Are e ready for more?

[mk]

Our fcm said she's looking for a pre adoptive home for a 1 & 2 year old sibling group (both girls). I want them. Insane?

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Not at all! Have you made a decision yet?

[rikkiandjulie]

Best of luck. That's amazinf


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[ElsaVonM]

I think so, BUT that says a lot more about me and my state of mind than whether you should do it!

If your instinct says it is the right thing for your family right now, you should absolutely do it. Best of luck with your decision!

[mk]

We know NOTHING about them, so we're waiting for more information. Plus, I'd have to quit my PT job (my mom can't baby-sit 3 under 3) and find medical insurance, buy a new car that fits 3 carseats, buy 2 more carseats, 2 more cribs, etc. Lots to do before we make a final decision! But... I want them.

[kershnic]

Jan 18, 2013 16:50:10 GMT -5 mk said:

Our fcm said she's looking for a pre adoptive home for a 1 & 2 year old sibling group (both girls). I want them. Insane?

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Hahaha.  Well, yes.  But if anyone wanted to offer me 10 young kids right now I'd probably say yes (while DW ran screaming away from our home).  

Do they have any known special needs?  That would definitely play a big role in a decision to go 3 under 3 for me.  

[rikkiandjulie]

I think it's totally do able Katie! You could prolly squeeze three car seats in if you HAD to for now. Keep us posted.


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[mk]

Kershnic- we know absolutely nothing about them at this point. We'll probably hear back from FCM Tuesday, so until then we just daydream!

[twotrue]

Obviously once you know more that could sway you one way or the other. Is TTC still on the table? And how would that influence your plans? Could you see yourself with 4 under 4?

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[atalanta]

Wow! So exciting! Can't wait for the update on Tuesday! With a baby the same age, I'd say I'm just as insane, because I would jump too

[mk]

Yes, ttc is still on the table, but we'd put it off at least a few months until we got into a good rhythm. Yeah, we want four children total!!

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[ct]

I'm not a good person to ask

Seriously though, it will be an adjustment. 3 kids is nothing like 1 kid. But I still love it

[mk]

Jan 19, 2013 14:33:02 GMT -5 ct said:

How do you like, grocery shop? I don't even like taking one kid to the store... How do you give two bottles at once?!

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[ElsaVonM]

We used to prop each of them in a Boppy and then sit down between them and just hold a bottle in each hand. Or out and about, leave them strapped into the stroller and hold one bottle in each hand. Or prop with blankets. But now they can hold their own bottles, which is awesome.

I never take them both to the store! That would be maaaaaaadness. Although when one can sit in the seat and the other in the cart-part, it would be OK. We just wait until one of us can stay home with them to shop.

[mk]

Thanks, Elsa! Good tips.

[2brides]

FWIW - I've always taken the kids shopping solo. There were stages where is was a GIANT PITA and I always forgot something, but timing helped. I found Sunday mornings the best time - the store wasn't crowded, the kids had just eaten, and they weren't ready for naps. The carts with the cars on the front can either be a blessing or a curse (ie. entertainment or fodder for "you are too close to me. Stop touching me....") Engaging the kids helps a lot (even now.) It can be done.

[ct]

Jan 19, 2013 18:40:06 GMT -5 ElsaVonM said:

We used to prop each of them in a Boppy and then sit down between them and just hold a bottle in each hand. Or out and about, leave them strapped into the stroller and hold one bottle in each hand. Or prop with blankets. But now they can hold their own bottles, which is awesome.

I never take them both to the store! That would be maaaaaaadness. Although when one can sit in the seat and the other in the cart-part, it would be OK. We just wait until one of us can stay home with them to shop.

yup! we did the boppy thing too - though kids are off bottles around 1 so it wasnt an issue for long.

and total ditto on the store.  I do a lot of stuff with my kids solo, but grocery shopping is by far the worst.  First of all, when you have 3 kids, there is little room for any actual groceries in the cart, and its just too hard to pay attention to the shopping when you've got 3 kids to watch.  That being said, I will run in for quick things (milk, eggs, bread) and to do that I wear Daisy in the Ergo and put the big kids in the cart.  I HATE those car carriages because the kids inevitably fight, yell because they think I'm far away, or climb out at inconvenient times.

Trust me, EVERYTHING else is easier than grocery shopping  

[2brides]

Jan 20, 2013 8:42:37 GMT -5 ct said:

Jan 19, 2013 18:40:06 GMT -5 ElsaVonM said:

Trust me, EVERYTHING else is easier than grocery shopping  

Amen. I found it easier to traverse the Atlanta airport at rush hour alone with 2 kids over grocery shopping.

[mk]

Well, I have the 2-girl-nursery designed in my head. It's cute. I need to bring my mom into the conversation, because she does so much child care for us. Thanks for your input, everyone! I'm scared and excited.

[mk]

We've decided! As long as I can find affordable health insurance, I'm quitting my job and taking more kids!

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[kershnic]

Jan 21, 2013 10:10:48 GMT -5 mk said:

We've decided! As long as I can find affordable health insurance, I'm quitting my job and taking more kids!

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How exciting!  Did you get some more information, or just decide you're in no matter what?

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Jan 21, 2013 10:10:48 GMT -5 mk said:

We've decided! As long as I can find affordable health insurance, I'm quitting my job and taking more kids!

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Someone please help mk find affordable health insurance, I know someone has to know where to find it. Yay, I'm so excited for more babies!

[mk]

Kershey- We decided we're ready for more, be it these particular girls, or some other girls

Butterfly- I know I can at least get COBRA, I'm just not sure on the cost and if there's something better out there.

[2brides]

YAY for deciding!

Check out ehealthinsurance.com. I got a policy from them several years ago with no issues. I found it MUCH cheaper than COBRA with decent coverage.

[mk]

Jan 21, 2013 11:57:25 GMT -5 2brides said:

YAY for deciding!

Check out ehealthinsurance.com. I got a policy from them several years ago with no issues. I found it MUCH cheaper than COBRA with decent coverage.

Nice! Thanks! I'll check it out.

[rikkiandjulie]

GOOD LUCK! I'm so excited for you!

[awkwardpenguin]

How exciting! Any chance of going on Katie's plan? I'm on C's and we just suck it up and pay the extra taxes. She could add me to her plan for $100 a month, plus $800 in extra taxes for the year, so about $167 a month. Obviously this depends on her employer, but more employers than you might think offer it.

[mk]

Jan 21, 2013 14:44:49 GMT -5 awkwardpenguin said:

Walmart DEFINITELY doesn't offer same sex benefits unless the state mandates, and shocker, Indiana doesn't. That would be easiest, though!

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[awkwardpenguin]

Jan 21, 2013 15:11:24 GMT -5 mk said:

Jan 21, 2013 14:44:49 GMT -5 awkwardpenguin said:

Walmart DEFINITELY doesn't offer same sex benefits unless the state mandates, and shocker, Indiana doesn't. That would be easiest, though!

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BOOOO.  Yeah, Walmart isn't known for their gay-friendly ways.

[mk]

Jan 21, 2013 15:26:22 GMT -5 awkwardpenguin said:

One of katies goals is to get high enough up that she can change that! She's on her way :-)

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