Baby Shower Swap! (POST YOUR THANK YOU's/GET THE PKGS OUT)

[Spark]

*changed the send date to Oct 5th since we got a little delayed.

Welcome to your online Baby Shower! Don't worry you won't have to play silly games or having anyone guess your circumference! This is how we'll work it:

In this swap you will send one package out and receive one package from someone else. The limit for your package is $20 before shipping and delivery confirmation. You may put your package together using new or gently used excellent condition items. If you're not able to do the full $20 worth, then please, don't sweat it. We all want everyone to play!

To make sure that everyone gets a package that they love, please post your "In Search Of" or ISO list by Wednesday, Sept 21st at midnight EST. Make your list as long as possible with things that you want for your baby or for you or for the birth or whatnot. If you want something to only be new, make sure you say so. If you're open to hand made goodies (sometimes you get the most AMAZING handmade things here at MDC!!!!) then make sure you post it. :)

After all the ISO's are posted, you look through to find a person that you have or can buy $15 worth of items for. You will them PM me your choice(s) by Saturday, Sept 24th at midnight EST or sooner. It's best if you find a few different people you could send to so that everyone will have a good chance of getting matched up. For swap experts, we can do double swaps or two picks if you'd like, but no more than two as it makes my eyes go crossed!

As soon as I have all the picks, I will match people up with one another and post whom will be sending to whom. If someone is not picked at all, I'll post asking if someone could add them to their list of people to send to.

If you're from outside of the US, please say so in your post so that whoever picks you knows that shipping will be extra (or you can find someone from your own country to swap with).

You will have one week to get your package together and to write a nice note about your wishes/prayers/blessings about their upcoming birth/baby/entrance to motherhood and to ship to the person you were matched up with. Saturday, Oct 1st is the deadline to ship. Make sure you get a delivery confirmation number with your US to US shipments and post that number to our thread for your matchee to see and track.

If you have any questions, please post them here! :)

DEADLINE DATES TO KNOW
Wednesday, Sept 21st at midnight EST - for posting ISO's
Saturday, Sept 24th at midnight EST - for PMing me your picks
Wednesday, Oct 5th - for pkg and note shipping with Delivery Confirmation (if US to US)[/B]

[Spark]

We're expecting a surprise, so I'd prefer unisex colors/items unless noted otherwise (I love white, off white, butter, yellow, golden brown, deep purple, greens, teals, oranges just to name a few unisex colors). And, we're planning a homebirth.

I LOVE handmade items. :love Ahhh, they make me swoon. :) in fact, I used blue for anything that could have a handmade alternative. If you make something and you don't see it appearing on my list, but you think I might like it, just send me a PM and I'll add it! :) I also love WAHM made items. :)

For the Baby:
- ***Natural Preemie Organic Kimono & matching hat http://www.underthenile.com/underthenile/item_detail.php?id=192 and http://www.underthenile.com/underthenile/item_detail.php?id=239 *** Or similar sleepsack/hat in Preemie size or handmade equivalent.
- Born At Home PF (preemie) http://www.littleearthangels.com/catalog.php?category=8
- Organic Velour Prefolds
- Swaddle Me - like this (http://www.kidsurplus.com/kdo-115-preemie.html) or this (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006B4BVW/qid=1126819743/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-3333757-1591031?v=glance&s=baby) If you're buying new, i'd most like preemie size in unisex color. Otherwise if it's not new, I'd take any color or size! :)
- Anything at all like these (http://www.nordicwoollens.com/c188943.2.html) (although I do NOT need socks, mittens or underwear)
- Advocacy wear for nursing, cloth diapering or homebirth (used only though, don't go spending money on this one, ok?)
- Small knit gnome or doll for gnawing on. Like this (http://www.seasonsoriginals.biz/store/images/gnomeorangeplantdyed.JPG) or similar.
- Can't swing it, but I LOVE it. sz 0-6 Silk bonnet Silk Bonnet (http://www.novanatural.com/product.phtml?pr=4500&sec=104) Homemade bonnet with silk yarn is a possibility.
- Hand dyed GN clothing (like tye dye onsies and such)
- Friendship bracelet, remember those braided/knotted bracelets? http://www.mediamessage.com/kayton/GirlScouts/bracelet.htm I need two (one spare) for tying off my baby's umbilical cord(I'll sterilize it). It should be about 2 1/2 - 3 inches of thin knotting and then tie off and leave the strings on either side long. That would be so special! You pick the colors that you are drawn to for my baby. :)
- I LOVE THIS http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?&p=3&uid=3116405&gid=6892236&&imgid=107012903#top I'd prefer soft yummy natural fiber colorful yarn.
- You knit? Can you make these (http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=33394&vid=30) with a 4 inch long sole? GN varigated yarn preferred. Otherwise this might still be available to buy?
- Someone to knit this http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/index.html?Baby/crochet.html (but let me ok the yarn colors and send you my measurements)

For Me:
- Positive birth affirmations written neatly or typed on little index cards or similar. Things like, "I breathe up each surge and make it work for me" or "Mother and Baby working together." Please, no references to Jesus or pain. And, please, if you want to use the word "contraction" insert "surge" instead. :)
- Something for my birth alter... sounds new agey and weird, but I always end up with one! A special little trinket that you found or made and explain why it caught your eye or inspired you. :)
- Chocolate: I love the harder to find in the US or natural kind. I like white, dark, milk, nuts, dried fruit, I love it all!
- Whole beans or ground yummy coffee (Full caf, bring it on, baby!)
- Used or Mamamade PUL backed washable breast pads
- Essential Oil bath oil (make sure the oil isn't rancid if you've had it for a while) or bath salts or bubble bath
- Handmade soap or Essential Oil soap (any kind, but I do lust after these http://www.thesoapmaven.com/)
- Essential Oils: (partially used is fine, just not OLD!) Lavender, Peppermint, Jasmine, surprise me?
- Lilypads nursing pads, used only. If you're buying something new for me, hit one of the other items. :)

Diapering:
- Velour wipes (I'd love organic velour, too but velour is a-ok with me!)
- Small Daisy Doodles with PUL outer any color, but would prefer unisex. www.daisy-doodles.com
- Used (don't buy these new for me) XS Very Baby AIO with solid PUL outer any color but would prefer unisex. http://verybaby.com/licensees.htm
- FCB sz0 AIO www.fluffymail.com (you won't EVER find them instock though :() But, IF you do... buy ANY for me and i'll pay you back!!!!

Gift Certificates:
www.daisy-doodles.com
www.thesoapmaven.com
www.fluffymail.com
www.tyedyedreams.com
www.littleearthangels.com
Whole Foods http://www.wholefoods.com/
Trader Joe's http://www.traderjoes.com/
Olive Garden http://www.olivegarden.com/home.asp?busid=1110
Coldstone Creamery http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/main/index.asp
Zingerman's http://www.zingermans.com/Index.pasp

:blah Yes, I realize my list is so long it could squish everyone elses. I'm just used to long swap lists! :shrug So, please forgive me! :blah

[birthjunkie27]

Ooooh, this is a lot of fun! Ok, here's mine. Gender unknown, prefer gender neutral colors (specifically yellow or beige....not minty green please). LOVE duckies, anything "ducky" is GREAT!

For baby:

*homebirth/breastfeeding/cloth diapering advocacy wear
-this prefold size Infant or this T-shirt size 14-18lbs http://www.littleearthangels.com/catalog.php?category=8
-this shirt size 6 mos
http://www.cafepress.com/theapshop.28207854
*this onesie size 6 mos
http://www.cafepress.com/birthright.8223154
*homebirth geared baby memories book
*anything tie dyed newborn size

Diapering:

*1 dozen (or however many) bleached Chinese Prefolds size Infant (new)
*solid colors or tie dyed Chinese Prefolds size Infant
*Kissaluvs fitteds size 0 (fleece, not terry) new or GENTLY used
*Any covers in nb or small size- prefer Bummis Super Whisper Wrap or Fleece new or GENTLY used
*nb or small AIO's or pockets, major brands or WAHM, new or GENTLY used
*hand knit wool soakers
*hand knit wool longies

For me:

*cloth breast pads-very absorbant, I'm a super soaker :wink
*nursing gown or pj's/robe set size Small (used is fine here, I'm sure you won't find a new set for under $20)
*nice squishy slippers (no toe thongs please) size 8

Others:

*this T-shirt size 4T
http://www.cafepress.com/mamamoon.5289736
*this T-shirt size 3T
http://www.cafepress.com/mamamoon.5301874

I'll add more later if I think of anything else.

[Spark]

Oooh, nice list, Bethany! :) Hey, did you see this PF: http://www.littleearthangels.com/catalog.php?category=8

I swoon for it!!! :D

[littleteapot]

I'm in Canada.

For me:
- XS or XP (size 3 or under) maternity clothes for a VERY cold winter approaching temperatures of -40. This is stuff like thick pants, sweaters and thick long-sleeved shirts. Gently used, heavily used, I don't care! Just so long as they fit and I can walk outside in them and not have my belly exposed beneath my ill-fitting coat!

For birth/baby:
- Reusable or disposible chux pads
- Fish scale
- Emergen-C or labour aide type stuff.
- Anything you valued in your homebirthing supply box (already have tons of bendy straws, though)

- Advocacy onesie (homebirth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering - it's all good!)
- Small AIO's or nighttime cloth diapers - I have none! Used and even stained is fine, so long as they still work!
- non-pink warm, small/newborn sleepers, for boy or girl, I just loathe the colour on any child!

[selazenby]

Why are these lists so hard for me? I actually feel anxious trying to do this. Wierd, huh? OK, here goes...

For me:
-new journal
-any homebith type stuff (I have all the essential supplies - but could use some cool stuff to add to it - like candles, birth chant CDs, lotions, etc, homebirth advocacy wear/bumper stickers, etc, post partum bath herbs) - thanks for the ideas, Claire!

For baby: (girl - Lucy Kate)
-advocacy t-shirts or onesies - breastfeeding, homebirth, AP
-cute diaper covers
-any homebirth oriented stuff
-cool wooden toys
-anything monogrammed - I have a weakness for monograms! Her full name is Lucy Kate Lazenby

General:
-I'd love anything homemade for me or Lucy

(hope that's a little better :))
Erin

[Spark]

Why are these lists so hard for me? I actually feel anxious trying to do this.

Erin, I think the more you do swaps the easier it becomes. It's always nice to give people a lot to choose from. In most swaps the people with the longest lists get picked over and over again. The people with the fewest items are the hardest to get matched up.

So, just keep adding to your list when you think of things. Take a look when others post their lists to see if their items sound good to you, too! :)Since this is New and Used swapping, give us a few links for buying, whether it be something little you saw and loved or something bigger that you dream of but know you won't get. Also, it's a good idea to think of how others will see your list -- homebirth type stuff -- could mean homebirth advocacy wear, homebirth bumper stickers, supplies like post partum bath herbs, homeopathics like arnica, chux pads, depends undergarments, plastic shower curtain, hydrogen peroxide, umbilical cord clip, etc. Are all those options ok with you? If not, say so. We want to get/make/find things that you will really love. :)

[littlemomma]

Spark~ thank you so much for organizing this! It will be fun! I'll start my list and add to it as I think of things. I'm love the idea of having something from another mom for my birthing time. I don't know what would be a good idea, though. I will be birthing at home with a midwife, doula, hubby, and 4 yo son. I also love HOMEMADE things. They warm my heart :heartbeat .

For baby Erick:

booties (0-3 month)
stocking cap (newborn)


For me (Melia, aka "littlemomma"):

anything I might need for a homebirth
Lilipads nursing pads
pregnancy tea and/or nursing tea (decaf please)
affirmations
baby book
maya wrap
book or video for 5 yo son about homebirth/birth/being a big brother
"big brother" t-shirt size 5

[birthjunkie27]

Spark, I LOVE that prefold, and the t-shirt Born@homewithmom.....SO CUTE!!

[birthjunkie27]

Ok, that wasn't supposed to be a link....I don't know how it was made into one.

[Thursday Girl]

ok let's see this is my first swap.

we are not finding out the sex. but i like bold colors anyways. and stripes.

for the baby
diapers
prefolds or pockets
covers.
can be used.
I don't care if they are all just white or whatever.
I just need to make sure we have something to cover the childs butt with.
(but i do like bold colors and stripes.)

for me
a maya wrap type sling(probably a medium size)
a mei tei type carrier
:heartbeat :bouncy :throb :flipped :heartbeat :throb :heartbeat (for dd)
bold colors or stripes. can be used/wahm.
mamapads for postpartum
breatspads(I'm a sprayer so thicker ones)
red rasberry leaf tea/mother's tea (whatever that stuff is called)

again i am not picky
as long as it meets needs that's what matters to me.



well dd just started to pray for lunch so i better go feed her. LOL

Courtney

[Spark]

Littlemomma - glad to help us all connect. :) Thanks for the gratitude though! I'm wondering just how big we'll get on this swap!

Bethany - :love So glad you liked the link! The owner of Little Earth Angels is soooo nice to work with. She's a wonderful stay at home mom and very reliable customer service. I love to support her work. :)

Courtney - I sent you a PM about birth supplies. :)

[Geofizz]

List under construction
For Baby :boybaby:
*Infant socks from Old Navy (or other proven "won't fall off" socks)
*Those little covers for newborn hands to keep them from scratching
*Winter car seat cover that fits over the car seat only -- not attaching between baby and car seat OR a sewing pattern for a cover.
*Warm clothes 0-3 mo size and 3-6 mo size
*Boy clothes for bigger than 9 mo size. (No cartoons or "branding", please)
*t-shirts (not onsies) any size
*Unique, battery-free toys
*Snappi clips

For Me
Sweets
flannel pjs for me, non maternity. Or just the bottoms.... Size M/L/12
Any items that would facilitate working with a baby in the office :scratch

**Used ok. I'd :love handmade**


***Please, nothing scented for me or the baby***

[birthjunkie27]

*Infant socks from Old Navy (or other proven "won't fall off" socks)


Is there such a thing? LOL!!! I've never found any.

[Geofizz]

*Infant socks from Old Navy (or other proven "won't fall off" socks)


Is there such a thing? LOL!!! I've never found any.

Yeah, the Old Navy ones are the best. Oddly, I can't find a *single* pair of infant socks in our house....

[amis2girls]

Rough draft: :down

Baby girl:
Unpadded Ring sling
Receiving blankets
Clothes up to 6 mos.

Mom:
Essential oils...trying for another natural hospital birth, prone to PPD
A “rubbing stone” like pictured in Birthing from Within
Anything for an exhausted mother of three ;)

& a “Big Sister” shirt in 2T
Toys! :)

[Spark]

Anything for an exhausted mother of three ;)


:laugh:

Oooh, get me one of them, too!!! :LOL

[Slightlycrunchymama]

Id like to play too. Im in BC Canada.
General info about us:
We're expecting a boy. I tend to have big babies (10lbs ish)
I really really love handmade stuff for me or the babe. We cloth diaper and are planning a HB.

some things we need for baby:
soft sleepers, outfits, I prefer cotton and or unbleached, bold colours, Id really love some Hanna andersson zippers or anythign really, we dont have one here and its hard to get www.hannaandersson.com (look in the sale section LOL) say the 3-6m sizes, or 10lbs plus.
-gently used snowsuit, boyish
-warm booties, hats, mitts
- baby burts bees anything or other yummy baby stuff
-small sized baby quilts
-a pouch or wrap type carrier, Id like to try a moby or something, I only have a maya sling and an ergo and would love to add to my collection.
-scrapbooking album or baby boy supplies (I do 12x12 books/pages)
-anything tie dyed for baby or advocacy wear.
-tiny nb/small diapers/covers.

For me or others:
-Any nursing jammies or shirts, im a large in most brands
-nursing teas?
-Id really love some knitted socks for birthing, my feet are always cold.
-anything nice really, im not sure what to ask for for me lol.,
-baby will have 2 siblings, Parker age 4 (40lbs in a 5t) and Avery 2.5yrs (30lbs in a 3t) if you can think of anything for them

Again, im really flexable and it doesnt take much to please me :)

[kir]

I wasn't sure if i could participate in this, because shipping to india is a bit much.

BUT here's the thing: I used to send my DH packages here, and you can get a Global Priority Mail envelope in the US for 5.85, then smush almost anything in there and send it. so please include whatever the current price is for GP mail in your $20, ok??

About us: I'm having twins, don't know the gender, we're in bombay so it's not THAT cold here. (no thick wool sweaters, thanks)

The lists above inspired me! Used things are GREAT for me. Handmade is wonderful. Actually i just would love to get some mail. Hahaha. Here are some things:

For babies:
-socks or those little gloves that keep them from scratching (good idea!)
-THIN blankets
-a couple of plain onesies/undershirts....for some reason i don't know where to find these here!
-a used sling in a brand you loved that you can explain to me how/why to wear (like you might find it from trading post -- which i'm too overwhelmed about slings to use)
-one or two of those cute towels with hoods for after bath...nothing too ornate please...something you've used and can recommend!

Or for ME!!
-emergen-C drinks - YUM!
-2 baby books, if you know of a brand that is not too pre-fab (NOT a fill-in-the-blanks type book), or one if you think it would work for twins....actually i just need some help picking a baby book so you could even just write your recommendation to me on a piece of paper if you are too scared to buy for a picky person like me LOL!
-nursing pads - again new or used (but clean) is fine, but i'd love something you can recommend based on experience, cause that's where i need help.


Really, anything would be great. Like i said, i just want to get something that someone out there thinks would make a twin delivery or the 3-4 weeks afterward a little easier!!

Kiran

[dandelions2]

Yay!

For baby: Baby girl

We already have a daughter and saved everything from her, so really the only thing we really need is long sleeved shirts in sizes newborn all the way to 12 months (my babies get really fat really fast). Any colors and used ok.

We also need a baby book for her.

I love handmade things.

I'd love a ring sling that is unpadded - like a maya wrap or something similar that I can fit in my diaper bag. I am short (just over 5 feet tall) and super tiny (100 pounds) so probably an xs or sm size.

[Spark]

I wasn't sure if i could participate in this, because shipping to india is a bit much.

BUT here's the thing: I used to send my DH packages here, and you can get a Global Priority Mail envelope in the US for 5.85, then smush almost anything in there and send it. so please include whatever the current price is for GP mail in your $20, ok??

Kiran, I know we ALL want you to participate. So, don't worry about shipping being something to "disqualify" you. :hug

[Thursday Girl]

-emergen-C drinks - !!



what are these evryone keeps talking about them? please fill me in,

thanks

Courtney

[atozmama]

I'd love to participate.... (more to come)

For our baby boy (anticipated to be 10 lbs or more):
gift certificate to target or babies-r-us (need to get car seat yet)
gift certificate to naturalbabies.com (want to get the newborn basic diapering package)
AIO diaper (thinking of making some very babies, but no preference)
a knit cap and sweater for 3 to 6 mo size-MN gets cold
cotton one piece play type outfits
bootie type of baby socks-in an older infant size (6 to 9 mo) my kids have long feet!
Breastfeeding or cloth diapering advocacy clothing


For myself:
Birth bead-and birth affermations/blessings
gift certificate from lanebryantcatalog.com (would like to get the nursing pajamas or nightgown)
sample size toiletries for the hospital

For our family:
gift card to
cub.com (love thier deli chickens)
papa murpheys
or about any other national restuarant chain-we are in the Twin Cities and have access to about all them

[witchbaby]

this sounds like fun!
for me:
-long sleeved shirts or sweaters for the end of the pregnancy (medium usually will do it, but i'll take anything that will cover the belly and keep me warm!)
-nursing top for around the house (or even a soft over-sized button-down shirt will work!)
-hair rubber bands and clips (i like glitter and bright colors!)
-mama cloth for pp

for the birth:
-essential/aromatherapy oils (anything relaxing, no sage or lavender, please)
-afirmative messages, blessed necklace, etc. to gather strength from :)

for baby/big sister: (don't know the baby's sex)
-newborn/small stretch caps (we somehow lost ALL of k's!)
-newborn/small pants (like hanna andersson wiggle pants or similar)
-"i'm the big sister" long sleeved shirt, 2t
-any advocacy wear (homebirth, breastfeeding, ap, cloth diapering)
-bright colored snappis or dritz pins

i love homemade stuff, too! if you make something that i don't have on my list, rest assured i'll love it anyway! :throb

[Spark]

what are these evryone keeps talking about them? please fill me in,

thanks

Courtney

Here you go:
http://www.alacer.com/cgi-bin/dbsearch.exe?mdb=/products.mdb,tbl=products,DB_code=81,DBCOMP=ABS,te mplate=/products/returntitle.htm

THey're little tiny packets that cost about $.33 each and are light and easy to mail to say... India? THey're cheapest when bought in bulk. They come in a huge variety of flavors. I really like them, esp for winter time.

[PatchPixie]

Wheeeee! I wanna play :) I love sending out packages and I am all caught up on orders and super excited to make little itty bitty baby goodies!! How fun!

We are expecting a baby girl. We have named her Findley Dare.

I love recycled, gently used, natural fibers, anything re-usable...

Clothes are great, cloth diapers are awesome - used is fabulous. Any color is great - we are rather non-gender-coding her ;)

Blankets, socks, any tried and true handmade baby bathtime/general care goodies...

Soothing music Cds for nursing time.

Nursing tops for me - did I mention used is cool?

Any sweet fabric for me to make Finn someting with

Natural toys/rattles. (Plastic makes me nervous..) Books for Finn.

Anything really. We are all new to this!

[Spark]

Patchpixie -- you mentioned orders so I had to go look... http://www.patchpixie.com BEAUTIFUL items! You are so talented! I just kept oohing and ahhhing. I want to see YOUR pregnancy wardrobe!!! Ooh, and then the jewelry and the grammy hats. So cool! :thumb

[xmasbaby7]

This is hard for me! I am a good gift giver, but I hate "registering".

I don't know gender, so I buy ivory, green, yellow, red, purple, aquas.

*I guess from the experienced mommies, any cloth diapering pieces like covers or AIO's. (But then why wouldn't you all want to "use" them, too!)

*breast pads or any other essential breastfeeding things you know work well. I have two blue canoe nursing bras and a copy of "Womanly Art of BF", and that's it!

*Any excersise DVD's (yoga, pilates, non-cardio) that you bought and are collecting dust. (Perhaps this will get you to use them, though! :LOL )

*A non-Hallmarky baby book sounds great

[Spark]

*I guess from the experienced mommies, any cloth diapering pieces like covers or AIO's. (But then why wouldn't you all want to "use" them, too!)

:bag: Because some of us went overboard when we were so excited about having a little newborn to CD! :bag:

Not that I speak from experience! :innocent

[selazenby]

This is hard for me! I am a good gift giver, but I hate "registering".

me too! maybe it's my mother's constant voice in my head..."thou shalt not ask for anything!"

[allnaturalmama]

Oh, what fun! I'd love to participate, too! Good, used condition is perfectly fine with me; I :love to recycle! Handmade would be a special treat.

My :goorg: ISO:

For our surprise baby:
We're trying to keep everything that touches baby organic. Looking for:
-organic clothing: cotton, wool, etc (not hemp)
-organic cotton diapers (not hemp)
-organic wool covers (wraps, soakers, longies)
-organic sheets
-organic bath towel/washcloths
-organic blankets
-organic toys/teethers
-organic baby sling/carrier, any type that accomodates a newborn, I am 5'9, average build, usually a large, if size matters


For our home/water birth (disposable, non-organic items are fine):
-chux pads
-herbals for birth (any)
-mattress cover, king size
-anything that worked great for you


For postpartum:
-organic mama pads
-organic nursing pads
-organic nursing bras/clothing/pajamas (I'm a L/XL 38D)
-disposable panties for those first few messy days :o


My retail wish list (it shows as a baby registry, but it's really just a list I'm keeping for myself to shop from as PayPal comes in :LOL ):
http://www.ewish.com/X/?ekeifer


Gift certificates I'd be sure to put to good use:
www.purplestork.com
www.gaiam.com
www.greenbabies.com/catalogue/cert.htm
www.organic-gift-shop.com/s.nl/sc.14/category.-114/it.A/id.597/.f


I sew, so I would have fun with any organic fabric you wanted to send. I hope it doesn't sound like I'm too picky: other than preferring organics and not liking hemp, I'm a pretty easygoing kind of girl. Not picky about colors/styles/used/new . . . etc

[Spark]

me too! maybe it's my mother's constant voice in my head..."thou shalt not ask for anything!"

Oh, Erin, but really, we want to get you what you'll be the most pleased with. We need direction! :) In a swap your job IS to ask for what you want. Take a look at some of the swap ISO's at the Co-Swap Section of the Trading Post (you can see it only if you've been a member for over 60 days and you have posted 50+ times). Also, you can go there for inspiration to see what else you'd like. Here is just one example of a detailed swap list... http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showpost.php?p=3365433&postcount=3 (if you can't see that link, it's basically a swap list that takes up 1/3 of the scrolling page) We're NOWHERE near that here though! :LOL

[Minnow_]

This is my first baby, so there are lots of things I need. Used and/or homemade would be awesome.

gender neutral baby clothes - would appreciate anything (seriously, I have one adorable 3-6 months sleeper that my SIL made and that's it!)

diapers
- Kissaluvs 0s
- small size covers
- pockets/AIOs in any size
- newborn or small wool soaker

me
- nursing tops, size small, especially tanks or camis
- sling, like a Maya wrap, in a not-too-girlie fabric DH can wear too
- chocolate

[Spark]

Closing tonight, so please, do your final edit of your ISO lists.

After midnight EST tonight send me a PM that includes:
1. How many packages you'd like to send out (you'd receive the same number in return). Or if you have a double swap for someone (that means that the items you have before shipping total $20 + $20 = $40) in exchange you'd either get a double swap from one person or two packages from two different people.
2. The people you'd like to send packages to (please have at least two people, you can rank them if you'd like).

As soon as I have everyone's picks in, I'll match everyone up and post it to our list. The sooner the picks get in, the sooner you'll know who you're sending to/receiving from. :thumb

YAY!! This will be so much fun! :D

[DesireeH]

Ooh, I didnt see this! LOL Am I too late? LOL

It's a girl, Daphne Malia. :)

ISO:

oil that can be used for perineal massage
arnica
Sherpard's Purse
Witch Hazel bark
baby book (like for writing down baby's firsts)
RRL tea
Pregnancy tea
Cute thank you cards
baby blanket (I'm into pink/flowers/stripes, etc! LOL)
protein powder
velour or sherpa wipes (can be backed with flannel)
postpartum mama pads
pink or sage colored contoured changing pad cover
girlie cotton clothes in 6/9+ month sizes
newborn size hat for winter
reusable water bottle with straw
Cold pack pads for after birth
Board book for baby
Girl robeez in 6+ month sizes (used is fine with me!)
plain pink crib sheet
girlie scrapbooking paper/stuff (I love toile, vellum, hawaiian, etc)
Any books about waterbirth (used/written on is fine)
wool breast pads

[littlemomma]

Spark, I've never sent a PM....how do I do that?

[Spark]

Hi, Littlemomma! I was going to send you a Private Message (PM) so you could just have one in your in box but thought it might be a little confusing to just baptize you by fire like that. :wink

How to send a PM:
Click on Spark in the left hand corner of this post.
Choose the second option which is "Send a private message to Spark"
You'll see something open that looks like a blank post. You'll put in the title, write the message in the space provided below and then hit Submit Message.
That message will go straight to my PM mailbox

(you can access yours directly by scrolling up to the top of any screen at MDC. You'll see something that says, "Welcome, Littlemomma" in bold letters. Two lines down it says: Private Messages (in a hyperlink). You can click on that hyperlink to check your messages.)

If you have ANY trouble with it, just post your picks here and I'll see them. Otherwise, I'll send you a PM and you'll just have to respond back. :)

[Spark]

Alright! Looks like we're complete. Please, review the lists and send your choices to me via Private Message (PM). :)

Weee! Let the fun begin!

As soon as I have everyone's choices, I'll post who you'll send/receive from!

[Spark]

Getting lots of picks in! :thumb I'll keep updating this list as I get the choices in. :)

We have choices from:
allnaturalmama
atozmama
birthjunkie27
dandelions2
DesireeH
geofizz
jewelysmommy
kir
littleteapot
littlemama
mama2my2
minnow
Patchpixie
selazenby
Spark - thank goodness I finally heard from her. :wink
witchbaby
xmasbaby7

Need choices from:
amis2girls



I'd better keep my PM box cleared out!

[DesireeH]

sent! :)

[Spark]

Thanks to those of you who got your picks in!

Waiting for 4 people, then I can match us up and we can start putting together our swap pkgs! :) I've sent them each PM's so hopefully we'll know soon! I'm eager, aren't you!?!?

[dandelions2]

Ack! For some reason I didn't get the email notification for this thread! Sorry - I'll get on it now!

[Spark]

thanks, patti! :)

It is hard to keep up with a mondo thread. :nod

[Spark]

We've got all the choices in now. :) Only problem is that today is a busy day for me and I'm not feeling well. So, I'll match everyone up when I can. Hopefully I'll post the match ups today or early tomorrow.

Also, because of the delay, I moved the shipping deadline to Oct 5th so we'll have enough time to get the pkgs together.

[dandelions2]

Thanks, Claire! I hope you're feeling better soon.

[Spark]

Alright, swappers, I managed to get everyone together. :banana Special thanks to the folks that were able to be flexible! :bow I did my best to give people their top choices, but some people were requested MANY times... like Kir... I think she could have sent out 7 pkgs because so many people requested her! No fear of shipping to India here! :LOL

Please, PM the person you are sending a pkg to for their address and any questions you might have about specifics of their list. :) Then, get your pkgs together and mail out (with a Delivery Confirmation if sending US/US) by Oct 5th. Post your Delivery Confirmation # here on the board when you know it. THEN post a THANK YOU to your sender when you receive your gift. We love to hear what you got and how touched you were! :D

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PM me right away if you notice a problem with the configuration!

This Person:-----------Sends to:
Allnaturalmama----------Mama2my2 & Spark

Amis2girls----------------Mama2my2

Atozmama----------------xmasbaby7

birthjunkie27-------------Geofizz

Dandelions2--------------Spark

DesireeH------------------Littleteapot

Geofizz--------------------Amis2girls

Jewleysmommy----------Kir

Kir-------------------------Littlemomma

Littleteapot---------------Minnow

Littlemomma-------------Selazenby

Mama2my2---------------Atozmama, Patchpixie & witchbaby

Minnow--------------------Jewelysmommy

Patchpixie-----------------birthjunkie27

Selazenby-----------------Dandelions2, Mama2my2

Spark----------------------Allnaturalmama, Selazenby

Witchbaby----------------DesireeH

xmasbaby7---------------Allnaturalmama

[Spark]

Thanks, Claire! I hope you're feeling better soon.

thanks, Patti!

[amis2girls]

Two kids, pregnant, school, not feeling well, and you still matched us up in a morning? I think we're the ones who should be bowing to you. :love

[kir]

this is AWESOME! So fun. Thanks for doing this, Spark
Kiran

[atozmama]

Two kids, pregnant, school, not feeling well, and you still matched us up in a morning? I think we're the ones who should be bowing to you. :love


:yeah: Yhanks Claire for working so hard on this! :Thanks :Hug

[DesireeH]

Thanks for doing this Claire!

[Spark]

You all are more than welcome. Really it's my pleasure. I love that we can all make a chain of giving! I'm sooo looking forward to putting my pkgs together and thinking of us all coming together via the postal service! :)

[Spark]

Alright, I consider this a minor miracle... I actually had time to not only get my pkgs together, write a note but also go to the PO today. it's like the stars were all aligned just right or something! :LOL

DC#'s
Allnaturalmama - 03043490000306423797
Selazenby - 03043490000306423780

To check the progress of your package you can go HERE (http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm?from=home&page=0035trackandconfirm) and copy/paste the number in. :)

[selazenby]

Ok, Claire - you're making us all look bad! :LOL

[Spark]

Seriously, it's like a fluke! Besides... Erin... you don't know what I put in your pkg! It could be a broken water balloon and a moldy cookie! :demon

[allnaturalmama]

:bouncy Oooooooh, how lucky am I!!! Can't wait to see what's in the box. This is so much fun. Thanks, Claire!

(PS I'm still waiting for something that I ordered for your package to come in the mail, so it may be closer to the shipping deadline before I get your package out. Hopefully, you'll think it's worth the wait :love )

[Spark]

Oh, shoot, and all I have in your pkg, is a moldy water balloon and a broken cookie (it's a match with Selazenby's). :wink

:love

[littlemomma]

Girl, you need to empty out your PM box. It was full! Now I have to post in front of everyone! :p I will be a day late getting your fun surprise out :bag:. Hope this is okay. I'm waiting for things to come together on your package, but hopefully you will think it was worth the wait.

[selazenby]

Girl, you need to empty out your PM box. It was full! Now I have to post in front of everyone! :p I will be a day late getting your fun surprise out :bag:. Hope this is okay. I'm waiting for things to come together on your package, but hopefully you will think it was worth the wait.

Wow - I'm so glad actaully because I was just about to post the same thing to my people - didn't want to be the only one! :) And I'm sure it will be worth the wait - looking forward to it!!

Sorry about the PM box - didn't realize that it saved all the sent messages. Oops! Makes me look so popular for it to be full though huh? :LOL

[amis2girls]

My package to mama2my2 is on it's way to British Columbia this afternoon. :)

[allnaturalmama]

It was so much fun putting my packages together, and they are now on their way to the intended recipients. Dropped them both off at the PO first thing this morning.

Spark, here's your Delivery Confirmation # (http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm) 0103 8555 7496 1269 7930

mama2my2, your package is coming to you via Airmail Letter Post, and should be there in about a week.

Hope you :love them!

Jen

[Geofizz]

amis2girls ~ I had 5 minutes to send the package today from the campus PO and they had a line out the door! I plan to get there when they open tomorrow -- I can't imagine many students go to the PO at 7:30 am.... Sorry!

[DesireeH]

I didnt make it today either but I will FORSURE tomorrow! I only had a priority box and I cant use that for Canada so I had to run to the store to buy regular packaging cause I didnt make sure I had it before. LOL Anyways, it's all ready to go and will ship first thing in the morning to Mylittleteapot. :)

[birthjunkie27]

Ok, Wendy got your package sent out today. :wink

You can go to USPS.com to track it...here's the confirmation number

0304 3490 0001 0911 2362

[littleteapot]

I forgot to put mine in when I sent it. :bag
I sent it off two days ago, ground, and there's no confirmation number. Sorry about that, but I can't afford to send it priority insured, it ends up coming to 80% of the total budget. :(

[Minnow_]

Jewelysmommy, I got your package in the mail on Monday, but unfortunately with no confirmation number (it wasn't an option sending from our campus mail room). It is going via priority mail.

[allnaturalmama]

Oooooooh, I feel like a kid at Christmas again. Spark, your package arrived today, and I :love :love :love :love :love :love :love it. You spoiled me rotten!

That OV Cuddlebuns diaper is definitely the yummiest thing baby will have in his/her stash! It is just gorgeous, and I love the pastel serging and snaps. I couldn't stop snuggling with it. It's the only thing hyena baby has.

I put the cashmere breast pads on today and wore them around the house, just cause they looked so soft and felt so nice. :LOL I didn't even know these existed. I might have to hit hubby up for a couple more pair, now that I've been spoiled by these! :D

I'm so grateful for the birth supplies. I was starting to feel panicked about how little I had on hand after reading the birth supply thread, and made a huge list last night of all my wants and needs. Arnica and Depends were both on there, and it's so exciting to be able to cross them off just hours after putting them on.

1/3 of my chocolate bar is already gone. :bag: I simply cannot be trusted around delicious treats!

It was so thoughtful of you to put chalk in for the kids. They LOVE to draw on our driveway, and think the egg shape and having their each unique one with their favorite colors is the coolest. So sweet you are!

Thanks, too, for all the other yummy goodies. The "hope" and "dream" cards are so pretty and inspirational. Can't wait to let the Lavender Batherapy take me away. You know I'll put that lanolin to good use! I love the citrus smell of the aromatherapy (do I dissolve it, sniff it, lather it, eat it? LOL! I'm such a ninny about figuring these things out!)

I really appreciated your note, too. Isn't it amazing how close we can feel to people we've never actually met? I feel like I've made a new friend through this, and I'm so grateful. Sorry, too, to learn that you also have a little angel in heaven. I didn't know that. I really appreciate your prayers!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Jennifer

[selazenby]

OK - a day late :Sheepish: , but they're on their way...

Patti - your delivery confirmation # is 0305 0830 0001 8636 2805

Aubin - no delivery confirmation # for yours (they said I could only do that for domestic) but it's on its way and will hopefully be there soon.

Claire - your delivery confirmation # is 0305 0830 0001 8636 2829. Again, thank you so much for bringing us all together this way!!

Hope you all like your stuff!

[littlemomma]

Selazenby, your's went out today! I'm so excited for you to get it. I really hope it melts your heart. =)

Tracking number: 1Z8RV6120308414744
(ups)

[DesireeH]

littleteapot, they said 4-7 days. I dont have a tracking number either cause it went air mail canada. :)

[Thursday Girl]

Heather i got my package

tahnk you so much the little diapers are so little
and anything little is cute
I keep folding the diapers up and putting the covers over the diapers. i think my sister officially thinks I am crazy b/c everytime she comes over i am folding diapers around air and putting the covers on....then holding them up for everyone to see. :LOL

plus that soap smells soooo good!!!
thank you thank you thank you

Courtney

[Spark]

Oooooooh, I feel like a kid at Christmas again. Spark, your package arrived today, and I :love :love :love :love :love :love :love it. You spoiled me rotten!
...
I love the citrus smell of the aromatherapy (do I dissolve it, sniff it, lather it, eat it? LOL! I'm such a ninny about figuring these things out!)


Oh, Jennifer! You are SO welcome! :hug I'm glad you liked your goodies!!! :D It was so much fun putting the pkg together for you. And, I'm glad you had fun opening it. :D

The Depends are probably all that you'll need. After the first day or two, it seems silly to wear them. So, no need to get more. :)

The aromatherapy citrus soap is for wool. It's wool wash with lanolin in it. If you normally use a liquid wool wash, then the little bar is nice for stains or spots to rub a bit on to really get them out. :thumb

Yay! I'm so glad your pkg arrived! It was really so nice sending to you! :love

SELAZENBY -- WOMAN! You're cheating! you weren't matched up to me! :nono Golly! You'll make me blush now! :blush Thank you. That's really so sweet of you to send me something. I hope it was just something little. And, truly, thank you for thinking of me. :throb

[selazenby]

SELAZENBY -- WOMAN! You're cheating! you weren't matched up to me! :nono Golly! You'll make me blush now! :blush Thank you. That's really so sweet of you to send me something. I hope it was just something little. And, truly, thank you for thinking of me. :throb

It is just a very little something so don't get too excited!

[Geofizz]

Ami ~ pkg sent yesterday via Priority, so it might be there tomorrow, otherwise Monday.

DC: 0304 3490 0001 1062 0788

[Spark]

It is just a very little something so don't get too excited!

STILL! That was too sweet of you!

[Minnow_]

Heather i got my package


Yay, Courtney, I'm so glad it arrived!!

That soap is handmade by a local woman. She sells it at the holiday craft fair at our campus, and so I stock up then, but I always end up ordering more during the summer because it's so yummy.

And I know what you mean about playing with the tiny diapers and covers - I have lots of folded up diapers inside covers sitting on top of the baby's dresser.

[Spark]

Jen!
:bow
What an amazing package arrived today!!! :clap Wow!!!

First off, everything was wrapped up so beautifully! A sweet little Baby Shower bag and tissue paper and ribbons! So cool! Oh, where to begin --
Jude and Cicely were right there with me when i was opening it and I was SOOOO glad that they left the hard rectangular package for me, because surely I wouldn't have been able to wrestle the chocolate away from them!! And, what GREAT chocolate that looks like! (When the kids go to bed, I have a serious date with one of those bars! :LOL)

When Cicely opened up the organic velour wipes she kept saying "Doft! Doft!" And, I agree, they are SOOOO soft/doft! That OV is SO luscious! Wow! And, I love love love that you made everything! :bow It;s so special. You TRULY spoiled me, because then there were a yummy pair OV/PUL breastpads. Wow. NICE! :thumb And, then the coolest OV PFs! Wow! My baby's bum is going to be sooooo spoiled!!!! :LOL I really can't tell you how touched I am by your prayers and your hands making everything!

Then, the really cool affirmations. Oh, that just touched me so much! You made them so beautiful! The notecards you used and metalic ink, just gorgeous! I mean, gorgeous! I just adore them! :hug

Thank you so so so so much! I'm so touched and teared up several times. I'm just so touched and so grateful for your love and generosity. Thank you, Jen.

[allnaturalmama]

Oh Claire, you're such a sweetie! :love

I'm so glad you liked the package. I have to admit, as I was sewing, I cringed at every wavy edge and crooked seam, and hoped you'd overlook them for the softness of the fabric. I really wanted to do the breastpads with a more neutral PUL, but time and budget would only allow me to use what I had on hand (can you say BLUE???) :eek

Anyway, your note made my day. I really, really, really LOVED every moment I spent making them for you. To get such a sweet thank you on top of it all is just icing on the cake.

Blessings to you and your family. I will continue to keep you in my prayers all the way through our postpartum periods.

Much love,
Jen

[selazenby]

Claire - I got my package :throb

So where to begin - well I guess with what's already gone...the delicious chocolate! Yum! (It counts as dinner right?) The calendula and arnica will definitely come in handy!! The candle is so so so wonderful smelling - I am surely planning to use it during labor! I cannot wait to immerse myself in that lavender mineral bath (that's gonna be soon!!), and Jake will love his bath confetti too! The chalk will certainly be used tomorrow - so nice of you to think of him!! The breast pads and lanolin will be very very useful - I'm a huge leaker!! And speaking of leaking, the depends will be put to good use too :LOL The inspirational cards are so sweet - and your note just toppped everything off!

I have to say - I had a very very bad day (spent most of the day at the Cancer Center with my mom who is not doing very well), and this package was the light in my otherwise fairly dark day. I cannot thank you enough for all the thoughtful gifts and for your kind words. You can't know how much it helped me today and how much it means to me to feel so supported in this pregnancy and birth.

Thank you!

[amis2girls]

Ami ~ pkg sent yesterday via Priority, so it might be there tomorrow, otherwise Monday.


Wow! :bouncy I know I put a ring sling on my list but for some reason never expected one. It is so beautiful! :heartbeat I'm going to start practicing with my 21-month-old. :) It's exactly what I was looking for.

And the hairclips! I love to put them in and they love to take them out. :LOL Thanks for thinking of my girls, too.

:hug It made my day. Things are falling into place for this baby.

[Geofizz]

I'm glad you like it! I used my sling of the same design with DD until she was about 2.5 years. It was her length that made me stop, not her weight (though admittedly she was <30 pounds). Let me know if you have any problems. DD picked out the hair clips.

[selazenby]

Littlemomma -

I LOVE the beautiful pink elephant with "Lucy" embroidered on the ear! Thank you so much. It already has a place of honor in her room (up high so that Jake keeps his grubby little hands off it :))

Thank you so much!

[Geofizz]

Bethany,

Thank you so much! DD opened up the package and took out each item and said "WOW, Mommy, Look at That!"

For some reason, DD is very impressed that the teething book has 3 pages. :LOL

I can't wait to try out the socks, they look like they'll really cling to those narror, slippery ankles. I love the outfit -- so warm and cozy, perfect for a central Ohio winter.

The candies are in my book bag, and I can't wait to savor them. I have no intention to share. :LOL

Thanks again!

[witchbaby]

desireeh, your package went out today! i'm so sorry it's late (yesterday it snowed AND rained and i just couldn't motivate myself to get out!), but i sent the boy out with it today and it should be there in just a couple days! hope you enjoy it!! :love

[birthjunkie27]

Wendy,

You are very welcome. I'm glad you liked everything! It was a lot of fun to pick out. And there is nothing wrong with a pregnant mama not wanting to share her candy! :wink

[Slightlycrunchymama]

Im sorry but some of mine are going out late, sorry Lorrie and Rebecca. Thye are going out tomorow, I promise. I hope they are worth the wait.

[dandelions2]

Mine's going out today. :)

[atozmama]

xmasbaby7 your package went out yesterday. The delivery confirmation is 0304 1560 0002 6637 4485. They said two days so I hope it will be there tomorrow (Thursday). I am sorry it was so delayed, I hope it will be worth the wait.

[atozmama]

Aubin, :Thanks

i got it yesterday - or should I say DH and the kids did while I was at a meeting at my son's school. I came home to them having all the pieces scattered! I love it, :love even though it is a small, as opposed to a newborn size, it still looks so tiny and I can hardly wait to put them to use. :baby I love that they match too! Is the AIO a pattern of your own? I am still hoping to make some more AIO to complement the prefolds I am going to order soon.

[dandelions2]

Spark - your dc # is 9101150134711246040055

[PatchPixie]

Your goodies finally arrived in full today - so they are being sent this afternoon. Your Priority Mail Delivery Conf # is:

420 60098 9101 0385 5574 9640 3179 92

I *love* supporting WAHMs, but they sometimes take a little more time getting things sent out - thanks for understanding - I do hope you like your showering!!

[birthjunkie27]

Becca, that's fine, I understand completely. I can't wait to see what's in my package!!!! I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas. :bouncy

[DesireeH]

Thank you Lorrie!!!!!! I received my goodies today! She made me a super cute soft shirt with snowflakes on it and sent some RRL and Mama's Milk tea. Yum!! Thank you so much!!!!!! :love

[selazenby]

I just want to post a public apology to my poor swap assignees - mama2my2 and dandelions2. I switched the packages and mailed the wrong one to each. I could have just screamed when I got that email. But they've been great about it - sending them along to their rightful owners. Just wanted to apologize and thank them in front of all as they still wait patiently for their packages.

I swear I am totally losing my mind some days!!

[witchbaby]

Thank you Lorrie!!!!!! I received my goodies today! She made me a super cute soft shirt with snowflakes on it and sent some RRL and Mama's Milk tea. Yum!! Thank you so much!!!!!! :love
yay! i'm glad you like everything! i LOVE those teas!! :bouncy

[Spark]

Dandelions2 -- :banana Your pkg arrived yesterday! Totally made my day!!! :hug There were wonderful affirmations in there. So beautiful. Just some really perfect ones for right now and then some great ones for birth, too. THEN, a really awesome knit gnome! Oh, I picture my full term happy chubby baby gnome gnawing sometime in March! THEN the coolest teeny knit cap and felted slippers that you made! :love I just love love love the GN colors you chose for both the projects. It's just amazing & I'm soooo impressed by your talents! I didn't know you were a WAHM until I followed your profile link! You have SUCH an awesome store! :bow

[dandelions2]

Dandelions2 -- :banana Your pkg arrived yesterday! Totally made my day!!! :hug There were wonderful affirmations in there. So beautiful. Just some really perfect ones for right now and then some great ones for birth, too. THEN, a really awesome knit gnome! Oh, I picture my full term happy chubby baby gnome gnawing sometime in March! THEN the coolest teeny knit cap and felted slippers that you made! :love I just love love love the GN colors you chose for both the projects. It's just amazing & I'm soooo impressed by your talents! I didn't know you were a WAHM until I followed your profile link! You have SUCH an awesome store! :bow

I'm so glad you like everything. :heartbeat I thought about your baby a lot while making it all. :belly

[Geofizz]

THEN, a really awesome knit gnome! Oh, I picture my full term happy chubby baby gnome gnawing sometime in March! THEN the coolest teeny knit cap and felted slippers that you made!

Ohhh, I wanna see!

[PatchPixie]

Mama2my2,

Thank you for the beautiful, soft, & cuddly outfit, hat, & matching diaper!! The set is adorable and I am sure Finn will just love it, too!! Thanks for your generosity and kind words. All good things to you & yours -->

[witchbaby]

mama2my2, thank you so much! we LOVE the little outfit and diaper! k was very enamoured of the dipe, especially-- she's my little hyena! it's all so soft and cuddly, i can't wait to put q in it! thank you again!

[Slightlycrunchymama]

Glad you guys liked the sleeper sets, they were so fun to make. Ive got to make some more up to sell lol, people are ohhhhing and ahhhhing over them lol.

I got my 2 pkgs today as well, from Allnaturalmama, I got a huge load of fluff! WOW! You really outdid yourself and your sewing is great and your stuff so cute and perfect! Your card also made me cry it was so sweet :)

Amis2girls ((AMI))) I also recieved your pkg and everything is wonderful and thoughtful, My fave baby stuff is BB's and I will definitly put the socks to good use, one pair is on my feet already as its cold and rainy here today.

What a nice surprise on a cold, gloomy day. I loved recieving mail that wasnt bills for once and you ladies really lightened my day. Thank you SO much :Kiss

[allnaturalmama]

:D So very happy that you liked it! It was so much fun putting it together for you! :love

Jen

[birthjunkie27]

Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOO much for everything! I loved it all! :love

Love love love, the "Born@homewithmom" Tie dye shirt.

Also LOVE the tie dye matching T-shirt and "Breastfed" infant cap, so small and sweet. And the colors are amazing! And they were wrapped up so pretty in that little cloth bag.....it actually brought tears to my eyes.

The bumper sticker "Make milk not war" is so cool...thanks!

And the Mother's Milk Tea was also perfect. (I was planning on buying some for after the birth....it's like you read my mind!)

And the bath confetti.....I've never seen anything like it and I can't wait to try it out! :wink

Thank you so so so so much for all the thoughtfulness you've put into my gifts and for bringing a big smile to my face today. :hug

Bethany

[littleteapot]

I think there was a mail backlog, because I woke up this morning and had three packages I've been waiting for!

THANK YOU!! The diaper is soooooOOOooo cute, and I LOVE the onesie and the bunting. Thank you for the chux pads, too!! :love

[DesireeH]

Glad you got it!! I was getting worried cause they told me it should only take about 4 days! LOL

[selazenby]

Claire -

I got the adorable diaper cover yesterday! Thank you so much! It's so bright and cheerful! And I kept the packaging since it came from Lucy's Hopechest!! :)

This kid's wardrobe is shaping up to be so much cooler than mine!!!!

[allnaturalmama]

Ooooooh, Robin, my luxurious baby spa package arrived today. Thanks so much for your thoughtful gift! The bath mitt is absolutely the softest thing I have ever felt, and baby is going to be so spoiled by the care sampler. I love that everything is so pure and organic.

Thanks, too, for introducing me to two new fabulous companies I knew nothing about before. I'm having fun looking around their websites at all their cool products. (DH won't be too happy with you though, LOL!!)

Your note was really sweet and personal. Thanks for making me and baby feel so special!

I, too, have enjoyed getting to know you better through this swap, and wish you a wonderful birth as well!

Sincerely,
Jennifer

[Spark]

Oh, Wendy! I WILL take pics! They're just too cute not to! :)

Erin, I'm glad that last part of your swap pkg arrived and that you liked it. I thought I'd go bold since you might have a lot of pastels for Lucy... and of COURSE I had to order from Lucy's Hope Chest when I realized the name connection! :LOL Ok, and I got your box o goodies, too. WOW. Thank you so much. I think we have the same taste in books. :nod I'm so excited! I'm already devouring two of them and the chocolate is GONE and the yummy massage oil is divine! Everything was just so nice. Thank you so much. You are so so so kind!

[selazenby]

Claire - I just saw this. I'm so glad you liked the books - it's funny I'm always a little nervous sending books to people - it's so revealing you know? :lol I hope everything is continuing to go well with you and baby!!

[dandelions2]

I got my package today! It's wonderful!

Cute little strawberry soft shoes, slings for me and the kids - and mine is embroidered w/ baby's initials, tea, tea tree oil soap (i love the smell of TTO!), big brother/sister shirts for my kids and some onesies for baby. Just awesome! Thanks so much.