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My advice is to not read this comment section. Ha! My thought on breastfeeding is that it's worth giving it a go, but don't feel bad if it doesn't work out. You might hate it, but I breastfed my daughter for fourteen months (we just weaned this week) and I LOVED it. It's definitely worth finding out for yourself.

My other advice is not to buy a ton of stuff. You can always run to Target if you find you need something (or use Amazon Prime...no need to even leave the house), but in the beginning the basics are enough. Diapers, blankets, a place to set the baby down, a carseat, and a good wrap/sling are all that you need. Spend your time/money on filling your freezer with easy meals instead.

I have one in my daughter's room now, on our glider. I put it there to help hide the hideous beast that is our free chair, but it turns out to be great lumbar support during nursing too. Now that she's a young toddler I've been keeping an eye out for more fun pillows for her room. Her sweet soothing nursery is starting to feel a bit boring, and now I want to add some color and throw pillows are a safe, easy addition to her room. Plus she can use them to read on the floor, or play with, or whatever her little mind can come up with.

I do this constantly and it drives my husband nuts! We have half finished projects all over the house. I love it though because it makes me feel like i'm accomplishing something, even if it's not altogether true.

Brighten up the paint color a bit to a light gray (maybe with a bluish tint), black shutters upstairs. Paint the front door emerald green. Window boxes down stairs with something cheery in them. Replace the railing if possible, maybe add railing to the other side of the stoop. Paint the trim super white.

I love the kitchen floors and countertops, and the handmade wood pieces are amazing. You should consider selling them!

I'm also a newbie. Better Homes and Gardens has really helped me out. You can go to their website and put in your zipcode and it will tell you your zone and what plants will grow there. Then you can brows the plants and it will tell you if they need sun, shade, etc. I haven't gotten far yet, but I feel much more confident.

"Biggest Embarrassment: Not a thing. I love it!"

Good for you! You've created a great space and you should be proud of it!

Are the hats above the bed intentionally supposed to look like nipples? If so, may I just say that I find that hilarious/awesome. If not, please forgive me for being a child.

Your home is lovely. It looks like a fun place to hang out.

My daughter had the IKEA gym because I didn't want plastic and I didn't want to spend a lot. She LOVED it. I can't recommend it enough. Actually, IKEA toys in genral are great. They're inexpensive, but not cheap plastic and they're quirky. Even my daughter's lovie is from there. Of all her sweet stuffed animals she fixated on a rat. Go figure.

Everyone else has already said "lovely" and I think it's the perfect description! It must be fun to have 100% control over the design!