tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042374175929229316.post2527223243906870502..comments2023-06-26T04:21:33.674-07:00Comments on Miles Killer: It's thrifty timeSonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773094926565697514noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042374175929229316.post-80342582161145714712009-03-23T13:25:00.000-07:002009-03-23T13:25:00.000-07:00Ahhhhh Elisa! I'm so happy to hear that! In fact...Ahhhhh Elisa! I'm so happy to hear that! In fact, I already told Dave! It was always my weird dream that all of us girls would get pregnant at the same time (like your mothers did). But I'll gladly take having cousins right around the same age. Let me know if you need ANYTHING (it took us a couple of years to get pregnant, so I had some time to learn a thing or two)...so excited for you and Jeff!Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773094926565697514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042374175929229316.post-20790844779234287412009-03-23T11:53:00.000-07:002009-03-23T11:53:00.000-07:00love it!!! I'm all over this list! I started taki...love it!!! I'm all over this list! I started taking prenatal vitamins this morning (samples from my doc) to prep, not preggers yet... <BR/><BR/>we are also afraid of the economy and the timing but oh well. it's our turn! <BR/><BR/>Sonya, thank you so much for your blog. it's not only entertaining but helpful! mua dear cousin!ereadphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629107673762824784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042374175929229316.post-18306535765255491102009-03-17T09:51:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:51:00.000-07:00Awesome tips Michele, thanks for sharing those. I...Awesome tips Michele, thanks for sharing those. I'll be sure to clear the hospital out of anything they'll give me. As a matter of fact, I've had some people tell me to bring an empty bag for all the free loot they'll give us. <BR/><BR/>And I agree with you about the need to splurge every now and then. That's my justification for Dave and me enjoying having some adult dinners these last couple of weeks (ok, ok, we're using 2 for 1 restaurant coupons, but still ;)Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773094926565697514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042374175929229316.post-27274398966858728152009-03-17T09:29:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:29:00.000-07:00wow, as I was reading your list, I'd think, "oh an...wow, as I was reading your list, I'd think, "oh and don't forget..." and then I'd see it on your list! You have captured a ton of money-saving ideas! I have a couple more to add- 1) find out what your local hospital will give you when you give birth. I got diapers, sample lotions/washes, formula galore (which I didn't need but you can donate), nail files, a starter bottle, nasal aspirators and other grooming essentials. I've seen grooming kits for $20+ dollars- but many of these items are given to you in the hospital. And don't be shy to ask for these samples! 2) if you are not sure if breastfeeding will work for you, try renting a pump before you buy one. The breastfeeding course I took recommended this one... You could potentialy save a lot of money, especially if complications prevent you from nursing. 3)this is not a money saving tip--- actually, its kinda the opposite. Sometimes you just need to pamper yourself to keep your sanity in check and to make you feel sexy and beautiful once you get to be big as a house. Get a pedicure or pregnancy massage, buy a little something special at critical moments in the pregancy (i.e. transition between the trimesters)-- it can make you feel so much better! I know its a tight economy for so many folks, so a splurge might not be as big as it used to be. But if you are still in a good financial position, its totally okay to spend a few extra bucks. In fact- we have to rely on some folks to continue to spend money so that the economy doesn't get even worse and more companies fail! That's how I justify some of my little (sale-priced) splurges, and I still consider myself totally practical for doing so ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042374175929229316.post-7969033018166465132009-03-16T19:24:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:24:00.000-07:00Aww Jenny thanks. But what can I say, you ladies ...Aww Jenny thanks. But what can I say, you ladies have taught me well.Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773094926565697514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4042374175929229316.post-13769783910019733182009-03-16T18:52:00.000-07:002009-03-16T18:52:00.000-07:00Sonya, this list is AWESOME! You are so ready to b...Sonya, this list is AWESOME! You are so ready to be an amazing mom.jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154783056816622259noreply@blogger.com