Baby Names by State

Just came across this thanks to the girls on the Bump.com

http://our365.com/wisdom/babynamescape/


Top names at Fairfax Hospital:

Girl Names
Abigail
Audrey
Caroline
Catherine
Madison
Chloe
Isabella
Charlotte
Makayla
Natalie


Boy Names
Ethan
Christian
Daniel
Anthony
Julian
Christopher
Aiden
Joshua
James
John


Here is the list in NYC:

Girl Names
Sara
Ella
Cyrus
Isabella
Emma
Gianna
Mia
Elizabeth
Brooke
Madelyn


Boy Names
Michael
Ryan
Matthew
Jacob
John
Jayden
Andrew
Alexander
Christopher
Ethan

Latest purchases

I am so excited about some weekend purchases for the baby's room. Found this really cute comforter at TJ Maxx with some adorable pillow shams. Since I am going to be keeping a queen size bed in the baby/guest room, I wanted something that was comfortable and kiddy friendly. I love the colors in the comforters and the shams!

My next great find was today at Marlo while searching for bedroom furniture for us. I was back in the clearance section of the store and there it was. A small little swivel glider in beige micro suede. I approached it slowly, and looked at the tag...liked what I saw, and sat. It was very comfortable and had nice motion to it. I could totally see myself rocking my baby and passing out in the chair. I love the fact that it is a club chair, and much to Marc's dismay it is not going in the basement. They brand is called "Best" and is sold at JC Penney for $449.99, so glad I got mine for $199.99!!!

I have a Sweet Potato!

Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon. -thebump.com

Great Product Website

Just stumbled upon this site and had to share:

http://www.babygizmo.com/

It has a list of products side by side to compare. This is especially helpful in my quest to find a lightweight stroller!

http://www.babygizmo.com/compare/standard_stroller_compare_chart.html

http://www.babygizmo.com/compare/carseatcompat.php

Crib Detective

So I was feeling great after purchasing our little man's crib through BabyCenter after months and months of research. After I settled on a brand I wanted to make sure I got the best deal on it. It has been so difficult sifting through the millions of different names these companies operate under. It felt nice to check something off my list. I had finally settled on a Kalani Crib in honey oak by Da Vinci. If you look at my OCT blogs, you can see that this brand is listed as a C-. I was able to find out that is is made by Million Dollar Baby which ranked a little higher at a B-. So I was feeling better about my purchase. After I checked out, I continued to see if I could find any more info about the crib. I came across a few online boards where I found out Walmart is selling the same crib under the name BabyMod. I feel like I have been duped!! Buying a crib for a good price should not be this complicated. I was able to cancel my order through BabyCenter and will most likely purchase the BabyMod Da Vinci Million Dollar Baby one for $50 less at Walmart and pick it up at the store with the site to store shipping. Mommies to be beware!!!

IT'S A......

BOY!!!!!!!!!! We are in disbelief, with my background and all....but extremely excited!!!! Here is a shot from the underside of the baby, mainly his butt and legs. You can see right in between the legs and get a great shot of his man parts!!! I hate to admit it, but I secretly wore blue today!! We couldn't wait until Christmas to share the news with you all. Next, we just have to settle on a name!!!-Ashley

We are extremely excited! It's funny how this worked because Ash "just knew" it was going to be a boy. I think the little rug rat will have a blast growing up in a family filled with ladies. And those are literally two bee bees and a tic tac!-Marc

Lets make Guacamole!

Watch what you say... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender. -thebump.com