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Green Shower

Trevs — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:55:23 GMT

I need some help! I've been invited to a "green" baby shower and I need help coming up with a unique and "green" shower gift. Any ideas? The obvious gift would be cloth diapers, but I don't believe they are going that route.

I know you guys will have some great ideas.

Cloth vs. Disposable - Non-Enviro Concerns

littleD2 — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:43:35 GMT

I am in the "waiting to TTC" phase and am in the process of gathering information from all of you experienced and intelligent ladies and wanted to know what reasons you have for cloth vs. disposable diapers, other than environmental concerns (as I believe the research is all over the map on this issue). Have some of you done both and prefer one over the other? Do your LOs react differently to each type?

Thanks!

A real LONG shot for us ...

MrsMtobe — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:24:20 GMT

Hi Ladies,

As some of you know, my DH and I are very open to adoption. My aunt in the USA called me on Saturday, and we chatted for about 2 hours. During the conversation, she tells me about friends of hers (a couple in their mid 50's) who is taking care of a 9 month old baby boy. This was the story ...

The couple's nephew and his girlfriend (possibly wife - not sure) had a baby boy. The girlfriend is now in jail for the next 10-25 years and has lost permanent custody of the baby. The father (the couple's nephew) has full custody. One day he was driving along, and got pulled over for a broken tail light ... but when given a breathalyzyer test, he flunked. I guess they booted him into jail and the baby ended up with Social Services for a few hours. They called the grandparents who refused to go get the baby. So this couple (the guys aunt and uncle) went to get the baby and have had him ever since ... not sure how long, but probably about a month or so.

The judge has imposed many restrictions and conditions on the man ... which he has yet been able to meet or comply with. He is forbidden from seeing his own son until he meets the conditions and requirements and hasn't seen his son since landing in jail.

The aunt and uncle can't take care of the child much longer ... they're older and have already raised their own children. They are urging the nephew to put this baby up for adoption. He's not made a decision yet.

Enter in my aunt. She tells her friend that if their nephew agrees to adoption, that she has the perfect couple for the baby (me and my DH) and she tells her friend about our infertility and how much we want a baby. My aunt planted the seed with her friend, so that if this guy decides to put his baby up for adoption, her friend will tell him that she found the perfect couple for the baby ... and thus avoid going through an agency and just proceed with a private adoption.

This is a long shot. We don't know if he will sign over his rights to his baby and give him up for adoption. I don't know whether to feel hopeful and excited or not. I'm confused too. Why would my aunt tell me about this, get my hopes up if it's not certain that he will give up his rights to his child and put the baby up for adoption? I don't need any more disappointment.

But I feel so badly for this lil baby who is 9 months old and has no mommy or daddy with him. I've been trying to digest all this since Saturday. My DH wanted to know why I looked so upset on the phone with my aunt, so I told him what she'd just told me ... his response "When do we leave to pick up this baby?" Trust me, I'd have left in a minute to pick up that baby.

What's worse ... I called my mom, to tell her about it yesterday while wishing her happy mom's day ... and she tells me that she saw the baby last week when she visited my aunt (and then came to see me). She said he's perfect, beautiful, chunky, :D well fed, looks clean and taken care of (now that he's with the aunt and uncle). Knowing this, doesn't help. I feel really emotional over this ... I mean, I don't know if I should be hopeful or just not think about it or get my hopes up. It's a real long shot.

I've been obsessing since Saturday. I've researched private adoptions and costs, picked out a room upstairs for the nursery, and spoke to my neighbour who works for an immigration lawyer about it and she said if it happens she'll help me with all the paperwork for free. I've done more too, like looking at clothing for lil boys, counting how many baby gates we'd need and picking out a name for him cuz we've decide to change his given name... crazy stuff like that ... I know I'm just setting myself up for disappointment ... but I can't help it. I'm excited, hopeful, leary, confused etc. I'm hormonal!! I'm entering what could be my fertile week. Even if I were to get pregnant on my own, I'd still want this lil guy. Is that selfish of me? I'm dying to go to my aunt's and have her call her friend to bring the baby over. We're considering a weekend trip in the next few weeks.

I know this is speculation, but do you think:

1. my aunt was telling me this to see if I'd be interested in adoption because the baby has been given up already?

2. do you think she'd tell me this to prepare me because they are really close to getting the nephew to sign over his rights?

3. did she tell me just so I'd know but it's really a long shot and may never happen? Part of me finds this cruel - telling an infertile woman about a baby needing a good home, but it's not confirmed and may never come to be. Am I wrong for thinking this way??

Arghhhhh can you understand my jumbled emotions in all this??? I'm going insane here. I'm in love with a baby I've never met or seen. All I want to do is hold that baby and shield him from any more harm and love and care for him and be the mommy he deserves and needs. I can't imagine the confusion this baby is feeling or how scared he must feel to be with other family other than his mom and dad. I'm sick at the fact that his mom and dad have acted so selfishly and not in the best interest of this child. If it weren't for this couple taking the child, the child would be in foster care already.

I'm sorry this is long and I do hope it made sense ... I just needed to get it out because of all the emotions that go along with it all. Thanks for reading, and for any words of encouragement and/or direction you may offer. It's much appreciated. :)

Alex has made his arrival

chrisdann — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:54:23 GMT

Just popping in to let you ladies know I had my baby boy Alexander James on May 7, 2008 @ 9:08am. I will be back with my birth story and pictures as soon as I get him home. He is still in the NICU.

Anxiety Medications and TTC

muirhead — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:16:04 GMT

My husband is suffering from anxiety and is going to see the doctor on Thursday. Are there any medication safe for a man to take while TTC? Are there any side effects to the baby if he takes them?

A line is a line right?

confused1 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:33:29 GMT

Hi ladies, so I'm a regular member on CB, but I didn't want to blow my cover!
So here's my question.....
I just finished my period, or so what I thought what my period, I've been feeling kind of funny so last night I decided to take a pregnancy test. Two lines came out, but one was very very faint. I'm going for blood work tomorrow, so at least I'll know if I am or not pretty soon.

Not sure whether to find out gender...

amanda222 — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:32:41 GMT

OK, so Dh and I are both on the fence about whether to find out what we're having. The first time we discussed it, we both said that we didn't have any strong feelings one way or the other, but we were both sort of leaning toward finding out. Whenever anyone asked if we were going to, I just said "probably", but a few weeks ago someone asked us, and DH said that he didn't want to but I did, so we probably would. :doze: And now he's sort of taken that back. We've talked about it a few times since then, and we're both sort of ambivalent either way. (Maybe that's not the right word - we're excited, but would be equally happy either way.)

If either one of us could decide that we prefered to either find out or not, that's what we'd go with - but we can't seem to! It would be exciting to know, and to be able to buy pink or blue stuff, and to be able to call the baby "he" or "she", but it would also be exciting to wait until the end. Our parents would love to find out, and we might try to keep it just between us and them if we find out (but I know it'd leak out eventually). And as silly as it may seem, one of my reservations about finding out is that I've already had a dream that it's a girl, and as much as that thrills me, I'd kind of rather not get TONS of pink stuff for a shower, etc. (I'm not a pink girl myself - I'd certainly throw some in there, and some girly outfits, but I'd much rather stick to greens, yellows, and blues for most things.)

Sorry for the rambling - we're going for our 19 week ultrasound on May 22 though, and we're trying to decide before then. The techs won't tell us at the place we're going to, but our doctor said he would. (LOL - although we could always put off the decision until the 3D ultrasound later on...)

I know that some people have strong feelings one way or the other - either really wanting to know, or feeling that it's important to keep it a surprise. Is there anyone out there who had a hard time deciding though? And what did you decide? (And why?)

I actually suggested flipping a coin, but DH didn't seem to like that idea... :rolleyes:

went for my first ultra sound

carriemuch — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:04:21 GMT

OMG its already a little trouble maker lol everytime she went to take a picture of it ,it would move or put its hand there lol

it did give us the "hang loose" sign (middle and ring finger down rest of fingers up)at least i think thats what that sign means

i must say it was one of the most craziest things to see it makes it more a reality

we ordered the cd of it instead of the pictures...they say it takes 4-6 weeks:( does it normally take that long?

My baby...

EastWest — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:53:28 GMT

Here are some new pics of my LO at 2 months old!!

pics of my lo all dressed up for mothers day

satin — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:48:43 GMT

she's sooo cute!

Where are my 2WW Girls!??!

beaniebaby — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:27:43 GMT

I know a few of you have basically the same cycle as me.. so I'm wondering how you all are? I'm in the 2WW now, but we only BD'd on thursday, and I O'd yesterday... so it's most likely not my month...

Meb? I know you're with me!? How are you?

Spotting... AGAIN!

XoXo — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:12:32 GMT

So about 3ish weeks ago I had a little bit of spotting for about 5 days. I went to the Doctor and he wasn't concerned. He checked my cervix, it was closed, he was very positive and encouraging. Now last night I started having a bit of spotting once again. It's super light, barely noticeable, but it still has me a bit nervous. I have my 12 weeks appointment on June 5, so I'm not sure if I should go before that or just wait... I'm beginning to wonder if maybe something I'm doing is triggering it?? Sigh... :(

Best Astro Baby Finder

snowydi — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:52:46 GMT

Hi Ladies,

I came across this and thought it was too cute not to share. You enter your star sign and DH's and it tells you Which baby is the best personality fit for you and your partner? If you're expecting, read all about your new baby's sign. If you're planning a pregnancy, figure out which of the 12 signs you're most compatible with. It also lets you know the conception date....lol

http://www.babyzone.com/preconception/best-astro-baby-finder.asp

Afraid to tell parents!

Aprilbride08 — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:41:27 GMT

I know I'm being really stupid right now, but Im really scared to tell my parents we are expecting...... DH told his parents and they were negative and blah about the entire thing... It would break my heart if my parents reacted like that too........

Did anyone else have this fear???

Question for those of you that chart fertility signs

kruk — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:28:03 GMT

Just trying to figure out my ovulation date based on some info. Its more of a curiosity thing for me as I know I ovulated on one of these two days, but I'm not experienced enough to judge which one...so I need some opinions from you savvy women :)

My temp spiked the AM of CD 15...my cervix was still high and soft and I did observe some EWCM on that day as well. I know generally ovulation happens the day before the spike...but I also know CM drys out and cervix lowers pretty quick after ovulation as well....SOOOoooo my question is....would I consider day 14 the ov day or day 15? Either way we did the deed at the appropriate times...just a matter of it 'sticking' or not. Just curious what you guys think?

the NEW July Mommies Thread

fascha — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:56:39 GMT

JULY 2008 MOMMIES

autumnday - EDD July 1st TEAM PINK
ezeh25 - EDD July 1st
Igottajlo - EDD - July 1st TEAM GREEN

Boxall06 - EDD July 5th TEAM GREEN
Wonderwoma - EDD July 8th TEAM PINK
Chrissy616 - EDD July 12th TEAM BLUE
Miklangel - EDD July 14th

Fascha - EDD July 17th TEAM BLUE

June07girl - EDD July 23rd TEAM PINK
TEAM PINK
Akeemah - EDD July 23rd TEAM BLUE

Kenziesmom - EDD July 24th

ChantalC - EDD July 25th TEAM PINK

TexCan07 - EDD July 27th TEAM GREEN

mtrotman25 - EDD July 29th TEAM BLUE

unionstation - EDD July 30th TEAM GREEN
Bellasposa - EDD July 30th TEAM GREEN

My 3D/4D ultrasound was today!!

melissa30 — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:03:55 GMT

We had our 3D/4D ultrasound at UC Baby today, it was a wonderful experience however our little girl was very uncooperative!! Out of the 1 hour we had, she had her face into my back for 45 minutes, but after a bunch of jumping jacks and hershey's kisses we were able to get some pictures and video from the last 15 minutes. Soooooooooooo, here she is!!!

Hemroids

shnookums — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:06:29 GMT

Hey all...

So my baby is just over 3 weeks old and I think I now have hemroids (ugh...). I was 1 week overdue and had a scheduled C-section (no labour).

Now it hurts like crazy to have a bowel movement. It itches and burns. I'm trying to increase my water & fibre intake, been having sitz baths, and try not to sit for too long. It's difficult trying to nurse, though, and I've had to pump and have my hubby feed the baby with a bottle because it's too uncomfortable to sit for the hour to breastfeed him.

Does anyone have any suggestions of something else to try? Any creams that are safe while nursing? It's been about 4-5 days, and I'm getting desperate for relief...

ladies due to give birth in August

erinMD — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:03:13 GMT

I love lurking on the July due dates post Fascha started, but long for a due date community of my own (hee hee hee) so let's share where we're at, how we're feeling, so on & so forth...I'll start (obviously)

I had my second mw apt yesterday at 17 weeks and all is great; although I am measuring a little big (what can I say, it's my second baby) and she found the kiddo's heart beat right away...she said sometimes at this stage it can take a while to find it, but kiddo was right there (awe already a perfect baby!) she seemed impressed ;)

I also had my second osteopath treatment and my osteopath said I've improved a lot since our first apt. still a little stiff in the sacrum, but my pelvis was more aligned...yay!

then I had a session with my doula (we're doing some emotional healing work around issues from my c/s with my son) and all of a sudden near the end of our session this huge wave of nausea swept over me & I actually threw up...I felt horrible & sick the rest of the night (had to miss my son's play off game) and into this morning - finally feeling less horrible & have managed to keep some toast & tea down...

ok August mommmies - your turn...what's new with you & your belly-dweller?

NEW - SHOW US AS YOU GROW

muirhead — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:59:01 GMT

Please post your bellies mommies to be!!

Body, Soul, and Baby

scraggles — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:56:47 GMT

Me and FH are TTC, and he bought me this book for mother's day. It was so so sweet of him, and I am just getting into it, but am finding it a little...weird. Like it's a lot about "mental and spiritual stuff" which is all good and everything, but not a whole lot of help right now. He said it was the only book he could find that had a bit of stuff to do with preconception (obviously he only thought to look in the pregnancy section rather than woman's health haha, which is where anything useful to me would have been lol). It is definately not a book I would have bought for myself, but I will feel so bad if I don't read it. It was such a sweet gesture, just wondering if anyone has read it, and if it gets any better. thanks

Anyone know what Cycle Day they conceived on?

MsExcited — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:22:41 GMT

Hi Ladies,

Just wanted to see if anyone remembers the day they BD when they conceived? Just for fun... This is my first time being close to my O date and I am looking for hope! LOL

I have a 27-28 day cycle (27 last month) and BD on CD 13 of this cycle... only thing was it was just once we BD during my fertile period.

Any words of hope ladies?

Mother's Day TV

andorra — Sun, 11 May 2008 14:24:59 GMT

Hello all moms, and moms to be,

There is an all day program on the National Geographic Channel today. There are different specials on animals, single births, and multiple births, and it follows the baby from conception to birth.. Pretty cool, and I thought of you gals! It includes in-utero footage!

Cats and pregnancy

jocelynh86 — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:51:25 GMT

Hey everyone, this may be a silly question, but I was wondering if anyone knows anything about toxplasmosis? I've been concerned because I have a cat, and recently my cat scratched me, pretty bad, and I'm worried about catching it and it harming my unborn baby. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Being fired for being pregnant or for taking mat leave

minzy — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:18:09 GMT

Hi Ladies,

Does anyone what the repercussions are to an employer who fires someone for taking mat leave? This just happened to a friend of mine. I told her I would ask you ladies....:) The labour board is investigating but it could take weeks. Just wondering if anyone has had an experience with this? Also can she apply for UI if she doesn't have enough hours because of her leave?

Hair Dye & Pregnancy

prairiebrd — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:12:27 GMT

Just curious how you guys feel about hair dye & pregnancy? I have no strong feelings either way, but I figure might as well not do it.

There's certainly been public attention when celebrities don't dye their hair in the first trimester (Nicole Kidman & J-Lo, nicknamed GrayLo for the photo below)

And here's another big question, for those of you who regularily dye, when you stopped , did it mean pregnancy-speculation among co-workers, friends, etc?

What brand of Formula?

RaysBride — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:14:16 GMT

We have been topping up my LO with formula at each feed. SHe takes about 2oz sometimes less. I have been noticing that although she has soft stool, yellow and seedy she has an AWFUL time for an hour or so trying to pass it. I don't want to give medication because she is not constipated I think it is just gas. We are thinking of trying another kind of formula. We are using Enfamil A+ currently, I noticed there is Enfamil Gentlease for gas I was thinking of trying... Some have suggested the low iron as that is constipating. We have had some weight gaining issues (hense the supplement) and as we are just back to our birth weight now after 3 weeks I'm a little hesitant to go low iron... ANy suggestions?

Karlie - 20 months!

melissa85 — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:14:16 GMT

Havent posted pictures of my daughter (Karlie) in a while. Here are some pictures of her. Dates are pictures are wrong. Camera wont set that date properly :(

Enjoy!

Robert's Blessing on Mother's Day!

kiralynn — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:37:44 GMT

Oh it was such a beautiful service! They incorporated his blessing into the sermon and dedicated it to me, as I am the only "new mom" this year so far!

Here are a few pictures!!

hanging with dad
[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q238/sweet_wittle_thing/IMG_0002-1.jpg[/IMG]

suckin my hat...mommy forgot my soother!:w00t:
[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q238/sweet_wittle_thing/IMG_0006-1.jpg[/IMG]

Mommy's got the touch..sleeping away...
[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q238/sweet_wittle_thing/IMG_0009-1.jpg[/IMG]

Mommy! Where'd you go?!
[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q238/sweet_wittle_thing/IMG_0010.jpg[/IMG]

Teary moment
[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q238/sweet_wittle_thing/IMG_0013-2.jpg[/IMG]

Ooohhh i want to eat your flower's!! (flowers for the mom's)
[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q238/sweet_wittle_thing/IMG_0018-2.jpg[/IMG]

Sitting with GREAT grandma chewing on a cold carrot
[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q238/sweet_wittle_thing/IMG_0026.jpg[/IMG]

i got sleep!

satin — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:38:06 GMT

trinity slept from 2am to 7am this morning! that really helped!

What's UP with my cycle???

jbuckle — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:43:09 GMT

Just curious....

Lo is 4 months old and I am exclusively breastfeeding. I haven't yet got my period but it seems that my cycle continues...

What I mean is... now I'm noticing changes in my cm and even moods. Sometimes of the month, I even get a bit crampy.

Could I be ovulating with no period?? I've noticed this for about 2 months now but I haven't gotten af. maybe I'll start tracking.

Anybody experience anything like this???

lactose?

satin — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:28:45 GMT

my lo was up from 8pm to 5am last night and in that time i had to change her serveral times. i am lactose introlent and my other 2 children had to have soy formula so i'm wondering if she needs to swiched too. i have a can of soy and i made up 2 bottles of it for her-i had to send her with nanna today as i got no sleep last night-to see if it helps at all. she cried alot and-tmi-it's like she's popping water! my other 2 would just throw up all the time till the swich but she's only done that once. can't get in to see a doctor till at least tuesday. any one delt with this?

Child Tax Benefit and E.I

kiralynn — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:54:15 GMT

Just a note to all you ladies who are going to recieve their first payment soon. Watch out for overpayment.

For example if you were single in 2006 and made 10,000, but then got married in 2007 and now you make a combined income of 60,000+. They asess you based on your 2006 assuming your single and sooner or later will want back what they overpayed you.

Thats the situation im in now. They are giving me 272/month and now e.i has recalculated because they think im low income and im getting an extra 100 from them. Argghhhhhh. So sooner or later i'll be getting a letter saying they've paid me too much and i wont be getting anymore for awhile.. Crapy. Oh and i've called Canada Revenu 6 times now and its still not fixed. Doesn't surprise me. :P

A permanent FOR SALE post

chrismont — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:30:48 GMT

A few of us have suggested this a couple of times. But I don't know who to ask to make this a pinned topic.

I know I have lots of maternity clothes, some brand new formal dresses included, that I would like to sell and some baby things that I'm already ready to sell/give away.

With all the moms/aunts/friends on here it seems there could be quite a good turnover like on the Bride 'for sale' section.

******************
So I PM'd the head last week and have heard nothing back. Can everyone who thinks this would be a good pinned post PM her also?

Or if there is a better way to go about this let me know

Happy Mother's Day!

kiwi25 — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:09:58 GMT

Just wanted to wish all the CB moms and moms-to-be a great day on Sunday! Hope every one of you has a nice, relaxing day and gets to be a little spoiled :)

Nuva Ring?

kiralynn — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:57:13 GMT

I'm sorry if its been posted before, but the "search" feature doesnt seem to work on my computer.

Is anyone on it? I'm gonna try it as bc pills make me sooo ill and this supposedly doesnt get absorbed into the stomach.

Sounds too good to be true. I think i'll be paranoid about having sex while its in...we'll see. :w00t:

1st Step in Infertility Investigation(s)

beachnut — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:34:10 GMT

Hello Ladies! I am just wondering if those who have experienced infertility and seen an OBYN (and not a fertility specialist) can tell me what the first (and proceeding) steps are....?

To those who were waiting results, we finally got DH's sperm count back and it's normal! Better than normal, in fact! He He... :D

So, that starts me rolling on my side of things. My period has been really wacky lately (was 32d cycle & now its been 45d, 39, 32, 44, etc) so it makes it really difficult to plan for OV...(but my period is always 3 days in length and consistent in that regard)

And I've had u/s in the past (3 yrs ago) and was told I did not have cysts and/or endometriosis...

We have been TTC for 11 months, however, due to DH's job (He travels ALL over Canada) we miss A LOT of cycles as he's usually away the 1 week I need him (ARGH!!!!) So, being realistic and honest, I'd have to say we have only 'got' it dead on maybe 4 months total. So, I know this definitely factors in.

And ppl have told us to "try to plan to have him maybe stay home for a few days around OV time" but it doesn't work that way...and with my periods wacky I can't plan! Plus...DH totally loves his job and will always travel so chances are (and it feels like) it could take us years at this rate! LOL :(

Anyway, long story short....My GP explained that infertility investigation is a 2 step process with step 1 being you go to an OBGYN where they check you out 'structurally' (uterus, lining, etc) and then once they do the "groundwork" and are satisfied that nothing structurally is wrong, THEN you get referred to a fertility specialist where the 'invasive' sort of testing/procedures start (and costly!).

I see my OBGYN on May 21 for the 1st time for this.....

Any comments/ideas on what to expect? (Besides taking my family history) What was your experience? Thanks for reading!

The 2WW

Christichi — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:24:09 GMT

Hi, The other thread was long, and kinda outdated. Is anyone just starting their 2WW? My OV day was thurs... so I think i'm 4 days past OV right? When do I test? I figured i might not test for a while... lol.

omg less then a week

baby0 — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:11:59 GMT

omg less then a week and il have another baby.. eeks.. It just seems like time is going really fast now.. I still havent even got my carseat yet.. Its on its way from toronto and i keep looking on the tracking number that zellers gave me and it hasnt updated in a few days i hope it comes soon...

My baby shower yesterday!

Joule5 — Sun, 04 May 2008 09:53:14 GMT

I had my baby shower yesterday!!!
It was lots of fun. It was a small party, 8 girls including me, but that's how I wanted it. Only very close friends. We were very spoiled... people spent so much on the gifts... I just didn't know what to say!
There were games, great conversations and one of my friends came with her 11 weeks old baby which was the attraction of the day... so cute!
There was also a watermelon carved to look like a stroller with orange slices as the wheels.
I can't believe how many great friends I have around me and how lucky I am!
I hope everyone is having a great week-end too!