Preparing for a new arrival in 2011

wendz86 · 5 March 2011 at 3:00PM

Well not much planned this weekend.

OH put the cot together this morning so that is now up in our room. Looks really lovely.

We went on a little walk to Dunhelm Mill and got some sheets and a fleece blanket for baby. Also saw a nice cot set of bedding but they didn't have all the bits but we have ordered it now online and my sister is getting it for us for a present which is lovely of her. Can't use it till baby is older but will be good to have it ready.

wendz86 · 6 March 2011 at 3:28PM

Afternoon,

Went on a bit of a walk into town today by the canal which was quite nice as it is sunny. We went to Primark and got a new set of towels, can finally throw mine away which I have had since uni! Also went into Peacocks and got a light dressing gown and some black jogging bottoms for my hospital bag. Was tempted by a couple of sleepsuits in the sale too, probably got far too many now!

We went into starbucks and had a drink and cake as I was a bit knackered after the walk.

Haven't got that much money left for the month now but I have almost everything for baby so should be fine. Just need to be careful!

yukkibear · 6 March 2011 at 4:52PM

You can never have enough sleepsuits. Not long to go now is it, hope you're resting well

OrangeFairy · 7 March 2011 at 12:52PM

Won't be long now!!! My sister in Law had a baby boy on thursday - Nathan James 7lb 10oz. My first Nephew!! Had lots of cuddles yesterday

Make sure you savour every age- i look at my girlies now and wonder where the last 8 years have gone

Well done on being very organised with getting everything you need! xx

wendz86 · 7 March 2011 at 8:29PM

We are getting the car back at long last tomorrow yay, just in time for my hospital appointment Wed. Would have been a nightmare getting trains etc. Not sure how much it will cost so fingers crossed for not too much.

I managed to redeem for £25 from a survey site today so that will go in maternity fund when it arrives. Also did a text survey this week which means I am almost up to a £10 redemption on another site.

Yukki - I am probably not resting as much as i should be , as doing Micheal jackson game on the wii last night lol.

Kel - aww how lovely, bet was nice having cuddles. I bet the time goes so quick with little ones so i will try and savour it as much as i can.

wendz86 · 8 March 2011 at 1:52PM

OH has car back, was £400 for the part. They didn't charge us for labour which is good considering how long they had it for! Takes my tiny maternity fund down again but at least we aren't going into debt.

wendz86 · 11 March 2011 at 7:18PM

I am not doing too bad with the money this week. I withdrew myself £40 for spends and still have over half left.

Tomorrow OH will be asleep most the day as he is working tonight so I am going to entertain myself. I am going over to Dunhelm Mill to pick up the bedding my sister ordered me for baby. I also am going to have a look at filling out the census.

Sunday we have our antenatal class and tour of hospital. Need to decide whether i want baby in main hospital or birthing centre part. I am leaning towards birthing centre so we will see what that is like.

I also have Monday off work which is nice, only three more weeks left there now!

wendz86 · 12 March 2011 at 1:05PM

I picked up the bedding this morning. Is really lovely, so will have to thank my sister when she is back from her holiday. It is from this range: http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/bedding/nursery-bedding/vintage-rose-bedlinen/ Won't be able to use till baby is older but looking forward to when we do.

I also popped into Sainsburys and got a few bits for lunch etc.

Also taken recycling out,taken letters for landlord to the letting agent and had a bit of a clean of the kitchen. Need to do the floor in there but am making my lunch first.