Fluffy Mail

I love me some fluffy mail, and I love it even more when it is unexpected!!!

I was contacted by a really nice gal on one of my pregnancy forums who had offered to send me some cloth diapers that were given to her that she had tried out but just weren't the right fit for her. She offered them to me for just the sjipping. Of course this momma couldn't pass this up!! We had discussed it but never finalized anything, I figured she waiting until we knew the sex since she had some girly diapers too!

Well lookie what I got


Prefold and Snappy, Blue Thirsties cover, Under the Nile fitted, and a FuzziBunz w/ insert!!

Some nice looking fluff if I say so myself! Thanks Ashley!!


I am so excited to add these to our stash which is all GDiapers at the moment!!



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Mommy & Daddy went shopping!

Yesterday when we found out the sex of our baby girl we high tailed it over to Target after breakfast with my Dad & Ruthie. Nick and I wanted to buy her an outfit or two. Well they didn't really have anything we were in love with other than some tights on clearance. So we picked those up of course! As mentioned before I am a consignment/yard sale/gently used kind of gal ;O) there is nothing some detergent, soap & water, or vinegar can't clean! Anyways I headed to the latest consignment sale last night with my nephew, his g/f, and their little baby Brayden in search of some deals! Of course I found some! I found this amazing little play gym with a cute little swnging musical bird for $4.00, yes, you read right 4 bucks! I was ecstatic and it even still had working batteries!! I picked up a few clothes as well, bottle cooler, and formula/rice dispenser, oh yes and some $5 maternity capris for momma!


Here are our goodies for the day






This morning Nick and I were talking and we decided we would go to another Target so we could update our registry and look for an outfit that the two of us picked out together. He is so sweet ;O) We came home with some goodies off the clearance rack!
3 cute dress, a bikini and cover up, and a sweet little hat!!

Here are some pics of all the clothes we have so far for her including a UK onsie I have had for years and some clothes my mom had picked up used a couple years back!



After seeing this tote last week it gt me thinking about a diaper bag...I love to change out my purses so often I figured breking that habit might be hard. So I decided to forgo the very expensive diaper bag, register for a diaper changing kit (pad and wipes case) amd get this tote

I think it is great and the price was even berrer $3.75!!! I think it works for Spring-Fall. In the winter I would probably get another, but then again maybe not, just depends what I find on clearance around that time ;O)

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Must Haves

Thanks to a fellow blogger I have been introduced to some of the cutest kids stuff ever...

Here are my must haves from several places!

Girl:
















Boy:
















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My thoughts...

This one is for you Anne :O)

I have been requested to maybe post some of the things that I researched and my likes. So here are some things that we are choosing to do/buy some may be a bit different than what the norm is!

1st and foremost we are using a hybrid diaper called Gdiapers. If you are not sure what a hybrid is here is a quick explanation in my words-A cross between a disposable and cloth diaper. You have the option to use cloth inserts or biodegradable insert called a flushie in a Gpant(outer shell of diaper) The flushies can be flushed down the toilet, trashed, or composted. We will mostly be cloth diapering when home and when out and about or traveling we will be using the flushies! We are not opposed to other cloth diapers and if I come across a good deal, you bet I will be all over that! So far we have purchased 6 diapers, 8 liners, and 6 inserts. My mom and I will be making a lot more inserts on my trip to CA and cannot wait to start a fun little sewing project with her!

I will be breastfeeding, God willing. I will be a SAHM and will be combining breast & pump for sheer convenience as well as bonding for daddy & baby. I will not be getting an electric pump that is expensive and gets mediocre reviews. I have talked to a lot of SAHM who have used both manual & high end electric and listened to their thoughts and I feel that manual will be the way to go for me. If I find out otherwise then I will splurge on a boob sucking machine. As far as my recommendations, I am still undecided on the Lanisoh manual or the Medula. If you have heard anything or used either that would possibly sway my judgment I am all ears (or eye's in the blog world).

We will be using the Playtex Nurser Drop-In system. At first hubby was hesitant of the drop in part, but after I showed him research he was on board. Plus that means less washing :O) I am hoping baby will not fight me on that one! We will be warming bottles with warm water or on stove. We do not own a microwave (even though they say not to put it in there most people do). We did purchase a car bottle warmer on clearance.

We will be using a used carseat. Chicco Keyfit 22. It is less than a year old and has only been used a few times. Yes, I know this is a huge no no for some people, but for us it worked out perfectly and know where it has been.

I am not a travel system gal at all. I wanted a jogging stroller and an umbrella /ultra-lightweight stroller. After doing some research I still had not found anything that was perfect! I really wanted something I could use w/ little one early on but knew I wouldn't be needing it too often since I wanted to use a carrier as well. It so happens my mom picked up a gently used Graco at a yard sale she couldn't pass up. So it looks like that is what we will be using :O) I am pleased because it is lightweight, fully reclines, & maneuvers well.

For more on the stroller and car seat including pics click here

Hmmm let's see what else! Bathing is still in the research process. I hear/read mixed things on just about everything! We don't have much storage so I am not sure yet. I was thinking the sponge option but just not sure.

When the times comes we will be making our own baby food. I cannot wait to start experimenting on that one ;O)

We are planning on hopefully borrowing or buying used as much as we can as far as exercausers and play gyms as well as swing and bouncer! These things are just so short term and I cannot imagine dishing out the cash for those!

If I think of anything else I will be sure to blog!


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Good Finds!

I headed out to some yard sales on Saturday with some friends! Ericka is expecting in August and Amy has a 13 month old. It was so much fun looking at all the baby stuff! Amy was a huge help when Ericka and I both would hold up random weird looking baby items with puzzled looks on our faces. I scored a few things that were actually on my registry!! I also got a few maternity clothes!!

My mom on the other hand was busting at the seams to buy something. She called me from CA about the time all the yard sales were ending here complaining that she wanted to buy stuff & couldn't because we were still unaware of the sex. *Holy run on sentence) As we were discussing this she ran across a Graco Quattro Tour Stroller that was in "mint" condition! She scored it for a a Jackson! What a score!! Here is the pic she sent:


We initially were just looking for a jogging stroller and a lightweight one for quick trips. I am not a fan of the travel stroller...but I suppose you cannot pass that up for $20! So I probably won't be getting a jogging stroller unless I find that one horribly hard to push! We scored our brand new Chicco Keyfit car seat for a measly $50 and in stores it is $190!! So I must say $70 for our stroller & car seat (well we only paid the $50) not too shabby!!!!


I cannot wait to find out the sex to tear some yard sales up with the girls again!! Thankfully we have all summer!!!!


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Bargains!!!

I headed out yesterday in search of jeans that fit well. I headed to Burlington Coat Factory where I was shicked to find the most expensive pair of maternity jeans were 16.99!!! Compared to 25+ everywhere else unless on sale for like 19.99!!! I scored a pair of perfectly fitting jeans for $6.49 and some super comfy and cute shirts for 4.49, yes read that correctly!!! I was in heaven!!! I headed to JCP to return the $ jeans and found a maternity skirt for $10 and 2 really cute tops one for %5 the other for $2! Let me just say how happy I am that "tunics" are in style, so hopefully I will not have to drape myself in tents during this pregnancy!!!

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