shopping
We went shopping this weekend and got a bunch of things we'll need for the baby. With Ally, we really didn't know what we wanted, and borrowed or got secondhand almost everything. Now, we (or maybe I) have specific wants in mind. The last bassinett was a little to unstable for Ally to be leaning over to look at the baby. The swings, we didn't like a lot while we had them. And, it was impossible to move them around. The bouncer was very plain and just fine, but it was borrowed and had to go back. (I could probably get it again, but a plain bouncer is cheap). And, lsat time, we were a little extravagant and bought me the expnsive rocker I wanted. We didn't however, buy me the footrest for it.

So, we went shopping this weekend. I found a bassinette that I think I will be perectly happy with. I found a one handed carry swing that sits low to the ground. And I bought my footrest. I'm so happy now. Nursing is good with a good rocking chair, but much better if you can put your feet up too. There are still some things we need to buy, but they aren't big, so we can do it within our budget at any time I think.

We still need a bouncer. I didn't use it that much with Ally. I could propbably have gone without, but I am anticipating needing it more with the next one. Ally will want me to play with her too occasionally. And in a seat, the baby can watch.

I'll have to buy a new crib mattress after the baby outgrows the bassinnette. The old one moved into Ally's toddler bed with her. But, this is good. This way, it doesn't have to be stored out in the garage until we need it again.

Now, if only I could start feeling better for good...