So much to buy!

AJ and I haven't bought anything yet, but once we find out what sex this little booger is we'll be on one big shopping spree. There is so much information out there and it tends to get very overwhelming. I love sites like Pinterest because tons of moms pin great advice, products, ideas and all sorts of cuteness. Today, during my very busy work day, I found a pin that actually provided a link to the right website. This is one of those pins that says "Pin now, read later...trust me you won't regret it." So that's exactly what I did. Again, during my exhausting work schedule I found the time to "read later". This pin led me to the most amazing site I've come across so far. Lucie's List is a survival guide for new moms. I'm so happy I stumbled across it prior to registering because her first page is designated to Baby Registry Essentials. Lucie's List is written by Lucie's mom, Meg and she's honest and real. I love the way she writes it like it is. She's provided excellent reviews on her top choices for things like strollers, bouncers, bath time, etc. She actually tries out each of her products by owning them or using them a Baby Expos. Her reviews include the price of each item, her advice from personal experience and a lot of links for instructional videos. I've known that there was so much we were going to need, but now I feel a bit more confident that we'll be able to handle it and make good purchases. The best part about her site is when you sign up she sends you her personal baby registry for our future baby shower.

Another site I've been obsessed with since we first found out is Little Baby Garvin's blog. I can't say enough about how obsessed I am! This is the site that all of those amazing chalkboard weekly bump updates are pinned from. That's how I originally came across the site and was hooked ever since. She's another one who's just down to earth and real. I don't want to hear all the medical stuff sometimes. Yes, I need to read about all of that, but I also want the perspective from a real mom and not just a book written by a Dr. This is the actual blog that inspired me to start a blog for my friends and family to follow. I'm not as cleaver, but at least you're getting me.

So there's a supersitition I've heard that you can't buy for the baby (either the parent's or friends and family) until at least 14-15 weeks. This blows!! This Christmas will be interesting because I can't really ask for clothes because I'm inbetween everything right now. Also, not sure if my parents or friends feel comfortable already buying things for the baby. BUT while searching for items to add to my Christmas list I came across this bad boy and REALLY REALLY hope that someone bought for us, or it will be the first thing I purchase on the 26th! This is just perfect for our A's season tickets!  


An A's Moby!!

Alright, see you all next week!!! Can't wait for Christmas!!