help

We are FINALLY getting some of the getting ready for baby stuff done.

Like buying a crib.

So our very nice friends the Butlers gave us a hand at attempting to set it up, which you can read about here.

But alas one faulty part, and one broken crib later, with the Butlers on the road home again, I was left to do the job myself.

(and PS. they are my heroes for making the store give us new pieces...I am a wimp about that kind of stuff).

Well when I say " left to do it myself", I should say, I was too impatient to wait for anyone else to get home to help me do it.

So I improvised.

And I must say I am pretty proud of my very pregnant self.

Although I must admit, the heavy lifting might have contributed to the more-than-my-fair-share of contractions later that night. So as I soaked in the tub freaking out about premature labor and playing out rushing to the hospital scenarios in my head, I couldn't remember exactly how many days pregnant I was...which is vital information if you are going into premature labor...and then I remembered my countdown widget that tells me this very important info, and I said a prayer of gratitude for blogging.
And after a back rub, my contractions finally stopped.

And yes the walls are blue, and yes we are having a girl...they are really more periwinkle and pretty, but darn that cold northern facing light!

So stay tuned for more girlish touches to come.

Anyway, I am really wondering about crib mattresses. Any advice or help in this area would be greatly appreciated. What kind do you have? Do you love it? Hate it? Is it worth spending more on? Help!