Here is a list of things I am pondering in regards to the arrival of NLS (new little sister) in October. I’ll be honest, some of them are weighing heavily on me because I have simply no idea what to do. So I’m going to write them down here to get them out of my head and to ask for any feedback or ideas you might have.<\/p>\n
1. The car issue. The issue is that we need to fit 3 carseats (2 convertible, 1 infant) into some vehicle. Our Toyota…not an option. Our Jeep…possibly an option with smaller convertible seats. Pros to the Jeep: no car payments, decent cargo room. Cons to the Jeep: awkward maneuvering to get all kids in\/out, probably will need to buy new seats for the twins. Pros to buying a new vehicle: more seats, potentially easier maneuvering. Cons: cost, potential for loss of cargo space. <\/p>\n
2. The stroller issue. I have to move 3 kids at once, none of whom will be able to walk unattended yet. And I have no idea what to do about that. Just no idea. Do I stick with my double umbrella and just carry NLS somehow? Do I buy a triple stroller? Do I attach the twins to a single stroller (which we’d also have to buy) with those leash-things I see people use? See…no idea.<\/p>\n
3. The crib issue. So this week’s recalls finally include our two cribs. I knew that was coming, though our cribs have had no issues. So now I have to decide what to do with two cribs that, by December, I probably won’t be able to sell to anyone. Do I just get the “repair kit” and keep using the cribs until the twins are done with them (however long that will be)? Do I move them to toddler beds and get rid of the recalled cribs? Do I move them to toddler beds and use one of the “repaired” cribs for NLS? Do I buy a new crib for NLS and let the twins continue as they are? Do I just pitch the two recalled cribs and buy three new cribs, two of which may be used for only months more? <\/p>\n
4. The room issue. The issue is that I have no idea how to rearrange my house to accommodate another child. Do I make the guest room into the twins’ room so that NLS have the nursery and just do without any guest space? Do I leave the guest bed but set up half the room as a nursery for NLS and let the twins stay in the room they have now? If I get rid of guest bed, where to I sleep mothers who come to help with NLS arrives (typically our only real guests)? Do I put all three kids in the same room and make the current nursery into a guest room? And whatever I decide, how do I fit in another crib and dresser (which also needs to be found\/bought) into either room (which are both currently maxed out in terms of space\/furniture)? <\/p>\n
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So those are the top 4 issues frustrating me these days. I realize that we have 3 months or so to decide, but for some reason, not having any sort of good plans is stressing me out a bit. And reading all the crib recall notice stuff tonight just added to my annoyance and sense of being behind. So, feel free to offer opinions, advice, “here’s what we did” sort of responses, or just reminders not to get my panties in a wad about things that will take care of themselves eventually. Any\/all of your responses will be helpful, I’m sure. And thanks for letting me vent…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here is a list of things I am pondering in regards to the arrival of NLS (new little sister) in October. I’ll be honest, some of them are weighing heavily on me because I have simply no idea what to … Continue reading