Material Items

First off, Happy 29 weeks Micah!  

Here is his most recent picture:  

Although we have already went and registered at two different stores, I find myself nervously checking over and adding or taking items off of our registries.  I then humbly came to the ugly epiphany:

 I have no idea what I am doing!!! 

I have been overwhelmed recently with the plethora of "things" you need for a baby!  So many opinions, products and necessary material items, that I am officially overwhelmed!  It is scary because I do not even know where to begin!  I do not know how to take care of a baby; therefore, I have no clue the necessary items needed.


It is even harder because what do I truly "need" and what is merely "convenient".  I cannot even separate the two.  


My friend Caroline's recent blog gave some insight: DakotaGirl: What do you really need for a baby? 




Will you help?  I am humbly coming to ANYONE that will help to ask for the very necessary items that helped you or that you suggest!  


After a few months of actually having baby, I will generate my list of "needs" and "conveniences" to help other moms out... because I am sure I'll have an opinion too :) 












Article of the week: "Mother Lover; keep your relationship strong when baby creates a new plus one" by Sarah Granger from the magazine Pregnancy and New Born



Matt very much spoiled me last night by taking me makeup shopping! I haven't had new makeup since our wedding, and he wanted to make me feel beautiful. The best part is that he took a real interest in what I wanted and helped me pick out different shades and brands that would look best on me :) I love my dear husband, so I find this article a good reminder of how the marriage still has to remain strong, and that only happens when you intentionally put effort into it!


The article outlines several steps for the Wife to take to intentionally reconnect with her Husband.

1. Plan Ahead- Talk about the changes and expectations for the newborn baby. Divvy up chores and have a plan, but yet be willing to be flexible and work together.
2. Judge Not- Give him a break! If he is trying, he deserves credit!
3. Make Time- date night should be a priority!
4. Feel the Love- Intimacy
5. Speak up- Communicate honestly and openly!

New! New! New!

28 weeks

Here I am with a new rounder belly!  With this belly comes back pain and rib pain!  Baby Micah seems to be growing at a substantial rate with a lot of gumption! :)  Most people are shocked to realize I am only at 28 weeks!  They usually tactfully say that I am rather large for this stage in pregnancy...  I don't mind the attention to my belly as long as the weight gain stays in the belly!  


My dear husband got me a new special heat pad to alleviate some of the pain.  What a good hubby!


We used my pregnancy as an excuse to buy a long-overdue new mattress and bed frame!  We hope this alleviates more pain and aids in sleep.  








Article of the week:  "Rearing for Happiness" from the magazine New Parent by Nancy Gottesman


This articles touches on "Attachment Parenting" coined by William Sears M.D.   It is quite contradictory with the Babywise method.  I find it interesting enough to put in my repertoire for Micah.  


The article outlines four infant-rearing practices that are instinctive and science-based (so they claim at least)


The Four Practices are:
1.  Gives lots of positive touch.  Cuddle, carry and hold your baby.
2.  Respond quickly to your baby's cries and fusses.
3.  Nurse frequently and for as many months as possible.  (I slightly disagree with this one just because I want Micah to get a full meal instead of just a snack, which naturally will decrease the number of times I actually nurse him)
4.  Sleep near your baby.