Ahhh, nesting.

 

So, my nesting instinct has really kicked in lately. I can't stop running around the apartment organizing, cleaning, straightening, organizing again, sweeping, decorating... and the list goes on. I even found my self cleaning the outside of the trashcan and deep cleaning the inside of the stove... I must be stopped! My thought process the entire time is "She'll be more comfortable coming home to a place that's clean and put together!" Really, Brittney? She won't know where she is or what the house looks like. All she'll care about is eating, sleeping, pooping, eating, sleeping, pooping, etc. And I know that, but I guess that's why they call it nesting. But honestly, I think my "nest" is looking quite nice! We only moved into this apartment a month ago and I just recently started hanging pictures and decorations. It's really starting to look more "homey."

My big task for this weekend is finishing her room! I'll be hanging decorations and you guessed it, more organizing. But once it's finished I'll feel sooo relieved.

 

5 YEARS!!

Taken a couple days after we started dating...

Look how far we've come...
I can't believe it's been 5 years since we met.

5 years since I first shook your hand and looked into your eyes.

5 years since we had our first conversations.

5 years since we had our first kiss.

5 years since you uttered the words "Will you be my girlfriend?"

Now look at us...

We have 2 1/2 years of marriage under our belt.

We are adults. We live completely on our own, in a life we created for ourselves.

Our love has created a little life.

We are bringing a child into this world...

God continues to bless us each and every day.

I thank Him for bringing us together.

I love you sweetie.

(i'll.always.be.with.you)

What's In My Hospital Bag...

For me, I really find it really interesting what other mommies-to-be have packed in their hospital bag. You never know, you might have completely forgotten something really essential! It's ok, just blame the pregnancy brain. Anyway, last week I ventured to Target (my favorite store of all time) and threw everything in my cart I thought I would need for my 2-4 day hospital stay. I wound up spending about $180. I'm pretty happy with my purchases!

Left to right:

-Black Zip-up Hoodie: Something light and slimming I can throw over any shirt!

-Black and white striped pants: Cute, comfortable and also black... (did I mention slimming?)

-2 Packages of Pads, Overnight size: No need to explain what those are for.

-5 pairs of full bottom underware: Again, no explanation needed

-Nursing Pads: I bought the jumbo size. I won't run out for a while...

-2 Nighties/Tank tops: Cute, easy access for breastfeeding and ON SALE!

-Pack of 2 Headbands: You never know when I'll need one to push my hair back amidst labor.

-2 Nursing Tank tops: Also great to have postpartum.

-And socks: You can never have enough socks...

So that's what's in my hospital bag! Of course there are a couple last minute things I'll add when the time comes. Packing it made everything so real. Soon I'll be using all of these things. Holy crap! I can't wait!!

Have we gone overboard?

Our daughter's due date is in 3 weeks and 2 days. Yikes. It will be here before we know it. And hell, she may even arrive a week early! As each day passes I realize that our time as a family of 2 is dwindling and I feel there is still so much we have to do. This past weekend we finally purchased all of the big "essential" items. I put "essential" in quotes because I know some of the things we purchased we could realistically live without. But come on, this is our first baby! When we walked into Babies R Us a month ago, they handed us a scanner and a gigantic list of the "must haves" for the entire first year of a baby's life. It's a bit overwhelming to say the least.

So we registered for pretty much everything that we could ever want for our daughter. We didn't expect to get everything but with everything we scanned, we could come up with a valid reason on why we needed it. If you think about it, babies only need a select few items in their first weeks, even months, of life. Will the baby care how cute their crib bedding is? Will he/she care how many adorable pairs of jeans they have? Will they be offended if their stroller doesn't come with all the bells and whistles as the baby across the street? Obviously, no. But as a parent you want your child to have everything. And everything is so cute! Sorry, but it's true.

So do I think we've gone overboard? No more than any other first time parents. I finally feel satisfied that we can bring our daughter home and have just about everything I think we need. My nesting instinct has really kicked in since I haven't been working. I'm constantly cleaning, organizing, rearranging, etc. This girl has TONS of clothes. We definitely don't have to buy her any clothes for at least the first 8 months of her life. I think she has more clothes than Craig and I combined! But I for see a lot of outfit changes due to puke, poop or pee so it's always good to have lots of choices. This girl will continue to be spoiled through both sets of grandparents, I'm sure. But it's only natural, she will be the first grandchild on both sides! Poor thing will just think the whole world revolves around her! Could you imagine ;)

A few pics:

Only the clothes that are hanging up. She has a dresser filled with all her onesies and pants

This is me. This is me 36 weeks and 6 days pregnant. And I'm happy to say that is NOT a maternity shirt. I feel pretty good that I can still fit into some pre-pregnancy clothes at 9 months pregnant!

Let Me (Re)Introduce Myself...

Hello! Welcome to my blog! I decided to start blogging about this new journey I've embarked on. I write this, currently 36 weeks and 4 days pregnant. Pregnancy in itself, is quite an epic journey. It's had ups and downs (mostly "ups") and is now nearing the end. I mean, really... this baby could come at any time! Anyways, I plan to blog my way through the incredible experience of becoming a mother and all that it entails. The good, bad, and the ugly! I especially want to document these last remaining weeks of my pregnancy which I really wish wouldn't end. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to meet this little girl but once my morning sickness ceased and my belly grew larger I've really enjoyed being pregnant! But alas, all good things must come to and end and my life will go from daydreaming about life with a new baby to actually living it. So, join me in my journey of birthing our daughter to adapting to life as a new stay-at-home mommy! It should be interesting...