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@starlitsky: there's no temp on our monitor, i haven't missed it. Room temp wasn't something we really worried about, as long as everyone seemed comfortable and happy, our thermostat was always set around 68 anyways...
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@brownepiano: thanks for the advice, esp about not getting cheap stuff! And yes, I think I will borrow wraps to try them out before I buy.
@pastemoo: I'm planning to cosleep at first too, then transition to crib after a few months. we'll see how it goes hehe.
@catomd00: thanks for your input! I think I'm going to leave the Samsung on our registry. we live in a 2-bedroom apt and I can just check the thermostat for the room temp.
Now I'm trying to decide whether to go with gray or black for our car seat and stroller. I like the look of black better but will it get too hot in the summer?
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@Mrs. Pink: Pic of your squish stash?
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@starlitsky: I vote gray! Everyone has black gray will be a little easier to spot in a crowd! I love that I have a yellow stroller when we go to festivals and the farmers market! So easy to find each other when we get seperated!
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So we have some nice khaki colored curtains we want to re-use in the nursery. I have heard from friends that black out curtains are a must (even from my friends who don't fall prey to most of the "musts" that the retail industry says we need...) So we are on the fence right now between buying a black out liner that would hang on the rod with the khaki curtains or attach to the back of the curtains with clips V.S. pull down vinyl shades like these from Home Depot: http://tinyurl.com/zz8k5cs
What do you guys think?
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@meadow: I've never found even the heaviest of shades to be enough. I made black out curtains for DS and we put them over his wooden blinds and they make a huge difference. I don't know how much the liners cost but you can also buy blackout liner material at a fabric shop and cut it to the right size. It doesn't really seem to fray.
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@meadow: Huh. I've never had blackout shades. Is this more for you or for baby?
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@pastemoo: For baby - so that naptime is dark in the room.
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@brownepiano: Thanks for that advice!!
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@meadow: Interesting. I had his crib in the living room when he napped and we never even thought about the light! He napped pretty averagely.
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@catomd00: thanks! I'm leaning towards grey! hehe. yellow sounds like a bright sunny color.
@meadow: eek blackout curtains?! yet another thing I don't have haha!
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This is very funny to me....I read about them and was like PSH that's for snotty parents. I am a very practical person I feel and this whole twins thing and needing double of so many things has made me more conscious of being practical. So I went to my BFF who I think is similarly down to earth and said something like "black out curtains aren't something we actually need, right?" and she through it right back at me and said that they were really helpful with both of her kids.
So now maybe its not a big deal
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Our nursery doesn't ever get direct sun so I'm not worried for in there and the first three months the little guy will be in our bedroom and we have some in there because my hubby works graveyards regularly.
And I got three diapers today! Only 20 more to go!
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@RKitty: oh my gosh --- so cute!!!!
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Gap has a 40% code with no exclusions that expires tonight: HAPPY
I used it to buy some Gap exclusive aden + anais stuff (burpy bibs, muslin swaddle, and dream blanket)!
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@Mrs. Pink: (and others who baby wear....) What kind of wrap do you think this is:
I know 0% about baby wearing but judging by how many times our babies have been caught with their heads together on ultrasounds, I have this feeling that they are going to want to remain close after their born. I have my Twingo for when they are bigger.....but thinking I might want to do something like this when they are itty bitty....
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Anyone want a BBB coupon for a $500 furniture purchase (I'm thinking maybe those of you buying a new crib?)?
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@RKitty: So cute!!
sales on target! got 70$ off my carseat (including registry completion discount)
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my diaper stash.
Top row= newborn
left= brand new! right= left from my son
Bottom row= one size (all from my son, both pics)ETA j/k bottom row left = one size, bottom row right= gdiaper "smalls" which fit for a few weeks. the mediums are the ones that lasted us through potty training and there are 10 or so of those in a closet or somewhere.
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@meadow: I borrowed one of these from a friend, it was cute! It was the hybrid one--halfway between stretchy and woven. Perfect for small babies. I don't know if that one is the hybrid or the woven one.
Find BWI in your area and attend an event. They are so great and will teach you--and they may have a lending library so you can try things before you go shopping! -
@pastemoo: I'm up to about 12 diapers I think. Different brands and types. A few used too. I've been spreading out the purchases and we're not planning to do newborn cloth diapers as this kid is probably going to be on the large size and I don't want to spend money on diapers we probably won't use. I do have a couple so we can try them out atleast.
But where did you get that koi diaper (top right) I really love it and want one!
@meadow: I was able to go to one of my local babywearing meetings and found the local fb group. They all were really nice and they had a TON of carriers for check out. So I second contacting your local branch.
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@meadow: just catching up on this thread. Black out curtains are 1000000% a must for my kid!!!
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@pastemoo: That's an awesome deal at target!!
Your diaper stash looks so cute
Thanks for the advice on the wrap...our local BWI is over an hour away and I can't see myself getting involved with that big of a drive
@RKitty: @Mrs. Champagne: thx!
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@pastemoo: so cute I looooove cloth diapers! I could never commit to using them, and it's probably best because I'd buy all of them!
Is shopping a form of nesting because I seriously cannot stop buying random stuff! DH is getting so mad every time he comes home there's 2-3 boxes on our doorstep! Ooooops!
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@catomd00: LOL same here! I was wondering the same thing, I don't feel like organizing/cleaning too much, but buying all the things? YES!
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@meadow: If you typed something after my name it didn't show up
That's to bad about your BWI group. I was really surprised to see I had a local one, I've only made it to one meeting as they are always week day mornings. I was really surprised at the large crowd we had!
@catomd00: I haven't gone on a buying spree yet but I'm suddenly much more aware of the baby sections when I',m out shopping... But I managed to not buy anything because of the amount of stuff people are giving us! It's insane and I hate missing out on deals but I rather do that then end up with a ton of the same things.
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@RKitty: I didn't buy a lot with my first because of everything we got from anyone else. But, I was happy to have another girl so I didn't have to buy much, but now I can't stop It's so fun!
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Moms of 2 already, and #2 on the way - double stroller?? I can't decide!! Also been looking at the ones with a board for toddler ride on back a lot too. I also can't decide if we should buy a double stroller for running, or if I will want that to be "me" time.... Decisions decisions!
I don't keep up with this thread so sorry if it's already been hashed out
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@runnerd: we are waiting to see if we need one. DD is a new 2 but has never loved the stroller. I can see her wanting in though just because someone else is in it! For now, I'm going to just plan on wearing baby if DD wants to ride. I debated a kick board, but I think a full on double will be better for DD and our needs if she decides she wants to love the stroller! I really want the snap duo, but the practical side of me says I need to get something cheaper because we don't use our stroller tons.
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@catomd00: @runnerd: we're also waiting. DD has recently been fighting the stroller. I'll wear #2 until we decide. I'm probably going to go with the snap duo too. Have you seen it in person? I love what I've read but would like to see it in person.
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@futuremama: no I haven't yet and nowhere around my carries it. But, it's super light which is #1 most important to me lol, so I'll take my chances based off reviews if it comes to that. I haven't been impressed with any of the double options anyways, so it can't be any worse!
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@runnerd: we Got a double. We walk a lot to the beach and stuff! We picked the city mini GT double. So far ds loves riding in it solo! Haha
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@catomd00: totally agree. It seems to have most of the features of the other popular ones, but it's so much lighter. Makes it a winner to me! Even though I don't want to spend the money, I'm really hoping DD #1 gets over this anti-stroller phase.
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@runnerd: I couldn't decide either but ultimately I found a used double jogging stroller at a really good price. DS 1 is really hit or miss with the stroller but I thought he would want to ride if the baby is riding. We're hoping to use it in the fall (because it's not a snap in) and next spring.
I plan on doing more baby wearing this time, but last time I kind of hated it so that's what made me decide to just get a double stroller to have options.
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@futuremama: I know I'm so envious about kids who love the stroller! Would make my life so much easier! The only way i can get her to sit in it for more than 20 minutes is give her the iPad.
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@RKitty: Abby 's lane, of all the diapers I own, that is the only exclusive. I don't know if there are any more!@meadow: bummer it is so far! Might be worth a one time drive, or just buy and then sell what you don't like on tbw or the Facebook swap (or here, but might be slower?)
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@pastemoo: I looked into it and yah it was an exclusive in Nov. 2015. I guess no go for me
Thank you though!
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Thanks for input on strollers! I guess that's what I'll do - wait. It's something I can always have in 2 days via Amazon
LO #1 goes through phases where he is good in strollers and then refusing it!
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@brownepiano: I hope I can babywear more this time too! LO #1 was anti-babywearing, but I didn't have a great wrap/carrier either. Hoping to find an used Ergo this time.
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Our Motorola color monitor broke, so we need to buy a new one for #2. Does anyone have some good suggestions? It might be nice to find a model that is combatible with our iPhones. Thanks!
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