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@fuzzypeaches: I bought his curtains (seriously, why are cute blackout curtains so expensive?!?), some cute wall hooks (they look like paper clips), 2 changing pad covers (the only thing of DS1's I'm not reusing, since they didn't go with DS2's colors), some of the canvas hanging things for the closet with matching drawers, a canvas shoe organizer for DS1 (that kid has so many shoes), and one of the Nod chairs for his 1st birthday gift (I know that seems ridiculous, but I wanted the same one that DS1 has, I'm afraid they're going to discontinue it, and since it was 15% off I couldn't resist). But GEEZ, everything adds up!!!

@QBbride: They're my favorite! They're the kids line of crate and barrel and CB2. Their stuff is brighter and more modern than PBK IMO.

@Reese: I have Prime and I love the free shipping. I do a lot of my gift shopping for bdays and Christmas on there. We have in-laws that live out of state so I have things gift wrapped and shipped directly to them. Plus I buy a lot of items for us on there. So it adds up quickly. Also, on the diaper bag/backpack not sure. I have the skiphop diaper bag and love it from when I had LO#1. In fact we still use it. It stays packed with a change of clothes, diapers, wipes and snacks. We grab it on the run when we don't know how long we will be out and about. I bought a wallet to fit in one of the pockets so that I could nix the purse. That helped more than anything. It also has enough pockets for my sunglasses and cell phone.

@Reese: I LOVE the backpack in your photo! I think I'm moving on to a backpack because I'm finding it hard to deal with the single strap bag and wrangling of kiddo. And yes to Amazon prime. It was a godsend after we had the baby to order things as we needed them and to have them arrive lickety-split. Also, the subscription service has been fantastic with diapers arriving on our doorstep like magic. One less errand to run!

@Tidybee: Oh my goodness, I would want a drink so bad if I had been in your shoes! I've been dreaming about cold glasses of wine, gin and tonics, and specific summer brews...

@fuzzypeaches: @QBbride: I posted pictures of my two white Jenny Lind cribs over on the July nursery thread if you're interested in seeing them.

@QBbride: I don't have any experience with what you're going through, but yes, bleeding isn't comforting. I guess it's nice to have that heads up, but it's still a bit stressful I'm sure to think about that... hugs!

@fuzzypeaches: We have the carseat ready to install, but we're waiting until mid June so we can continue to sit in the backseat with our son. I'll miss sitting back there with him!

Made lots of progress on house stuff this weekend. I really need to spend some time with baby clothes - organizing, cleaning, etc. But overall, once I get my hospital bag all ready, I feel like we can have this baby After we reinstall the infant carseat in the car. Last thing I really need to nail down is figuring out the family help. I know that my family wants to be here for us, but I'd really like to figure out what WE want and how they can be the most help. Even if that means not being here right away. Hardest part is trying to figure out how to plan for who can be with our son if we end up being in the hospital longer than planned. I know my neighbors have offered, but I think my son would be a lot more comfortable with grandma.

@turkeylurkey: I got a Drs not from my family Dr and they cover up to X amount of $$ so it's up to me to pick what I want.

@Candy_nee: Thanks! I just called BlueCross and they gave me a list of companies to call to order it. One of them had a very user friendly site so I went ahead and ordered it. They say on their site that they will send over to OB for approval. They also say that if you have a 30 day window like what you mentioned above, that you can go ahead and start the process and they will get approvals done with OB and wait on that 30 day mark. So you might look into that to get it done with. I choose the Medal because I borrowed one from my SIL the first baby and I bought all the bottles and attachments then.

I have a shower coming up this weekend and then I feel like I will have a better idea of what we still need to pick up. I am anxious to start washing baby clothes and pack bags for the hospital. The car seat is sitting in the nursery but we will be installing it in a few weeks and having it checked since this is our first Lo.

@Mrs. Pickles: ohh which Tula did you get? I'm Tula obsessed... I have 3!

@Mrs. Pickles: Yay! Which one did you get? I would love a WC, but can't afford one off the swap and have had 0 luck scoring.

@Tidybee: The group is secret now at the request of a couple people. I'll add you now!

@Bluemasonjar: I bought some things to get my hospital bag ready today! Granny panties and nipple pads (is that what they are called?) in the words of Fergie - G L A M O R O U S

@Reese: I bought some "breast shields" or whatever you want to call them too! I was so curious when I got them in the mail, I had to open one up and see what it looked like. It's totally a maxi pad for your boob! lol

@Reese: no idea what the correct term is, lol! I think I got a 100 pack too...I don't know what to expect!

@Reese: Omg!! I hadn't even thought of that...

@Mrs. Pickles: helpful! Thanks!

@Reese: I leaked PLENTY overnight -- DD was a good sleeper. As long as I had a shirt on and stripped the sheets if it really got soaked, I had no problem with smells. I would wake up from the pain of engorgement and the wetness before it could do too much damage to the mattress.@TheSwissWifeStyle: hah 100 should be plenty! I still have half a box of 100 that I'm just going to use for this kid.

@TheSwissWifeStyle: @Reese: so two different things. Nipple shields there is two different types. One type is plastic and looks like a baby bottle nipple. I used these to help baby latch. Used them for about 2 months until he and I became pros. The second type is also plastic but it is round with holes. You wear it in between feedings and it keeps your bra off your nipple and helps with air flow. Use these only if you're having cracks and drying. The pad like nipple things you're talking about are for absorbing while leaking. I bought both diposable and cloth. I thought the cloth were more comfortable to wear. I found that while nursing on one side I would leak on the other side. So having the disposable ones while nursing were nice so I could throw away after I was done. Then I'd wear the cloth in between feedings for a just in case leakage.
I had a mattress cover or think blanket like you see at the hospital. I found this helpful for the first week or so to capture leakage from down south. You can get them at Walgreens.

@turkeylurkey: mine are definitely stronger but I had an anterior placenta the first time and a posterior placenta this time, so that makes a huge difference too (I think).

@turkeylurkey: Sooo much stronger this time! But I think part of that is position. DD was breech, sat up inside me, I don't think she had the room to stretch out much. This guy is head down and shoving his fists into my groin and his feet into my ribs on the regular.

@turkeylurkey: I don't think mine are stronger this time, but I've definitely had some that hurt...a lot. However, I have anterior placenta and a breech baby this time.