Anyhow, a few random things from me at 22 weeks, 1 day:
> This was from a few weeks back at my 20 week ultrasound. Right at the end, they turned the 3d on and, of course, babygirl had her hands in front of her face. It looks like she's hiding :-)
> Yay for secondhand stores! I hit the jackpot today in maternity clothes. A local consignment store had a small stash of maternity clothes, but magically everything I need right now: a second pair of shorts (broke down and bought a nice pair at the Gap maternity store last week), a pair of jeans, a pair of navy blue khakis and a swimsuit. My sister gave me two garbage bags full of maternity clothes she still had (and had been given) the other week and I've managed to fit into a few things (my sister is probably 4 sizes smaller than me, but some of the stuff she had been given was big on her) including a nice pair of gap khakis and a bunch of t-shirts and tops. I had told myself I could get away with just buying some shorts and summer dresses, but we're headed to New England next week and I think I'll be needed some long trousers still.
> Lavender it is. Going to register for lavender-themed crib skirt, crib sheet, curtains, etc. at Pottery Barn I decided. The "taupe" color I was going for on the walls of the nursery came out pretty light, but that's probably a good thing. I still think it will look nice with the lavender accents.
> First registry (well, besides the online Pottery Barn registry I've created) done! Drove to my MIL's house last Thursday to register at a baby boutique in her city. The shower being held there (1st of 3 it appears) will be all her friends - the Country Club set :-) It was a really cute store and actually had quite a few things (I thought it might just be clothing). I didn't ask the price of anything and just let the salesperson walk me through the store and suggest things I might want to put on registry. I did register for a few things I knew I wanted: an Ergo baby carrier, a diaper bag (super cute....god only knows how expensive), a super cute playmat, a Moby wrap and some clothes and toys just to give an idea of what I like. Next up: Babies 'R Us or Buy Buy Baby....haven't quite decided yet. Need to get registered before the first shower (July 9), second shower (July 23 in my hometown and mostly my aunts and cousins' wives, etc.) and third shower (August 27 in my area which will be mostly my friends from here). Crazy. But, it will be nice to enjoy and share this pregnancy with all of these people.
> Name: well, we're making progress. I have a name in mind and had told Mr.Right this a while ago He wanted to do the "list" thing. My "list" is a list of one. I finally just told him the name I was thinking of and he's considering it. I like some of the names on his list. I only vetoed one. Not quite sure where we go from here. If he decides against my name I'll be willing to pick one of the ones on his list, but mine's a family name (my maternal Grandmother's) and I really want it. Ok, there, I've said it. I really want it. I'm trying not to get myself into a situation where I'll be really disappointed if he doesn't agree. This is all about compromise, right? Oh well, we still have 18 weeks left :-)
Yeah! Thanks for the update, love the u/s picture! I liked buy buy baby better than babies r us cause it's really more baby oriented. As for the name thing.....I got into a HUGE fight with my husband the night before the c-section because I had my heart set on one name and one name only. Not worth it (although I did get my way).
ReplyDeleteGreat update! Have fun browsing all the baby stuff...altough it sounds a little intimidating. I'm sure you and your husband will come up with a perfect name for your little girl in plenty of time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little shy girl! Hiding her face... So cute! Good luck registering - all those showers sound fun! Good luck with the name negotiating. My hubs and I agreed a long time ago that I would get to name the first girl, and he would name the first boy, but we have veto rights. Should be interesting when it actually gets a little closer...
ReplyDeleteI really like the lavender theme - it's beautiful. And I'm so glad you're planning these things. It's strange, you're a few steps ahead of me. But seeing you planning always makes me feel better about planning, too.
ReplyDeleteThe name thing is so interesting - what I'm realizing is that different names have very, very different connotations for different people. My husband might really like A, but if I sat next to an A in the third grade, and he was an obnoxious little twit who spitballed me, then I'm not too likely to concede. Like you, I'm glad there's time for compromise.
That is, indeed, a very cute picture! I am glad everything is going well with your pregnancy. I believe it is better to post about it, otherwise us worryworts might start thinking something is wrong... Though I confess I skipped the lavender paragraph :)
ReplyDeleteI hope Mr. Right realizes that if this one name is so important for you giving in is not such a bad idea.