The Home Stretch

So of course, pregnancy can be stressful.  Add in an almost 5 year old, a house that's under 1000 sq. ft., and going from two incomes to one there's added stress.  Don't get me wrong, I love being pregnant.  I just keep thinking of all the things I have to do.  Ugh.  And I almost lose it.

Let's start with the house.  We live in a super small 2 bed, 1 bath house.  We have one closet in the house, my bedroom.  Carter's room has a wardrobe, but it doesn't have much storage.  If I try to hang all of his shirts in it they are usually crammed.  Maybe I should get rid of some of them.  My closet not only houses my clothes, but also bedding, musical instruments, totes of hair styling equipment, board games, puzzles, Barbies in original boxes, my wedding dress, etc.  It is packed full. 

We fixed up our house after we got married and it is still lacking in a couple of areas.  There is no trim.  We have the original windows.  The drywall is cracking.  (We did all new drywall before we moved in.)  The tile we put in the bathroom is cracked, grout chipping.

Carter is excited for a baby brother, insisting Donovan is sleeping with him and he'll change diapers.  Sometimes though, Carter gets to be a little much.  I've been really tired and obviously Carter doesn't understand.  Not working, I'm trying to cook more (every night).  Carter is a little too helpful.  I'm the person that fights with Carter in the morning to get ready for school.  I'm the person that fights with Carter after school when he wants to eat everything in the house.  I'm also the person that gives Carter his bath and gets him in bed.  Please understand, I love Carter and taking care of him.  Just sometimes I get stressed and need to relax.  Thankfully Casey steps in and helps out before I go nuts.  lol

Other things to accomplish in the next 3 months include cleaning, getting caught up on laundry, new floor in bathroom, rearrange bedroom, and paint Carter's bedroom.  We are also planning on planting a large garden this year.  I'm planning on cloth diapering and only have 3 diapers so far.  I've planned on making some diapers but haven't even gotten the fabric.   

Sorry for the vent session.  Maybe I can get everything done.  I just have to keep reminding myself to breath.

Crunchy Mama

I blame my friend Melissa.  She has an addiction to cloth diapers.  Well she sells them, so it's understandable.  I've seen the cute fluffy bottoms and thought "I could do that."  So I decided with my next child to cloth diaper.  Have you seen these things?  They are so adorable and they're machine washable.  I think my husband thinks I'm nuts.

With my first baby, I attempted to make some baby food.  It worked pretty well, but I didn't keep it up.  I've decided to make baby food for the new baby.  I'll be a little more organized this time around and keep an ample supply in the freezer.

I've thought about how I'm going to handle a new baby and a five year old.  Seriously my son has more energy than the Energizer Bunny.  The simplest thing I can think of is baby wearing.  It will be easier to chase after little man with a baby strapped to me.  Plus it'll save room in the shopping cart at the grocery store.

Then there is the entire breastfeeding issue.  I had attempted with Carter, but wasn't very successful.  A nurse at the hospital had started me on the wrong foot.  I lost all patience with nursing and transitioned to pumping and finally formula.  I am determined this time though to successfully nurse for at least a full year.  I've learned from the mistakes of last time and am going in with a game plan.

What does all this mean?  I believe this means I'm going crunchy.  I will be a cloth diapering, baby food making, baby wearing, breastfeeding mama.  I'm excited about the new journey and hope that I can be successful with all aspects.

Ha!  And I didn't even mention the huge garden my husband is planning on us planting.  lol