Big Girl Bathies!!!

Tonight we tried giving the girls baths out if their baby tub and the had a blast! I used their bumbos since we don't have real bath seats yet, and even though the bumbos float a little, they work perfectly for now! We even played bumper bumbo boats! We had a blast and I must say I wanted to climb in and join the fun! I can't wait to have three little girls (or four, or three girls and their little brother) all covered in bubbles in the tub one day!!!!

Here are Madelynn (in purple) and Claire (in green).

All they want to do these days is eat their little duckies!

And then there's "The Bo"...as cute as ever...and boy does she love her baths! I drained the water and then got in the shower and she stayed in there with me and loved it. She's such a big girl!

And then we have three little nakey babies! It doesn't get better than this!



Sleep Issues and Book Reviews: The Happiest Baby on the Block and The 90-Minute Baby Sleep Program

This past week we have had some terrible, terrible nights in our house with no sleeping. Madelynn has been driving me crazy at night for some unknown reason and thus made me pull out every trick known-to-mom. I think we finally figured it out, or a combination of things that could have been the problem(s). More on her progress at the end of the post.

But since I was at my wits-end, I quickly read through two books I found at the library on sleep and sleep problems/issues/challenges:

The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer by Harvery Karp, MD

and

The 90-Minute Baby Sleep Program: Follow Your Child's Natural Sleep Rhythms For Better Nights and Naps by Polly Moore, Phd

These reviews are much shorter than my last review, but I just wasn't as convinced with these books on ideas for sleep.

I'll first start with The Happiest Baby on the Block, which is written by a pediatrician. I thought it was an ok read. It is a really great book if you have no clue how to parent or care for a newborn. If I had not had all the experience I had before my girls were born, I'm sure this book would have taught me a lot, but since it really focuses on newborns until 6 months, I didn't find much use in anything that I read to use now.

It focuses on The 5 S's...which are Swaddling, Side (or Stomach), Shhhhh-ing, Swinging and Sucking and how to combine all five to create a calm baby to sleep the longest possible. Most of this I did and some I still do, but like I said, if you are a first parent and have no idea what to do and want some advice, I think this is actually a pretty good and easy read too.

There were kind-of strange little facts in the books, like this one: History has recorded that Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Jesus were all swaddled as babies (pg.109). Really? How do you know that? Where is that listed? I'd like to know, because I'm not sure if Mary wrote down that Jesus was swaddled, but maybe??

The next book, The 90-Minute Baby Sleep Program was strange to me. I really didn't think there was much use to this book, and probably could have written a better book myself after only 6 months of trying different sleep solutions for my three. I didn't learn anything new, I guess, but not that it was not well written or anything like that. It did however, reiterate what I am doing, which that I was glad for. Such things as, putting the baby to bed early often leads to baby sleeping longer, following baby's natural sleep patterns, never letting a baby stay up more than 90 minutes when they are newborns, making sure baby is warm, making sure baby is getting enough napping during the day but not too much, how to get baby to sooth herself on her own, not picking her up when she cries at night and making a sleep plan and STICKING TO IT!

It also goes through a lot of "what if's" and common sleep problems that many parents face, which I did find good to read, especially since it focused on many of the issues I saw in Madelynn.

But after reading these two books and of course my favorite book of 12 Hours of Sleep by 12 Weeks Old,  I just decided to do a few different things in hopes to get Madelynn back on the same page as her sisters.

Our issues were: Waking every hour and flipping over onto her back and then playing/talking which then lead to screaming (not crying, but just more like "hey Mom come flip me back over on my tummy NOOOOWWW!!!!") and then continuing the process about 25 times throughout the night. Which then this lead to getting way over-tired and crying and crying and crying and then wanting to eat more frequently and so on.

We tried diaper changes (dirty? or diaper rash? or was something was pulling? or pinching?) changed jammies (was she uncomfortablee? or mad she didn't get another jammie she wanted that night?--LOL, or didn't want socks? or wanted socks?, didn't want any pants and just a onesies?), no blanket (too hot?), extra blankets (too cold?), gas drops (was her tummy hurting? or was she too full?), tylenol (anything to help calm her down and/or teething?), gave her her lovie, put her music on.... I rocked her, held her, calmed her, sang to her, fed her, walked around with her in the dark..ALLLL NIGHT LONG. She would fall asleep, just enough for me to go lay back down and then BOOM, back to crying. It was miserable. And then Natalee would wake up and then Claire and then back to Madelynn. I just laid on their floor most of the night when they weren't screaming, almost crying myself because of how tired I was. Oh, and during this whole time, I was the one sick with laryngitis and a bad cold. I couldn't stop coughing, which kept waking them up too, it was just miserable all around!

It's hard to just let her cry it out because I risk waking the other two girls up. I let her cry it out as much as I could but it's hard to do so with multiples and emotionally--or even a single baby for that fact! 

So after reading the books, talking with my mom and my MIL, things changed and sleep got better for her and in turn everyone else too: I went back to rice cereal at night for Madelynn and only gave her a little bit of veggies with it (I had been giving her oatmeal cereal with veggies but maybe it didn't sit well in her tummy as well as rice cereal). She slept well. We got out of the house for the day. She slept well. We made her stay awake from 4:30pm until 8:30pm, NO MATTER WHAT. She slept well. I gave her tylenol before bed. She slept well.

It also might have been that we had moved Claire into her own bed and then this all started up so maybe she was just getting used to being alone also. It probably was a combination of all things and just growing pains. I am sure it will be not the last time that we have to re-evaluate our sleeping patterns and such. But since these improvements, Madelynn has slept from 8:30pm until around 5am, when Claire and Natalee normally wake-up to eat a quick 3 ounces and back to bed it is until 8:30/9:00am. I can't complain on that! We are all much, much happier!!

Wordless Wednesday: We LOVE Baby Einstein!

Multiple Must-Haves

Here are a few things that I have found I cannot live without while raising triplets during the past FOUR months:

Boppys - My girls love their boppys! They used to sleep in them almost every night and love to lay on their tummies in them too! It's a great and safe place to put them down when I need a second...or two!

Swaddle Me/Kiddopotamus - These put my girls instantly to sleep. Best invention ever, and I actually thought I might never use them after I received them as a gift. Every night we wrap them up to be little pea-pods and they are out like a light.

Moby Wrap or Kangaroo Pouch - I received the Moby Wrap from a good friend and I was really confused at what the heck to do with it. I have never seen so much fabric that your supposed to wrap all around your body...weird and I thought I would sweat to death. But when I finally figured it out and stuck one or two of the girls in there, we all were so happy! I absolutely LOVE it now! It can also give you a great workout! I wear it with one of the girls while walking the neighborhood with my Mom, an easy way to carry extra weight and everyone is happy!

White Noise and Lulluby Machine - Helps drain out noise and make sleep inviting! Hello, what's better than that!? We have this one, it's small, compact and I love it!

A Good Binki - Find a binki that works; we stuck with the ones the girls got used to in the NICU. A binki can buy you some time while feeding another baby or just while you have your hands full. I really think the binkis help me out a lot, especially since I'm by myself a lot of the time. However, I saw on another blog that I love, these Wubbanub's and I think that's an awesome idea for multiples and I ordered the one's that go with the GumDrop binkis for the girls. That way there is no confusing whose binki is whose and when they get bigger they can recognize theirs and hopefully learn to not put their sister's in eachother's mouths...yeah, right but we shall see!

A schedule - Everyone who knows me, knows I love lists, organization, structure and schedules. I cannot live without any of it and it is a must when you have multiples!

Of course an organized, well-prepared, clean household and a great hubby helps too! I wouldn't make it a day without my husband. He does it all! Cooks, cleans, changes the dirtiest diapers, anything I ask....he is wonderful and I am so incredibly lucky to have him by my side! Plus, when I am screaming at the top of my lungs, crying, holding two babies while trying to make dinner...he always has the right things to say!

And when people say you must have help with multiples...I say, no you don't! Yes, it would be wonderful, let me say again, wonderful, but no one is here helping me all day long. I do it all by myself and yes, don't get me wrong, I would never turn away anyone willing to help, but it taking care of multiples can be done with one person, and one person only. When you don't have a choice, you have to make a way. I firmly believe God did not give me anything I couldn't handle myself! I thank God everyday for the strenght to make each day better than the next and to enjoy each and every single moment with these beautiful miracle baby girls!

Also, something interesting I found was that Huggies diapers were terrible in Preemie and Newborn size but I love them in Size 1 so far! Pampers rocked in Preemie and Newborn size though! Our NICU used only Pampers, but because of all the generosity of others, we have a mixture of different diaper brands and it's been neat to see what works and what doesn't, what falls a part, what leaks, what holds it all in...

Just my opinions here, but I hope it can help someone!

Monday, Monday

Good Morning!! Or maybe it's close to afternoon, but since I am still drinking my coffee, it's morning here!

I have so many thoughts, I just can't keep anything straight these days. I have a few seconds here while the girls are napping, so here goes:

I have so many ideas for my house, ideas for blogs, ideas for my life, my family's life, summer...the list goes on and on...and yet by the time I wake up or find a piece a paper, I can't remember anything anymore. Ugh, don't you hate that!

I have been going through a lot here and I will explain in the next few days. Some days, I feel like a failure, others I feel I can do anything. I hate complaining, yet some days it's really...let me say again, really hard to be and stay positive.

Today, we have been invaded...by these nasty creatures.

It happens every single spring and I dread the day when I see the first one. Thank heavens for Terminex. They are coming to spray again (eww, I just killed one crawling across my screen) today, around 11am. AMEN!

Today, it's suppose to be close to 80 degrees. I have shorts on, and am pleased to know I can fit into all of my spring and summer clothes. Ok, one pair of capris didn't fit, but I am not going to melt over that, just an excuse for a shopping trip! We are definitely taking a walk this afternoon when Timmy gets home!

My cats have been driving me crazy since bringing the girls home. I am at my wits end with them, but I love them like my own children, so I can't do anything about it.

This house has become too small for us. I am running out of room. I dream of storage units these days but find it to be an unnecessary expense. However, the attic is packed full and I need more room. I hate not having a shed or garage or some space!

I cannot wait to have a yard sale and/or sell some of my stuff on craigslist. I have so much I want to get rid of and the MCPOM sale isn't until October, which seems forever away. Anyone want any newborn diapers....we have so many!!!!! They are taking up so much space! If you want them, they are yours, for a very, and I mean very cheap price! We have about 7 boxes of Pampers (84) in each and six packages of Huggies (42) in each. I will donate them to MCPOM or another family of multiples in the NICU if I don't get any takers. I have so many preemie outfits, bouncy seats (we have too many), a swing (someone gave us, but again, too many in the house) and loads and load of formula that we aren't using! I have Enfamil and Good Start, Neocate, and a few others....I want it to go to a good family and really would hate to just donate it to whoever. I was so blessed by some many donations and would love to donate it to someone who could really use it. If you or anyone you know would like more info on any of these items or a question if I have something you are looking for, please email me (on the side bar). I will be glad to mail to you! Oh--one more thing...COUPONS...I have sooooo many coupons..diapers, wipes, formula, diaper rash cream, everything.....if interested, they are FREE! :)

I have been organizing like crazy and plan to do a post on it all. I must say it makes my heart smile!

I have also started another new adventure...it is so fun, and I can't wait to share with everyone.

On Friday, I found some great deals at the Frederick Tot Swap and am so happy I went. I got a $40 mobile for $10, two bath towells, each $1 and a door jumpy thing for $10! Also, they had a rep from Pampered Chef there and I picked up this great new cookbook for my cranberry deep dish (and one for my mommy too!). I LOVE all the recipes in it and plan to cook half the book this week!

Oh, and the most important item...Madelynn and Claire have now officially been sleeping in their room, only waking once during the early morning hours, and they have been able to put themselves back to sleep! Natalee is still sleeping in our room since she still wakes up to eat because she is smaller, but she went 6.5 hours last night. Hopefully, only another few weeks of that and she'll join her sisters in her big girl room too! I must admit though, I was a nervous wreck the first night with them not right next to me, but I figured I had to make the transition sometime and better sooner than later; I have to remember if I am meeting my emotions or the girls. When the girls are ready for things, I can't hold them back because I may not be ready. That is totally not fair and I will not do that. I slept so much better with them in their own room and woke up as soon as I heard them anyway on the monitor and it made me smile from ear to ear when I woke up hearing them cooing and talking to one another and when I went in to get them up for the day, they were all giggles and smiles. They were so proud of themselves for being big girls and so was I!!

Ok, I think that's all for now. I will have a bunch of posts coming!!!

There's Three of Them?

That's the question we get everywhere we go. It's already getting old. I hate people starring at me and my family.

This is kind of a rant. Sorry.

As Tim and I are getting more and more brave with leaving the house other than for doctors appointments, it's getting more and more frustrating dealing with looks and comments from strangers in public. It is so annoying. Yes, most people are so super sweet, but with limited time and crowds, it's more annoying as to what they all say and ask. I knew it would be interesting going out with them, but I really wasn't prepared for how annoying comments can get, especially after the 1,372,908,280,283 time we get the same questions...

Yes, there are three of them. BUT, I really want to say, I swear, "nope two babies, and a doll." Just to see the looks on people's faces.

This is followed by, "they're all girls?" Which I think this is hilarious and annoying because of their completely pink car seats. Sometimes I want to say, "well do you think I would put my son in a pink car seat?" I mean seriously, but I do know that some cultures do not specify colors for genders, so I just smile and nod, and say, "yes, they are all girls."

"How old are they?" "11 weeks!"

"They are so small." "Well, the were born at 32w2d and spent time in the NICU growing, so they are really getting bigger each and every day."

Then normally they can't believe that I had them just a few short weeks ago. This question normally comes out something like this, looking at me, "and you had them?" with a very perplexed look. Which I proceed to nod and smile...I know, hate me, I don't care. I gained almost 70 pounds, I can't help it I have good genetics and lost it in practically two weeks. Hate me. This lady actually said yesterday that I made her sick and wanted to know how I lost the weight because it's been three years and she's still trying to loose her baby weight. I wanted to say, well I don't shove food in my mouth like you probably do, but I held my tongue and just said, "it was a lot of water." If I make you sick, don't look at me or my children. Good bye.

Then we also get, "I can only imagine." Yes, YOU CAN ONLY IMAGINE!

"Are you getting sleep?" Nope, not much.

"Are they on a schedule?" Of course, with multiples it's a must.

"Wow, I've never seen triplets. (laughing) That's crazy." Great, now you have.

A lady at The Lube Center yesterday asked us this: "This might be a weird question, but was this natural?" Nope. IVF, but it was still God's plan no matter how they were conceived. We get that A LOT. Most people still don't know what to say when you say those three letters... I V F.

Of course normally, in between all these annoying comments, we get lots of sweet people saying how cute, adorable, beautiful and sweet they are, which I guess levels out my frustration. I can normally tell right away who will be nice, who just stares, and who will be the annoying question asker.

So all I ask is that the next time you run into a set of multiples, you think before you speak and think about what the parents might be going through. Do you really want to add to their stress? I didn't think so. And to all of you who do think before you speak, thank you for your thoughtfulness. That is truly what gets these crazy outings worth the trip.

For My Daughter

I stumbled across this book when I was in Barnes and Noble one day and I knew if I ever had a daughter I had to buy it. However, when I got pregnant with triplet girls, I knew I was not going to buy them at Barnes and Noble for $26.95 but when I searched on Amazon.com, I found them for $11.99! Whahoo!

The book is made by AARP, kinda weird, but it's a really special book that highlights your life from birth to young adult with your daughter. It prompts you with sentence starters, such as, "you're favorite toy was", "your favorite birthday party was", "you loved this outfit when you were 13" and so on. They have them for sons, grandchildren...what a great gift they are. I made a hint to my mom that I wanted to her to buy me one and fill it out for my life. I will be buying them as baby gifts for friends through the years because they are just so special.

Diapers For Divas!!!

My sweet and long-time friend, Melissa has set up a "Diapers For Divas" campaign to help our family! You might remember this post here, back when I was pregnant with the girls and found out the average monthly amount of diapers needed for triplets...we slowly began to realize the high expenses we were about to embark on! Just getting a nursery ready for triplets, everything is so expensive when you need three times the amount of things. There are still many things we are in need of, at the top of my list is a ROCKING CHAIR! I think with all the gift cards and extra money we have been given from Christmas, I think this will be a soon purchase, like maybe this week.

Anyway, not only is Melissa a great mother to two beautiful boys under two years old, a super caring and supportive friend, she has been working non-stop to help our family by contacting local newspapers, TV stations, baby product companies, promoting out Target registry, and getting a hold of anyone willing to help out anyway they can! It's SOOO wonderful.

Here's her campaign quote: "PLEASE HELP! I'm starting a "Diapers for Divas" campaign for the Gaydos triplet girls! I'm going to manage a monthly diaper subscription for these princesses to deliver diapers right to their front door! Please give whatever you can- even as little as $2-$5 a month can go VERY far! Let's take some of the financial burden off of their parents and protect their little tooshies!"

S0, to say we are speechless by the support we are already getting from strangers with diaper expenses is an understatement! If you feel in your heart that this campaign is something you want to help our family with, please contact Melissa at lovespecialed@hotmail.com.

We thank you from the BOTTOM of our hearts!

My 3rd Baby Shower!

On Saturday I had my final and last baby shower, thank goodness I could make it. My MIL threw it at her house and it was nice to see everyone from Tim's side of the family. I love his family and I think I see them more than I see my own extended family. So it was just a small shower with family and a few close friends.

We had some really great food and Tim's Aunt Terry made our beautiful cake, unfortunately though my camera was acting up and would not self focus...I later realized it was because of the low battery..whoops! So we only have a very blurry photo of it, but it said "Welcome Babies" in purple and green!

We got some cute gifts, which included hair barrettes, socks, clothes, onesies, burp cloths, swaddle-me's, breast pump with hundred accessories and one of our cribs! Tammy, my MIL, bought us one and my parent's just bought us one also, so we now will have two...and hopefully soon! I cannot wait until they come in and Tim can start putting them together! We aren't going to worry about the other one for awhile. The girls will be in their pack-n-play for awhile, and then we'll move them to one big crib and then maybe do two in one, and one in the other for awhile. We'll just have to wait and see, but we are so blessed not to have had to buy all three.  Also, Tim's sister, Megan sent us the single and double snap-n-go strollers this week, since she lives in NM and couldn't be here for the shower.

This is Tim's Aunt's (minus one, who lives in FL), his Nana and me (my MIL is next to me in the pretty sweater).

We still have a lot to get though...bumpers, mobiles, a glider, a diaper pail, a monitor....and so much more! I used a few gift cards for a few other things, but with three babies, it's amazing how fast that money goes! None the less, we are so appreciative!

It was a great shower! And we are so thankful for all the wonderful gifts!

The Girl's Nursery - Part Three

The girl's room was SO packet full of things, we could barley walk in, but now I have organized every last thing I can right now, so it is opening up and really starting to come together. I have washed everything and put larger clothes in numerous bins, all correctly labeled and stacked in our guest room, along with other things that the girls won't use for the first few months.

When I took these photos, we hadn't put up the closet doors yet, after Tim finished spray painting them. I totally forgot. I know things will continue to build up but that's ok, I will stay on top of it! Just wanted to post an update!

We got this dresser super cheap and Tim put it together a few weeks ago and I just wanted to add something else to it, so at Michael's this week, I found these flowers, un-painted. Took me no time at all to paint the flower's purple and then paint the middles yellow, and glue together. I put them up over the weekend, and I love them!!!!!

My sister bought this little sign for me because I love that song and wanted to have the words written on the wall, but this will do.

One of my favorite gifts from Tim's Nana!

This was in my room my whole life and everyone knows my love for Pooh, so this was a must in the girl's room!

Still waiting on A LOT more stuff to either come in packages that I have ordered online and/or possibly at the next shower December 4th (if I make it...keeping my fingers crossed).  My list that I had wrote a few posts ago about all that we still need, is still growing after I think of things!

CAR SEATS!!!!

AHH, I just love them..even in pink, I can't help it!!!!!

I have waited my whole life to bring home a baby from the hospital and soon enough, in less than 8 short weeks, hopefully we will be bringing our three beautiful little girls home in these super cute car seats! I have to admit, Tim and I were overwhelmed with emotions once again when we finally got all three out of the boxes and sat them next to each other....WE'RE HAVING THREE BABY GIRLS IN 8 WEEKS!!!!!! I couldn't help but just be giddy and jump up and down!!!  We are so blessed but we still can't believe this is our life!!

DIAPERS and WIPES!!!

We have been so blessed to have been given SO many large packs of diapers and wipes!! I don't know if anyone remembers this post here, but this is not anywhere close to what we'll need in the coming years. I counted the newborn diapers so far...and if we go through on average 30 a day in the first month or two, we have enough right now for roughly 12 days! Some of you might be laughing but this is no laughing matter to us; it is our new reality!

We have a good amount of #1 size diapers, a few packages of #2 and one package of #3.

So far we have... (actually this was minus three packages of size 1..I turned around after taking the pictures and realized I forgot to add them) 

Very thankful we still have another baby shower on December 4th!

Can you believe we still need SO much more?!?

Even after two very generous showers, we still need so much more before these girls come and with the recent events I am getting worried that we won't be ready for when they do make their big arrival! I know some things can wait, but I am not that kind of person, or at least it's hard for me to not have everything exactly in order. If it's not, I will worry and stress over things not being bought or done. That's just me, call it OCD, I know.

Monitor



Curtains


Blinds – JCPenneys (purchased with gift cards)


Baby Towels (just have a few currently)


Baby Wash, Desitin, Baby Lotion (only have a little bit currently, but Target has the best prices on their name brand)


3 Cribs (or at least one)


Diaper Genie and lots of refills (or other diaper pail)


Burp Cloths (currently we have about 25, with triplets, I heard you can go through 30 A DAY!!!!!)


3 Crib Mattress Pads


Baby Pouch Carrier (at least one)


2 Boppy Slipcovers


Glider for Nursery

Strollers  (my SIL is going to purchase, WE LOVE YOU MEGAN!!!!)


2 Hampers


3 Bumpers


3 Mobiles


Baby Safety/Grooming Kit




For me:

Nursing Bras


Nursing Nightgowns

Breast Pump (going to get from a family member, hopefully)

UGH, just stressing BIG TIME!!!!!

Tooshie Roll!

There's an awesome country store in our town that sells vintage and country crafts, (nothing cheesy) and one of mine and Tim's old teachers works there. She taught psychology in high school but no longer teaches. She is still as sweet as ever and I love going to see her when I need a cute gift.

Last weekend when my parents and I had a yard sale, my mom wanted to donate a bunch of old silver that didn't sell to the store so I tagged along, because I thought she would die when she found out I was pregnant with triplets. (She almost died when she found out that Tim and I got married...because she knew both of us in high school and was shocked that we had found one another years later without knowing one another and being so far opposites, plus since Tim's mom was the school nurse, she knows his mom too.)

So I went into the store and she almost fell to the floor. She couldn't stop hugging me and when I finally could get out that we were having triplet girls, she really almost died. It was so funny! I just loved it though.

As I was walking around the store, which I could probably take one of everything, while my mom and her discussed the silver, she made me up a gift bag with the cutest things! She gave me three pink bear bibs and this awesome "Tooshie Roll"...which is a changing pad that rolls up and ties with a ribbon and is waterproof and all!! I absolutely LOVE it! SO freakin' cute! It's from a store in DC called, A Little Anna Faith: Sweet Gifts Without the Calories! They have some of the cutest baby gifts...and so unique!!



This is what it looked like all wrapped up!

 

And this was the design of the changing pad...pink paisley!



Registries!!!!

We have been wanting to start our registries for some time now...we have decided to register at two places because of out-of-town guests, cheaper prices at certain stores and just the logistics of all the stuff we need, I thought it would be easier. But we were waiting to find out the sexes to really get started, even though  have been looking at baby gear and baby stuff for as long as I can remember...I guess ever since I stopped looking at wedding stuff (after the wedding).

So, we have decided to register at Target and Babies R Us!

Some things were clearly cheaper at Target so we registered for those things there, but Target didn't have everything I wanted so we had to do two stores. I really hate that I can't touch and feel things and pick it up and look at it, shopping/registering online, which Target doesn't have much baby supplies and stuff in the store, so it sucks to pick out things online (and not to mention boring and no fun what-so-ever). I guess if I was just having one baby, maybe, but let's be honest I need to look inside a diaper bag, look at compartments and see the sizes, see if it's big enough to pack for three babies...ya know things like that!

So Tim was less then thrilled to go to BuyBuy Baby, Great Beginnings, Babies R Us and Target (we hadn't decided at the time where to register, other than Target) but he sucked it up and got into it, just like when we registered for the wedding. He LOVED registering for the wedding gifts and this baby stuff just intimidated him a little but he really got into it!

Babies R Us was packed with new parents with their little bundles of joy and pregnant mom's to be with not-so-excited hubby's following along. I bet some of the people watching me scan 10 of things (like bottles, nipples, diaper packages, bibs) were thinking, what is that woman doing...but hey, I AM HAVING TRIPLETS! We registered for so many things and hadn't finished yet when our scanner said "registry full"...LOL, so they had to upload it and we begun again loading it up!

I am glad to say that we finally finished it and kept it as budget friendly as possible, because I am always looking for good deals and ways to save, even if other's will be buying some of these things...I want people to get a good deal and know that I spent a lot of time researching where things were the cheapest! For example, the car seats that we have decided on for the girls are $114.00 dollars at Babies R Us and $80.99 at Target! Umm, hello! Also, the snap-and-go strollers were almost $15.00 dollars a piece MORE at Babies R Us than at Target!

I did a little research about some things, but to be honest, everyone has a "favorite" bottle, binki, nipple, breast pump, car seat, and frankly, something works for everyone, so I didn't feel it was necessary to have the best of the best, but more what works for us, our babies and what I have seen work for the families that I have nannied and babysat. I don't need Dr. Brown's bottles, a $250.00 dollar infant car seat or a $500 dollar crib...just all unnecessary in my eyes! I wouldn't have considered these things even if we were just having one baby. It just isn't me!

It's really difficult because we need to put all the babies in one room and even though the room looks big empty, when we started measuring for the super over-sized cribs, things got tight, quick!! I was worried, and still am that everything isn't going to fit, but we have come up with some good ideas to fit everything (which will be discussed in the Nursery part-one post...coming soon). So originally the cribs I wanted, would just barely fit but logistically if we wanted to turn the cribs (long-ways out), we wouldn't have been able to (see below to understand) so we changed the cribs to another, but there is one that is cute too and it's 3.5 inches shorter in lenght..and cheaper, so we'll go with that one! I didn't care for the crib too much plain, but there was a photo of it all decorated in a nursery and it was super cute!

Also, I did not want the cheesy themed bedroom set...ya know the ones that come in a big bag...just not me. I like simple and elegant, so even though I have picked lilac and light blue for the bumpers and the walls, the bumpers might change...just don't know at this point.

This is the one I originally wanted:

Or this one:

But, here are some of the things we registered for:

The cribs will be this:

Madelynn and Claire's car seats (which I hate pink, but there are NO purple ones made by Graco, oh well):

Jackson's car seat:

High chairs (conserving space):

The pack-n-play:

The swings (2):

Glider (not super happy with this but oh well):

Bathtub:

Bumpers:

Strollers: