Jason & I have been ordering some of the larger items that we need for the baby (in an attempt to "be prepared" and not have to buy so many things at once!) Through the Marine Corps Exchange we are able to get items at really good prices, plus we get free shipping and don't have to pay tax. This is especially helpful on large, heavy and expensive items & has saved us quite a bit of cash.
So far we have ordered the crib, changing table, glider with matching ottoman & the Chicco Travel System. The travel system includes the stroller, carrier/car seat & car seat base and was delivered the other day. Jason could NOT WAIT to tear into the box and put it together....as soon as he got home from work he was ripping into the box and hard at work ensuring that the travel system was put together properly. Here are a few pictures of the excited Dad-To-Be showing off his "putting complicated things together" skills :-)
Ripping into the box ....
.....hard at work....
....and finally, grinning with the finished product! :-)
In other news, I am definitely starting to show! In the past few weeks I have really "popped out." I can no longer wear my regular clothes and my wardrobe consists completely of elastic waists, maternity pants & "forgiving tops". (getting ready for work is quite the adventure!) All of my weight is definitely in my stomach - and ironically, I have LOST 11 pounds since finding out I was pregnant, so I'm really not sure where all the growth is coming from! My doctor said that weight loss is common in the 1st trimester, and apparently "Baby Jones" is sucking up everything I am eating. Now that I am in the 2nd trimester and my appetite is getting back to normal, the weight loss should stop. Here's a shot of me at 14 weeks pregnant:
4 comments:
Hi! I arrived on your blog randomly and I really like it! I've just saved it on my favourite links. I am a mum too, I've just had my little boy Marlow and my life is much happier with him. Tell me, did you already choose the baby name? I remember it was a nice activity searching online the righ name by origin and popularity. I my opinion that is the best one http://www.bounty.com/babynames/ I am looking forward to reading your next post! Jo
You know I am your mom's friend, and I am so excited to see you! You look great, I might add!
Jason's gonna be an awesome Dad I think...well both of you will be...can't wait to Baby Jones is here and riding in that stroller! Mom
Wow! Look at your baby belly!! YAY!!! How exciting! You look beautiful! All a-glow and stuff!
Jason better get used to putting things together -- he's got a long road ahead of "assembly required" and "batteries not included" toys!!!
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