
Monday, August 8, 2011
Peanut before Glider?

So we went to Buy Buy Baby and bought a great looking, upholstered chair and ottoman in a fabric that looks like it will be beautiful (a creamish/tanish color). It's the same glider as in the picture (top right of blog), but it's in a different fabric. Well we got the chair ordered and then were told when we could expect our custom beauty: 10/6/11-11/6/11. As soon as I saw those dates I thought to myself, "What? Are you telling me peanut is SO close that I may finish incubating this little nugget before they can assemble and deliver a chair?!" The thought was thrilling and scary all at the same time. It made me panic a little bit thinking, "shoot, what else haven't I done that if I don't do it now it will be 'too late'?" But more than anything I was just excited. We are due in 12 weeks from tomorrow...which means peanut is considered full-term at any point 9 weeks from now. FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I, obviously, am hoping to be one of those lucky ladies that has her first just glide right out at 37 weeks...however, I am fully aware that I will likely be sitting, twirling my thumbs at 41 weeks wondering if peanut will ever come out.
So here's where I need your help. What are things that I should be doing (or should have done) at or before 28 weeks? This first time mom has no idea what exactly should be done at this point, but all I know is that if a glider can take up to 13 weeks, there must be other things I need to get on the ball and do. So help me out here...what did you have done before 28 weeks? What can I leave for the last minute?
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Peanut before Glider?
2011-08-08T01:00:00-07:00
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Sharon · 712 weeks ago
Mandi · 712 weeks ago
krista tucker · 712 weeks ago
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Nicole · 712 weeks ago
Erica · 712 weeks ago
Mandi · 712 weeks ago
Ginger · 712 weeks ago
Mandi · 712 weeks ago
Deana · 712 weeks ago
The other thing I thought about was bottles. Even if you plan on breastfeeding you should purchase just a couple. I nursed for a least six months with all of ours, but had to suppliment all our boys with formula a bit to help them put on weight. Also, I would suggest maybe purchasing one of two or three styles in the beginning. You never know which type/nipple style will be the one your baby prefers. If you plan plan on using pacifiers, I would suggest the same approach. Also, it never hurts to just have a small can of good quality formula on hand.
The suggestion above from Ginger was awesome (re: sheets/waterproof pads)! I wish someone had shared that with me. Oh, and speaking of leaks.........diapers. Have a couple of different brands. They will all fit your baby a bit differently. Chunky thighs love Pampers! Their Swaddlers are great too.
A night light near the changing table so you can keep the lights low while changing the baby during the middle of the night feedings is always helpful.
Also, swaddling your baby is great for him/her. The most awesome swaddle blanket is called Miracle Blanket www.miracleblanket.com. I would suggest borrowing someone's baby and giving it a shot ~ you could also try it on a baby doll (except they don't wiggle)! If you decide to not purchase the special blanket you can swaddle with a normal receiving blanket. You will soon learn which ones of these swaddle/hold the best.
That's all I've got at the moment!!
Mandi · 712 weeks ago
Andee M. · 712 weeks ago
Mandi · 712 weeks ago
Cathy · 712 weeks ago
Try to get all your paperwork, photos, etc under control now.
Enjoy yourselves doing spontaneous stuff - it will be much harder soon!
Allison B. · 712 weeks ago
Don't worry if you forgot to buy something and you're sitting at home with a newborn - that is what online shopping is for! Diapers.com will throw in free 2-day shipping if you spend over $50 and Peapod was my friend too.
Annie Bridges · 712 weeks ago
Deedra · 712 weeks ago