I remember doing a post like this when I was pregnant with Hayden, just some cool baby stuff that I’d love to have, except this time around, this is stuff I really want and/or need and eventually plan to get 
(PS. My birthday is coming up! LOL)
First, the bedding that I want to get for the nursery is from Pottery Barn Kids. I know that PB can run on the expensive side, but when you add up the individual bedding pieces, its no more than a regular bedding set runs and you can pick and choose what you want. I’ll probably wind up registering at PB for the bedding, unless its decided that I won’t have a shower. Its called Pique and I’m not decided on the color I want to do yet. Originally, I wanted very, very pale, almost white colors of yellow, blue and green (I want the whole nursery to be almost white, all very pale colors), so I was going to go with the pale green trim, but I think if its a girl, I want to get the pink trim. You can have the bedding monogrammed, too, which I think is really cute. And here is a picture of the Pique Nursery from PB’s site, with the dark furniture, which is what we’ll have (we’re using
Hayden’s nursery furniture). I’ll only need to get the coverlet, bedskirt and probably the bumper. The sheets are just plain white sheets, so I can get that anywhere for much less than PB would charge. Maybe one of the little pillows, too, to sit on the glider.
Another thing that I just discovered that I just HAVE to have, is this Tracy Joy camera bag that doubles as a diaper bag. You know I’ll just HAVE to have my camera with me at all times! I’m not decided on what print I’d want it in, if we have a girl, definitely 
something pink and girly, but if we have a boy, it doesn’t really matter. She has way too many to choose from! The bag is padded to protect your camera and has side pockets that will fit my flash and extra lens as well as diapers, bottles, toys, etc. Very, very cool!
I’ve also been looking into the various types of carriers you can buy b/c I plan to wear the baby a lot. I just
know that with an active 3 year old running around and having to do my photography, I’ll need to have the baby close to me. There are 2 types that I’m looking to get, the first is a sling and will be great when the baby is newborn, although you can use it up to toddler-age as well. I’ve been reading about the different slings and I came across HotSlings, which seem easy to use. Here is one of the ones I like, its reversible, so the other side is just solid black. They are great to nurse in as well!
The other carrier I’ve been looking into is a soft asian style carrier, but there are SO many different kinds, I don’t know how I’ll ever decide! I had one for Hayden that I made myself, and I didn’t start using it until we were in VA and I loved it. I carried his heavy 27 pound butt around the zoo for about 2 hours without any problems! There are too many sites to list that have them, but I think I’m going to go with a Mei Tai.
Ok, we’re about to head out to Houma to do some house shopping!
