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i've had good luck with overstock.com and the shipping can't be beat!

I can't remember what we did with #1? #2 - my husband had been out of town when I took the test and when my daughter and I met him at the airport we had made a sign that read something like" Jason D- proud father of 2!" He didn't get it at first - it had been a long trip.

#3 - I had my daughter draw a picture of what I would look like pregnant and it was a stick figure with a baby inside the tummy - printed it out and gave it to people (grandparents, etc.)

By #4 everyone was underwelmed with the news, ha! He was due in Sept - the same month as my dad's birthday so we went over to the grands house and my kids asked their grandpaw if he wouldn't mind sharing the month of sept with a new baby.

Everyone like to celebrate a new baby.

this is the pic that my daughter drew to announce: http://shannondowdell.blogspot.com/2007/08/guess-whats-different-about-mama.html

that map is awesome - love it! what a find!

I'd like to learn more about taking a picture using the flash in the right way - and what kind of flash to use. Also, I'd like to know what would be involved in an inexpensive set up of lights for indoor use of product photography or portraits.

I've not been to Aruba, but I have been to Curacao (its neighbor) and I didn't have to worry about bugs because there is a constant wind in those islands.

I travelled with my 6ry, 4yr, and 6 month old.

You will need more sunscreen than you think and you will need to reapply sooner than you think, especially if you are in and out of the water.

HATS! RASHGUARDS! Swim diapers ( I prefer the re-useable to the throw-aways)

water bottles, sippy cups.

Where we stay, they supply a crib and highchair, but you could use your stroller as a highchair if you needed to.

I also second the meds you might need - motrin, tylenol, etc.

Have fun! Those islands are beautiful and the people are extremely friendly and helpful.

I use buckets for the beach as our easter baskets because by this time of year here it is time for our first trips to the beach and our sand toys only last about a year because they get used so frequently.

I am newly pregnant and suffer from hyperemesis - survival mode!

Honestly, I have a cleaning person that comes every other week that is sent from heaven.

Also, a little more tv and some prepared type meals have been very helpful as I cannot stand in the kitchen without running to the bathroom to throw up.

My children also attend a program that uses conscious discipline - I am so happy to see someone mention it as it has changes they way my family works.

It really transforms the way we "discipline" not just our children but also ourselves.

go get the book - "Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline"

I think this room is lovely and very well put together. In comparison to Apple's room, I think this is well suited for a little girl.

Although it is a little too feminine for me, I don't think it is over-done and the room seems very thoughtful.

it's like the "Snuggie" for a baby.