I was highly unproductive this weekend, in terms of having anything interesting to show yous, but sometimes it goes like that. I'm embracing my time to be unproductive while I can.
We did do like 1 million errands though, which always feels nice. And made a grand master list of all the things we want to get done pre-baby.
And I found our rocking chair.
The Risom Rocker from DWR. yayyy.
I'm of the belief that one should not fill one's house with things for baby that you wouldn't like to have in your house if you didn't have baby (stroller and crib and some other necessities notwithstanding). Especially when it comes to plastic things, but that's a different topic altogether. I know we need a rocker, but I just cannot stomach one of those huge poofy lazy-boy-for-moms upholstered gliders. Apologies to anyone who has and loves theirs, I'm sure they're terrifically functional, but they make me want to throw up a little. If we're going to buy a rocking chair, I want it to be a chair that we will enjoy in our home forever, not just while I'm nursing 12 hours a day. Naive? Probably, but let me exist in my fantasy world while I can.
It's expensive, and we might not end up getting it. But I'd rather spend a little more on a beautiful piece of furniture that we will keep for always. Plus I haven't even tested it out yet. Of our 1 million errands, none took us past a DWR. So that is a project for this week. Maybe the floor model with be on sale.
We're going to end up blowing our entire baby budget on our rocker and our stroller, but really, aside from diapers and a breast pump, what more do we need for the first 6 months?
Also, I purchased my first official piece of maternity apparel. Milestone! I am so thankful that I live in the age of premium denim. Those poor moms who had to come before us were forced to wear hideous jeans throughout their entire pregnancy. And it turns out maternity jeans are super comfy! Perfect for airplane rides! I think everyone should have a pair. They're like denim sweats.
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That rocker is absolutely beautiful! We spent a quite a bit on our rocker as well, but it's been worth every penny... buy that gorgeous rocker, I say!
We had a "glider" with our first and I never sat in it. Thank goodness I only paid $99 for it. I fed the girl out on the couch, so I never needed it. That being said, I would LOVE to have that rocker now that we're trying for our 2nd. It looks totally relaxing!
These are gorgeous choices! You might also spend some time poking around in thrift stores. Some of the vintage wooden rockers are lovely, although they aren't quite as modern looking.
what a beautiful and absolutely chic rocker.. congratulations for the news.. its all extremely exciting.. and nerve wrecking.. you seem to be doing good by the way..
i love your pictures.. how do you take them.. they are so vivid adn clear.. would you like to share some tips and advice.. adn i love your blog name.. Lovely Morning.. there is nothing more enchanting in this world than a gorgeous sunny bright lovely morning to wake up to..
Baby clothes. But one shower and your pretty much set in that department, right?
Oooh, I love that rocker! Very, very nice.
Hilarious! We were the exact same way when it came to a rocker...in fact, we never could find one, so I never had one for my little one. It turned out to be okay since she was just happy in my arms sans any rocking. The short story - we fell in love with the Don-Do rocker, once we priced it, $10K, and it was hand made to order in Italy!
Needless to say, all you need is a loving heart, to welcoming arms, and lots of patience and understanding!
Our little girl is now 20 months, and she has never had ONE plastic toy, our home is free of all the bright colored, head-ache inducing swings, chairs, toys, etc. We did it 'old school' - just love, warmth, and a cozy home. And amazingly (to all those who said we needed to register for all that 'crap' at the baby stores0, we never needed it or felt like we missed out on anything, she is beyond happy, strong, creative and resourceful and loves being outdoors in nature discovering all the 'toys' it offers.
Totally form over funtion or the other way around! You will have that piece forever, think investment for the house. LOVE.
I love the rocker- and I agree- you can still have good taste with a baby in the house! I actually used a cool old wooden rocker.
I love a chic rocker! so hard to find. thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for the article, very effective information.
Did you end up purchasing the Risom Rocker? I've been coveting it from afar for a few years, and now that we're decorating a nursery am just about ready to pull the trigger. I'd love to hear now you felt it worked for nursing specifically, if you don't mind sharing. Thanks!
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