baby gear 101

All I can say is that the mommy network is amazing. I believe we have been given, handed-me-around, or loaned everything we could possibly need for this baby. It started with the 3 huge boxes we were sent from my cousin, baby bassinet, bouncy jumper swing, regular swing, bath tub gear, body wedges, co-sleeper, and clothes and more....
and then the mother's and my dear friends began lining up what could be passed on and temporarily handed over to fill in the gaps of what we need. At this point we have spent no money and we have a co-sleeper for the beginning and a crib for later, a car seat with stroller, baby carrying slings of various styles and mechanics, a good supply of cloth diapers, an electric and manual breast pump, a changing pad, a bath tub, 2 actually, a diaper bag, toys, an electric swing, moving chair/bassinet thing, "boppy", a play yard, clothes for the first 9 months.... and then there's everything we've been given... diapers, bottles, onesies, more clothes, toys, baby food processor (cool), first aid kit, diaper changing gear, memory book, 2 glider chairs (one for Andrew and one for me!)

I am feeling so incredibly fortuneate that the material needs are here and we will be able to enjoy this new baby without the worries of how are we going to afford this baby!

I am a new member of this group, but what an honor! I feel especially supported and privledged. And I imagine the gratitude here is just beginning. I'm already looking forward to how I will be a contributing member! How to expand this momasphere to reach more mommas.