Awesome Happens: 100 More Days!

As of today, I only have 100 more days of pregnancy. To celebrate, I used my Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card that I had leftover from Christmas to buy some essentials for our hospital bag.

I got a Chocolate Chip Clif Bar (so yummy!), two travel toothbrushes-one for me and one for Joe, toothpaste, Dove Men deodorant for Joe, Secret deo for me, Clean & Clear Morning Burst body wash, Pantene shampoo and conditioner, Baby Lips lip balm in coral, Tony Ties hair ties (LOVE this style of hair ties right now), Neutrogena face cleansing wipes and a Revlon wide-tooth comb.

I am sure there are a few other things that will end up in the toiletries bag but for now, I think we have the basic necessities.

As for the complete hospital bag, we have PLENTY of time left. Also, I don't intend to pack much more than the above. I am not bringing diapers, outfits for days other than her one going home outfit, baby blankets, clothes to wear any other days than what I'm wearing when I get there and what I intend to wear when I go home. The hospital provides diapers and clothes and a blanket for baby for the duration of the stay. The hospital will also provide a gown for me that I can ruin and hand back. They will give me rad pads and mesh panties. If you have never had to use them, they are not for everyone, but MOST people swear they are one of the best perks of the hospital stay. I think they're rad.

A lot of people bring full makeup, flat irons, blow dryers, fancy clothes that will likely end up ruined. Let me get real here. You will NOT care. If you care more about getting your hair blow dried and flat ironed then you are gonna have a hard time with that baby. I am not saying you can't do these things again but in the hospital? Spending every moment with your newborn that you took so much care to grow and birth is what is going to be important. You can do your hair later. Shoot some dry shampoo in there and use BB cream for the face. Some hydration and a hint of color and MAYBE a coat of mascara will do. Then used a tinted chapstick and call it a day. Seriously though, spend time with your newborn. You'll have your whole life to do hair and makeup but only 24 hours to enjoy your first day with your baby.

Honestly though, to each their own but I'm sure most new moms would rather watch their new baby's every move than anything else.

OK so this is what will surely be waiting for us when we arrive home from the hospital with our new baby girl.

Here is Parker.