This was a great way to pass the time. It was fun to read how Gemma was growing and developing each month. I might even read it with the next baby(s).
Exercise - I didn't always feel like it, but it did make me feel better and my delivery was easier because of it. Gemma was used to me "working out" and so her heart rate did not drop at all during labor and delivery! (I pretty much stuck to the treadmill, elliptical, and yoga.)
PEDICURES! (There is the best place in Tualatin! Need to go back soon!)
Water bottles - I have never drank so much water in my life!
Moisturizing Cream - I used this along with the oil towards the end of my pregnancy. I would put it on after a shower just where my skin seemed tight. I only have one little stretch mark right by my belly button! (and I got it the last couple days I was prego - too bad
I went over my due date . . .)
The Bobby Prego Pillow - I didn't use it for my head to sleep on like in the picture, but really helped take the pressure off my hips.
This little light was great for those late night feedings. Just bright enough for me to see and not bright enough to wake up the hubby.
This feeding pillow is called 'Mybrestfriend'. I love how it stayed put unlike the boppy. It has nice back support and a little pocket for a pacifier or burp rag . . .
I loved this bathtub! Little babies are so slippery! It is a comfy mesh material. I would put it in the big bath tub and fill it up just so that Gemma had a little water coming through the mesh to keep her warm. Then we put a blanket over it and used for a little seat for months!
Perfect for babies face. Gemma had some redness for a little while and my mom picked me up some of this from Nordstrom and Gemma hasn't been red since!
PJ's with no feet/zippers/buttons. These were so nice for the late night diaper changes!
The Woombie! Baby stays asleep and feels all secure just like their still in the womb!
Tylor rocks Gemma every night and when we first came home from the hospital I was in this chair all the time!
Yesterday we were sitting in the office (me at the computer and Tylor on the floor with Gemma) when I heard Tylor say "your chap-stick smells good". I then had a quiet little laugh to myself since my chap-stick has glitter in it and Tylor had already put it on. Right when I was about to say something Tylor turned the chap-stick just the right way to see "True Shimmer; something he hadn't noticed before he put it on. I could hardly even see the sparkles, but he wiped it off right away anyways. I guess that will teach him to use my things with out asking first ;)
Last Saturday Nicole and I went to the zoo with her friend and all our babies! We all had a good time. It was so nice to be outside and enjoy the sunshine, which was in poor little Gemma's face . . .
So excited to see the animals! (She actually likes people watching more than the animals.)
Ava and Mommy (Nicole)
The girls riding a baby elephant just for their Auntie Alyssa.
Gem's best animal impression.
Ava just wore a mask, but didn't really like it!
The girls - all cute in their strollers.
This was a great way to pass the time. It was fun to read how Gemma was growing and developing each month. I might even read it with the next baby(s).
Exercise - I didn't always feel like it, but it did make me feel better and my delivery was easier because of it. Gemma was used to me "working out" and so her heart rate did not drop at all during labor and delivery! (I pretty much stuck to the treadmill, elliptical, and yoga.)
PEDICURES! (There is the best place in Tualatin! Need to go back soon!)
Water bottles - I have never drank so much water in my life!
Moisturizing Cream - I used this along with the oil towards the end of my pregnancy. I would put it on after a shower just where my skin seemed tight. I only have one little stretch mark right by my belly button! (and I got it the last couple days I was prego - too bad
This little light was great for those late night feedings. Just bright enough for me to see and not bright enough to wake up the hubby.
I loved this bathtub! Little babies are so slippery! It is a comfy mesh material. I would put it in the big bath tub and fill it up just so that Gemma had a little water coming through the mesh to keep her warm. Then we put a blanket over it and used for a little seat for months!
Perfect for babies face. Gemma had some redness for a little while and my mom picked me up some of this from Nordstrom and Gemma hasn't been red since!
PJ's with no feet/zippers/buttons. These were so nice for the late night diaper changes!
The Woombie! Baby stays asleep and feels all secure just like their still in the womb!
Tylor rocks Gemma every night and when we first came home from the hospital I was in this chair all the time!