We're finally back from a few weeks of travel and I'm really excited to say that telling work was a piece of cake. I wasn't too stressed out about it but was definitely anxious to tell everyone and make it all official. My boss was amazing. My team was equally amazing. And colleagues that found out were super excited. I have to say, the fact that I work for one of the world's coolest company's makes this all so much easier. I'm going to take four months off -- the best benefit that we probably have as a company.
Last week I was in the US again for work and spent the weekend with my mom. We went shopping and bought a few things. She got the twins the cutest bedding ever. Check it out on Pottery Barn Kids. We got some more clothes, a few other small things, and I found the stroller that we want at Buy Buy Baby (LOVE this store) for about $300 less than it would have cost us to buy it here in London. So I bought it (Baby Jogger City Select). I should have taken a picture of me lugging a massive duffel bag and three large boxes back to London by myself. Thank god for car services.
Today, we're going to check out a few cribs and then try to get our list of stuff we need together as my step mom (P) and dad (ok, mostly P) is putting together a virtual shower type thing for us since we are all alone in London with the family being back in the U.S. and in Mexico. They are coming to visit in two weeks so can't wait for that!
One question, will just bringing two Phil & Teds Cocoons to Delhi be enough to get the twins around in and let them nap and stuff or do we need to bring something else like a stroller, pack and play, etc.???
This weekend all of our friends are hanging out in Chicago and we're kinda wishing we could be back there with all of them. Such a fun weekend in summer. Carlos and I were just talking about how nice it would be to be out on a boat with friends again. I think it's because we have this pic in the house from one of our last boat trips in Chicago before we left and it made us just a little homesick this morning. But alas, we have the Olympics. We saw the 3m men's diving finals on Tuesday and I saw the women's beach volleyball finals on Wednesday, where the U.S. brought home the gold. Guess I can't really complain.
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Last week I was in the US again for work and spent the weekend with my mom. We went shopping and bought a few things. She got the twins the cutest bedding ever. Check it out on Pottery Barn Kids. We got some more clothes, a few other small things, and I found the stroller that we want at Buy Buy Baby (LOVE this store) for about $300 less than it would have cost us to buy it here in London. So I bought it (Baby Jogger City Select). I should have taken a picture of me lugging a massive duffel bag and three large boxes back to London by myself. Thank god for car services.
Today, we're going to check out a few cribs and then try to get our list of stuff we need together as my step mom (P) and dad (ok, mostly P) is putting together a virtual shower type thing for us since we are all alone in London with the family being back in the U.S. and in Mexico. They are coming to visit in two weeks so can't wait for that!
One question, will just bringing two Phil & Teds Cocoons to Delhi be enough to get the twins around in and let them nap and stuff or do we need to bring something else like a stroller, pack and play, etc.???
This weekend all of our friends are hanging out in Chicago and we're kinda wishing we could be back there with all of them. Such a fun weekend in summer. Carlos and I were just talking about how nice it would be to be out on a boat with friends again. I think it's because we have this pic in the house from one of our last boat trips in Chicago before we left and it made us just a little homesick this morning. But alas, we have the Olympics. We saw the 3m men's diving finals on Tuesday and I saw the women's beach volleyball finals on Wednesday, where the U.S. brought home the gold. Guess I can't really complain.
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Hi guys, we found that 2 cocoons were enough for sleeping and moving about. Our twins were little so they actually like to be in the one together.
ReplyDeleteI love Chicago in the summer! Oh, lake Michigan. We used a pack n play that we bougt in delhi and two ergos with the infant inserts. You you will love the city select, but it's not needed in Delhi.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on "coming out" about the babies at work! We have the single version of city select and it really is awesome in the city. Good choice.
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HI , We also used one cocoon for our twins during day time naps and at night they just slept in bed with us. During the day when we were out and about we used carriers. Travelling back home same thing we used the carriers and the cocoon on the plane. We also have the city select and LOVE IT! All the best.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture! Yes I also got the cocoon and it was a godsend. The only thing that I brought with me to Mumbai that I would not have been able to get through without. I carried Orion around in it everywhere (passport office, FRRO, etc) and he slept in it in his crib in the hotel at night. In terms of space, I could not afford to take anything else really. Anyway, very excited for you guys! Looking forward to the blog entries and pics ahead!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are close to the halfway mark. AWESOME. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOur due dates are close... super congrats to you guys! I'm gonna check out that stroller. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteNo prob. I'll let you know how it actually works once we unpack it!
DeleteHi EandC, saw your blog and wanted to connect. We're in the near exact place as you and our twins are also about 20 weeks old. Please get in touch with us on newdads@yahoo.co.uk
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome guys, i am Chicago almost every weekend just for fun. Right now though I am at the softball worl serise in Minniapolis, which is an awesome time. but on the other hand I love to be in my second home which is London as I go 2 times a year except this year as I have to save for my baby on the way. Have fun as you know as well as I next year will be very differnt.
ReplyDeleteMichael
Hey guys, I came across your blog the other night and what a journey you have both been on! Well done for where you are at now, we also should be in India around the same time to pick up our little one. Cheers, Mike
ReplyDeleteHey Mike- Thanks! So excited that all is going well. Let's definitely hook up in Delhi!
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