SO TIRED!!!!!!!!!!!

I have reached new levels of exhaustion! I am so tired and it doesn't look like my work-load is slowing up at all. I honestly don't know if I can keep up the pace until the baby comes, but that is what I need to do to get it all done! Yikes!

This weekend flew by but I managed to get a few things done.
I am still packing my Hospital bag, but made some cute purchases in preparation for the big day.

Along with Shampoo, face wash cloths, toothpaste, body wash and all of that stuff, I wanted to pack a nightshirt or over sized tee-shirt in case I was uncomfortable in the gown that they provide at the hospital. I chose this cute little number because I thought it would look cute, I know it will probably get trashed, and I know that I am probably insane to think it even matters- but whatever. I am prepared in the event that I want something to wear other than that gaping back-drafty gown.

Then for recovery, I figured that my boobs would be huge and I would feel a little self conscious if I had visitors, so I wanted to get something comfy and not revealing. Plus, when I was in the hospital with my false alarm, I was freezing the whole time, so I wanted something that was a little cozy. I got this because it was comfy, big guy liked the yellow, and it has a few buttons to allow for nursing.

Then I picked out a cute little lounge set for when I get home and just need comfy, roomy PJs that don't make me feel ugly.
These two tops coordinate with these pants.

Am I over-thinking all of this? Probably, but I like being overly prepared. The only thing I still need is the going home outfit for the baby. I have one in case he is big- 0-3 months sized, but not if he is newborn sized. I still need to find that- and a diaper bag, and a fitted sheet for the crib. I just want plain white for the fitted, so it shouldn't be too hard. We have about 4 more weeks- unless he comes early which every other person seems to think is going to happen!! Leave me alone people- I know my bump is large. I am short and even shorter-waisted! There is nowhere for this guy to go except straight out and that is what he is doing. I swear from the back you wouldn't know I was pregnant and then when I swing my massive midsection around it comes out of nowhere! Someone actually said they had never seen someone his big...How RUDE!

New Coat!!!

I Love my new coat! I think the color is so flattering with my coloring since I am fair, and I think the darker color will be better for when I have to deal with little sticky grubby hands (So I make sense with my coats but not my furniture color choices-oh well- I have never been rational so why start now.)

I bought the small and it looks a little silly now, since I can't really button it, but I didn't want to buy a medium and then have it be too big for the many years of wear that I hope to get out of it--Let's hope this one last longer than my other one! Big Guy bought me this coat in the Trench color last year and I wore it in the fall and then spring came and the coat started to fall apart! The quilted stitches started to unravel and pardon my demand for quality, but that is just not what I would expect from Burberry. Luckily, Big Guy purchased it at Nordstrom, because I had tossed the receipt because I was sure that I loved the coat and it had been a year since we bought it. Nordstrom was so helpful and made the exchange for me. At first I was upset because I wasn't able to exchange for the same coat- The Trench color now comes with goldish-bronzy buttons that I just didn't care for- so after much debate, I decided to get the Peat color and I love it! Although this time I am KEEPING THE RECEIPT!!!!!!

Another Question....

How do I buy a bed? Do you have to go to a separate store for the frame and the mattress--How do I avoid paying an arm and a leg and still get a good bed?
Any thoughts on this would be very helpful....

Baby on the Brain!

Tomorrow marks 23 weeks down and 17 to go! That kind freaks me out because I am an inconsistent rounder. Big Guy is always laughing at the way I skip forward. I see 17 weeks to go and all I can think of is-- that is close to 12 weeks which was really no time at all!!! I have so much to do and so many decisions to make! It is a little daunting and after an unsatisfying stroller test drive last night, I started crying in the car. Big Guy didn't understand why I was so wrapped up in the stroller until he realized that it was the bigger picture that had me all worked up. The stroller wasn't the issue, it was the stroller decision- and how do I make the right one that represented ALL of the other decisions I have to start making! I just want to make the right choices and everything is so expensive that I can't afford to make a big mistake. I need to choose a crib that is safe and durable and pretty all in one and the same for the stroller and the car seat and I need to figure out childcare for when I go back to work, and I need to choose the wall color for the nursery which means I need to choose the bedding pretty soon as well.

Now I know some of you are thinking- hey, that isn't what having a baby is about, and believe me- I am well aware. I have the baby in my belly- I understand all of that! That isn't the part that worries me because I KNOW that I will love the baby and I know that we are going to do everything that we can to give him all that he needs and raise him to be kind and polite and loving and chivalrous and thoughtful and amazing- call me crazy but that doesn't worry me much because I know how much we love him already and he isn't even born! What has me stressed out is all the stuff I have looked forward to making just perfect and pretty and fun since I was a young girl. I have looked forward to picking out this stuff for so long that the decision now seems daunting! I just don't want to waste all of our money on a bad product and have to replace it.

On a less stressful note- I needed to cheer myself up by making some easy decision purchases, so I snagged these at a bargain!

I actually got the sweater in navy with red stripes but couldn't find the picture online.

The actual Polo I found had more Navy with the red and white stripes. Big Guy has the same shirt so I couldn't resist.

I had some questions for the Mums and Mums-to-be out there. Do you have any thoughts on my top two stroller pics. Please be gentle if you hate them both- but still give it to me straight.

My top three choices are the Uppa Baby Vista, the Quinny Buzz and the Bugaboo Chameleon. I really liked the Chameleon until I tried to fold it and unfold it. I am not strong/coordinated enough to do that multiple times a day. It seemed like that was a stroller for those who don't need to put it up and down much. Then I was really sold on the Quinny, but I was worried about functionality since there are many many moving parts, and the wheels are air filled- but I loved the way it worked and handled. Then I saw the Uppa Baby which seemed to combine the best of both strollers- its adjustments were smooth instead of jerky and awkward. It looks utilitarian yet preppy, much like the Bugaboo, but it folds up as easy as those BOB strollers everyone likes.

Top Choice: UPPA BABY. This seemed to have the look that I like- but with a little more ease of use. It looks like the Bugaboo, but acts like the Quinny

The Quinny Buzz: Easy to maneuver and unfolds with one touch

The Bugaboo Chameleon: Stylish and durable with lots of adjustments and millions of color options

Bobbi Brown Wish List

I stopped by Bobbi Brown because I read that Momx2 tried their new lip color matching wheel and I was not disappointed. I got a great natural lip color which has always been difficult to find since I don't tend to like my lips to be too bold. I ended up making a few purchases and putting a few more on my wish list

My purchases:

Creamy Lip color in Crystal Pink

Blush in Nectar

Creamy Concealer

Corrector

I also saw a lot of things that I really want now......

So......if one of you could let big guy know................................

Purchases at Philosophy!

As promised I wanted to let you know about the great stuff I bought this weekend. My skincare regime leaves much to be desired and as terrible as it is there are many nights where I go to bed with make-up on. (I KNOW I KNOW!...really bad...and gross...I am aware) So I came to the realization that my youth will not last forever and that although I look young now and have been repeatedly humiliated in liquor stores by many an overzealous store manager itching to catch some under-agers, I am on the cusp of the age where things start to happen fast and I am told and your skin and eyes are the first to go.

Interjection: One funny story about not looking my age to share just because it is funny. I was attending a basketball game a few years ago at the high school I attended back in my home town. After the game a man came up to me and said, wow, you have got to be *MP*'s little sister- you look just like her! To which I replied- " um...I AM *MP*!" The man looked dumbfounded and all he said was "what'd you do? go to college and get younger?"........yes awkward, but true story.

Anyway! Since I have noticed the rosiness in my cheeks beginning to fade and seen the sneaky hints of lines forming like parentheses around my mouth, I have become acutely aware that something must be done to stave of the inevitable. So I bought stuff!!!!

My first Purchase was Purity made simple, a face wash, moisturizer and makeup remover in one and it leaves my face feeling incredibly soft. i really like it.

I also got the best Lip gloss ever- called Kiss me- it really improves the condition of my lips and has a minty taste that I really like. I am a bit of a lip balm enthusiast so I was really excited to find one that is pretty and functional at the same time.

I also got this Cinnamon Buns shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath. I didn't think this stuff would be that great, but it feels incredibly silky and rice and smells FANTASTIC! I even put it in my hair which seemed strange, but it worked surprisingly well! I also purchased some "on the spot treatment for those lone pimples I seem to get once a month, and some eye cream that I can already tell is working. I love getting new products, especially when I feel like they contribute to a better me!