Tomorrow I will be 11 weeks… and I'm still feeling pretty good. The nausau has started to diminish and my energy level is increasing again (thank goodness… I hate feeling lazy!!) With this new increased energy comes my urge to start to decorate and "nest" for the new little one. The only problem with this is that we won't be living in the apartment we are currently in once the baby is born. Not only is the apartment not condusive to a nursery (it only has one bedroom with a "den"), but the area the apartment is located in is not, by any means, where I would want to start raising a child. There are bars and a gas station surrounding us, there is an alley out our back window, and the weekends bring out many rowdy people to the neighborhood. I would definately rather be in a neighborhood with more families or just an overall quieter area. Also, Brad will be graduating from school just two weeks before my estimated due date, so we aren't completely sure where his job search will take him. We are hoping he will be able to find something the in Milwaukee/Metro area, so we can find a place somewhere between there and Germantown (which would make my commute so much shorter). If everything worked out the way I would like it, Brad would be able to find a job before he graduates so we would know where he would be located, we could find a new place and be moved in before the baby arrives (as long as he/she doesn't decide to come into the world early!) BUT, all of us know, things very seldom happen the exact way we would like them too. My attitude at this point is that I will just go with the flow, and everything will work out somehow! I have so many friends and family that are always here to help, that even if we have to move after the baby is born… we will have plenty of people willing to help (i hope ;) ). Also, I know that I have a mother and many aunts that would love to help decorate a baby nursery!!!
Speaking of the nursery, I found two nursery ideas that I just love! I would decorate exactly the same (as of course I need to be unique in my design) but I absolutely love the colors and design choices of these two rooms (i attached the photos!) The one is more modern earthy, with simple colors and modern, geometrics patterns. I figured I would try to (possibly) make some of the bedding and accessories with a found fabric (since modern bedding seems to be quite expensive). I could also pretty easily make some artwork for the walls. The other design is definately more bold and dramatic, but makes me feel happy when I look at it. The bright, vibrant colors just bring a smile to my face. The other thing I like about these two designs is that they can easily transition from baby to toddler, and even into their older years. The way I look at it is if I would decorate my own bedroom like that, they are good transitional designs! I asked my wonderful husband Brad which design he liked better, but i have yet to get a response (even though I could probably guess his answer!) Brad definately is more into earthy, neutral colors, which I also like. BUT, I also love some good, bright colors as well! We will see what the outcome ends up being… we have a little while to figure it out!
This friday I have an appointment for some first trimester screenings, just to check on the chances of the baby having any kinds of hereditary disorder. It was covered by my insurance, so I figured what can it hurt! It is always good to be more informed. They had mentioned POSSIBLY doing an ultrasound during the appointment, but I'm not getting my hopes up. They will probably just poke me with a bunch more needles and take more blood!! I will keep you posted, though!
Keep growing and stay healthy in there little Kirsch… we are waiting for you!!!!
