Bump!

I know it has been a month since I last posted a picture of the bump....but I have had a lot going on. So, even though I look like a raccoon with dark circles under my eyes from exhaustion after this past month, I will still share with you my ginormous belly at 24 weeks. According to the books, the baby is over 1lb and is developing brain tissue and lung branches right now. And I am embracing what my friend Marisa at residency told me, "Jamie, of course you're tired. You're making a brain right now". That really puts it all into perspective!

In other news - we have registered at BabiesRUs and also have a list of items on gimmethis.com for anyone who is interested. Please note that you will have to register on the gimmethis site in order to search for me and view my "All things baby" wish list. I know this is may seem like a hassle but you can rest assured you will be protected. This is a family website we use for Christmas and Birthdays and is not commercial. You can use it for Christmas and Birthdays in your family if you would like!

A note about BabiesRUs - I am not a huge fan of this company due to the countless customer service complaints and problems I have heard from friends (seriously, a friend had a $500 gift card from their family that the number was stolen off at check out or before it ever left the factory and they have yet to get the money 6+ months later). Unfortunately, they seem to be the most universal store with a good selection of items. So, I only wanted to register for the things I truly have an opinion on with this company (furniture, bedding, stroller, car seat, pack and play, etc.).

The majority of the smaller items I registered for are chosen based on customer reviews on the website, word of mouth from my family and friends, or reviews from the baby bargains book. I would love anything you know to be tried and true and wanted to give you the option to choose whatever you think is cute when it comes to clothing, hooded towels, books, toys, etc. I tend to love those cutsey small-business baby stores where you can support local business when I am purchasing things for baby showers and did not want to make you feel limited by the longest registry ever. :) Of course, a car seat is reportedly the only thing we need to take the baby home from the hospital, so...that would be useful too!

Putting materialistic thinking aside - prayers for a healthy baby and mommy are always welcome.