May 2018 Moms

Nesting Motivation (or Lack there Of)

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Re: Nesting Motivation (or Lack there Of)

  • What have you done so far to get ready for baby? 
    We have finally come to the realization that  we'll only get about 10% of what's on our registry - so we decided to start buying the main things one by one. The crib has been bought and built, dresser is ordered and being shipped, and a new pantry is being installed in the kitchen for all the baby items. I've bought a craft box and ordered the medicine items for a baby tackle box (if you havent seen this - check it out at https://www.allfourloveblog.com. The overplanner in me LOVES this idea.)

    What upcoming projects are you planning? 
    We are repainting the kitchen cabinets to match the new pantry this weekend. Also working on getting the nursery set up - we were gifted a very nice glider from a friend, along with 2 stroller bases, a crib matress and a bunch of other gear. Working on getting those transported to our house and disinfecting then organizimg them all. Will also be starting to get my hospital bag together.

    Are you a DIYer or hiring help?
    DIY for sure! DH is a painter/home remodeler for a living, so can count on him for just about anything. I am the organizer, since the heavy lifting is out of the picture.

    Is there anything you’re dreading having to do? 
    Babyproofing! So many hazards, so little time. Things I see as as, not everyone else agrees are hazards... Also training the rest of the household on how to handle the dogs. Gotta train the people on how to train the dogs!

    GTKY: What’s the one household essential or tool that you swear by? 
    The message board. Trying to keep everyone on the same page can get dicey. The board is great for communicating when everyone is on different schedules.
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  • Has anyone ever ordered from Land of Nod and do they ever have sales or email coupons? I found the bedding I want to get for the baby’s room and it’s a little pricy. I thought about creating a registry just for the completion discount Which is 10% off.  Thinking about decorating the baby’s room is the first and only thing I’ve done as far as nesting
  • @clee5711 From what I've heard, Land of Nod rarely has regular sales and coupons. Bummer because they're so pricy! :/

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  • Here's a nesting question: when is it "ok" to wash clothes?  I really want to wash all our hand me down clothes and start putting them away but we still have 2.5 months until the kiddos come.  Is that too early?  Will they get dusty?  I have no idea  :o:p
  • @bjkay22 Thanks!  We have 2 cats so I'm not sure anything will be clean/fur free....ever :)
  • @lincbeesmom That is a great idea to use the vacuum space bags!  
  • I have been washing things too. I've been sorting sizes like @lincbeesmom. I don't have the vacuum bags but I've been putting them in tubs. 

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  • What have you done so far to get ready for baby?  
    Baby will be sleeping in our room since I will be breastfeeding and our room is downstairs. DH painted the accent wall and bought most of the baby necessities, he just needs to put the the crib together. Separating DS clothes into weather lock bins for his baby brother. Moving all Legos to DS room
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