Carter's up to 50% off sale begins tomorrow

Carter's up to 50% off sale will begin Friday, February 26! Click to view Carter's Catazine for a preview of the deals!

Baby Einstein: Look at Me! Mirror Discovery Cards - $4

Amazon has Baby Einstein: Look at Me! Mirror Discovery Cards for only $4 and free shipping with Amazon prime! (or spend $25 to get free shipping). That's 60% off! Order now - there are only 2 more in stock!

Child to Cherish Cotton Baby Book

Saw this cute Child to Cherish Cotton Baby Bookon Amazon for only $8.50 (normally $31.99) and it is eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime or spend $25 total to get free shipping.

Babies R Us sale - ends soon!

Hey everyone! This is just a reminder that if you received all of those great coupons from Babies R Us in the mail - the sale ends on Saturday, 2/20, so make sure to take advantage in the next couple of days! If you didn't get them in the mail, be sure to check out the store, I'm sure they'll have them for you to use. To check out the deals visit BabiesRUs.com, once there you'll see something that says 'The Great Trade In Event' - click there and you'll be taken to the circular.

Freebies from BabiesOnline.com

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but I am a magazine design and editor and I LOVE magazines! I have been reading them for as long as I can remember, so this deal is perfect for me. BabiesOnline.com has several free goodies, including a 1 year subscription to BabyTalk magazine+ a 6 months subscription to American Baby magazine and you can sign up for various free samples and coupons!

The diaper bag...

So if you saw my Hospital Bag checklist post, you know I like lists! Well as my husband and I were getting Micah's hospital bag packed we looked at our diaper bags (yes! we each have our own - his is a more 'manly' diaper bag) and Jason said, "What do we pack in a diaper bag?" I thought about it for a second and said "I have NO idea!" Being a first time mom, these are questions you necessarily don't think about and when you do you feel dumb for not knowing the answer. So, I did a google search and ran across the following 'Diaper Bag Checklist' from About.com. It includes a list of 'must haves' for your diaper bag plus diaper bag packing tips. Make sure to check it out so you're diaper bag is ready to go when the little one comes!

Babies R Us President's Day Sale

Babies R Us is holding a President's Day Sale - click here for a coupon for $5 off $25 or more, free $200 gift card with the purchase of nursery furniture $1299 or more and details on how you can get a $20 gift card for buying diapers, wipes, etc. Offers are valid 02/12 - 02/15. You can also visit their website for other deals they offering.

Craiglist.org

I know I've been posting 'new items' lately but I wanted to stress the savings you can have with 'new to you' items. We recently purchased our crib furniture off of Craigslist for a fraction of what it would cost new. The set is beautiful and included a crib, crib mattress, changing table and armoire. We started planning several months in advance. Jason and I both decided on what we were willing to spend and then searched our local Craigslist for sets in that price range. We checked the updated postings in our area daily until we found one we both liked and at a price we were willing to pay. We also offered less than the asking price and the seller accepted our offer. ALWAYS offer less than asking price. We have purchased so many items off Craigslist and ALWAYS offer less. It's usually easier to do over the phone or through e-mail before you even go look at the item than when you're there looking at the item.

Gymboree Presidents Day Sale

Just received an e-blast about this - save an extra 20% off at Gymboree on previously reduced newborn girl, newborn boy, baby girl, baby boy, kid girl and kid boy items for a total savings of up to 60%! Man! There are some totally cute things for newborn boys that I'm thinking about getting for Micah!
*Prices and quantities vary in stores and online. Prices are good through the weekend. They offer $5 standard shipping on all orders.

The Children's Place $10 sale

The Children's Place is holding a $10 Mix-N-Match sale on sweaters, skirts and capris. Click here for big girl sizes and here for baby girls sizes plus use code FAMILYA9 for an additional 15% off already marked down prices!

Mickey Mouse & Alarm Clock - only $2.22

Macy's has the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Sailor Mickey Mouse with Alarm Clock for only $2.22! Shipping is only $0.99 with code 99cents. This would definitely be a cute addition to any child's room.

Product Description:  With his compass clock and official captain's hat, Sailor Mickey is ready to drop anchor at the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. As the official Holiday Ambassador, this lovable mouse will talk you through an unforgettable season. Just squeeze his hand to hear three cheerful phrases. UPDATE: SOLD OUT!

The due date is approaching!

So, tomorrow is exactly one month from Micah's official due date. With this being my first baby I'm trying to not get my hopes up that he'll come a little early - but I'm ready to meet him! With that said, I am definitely anxious about the upcoming 'labor & delivery'. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it. It's funny how it just strikes me all of the sudden - a nervous excitement. I've read that one of the biggest things women have to get over in delivery is the fear of delivery itself. I'm trying to mentally prepare myself by setting it up as a 'fun' experience in my mind. Jason and I will get to go to the hospital together and have our baby boy.

I'm also anxious to see how Micah changes our lives. We've been married for 5 years and are extremely close, pretty much doing everything together. It's hard to think about it not just being 'us' anymore. Not that I think Micah won't add something much greater to our lives, it's just the closing of one chapter and the opening of another, which can sometimes be hard, especially when you've enjoyed the chapter so much! I don't believe I shared this in an earlier post, but Jason and I actually started trying to conceive about 1 years and 8 months before we actually got pregnant. The first year I kept telling myself, "It will happen." but when the year drew to an end, I definitely felt hopeless, often crying, afraid that we wouldn't be able to have children. And I was too scared to find out that something was wrong that I never made an appointment with a fertility specialist. I  actually picked up the phone several times to call but would hear it ring once and immediately hang up. And then right after our 4 year wedding anniversary we started looking at buying a new house, so we both were consumed with that. We ended up falling in love with a home and closed April 20. Of course once we bought the house, we were busy moving and decorating. And then June 28 after going to church and out to eat with friends, Jason and I stopped at Walgreens and purchased a pregnancy test. I had been nauseous on and off for the past couple of weeks and thought it wouldn't hurt to take one. I'll NEVER forget seeing the double line. I had probably taken 100s of pregnancy tests in the past year and a half. I ran downstairs and showed Jason. Being the skeptic that he is, he made me wait an hour and take the second one from the box before I called anyone. So I did and I had another double line!

It was such an exciting day for us. One I'll never forget. God has blessed us with a baby and it was in HIS timing. Of course, looking back, I didn't realize at the time. Our first house was much smaller than the one we're in now and though we definitely could have had a baby while living in it, things would have been cramped. Not to mention, we found an amazing deal on the home we're in now, so who knows if we even would have been looking if a baby had been in our lives. Now we have a great home that we can raise Micah and our (hopefully!) three other children in. :) I just feel so thankful to God for this precious miracle.

Boppy 'Bare Naked' Pillow $23 at Amazon

This is one of the few things I didn't receive at a shower but I see as a must have! Amazon has the Boppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle Pillowfor 22% off ($23.40, normally $29.99).

Product Description: Boppy Bare Naked Voted the #1 baby product in America five years in a row, the Boppy Bare Naked will give your tired arms and neck a rest. Made for Everyone Big or small, moms or dads, everyone can use the Boppy Bare Naked while feeding baby. This award-winning pillow places the user in an ergonomically correct position reducing stress to the body. The new Miracle Middle panel stretches the width of the pillow to accomodate all sizes, while still keeping its shape throughout.

15% off Gap Baby/Kids Coupon

Just ran across this 15% off coupon (D7KWWVXDT1YW) good for use at Gap Baby/Kids.This deal expires tomorrow (2/7) so be sure to use asap if you want to jump on this deal!

Packing the hospital bag

So, we have the nursery set up. All of the clothes we received at the shower are washed and hung up and I called the insurance company today to verify everything! I feel pretty ahead .. the only thing left to do is pack the hospital bag. I love organizing and I love to be organized! So, when I ran across this hospital bag checklist I was in heaven! Neatly layed out and very thorough, HospitalBag.org is a terrific resource for moms to be on what to take to the hospital. They also have a myriad of other resources for you to check out!

Jaunt™ Travel System - $60 off - today only!

The Safety 1^st Jaunt™  Travel System is $60 off ($99.99) today only!

Product Description: The Safety 1^st Jaunt™  Travel System will get you and your little one around in comfort and style. The stroller features a handy parent tray with cup holder, covered storage and easy headphone cord access.  The canopy with peek-a-boo window lets you keep an eye on your little one during your walks together.  With the included infant car seat, transitioning from car to stroller and back again is easier on you and more pleasant for your baby since you won't have to disturb her in order to make the switch.  With the stroller's convenient 1-hand, stand-alone fold, storage is easy when you've finished your day's travels.
  
Stroller

• 1-hand, stand-alone fold allows stroller to stand alone when folded
• Parent tray with cup holder, covered storage compartment, and easy headphone cord access
• Canopy with peek-a-boo window
• 3-point harness
• Extra-large basket
• Child tray with cup holder

Designer^® Infant Car Seat

• Infant head support
• Side Impact Protection
• Stay in car base

Graco Baby Monitor w/Dual Handsets - $35.99

Ran across this deal at Sears.com. It's the Graco Baby Monitor, imonitor™ Digital With Dual Handsets for $35.99 (normally $89.99). We plan to have Micah sleep in his nursery from the start, so a baby monitor will be essential for us and this one seems like a fantastic deal.

Product Description: Why digital? It's simply the best performing technology available in baby monitors. Digital offers clear reception that is especially sensitive to the sounds Mom wants to hear. Plus it's a private signal, which means your neighbors won't be able to hear you- and you won't hear them! Its super compact size and extended range lets you move through the whole house and stay connected. Exclusive Vibration- Adjustable sensitivity vibration to feel when your baby needs you.

Baby Inc Striped Jog Set - 73% Off

Saw this Baby Inc Striped Jog Set - Blue, 3-6 Monthsand thought it was adorable! Normally $28, it's on sale for $7.54 and shipping is free with Amazon Prime or when you spend atleast $25. There's only 5 left in stock, so I would order now if you want to buy it! UPDATE: SOLD OUT!

Hot Kid: Save up to 40% at Amazon

Save up to 40% on select Hot Kid products sold by Amazon.com. Save 25% when you enter code MUMMB333 at checkout. Plus, save an additional 15% when you combine the instant rebate with your Subscribe & Save order--bringing your total savings to 40%. Offer valid through February 28, 2010