Mountains of baby stuff (18 Weeks)

So after weeks of being in denial and putting off the inevitable we started to buy some baby stuff. We've found some great deals on craigslist and have now bought 2 cribs, a double stroller, a Snap N Go double stroller, and a couple of car seats. At this point, Rebecca has vetoed the triple stroller because she thinks it's a monstrosity and I tend to agree. Besides, we couldn't even fit it into either of our cars right now! We drove to Freemont/Newark yesterday to buy the 2 cribs from a couple who has 3 year old twin girls. We brought the Jetter because it has the fold down seats and maximum trunk capacity. After strapping the largest items to the roof and stuffing the mattresses in the trunk and back seat, the car was completely at capacity. Our plan to stop by Ikea to look at a bookshelf on the way home was upended on the reality that we couldn't get anything else inside the car. The fascinating part of it all was this was only gear for two babies! Considering this, minivan purchase has been moved up to early June.

After we got home and unloaded all the stuff into our "spare" bedroom (soon to be the nursery that right now looks like a tornado has hit it). Its official! Our house has been taken over by baby stuff! It's a little terrifying, especially for Rebecca, who thinks everything should have a place and clutter and disorganization are not an option!

The couple in Freemont found out that we had three kiddies coming and they both immediately asked, "Do you have help?" To which we immediately answered, yes, in more ways than we imagined. We are already incredibly thankful for our friends & family praying, helping and giving us stuff. Jennifer sent us a huge box of blankets and clothes. Susan has dropped off a meal almost every week for the last two months that has some kind of Italian sausage cheesy pasta or potato mixture with each one tasting more incredible than the last. Cards from Marge, Holly, and countless emails of support. I can't imagine doing this alone and we are thankful for the near constant reminders that we are not doing this alone.

Our big 18 week ultrasound is this Wednesday. They said to plan on it taking up to 3 hours! One hour per baby! They are going to check all the internal organs and make sure that everything is developing properly for each baby. This is also the ultrasound that they may be able to determine the sexes, depending on how cooperative or shy the babies are. We'll keep you posted! :)