Pack n Play sheet

Today I made my first pack n play sheet! I got the pack n play for my shower and although I am supposed to be borrowing a co sleeper from a friend we are having a hard time coordinating. This means it is entirely possible that this will be where he sleeps at first so I needed to figure out a sheet for it. I used some cute striped fabric and it turned out pretty good and only cost about $5. I used this tutorial at Prudent Baby http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/02/diy-fitted-sheet-for-pack-n-play.html

I didn't put the elastic all the way through since that is my least favorite part but used the 8" pieces in the corners. It works well though I think it would fit a lot tighter with the elastic all the way around. I may make the next one a little smaller to allow for a snugger fit. All in all, I'm very happy with it and so glad I didn't spend $15 or more on a solid colored one from the store. I am really loving all this sewing and will post pictures of more projects soon!

Getting crafty

I broke out the sewing machine a few days ago and I have been going at it! Now that I am able to put things in his room I am feeling so motivated to create create create. I prettied up some burp cloths and made a changing pad cover...and it fit! I am so proud of myself. It has been a while since I sewed. Before I moved back up north I'm not sure my sewing machine saw any use other than a hem here and there. I am just so much more motivated to be creative when I live here and being pregnant provides even more motivation. I can't wait to put the crib together and start working on the bedding. Still need to find fabric for the quilt though. I really wish finding affordable organic fabric wasn't so difficult. Future projects: Quilt, bedskirt, sheets for crib and pack n play, more burp cloths, and changing pad cover and maybe curtains? I also need to make some wall decorations.... Staying busy!

Check out this link for a great tutorial on making the changing pad cover. Works like a charm.

http://www.prudentbaby.com/2009/12/diy-changing-pad-cover-tutorial.html

The nursery is finally painted!

Well those of you who helped or heard about my nursery painting know that it has taken a long time but the nursery paint job is finally finished! Thank you so much to the 4 people who spent multiple days helping me make this room perfect. Of course I had to go all complicated with 3 colors and stripes and we had to cover up the dark turquoise that was in there but the end result is totally worth it. Now that the paint job is done, I have been able to start bringing baby stuff out of the cluttered living room too. yay!

I have been in total baby world lately as the due date is getting closer and closer. I've been putting together baby toys, washing clothes, taking inventory and making lists. I'm getting so excited to meet my sweet baby Julian!

A little preview...more pix to come soon

Third Trimester

Well, today I have officially entered the third trimester! I am 28 weeks today. I can't believe how big I am getting and how big the boy is getting. I can feel him all the way from my ribs to my public bone. All day today he has been super active. Showing off his skills I guess. I only wish we could decide on a name so I could stop calling him baby boy. Time is really flying by all of the sudden and I guess it may be time to start thinking about labor. I've been thinking about how I want to go about it but not really thinking about the actual process and pain so much. I really hope that I am able to accomplish it naturally and not turn into a raving lunatic demanding drugs. Please let me om my way thru this :) I've really been obsessing over names and nursery ideas today and here is what I have come up with. Julian Cruz and this...

I worked on this all day, switched the colors around a million times and did drawings off the other walls as well. I almost thought I had forgotten how to use CAD for a minute there. I'm planning on making the bedding myself. The circles will be decals so I can stick them on but I am really in need of someone to paint for me. Looking at the room today I realized the walls are pretty rough too...I wonder if sanding is safe?

Nursery Ideas

The nursery is on my mind lately. I can't afford to go at it yet and I am not allowed to paint which is seriously frustrating but I have begun to draw and plan and brainstorm....

So far I have a color scheme