Packed and Ready to Go!

Yep...it's in my nature to be as prepared as possible and I'm feeling good about checking boxes off my baby prep checklist!  Even though, no checklist really prepares you for the unknown in my opinion!

Anyway, my hospital bag is ALL packed and I'm ready to take my Lill Studio bag creation with me.

I created this bag over the summer when I hosted a jewelry and handbag party at my house and on the way to the hospital will be the first time that I carry it.  I originally planned to make it a versatile diaper bag, as it has a nylon lining, perfect for spills or leaks.  But, its first purpose will be used as my 2-day stay bag!

Also, I was gifted this SO sweet and cute knit outfit that I loved so much, I will make it her 1st outfit to wear coming home!  I think I will put a long sleeve either white or colored onesie underneath it as we prep to bring her home from the hospital.  The outfit includes a sweater, pants, cap and booties!  I'm sure she'll look like a doll in this!

Amazing Glaze

My new favorite place for all things creative and personalized is Amazing Glaze.  I originally went over the summer with some of my sorors for a day of pottery and not only is it a good place to chat and sip wine, but it's a great place to create and take home your works of art.

Recently, I went again with another group of girl friends, and of course with nothing but baby on the brain....my creative juices flowed towards a jewelry box for L.L.

And with the second time around trying this pottery thing out...I LOVE it!

Where I will put her first earrings!

The purple and grey matches my Home Goods vase find!

Placed with love on top of her dresser!

Nesting Instincts

After a low-key Christmas that included NOTHING other than lounging, reading, sleeping and eating. I 100% know that I'm experiencing nesting instincts.  And at 36 weeks now, I realize that I'm in that "any day now" mode.  Even though I'm a few weeks away from my due date, nothing is guaranteed.  As I've been off work for about a week now, I've been focused on my last minute "bringing baby home" priorities.

Of course, priority number one for a baby girl is to get her closet and drawers organized! 

Sweaters, coats, robes and baby bundle sleepers

I've tried to organize them by clothes style, size and season...
but it's harder than I thought!

I think she's good on clothes for a few months!  

Washed & Folded...the baby blankets

....her sleepers

...her little outfits 

One of my Favorite gifts!  From my big sister Cindy
...her monogrammed bib and burp cloth

...her onesies - D.L.'s favorite onesie of course!

and organized her little shoes!!

34 Weeks ~ Update

I just went in for my 34 week appointment and the doctor again said that everything is on target!  I'm measuring within the acceptable range, her heart rate was at 150 bpms (which was loud and clear), and I had one of my last vaginal and blood tests to ensure that all is progressing well.  I let the doctor know that I'm feeling great and am just now beginning to feel the intensity of the Braxton Hicks contractions.

I must say that being almost 9 months pregnant, all I want to do when I get home from work and on the weekends is lounge and sleep.  I feel so boring and I feel bad for D.L.  He asked if I wanted to go to RA Sushi and grab a movie last night or did I want to go down to D.C. to go to dinner, but all I could do was sigh and say, not really!  I have to peel myself from the bed or couch to make myself do anything that's not a priority.  And unfortunately, having fun has NOT been a priority of mine.  (sad face)  


I just hope that this is not an indication of what having a child will do to a marriage!!!  I tell myself, I only feel this way now because she's draining my energy.  I guess that's why people tell you that it's important that you don't lose who you are after kids.

I'm ready to get my fun me back!!!