May and I celebrated BabyCenter’s Big Day Out by getting out in the sunshine and not prepping for the baby – due next week – at all.
Yep. I haven’t prepped at all. But really, what do you need besides some diapers, a couple of onesies and some just-in-case-breastfeeding-doesn’t-work formula? Right? Surely babies can shop for themselves. (Suggestions from readers very welcome.)
Besides, who wants to prep for anything when London is in the midst of a heat wave. Perfect for toddlers and mamas who like to sunbathe.
Besides enjoying some glorious weather, going outside is excellent stimulation for May. The sun warms her skin. The wind plays with her hair. The birds sing to her. The grass tickles her.
It is always easier to stay at home with a disabled child. Everything is there! But, if May is any proof, going out provides all kinds of wonderful stimuli for her to enjoy. None of which I can offer her in my flat.
On May’s Big Day Out, she practised pushing herself up on her arms in the grass. She’s much better at this, mainly down to her supergirl lycra suit, of which she was fitted for her third today. All her measurements have gone up! Wonderful news for the little girl who spent an entire year at about the same weight and suddenly, in the last few months, had quite a growth spurt.
Magic photos of May. Good luck for the next little one!
Wohoo! Way to go May! I love it. We need one of those supersuits. Someday. Thinking of you as you wait for the arrival of your new bub. Enjoy the heat wave, our first summer in London was a huge one, all the grass in the parks turned brown.
WOW look at May go. I’m getting excited for number two.
Wow May is doing such a great job holding up her head. Fun to see her discovering the grass and warm sun on her skin. Thanks for sharing new photo’s!
What a wonderful clever little girl 🙂
Look at that girl boogy!! Woo hoo! She’ll be such a great big sister!
It is lovely seeing the progress May is making well done for all the help you are giving her Look forward to meeting No 2
Blankets/newborn cap, a carseat, a blank memory stick for your camera, pacifiers if you use those. Oh, and chocolate and bubble bath for the tired mama.
Great list Jessica! I particularly like the chocolate (essential item!) and the blank memory stick. Now, that really is a good idea! I’m going to buy one tomorrow!
Essentials prior to a baby? Lansinoh – definitely! Also, find out where your local breastfeeding cafes and bf consultants hang out, so helpful when trying to establish breastfeeding, i still go to a cafe to see other mums!
Food – hospital food is awful!
water bottle – the cups are tiny and refilling is annoying!
Good Luck Stacie
Great ideas – I hadn’t thought at all about a water bottle. That makes so much sense.