Apr 11, 2009
Baby Nursery
I've been thinking of starting the nursery but wonder if I'm jumping the gun on this. I just feel like I have to be doing something. Since we don't know what sex the children will be I'm thinking of doing something unisex. I thought that I could pick up a few things from time to time when things are on sale. I'm I crazy to even be thinking about this? I just want to feel some sort of connection to them. I may not be able to have them in my arms or even see thier faces but I need to feel that in some sort of strange way that they know I'm thinking of them. That I love them even without knowing them. Maybe I'm just having one of those mornings...I don't know.
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You are so not crazy! I was picking up thing here and there even though we did not know if we were getting a boy or girl. I think that we have to do this to survive. So I say start planning- look around and see what you like- pick up a few things- it will help the time pass and will help you feel connected to your kids!
Carolyn
Thanks Carolyn! I think I might just do it! lol
Hey Kelly. I think its a great Idea! When we were waiting for our referral I bought some things too but of course I bought for under age 3 and ended up with 8 year old Oksana. Oh well. :) One thing I would definatly do again was make a blanket and get a special stuffed animal. Before we left I had made a pink and blue crocheted (spelling) blanket and a blue and gren one. Then we bought a stuffed Monkey and a stuffed Beaver. When we met Oksana we gave her the Monkey and the Pink and Blue Blanket. She tells us they are very special to her and keeps them in a safe place in her room. Often snuggling with her blanket. After making it and before the referral Jamey and I would often take it out and fold and refold it, talk about the kids, imagine them using those items. And now here she is. I think it would be a great idea to do those things to connect with them even before they arrive and it will help to take your mind off waiting and they will be home sooner than you know. I am excited to see pics of what you decide to do!!!
We have bought books and toys that are unisex and have found the car seats we want (they go up to 65 lbs). So there is a lot you can buy without knowing gender and age. Start now, because once you get the referral I am told there will never be enough time to prepare.
Eileen
Hi Kelly,
Picking out special things for your child(ren) is one of the best ways to feel connected to them as you wait and wait and wait. Every single item no matter what it is will be picked out with love. I remember picking out Alyssa's clothes and lovingly packing them in the suitcase. We had picked up 2 different sets of clothes in different sizes as we didn't know how big/small she was. There were some items of clothing that didn't fit so I gave them to another mom who was also adopting her daughter at the same time. I gave them to her and told I was actually a bit sad to part with them as I had spend months dreaming of Alyssa wearing them and had lovingly chose every single item!!
We don't have much here in terms of awesome baby room stuff but you can check out HomeSense in either MOncton or Halifax - they have beautiful stuff!!! Snugglebugs (here in Ch'town) has some really nice crib sets and room decals they just got in and they are super sweet!
Have fun...
Tammy
Let yourself start to prepare Kelly. It helps with the wait and it makes the whole process feel real, like it will happen. It is hard to shop when you don't know the age or sex, but you can still get a few things and preparing a unisex room sounds like a fantastic idea! Keep us posted on how you get along....
Deanna
my vote is your NOT CRAZY. I think we all do it! I have picked up stuff for our daughter as well and we don't have a referral yet. As for the nursery, myself I can't bring myself to do it yet, as if I get it done, then it will just seem like its a reminder that its empty. But I am just at a bad emotional point in our referral waiting game, so don't put much on my opinion on that one!! I think Im even crazier than you, I already have a daughter, so technically I don't need to be picking up clothes for her, cause I have tubs full, so you go girl, and pick up those cute items you see that make you feel closer to your family....
I was thinking of starting a nursey to help pass the time as well. My first job will be to clean the junk out of our spare room...arg, that will be a big job! Keep us posted on how yours is coming.
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