It’s been a while since I announced that my husband and I are expecting a baby. Time is flying by and I thought it was time to give you all an update!
At 24 weeks…
This is me at 24 weeks. That puts me at the end of my sixth month! I’ll be into my third trimester in no time!
Preparations
We’ve been working on baby’s nursery for some time now. We’ve got a beautiful crib and change table, and most importantly, we picked out a car seat last week. As far as essential gear, I think we’re set.
Taking Care of Baby’s Skin
I really want to be able to make any required skin care for Baby on my own. My intuition tells me to keep it simple, avoid lots of scent, and to go slow. So far, the reading I’ve done tells me the same. In particular, most books warn against essential oils in any great quantity. It’s important to use them in diluted form on adults and even more important for babies and their delicate skin.
Natural Baby Care
One of the books I’m reading is Natural Baby Care by Colleen Dodt. She’s writes about the fact that baby’s identify with scent quite a bit when they’re small. She suggests that it makes sense to create a scent in your home and on you that your baby will recognize readily. Of course, it wouldn’t be a strong scent. I love the idea and am thinking of something soothing, like lavender.
Just One More Trimester…
Our little bundle of joy is due at the end of November. With any luck, everything will continue to go smoothly until then!
August 18, 2012 at 9:36 am
Congrats! I predict a boy! Hugs!
August 18, 2012 at 9:41 am
Thanks so much!
August 18, 2012 at 10:11 am
You look great! The next three months will seem to go by slowly, but soon enough babe will be here.
August 18, 2012 at 10:18 am
Thanks Heidi! I’m feeling great so far I’m starting to get excited!
August 18, 2012 at 10:14 am
Congratulations! Wow, November is close by 🙂 It’s great how you are preparing to make products for the baby yourself, as you do with most body products. I’ve enjoyed reading your recipes and ideas, which is why I’d like to nominate you for the Sunshine Award http://dutchwitch.wordpress.com/2012/08/18/sunshine-award/ Congratulations 🙂
August 18, 2012 at 10:20 am
Thanks for the well wishes and thank you for supporting my blog!
August 18, 2012 at 11:58 am
That’s a lovely picture of you 🙂 Seems like you ar ready 🙂 You look very happy 🙂
August 18, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Thanks Kristina!
August 18, 2012 at 7:13 pm
You are an excited mum-to-be! Congrats! I had my second baby two months ago and I am still excited. Could you write a post on natural treatments for common baby skincare challenges? Thanks and good luck!
August 19, 2012 at 11:49 am
Thanks and congratulations to you on your new little one! I’ve been researching natural skin care treatments for babies for the past little while. Your request comes at a perfect time because I’m just about ready to start writing about what I’ve learned! Stay tuned!
August 31, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Beautiful pic of you! Congrats, again 🙂
September 1, 2012 at 8:07 am
Thanks, Mandy!
September 1, 2012 at 7:33 am
Looking great, Alia! I’m so excited for you! Keep up the great work too!
September 1, 2012 at 8:07 am
Thanks for all of your support!
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