Makena Anne: The Big Debate

Sunday, June 15, 2008

The Big Debate

So, now that Noa is finally home, and I am 35 weeks pregnant, we are realizing that we are way behind in the "nesting" and getting ready for BA2's impending arrival. Those of you that know Noa and I know that we have completely OPPOSITE tastes in just about everything, which makes decisions quite difficult. So things like baby room decor, furniture, NAMES are just impossible for us to agree upon. We end up (eventually) finding some middle ground and compromising.

So, the big debate of the last couple of months is whether or not to buy a crib for BA2, or just force Nanea out of hers and move her to a "big girl bed." Is she old enough? Probably. Is she psychologically ready for it? I don't think so. She is not climbing out, she likes being in there, and when asked if she wants a big girl bed, replies, "no, I want MY bed." We attempted to transition her by taking the railing off the crib (it converts to a toddler bed, then to a full size) and she did great for a couple of days, then realized she didn't actually have to stay in there so after turning on every single light between her room and mine, would end up in bed with me. Noa was on his marathon work trips, so didn't get to enjoy this. Her sleeping with me wasn't terrible in and of itself, but after a few days, this morphed into her coming into my room and then staying up for 3-4 hours, talking, demanding milk, and going back and forth between "mommy's bed and my bed," each time announcing it of course.

Everything I've read, and that people have told me, is to NOT make major changes in your child's life when another one is coming. So, my inclination is to buy another convertible crib and leave Nanea alone. Noa is fighting for the big girl bed AND to move her to the new room since it is slightly bigger and he feels she should have the bigger room. While I understand this in theory, we are way too late in the game at this point. I think I'm going to just have to put my foot down on this one.

On a happy note, we have started to make some progress clearing out the guest room to prep it for BA2 (or Nanea if Noa wins the battle). Here is the closet organizer Noa installed today. And, if you look closely, you will see that he also painted the room a really nice soft shade of pink.

Now if we can just get a crib in time...

alohab @ 10:19 PM
4 comments

Comments:

Great job Noa! The organizer looks great and I just love the color. Aloha, we hope you get the crib, let us know when we can help! We are so excited for our new niece to arrive.
Luv, Sonia & Liko

# posted by

Anonymous : June 19, 2008 at 9:48 AM

Nanea needs to be where she is most comfortable. Change at this stage is not a good idea. Her room is hers. It is her place. Let it be that way and let her decide if changing is okay. Our new baby won't mind changing if Nanea wants a change.
She needs to be comfortable about the new changes that are coming.

MOM

# posted by

Unknown : June 19, 2008 at 5:59 PM

not that it matters, but i vote to put the big girl in the big room & nest the little girl in the "nest." but i need to come over & move things myself, just let me know (lol).

hugs,
aohoku

# posted by

Anonymous : June 19, 2008 at 8:41 PM

i love the pink! and great job with the closet organizer!! you guys have been busy!!!

# posted by

maikib : June 22, 2008 at 12:09 AM