week 24

the first photo with snow in it! nothing has really changed this week, although there have been a few days that end with a backache, but nothing to severe. we go in for our 24 week check up on thursday. the checkups with the midwives are great. i weigh myself, they measure me, we hear the heartbeat and we go over any questions i might have. they have only drawn blood once, and taken a urine sample once, and i've only had one sonogram. really basic, but reassuring.

baby things. between the two of us, we have determined that a lot of it looks like things that aren't really needed. is this true? obviously we will be getting the basics, crib, car seat, clothes, bottles, breast bump, etc. but are there things that may not look obvious but are essentials? for instance, a bobby pillow? help me out here...