Feathering the Nest!

We finally have a nursery! My mother in law came last week and bought us a crib, mattress, and high chair for baby. We also got gift cards and checks from the virtual shower that allowed me to order the rest of what I need, including diapers, care supplies for bath and body, co sleeper, breast pump (I went with medela), changing pad and so much I can't even remember. All we need now really is good glider or rocking chair for nursing and some diaper covers and wet bags for trying out cloth diapering.

I also need to find a pediatrician. This I have started to research but really want to finish up soon. I think I may ask the hospital for local recommendations.

We completed our child birth class and start the newborn care portion this month. I really look forward to it. I didn't babysit much in my life and I know nothing really about caring for a newborn. I bought dolls that I practice with. One is a weighted porcelain baby doll that is best for practicing carrying around a baby, slings and trips and trying to balance that with daily activities. He is good and heavy and fragile. The other is a plastic doll that is good for bathing an it's head tilts back so it's also good practice for supporting a baby's neck and might be good for baby CPR although I do want to take a proper class for that too if it's not taught to us. My husband will miss next weeks class but I an hoping he will get enough basics that that doesn't matter too much. I am make him do the homework for both too.

I can't believe how close it's getting now. Only 60 days or 8 weeks till our son is due. He is kicking me right now!

I am savoring my sleep even though it is less common now that I am so huge and my moments of solitude. I am trying to enjoy this calm before the storm.

I have gained 40lbs already so I imagine I will gain around 50 total. More than the 35 suggested but I was not overweight before and my doctor is not concerned so I am not. I do look forward to taking the weight off but I know this will take time and hard work.

I just feel so blessed to be having this baby boy! I wonder what he looks like and what he will be like as a person. It's fourth of July and we are having a big cookout with our neighbors. This be the last holiday I spend without my baby. Life is amazing!