New Baby, New Room

We knew we wanted to avoid buying duplicate items for #2 if possible, but told ourselves if Reed wasn't ready to give up something we wouldn't push it. That being said I started working on the nursery early on. I felt like this might help him get used to the idea of another person joining our family and we could also use it to set some boundaries/guidelines. He has been a trooper and willingly watched some of his old toys, books, clothes, rocker, and changing table get moved to the room across the hall for the last few months. The last challenge was his crib. I had no intention of trying to get him in a big boy bed before the baby if he wasn't ready, but then realized that because I will be for sure having a C-section I won't be able to lift him in or out of bed for several weeks. We went ahead and bit the bullet and about three weeks ago moved him into a twin mattress on his bedroom floor. Although we've had a few bumps in the road (especially around nap time), he seems to have adjusted well and is enjoying his new found freedom. That being said the Nursery is now complete and ready to be shared.

So a quick rundown of what we've got going on this time around. First, hanging above the bed are enlarged prints of vintage alphabet flashcards. We bought these when Jon and I were in Seattle. The shop was just across the street from our hotel and after making a few phone calls to share our news with our Grandparents and other family members as well as sending an email to our close friends it felt like just the right purchase to embrace that this was really happening a second time around. The crib and rocking chair are hand me downs from Reed's room. The pillows on the chair are handmade sequins pillows "G" Momma made for me almost ten years ago when I bought my first house. I splurged and bought black out lined curtains that are adorable (and super functional) and then a cute red and white gingham ottoman that I thought would be great for resting my feet on while nursing, but Reed has decided works much better as a perch to enjoy stories from.



 

 

I hung a hook by the closet door for pajamas, outfits, etc., but for now we have an Arsenal (Jon's favorite soccer team) onesie, that fits perfectly with the color scheme, occupying it. They have a big game on 11/10 against Manchester United so the baby will definitely be sporting it that day!

 



The changing table and trash can/hamper are hand me downs, again from Reed. We invested in a new wipeable changing pad that matches the room and a cute mobile that features red, white, and grey hot air balloons. Above the changing table is a black and white picture from mine and Jon's engagement photo shoot that includes both sets of Grandparents, Auntie "C", and Uncle Kyle.

On the wall opposite the window we have two bookshelves filled with books, toys, blankets, swaddles, and lots of storage cubes. There are two painted yard sticks with clothespins that I created to hold well wishes, cards, and pictures in the future, but right now have ultrasound pics and the unopened "surprise" envelope. Yes we have had the gender of our baby in a sealed envelope for months and haven't peeked!!! In the middle of the wall is a gingham covered board that features a worn out t-shirt of Jon's that reads "Established 1887 McClarty Farms" and then hand/foot prints of all of our family's members except baby - Reed, Dodger, Mom, and Dad.

There is definitely lots of room to add things as we collect items after the baby is born. The blue is a little more gender neutral than it looks in the pictures and once we know if it is a girl or a boy I will probably change around a few things and definitely add a rug that matches the gender. For now though it is done and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.