Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday weekend. Mine was pretty low key. I tried to remember what we did last year but for the life of me I can't remember. Therefore I assume I worked the whole time, which is probably pretty accurate. It's pretty nice being able to enjoy holidays without having to worry about requesting time off or switching shifts or just getting the luck of the draw. Or just working EVERY holiday.
Nothing fancy, just lots of grilling (!), nice morning walks on the Esplanade, a bright and sunny afternoon on The Strand in Hermosa Beach, lots of iced tea, and even some iced coffee in there. Yum. I have to say, I was the ultimate caffeine junkie prior to my pregnancy. Like, my diet consisted mostly of Diet Pepsi, my specialty iced coffee drink from Seattle's Best (there was one right next to where I worked, they made it special for me!), and sugar-free Rockstar energy drinks. So cutting out all caffeine was quite the adjustment. And it didn't work. I cut out the energy drinks (they're no good anyway), cut waaayyy back on my Diet Pepsi (meaning I have a small glass once in awhile. But that's really hard. :( ), and have just recently started adding little bits of coffee back. I'm sorry baby, but mama loves her caffeine.
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| Homemade baby, 'cause the other stuff is just an added expense! I'm on a budget, people. |
Please note the coffee mug. I'm pretty sure my boyfriend made it in a high school ceramics class. Aw, so artistic!
Also, I give you the obligatory weekly pregnancy photo.
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| 24 weeks. Sorry about the toilet in the background. |
Now, for a horse of a completely different color. Let's talk breast pumps! So, I'm gonna need one. Is this something I can put on the baby registry? Because, honestly, I feel a little awkward putting it on there. Like, "Hey guys, here is the breast pump I would like. Feel free to purchase it if you like. Spend $200 on my boobs." I don't know, man. But those things aren't cheap!! Good lord. I've been reading reviews and comparing different brands and systems online for so long and so often that I feel like my eyes are going to bleed if I see the words "breast" or "pump" one more time. It's so hard to really see what the differences are between them. In the end I fear it is going to come down to personal preference, which obviously I won't know until I choose one and try it. BUT WHAT IF I CHOOSE WRONG?! Seriously, I lose sleep over these things. High strung and neurotic much? Yes, I think so.
I love that photo. You look terrific Taylor! You also put me in the mood for a caramel turtle. Ah, the Nancy's days :) --Mel
ReplyDeleteYes, you put them on the registry =DD Also, methinks the baby should have your last name - just my two cents. Next time you're at the doctor's for the baby's monthly checkup, ask the nurses which pumps they recommend and go from there. They hear more stories than anyone, I'm sure! You're not high strung, you just want the best for baby. =) Love the pic!
ReplyDeleteMedela Pump In Style! I asked around when I was pregnant..and my sister-in-law (who is the master researcher) spent hours reading reviews and asking around herself. Medela Pump In Style was the conclusion! Got it, love it. Weird fact, though.
ReplyDeleteSeveral online forums said that the pump attachment thingy (the cone thing that goes on your boob) runs small and that most women need to buy a larger attachment. I thought to myself, nah. My nips are normal sized..I don't need the bigger one. Turns out, the forums were right. Even people with normally sized nips need the larger attachment! The one that came with it was super uncomfortable..but it was an extra $10 or so? to get the larger ones and it made ALL the difference. Sorry if it's TMI hahah, but these are good things to know for later..trust me!
So yeah, put it on your registry but also put gift cards on your registry! I ended up getting enough cash/gift cards to cover the pump! It's around $250? I got the backpack version and it's SO easy to carry around!