Classes, clothes, and registry

We were allowed to call and register for baby-related classes offered through WakeMed hospital during the 14th week, which started today (happy 2nd trimester to me!). Naturally, I was on the phone this morning to sign up. We wanted to go with the "weekend intensive" option, a.k.a. getting it over with quickly, but sadly they're only offered when we're going to be in Chicago and at the beach. So...we're on for a 5-week class that meets for 2-1/2 hours every Tuesday night, starting July 29th, 2 days after my graduation! Our neighbors just took a similar class at Rex and said they really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it. In addition to that class, we also are taking a "how to care for your newborn" class that meets for 3 hours on a Saturday morning in August and a breastfeeding class that's one evening in July. So now, we'll be prepared for whatever comes our way...right? Right?

Also, I have been hitting the streets for maternity clothes. Clothes shopping (and shopping in general) is NOT my favorite activity, but I realize that it is necessary, so my goal was to get it done as quickly as possible. I scored some deals at a consignment store (Kid to Kid in Apex and Cary) and got a couple of things at Old Navy this weekend. Today, I hit the motherload (get it?) of maternity cuteness at Kohls. So I think I'm pretty much set, minus a dressy outfit and a swimsuit. I'm hoping to avoid both of those if possible, but actually will probably need a dressy outfit for graduation and a wedding in July. I think I need to take a shopping break for now, though!

We also started our registry at Target, which was super fun. I expect that we will tweak it periodically, but I just couldn't wait any longer to set it up. Crib shopping is still in progress, but we're working on it.