What Do You Think? Boy, or Girl?

Oct 12,2011 / By Maria / 22 Comments

I thought it would be fun to see if you think I’m having a boy or a girl. As you know, we’re expecting baby #3 in December. All 3 have been "surprises." With my daughter, everyone on my husband’s side thought I was having a boy, since there were 5 grand sons and 4 great-grandsons on that side (now there are 7 great-grandsons…my daughter is the only girl!) My side thought it was a girl since they "don’t make boys."

With my son, my sister thought it was a boy, and strangers thought it was a boy, but no one else really knew! We went to a Chinese restaurant and the owner said definitively "It’s a boy." Not "do you know what you’re having?" She was sure, and said it was because I was "all out front." She was right!

This pregnancy hasn’t really been similar enough to either of my pregnancies for me to really know either way. The picture above was taken last week, at 31 weeks, and I think I’m even more "out front" than I was with my son! I initially thought it was a girl, largely because of the timing/charting/whatever that thing is that says XX live longer than XY, but now I’m thinking boy.

It really doesn’t matter either way. I’d love another little boy, but my daughter really wants a sister. If it’s a boy I don’t think any of the baby clothes will work (opposite seasons) and we can’t come up with a boy name!!

For giggles, here’s what I see when I look down:

What do you think? Is it a boy or a girl? 😀

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AMP Sized Duo Diaper Virtual Baby Shower Winner

Oct 11,2011 / By Maria / No Comment

329 people entered this giveaway. The winning entry was #34, which is Melynda Rainsbarger.

Congratulations Melynda! I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize.

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Babykicks 3G Pocket Cloth Diaper Giveaway (CLOSED 10/18)

Oct 11,2011 / By Maria / 20 Comments

I reviewed my Babykicks Bumboo pocket diaper about 16 months ago, then compared the Bumboo pocket to the new 3G pocket about 7 months ago. I love the Babykicks Joey Bunz one size inserts, especially with the improved tapered end and sizing guidelines. Please view my full Babykicks 3G Pocket Diaper review for all the details and photos!

I also made a video demonstrating how to use the newborn snap. This is one of only a handful of one-size diapers that I think would really work on a newborn!

The 3G pocket is available in 4 great colors, plus the white with multicolored snaps. It’s a trim one-size pocket with a front pocket opening and side snaps, and the snap down rise allows it to fit babies from 7-40 pounds. The waterproof PUL outer has fleece gussets that allow air flow, but not leaks. The lining of the diaper is 30% Certified Organic Cotton and 70% Rayon made from Bamboo, a great choice if you prefer natural materials over microfleece or suedecloth.

The Babykicks 3G pocket diaper retails for $20.50 and is available at lots of online and “brick and mortar” retailers! Be sure to follow Babykicks on Twitter and “like” Babykicks on Facebook.

Giveaway: Babykicks is offering one of my readers a 3G pocket diaper in his/her choice of color (ARV $20.50.) Entries go in the Rafflecopter form.

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Dapple Baby Dish Liquid & Toy Cleaner Wipes

Oct 11,2011 / By Maria / No Comment

Dapple Baby is a line of natural cleaners that are baby safe, including dish liquid, dishwasher powder, toy cleaner spray and wipes.

I received a travel size dish liquid and travel size toy cleaner wipes.

The baby safe dish liquid rinses easily, is biodegradable, not tested on animals, is phthlate, paraben, SLES & dye free and is certified to contain no detectable levels of dioxane

Ingredients:

Purified water, baking soda, cleaners derived from fruits, tree oils and glucose, French lavender essential oil, essential oil dispersant.

The full size dish liquid is available in cases of 6 16.9 oz bottles for $41.94, or find a store near you.

The toy wipes also contain natural based ingredients, are bidegradable, not tested on animals, phthlate, paraben, SLES and dye free, and are certified to contain no detectable levels of dioxane

Ingredients:

Two naturally derived cleaning agents, fruit derived buffer, two natural preservatives, Lavender essential oil, purified water, biodegradable fabric.

The toy cleaner wipes are available in cases of 6 35-count canisters for $47.94 (check your local store for individual canisters) or in 15-count travel soft packs (12 packs for $35.88.)

Dapple baby will help you get everything from bottles to toys to high chairs clean, without exposing your baby to harsh chemicals. I think Dapple Baby products would make a great addition to a gift basket full of natural baby products and organic baby products!

Like Dapple Baby on Facebook, Follow Dapple Baby on Twitter and Keep Up with Dapple on their blog!

FTC compliance: Although I received product samples, I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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Utterly Yours Pregnancy Pillow Giveaway (CLOSED 10/17)

Oct 10,2011 / By Maria / 5 Comments

We all know that pregnant women are supposed to sleep on their left side, but it’s not always comfy. I’ve heard of some women kicking their hubbies out of bed to make room for bulky pregnancy pillows! Utterly Yours has a better pregnancy pillow to keep you comfortable, and your spouse in bed!

The Utterly Yours pregnancy pillow is made in the U.S.A and has a cube design that opens into two triangles. The solid side is eco-friendly memory foam (hypoallergenic, zero gas emissions, pollutant free manufacturing process) that conforms to your belly. The patterned side is a higher density (firmer) foam that supports your back and keeps you comfortably on your side.

The pillow is compact enough to travel with, but it isn’t overly complicated or difficult to use. The fabric that connects the two sides stretches to accommodate a growing belly, but it’s available in 3 sizes so you can get a great fit. If you’re very close to the maximum, you may want to size up. Otherwise one pillow will get you through your pregnancy! The pillow is available with 6 different color/pattern combinations, and the cover is removable and machine washable! Each pillow retails for $44.95 plus S&H, and are also available through distributors, retailers and online retailers.

Giveaway: Utterly Yours is offering one of my readers a pregnancy pillow in her choice of size and color (ARV $44.95.)

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