Putting Baby in the Corner

Given that it's Winter and we're living in a non insulated home... and first time parents... we've decided the best place for Lenny to be when he arrives is in our room.

This way we can heat the one room, keep an anxious eye on him to check that "yes he is still breathing" and reach out with my tired arm to gently rock his bassinette in the hope he will fall back to sleep...

We set up his little bassinette in the corner next to my side of the bed, in between the wall and dresser. I really felt like I'd just shoved the bed there in the corner, and it looked a little bit sad and lonely, so I decided I'd make it a little more personalised. So here it is.

I lie in bed looking at Lenny's corner, trying to imagine him sleeping in there. It's all a little bit surreal, but does give me warm fuzzies. It's funny making a bed for someone you've never met, yet you want it to be cosiest, snuggliest little bed you've ever made.

I purchased the bassinette and the rocking stand online with a nice wool filled mattress. He has some yummy soft flannelette sheets, a little muslin wrap for 'spills' and a beautiful cotton blanket given to me by some very special people.

His little friends, from left to right include; Mr Ted. This was Mr D's when he was a baby so is very special. Then there's Tortie (or Yurtle) made by my Nana, featuring a removable shell sweater, and finally there's Squeak, made by my Mum. Squeak is more feminine than the others and is sensitive about her moustache, but I think Lenny will like having her around.

Can't wait to put a little baby in there!
Photos to come of his own little boys room... and some DIY projects I've done whilst on maternity leave fighting boredom.

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