My oldest daughter is pregnant. She’s expecting a little girl in April. This is my first grandbaby and I’m so excited. Every once in a while it hits me.. there is really going to be another baby around the house soon!
I wanted to get her something fun and special and not so “typical” for her baby shower. A few years ago, I’d hosted a contest on one of my websites and I remembered one of the contributors in particular. Casting Keepsakes…
I decided to order a couple of fun things from them. I got a belly cast kit, made by Proud Body. This is basically making a cast of the front of your very pregnant belly (and usually breasts).. Once it is done, you finish it off and can paint and embellish it, or just leave it plain. I made one when I was pregnant with Teigen and wish I’d made another during my pregnancy with Ry… they are fairly simple to do, but mom will definitely require help to do it.
The other item I bought is a casting kit which can be used to make a wiggle-friendly mold of baby’s hands or feet. I was thinking it would be really sweet to make little feet, then with another (larger) kit, make a mold of mom or dad’s hand… then, when done, lay baby’s feet inside the cupped hands. Makes me go awwwwww……
I really want to get them a “theflip” camcorder too. It’s on my “to-get” list. They are so small and convenient, record up to 60 minutes and seems like it would be perfect to capture those cute “coos” and first smiles.
Aside from baby shower gift ideas, I’m also in need of a “grandma” name. Won’t you please answer the poll in the sidebar? I want something a bit off the beaten path.. I’m a young grandma (will be 39 this year)… so I’m staying away from the granny names. ;)
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I have bought one of those FLIP cameras and they are great! It takes no time or effort, with just a push of the button you can start recording video! Also, if you’re thinking about documenting all those special moments on paper, before and after the pregnancy, including photos, I highly recommend the baby book from http://www.bigdaybooks.com I recently ordered my second one! They’re super handy and really easy to edit, and it’s all done online. Make sure you order some extra paper if you have a lot of pictures you want to include in the book. I know I did! Thanks for sharing, Judi, and I voted for your new granny name! :)
Wow! Congrats to your daughter, and to you, Future Grandmom!! :D
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