Amanamongmommies

Well with the due date quickly approaching and the doctor doubting the baby will wait until the due date we had a few final things to take care of. There were some items we did not have and to be honest were unsure we wanted until recently. (Multiple trips later!)

• Infant Carrier – We have a ton of car seats and were not sure if we even wanted a carrier. Well after further review we decided to get a carrier, but it had to clip onto a stroller since I have a bum elbow and the wife has issues trying to carry one. After reviewing different options we decided on a specific brand and model. I got the seat and stroller from Target early this morning.
• Stroller – We have a few, but we wanted one that could do two things. Be a tandem for our 3 year old and clip on the carrier. We found the set and I was able to get the stroller at more then $30.00 off this morning.
• Additional Carrier Base – We needed a second base, but that was not available at target. So on a trip out we were able to get it at Babies R Us…
• Swing – We had planned to borrow one, but it was a little big and we were having issues actually borrowing it. So while we were out we picked up our choice at Babies R Us and it is very low profile and even folds.
• Bouncer – Another item to be borrowed, but the same issue of actually getting it. So we picked one up.

We have found that with #3 coming many of the convenience items we decided against for the other boys are becoming more of a necessity with three. I also found the one item that hand been alluding us for some time. The door frame jumper was located in the garage attic. Now everything is falling into place.

With our third coming and all the problems we have had in the past I am beginning to feel the pull of the stress. It is so exciting and I can not wait to met my third son, but at the same time the final few weeks are going to make me go made. Until baby and mom are alright I will be a worried husband and father while trying to keep that stress away from the wife…

The 5

1. Pimp the Babies Ride – It has been a while since I was in a baby store and WOW!!! some of the stuff is unreal. I saw a car seat that looked more comfortable then a recliner!! Granted it cost about as much as a small car.
2. The Final Swap Cycle – With this being our last as he grows out of stuff we will be finding new homes for all the clothes and toys. IT won’t be long before all the baby bins are helping someone else. We will probably keep a couple items, but for the most part the majority will be moving on.
3. Trips Will Change – I thought we took a ton with us with the just four of us, mix in number 5 and even my van will seem a bit tight.
4. Timing – It will be interesting to deal with the logistics of number 3’s arrival. When number 1 came we could drop everything no problem. with number 2 we had to find a sitter, but nothing much else. With number 3 we will have school, preschool and even a few other activities to be balanced by friends and relatives if the baby comes at an odd time. The joys of parenthood…
5. Couched Again – I have spent more time on the couch sleeping and I have not been in trouble with the wife. With a pregnant wife ready to pop and a 3 year old having sleep issues and taking my spot the family room couch has become my bed. Too many times, but I guess it beats getting kicked by the wife and 3year old while fighting for a small sliver of the bed.

Daily Observation: People with kids are more tolerant in stores with other people with kids… I guess they get it…