and determine how much it would cost us to totally outfit the baby ourselves. So although I’m sure I’ll receive some gifts at my shower from my registries, I now have a “worst case scenario” to plan for. Makes me feel a lot more at ease to be as prepared as possible.
The places I registered are:
Babies R’ Us
Target
www.nurturedfamily.com
www.diaperbagboutique.com
Let me explain a little something about the two web stores. I registered at Nurtured Family, because I plan on doing clothe diapers. Instead of registering at a specific diaper brand web page like fuzzy bunz or bum genius, I was able to register here for several different brands. I’ve heard good things about different brands, and some things I’ve heard and read have said to try a couple different brands to determine which ones you and your baby like best. This just seemed like an easy solution. This store also carries a variety of other baby products, but mostly what I needed was diapers. Then Diaper Bag Boutique is just one “fun item” for me. Haha. So I know you don’t need any sort of fancy or expensive diaper bag, but I was really trying my best to just be practical on other items but I was hoping for a fun diaper bag that doesn’t look juvenile. I am the one carrying the diaper bag, not my baby. Haha. Since I’ve been pregnant I’ve been browsing diaper bags at various stores and online and haven’t liked a single one, until this one. I LOVE it. Look at it and tell me it isn’t totally cute, even if it’s not your personal style. It’s super cute. Haha. Likely Michael and I will simply buy it ourselves, but I just wanted to show the ladies how cute it is. Haha. I’ll probably wait until the last minute to buy it though, just in case we don’t have the money for it. Which, in that case, I’ll THEN go buy the super inexpensive no thrills or frills bag.
Well we’re getting more and more excited about Caleb’s arrival. I think Daphne is particularly anxious. I keep finding her lying in the nursery “waiting”. That’s quite unusual for her. She never used to go in that room, and usually she either lies on the floor in the room we’re in, or in her bed. I’m curious to see how she will be with a baby around. I know she’s great with kids, but I wonder what kind of adjustment this will be for her as well. Maybe she’s in the nursery practicing her guarding skills? Although if that’s the case, someone should tell her that I’m keeping the baby with me at all times for now, until June that is. If she wants to guard him, she should stick with me.
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