Here is a picture of me at 21.5 weeks, taken yesterday. This is how I really look, compared with last week's picture that made me look larger than I actually am. I am almost to the point of growing out of most of my t-shirts...the ones that had plenty of room to spare pre-pregnancy. I was under the false impression that these would be my go-to shirts when nothing else fit. Well, they won't fit for much longer. I guess lots of pregnant people start wearing their husband's t-shirts when theirs get too small...too bad we share ours. Oh well.At the end of last week I took on the project of researching the best baby stuff so I would know what to get that was the safest, most reliable, most durable crib/carseat/stroller/pack-n-play etc. First, I went to Babies-r-Us to see what they had and to try out the strollers and lift the carseats to see how heavy they were. Bad idea...I got totally overwhelmed and after collapsing two strollers and not being able to un-collapse them, I left quickly before anyone could see who the idiot was leaving collapsed strollers all over the place. I needed a better plan. So after spending literally hours on Consumer Reports and other review websites, I finally found (what I think are) the best things. I made a spreadsheet (don't judge me or my type-A tendencies) of what I think we need and where it will come from, and now my anxiety about the whole thing is gone. I know this is extremely interesting to you, otherwise I would not be writing about it on my blog.
I have an appointment at my new doctor today. A while back I told you that I was probably going to have to change doctors because our new insurance was dropping my current doctor. I won't actually meet the new doctor until April, but I feel at peace about it because I know of other people that have gone to him (yes, him...yikes) and they say he is great. Even Tammy Camp said he is good...and you guys know what that means.
We have gotten to a real discussion of names, since we now know that we're having a boy. It's amazing how many names I had on my original "boy names I like" list that I would never name an actual child of my own, much to Chad's delight. Chad and I have a few we can actually agree on, but are still throwing them around, and probably will for quite some time. I am constantly talking to the baby, referring to him as different names, to see which one sounds good. Then, I pretend that he is already born, and I talk to Chad about him: "You will never believe what ______ did today!" "Can you go get _____? He's crying." Chad's not actually around when I am having these fake conversations, but I think they help. Honestly, I am just relieved that we at least have a couple ideas of names that we can both agree on. Is my vagueness killing you, or am I the only one obsessed about names enough that I am literally DYING to know what other people are going to name their children? P.S. if I have discussed boy's names with you before, none of those are on our short list because Chad nixed them. Quickly.
Chad finished his internship at the hospital, which means he is a full-time, full-fledged nurse. He got assigned to the unit he wanted to be in, which is great, and will now be working 12 hour shifts 3-4 times a week.
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maybe you could make me a spreadsheet of washers because I am overwhelmed. I think I am just going to pick a store and go and say "will you please take one of these to my house" they should just make like 2 or 3 really good products of stuff and not allow any of the rest to be on the market!!!
I laughed through just about all of this post. It was all too much to remention but it all made me laugh. I loved the post by the way and don't think it's boring at all!
Rebekah, I'm pretty sure I already have that list. I distinctly remember going to Lowe's/Home Depot/Sears when we got our first place with hook-ups, armed with my Consumer reports ratings. I did the same thing for lawn mowers and refrigerators. Honestly, I can't fathom making a big purchase like that WITHOUT researching every possible option first.
Spreadsheets. Awesome. Would you research GPS for me? I think I want one.
Here's another sentence to try out a name. This one you will use a lot. " __________, stop that!"
You want me to send you some big daddy fat cat sized shirts? I gots plenty....
*Hanging head low in shame* Yes.
I can't imagine doing anything these days without CR and Excel! I'm so proud of you!
BTW, I'm trying to get rid of some t-shirts . . .
This is Erin. I'm interested in what's the best. I probably don't have any of it.
Erin again. One thing to think about w/ names. Kellen doesn't seem that unusual a name to me but I have to spell it for everyone, especially old people at church and elsewhere. So the conversation goes like this: Stranger: "What's your name?" Kellen: "Kellen" Stanger: (looks at me inquisitively) Erin (loudly): KELLEN. K-E-L-L-E-N. (end of conversation) Doesn't seem like a big deal but I do it about 5 times a week. And that average doesn't count the times we visit a new church.
Erin: some of the stuff I've picked out you suggested to me, so I know you have some of it. Also, a lot of the names we are considering are found in the Bible (and not in random "so-and-so begot so-and-so" lists in the Bible), so they are what I would consider "established" names that I assume old people at church would be familiar with, although I don't subscribe to the "only name your child something that old people can understand" theory. I don't think Kellen is an unusual name either, and you probably don't get many questioning looks from people our age, and he definitely won't get any from people his age.
You can never go wrong with GRACO. I have never had a product let me down and all my stuff has been used with 2 kids-and is still standing!!!! You are way cute pregnant by the way!
Hi! You don't know me, but we're friends with Shawn and Emma and I'm 20 weeks pregnant...we're also having a boy (Jackson), which makes 2 (a 6 year old, Riley). I love reading your blog, mostly because I think all pregnant women are obsessive over other pregnant women :) But I do hope you're having a wonderful pregnancy and are feeling great...you look wonderful! Marci
Why the shame? Is it shameful that my WiiFit game considers me OBESE? PUH-leese! It just means that there's more of me to love.
Okay, it's really shameful. But, I'll send you some anyway. You'll love all of the room.
I totally love that you researched everything on CR. I am all about CR! Also, if you need any input about any of your items from someone that has a little experience with baby items, feel free to ask, babies are my life and I love it!
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