32 Weeks

 I had my 32 week checkup yesterday and everything looks great. I am measuring right at 32 weeks. The baby's heartbeat was 140 bpm again. He sure is consistent. Only 8 more weeks left!

This weekend we got several things done. We took all the tags off the baby clothes we already have and I washed them using a homemade detergent found here. I then sorted everything and put it away. Since we ended up getting two dressers, we don't have a whole lot hanging in the closet. The drawers have all the pants/shorts, pajamas, and onesies. We also have tons of blankets, bath things, socks/bibs, and a few pairs of sheets.

My dad and stepmom also purchased a rocking chair for us! We went over last week and Clint put it together. He read the instructions and it said that assembly would take 30 minutes, which in man time equals 2 beers. So I grabbed him a beer and he had it put together in under 15 minutes. He didn't even get his beer open!

I decided to go with a rocking chair for a few reasons. Mostly I like how they look much better! I don't see us putting a glider anywhere else in the house. Another reason is all the moving parts on a glider make me a little nervous. I am probably going to get a little foot stool/ottoman later but I'll shop around for that.

This is the picture from the website. I am too lazy to take a real picture! The fabric is more of a light tan - not white. But the wood finish matches our furniture really close.

I have also hit the week that allows me to make a comparison with three different pictures! Check it out!

Sorry about the MIA chalkboard again. Some nights it just doesn't get done!

I am really excited for this weekend! Saturday I am having a co-ed shower for both of our friends. Sunday I have a shower at my stepmom's for both families and then Monday I have a shower at school! Baby will be here before we know it!

30 Weeks!

Today marks 30 weeks!! 10 weeks to go until we get to meet this little baby!!

Today we had a doctor's appointment and ultrasound. We did a regular and 4D ultrasound. Everything is looking really good (and symmetrical!). He is measuring about three and a half pounds and 7.7 inches. That puts him right in the 52% range. We were able to bring a flash drive (Thanks Melissa!!) and record some short videos of the 4D ultrasound in addition to getting pictures.

His feet looked like Clint's caveman feet...flat and wide!

 Those look like some big lips! He also has pretty big cheeks right now.

He also looks like he is going to have my squishy nose which Clint is excited about!

The very end is the best part!

He had his mouth open the whole time!

Overall everything went great and we are both so excited to meet our little munchkin!! We are going to get the next couple important items sometime soon (crib mattress, changing pad, and rocker of some sort) so I'm excited to start putting the finishing touches on the baby room!!

I'm going to skip the little update I have been doing because nothing has changed since last week since everything has been so smooth! My dr. says we are her easiest couple!

Registry

Saturday Clint and I finally marked registering off our list. Of course I have been excited to register because it would give us a chance to actually look at all the things that babies need but I knew Clint was not as excited. He is definitely excited for the baby but shopping is definitely not his thing. Luckily he knew that it may take a little while and we planned it in advance so he was ready! 

We started at Babies R Us and then went to Buy Buy Baby. Both places have a lot of the same things but they also have several different things which was nice. I know that some people like to register for some things at both places but for the most part we did not. I don't want to have to deal with returns or duplicates. Obviously I am excited about everything we picked there are several things I can't wait to get (either from some wonderful family member or friend OR ourselves :)!

Here are a few things I'm excited about:

Doorway Jumper! I have always loved these things! It's portable (as long as the doorway has trim around it) and it also has a musical mat that they can jump on.

Bear Robe...precious is all I can say!

 We already have a couple mouth thermometers and we registered for an ear thermometer but for some reason I think a temporal thermometer is ideal for (sleeping) babies.

Boon Lawn drying rack...I like handwashing dishes often but just lay them out on a towel to dry but with tiny baby things/parts, I don't want them rolling away! The grass mat keeps them in place until they are dry.

gDiapers...these are one of  the brands of cloth diapers I am going to try. I have already purchased a couple different brands on ebay (new ones) and they are all so cute! Double bonus...they are better on your budget and better for the Earth! I kind of wish there wasn't a g on the back but at least it's a simple logo.

ALEX wooden activity cube...I pretty much want all wooden toys! I think Zoe would be less likely to grab them and chew on them (but I could be wrong...she loves to chew everything). But they are also adorable!

 

Cute little wooden xylophone!

 We didn't register for many clothes for a couple reasons. They would probably end up on the clearance rack before people shopped and people will end up picking out their own outfits (which is fine - if it's cute ;) However, there were a few really cute peas on a pod outfits/bibs, etc.

This giraffe play mat is so stinkin' cute and soft!

I have been stalking Amazon for this frog nap mat but they have been out for a while. So if I can't get the froggy mat I will probably get this cute thing! Or both!

Did we pick out some fun stuff or what!?!