Stroller Found...I Think...

Ever since we found out we were having twins, I have been searching for the perfect stroller. By now I understand that the perfect stroller for twins (that doesn't cost $1,000!!) doesn't exist. BUT, I think I have finally found the next best thing. The Kolcraft Contours Options stroller is a double tandem stroller that allows for the seats to both face backward, to the front or facing each other. The BIG plus is that with the help of one $30 attachment, you can put two car seats in it...and it's kind of cute too! Did I mention it retails at Babies R Us for $219???

I haven't been able to test it or see it in person, but I have read all of the reviews. Sounds like the cons are that it is heavy (are there any double tandems that are light?) and folding it is a bit of a pain. Sounds like it also takes up a lot of room in most car trunks. But, all the twin reviews say it's worth it. So, I'm willing to give it a try since it's a stroller that can work from newborn to the toddler stage. You can order this stroller from a number of stores including Babies R Us, Target and Wal-mart.

Anyone know of parents using this stroller?

Pottery Barn Kids Blankets

We took our first stab at registering over the weekend and one of our stops was Pottery Barn Kids. We haven't registered there yet, but just stopped to check out a few things. While I was there, I spotted these adorable blankets right away.

Muslin Swaddles

I've seen these a few different places and hear they are really good because of there extra large size. These swaddles from Aden + Anis are 47 in x 47 in and are made from muslin. They have several cute designs and also make washcloths and bath towels from muslin. They are a bit pricey and since I've never used them, I'm not sure it's a must have, but thought I would post about it.

My sister-in-law also told me about the Miracle Swaddle that she has and loves. That one she said, is totally worth the money.

Fabric Ideas

Now that we know the twins are a boy and a girl, I am busy trying to figure out how we are going to decorate the nursery. I'm on the hunt for some color combo and fabric pattern ideas. This Etsy Fabric Shoppe has a ton of fabrics. It's great to get ideas on color combos and even how to put different patterns together...I always have a hard time with that. Lots of good inspiration here.

Baby Legs

My friend Beth who has a beautiful little girl, Kylie, posted a comment about Baby Legs and I think it's such a great idea. Baby leggings! The pics on the site are adorable and just make me giggle. I can't beleive how many different kinds of leggings they have. They are available at a ton of locations on chicago including Bullfrogs & Butterflies, Shorty's, Grow and Stinky Pants.

Can You Guess What Baby A and Baby B Are???

Duke and I were THRILLED today to find out we are going to have a baby boy and a baby girl!!! Today's appointment was so exciting and we couldn't be happier that we are having one of each. We found out that Baby A was a boy first and then had to wait about 20 minutes before the ultra sound technician got to Baby B. She told us Baby B was a girl and I had to ask if she was absolutely sure. 99.9% sure was the answer I got. We got a lot of great pics of the babies and they were moving around like crazy. Our little girl was doing some major dance moves in there and it took them a long time to get all of her measurements. Our little boy was very well behaved. I am 20 weeks and feeling great and now that we know what the babies are, we have lots of planning to do!! We'll keep you updated on the babies over the next few months.

Baby Calendar

I have heard from several new moms how helpful it is to have a little calendar to keep track of eating times, sleeping times, diaper changes etc. for newborns. I just saw this cute baby log on Posh Little blog. It's called the La La Log. I checked out the site Rosiebear.com and they have a bunch of great designs...even some for twins!

P.S. I'm very very excited for tomorrow because we have an ultrasound to find out the sex of the babies!!