Thoughts from a Thursday

Pregnancy Ramblings

-Another week has gone by and we’re still date-nighting and nesting. This past week, we had kombucha at Remedy and then a nice, long dinner at favorite HG Supply.

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-I’ve never felt more organized and efficient at work. I’m keeping my inbox to the bare minimum and I reply with lightning speed every time something comes up. I worry about going into labor with unfinished business, and I don’t want to have to think about a thing during maternity leave. It feels like it might be temping to check and respond to emails though?

-I’ve been eyeing a new set of sheets because I have a Pottery Barn gift card. The kind I think I love are Egyptian cotton but they are sooo $$ though. Any recommendations for resonably priced Eqyptian cotton?

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-Matt bought me a 3.8% mango session ale (the lowest ABV craft beer we could find) to enjoy postpartum. I was such a wine-o all last year so I’m surprised all I want is an ice cold beer. And a margarita with ceviche. PS, this song makes me want alcohol! PPS, is there a volume limit for music in hospital rooms?

-Someone gave me one of those coupons to try Blue Apron for free. I love the recipes and switching things up, but it sure seems like a lot of work in comparison to most of my go-to recipes. How does HelloFresh compare?

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  • Colleen
    September 22, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    I’ve taken a break from Blue Apron and switched to Hello Fresh. It’s definitely less prep work, but I don’t think the recipes are as innovative. Most of what I’ve made (granted I’ve only gotten two orders) are recipes I could have cobbled together on my own. That being said, if you just like the convenience of not thinking about recipes and getting it delivered to your door, they’re all good recipes, and much easier prep than Blue Apron. I have free meals to give away if you’re interested.

    • Laura
      September 25, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      That’s great to know – I’ve heard they aren’t as creative but figured it might be a good option with a newborn. I’d love to try it if you don’t mind sharing a free meal coupon!

    • Laura
      September 28, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks for sending! I’m signed up for my first box at the end of October!

  • Melissa
    September 28, 2016 at 10:57 am

    So excited for you and Matt. She could be here any day now.

    • Laura
      September 28, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks!

  • Heather
    September 28, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    When you’re out of the first month and ready to cook again, try Chef’d, it’s the best service we’ve found. There’s no subscription or recurring charges. You choose any meal you want and simply order it. Tons of options/variety and lots of creative recipes. We’ve loved it! I can send you a discount coupon if you want some $$ off your first order. Congrats to you guys!

  • Anne
    September 29, 2016 at 7:10 am

    Low alcool beer are the best while bf, at first, the baby wants to eat every 1-2 hours and sometimes 2 times in a row, so it’s difficult to “calculate” what we can drink… Now, after 3 months, I can drink 2 glasses of wine because I know I have 3 hours after a feeding. Cheers 🙂

  • Kath
    October 3, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    I love that song too!