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You look lovely

I normally shop at Forever 21 for jeans, because they are so inexpensive and since I wear those the most they are easy to replace. I’m mentioning this, because I just noticed the other day that they now have maternity jeans available (and other maternity clothes) on their website. All of their clothes are normally under $28. You should give it a try. Congrats on the halfway mark!

Keep up the writing! you’re an eloquent writer, and it’s been quite interesting to see you going through this lovely part of life. good work so far, and i do hope you find some good jeans.

Wow! This is so exciting!! You’re going to be such a great Mommy. I don’t have much advice since I have yet to have a baby of my own but I wish you the best of luck

Target’s maternity clothes are pretty reasonable and considerably cute if you’re cool with shopping at Target. Unless you have corporate activism issues with Target. If you do, you are a stronger person than I. Also, I would look into maternity consignment shops (since you only wear the stuff for so long).

Good luck and happy shopping!

I agree with Veronica. You do look lovely.

Lookin good Canuck! I don’t think I bought any maternity clothes except for 2 pairs of jeans with an elastic waste and used an elastic band to keep my the rest of my pants up kinda like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/reebob/3573331375/

Don’t buy anything right now, seriously. I know you are going to get lots from your baby shower and for anything else and after bebe is born, try and get into a momma group where they swap stuff and hit up your fellow momma friends for their stuff. If I lived in SF I would have a shit ton of stuff for you.

I checked out your registry and I see some of the same stuff we had on ours. Here’s what we used at first all the time. Personally I wouldn’t put stuff on there that you don’t need for awhile so you can make sure you get what you really need (e.g. you don’t need a high chair for awhile):

DIAPERS (you have disposable and cloth covers, is that on purpose?)
Aquaphor (zinc based rash stuff sucks to wipe off their skin)
Cloths for wiping bum and for baths (I avoid wipes except for outings.)
Hair Dryer – kept rashes away and he was calmed by the sound and the air on his tummy
Changing Pad and cover
Dekor Diaper pail + refills (they go fast)
Swing (this will save your life by 4 hours a day)
Bouncy Chair (a place to put them while you eat, shower, pee, etc.)
Co-sleeper + 2 fitted sheets
Moby Wrap (Baby Bjorn is bad for their hips)
Soft Baby Towel
California Unscented baby liquid soap
We had a bathtub but I actually found giving Ripley a bath in the sink was easier.
Baby Sleeper Dresses. These were amazing at night because you just lift the dress to change them.
Sleep Bag – this is better than a blanket
Wubbanub Soothie (you can lay it on them and they dont lose it and eventually they can hold onto it)
Safety First Electric Nail Filer – at first we were scared so this was great, then we got OK with the nail clippers
ITZBEEN – This was so handy to know when he last fed,peed, crapped, slept so we could figure out why he was crying. Eventually we understood his cries and didn’t need it but it was for confidence
Boppy – we have taken this to Singapore and France with us and I dont know what I would do without it
BreastPump – if you are going back to work I would make it a must have. I like the Medela Advanced. I also recommend the glass Dr Brown bottles.

Hope that helps. Hit me up if you need more recos.

<3
Tara

p.s. Love the red potty. EC FTW!

That’s a perfect bump! x

@tara – Thanks SO much! This list was useful for rounding out a bunch of uncertainties I’ve been having. You’re right about having things on there that I won’t need right away. I wasn’t sure, and just thought I should have it all. I have no idea how these things work, and what people usually buy. Especially where costs are concerned. Thank yoooouuu. <3

Your baby belly’s looking great Posh. Good luck with your shopping quest.

You look great and am glad we get to see you through the pregnancy!

My saving grace baby item:
Swing- Multi direction swing

Seriously! Aquarium bouncer too both will allow you to shower and do things!

your belly looks lovely

omg its the baby!!! hope all is going well. let me know if you need anything!

Have you checked out “the little seed” clothing store? (http://www.thelittleseed.com/) I bought my friend’s daughter some stuff from them and his wife loved it. You can always add it to the registry for your friends to peruse. Good luck.