#babygifts Beyond Bedding Giveaway {$265.00}

This next giveaway is AWESOME! If I was having a little girl I would be ALL over this one!

So what's so great about it.. well Beyond Bedding and A Hen's Nest are giving away this super girly and VERY pretty crib set!

So what does the set include? 

"The 9pc Kaylee baby bedding collection by JoJO Designs creates a stunning boutique setting for your little fashionista. This designer girl crib bedding set uses a sensational collection of JoJO Designs exclusive 100% Cotton fabrics paired with plush Minky fabrics. It boasts a black and white scroll print, a bold designer stripe, black and white mini dot print, and purple minky swirl. The gorgeous color palette of purple, black and white will set your nursery up in high style. This JoJO Designs set will fit all standard cribs and toddler beds and is machine washable for easy care and repeated use."

• The 9 pcs. included in this set are:
  

  • Crib Blanket: 45in. x 36in.
  • 2 Window Valances: 84in. x 15in. ea.
  • Crib Skirt: 52in. x 28in. x 12in.
  • drop Fitted crib sheet: 52in. x 28in. x 8in.
  • pocket Bumper: 158in. x 10in.
  • Diaper stacker: 15in. x 6in.
  • Toy bag
  • Pillow 

I love this set. It's so pretty and purple is one of my favorite colors! 

Thank you to A Hen's Nest for this great giveaway!

Enter the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win! This giveaway is open to both US/CAN!!

Sneak Peek at the Nursery

The nesting has begun! With James I didn't start nesting till the day before I went into labor. Seriously... but this time around I want to make sure everything is ready for baby Graham's arrival.

I shared some organizational tips and how we are using the space in his room. Today I sold my fetal Doppler so I had some moola lying around which was great as Babies 'r' Us had a sale on some closet organizers and some fold able boxes. I can never pass up a good deal so off we went!

The new closet organizer is the on the left. It was such a good deal! It hangs on 3 hangers, has 6 cubbies and the bottom and on the side it also has 6 mesh pockets but I don't know what I would use those for. Regular price was $24.99 - on sale for $14.99! Then I purchased the 2 dark brown boxes at the top. Those are holding my breastfeeding junk. Bambooies and my pump bra. I got those for $4.77 each (reg. price $7.99) I also grabbed a pack of hangers - I knew I should of got more buuutt I didn't. I'll get some more. I love finding a deal. We got James a new Cars ball for the backyard. It's a big one and he LOVES it!

Today we also got our 'new to us' couch. It's a Hide -a- Bed which is awesome for us! It allows us to have company to stay overnight. Since we were bringing over new furniture I asked if we could grabbed my glider - again I'm in a nesting mode and NEED everything to be put in place.

Don't mind the DVD box. We need to get Chris a new dresser so we can store these out in the living room.

My little nursing corner. I have a soft light lamp behind me and my Aden + Anais Serenity Star. I'm going to make a little cover to go over the diaper storage bin just to make it look nice.

I'm really sorry if I am repeating myself. I feel like I am rambling constantly!! <------ LIKE THAT!

James' rather LARGE diaper stash will be put somewhere else - I'm not sure if I will keep it in the nursery but it's an eye sore right now. We also still need to get the crib mattress which isn't top priority as Graham will be sleeping in our room in his bassinet but still - I want it!

That's all I have right now. I am still looking for some wall hangings just to add that personal touch - OH and we still need to put up the GINORMOUS leaf that we got for James last year. He doesn't want it so we will put it in the nursery.

Tomorrow we are celebrating Chris' Grandma's 95th birthday! I am hoping to take a lot of pictures so there will be a post on tomorrows festivities!

Much love
xoxo
 

Thoughts on life

Thank you to Sarah from Nurse Loves Farmer for the inspiration to write this post.

Life is going to change - and there's nothing I can do about it. This I know. I made that decision with Chris eight months ago when we decided to try again for baby #2.

With Graham's guess date approaching fast I thought I would let you all know how I am feeling about our family going from three to four - First let me tell you that I never saw myself as a mother. Children scared the crap out of me and I couldn't ever see myself as a mum. EVER

All that changed when we found out we were expecting James. Something took over me. I was very protective of the little bean that I was growing in my uterus. I felt instant joy but was also so scared - I think I was scared that I would not be a good mother to this little being. Of course as my pregnancy progressed, I became more comfortable with the idea of being a mum and once I met James for the first time - I felt a love like no other.

Fast forward a year - "Babe I think we should have another baby" Yeah even I was a little shocked at how BAD I had baby fever. It was something I couldn't shake. It was like I needed to become pregnant. When we did become pregnant again, I was so happy and so was Chris - but the time wasn't right and our little bean passed at 6 weeks.

Two months later - we got pregnant with Graham. Again, I was so excited and nervous but I was happy everything was progressing and we were both healthy.

I had a bunch of thoughts running through my head after we knew everything was OK with Graham. How would James react to a new brother? Am I cheating him on time as an only child? Can I actually love this new babe as much as I love James....?

Not to mention - how to heck do we do what we do with two?? Chris was an only child - I have two younger sisters and love them both a lot. But I just kept thinking - are we doing the right thing? Everything seems so perfect right now, will this mess everything up? WHAT AM I TO DO??!! How am I supposed to feel? 

The truth is - everything will be perfect. It's meant to be. Sure I'm scared shitless (pardon my french), but I have been blessed to be able to carry children in my womb. I have enough love to love my two boys and my husband with lots of love to spare.

All my worries, my reservations will go away once he is here. James is going to be a great big brother, and life will fall into place. I will manage my time as well as I can. I will make sure to spend special time with James AND Chris. I will continue on being me. There will be no comparing my two boys as they are individuals. James is James and Graham is Graham. Each of them have their own special something, that makes me love them with all that I have.

I am a good mum and cannot wait for Graham to join our family. We will go from three to four and life will keep going - just with a new addition.

I look forward to the challenges - the hard times, the happy times and the times of pure bliss.

Much love
xoxo

One Step Ahead KidCo Go-Pod Giveaway #babygifts {$49.00}

Yay! The Baby Gift Guide Event is LIVE! #babygifts This time it's from A Hen's Nest!

The first giveaway is from One Step Ahead. The prize is a KidCo Go-Pod portable activity centre. 

"Why restrict your little wiggleworm to a baby seat when he'd love to stretch those little legs? Our lightweight confiner lets baby stand, but—unlike bulky play saucers—folds for easy travel! Includes cupholder, snackholder, and five toy loops to keep little ones busy (toys not included). Use it at home when you need a hands-free moment, and bring it along for visiting and travel. Very portable; weighs just 7 lbs. Height adjustable, with protective foot mat and carry bag. For use indoors and out. For ages 4 months and up; up to 26 lbs. or until baby starts walking."

Please note this giveaway is open to US residents only.

Thank you A Hen's Nest for this great giveaway!

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We did it! 1000 Facebook Fan Giveaway!

I am in shock! I never thought I would hit 1000 fans on Facebook. So to celebrate I have put together a small giveaway for my fans and fans to be!

Follow the Rafflecopter link below for your chance to win some great prizes!

Giveaways are open to CAN/US