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@Mae: I have been randomly sneezing a lot too.
And.. your corgi is so dedicated to you!! It is hilarious that he pops up in every photo. Mine is a daddy's dog. She loves me and all... but not like she loves him!

Ohmygoodness. All your bumps look so cute!! Mine is showing up too, and I can't blame it all on pizza or gas. Sometimes I still rub my belly when I see people questioning if I am preggos or just fat

This is the picture I posted on Saturday at exactly 20 weeks, with the caption: Oh! We're halfway there! Oh-oh! Living on a prayer.

Even though I am still on vacay, I decided to do a little 'work' today and work on our registry. Two of my girlfriends are already in planning mode for my shower. We picked March 9th for the date. I had my DH research all the 'big items'- stroller, monitor etc. He got really into it. LOL! I picked the smaller, cute stuff. Way more fun. We have 70 things on the list. Is that crazy? I have 65 people on my invitation list. Is that crazy too? (girlfriends, family members, lots of friends from college and living overseas). Most won't come, since they live elsewhere, but i figured to do it as a courtesy.

Merry Christmas May moms! I can't believe it is nearly 2014 and May will be here before we know it!

@glitter- we are in the Bahamas. Two more days here and then back to reality.

@Mae- the way you described your to-do list just made me chuckle. Read a bunch of books on how to like, get this kid out of me and keep her alive. LOL! Seriously, I feel the same way. We were able to do lots of reading while on vacay (both of us are total Type A's). My favorite books have been Baby 411 (Good, unbiased, science based information), and the Dr. Sears book. (Even though DH and I have decided we are not going all the way attachment parenting styles- but there was lots of helpful information)

@Glitter- i am glad you are feeling better right before the babymoon. Sleep in LOTS.

So, DH decided to review all the registry stuff we had for 'safety issues'. LOL! This is what happens when you have lots of time on your hands 'babymooning'. Good thing he did. We were so surprised to find out certain things that we thought were pretty standard have had some kind of safety recall or recommendation. The ones that surprised me the most were - amber necklaces, teething tablets and JUMPERS/Walkers. Apparently Canada banned jumpers and walkers. Can you confirm this Canadians? WILD!

@mae- I just clicked on the book and it looks HILARIOUS!!!! I am going to see if I can get it from the library. Funny always makes for a nice break.

@mae- I have not read that much about the actual birthing. My friend gave me the Ina May book because she said I needed to hear some positive birthing stories and see some positive birthing images. I think by page 5 I was like- Oh lordy!!! She gave it to me in the first few weeks where I was FREAKED OUT about a baby coming out my hoohah. (Who am I kidding, I still am- now I just don't think about it).

My Ob gave us two pregnancy books. Expecting 411 and A girlfriend's guide to pregnancy. He then asked us to promise not to read anything else pregnancy related, and read more about after baby comes. He said- a lot of the other books might freak me out. So I have not put that much reading into the preggos and birthing side. DH and I are also torn about taking classes like Bradley or Hypnobirthing. They seem super long. Are any of you taking them? We are tempted to just do the day long orientation at the hospital.

@glitter and @mae- pregnancy dreams are soooo soooo strange. Mine involve people who I have not seen or thought of in years. Like the girls who tormented me in elementary school etc. I can only remember who was there, but I cannot remember the details.

@glitter- does your SIL have kids? Did you see her during the holidays? Maybe ask her a 'baby-related' question to prompt her. Is that too pushy?

@glitter- yes. I went to all girls catholic school. The worst mean girls ever. But, its OK... last year at my reunion I was very, very smug

About SIL- yikes! I can see how it can be a sore topic. I would create a registry anyways- even if it is not for a baby shower. I am certain some people (work colleagues, out of town relatives) might ask you where you are registered so that they can send a gift- even if they are not local.

The one thing I am bummed about right now is knowing my sister will not be planning or likely attending my shower. Things are a little rocky between us because frankly she is self-involved and this is the one time I needed it not to be about her. Arrrgggghhh- makes me really sad, but I also appreciate my friends who are more sisterly than she is.

@glitter. LOL! You might not have showers in Trinidad, but you have great beach time and REALLY GOOD FOOD!!! Is baby stuff expensive in Trinidad?

@glitter. I have not been to Trinidad. I have a number of friends from there including my adopted family when I was in College, so I are lots of trini food. I am planning a trip at some point since one of my friends is opening a resort in Tobago.

Because of having really good trini food, I was bummed in Barbados and Bahamas because I thought I would have really good carib food. Goes to show- all islands are very different.

Smart move doing the maternity baby business. Now that baby is on the way, I think it would so fun owning a baby store. LOL!

@Glitter: I went to St. Lucia on our honeymoon. It was beautiful!

No reading books for me! I think I read some with my 1st pregnancy, but none this time. Poor second kid is already getting ignored!

@Coopersmama: what jumpers are no good recall-wise? We used "the" jolly jumper, I can't imagine it has anything out on it for recall? Loved it, one of our fave baby gear items.

Walkers have been banned for ages, too many idiots let their kids go over/down the stairs in them. But like push walkers (walking aids) are good? We have one anyway, definitely get used if you want tho too, like we got one for $5 2nd hand, baby gear adds up!

Also banned here, or were, rock n plays! I heard about them on here, and a lot of my Oct 2012 Momma's loved them, but I never knew what they were! My SIL has one for my nephew that they were given, it was snuck across the border (lol) but it seemed amazing!

I am home from ILs across country, I have read everyone's posts, but will respond tomorrow, just had to reply to the Canadian mention Dog show tomorrow, not back to work til Thursday. DD is teething, sick, plus all the travel, we're struggling. I was sick early in the trip, incl 4 vomits the morning of our 7am flight! We some how got away in the thick of the crazy ice storm here! Anyway, glad to be back in my own bed.

Missed my 20w pic, oops. My enemy joined me again a few nights ago, why so soon? Heartburn. Shoot me. This kid is going to be a hairy mammoth if it's starting this early. Not much exciting preg wise, but am officially out, even Facebook public now, and letting the belly out is awesome!

We had my parents over for lobster tonight (flew back with Atlatic lobster!) to thank them for watching our dog, and I laid on the livingroom rug on my back tonight and they could all see my belly moving. Baby was moving like crazy, was pretty awesome for them to see!

Bedtime, hope all is well ladies!

Hi everyone! We had our follow up anatomy scan today as well as my 20 week appt. Our little one decided to cooperate a bit better today and it looks like we are having a little GIRL!!! Everyone thought we were having a boy, lol. We were so excited to find out that we also started the registry process at Babies R Us today! So many choices!!!

@caity713: congrats on your little girl! Do you have any name ideas for her?

@Mrs Hazelnut: We did Target and Babies R Us registries last night and tonight - completely online! I had already checked out the brands we wanted for a few things so I felt like online was ok. Hope I don't regret that... My MIL's family is planning my first shower for 2/15 so she was anxious for us to get a registry together.

We've also made huge strides on our nursery! Last week when we were in Chicago for Christmas we ordered cribs from Pottery Barn. On Saturday we put together shelving units for the closet and ordered our dresser/changing table. I know it's still early, but my husband is in major nesting mode! I think with the uncertainty of twins, he just wants to get everything done as soon as possible.

I am getting emotional about ringing in 2014. I can't believe this is the year I am going to become a mommy! Anyone else feeling like this?

Here's a pic of our new closet setup (looking a bit empty - we might add another set of shelves!)

@caity713: I think we are going to check out the ones at IKEA? I've read they are pretty good for the cost. Other than that, I don't know anything about them!

@Apex: What are you thinking for a double stroller ? We are going to start with the Double Snap N Go then move on to the Bumbleride Indie Twin, I think.