Packing our bags

All of my regular readers know that I had a bit of a crisis last month when I started fretting about hospital bags in the throes of full-blown nesting.  It ended with me walking in circles before collapsing in resignation that Everything Will Be Ok, and I didn't need to worry about it right then.  Since that time I have been slowly accumulating the things that I need and gradually packing them in three different bags.  For Christmas I received several of the items that I needed, which gave me plenty of time to wash and pack them without rushing.  I also cruised Goodwill for some pjs and a robe that I could wear and lose/stain, as all the books suggested I do.  I grabbed some travel toiletries, packed my favorite DVDs to pass the time, and then breathed out.

I also had some fun with packing the Bun's bag.  After all of the 0-3 clothes were washed I picked out two outfits, one in Newborn sizes and one in 0-3.  Both are fairly pink-centric and SO tiny.  I think I just stood there staring at the Newborn ensemble for a few minutes, trying to get my brain around the idea that a human being potentially that small would be coming home with us in the very near future.  Made me both unspeakably happy, and just a little nervous!  I lovingly added some items I knitted for her and again, breathed out a little more.

Sure feels good!

There they are, ready at a moment's notice.  

I just hope that moment doesn't come for another couple of weeks!