Babies Tale

I can’t thank my family enough for throwing me a beautiful baby shower. They went all out - the pink and blue cake, homemade food, plates and napkins with baby buggies on them, the favors, the diaper cake, the surprise - the whole nine yards. My little girl has all pink dresses and rompers, purple bedding, fleece blankets in every sweet pastel color and enough plush toys to carry her through toddler hood.

It’s a whole new world!

You’ve planned the conception and you have conceived, however, six months into it you are bored with your pregnancy and cannot wait until it is over. Don’t worry, this is a feeling that the majority of pregnant women experience and you are not alone.

My journey through pregnancy was full of ups and downs, self-consciousness of my ever growing belly and increased weight gain, awe and joy experiencing the developments of the baby inside, and, of course, fluttering feelings of boredom. Often times, the pregnancy blahs settled upon me. During these times, the best thing you can possibly do is to keep busy.

If you are feeling the pregnancy blahs, why not get excited all over again and start planning for the new bouncing baby girl or boy? The most exciting stage of pregnancy is planning and decorating the nursery. Designing a nursery can be fun and creative and at the same time will bring you closer to the blessed event.

Where does one start?

1. Plan a budget.

   • The most important stage of planning is making a budget. Furniture, sheets, blankets, accessories, paint and extra details can make a dent in the wallet. However, be smart and make a budget for the nursery.

2. Make a List

   • Be organized and make a list of requirements for the nursery. Try and stick to your list while shopping as I can attest there are so many adorable items that make you “ooh” and “ahh” but may not necessarily be something that is required.
   • If you have a limited budget, in reality, the only piece of furniture you truly require is one where the baby can drift off to dreamland such as a crib or baby bassinet. Everything else is for convenience. For example, changing tables are nice to have but I used the floor for both of my babies.

3. Choose the Tone

   • Do you wish to have the nursery bright and colorful or subdued and neutral. Reds, oranges and yellows are colors that stimulate while soft greens, blues and creams are relaxing colors.

4. Choose a Theme

   • This stage is not necessary but makes the planning more fun and the room more interesting. There are a lot of themes choose from and if you are stuck for ideas browse through the crib bedding or nursery artwork section in stores.

5. Think Safety

   • Make your baby’s room a safe place before you bring baby home.
     1. Ensure that the crib is placed away from window treatments with dangling cords or anything that the baby can pull on top of him/her such as lamps.
     2. Place a working smoke detector in baby’s nursery or near baby’s room.
     3. Put plug protectors in unused electrical outlets.

It takes time to create an amazing nursery for baby but if you plan ahead, it will be less stressful and more enjoyable and exciting. Take time to dream about baby while completing your nursery project. It will be a whole new world before you know it!

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