We have (mostly) emptied out the room that will be the nursery. All that's left in there are two items that are too heavy for me to help move, and some stuff in the closet. I was really concerned about the size of the room. I didn't think I'd be able able to get two cribs, a dresser and a glider chair in there comfortably. Well, after taking out the full size bed, the 40 some odd inch TV, and all the other junk that was in there, it really makes it feel bigger. We just have my cedar hope chest and TV stand to move..but they're both heavy.
We did all that cleaning on Saturday. Sunday we brought in one of the cribs we got and managed to assemble it without instructions and without killing each other. It's actually a pretty nice crib. One side slides up and down, the mattress can be lifted up higher, and there is even a drawer on the bottom for storage. Amazingly we had all the parts and figured out where they all went. It's a Christmas miracle - lol.
We've decided we'll only use one crib for at least the first few months, until they roll around too much and disturb the other's sleep. From what I've read online that could last from 2 months to 6 months. Doesn't matter to me, we have crib number two in the garage and can put it together when needed.
I also went through the clothes and pulled out the items that are gender neutral. My mom offered to "pre-treat" them for stains and stuff - and I know she's itching to get her hands on some baby clothes. There were actually quite a few items that could be neutral. I wish boys could wear jean skirts, one of the items is an overall skirt with leather fringe at the bottom. it is SOOOO cute. I really want a girl just so she could wear that outfit with some little boots. Ah! Cute!
I'm really dying to find out their genders...hopefully they won't be shy when the time comes! I have restrained myself and have not purchased one baby item. I just can't bring myself to do it until I know what they are.
I can't wait!
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It's a lot of fun (and hard work) getting the nursery together. Hopefully those babies give you some good money shots and don't leave you guessing... but since you're having twins, I will bet that you'll get some extra u/s before they come.
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but I'd caution you if the crib is a drop side. They are dangerous and their was the ginormous recall on storkcraft dropsides (which some are sold as other brand names too)... I think they have tied those cribs to 11 baby deaths. Try to find out if your cribs are part of the recall and get the replacement parts. But even your crib is not part of this specific recall, I'd still recommend getting out some tools and immobilizing the dropside with screws (top and bottom since a lot of the accidents were caused by the side coming undone at the bottom).
I know what you mean about cleaning out the room to make it into a nursery. It was more work cleaning out the room than it will be completing the nursery! We finally got our walls painted and will be setting up our furniture this next weekend!
Congratulations again. It sounds like lots of good times and excitement will await you this new year.
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