Baby Stuff

On Sunday  we had our baby shower.  We had it set for early December, and then (on my suggestion) moved it until mid-January.  What I wasn't considering was how uncomfortable Gioconda would be or that she could possibly be on bed rest- or even in the hospital having the babies- thankfully - she made it.

I really dislike being the center of attention,  and so I was literally praying she would be make it to the shower.

It was a terrific event, and we got a ton of really great stuff- stuff I had no idea existed until a few days ago.   Gioconda did the research and created the registry, not only would I have no idea what we needed, or how many - but I would have no clue how to choose the best wash tub- or bottle warmer.  Gioconda has preferences about such things- I mean, I know we need things - but had no idea how long we would spend determining if we wanted a stroller which has side by side seats as opposed to front and back- after a great deal of debate- we went for side by side, I would estimate we spent no less than 20 hours on this decision.  My time goes for $65.00 an hour, this decision cost us $1300.00- JUST IN MY TIME.

At this rate, these babies are going to run us into the low 6 figures in billable hours by the time they hit pre school- I mean, what kind of time commitment are we looking at figuring out a potty seat, or trike. 

Its all so much more complicated than I had imagined...all the equipment - what equipment to buy...how to use the equipment.  

All of it overwhelms me - and they aren't even here yet-I can't imagine when I have to try to keep two babies alive on top of all this other stuff.