Baby stuff

With a baby on the way, about a month and a half ago I figured it was time we got around to finishing up her little room. The crib I had originally picked for her was out of stock, so I got stuck having to select a new one. Not a fun task. I’m picky. But I eventually selected one, ordered it, and it finally came in. So Luis and I made our way to good ol’ Walmart to pick up the crib and some last-minute items. Unfortunately, you have to go all the way to the back of the store to pick up items you’ve ordered online, and then make your way through the store with the items.

Given the size of our stuff, and the fact that Walmart tends to leave everything in the middle of their aisles, this was no easy feat. But we made it out to our car, and manged to fit it all in.

We then headed home and got everything all put together. Even though at first I was convinced I could do it on my own, it took the both of us to get the crib put together. But now it is all up and ready for Graciela to lay her little head in.

Here is one more quick little sneak peek at part of her room:

The room isn’t quite finished yet, but it is close. Luis is still going to paint a couple of things for the walls. But I’m happy with how it is turning out.

In preparation for our baby showers, Luis and I finally went to register. We did our registry at Target on Thursday night. When you register there, they give you a little gift bag. Ever wondered what is in those bags? Well wonder no more:

I liked that their little gift bag was a reusable shopping bag. I will definitely be re-using this.

I actually felt a little irritated when I saw this. The bag had this box, so naturally you assume there is something large in the box. But no, it is one little newborn diaper and some wipes. Hello? Has anyone heard of the environment. Having this whole box for such a small item just seems so wasteful… especially after they go through the trouble of giving you a reusable shopping bag.

Again, another example of wastefulness. A tiny little sample of baby lotion in a big package.

Breast milk storage bags. I don’t think I’ll be getting much use out of this.

$20 towards a Shutterfly photo book. Score!

Nursing pads. These will come in handy (or so I hear).

A coupon for $4 off a sleep sack. To me, these look like straight jackets from the insane asylum. But if they work, then great.

This coupon is actually pretty cool too. A free 6-pack of 2 fl. oz. formula filled bottles. I am at a completely loss when it comes to selecting formula for the baby, and this sure is a good way to get me to try something I might not try otherwise.

I can honestly tell you that unless the baby is extremely colicky, I will not be using this coupon. These bottles are super expensive, and have a bunch of different parts that go with them. And for only $1 off? Totally not worth it.

$5 off Gerber formula. Not as good as the free Enfamil, but still not too shabby of a coupon. My only complaint is that the advertisement is about the size of a normal bib, and the coupon itself is only the size of a gift card. Wastefulness, once again.

I really wish this Gerber coupon were of more value, because this is something I will almost certainly be using. It can be used for any Gerber clothing or bedding. So I’ll probably be using my $1 off on onesies.

I keep hearing that both Pampers and Huggies are a waste of money and that less expensive brands work just fine.

The last two items are a $10 off coupon for a breast pump and 20% off maternity clothes. The breast pump coupon is going in the trash. The maternity clothes coupon I’ll hang on to in case I end up buying anything else, but so far I haven’t been too impressed with Target’s maternity section (or lack thereof).

We still have 3 months before this little one makes her arrival, and yet she is already receiving gifts from those who love and can’t wait to meet her.

This little octopus was brought all the way from Hawaii from my good friend, Karina. Graciela may not know it yet, but she is going to love her aunty Karina Chicken Marsala :)

Before my friend, Ankitha, moved away from Las Vegas, she insisted on leaving behind a little something for Graciela. It will take a little while before Graciela is big enough to fit into this cute dress, but I hope she’ll love it just as much as I do.

At Easter, Graciela received her very first Easter basket and bunny from Aunty Suzy and Uncle Mike (our good friends who have become family to us here in Las Vegas).

I was given Graciela’s very first puzzle from my friend, Suzy and her family, along with a couple of cute pink organic onesies when Mother’s Day rolled around.

And last, but not least, Graciela received a whole gift bag full of goodies from her Aunt Niki, Uncle Flavio and her cousins. I love the “this is my little black dress” onesie. I want to make a little tutu to go with it :)