Check list updated... is it getting shorter?

NURSERY NEEDS
3-4 Crib Sheets (I have one. I need three-four more)
2-6 Waterproof Pads (I use these for a million different things.)
2 Mattress Pads
2 Stroller Blankets
2-5 Recieving Blankets (I have four I need 1 more.)
Blankets
Mobile
Bassinet, Cradle, or Co-Sleeper (A MUST for us)
√ Crib with a Crib Mattress
Changing Table
Diaper Pail
Bouncer or Infant Chair
Rocking Chair
√ Baby Monitor
Infant Swing (A portable one will be handy with all our traveling we do as well as a bigger one that will stand the test of time)
Night Light
√ Pack and Play (we have a pretty heavy travel schedule so this is a must)
Dresser


√ Bedding Sets (We are starting to think Sir Leaps Alot could be girlie)

(I ended up with two. I may sell one. One is Peter Rabbit and the other is Wendy Bellissimo's Sir Leaps Alot. I hope they are both unisex!)

Clothing

√ 3-10 Short Sleeve Onesies Newborn Sized
(I have ten of these some are white some have color, Do I need Long sleeve? I know I will need bigger ones that go up to 12 lbs)
√ 6-8 Stretchies or PJ's (I have fifteen)
1-2 Two piece outfits (August is an inbetween month weather wise here so I will need some for the hot weathered days and the cooler weather days. I think I have two right now for the warm days.)
3-6 Rompers (I have five I need 1 more)
√ 3-6 Gowns (YAY! I have twelve)
2-3 Blanket Sleepers
√ 1-3 Sweaters (I have three)
1-3 Hats (I have 6 hats 3 boy and 3 white), The suggestion on Xanga was 10?
√ 1 snowsuit
6-8 Socks ( I have three I need 5 more socks)
√ 6 Bibs
3-6 Washable Pants (do they mean like diaper covers cause I put this under clothing LOL! I have 1 pair of pants to go with a onesie I guess I need 5 more)
6 Kimono's and or T-shirts (I got three newborn sized Kimono things for the first week of life. I need 3 more) I have 2 kimono's that are 0-3 months
Home from the Hospital Keepsake Outfit and Maybe another one for pictures
√ 2 Newborn Hand Mittens (So they don't scratch their face)
2 Cool weather outfits
√ 3-10 Up to 12 lbs (0-3 Months sized) Onesies (I have thirty)

3-10 Long sleeve onesies possibly? Newborn and or 0-3 month sized? I have 2 long sleeve onesies do I need 8 more?


CHANGING SUPPLIES

I plan on doing mostly disposable but I probably will do some cloth diapers
10-12 per day of the Disposable Diapers. (How many of each size should I buy ahead of time?)
2-5 Dozen cloth diapers
Baby Diapers
Wipe Warmer
4-6 Diaper Pins

BATHING AND GROOMING SUPPLIES

2-4 Towels ( I have three I need 1 more)
Tons Washcloths
√ Baby Bath
Baby Shampoo
Baby Oil Creamy
Rash Cream
Vaseline
Cleaning Wipes
Cotton Balls
Baby Nail Clippers
Baby Brush and Comb (I would like two, one for travel or the diaper bag)
√ Baby Tub

HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES
Tylenol
Antibiotic
Peroxide
Calamine Lotion
Hydrocortisone Cream
Rehydration Fluid
Sunscreen
Rubbing Alcohol
Medicine Syringe
Gauze
Tweezers
Nasal Aspirator
Thermometer
Q-Tips

GEAR FOR GETTING AROUND

Travel System
Extra Carseat with Base or just extra base
Baby Sling or Baby Carrier (I would like one of each)
√ Diaper Bag (used)
Car Seat Cover
Stroller Blanket
Convertable Car Seat

FEEDING ACCESSORIES

12 Burp Cloths (I have three. I need 9 more)
6 Four Ounce Bottles
10-12 Eight Ounce Bottles
4-6 Bottles for Breastmilk Storage with Caps
√ Breast Pump
? Milk Bags
? Pacifer
High Chair (we want something like this http://www.target.com/Fisher-Price-Space-Saver-High-Chair/dp/B001HTJQNA/qid=1236719395/ref=br_1_67/192-6864824-4891335?ie=UTF8&node=1041930&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1041930&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=1)
Bottle Brush
2w 2 Weeks of Formula if I can't breastfeed
lanolin
Breast Pads
3 Nursing Bras
Boppy
Water for Formula if Applicable
√ dishwasher caddy (suggested on Xanga THANKS I totally forgot)
drying caddy (for storage)

OTHER

Gates
Exosaucer
All Free and Clear Baby detergent (any other suggestions)
Saline Nose Spray
Gas Drops
Liquid Benedryl

Xanga suggestion ~ "would only get 2 packages of newborn sized and 3-4 packages of size 1 4 packages of size 2 and then 6 packs of size 3 they seem to say in those the longest, for cloth diapers you need special detergent and a stripping agent and make sure you wash them about 7 times beore using them if you've never used cloth diapers just email me and ill give you the info. you also need your wipes either the disposable kind of the cloth kind and with that some solution . and a tub to put them in. you'll need some type of diaper pail for the cltoh diapers and a diaper genie or a diaper dekor plus is what we have and love it. you will also want a blanket to cover up the baby while your chaign them so they wont get cold and a special toy that they cna play or lok at jsut when they are being changed this will help imensily when they get older and want to scoot all over the place, also have extra socks on the changing table dont ask me why but they always seem to stick thir foot or sock in poo and then they need new ones. make suretoget a coolmist humdifier most babies get congested with in 2 weeks of coming home and thats the only thing that will help them sleep"


Thank you to http://www.xanga.com/starry4life for the suggestions

26 weeks pictures

Coming Home Outfit

I haven't decided on anything yet

I am keeping my eye on Gymboree.com layette's, I would like to find a classic carters layette but I went to the outlet and didn't see nothing that was classic. I am a Childrens Place addict www.childrensplace.com

Maybe I should do something Military related since Hubby and Oldest brother are in the military? I like the idea of Big Sister Little Brother but its hard to find my 6 year old Big Sister t-shirts since she is a 6/7... maybe I can get them something matching off of cafepress.com or etsy.com

I was thinking she would wear it when he was delivered? Big sis/ Baby Brother shirt

Children's place is great for coordinating the whole family maybe something from there.

We live in the Rocket city so Rick and I are playing around with the idea of Rockets :)

We were going to the NASA Museum but here is something on Etsy Link

I love layette's I am a sucker for a cozy blanket




More Big Sister/Little Brother Ideas
Pillow Case Dress.... I wonder if I can customize this?
Appliqued BIG SISTER chocolate brown tshirt
Baby Brother t-shirt or onesie

and this is my favorite outfit he owns so far



Any suggestions? Anyone want to share what your little one came home in? Ohhh and Links are a wonderful thing hehe

Great I need Summer Clothes

Date Record Max Normals Record Min
Aug 01 104 / 1935 90 | 70 | 0.12 58 / 1925
Aug 02 102 / 1957 90 | 70 | 0.12 59 / 1925
Aug 03 104 / 1957 90 | 70 | 0.11 61 / 1925
Aug 04 103 / 1947 90 | 69 | 0.11 55 / 1950
Aug 05 103 / 1947 90 | 69 | 0.11 53 / 1929
Aug 06 106 / 1930 90 | 69 | 0.11 55 / 1948*
Aug 07 108 / 1930 90 | 69 | 0.11 54 / 2004
Aug 08 108 / 1930 90 | 69 | 0.10 54 / 1989
Aug 09 103 / 1935* 90 | 69 | 0.10 55 / 1976
Aug 10 103 / 2007 90 | 69 | 0.10 50 / 1954
Aug 11 105 / 1935 90 | 69 | 0.10 57 / 1967*

So the weather is pretty much normally 90 degree's for the first two weeks of August.

Secrets of a Thrifty Mom

http://www.cafemom.com/dailybuzz/toddler/3438/Secrets_of_a_Super_Thrifty_Mom_Part_3

Showing off

I started to take pictures of things that I've gotten the baby but got bored lol I got too much

Gymbo blankets I got for $10 for all three

Towels, Matching wash clothes and bibs

First two pieces of my bedding I want. I am getting a little at a time. Camo and Airplanes what could be better?

His toys including the build a bear Skylar made him he also has some Peter Rabbits and a Froggy Webkinz too lol and I think a Winnie the Pooh set

I had to have the airplanes lol

I love the outfits with the matching blankets. That are a higher quality than Recieving blankets. See the camo hat and mittins too? Yes the onesies in the package have a plane on it too LOL

This is my gymbo package of the day I don't buy Gymbo unless I find it on ebay but they have their spring sale and I got this. Romper, Blanket, Bib and a t-shirt :)

My Lists

My Check list

What I do have

What Clothing is missing
believe it or not this keeps me sane

Can I get a Happy medium?

My husband is entirely too laid back for my liking. I need to be goal oriented. I have a friend that freaks over every penny short. My husband I think he's just trying to avoid the price tag of this baby. But like for instance the ebay auction for a brand new boppy and two covers for $30 and he passes it up. Does he know how much more that would hurt to buy at Babies R Us because I am gonna need it. I don't want him to freak out like my friend over every penny. But I wish we could discuss when and how we are buying these things for the baby.

So far we have clothes and bedding nothing else... I am worried. Should I be worried?

My close friends are miles away psychologically and physically. One of them probably my closest female friend kinda ignores the fact that I am pregnant, She doesn't ask how I am doing or anything. I think its because she isn't pregnant even if she tells me different. She's just SERIOUSLY distant from me. I could really use a preggo buddy even if they aren't preggo. Kinda like a girlfriend to get pedi's with or a maid of honor type role since hubby is seriously failing at it. I am tripping on depression dealing with all this chaos. I feel like if I let my husband be laid back then nothing will get done.

Who can help me set goals...

Make sure I have all the babies clothes by.....what date?

Since we are stuck in a little house until the Army lets us out. I am giving him a huge walk in closet for everything he needs... organize and set up closet full of clean clothes and etc ..... by what date?

Set up sleeping area in the master bedroom by ...... what date?

Buy all big purchases by..... what date?

In considering these dates I can be at double the risk for preemie birth...

What are some purchases you've already made and what are some your waiting on.

I plan on renting a breast pump from my OB before buying one to make sure the darn thing works for me since none other has worked. It was his suggestion.

Clothes we Still need

Preemie Size TCP Onesies
Preemie Size Gerber Onesies
Preemie/NB Winter Outfit (with blanket)
Preemie Hospital/Picture outfits
3 diaper covers up to 12 lbs
Newborn Booties
Preemie Pajama's
3 Kimono's
0-3 Month romper (just one more)
O-3 Month 2-3 Blanket Sleepers
0-3 Month 1-3 Sweaters (I won one off of ebay so it when it gets here i will knock one off
0-3 month Socks (you know that go with everything)
6 bibs
0-3 Hospital/ Picture outfits
0-3 month Winter sets (I need 2 with blankets)
0-3 month (5) T-shirts what for I am not sure?
0-3 month pair of jeans
0-3 month khaki's

For all my other baby needs you will have to see the full list *sigh*

Recalls

Infantino Recalls

Taggies™ Sleep'n Play Infant Garments

Old Navy Recalls

Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs

Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards

Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Current Baby Products Recalls

Check Lists updated!

Sorry I have been MIA if you've been reading this blog. I had a bout with depression and then sickness. It surely doesn't help Rick and I have to drive up to Kentucky constantly..

So I took a couple of checklists for my husband's sanity and averaged out the amounts. I don't know if I need all this or what but we will see....

Any feedback is appreciated

NURSERY NEEDS
3-4 Crib Sheets (2 of them came with my bedding yeehaw so I need 2 more)
3-4 Bassinet Sheets
2-6 Waterproof Pads (I use these for a million different things.)
2 Mattress Pads
2 Stroller Blankets
2-5 Recieving Blankets (I know these are a dime a dozen and Skylar still plays with some of hers. Rick grabbed a few last night so I need 1more or so)
Blankets
Mobile
Bassinet, Cradle, or Co-Sleeper (A MUST for us)
Crib with a Crib Mattress
Changing Table
Diaper Pail
Bouncer or Infant Chair
Rocking Chair
Baby Monitor
Infant Swing (A portable one will be handy with all our traveling we do as well as a bigger one that will stand the test of time)
Night Light
Pack and Play (we have a pretty heavy travel schedule so this is a must)
Dresser

√ Bedding Sets (We are starting to think Sir Leaps Alot could be girlie)

(I ended up with two. I may sell one. One is Peter Rabbit and the other is Wendy Bellissimo's Sir Leaps Alot. I hope they are both unisex!)

Clothing

√ 3-10 Short Sleeve Onesies Newborn Sized
(I have ten of these some are white some have color, Do I need Long sleeve? I know I will need bigger ones that go up to 12 lbs)
6-8 Stretchies or PJ's (I have five of these I need 3 more)
1-2 Two piece outfits (August is an inbetween month weather wise here so I will need some for the hot weathered days and the cooler weather days. I think I have two right now for the warm days.)
3-6 Rompers (I have two I need 4 more)
√ 3-6 Gowns (YAY! I have eight of these! They are all unisex though)
2-3 Blanket Sleepers
1-3 Sweaters
1-3 Hats (I have 6 hats 3 boy and 3 white), The suggestion on Xanga was 10?
√ 1 snowsuit
6-8 Socks
6 Bibs
3-6 Washable Pants (do they mean like diaper covers cause I put this under clothing LOL! I have 1 pair of pants to go with a onesie I guess I need 5 more)
6 Kimono's and or T-shirts (I got three newborn sized Kimono things for the first week of life. I need 3 more) I have 2 kimono's that are 0-3 months
Home from the Hospital Keepsake Outfit and Maybe another one for pictures
√ 2 Newborn Hand Mittens (So they don't scratch their face)
2 Cool weather outfits
3-10 Up to 12 lbs (0-3 Months sized) Onesies (I know i will use these when it gets cooler! I have eight, 2 more are needed)
6 T-Shirts 0-3 month sizes (I have 1 I think I need 5 more but I am not sure?)
3-10 Long sleeve onesies possibly? Newborn and or 0-3 month sized? I have 2 long sleeve onesies do I need 8 more?

I bought the baby an off white and tan jacket

CHANGING SUPPLIES

I plan on doing mostly disposable but I probably will do some cloth diapers
10-12 per day of the Disposable Diapers. (How many of each size should I buy ahead of time?)
2-5 Dozen cloth diapers
Baby Diapers
Wipe Warmer
4-6 Diaper Pins

BATHING AND GROOMING SUPPLIES

2-4 Towels
Tons Washcloths
Baby Bath
Baby Shampoo
Baby Oil Creamy
Rash Cream
Vaseline
Cleaning Wipes
Cotton Balls
Baby Nail Clippers
Baby Brush and Comb (I would like two, one for travel or the diaper bag)
Baby Tub

HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES
Tylenol
Antibiotic
Peroxide
Calamine Lotion
Hydrocortisone Cream
Rehydration Fluid
Sunscreen
Rubbing Alcohol
Medicine Syringe
Gauze
Tweezers
Nasal Aspirator
Thermometer
Q-Tips

GEAR FOR GETTING AROUND

Travel System
Extra Carseat with Base or just extra base
Baby Sling or Baby Carrier (I would like one of each)
Diaper Bag
Car Seat Cover
Stroller Blanket
Convertable Car Seat

FEEDING ACCESSORIES

12 Burp Cloths
6 Four Ounce Bottles
10-12 Eight Ounce Bottles
4-6 Bottles for Breastmilk Storage with Caps
Breast Pump
? Milk Bags
? Pacifer
High Chair (we want something like this http://www.target.com/Fisher-Price-Space-Saver-High-Chair/dp/B001HTJQNA/qid=1236719395/ref=br_1_67/192-6864824-4891335?ie=UTF8&node=1041930&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1041930&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=1)
Bottle Brush
2w 2 Weeks of Formula if I can't breastfeed
lanolin
Breast Pads
3 Nursing Bras
Boppy
Water for Formula if Applicable
dishwasher caddy (suggested on Xanga THANKS I totally forgot)
drying caddy (for storage)

OTHER

Gates
Exosaucer
All Free and Clear Baby detergent (any other suggestions)
Saline Nose Spray
Gas Drops
Liquid Benedryl
Did I already say Boppy? There are so many different ones...
Xanga suggestion ~ "would only get 2 packages of newborn sized and 3-4 packages of size 1 4 packages of size 2 and then 6 packs of size 3 they seem to say in those the longest, for cloth diapers you need special detergent and a stripping agent and make sure you wash them about 7 times beore using them if you've never used cloth diapers just email me and ill give you the info. you also need your wipes either the disposable kind of the cloth kind and with that some solution . and a tub to put them in. you'll need some type of diaper pail for the cltoh diapers and a diaper genie or a diaper dekor plus is what we have and love it. you will also want a blanket to cover up the baby while your chaign them so they wont get cold and a special toy that they cna play or lok at jsut when they are being changed this will help imensily when they get older and want to scoot all over the place, also have extra socks on the changing table dont ask me why but they always seem to stick thir foot or sock in poo and then they need new ones. make suretoget a coolmist humdifier most babies get congested with in 2 weeks of coming home and thats the only thing that will help them sleep"


Thank you to http://www.xanga.com/starry4life for the suggestions

I am currently registered at Babies R Us (yes you will see two I am sorry they are messed up just pick one I guess LOL. There are also two at Sears... Hopefully when I do Target it won't be messed up as well LOL. AAFES stuff is always welcome here!!

Check Lists!

Sorry I have been MIA if you've been reading this blog. I had a bout with depression and then sickness. It surely doesn't help Rick and I have to drive up to Kentucky constantly.

So I took a couple of checklists for my husband's sanity and averaged out the amounts. I don't know if I need all this or what but we will see....

Any feedback is appreciated

NURSERY NEEDS
3-4 Crib Sheets (2 of them came with my bedding yeehaw so I need 2 more)
3-4 Bassinet Sheets
2-6 Waterproof Pads (I use these for a million different things.)
2 Mattress Pads
2 Stroller Blankets
2-5 Recieving Blankets (I know these are a dime a dozen and Skylar still plays with some of hers. Rick grabbed a few last night so I need

1

more or so)
Blankets
Mobile
Bassinet, Cradle, or Co-Sleeper (A MUST for us)
Crib with a Crib Mattress
Changing Table
Diaper Pail
Bouncer or Infant Chair
Rocking Chair
Baby Monitor
Infant Swing (A portable one will be handy with all our traveling we do as well as a bigger one that will stand the test of time)
Night Light
Pack and Play (we have a pretty heavy travel schedule so this is a must)
Dresser
√

Bedding Sets

(I ended up with two. I may sell one. One is Peter Rabbit and the other is Wendy Bellissimo's Sir Leaps Alot. I hope they are both unisex!)

Clothing

√

3-10 Short Sleeve Onesies Newborn Sized

(I have ten of these some are white some have color, Do I need Long sleeve? I know I will need bigger ones that go up to 12 lbs)
6-8 Stretchies or PJ's (I have two of these I need

6

more)
1-2 Two piece outfits (August is an inbetween month weather wise here so I will need some for the hot weathered days and the cooler weather days. I think I have two right now for the warm days.)
3-6 Rompers (I have one I need

5

more)
√

3-6 Gowns

(YAY! I have eight of these! They are all unisex though)
2-3 Blanket Sleepers
1-3 Sweaters
1-3 Hats (I have three girl hats so I will wait and see if I need boy or unisex ones), The suggestion on Xanga was 10?
1 snowsuit
6-8 Socks
6 Bibs
3-6 Washable Pants (do they mean like diaper covers cause I put this under clothing LOL! I have 1 pair of pants to go with a onesie I guess I need

5

more)
6 Kimono's and or T-shirts (I got three newborn sized Kimono things for the first week of life. I need

3

more)
Home from the Hospital Keepsake Outfit and Maybe another one for pictures
2 Newborn Hand Mittens (So they don't scratch their face)
2 Cool weather outfits
3-10 Up to 12 lbs (0-3 Months sized) Onesies (I know i will use these when it gets cooler! I have three

7

more are needed)
6 T-Shirts 0-3 month sizes (I have 1 I think I need

5

more but I am not sure?)
3-10 Long sleeve onesies possibly? Newborn and or 0-3 month sized?

CHANGING SUPPLIES

I plan on doing mostly disposable but I probably will do some cloth diapers
10-12 per day of the Disposable Diapers. (How many of each size should I buy ahead of time?)
2-5 Dozen cloth diapers
Baby Diapers
Wipe Warmer
4-6 Diaper Pins

BATHING AND GROOMING SUPPLIES

2-4 Towels
Tons Washcloths
Baby Bath
Baby Shampoo
Baby Oil Creamy
Rash Cream
Vaseline
Cleaning Wipes
Cotton Balls
Baby Nail Clippers
Baby Brush and Comb (I would like two, one for travel or the diaper bag)
Baby Tub

HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES
Tylenol
Antibiotic
Peroxide
Calamine Lotion
Hydrocortisone Cream
Rehydration Fluid
Sunscreen
Rubbing Alcohol
Medicine Syringe
Gauze
Tweezers
Nasal Aspirator
Thermometer
Q-Tips

GEAR FOR GETTING AROUND

Travel System
Extra Carseat with Base or just extra base
Baby Sling or Baby Carrier (I would like one of each)
Diaper Bag
Car Seat Cover
Stroller Blanket
Convertable Car Seat

FEEDING ACCESSORIES

12 Burp Cloths
6 Four Ounce Bottles
10-12 Eight Ounce Bottles
4-6 Bottles for Breastmilk Storage with Caps
Breast Pump
? Milk Bags
? Pacifer
High Chair (we want something like this http://www.target.com/Fisher-Price-Space-Saver-High-Chair)
Bottle Brush
2w 2 Weeks of Formula if I can't breastfeed
lanolin
Breast Pads
3 Nursing Bras
Boppy
Water for Formula if Applicable
dishwasher caddy (suggested on Xanga THANKS I totally forgot)
drying caddy (for storage)

OTHER

Gates
Exosaucer
All Free and Clear Baby detergent (any other suggestions)
Saline Nose Spray
Gas Drops
Liquid Benedryl
Did I already say Boppy? There are so many different ones...
Xanga suggestion ~ "would only get 2 packages of newborn sized and 3-4 packages of size 1 4 packages of size 2 and then 6 packs of size 3 they seem to say in those the longest, for cloth diapers you need special detergent and a stripping agent and make sure you wash them about 7 times beore using them if you've never used cloth diapers just email me and ill give you the info. you also need your wipes either the disposable kind of the cloth kind and with that some solution . and a tub to put them in. you'll need some type of diaper pail for the cltoh diapers and a diaper genie or a diaper dekor plus is what we have and love it. you will also want a blanket to cover up the baby while your chaign them so they wont get cold and a special toy that they cna play or lok at jsut when they are being changed this will help imensily when they get older and want to scoot all over the place, also have extra socks on the changing table dont ask me why but they always seem to stick thir foot or sock in poo and then they need new ones. make suretoget a coolmist humdifier most babies get congested with in 2 weeks of coming home and thats the only thing that will help them sleep"