Hello Lovely Readers!
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 28 weeks 1 day!
Total weight gain: 31 pounds so far....and I didn't weigh the last three weeks...I go to the OB on Tuesday so we will see!!
Maternity clothes?: Still loving the grey's anatomy scrubs, got two new cotton dresses since I refuse to wear pants.
Sleep: Sleeping better, Avery is pretty quiet at night and my 9-9 schedule leaves me feeling refreshed in the morning instead of exhausted!
Cravings: Dairy....and more dairy. Steve has decided we should buy 2 gallons of milk at a time and he likes to buy me Ben and Jerry's to snack on all week!
Best moment this week: Last Saturday spending time with Mom, shopping and registering for showers. I got pretty upset at Babies R Us because the stroller I wanted didn't have a box or label for me to scan and I couldn't figure out which one it was to google the safety information...then I looked all over the store and never found an associate...I am about to revise my registry and leave most of the things on the Target registry just because I am mad! It was nice to relax with Mom for her birthday that night then celebrate with Mary on Sunday. I always get stressed because their birthdays are the same day and I was brought up making a big deal out of birthdays...I tend to coordinate the parties for both every year so I get a little stressed! All turned out well but Mary's present didn't arrive on time. :( It came yesterday and she will get it tomorrow!
Movement: Almost every day I feel her, Steve has felt her a few times....mom almost felt her today but she stopped kicking as soon as I got mom to feel my belly.
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.....but stretching!
What I miss: Free time, and feeling attractive. I feel like a big fat whale! I try to keep my hair and nails nice and wear makeup every day, but sometimes nothing helps me feel like a woman not a cow. I think next weekend after I get my hair done I might treat myself to a mani/pedi and see if that helps! My toes are looking rough...haven't had my toes done in almost a year!
Weekly Wisdom: Don't get rattled. I have let things get to me with finishing up school and starting a new job and had some days were I was very negative and took it out on Steve. My mind is my worst enemy!
Milestones: Registering for showers and mailing invitations.....it is seeming really close now!
Favorite Moments:Walking around with the gun imagining Avery using all the sweet baby stuff, imagining myself out of school and off work spending time with her, and feeling her kick me at regular intervals through the day...I hope the wives tale about their sleep/wake cycles in the womb being the same as when they are born....I'll have an awesome baby who sleeps for hours at a stretch!
School update:
Friday is my last official day of school this summer. I will have all the requirements done on Thursday. I turned in my last paper about an hour ago and have 30 hours of clinical to do this week. I have a test to take and plan to take it Tuesday after clinic. I can't wait for a short break! My goal is to get my graduate portfolio done and start on my fall paper so I can just concentrate on doing clinical and taking tests until Avery arrives! Please pray she will stay put and I will feel well enough to get the 270 hours of clinical done after August 18 until she comes~by my calculations it will take 12 hour days, 23 of them to be exact, to get all the hours done. When I counted my days off work this fall, it was 22 days with me working 12 hours of clinical on my due date....this baby cannot come early!!!! I really don't want to use my vacation to get hours done because then I will have less time with her.
I am secure that the Lord wants me to be an advanced practice nurse and he will make a way where there seems to be no way! Please pray!
Work update....tomorrow I will work my first solo shift in ER. I'm a little nervous but feel like I can do it, I hope my coworkers are nice and helpful (I am 90% sure they will be, but I don't know the weekend crew), and that I can do a good job taking care of my patients and not get frustrated. I got frustrated on Friday with people who needed primary care who came to the ER and said they had chest pain just to get back to a room then told the MD a different story than they told me. I got a bit jaded and calloused and wasn't my normal self with my patients....Lord keep me treating everyone the way I want to be treated!
Love,
Jen
Avery and Me
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
26 weeks and 2 days update!
Hello Lovely Readers!
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 26 weeks 2 day!
Total weight gain: 31 pounds so far....and I didn't weigh this week. So sue me!
Maternity clothes?: Still loving the grey's anatomy scrubs....thinking I'll order 1 more set of maternity scrubs to rotate and then buy ones that fit after Avery arrives!
Sleep: Not so great this week....started my 9-9 shifts so I wake up at 4 or 5 and go pee then try to sleep some more.
Cravings: Right now, nothing. I am getting over a bout of food poisioning and haven't recovered an appetite!
Best moment this week: Getting the nursery together and Steve feeling Avery move!
Movement: Almost every day I feel her, Steve has felt her once.
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Having energy to do things. I feel like I have chronic fatigue syndrome and have to budget my energy for work/school/homework/wife duties/church and I feel like I am constantly behind.
Weekly Wisdom: Try to look at the bright side and don't be so hard on yourself. It is nice to be around positive people at work and I've made a couple huge mistakes (both rectified quickly) and then beat myself up for the remainder of the shift.
Milestones: Steve feeling Avery move.
Favorite Moments: Arranging the furniture in Avery's room, getting the room clean and making it a dog free zone, unwrapping her little onesies and putting them in the dresser, making her bed. It looks like a room now!
School update: 1 more test, 2 more small papers, 1 more big paper, 1 poster, and starting my graduate portfolio. I hope to finish one small paper and the poster today!
Blessings,
Jen
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 26 weeks 2 day!
Total weight gain: 31 pounds so far....and I didn't weigh this week. So sue me!
Maternity clothes?: Still loving the grey's anatomy scrubs....thinking I'll order 1 more set of maternity scrubs to rotate and then buy ones that fit after Avery arrives!
Sleep: Not so great this week....started my 9-9 shifts so I wake up at 4 or 5 and go pee then try to sleep some more.
Cravings: Right now, nothing. I am getting over a bout of food poisioning and haven't recovered an appetite!
Best moment this week: Getting the nursery together and Steve feeling Avery move!
Movement: Almost every day I feel her, Steve has felt her once.
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Having energy to do things. I feel like I have chronic fatigue syndrome and have to budget my energy for work/school/homework/wife duties/church and I feel like I am constantly behind.
Weekly Wisdom: Try to look at the bright side and don't be so hard on yourself. It is nice to be around positive people at work and I've made a couple huge mistakes (both rectified quickly) and then beat myself up for the remainder of the shift.
Milestones: Steve feeling Avery move.
Favorite Moments: Arranging the furniture in Avery's room, getting the room clean and making it a dog free zone, unwrapping her little onesies and putting them in the dresser, making her bed. It looks like a room now!
Blessings,
Jen
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
A Busy Week!
Hello Lovely Readers!
Its been a busy week! I worked last Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at my new job in the Emergency Room. I really like it so far!
Friday night we went out with friends to the House Bar. It was fun but bittersweet to say goodbye to our dear friend Sandra who is moving on to a better job but not leaving the city.
Saturday we had a huge family cookout and my father in law smoked ribs! As a barbecue judge, I get really excited about ribs! They were wonderful! It was great to get to see our family and celebrate the fourth of July!
Sunday we went to church, Sekisui, to see my mom, then came home and started assembling the crib! Church had a really touching song and moment where they mirrored Iwo Jima with a group of men out of uniform holding up a cross instead of a flag, and on the other side they had the soldiers with the flag. Not going to lie, I cried a bit. Sunday was a great day, our dear friends Matt and Diana welcomed their precious baby girl into the world! We have been praying for this baby for so long and I can't wait to meet her!
Monday I had to go to clinical, but got out early. We spent some time on the dresser, then I went to see Eclipse! I really enjoyed dinner at Mimi's Cafe then a movie night with the girls!
Tuesday I went to clinical and got out early again. We finished the dresser and got Avery's room cleaned and took some pictures. We finished out the evening with some Mad Men and Steve got to feel Avery move! I can't tell you how it made him feel but I was so thrilled!
Today is my "off" day. I am doing homework and studying for a test that I am taking later tonight. I meant to clean the house but I don't know if I can get it all done. My goals for today are to study and take the test, start on a paper, and complete a poster for a school project. I have two papers due next week as well and only have Sunday after church to work on them so I am getting a bit stressed. So far today I have been lazy and relaxing...I'm starting to have trouble physically keeping up with all that I have to do. It was painfully obvious as we tried to assemble nursery furniture...I don't get up and down as well as I used to!
Please pray for my school...its going to be a breakneck pace until Summer semester ends July 31.
If you know how to refinish a wood chair that has been varnished and recover cushions, I need some advice. Someone gave us a glider for the nursery and it doesn't match at all! I love going into her room but I hate looking at that glider!
Love,
Jen
Its been a busy week! I worked last Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at my new job in the Emergency Room. I really like it so far!
Saturday we had a huge family cookout and my father in law smoked ribs! As a barbecue judge, I get really excited about ribs! They were wonderful! It was great to get to see our family and celebrate the fourth of July!
Sunday we went to church, Sekisui, to see my mom, then came home and started assembling the crib! Church had a really touching song and moment where they mirrored Iwo Jima with a group of men out of uniform holding up a cross instead of a flag, and on the other side they had the soldiers with the flag. Not going to lie, I cried a bit. Sunday was a great day, our dear friends Matt and Diana welcomed their precious baby girl into the world! We have been praying for this baby for so long and I can't wait to meet her!
Today is my "off" day. I am doing homework and studying for a test that I am taking later tonight. I meant to clean the house but I don't know if I can get it all done. My goals for today are to study and take the test, start on a paper, and complete a poster for a school project. I have two papers due next week as well and only have Sunday after church to work on them so I am getting a bit stressed. So far today I have been lazy and relaxing...I'm starting to have trouble physically keeping up with all that I have to do. It was painfully obvious as we tried to assemble nursery furniture...I don't get up and down as well as I used to!
Please pray for my school...its going to be a breakneck pace until Summer semester ends July 31.
If you know how to refinish a wood chair that has been varnished and recover cushions, I need some advice. Someone gave us a glider for the nursery and it doesn't match at all! I love going into her room but I hate looking at that glider!
Love,
Jen
Saturday, July 3, 2010
24 and 25 weeks update! (I'm 25 weeks and 1 day today!)
Hello Lovely Readers!
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school and job countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 25 weeks 1 day!
Total weight gain: 31 pounds so far....I really don't want to talk about it.
Maternity clothes?: Yes. I bought some comfy shoes for clinical (ugly, but comfy) and a couple new dresses. Its too hot in Arkansas to wear pants! I bought 1 set of maternity scrubs and need to order 2 more sets....not sure if I'll order maternity or just "larger" than normal. I am in love with my grey's anatomy navy maternity scrubs!
Sleep: I sleep like the dead until about 4. Then I lay awake wondering if I'm late for work.
Cravings: Nothing in particular...I've had a sweet tooth this week which is unusual for me.
Best moment this week: Starting the new job...It is going well and everyone wants to hear about Avery so I talk about her at every opportunity! A couple girls in the ER are pregnant too and due around the same time, so it's fun to chat (when we have time!)
Movement: When I sit still, or lay down, I feel her. At work or school I am running constantly and I guess I'm not paying attention.
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Being able to get things I drop from the floorboard of my car. Last night I stopped through taco bueno and dropped my debit card and could not reach it. For the life of me. I had to charge it and get the card later. My second day of work I dropped my parking deck card (outside of my car) and had to open the door and get it from the pavement, the parking arm almost hit my roof when I finally drove through, and I was late to work. I also miss walking fast. I just can't. I try and it HURTS.
Weekly Wisdom: If you are unhappy at work, change something. It's just my first week in ER and I love it! I don't know why the Lord kept me at my previous job for so long while I was unhappy.
Milestones: Furniture arrived yesterday! I can't wait to put it together!
Favorite Moments: On my second day of work someone won the daisy award. If you don't know what that is, it's a big deal. http://www.daisyfoundation.org/exnurses.htm One of the coolest things about the Daisy award is that it is given monthly to a nurse who is nominated either by peers or patients, and the whole unit gets Cinnabon! We don't have a Cinnabon in Little Rock, and it is flown in just for the daisy award winner and their team. Anyway, I ate one and felt Avery move with my hand! I have been so excited and anxious for Steve to feel her! I wish I could get another Cinnabon and see if it works again! I would love to win the award, we shall see if it ever happens! Congrats to Roy!
Countdown to ER
3 shifts in the ER complete! Its been so fun, busy, but awesome. I'm learning so much and really enjoy the patients. My IV skills are getting better, but I am still anxious every time I stick someone...I know it hurts and I know I'm not good at it! I love looking up at the clock and realizing its almost time to go home! I have learned I have to eat a big breakfast, most of the time I get to eat around 2 or 3 pm, so since I've been working 7-7 I have had to eat well or risk hypoglycemia or passing out! I don't mind because I am so busy!!!
School countdown
5 weeks down 5 to go...three papers down, two to go, site visit DONE, big paper, clinical case poster presentation, one test done, 2 tests to go, and 95 hours of clinical time! Must start on Portfolio (first section due July 13) and get all my dates together for FALL! I can't wait to finish my masters before this baby gets here!
Thankfulness
I'm thankful for Steve, lazy Saturdays, supportive family, our home, our new pastor Jeff (who is amazing by the way!), feeling our girl, no calls this week about my glucose test, sweet friends who INSIST on time with me, and the opportunity to go to school. I am so thankful for my new job and for all the sweet people who have helped me along so far and given me confidence through their encouragement. I'm thankful that when I ask for prayer I know others are praying for me. I'm so thankful for family who loves us enough to support us in every way as they feel led. I'm thankful our furniture is here for Avery, I am so looking forward to making her bed! I'm thankful for the fourth of July and all it represents, thankful to live in a country like America. I'm thankful that Steve took a couple days off next week so he can rest. I'm thankful most of all for Christ who loves me and gave himself for me and for everyone.
Love,
Jen
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school and job countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 25 weeks 1 day!
Total weight gain: 31 pounds so far....I really don't want to talk about it.
Maternity clothes?: Yes. I bought some comfy shoes for clinical (ugly, but comfy) and a couple new dresses. Its too hot in Arkansas to wear pants! I bought 1 set of maternity scrubs and need to order 2 more sets....not sure if I'll order maternity or just "larger" than normal. I am in love with my grey's anatomy navy maternity scrubs!
Sleep: I sleep like the dead until about 4. Then I lay awake wondering if I'm late for work.
Cravings: Nothing in particular...I've had a sweet tooth this week which is unusual for me.
Best moment this week: Starting the new job...It is going well and everyone wants to hear about Avery so I talk about her at every opportunity! A couple girls in the ER are pregnant too and due around the same time, so it's fun to chat (when we have time!)
Movement: When I sit still, or lay down, I feel her. At work or school I am running constantly and I guess I'm not paying attention.
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Being able to get things I drop from the floorboard of my car. Last night I stopped through taco bueno and dropped my debit card and could not reach it. For the life of me. I had to charge it and get the card later. My second day of work I dropped my parking deck card (outside of my car) and had to open the door and get it from the pavement, the parking arm almost hit my roof when I finally drove through, and I was late to work. I also miss walking fast. I just can't. I try and it HURTS.
Weekly Wisdom: If you are unhappy at work, change something. It's just my first week in ER and I love it! I don't know why the Lord kept me at my previous job for so long while I was unhappy.
Milestones: Furniture arrived yesterday! I can't wait to put it together!
Favorite Moments: On my second day of work someone won the daisy award. If you don't know what that is, it's a big deal. http://www.daisyfoundation.org/exnurses.htm One of the coolest things about the Daisy award is that it is given monthly to a nurse who is nominated either by peers or patients, and the whole unit gets Cinnabon! We don't have a Cinnabon in Little Rock, and it is flown in just for the daisy award winner and their team. Anyway, I ate one and felt Avery move with my hand! I have been so excited and anxious for Steve to feel her! I wish I could get another Cinnabon and see if it works again! I would love to win the award, we shall see if it ever happens! Congrats to Roy!
Countdown to ER
3 shifts in the ER complete! Its been so fun, busy, but awesome. I'm learning so much and really enjoy the patients. My IV skills are getting better, but I am still anxious every time I stick someone...I know it hurts and I know I'm not good at it! I love looking up at the clock and realizing its almost time to go home! I have learned I have to eat a big breakfast, most of the time I get to eat around 2 or 3 pm, so since I've been working 7-7 I have had to eat well or risk hypoglycemia or passing out! I don't mind because I am so busy!!!
School countdown
5 weeks down 5 to go...three papers down, two to go, site visit DONE, big paper, clinical case poster presentation, one test done, 2 tests to go, and 95 hours of clinical time! Must start on Portfolio (first section due July 13) and get all my dates together for FALL! I can't wait to finish my masters before this baby gets here!
Thankfulness
I'm thankful for Steve, lazy Saturdays, supportive family, our home, our new pastor Jeff (who is amazing by the way!), feeling our girl, no calls this week about my glucose test, sweet friends who INSIST on time with me, and the opportunity to go to school. I am so thankful for my new job and for all the sweet people who have helped me along so far and given me confidence through their encouragement. I'm thankful that when I ask for prayer I know others are praying for me. I'm so thankful for family who loves us enough to support us in every way as they feel led. I'm thankful our furniture is here for Avery, I am so looking forward to making her bed! I'm thankful for the fourth of July and all it represents, thankful to live in a country like America. I'm thankful that Steve took a couple days off next week so he can rest. I'm thankful most of all for Christ who loves me and gave himself for me and for everyone.
Love,
Jen
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
23 weeks and 4 days update!
Hello Lovely Readers!
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school and job countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 23 weeks 4 days!
Total weight gain: 20 pounds so far....ugh! But I haven't weighed since week 21!
Maternity clothes?: I'm transitioning to dresses and comfy shoes for clinical, and I need to buy new scrubs for my new job....debating maternity clothes vs. size or two larger scrubs.
Sleep: Slept well last night for the first time in weeks! Still having issues but praying for relief!
Cravings: Mexican
Best moment this week: Laying down for bed last night and feeling Avery move. I was 100% sure this time, for the first time!
Movement: Last night I was SURE! Hoping Steve will get to feel her soon!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Coffee. So. Badly. I miss my daily wake up call!
Weekly Wisdom: Keep mom out of stores...she is getting a bit crazy shopping for this girl!
Milestones: Ordered furniture last night!
Favorite Moments: Buying baby clothes with mom, hanging them up in the nursery, and showing everyone who comes over the quilt and bedding and clothes!
Countdown to ER
2 shifts left in IR...no more call....got my ER schedule and preceptor and have my dates until September so we can plan showers!!
School countdown
4 weeks down 6 to go...two paper down, 3 to go, site visit DONE, big paper, clinical case poster presentation, one test done, 2 tests to go, and 125 hours of clinical time! Must start on Portfolio (first section due July 13) and get all my dates together for FALL! I can't wait to finish my masters before this baby gets here!
Thankfulness
I'm so glad my husband supports me and prays for me. I'm so glad God has gifted us with the opportunity to be parents soon and the opportunity for me to go to school. I'm thankful that God has gifted me with an easy pregnancy so far and the finances to buy what we need for Avery so far.
Love,
Jen
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school and job countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 23 weeks 4 days!
Total weight gain: 20 pounds so far....ugh! But I haven't weighed since week 21!
Maternity clothes?: I'm transitioning to dresses and comfy shoes for clinical, and I need to buy new scrubs for my new job....debating maternity clothes vs. size or two larger scrubs.
Sleep: Slept well last night for the first time in weeks! Still having issues but praying for relief!
Cravings: Mexican
Best moment this week: Laying down for bed last night and feeling Avery move. I was 100% sure this time, for the first time!
Movement: Last night I was SURE! Hoping Steve will get to feel her soon!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Coffee. So. Badly. I miss my daily wake up call!
Weekly Wisdom: Keep mom out of stores...she is getting a bit crazy shopping for this girl!
Milestones: Ordered furniture last night!
Favorite Moments: Buying baby clothes with mom, hanging them up in the nursery, and showing everyone who comes over the quilt and bedding and clothes!
Countdown to ER
2 shifts left in IR...no more call....got my ER schedule and preceptor and have my dates until September so we can plan showers!!
School countdown
4 weeks down 6 to go...two paper down, 3 to go, site visit DONE, big paper, clinical case poster presentation, one test done, 2 tests to go, and 125 hours of clinical time! Must start on Portfolio (first section due July 13) and get all my dates together for FALL! I can't wait to finish my masters before this baby gets here!
Thankfulness
I'm so glad my husband supports me and prays for me. I'm so glad God has gifted us with the opportunity to be parents soon and the opportunity for me to go to school. I'm thankful that God has gifted me with an easy pregnancy so far and the finances to buy what we need for Avery so far.
Love,
Jen
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
22 weeks and 4 days update!
Hello Lovely Readers!
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school and job countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 22 weeks 4 days!
Total weight gain: 20 pounds so far....ugh!
Maternity clothes?: All I'm wearing....not even attempting regular clothes since I found out about the 20 lb wt gain...on the plus side, I have only gained 5 lbs more than I have ever weighed!
Sleep: Never enough. Since I went back to school three weeks ago, I can't get enough rest and ALWAYS have a headache.
Cravings: foood......doesn't matter what kind.
Best moment this week: Shopping with mom Saturday. Can't wait for the stroller blanket and diaper cover to come in! I'll take pictures!
Movement: 99% sure I felt it!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Being able to walk fast....I am starting to really slow down due to SI joint pain and pelvic pain
Weekly Wisdom: DO NOT spend money on baby stuff. DO NOT spend money on baby stuff. I am so tempted to buy the crib pillow ($38) and I need to recover and paint the glider!
Milestones: Feeling her move, for 99% sure this time.
Favorite Moments: Picking up the FREE glider from a friend (we will have to paint it and recover the cushions...but it was free!) Shopping with mom for a stroller blanket and diaper cover, getting sweet baby clothes from my brother and his wife, and getting the crib quilt and extra sheet in from pottery barn! I can't wait to order furniture this WEEKEND!!!!
Countdown to ER
5 shifts left in IR...no more call....still waiting on my ER schedule but I should start on June 29!
School countdown
3 weeks down 7 to go...one paper down, 4 to go, site visit DONE, big paper, clinical case poster presentation, 3 tests, and 133 hours of clinical time! (Must take one test this week and get one paper done....need to do the paper tonight!) Must start on Portfolio (first section due July 13) and get all my dates together for FALL! I can't wait to finish my masters before this baby gets here!
Love you,
Jen
Here is the semi-weekly update along with school and job countdowns! Please pray for me as I transition jobs!
Pregnancy update
How far along? 22 weeks 4 days!
Total weight gain: 20 pounds so far....ugh!
Maternity clothes?: All I'm wearing....not even attempting regular clothes since I found out about the 20 lb wt gain...on the plus side, I have only gained 5 lbs more than I have ever weighed!
Sleep: Never enough. Since I went back to school three weeks ago, I can't get enough rest and ALWAYS have a headache.
Cravings: foood......doesn't matter what kind.
Best moment this week: Shopping with mom Saturday. Can't wait for the stroller blanket and diaper cover to come in! I'll take pictures!
Movement: 99% sure I felt it!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: none yet, thank God!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Being able to walk fast....I am starting to really slow down due to SI joint pain and pelvic pain
Weekly Wisdom: DO NOT spend money on baby stuff. DO NOT spend money on baby stuff. I am so tempted to buy the crib pillow ($38) and I need to recover and paint the glider!
Milestones: Feeling her move, for 99% sure this time.
Favorite Moments: Picking up the FREE glider from a friend (we will have to paint it and recover the cushions...but it was free!) Shopping with mom for a stroller blanket and diaper cover, getting sweet baby clothes from my brother and his wife, and getting the crib quilt and extra sheet in from pottery barn! I can't wait to order furniture this WEEKEND!!!!
Countdown to ER
5 shifts left in IR...no more call....still waiting on my ER schedule but I should start on June 29!
School countdown
3 weeks down 7 to go...one paper down, 4 to go, site visit DONE, big paper, clinical case poster presentation, 3 tests, and 133 hours of clinical time! (Must take one test this week and get one paper done....need to do the paper tonight!) Must start on Portfolio (first section due July 13) and get all my dates together for FALL! I can't wait to finish my masters before this baby gets here!
Love you,
Jen
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Changes in Plans....Memphis and Baby Shopping!
Hello Lovely Readers!
So Friday was our 5th wedding anniversary! We celebrated by working then having dinner at 1620 and exchanging cards.
Saturday we headed to Memphis to spend some time together shopping and eating out. We started at the Pottery Barn Kids outlet, since my bedding (see previous post) was taken off sale....
And we found some! It's not the same but is $100 cheaper once we order the quilt that was not at the outlet!
We bought the bumper, sheet, and crib skirt for $89! It was originally $159 and is on the website for $129.
We ordered the quilt and an extra sheet...I am trying to decide if the quilted pillow (immediately above) is worth $38 plus shipping (monogrammed and with the pillow insert).
We then went to the Williams Sonoma outlet and back to pottery barn. Steve got the great white square dinner plates he has wanted for years!
Then we headed to the soccer store and Steve got a goalie jersey, shorts, and new socks. He was thrilled and it was his anniversary/birthday present!
After that we headed to Bartlett/Cordova/Germantown to shop. We went in search of the Nike store and ended up at the factory, then back to Dick's sporting goods hunting for a team USA world cup jersey. They were all smalls or mediums :(
We went to a really awesome baby story called Baby Time, but everything was SOOOOO expensive. We did make some decisions about changing table vs. dresser, hutch vs. shelving, colors, and brands. It was nice to have Steve's input!
Then to Joe's Crab Shack! Steve has been talking about it all week!
He was so excited!
Yumm!
I got coconut shrimp, tilapia, a crab cake, and veggies and rice!
After we ate, I dragged Steve to Babies R Us. They pretty much had what we have here in LR so we left pretty quickly.
We then went to the mall and got about halfway around before it closed. Then to sleep!
This morning we got up (too early) and ate at Waffle House, then stopped at PetSmart and tried to shop, but all the stores were closed. We walked through Big Lots and decided to get on the road.
Here are pictures of the actual bedding we bought and few sweet things!
The sheet....I ordered an extra when we ordered the quilt!
The bed skirt!
The bumper unrolled!
The other set we found at PBK was the B is for Bunny set and we fell in love with this sweet rabbit!
A steal for $12!
We went to GAP and Steve picked out these onesies. I know they were overpriced at $18, but I thought it was so sweet he picked them out!!!
So here are the other things I now want for her room!
I love these mirrors! It would be great to find them for a better price! (pbk website)
These hooks are so sweet! Unfortunately they are also almost $20 a piece....let's find them somewhere else!!
I love pottery barn baskets! The bedding has some pink gingham so I am on the hunt for pink gingham and white! I WILL NOT pay pottery barn prices for these!
I will find these shelves for cheaper! I love the items on them and how they are arranged!
I know these first year frames are so cute! I will have to keep looking for this too....I don't want to pay $49 for it!
These art prints are on Etsy for $15...I may have to splurge after I see how the room is coming together!
Another Etsy find...$5 a piece. I could do that, right??
So more changes....I convinced Steve to go with a white crib and dresser! Yay!
Here is my new pick for crib and dresser!
I'm still on the hunt for an upholstered glider. Help!!!!
Love,
Jen
So Friday was our 5th wedding anniversary! We celebrated by working then having dinner at 1620 and exchanging cards.
Saturday we headed to Memphis to spend some time together shopping and eating out. We started at the Pottery Barn Kids outlet, since my bedding (see previous post) was taken off sale....
And we found some! It's not the same but is $100 cheaper once we order the quilt that was not at the outlet!
We ordered the quilt and an extra sheet...I am trying to decide if the quilted pillow (immediately above) is worth $38 plus shipping (monogrammed and with the pillow insert).
We then went to the Williams Sonoma outlet and back to pottery barn. Steve got the great white square dinner plates he has wanted for years!
Then we headed to the soccer store and Steve got a goalie jersey, shorts, and new socks. He was thrilled and it was his anniversary/birthday present!
After that we headed to Bartlett/Cordova/Germantown to shop. We went in search of the Nike store and ended up at the factory, then back to Dick's sporting goods hunting for a team USA world cup jersey. They were all smalls or mediums :(
We went to a really awesome baby story called Baby Time, but everything was SOOOOO expensive. We did make some decisions about changing table vs. dresser, hutch vs. shelving, colors, and brands. It was nice to have Steve's input!
Then to Joe's Crab Shack! Steve has been talking about it all week!
After we ate, I dragged Steve to Babies R Us. They pretty much had what we have here in LR so we left pretty quickly.
We then went to the mall and got about halfway around before it closed. Then to sleep!
This morning we got up (too early) and ate at Waffle House, then stopped at PetSmart and tried to shop, but all the stores were closed. We walked through Big Lots and decided to get on the road.
A steal for $12!
So here are the other things I now want for her room!
So more changes....I convinced Steve to go with a white crib and dresser! Yay!
Here is my new pick for crib and dresser!
I love the Graco Victoria Crib!!! It is $200 at walmart.com and converts to a full size bed!
I also love this Graco three drawer dresser! I can just see her changing pad on it now with shelves above! It is $290!
I'm still on the hunt for an upholstered glider. Help!!!!
Love,
Jen
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