Countdown is on! And I got my Savings on!

First off, thank you so much for all the great advice on my last post!! I made changes on my registry and I plan on making a list of the things you suggested to pack for the hospital when it comes closer to that time. I love feeling more prepared! Knowledge really is power. It's easy to feel overwhelmed when I think about it all at once, but when I make plans and take control, it's easier to deal with! Did that make sense??

I officially have less than 100 days left until my due date! I remember when I got to the "been pregnant for 100 days" point and now it's only that much LEFT! Ahh it's coming up so soon! I am excited to meet this little girl who seems to love sweets! (According to how hard she kicks when I eat them.) I also believe she will be a little night owl like her momma. I can't wait to really get to know her!

We have made some good progress on the "Big Things To Purchase For Baby" list. Yesterday we drove around and picked up different things from people on Craigslist. We got so many good deals, I can't even believe it. Some people suggested that we wait until after the baby shower to buy things but I don't really expect anyone to buy us the really expensive stuff we need and I would rather not wait until the last minute! Control freak, remember?

So far we have:

A baby monitor with audio and black and white video- $40.00 (Savings? About $100-$150)

A matching baby swing and bouncer- $100.00 for both (Savings? Probably about $200?)

A stroller- $35.00 (Savings? Around $100.00)

A crib mattress- $20.00 (Savings? $60)

A crib- Free! (Savings? About $150- $200)

That's a WHOLE lot of savings, ya'll! I love it! All the stuff we have is either brand new or barely used, too!

We took a bit of a break from painting but I'm hoping to have the crib and dresser finished this week and then we can paint the nursery!

25 Week Picture and Asking For Advice!

25 Weeks

I don't think I look any bigger than I did last week, which is a bit of a relief! I love being pregnant, but the thought that I still have 15 weeks to grow bigger and bigger is a little bit overwhelming! My poor belly has to streeeetch and make room for the growing baby girl in me! So far no sign of any stretch marks, though! I think it's due to the fact that I've been growing at a pretty slow-and-steady pace.

I have to ask you guys for some advice!! I've been working on my registry and also finding things on Craigslist in the area and it's crazy how many things we need to get for the baby! I just wanted to ask you some things! (Whether you have a baby/babies already or just know from word of mouth.)

1. In your opinion, what are some of the must-haves?? I don't want to forget anything that I should get!

2.  What should I plan on having with me in the hospital when I'm there to have the baby and recovering?

I think that's enough questions for now!! Any tips you have will be much appreciated!