Ok, here are some photos of the baby's room. I've already caught the cats sleeping on the changing table and in the crib. Needless to say, we are now keeping the door closed at all times. I love my cats, but I don't want them to get in the habit of napping in the crib!
The walls are beige and the bedding is black and white toile. It turned out nicely, I think. I didn't want to do too much pink, so I opted for a more neutral color scheme. I still need to put stuff on the walls--which will turn into a major fight with Ryan--and I need to get the pile of baby stuff that is still in the corner under control. I'm thinking about putting some shelves up and then using a few canvas bucket/basket things. And, I have to figure out what to do with all the children's books we've already begun to collect. And, I have no idea where I'm going to hang the few articles of baby clothing that I need to hang. Closet space is an issue here. All snowboards will have a new home too. No snowboards in the baby's room.
I've spent hours and too many paragraphs complaining about my pregnancy, both outloud and on this blog. I'm feeling really bad about that. I know that my pregnancy has NOT been a tough one and I know how lucky we are to have gotten pregnant so easily. I was watching Oprah last week and one of her shows focused on women in their 30's. She had all different kinds of women on and each one had a different story and different priorities. One woman in particular caught my attention and after listening to her story, I felt horrible for acting so nonchalant about my pregnancy. This woman wanted a child so badly and yet couldn't have one. Her body wouldn't or couldn't carry a child. She was desperate to have a child and hadn't yet reached a place where she was ready to admit that it might never happen--at least she wouldn't have one of her own. Anyway, I was touched and humbled by this woman's struggle and it made me realize that that could have easily been me. Perhaps one of the reasons that I find it so easy to complain about how uncomfortable I am is because I haven't had to go through anything that tests my patience or my faith. It's all come so easy.
I'm rambling. The point is, I'm going to spend the last 7 weeks of this pregnancy focusing on the good things about it. I'm lucky, although scared sh**less, to have the opportunity to be a mother.
*****Next post...my love-hate relationship with the diaper bag.
6 comments:
Beautiful Jen! I love it. Love the crib and changing table. They look like such good quality. You'll get enough pink with blankets and clothes that the bedding doesn't need any. What are you thinking of putting on the walls?
Ooh, thanks for posting them. I love it! I can't wait to come up there and see her. And you as a mom.
I liked your rambling. You haven't done it like that in a while. Lovely post. It's like the room is so "her" already.
I love getting organized and so clearing out that baby room looks like fun to me! If you need someone to help you, I will drive over and help.
The toile is cute. I think I remember one time you blogging about a work of art that you guys had bought specifically for a baby nursery... are you going to hang that?
Jen! I absolutely love it. It looks so cute. I am not a huge pink person either. You really do get enough of that with blankets and clothes and what not. Very good job. I can't wait to see it in real life.
I know what you mean about feeling bad for complaining. Some women would give an arm and a leg for a baby and I can get pregnant so easily. I like your new attitude.
It looks so good Jen. I love the black and white combo-it's baby chic. Good post.
I love your bedding. Seriously. I think it's one of my favorite baby beddings. Where did you find it?
Adorable bedding, as everyone else has said! So cute and non-gender specific so it can be used with future children (although more kids is probably the last thing you want to think about right now!)
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