No referrals this week. ‘Nuff said about that.

Since there’s really nothing else for me to do while we wait for a referral, I’ve finally started working on filling up the nursery. With the help of friends and consignment sales, I think I’ve got a pretty good start.

My two-year old patient has graduated to a “big-girl bed”, so her Mom passed on her crib to me (thanks Stacy!!). The crib has gone through three babies and it’s in perfect condition. Who knows how long our little one will be in it, or if it will ever be used. We’re open to co-sleeping, and I won’t be forcing the crib issue if it is an issue. So, a free crib is right up my alley. It’s a beautiful dark cherry.

Here’s the bedding I ordered for it on Friday.

I think it’s going to look great when it’s all put together. The set comes with the quilt, dust ruffle, bumper, fitted crib sheet, 2 window valances, diaper stacker, and toy bag. I was afraid it might be too dark but the nursery is painted a light gold color that I think will set off the green perfectly. Yay! No painting required!

I’m also working on filling up one of the closets (there are two in the room).

Most of the clothes are gender neutral but I do have several boy outfits from our Vietnam days. I love buying clothes but I’m restraining myself until we get our referral and know the gender of our little one.

When I go shopping, I’m amazed at all the “stuff” for babies. Do babies really need all this stuff? I’m talking about all the stuff beyond the basics. Another question, how long will they actually use this stuff? There really should be a list somewhere that spells out exactly what one can’t live without. Of course, I have my own list of stuff that’s just too cute to pass up and I’m sure others have their own stuff list. I know how trivial this must sound but to me, there’s absolutely nothing too trivial when it comes to navigating this whole parenthood thing.