First the best news: Not only are we expecting, but so is Brett's cousin! She's exactly a month behind us & we couldn't be more excited! 2010 is going to be an incredible year for babies. We have quite a few friends who have shared their news that they're expecting - all at different stages - and I have to admit that it's really nice to be among that number.
The other enormousness: we bought the cribs today. It was a process and a half. We went to look at them a few weeks ago. That original trip was daunting. There are so many choices. So many features to look at and consider. We are very glad that we have a couple of great books that helped us pare down the choices. We finally narrowed it down to three cribs that we loved. We also knew that we wanted to support a quasi-little-guy. We ended up out at Baby's Room Norcross where the owner (who's a twin himself) helped us make sure that we made the best decision. He talked with us ever so patiently and reviewed our options on the three cribs we liked. Then, feeling very good about ourselves, we made the decision. Click here to see the cribs we chose. We also went ahead and ordered the glider (with the lock & nursing ramp). I can't wait for that to come in. A friend told me that once we get it, I'll never get out of it. I believe it!
We left Baby's Room feeling a wonderful mixture of feelings. We're elated that we have made it far enough in pregnancy to purchase cribs. We're beside ourself with JOY that we had to get TWO cribs. We're overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude & fear & excitement & trepidation. But now, we have places for them to sleep.
Next up: Strollers and Car Seats!
Go Team Beaker!
Love the crib pics! Great color, and the shape is the same as our style...I love that high back. It supposedly can become the headboard of a bed one day.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best!!!
Unsolicited advice #42 in the series - research carseats like crazy. Bean and Beanette will be some mobile kiddos and you will want something safe (first priority) and easy to transfer from car to car (for when a non car seat owning relative wants to cart said Beans around, too. Contact your local fire station - they conduct inspections and can help with installation in some cases if they're running a car seat safety campaign.
ReplyDeleteAlso - a good friend of mine said to look up the Mothers of Twins group in your area. She said that organization was amazing when she had her girls - lots of good advice and suggestions We singular kid moms are apparently of no help to you over achieving multiple moms! :)