Otto

Finally I return to the blog! So as you might of guessed, Otto has arrived! One day early (lucky I had that hospital bag packed!!) Its taken me awhile to get back on the blog, a bit longer than I thought...this caring for a newborn baby business is pretty demanding, there has been a lot of  challenges especially the breast feeding!!! Wow that is one tough gig!! 

Little Otto showed us his smile for the first time the other day and I almost burst into tears I was so happy/excited. 

I'm still getting my head around my new role, learning something new every day, pretty sure these blog posts are going to be few and far between sorry!

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What's in the bag

The hospital bag is all packed, its pretty bizarre having half my things and the other half filled with things for the baby. I stocked up on a few things I love like licorice bullets from the lollie shop (they have been a staple throughout the pregnancy) and burts bees lip balm, can't get enough of that stuff. I also have some hand knitted goodness for the babe in the form of an adorable hat and sock! And now we wait.

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One more minty

One more mint green post! Just a few things from around the web that have taken my fancy... I want to plan another trip back to New York just to shop at the Sweet William kids clothing store, so cute!!

Top to bottom (Kids jumper: Sweet William / Scarf: JCrew / Kids jeans: Sweet William / Nail polish:OPI / Ring: Net-a-porter / Ladies brogues: Asos)

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Minty

I just realized that there is a lot of mint in my life at the moment, I have had this oversize mint green jacket forever, I took these photos the other day before running out the door to attend my first mums and bubs movie session, clearly getting a head start since my bub is not yet here. It was great to go along with some friends and there peaceful little angles...not one single cry the whole movie! Here's hoping I don't let the team down!

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Nusery

I'm really excited to finally share some pics of the nursery, with 9 days until D-Day (who's counting :) I'm feeling very happy that the nursery is ready for its new occupant. I had so much fun decorating the room, making cushions and quilting my first blanket!

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Outfitting

I have managed to contain the shopping addict inside me pretty well in regards to buying baby clothes, I have bought one or two suits but the rest of little ones wardrobe consists of hand me downs and gifts. I couldn't resist a little flutter on Bonds website, keeping it basic and gender neutral :) I would totally do a pair of the "Cord Roomies Pants" bottom left if they did them in adult sizes!

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Count down

I'm now down to weekly appointments, I had the car seat installed this morning and the water retention (swollen feet and hands) has arrived. Ballet flats with elastic are now my go to shoe. I feel like I'm definitely on the home stretch now! Working on a craft project which I'm excited to share as soon as I'm done.

 

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