[blparent] Introduction

[Bernadetta]

Scott, Welcome to the list.
Wow!! Twins!! That's going to be a handful, I won't lie, but I'm sure 
it'll be a fun handful.
Of course, you'll have the sleepless nights and the crying and the 
poopie diapers--that's a lot for a first time dad to handle, but you'll 
have twice the hugs and cuddles when they're a bit older, and twice as 
many memorable moments.
Well, for starters, regarding what you'll need right away besides the 
very basic essentials--diapers, blankets, wipes, you'll need onesies 
and warm sleepers. Most people recommend getting bigger clothes for a 
newborn baby, but I recommend having several preemy sleepers adn 
onesies on hand. I say this because, even if your kids won't be born 
premature, they may be on the smaller size and if they are, you won't 
have much to dress them in. That's what happened to me, I had an almost 
five-pound baby boy and most of my clothes were for a seven or eight-pounder.
Now, bare in mind that twins tend to be on the smaller size at birth 
anyway--not all, but many, so all the more reason for the preemyy clothes.
Drive by a car seat inspection site (they have them in each state on 
certain days of the week and they announce them), where a police 
officer will inspect if you have your car seat buckled in propperly and 
if you dont' already know, he'll so you how to buckle babies in 
properly as well. All for free.

Because your babies will be born in the middle of winter in New York, 
it's of course paramount to get snow suits for the treck from hospital 
to home, and beyond. Again, get something medium sized, as you never 
know how big they'll be. You can even get a couple of preemy-size snow 
suits just in case. If they're too small you can always sell or give them away.

That's all I have for now, but if I think of anything more, I'll 
certainly post. Nothing makes me happier than to help out a 
soon-to-be-daddy who is eagerly awaiting his bundles of joy.

All Best,

Bernadetta P