The Pregnancy Diaries: I'm Nesting

I've spent the last couple of weeks washing all of my teeny tiny baby clothes, buying diapers, dusting the house from top to bottom and arranging the nursery.
Here it is. Do you like it?

But, when babies are born at the hospital they spend their first nights in a plastic box on wheels. So if that doesn't cause a problem I don't see why this sweet little lambie bumper would.
The last part of my prep is packing the hospital bag. Since you never know how long your visit might be, it's hard for a girl like me not to over-pack. I'm the sort that needs a large suitcase for a weekend getaway. At this point I think I have enough in my suitcase for two weeks in Europe. Even baby will have a lot of gear at the hospital. See?

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on July 19, 2011
Ali de Bold
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Thanks so much for the tips, Takoda and Mamaluv! Glad you guys all like the nursery :) Housecoat and slippers are two things I keep meaning to add but forgetting. Also pillows! Hospital pillows are the worst. |
![]() | Takoda makes some great points about not knowing exactly what the hospital will provide. In my case, they provided cloth diapers during our stay and huge sanitary napkins for mom. If you have a vaginal birth, you'll need these for the first 48 hours or so - even the largest Always/Kotex probably won't cut it for you. However, if you have a C-section, your bleeding will be comparable to a heavy period. Do not bring tampons - big no no! |
![]() | Beautiful nursery! Love the tan colours and the uncluttered feel. :-) I think it's perfect and serene for you and baby once he/she is here. Wish I could tell you what to take with you, but you know, I can't. I am bookmarking these pages so I can refer back to them when and if ever it's my time! :) |
![]() | Ali this is what I meant by nesting just before you are ready to have |
![]() | I'm loving the baby room. It's so nice! Hope you're able to keep it this tidy when the baby arrives :) |
![]() | Wow Ali! Can't believe that you are this far along! What a beautiful nursery too! |