Happy to know it's good for something

Just read the headline. It says it all.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28072038/

MOMS, I NEED YOU

So Greg's cousin did this on her blog, and I really enjoyed reading it and found it helpful.

I'm starting the whole baby registry and bargin hunting thing and I would like to know what experienced moms have found/find useful, and what they really could have done without. I'm going to attempt to get the things that I can really use. We don't have a lot of space in our apartment, and the chances of moving around a bit in the next couples years are highly likely. So if you will, moms, please post any personal purchasing tips that you have. Or you can email me, nordstromemily@yahoo.com.


Oh and a more specific question, I have been looking into Happy Heiny diapers, has anyone used the cloth pocket diapers? I know they are an initial investment, but possibly well worth it.

Due Date

So we are looking at March 5 as the due date, the real due date is March 16, but I'm going early. Some people already know, but because I have a weird blood clotting gene- Leiden Factor V, I have to get shots every night to thin my blood. Because of this, my doctor is timing everything -being on the shots, coming off, having the baby, getting back on the shots. So as a result I have to be induced. So March 5 is it; at least that is what our Doctor told us to plan on. I'll have to admit, it is nice to schedule the birth around Greg's crazy school schedule. We won't have any surprises before a mid-term this way, and he can let his professors know in advance.

I have learned some things about pregnancy now that I am in the middle of it. Let me share a few.

1- I don't like the term Preggo or Preggers. I can only compare hearing it to chewing tin foil. If you like them, I'm sorry, but honestly, it just sounds so white trash. (Now I know as I'm writing this, that some people I really like have used these words with me...don't worry, I don't think less of you. I'll probably just call you white trash behind your back :) Kidding.)

2- I didn't really understand the idea of my body becoming public property until I started to show. I've heard it from many woman and had fair warning, but I don't think anything prepares you for all the out stretched hands that seem to come for you. It is still me. Granted there is some weird wiggling feeling always going on, but the outside part is all me.

3- Strangers just assume you are a nice person when you are pregnant...and that you want to be their best friend, and tell them all about your entire life...if you have a tummy. It is so funny to me. I had a total stranger garage sale lady give me her phone number so she could come over and "be a grandma". And no, she wasn't a cute white-haired woman that smelled like moth balls and peppermint, she was really odd, and kind of creepy.

4- People like to feed you. I don't know why this happens. I seem to get first dibs at work, special treat surprises, and a total waiver to eat whatever I want...like I have no consequences or something. Maybe people assume that if they feed you, they have somehow taken part in you stomach growing that much more. Then when they reach out to touch your belly, it is more like they are touching part of some stock they have purchased. I don't know.

5- I forget everything, trip over everything (not entirely new), and I'm still trying to figure out how the female body can do half the things it does. In many ways, I am more fascinated then anything.

6- Advice. People love to give advice. This was something I was fully anticipating, and honestly, I don't mind. I really like hearing from people what they've learned, so advise away. I may not use all the info people share, but at least I'm getting an idea of my options.

7- I'll have to say, one thing I love is how excited people are for you. I love that we live in a country where people love babies. I know how excited I am, and Greg is, but to hear it from other people just makes it that much better...and I appreciate the kind words. Especially at work. I thought people would be annoyed that I was pregnant, but they have been the most supportive. Perhaps it is cause none of them are from Mormon land, and don't see babies all the times like a lot of us do.

I am so excited to be a mom, I can't believe how quickly it is coming on. I feel like I am going to be pregnant for another year...but no.

Life is good.

Normally I like to see photos on blogs, but I don't really have any relating to this. However, Greg and I did have our 2 year anniversary last month. Should have blogged, but you know, I'm pregnant. I forget. So here is a picture before we went out to dinner. I love him. We ate great food, and had great company together.