Overwhelmed!

You know, it's funny how a pregnancy lasts an entire 9 months but how fast it flies! I'm almost out of my first trimester and I'm already overwhelmed with all of the stuff I have to do! The good news...I did SOMETHING today! Yeah!!! I took out all my clothes of the baby's closet and the only thing hanging in there now are 3 adorable sleepers! They are so short and adorable. I love it! Anyway, there is still crap everywhere else but it was nice to see SOMETHING change. I also arranged a storage systems for blankets, wipes, burp cloths, and swaddle blankets. I think it's best to categorize it...like a diapering station, feeding station, etc. I'm so proud of my two shelves organized! Haha. I can't wait until it comes together.

Although my job has been unbelievably hard and I've been kind of sad about the loss of some friendships, I'm starting to feel better about things. I'm reconnecting with an old friend and she gave me some really good advice about how friendships will undeniably change when I have a baby. Those who don't want to hear it will go away, those that really love you will stay and support you. And when I think about it, those that stick with you...that bond should go stronger, and those that choose to go away, how strong was the friendship? And do I really want someone in my life that will bail at any minute because I'm having a baby? No, I do not. And I really appreciate the people that have really stepped up and shown an interest in my new chapter. Those are the people I want my child to know.

Another thing I'm struggling with right now is asking for help. I'm very much a "get things done myself" kind of girl and I'm having a hard time not being able to do things like lift heavy things to move around in the baby's room and work related duties. Now keeping my baby safe trumps this feeling of course, but I need to start learning to be okay with asking for help. I don't know why I'm so scared of it. My friends are awesome, that's why they're my friends! I don't know, I guess I just don't want to feel like a burden. I need to work on this.

On a happier note, I think I've found a boy bedding set that I like. Well, to be honest, I only like some of it and I will replace the dust ruffle and curtains. Why get it then, you ask? Because it's the only QUILT I love. And I love the theme. And in case you are wondering....it's baby blue elephant. SO sweet!!! The girl bedding I like is angels and lambs and absolutely gorgeous but I'm convinced I'm having a boy so I'm not even going to worry about that. I just feel good about finally finding something I like. You think out of about 400 that I've looked at, I would have liked something by now. I DEFY you to find someone more picky than me! LOL!

I still feel like I'm climbing a mountain but baby steps will get me there. One step at a time!!!

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  1. Christina TFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Can you buy just the quilt part without buying all the accessories? Or, is it possible to have it made? I clearly don't know much about this stuff. :o)

    Another option... maybe look on eBay and see if someone is selling that blanket alone. If you want to, that is.

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