Baby Registry

Oops, I haven't written anything in a while...

Feeling overwhelmed, I’ve been reluctant to start our baby registry. We live in a small condo in DC and we are just very limited on storage space. There is just so much stuff out there and it’s hard to pick out what is good/reliable/affordable/necessary. I’ve read many blogs on “what to get” and they all say something different. I’ve talked to a number of moms out there and they all say something different as well.  I also feel reluctant because part of me feels that the baby market is just a scam with people trying to get me to buy things I don’t really need.

Some of my friends think I’m crazy, but I made a spreadsheet of everything I need/might need for the registry. On the spreadsheet, I put different options I liked (based on reviews I read online), the website where I found it, and price. From that list, I highlighted the option I thought was best for us. I hoping this will help me sort through all the stuff out there and help me decide what will be best for our family.

If anyone has any suggestions or advice, please let me know! I would love to hear from you.

Here is a picture of some of the pregnant Ro women at Thanksgiving. I will try to get a better belly picture soon. It’s just so hard because I don’t feel very cute on most days. :P

Weeks: 24

Baby Size: Cantaloupe

Maternity Clothes: My coats are no longer zipping up... :( No! I don't want to spend any more money on maternity clothes. I think I might just start wearing Sam's clothes. 

Sleep: Now that I'm not allowed to sleep on my back, it's getting uncomfortable and I wake up more often. I finally invested into a maternity pillow everyone suggested, but I'm not sure if I like it yet. Thinking about it returning it. It's so bulky and takes up so much room! Plus, it wasn't as comfortable as I thought it would be. It kind of makes me feel trapped. 

Best moment this week: getting our rug and crib in the mail. I can't wait till we get to put it all together. 

Miss anything?: going out and having drinks with friends. It's not that I can't go out.. It's just that it's not the same when I do. 

Movement: Yes! All the time! And the kicks are getting stronger. 

Food cravings: citrus (oranges, lime, grapefruit, clementines)

Mood: Thankful, stressed

Looking forward to: last day of school on Friday

Anything else?: Sam is done with his first semester this week! Yay! I can't wait to have my husband back.. even if it's only for a couple of weeks.