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I couldn't get that link to work but I googled it and that is a great idea. We used a baby bathtub and it was indeed a pain in the ass and took up a ton of space but I also hated feeling like I wasted a ton of water in a regular bath. But it also isn't very comfortable to bend over a tub to bathe an infant. But I think for #2 I think we will toss the infant tub and opt for something like this.

#1 seems impractical in the long run. Yes they are all neat and tidy now, but they will start to grow out onto the stairs and you will have to step on them or take them out to replace with a smaller cutting to maintain that look.

I second ALL of that. I also read "Bringing up Bebe" and found that to be such a refreshing read from all of the other books I had been reading on parenting. It was really right in line with our parenting philosophy.

I also agree with not over researching. After awhile I got so sick of reading parenting books ( have a 9 month old btw) and when I started feeling guilty that I had a sip of coke zero and wasn't eating everything organic, I knew I had enough researching. I just continued doing what I normally did, eat reasonably healthy, indulge when I wanted and kept being active and exercised and I had a very healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

And I will readily admit that I did not like breastfreeding. In fact, I hated it. I stuck with it for 4 months and decided that was enough and I was much happier bottle feeding, which made me a happier and better parent. It just added so much more stress to my life, particularly when I went back to work. And mschatelaine is right, there really isn't a massive different in health and wellness of breastfeeding versus formula, but boy did I feel guilty for awhile.

Congratulations on your impending arrival! I also had virtually no baby experience when I had my baby and you really do just figure it out. :)

Love, love, love the wall! It feels so cozy too, great job.

Great post!

I never eat the skin anyway so I don't care if it is crispy or not. I love the idea of popping these in when I go to work and having them done when I get home. I will definitely be doing this, probably with sweet potaoes though, they are my favorite. Thanks for the tip!

I have this same chair and restored it but left the wood natural. There is always an inner conflict as to whether or not to paint color or keep the wood tone! Usually the wood tone wins but this painted chair is really adorable.

Great headboard!

Aw man that pic of the birthday girl is too cute!

I love that there is a mix of paint and natural wood. I just inherited a dresser my grandpa made for my 8 month old daughters room and this is a perfect way to update it. My husband and I always argue over whether to keep the natural wood tone of old furniture or paint it - this is a good compromise!