whew.

Ok, so I've been neglecting my blogging duties, and I apologize. To make it up to you, I am giving you not one but TWO pictures this week:) Firstly, back to my traditional pregnant belly shots... Now at 27.5 weeks, I am obviously getting bigger and have switched into maternity pants full-time. Happily, I don't seem to be gaining much weight other than in my belly, so in THEORY it will come off easily at the end.

Secondly, I have graduated in my knitting skills from single-width, single-color scarves to BOOTIES. Having successfully completed this project in two days, I now consider myself capable of knitting anything at all, and I have every intention of doing so. Since I have about a week left before I can start subbing in Madison, I am using my down-time to play housewife. Jesse has been enjoying having his lunch packed for him every morning and coming home to find his house in better shape than he left it. I have been enjoying watching lots of movies, knitting, and nesting in our new place. I can't even express in words how happy I am to know that 2.0 has his very own nursery and Jesse and I have the physical and financial space we need to support him:)

In other news, we are still trying to navigate the fun and exciting ordeal of insurance and which birth place will best suit our philosophical and financial ideals. Things are not looking promising for the birthing center, even though we both LOVED it there. We would have to pay them up front in order to be fully reimbursed by the insurance, and I don't think we'll be able to come up with that kind of funding so quickly. I'm hoping to get quotes from the hospitals in the area within a week so that I can choose and start back up with the prenatal appointments.

I realized yesterday that in 9.5 weeks, I'll be considered full-term, which means that I 2.0 would not be considered premature from that point forward. I can't believe how much things are changing and how quickly this pregnancy is flying by! He just gave me a big kick... I guess he'd like me to say hello to all of you for him.

We all send lots of love! Thanks for checking in!!
~Leanne, Jesse, and a very active 2.0

about the registry

A few quick notes about my registry for those who might be looking:
Firstly, I'm keeping a running list of everything we acquire posted here so that people know if I've purchased/received something already. Secondly, I have mostly registered (at babiesrus.com) for somewhat "practical" items like thermometers, because those are the things I know we need. I figure everyone who wants to get the baby something cute wants to pick it out themselves anyway, and I trust you guys.... So, what I guess I'm saying is, while we would love to receive the things that I registered for, we want you to feel free to do whatever you want. Hopefully this will help guide you if you're wondering what else we might still need.
Here's the list of what we have so far:
I got a lot of new clothes for baby James... I'm not going to list everything, but most items are for size 3-9 months. I have a few things for every size up to 18 months, but could use a little more of the smaller summer stuff to get us started and/or bigger stuff to save for later.
Baby Book (very hungry caterpillar themed)

Newborn Diapers (4 pkgs)... this is probably plenty for this size, especially since we're planning on a cloth diaper service. A pkg or two of some bigger sizes would probably get used up, but it's not one of my higher priorities at this point

Wipes (2 pkgs)

Nursing Pads (1 pkg)

Medela bottles (1 pkg)

Lamaze tummy time playmat and positioner

Galloping Fun Jumperoo
Crib

Rocking Chair
Nursing Stool
Lanolin (2 oz bottle)

Memory Box
Chicco Umbrella Stroller
hooded towels (2)
washclothes (7)
Baby Nail Clippers/Tweezers
Cradle
Ducky Booties☺
Diaper Bag

Changing Pad Cover
Changing Pad
Bottle Warmer/Pacifer Sterilizer
Piggy Bank
Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
What to Expect when you’re expecting
Hoppy Days Bouncer
Receiving blankets (4-froggies, 4-sports, 4-jungle animals, 5-blue patterns, 1-very fuzzy black/white stripes, 1- yellow, 2- footprint pattern)
Boppy w/ 2 slipcovers
Organic baby t-shirt
Organic Burp Cloths (3)
Organic Hooter Hider (coverage for breast feeding)
Baby Bjorn
Organic T-shirt Onesies (9), Bears Jersey Onesie, Lizard Long-sleeved Onesie
High Chair
Baby hats! (6)
Bibs (7), Northwestern Bib
Pack n’ Play
"Life is Good" outfit
Bassinet
Wrist Rattles (6)
Swaddling Wrap
Socks (4pr)
Precious Moments Teddy Nightlight
Teddy Bear (2)
Caterpillar piano toy
Lavender aromatherapy stuffed puppy
Infant Carseat (up to 20 lbs, rear-facing)
Wipes warmer
Infant Bathtub
Booties (4 pr)
The Ultimate Lullaby Collection (CD set/lyric book), Dreamland World Lullaby CD
Books: The Little Engine that Could, Goodnight Moon Counting Book, Beatrix Potter Nursery Rhymes, The Night Before Christmas, Dinosaur, ROAR!, Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, What do Bunnies do All Day?, Love you Forever, Runaway Bunny, Pat the Bunny, Sleepytime Song Book