nursing covers and unicorn hair

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let me start by saying that im pretty cheap.  this is something that husband points out to me quite a bit.  i am especially cheap when it comes to needs like tires, gas, doctors visits, etc.  i also have a really hard time overpaying for some items like a bra, maternity clothes in general or a nursing cover.  

and now, the point of this post: 
do any of you mothers out there have one of those DRIA nursing covers?  they seem to be one of the most overpriced products out there.  i mean, sure its made of awesome jersey knit material and its super functional, but im pretty sure it can be homemade for about $15 and with very little knowledge of sewing.  i would love for someone that has one to leave a comment about it.  was it everything you hoped it would be and more?  i have zero intention of purchasing or asking for one but i still feel like their pricing should be justified somehow (which they tried to do on their faqs page but im not buying it).  

the only way i would pay $80 for this nursing cover: 

• if it comes with a $3000 savings bond to be used for child's education. 
• guaranteed no pain when breast feeding
• it was sewn together with unicorn hair
• helps melt away any and all pregnancy weight within 2 weeks of purchase
• with every use, the nursing cover tells you things like:
• "you are an awesome mom" 
• "keep up the good work"
• "you look pretty today"

i have seen a few DIY tutorials online so i might give one a try and let you know how it turns out.  now, if only i could get my hands on some unicorn hair ...

fall bucket list

i have seen a lot of bloggers posting wish lists or bucket lists for the upcoming season.  i figured it was time i shared mine as well.

fall 2012 bucket list:

1. have a baby

dont get me wrong, there are a lot of other things i want to accomplish this fall, but if none of the other things happen, ill be ok.  as long as i get to meet my little mister i think i will be satisfied.  

im looking forward to this path im headed down :) 

happy october!

high 5 for insta-friday

im linking up with lauren, jeanette and rachel to share the little things from this past week that makes my heart smile.

ONE: 

last friday, i took the day off work to get ready for mister's shower.  

i spent the entire day cleaning the house, inside and out.  

it was a lot of work but in the end, the house looks great and is ready for company.

TWO:

the shower was a lot of fun.  

we had some great food and our friends and family brought mister some really awesome gifts.

yes, the cake was just as yummy as it is cute!

cake by tara

THREE:

our newish neighbor was asking husband about the shower while he was loading up my mom's car.  

he brought this over later as a congrats to becoming a father gift.  

im looking forward to getting to know all our neighbors better!  

FOUR:

this past wednesday, everyone at work surprised me with a baby shower.  

they did a great job putting it together.  i was totally caught off guard.

courtney, from the funky dot, made a cute metal sign for mister's room.  

she is going to add his name as soon as we release that information :)

FIVE: 

speaking of staches ... ours continues to grow.  

EXTRA CREDIT: 

i will use the extra credit for non-baby related awesomeness.  i know its hard to tell, but i have a lot of things to be thankful for that have nothing to do with mister.  

• number one this week is the weather.  man, its been amazing out lately.  
• the second thing is for friends ... the old and the new.  husband and i are surrounded by such an awesome group of people.  our hope is to expand that sense of community and build on those relationships.  i hope that we can offer half the support we have received these past few months and be able to pay forward the kindness that others have shown us. 

have a great weekend!!!

33 weeks pregnancy update

update:

• 33 weeks = 8.25 months
• mister should be about 4 lbs and 17 inches long
• his movement:  a lot :)  he has been doing his best to stretch my stomach from the inside out.  i love to place my phone on my belly button so the movement is a little more visible.  
• my movement:  seems to be screeching to a halt.  i am officially taking husband up on his offers to go get me something.  mostly because he can get wherever and back before i could even roll my tail off the sofa.  
• sleeping:  less and less.  im not complaining though ... i still get a lot more then most pregnant women.  it mostly has to do with movement.  we sleep on a memory foam mattress that has an extra soft foam padding on top (not able to remove).  i think this is making it harder for me to flip over during the night and that is what wakes me up.  i could try and sleep on the guest bed which is a firmer mattress but then i wouldnt sleep well because there isnt enough room for husband, me and mister.  
• energy level:  i have my ups and downs.  last friday, i stayed home to clean house and i was able to get a lot done.  i spent about 8 hours working with only an hour break ... then i hit bottom and had to rest for a while.  
• nursery:  on friday, i cleaned up the nursery so anyone that came to the shower could see our progress.  we did receive one of the prints i registered for but i need to find a frame to fit before i hang it.   
• belly button:  still in but i feel like it is stretched to the max.  
• stretch marks:  none yet

wise wednesday

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etsy ecstasy: diaper bags

i know that i have gone a little baby happy on this blog ever since i revealed that we were pregnant. well, today's post is no different.  i want to share with you the awesome diaper bags i have found on etsy.  the good news, for you non-pregnant ladies, is that several of these bags are great for everyday use ... no baby bump required.

so here they are, in no particular order:

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messenger style diaper bag - multi colored dot by the daisy box

carry-all diaper bag made from recycled coffee sacks by burla bags

pleated shoulder diaper bag from wild sprout design 

deep plum canvas diaper bag from ickady bag

elephant messenger diaper bag by petunias

picking out a diaper bag is something that i am having a really hard deciding on.  i had one picked out on my online registry but i recently changed it.  dont get me wrong, if someone has already ordered/purchased the first bag i chose then i would still be stoked.  i switched it out for the grey messenger type bag because it just seemed more practical.  not only am i already used to carrying a bag across my body, its also something that husband can carry without looking girly AND its something i would totally use just as a regular bag.  

here is the bag i have decided on ... for now :)

i have heard some great things about these bags so im hoping to not be disappointed.  

if i get it, ill be sure to let you know what i think. 

bailey - dark grey handmade canvas bag by luckycann

have any of you ordered a handmade diaper bag from etsy?  

shower for mister

cake made by tara

i did a horrible job making sure i had pictures of the shower :(  im sad i didnt ask someone to take a few shots of the people that came and the gifts for mister.  i am keeping all the cards we receive so one day i can show our little guy how excited people were to meet him.  my sister took these pictures after we had everything set up.  although, i do not have the photo evidence to prove it, it was a super fun morning with lots of yummy brunch food and amazing things for mister.  husband and i were so blessed by our family and friends ... again.