the best brag of my life not involving coupons or shopping!!!

[Eva-M]

That's the best brag you can have in life! Can't describe with words the feeling you have when you bring another life in to the world...
I hope you enjoy every moment of it (and many more to come)

I loved the feeling when I was pregnant - carrying the baby in your tummy everywhere you go ....*just thinking of it/I get goosies

I hope you will take many pictures of your belly

[catmom7]

Congrats! Hope everything goes well for you!
Looking forward to your postings in the Parents section!

thanks!!!! but where is the parents section? i'm not very "pro". as you can see I need coaching in other areas too. lol

[hana.z]

Congratulations!

[catmom7]

thanks!!!! but where is the parents section? i'm not very "pro". as you can see I need coaching in other areas too. lol

Oooh I just saw it, I cant believe All the things I,ve being missing, there's so much to see and learn ooo wow

[queenkathy]

My DH and I struggled with infertility for 10 yrs - long story with lots of sadness and IVF/$ - after 7 IVF attempts, we are now the proud parents of 6 month old DD who is an absolute blessing and joy to us. Congrats to you on your pregnancy and best wishes for an easy pregnancy and delivery of a healthy baby!

One piece of advice I will offer is to scour kijiji to find baby gear. I bought 2 brand new jumperoos for $50 (Babies R US = $129) and an exersaucer for $40 (again BRU = $129). Also bought a Baby Bjorn bouncer for $40 when new it's close to $200 retail. My list goes on and on, I bought a beautiful wood sleigh cradle, my bumbo seat, tummy time mat, medela pump, baby monitor... all at great prices on kijiji.

One other great deal I got was I bought a new Baby Bullet at Bed, Bath & Beyond - regular retail $59.99 - I was able to use the Home Outfitters gift card of save $20 when you spend $50, and then HO also let me use their 20% off any item coupon - so my final total was $59.99 - $20 = $39.99 less 20% = $32 + tax. I love my baby bullet, just started using it and it's great!

[Tvguide]

Congratulations! Collect pampers and huggies points for great rewards like free prints from Shutterfly.

[tink42]

Congratulations!!!!

My two "babies" are 28 and 25 (yikes!) and my best advice would be to start an RESP as soon as possible. I looked and looked but could not find any tuition coupons.

[hawkrave]

congrats just sign up for everycompany site on the planet

[SmileSlly]

congrats! I'm not a mom (disclaimer!) but my friends who are moms tell me that they wished they had not bought so much "stuff" before the baby arrived. I guess their babies quite quickly grew and never even wore many of the cute outfits!

I've also had some who bought expensive cloth diapers only to switch to disposable, and some who stocked up on disposable only to switch to cloth!

So, it seems like you should do some research before warming up your credit card

Good luck!!

Clothes are not a good thing to stock up on lol, they do grow out of them fast.
Diapers, Baby Wipes, Receiving blankets, some shampoo...baby shampoo tends to go a long ways though, formula if you intend to go that route,
All good things to stock up on

Congratulations!! mine is 14 LOL....man I feel old

[babyluck]

congrats! I'm not a mom (disclaimer!) but my friends who are moms tell me that they wished they had not bought so much "stuff" before the baby arrived. I guess their babies quite quickly grew and never even wore many of the cute outfits!

I've also had some who bought expensive cloth diapers only to switch to disposable, and some who stocked up on disposable only to switch to cloth!

So, it seems like you should do some research before warming up your credit card

Good luck!!

Totally agree, that's what happened with my first one, i learned my lesson

[babyluck]

Congratulations!

[dreamcatcher]

Congratulations! Tears welled up in my eyes as I read your post. I remember that feeling of waiting, praying, trying and despairing, and then finally it happens! I wish you joy and happiness. An earlier poster said something about motherhood being the most challenging position of your life, she's right, it is, it is also the most rewarding and wonderful thing you'll ever do! Enjoy every moment!

[MzStellar]

Congratulations!!

[jonesy]

Congratulations and all the very best wishes!

[vancouponer]

This is a heartwarming brag! Thanks for sharing and
CONGRATULATIONS!