Our Baby Box

I am nervous. Completely wound up over this ultrasound. So, as an attempt to keep myself busy, I thought I'd blog about our baby box.

This is it! I figured I could catalog the contents here, in case anyone was curious what we've already picked up.

- 10 Onesies: red, brown stripe, turtle pattern, red adjustable, red stripe long sleeve, pack of 5 white.
- 2 Sleep sacks
- 1 Pajama sleeper, green stripe
- 2 Pants, yellow and green
- 2 Shirts, blue and white
- 6 Pairs of Socks, white, gray stripe
- 1 Sweater, green
- Lavender scented baby powder
- Rubber Duckie
- 2 Stuffed animals, dog and bear
- Baby spoons
- Crochet lightweight afghan

There are also a pair of red velvet dress shoes for a toddler and the tshirt my mom made for me at age 3 (yes, that would be wayyyyyy back in the 1970's) that says "Super Linnea".

Other than those things, I am currently working on knit and crochet projects as follows:
- Large red afghan
- Leggings
- Cable knit pullover sweater
- Jacket
- Sun hat
- Booties

My mother has already picked up a Snugli sling for us. She and my stepfather have graciously offered to acquire a crib for us, as well. Ketchup has offered her all-in-one playpen/bassinet/changing pad.  Dangerbutt is crocheting a blankie also.

And that's where we are.

Now, I know it is extremely uncouth to discuss gifts when you are the one on the receiving end. But let's be honest here: people give baby gifts. They love being a part of that new life, and I love the idea of having that little reminder of their kindness to help get through the first few months of new motherhood.  That said, in my typical manner of being nothing less than direct, I will tell you all that *if* you are thinking about giving us a baby gift, or want ideas for the future baby shower (Dangerbutt and Sunshine are in charge of that, btw), then please feel free to use this list as a starting point. We have no receiving blankets/burp cloths, bibs, layettes, gloves, newborn hats, or pacifiers. Gift certificates are absolutely welcome. And please understand - we do not expect gifts. We are just trying to balance etiquette with realism. I'm a person who would rather know up front - I don't find it offensive to have someone tell me what they need so that I can give them a gift that is useful and wanted. I'm gonna give them that gift anyway, or I wouldn't be asking. So why not give them something they need? That's where this is coming from; please understand I wouldn't be tacky if I didn't believe it to be more sensible than being polite in this case.

Those of you who have been moms, feel free to comment here with ideas of what I might like to have or can't live without. I am open to suggestions and appreciate your expertise!

Well, that killed half an hour. Yay! If I go shower, then take my time getting ready, that should knock out another 30-45. Rick should be home by then, and Shady's vet appointment is at 3pm, which should work out.... perfectly!