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Im a bit nervous. We are already having to use the new baby as a reason we can't do certain things. Like, don't lay on mommy, there is a baby in there, or Daddy has to give you a bath because moms back hurts.

She is really excited though but has no concept of whats really coming. She is trying to figure out how big the baby will be when it comes out. Not sure how to give her an idea.

@kodybear: I want to get DD a little baby carrier (Beco) so she can baby wear too!

I'm worried about kidlet being rough with the new baby just because he doesn't know any better. I expect a lot of tantrums at first and lots of repeating that we have to use gentle hands /doucement with #2. It'll be.....interesting?!

@swurlygurl: OMG! When you put it like 13 weeks left, it makes me feel sooo nervous! How old is she? It's crazy how fast they change. DS is 19 months and he's changing so much lately. He has recently starting running fast! He can get away from me so quickly now. Maybe I'm going to need a leash for him when this baby comes! haha

I went to this farm with DS and another mom friend and her daughter this week. It was exhausting just keeping up with DS the whole time and my friend was like "now can you imagine doing this with two kids?" I probably looked like a deer in headlights. lol

@kodybear: We have just started discussing this!

I think my sister should be around and we could call her in the middle of the night and then she could stay at the house overnight if DH couldn't leave for some reason.

I'm more worried about if we go into labor during the day and having to coordinate with someone else to meet up to get a car seat installed in their car for LO#1.

@swurlygurl: that is the exact scenario i am hoping for as well!! and i totally understand about the IL's. i feel the exact same way. my IL's are my last resort choice just bc mil annoys the crap out of me. she has two sons, no daughters and so i think she tries to make it up by treating my daughter like shes hers!! ugh anyway, i could rant for hours but i soooo hope i go into labor during the day, so LO will be at daycare, then I will also want DH to be home with LO at nighttime. This scenario would work out perfectly if my labor happens exactly like it did last time.... but what are the chances of that my parents are nearby too so i'm just hoping they will answer the phone if i need them! i don't want to call mil!

@T.H.O.U.: she has a big sister t shirt that I'll probably ask my mom or IL to dress her in. No special outfit.

@swurlygurl: That is SUCH a cute shirt! Is it totally crazy that I'm even considering buying it for my DD (who is currently 7 months!!) for her to wear sometime late next year when I get pregnant again?? Crazy lady alert!

Just stalking- carry on August mamas

@swurlygurl: where is it from?

I feel like I have so much more to get ready for DD. Here is my list:

1) Schedule her birthday party (friend to come over, order cupcakes, etc). Probably the 9th of August. Wrap her birthday presents

2) Order a big sister shirt/outfit

3) Finalize arrangements for her care when we are gone. Type up instruction sheets and phone number lists for family and friends that are helping.

4) Big sister gift for her from the baby? Take her to pick out a gift for the baby?

5) Set up a bucket or bin of activities she can pull out when I'm nursing. I have a few things set aside like a coloring poster, fancy stickers, new books, lacing cards, etc. Just need to pull it all together.

Lastly, how in the world are you guys cleaning/nesting with a toddler in the house. My house is NEVER clean and I can't keep it picked up (WOHM). I am starting to panic my house will be a mess and someone will have to come stay there and be mortified! I can either stay on top of toys, or housework, or laundry but can't seem to keep all three up at all times!!

@locavore_mama: My DH is great too, but I just told him last night, we have got to start working on projects and cleaning on weeknights too. Last night we got our big living room rug vacuumed and deodorized so that was a help. We just don't have enough weekends anymore to try to get it all done on the weekends! And then he tells me he's golfing on Sunday!

@swurlygurl: My DD is turning 3 next month so she gets that a baby is coming out. But I don't think she fully grasps that the baby is going to require a lot of attention and her routine is going to change.

@T.H.O.U.: I have an iPad list I made for DH (to encourage him to help me with my nesting to-do's). He works long hours so usually we work on the bigger projects on the weekend. I've come to accept that our house won't be spotless when bringing home baby like with DD. I also am fearful I'll go into labor and our house will be trashed for my in-laws to come over and watch DD. Sigh!!!

@swurlygurl: DD is about to turn 18-months and I'm pretty sure she has no clue what's really going on. We talk about the baby in my tummy and she kisses baby a lot, but I'm doubting she really understands. I make a point to bring her in his nursery daily and talk to her about baby brother's room. She also puts her dolls in the swing and it's so cute! I have a feeling "gentle" will be my most overused word in about a month!

I wrapped a book to give DD at the hospital when she comes to visit (she loves books but I'm guessing the wrapping paper will thrill her more) and have two more books for her to open at home while I'm in the hospital. I also want to get her a stuffed animal, but she has so many already! I took her to the store to pick something out for her brother (pretty sure she picked it out for herself) and she choose a Winnie the Pooh toy.