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30 April 2008

::boon again::

The boon people have done it again. This design-savvy company has now ventured into the clothing market. The new layette sets for babies under 12 months of age are both functional and irresistibly modern.

As with other Boon products, the new clothing pieces also feature some innovative ideas aimed to make mom and dad's lives a little easier. For instance, you can quickly attach bibs and drool patches to the bodysuit using concealed fasteners. The coverall features one piece design with front waistline opening for faster diaper changing. Love that idea in theory, but must test it before I endorse it.

Since O has grown way beyond layette sets, I guess the twins will be my next test subjects! You can currently buy select styles on Amazon.com and Babies R Us.





24 April 2008

::imelda marcos::

I think our O has turned into a little Imelda. Her shoe collection is piling up. Let's hope at least one of the twins is also a girl :-) For the summer, I bought her two pairs of sandals (with more to come, I'm sure). She has a pair of orange leather sandals by See Kai Run and a pair of red leather sandals by Salt Water Sandals.

Ok, so can I just tell you how much I HATE those rugged Jesus sandals that a lot of kids are sporting?!?!?! What's up with that?! You can't possibly tell me those things are more comfortable and pliable than kid leather and rubber soles (a la SKR). They are definitely not cheaper. They're atrocious and should be abolished immediately.

The SKR sandals have the same issue as the shoes by the same brand--velcro closure. I am having a hard time keeping O's busy hands away from undoing the shoes every two seconds. The Salt Water Sandals on the other hand, have buckle closure, which makes it much more secure.

I bought both pairs of sandals from a local shop, but you can find either brand on Zappos.com or the brands' respective websites.

My friend L and I took her son S and O to the National Zoo today. While watching the tiger roam in its enclosure, O had a moment, turned to S and gave him a smooch on the lips. Cute!!!

22 April 2008

::double the pleasure::

Hello dear readers, I am back! It has been almost a month since my last post. As Architectdad reminded me earlier today, I owe you an explanation.

About two months ago, I found out I am pregnant again! As those of you who have already had a child, the first OB appointment is usually not until Week 8. During our first visit, I had some blood drawn so the lab can check my pregnancy hormone levels. The doc said he would call me the next day to discuss the results. When he called, he told me my levels are really high and that I should come in for an ultrasound immediately. Of course, that freaked us out a little bit, to say the least.


As we waited on pins and needles for the radiologist, all sorts of thoughts ran through my mind. For instance: "Am I too old to have a normal pregnancy???" As the radiologist prodded me with the internal ultrasound, I closed my eyes and hoped for the best. The next thing I heard was: "No wonder your hormone levels are so high; you have two in there!" Imagine our shock. All I kept saying was: "How is this possible?!" I found out later that fraternal twins run in my father's side of the family. Something you'd never think to ask your parents...

So...needless to say, I have been twice as exhausted and twice as nauseous. This is why I have not been able to post regularly to the blog. The twins will be born late October/early November, but hopefully I'll be able to keep up the postings until then. We had our 12-week ultrasound today (I have to get one every 4 weeks). The babies are healthy and right on track. Yay!!!

I hope everyone is enjoying lovely spring weather!!!