Due-date bag should be cute

Unfortunately I don't have a cute due-date bag. Something like a monogrammed tote, or like s stylish weekender would be nice. TB did not let me spend the money. I don't even have a diaper bag, yet. Guess I do have plenty of time to shop around. Granted the functionality is important but I do not want to compromise on the style and look.

Baby won't be that cute right after he's born so at least I have to look cute and wear cute stuff.

Waiting and anticipating are not easy, especially with L&D. There are signs to look out for and I keep feeling and thinking I see the signs. But then, they are not very clear or obvious. I don't have any reference point so it's really hard to say "it's time". I am sure baby will let me know in his way. There have been a lot of babies born these couple weeks and I wanted to find out all other ladies' experience. However, I also don't want to mess up my own head thinking and worrying too much. No one has the same experience that's for sure. I can only prepare myself enough.

In terms of preparation......

I am groomed and cleaned, and I am going to get a mani/pedi tomorrow (or maybe later today). No time for a hair cut since I am too lazy to go down to Chinatown. Maybe I will just clip my hair up or wear a pony tail. Or I can go to the salon a block up from me to get a blow-out. Make-up is a must. If not, at least I will gloss and blush up (actually eye liner usually makes the look too). TB talked me out of the idea of wearing contacts so glasses it is. My going home outfit is comfy not fancy, which I can live with. Baby's going home outfit is also comfy with layers that I don't even know if he will need. I might put him in the Ralf Lauren outfit that we got from Sarah, cute socks from Enzo's mama, and the hat and mitten I got from sales.

Or maybe I should swaddle him in layers of blankets?! This is very confusing.

TB figured out the car seat so we are ready to go. He also needs to test out the baby monitor, pack a bag for himself, and clean up.

I washed almost all the clothes, sheets, blankets that blueberry needs to wear right away. Nursery is set and cleaned but might need a low bookshelf and a side table. I sat on the daybed in the nursery yesterday staring at the empty crib. Can't quite grasp the reality of a real baby is going to be sleeping in the crib very soon. Like, a real life baby who cries, poops, sucks my boobs and sleeps. Oh my freaking God.

I got a phone list for all the numbers we need to call at the hospital. That includes the confinement meal lady and the Chinese car service for my mom (oh my god! my mom is coming here). Other than that, all other important numbers are saved in our phones anyway. Hopefully I didn't miss anything.

TB said to me "you are going to be a great mom". And I forgot if he said it before we fell asleep or after we just woke up. That puts me in a lot of pressure. I wasn't sure how to respond because I really haven't thought much about it. However, I do think he is going to be a great dad because, well, he is paranoid and extra careful all the time. Like I said, I might be the one who'd drop the baby and he will be there to catch him.


Does it sound like we are ready?


DearJulie