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Cha-ching!
We seriously hit the baby jackpot today.
First, my mom called this afternoon and offered to buy us the lazboy rocker/recliner for the nursery. Most of you are somewhat familiar with our not so great relationship so this was completely unexpected. But we are very grateful. And still a little shocked.
Then, we drove to Lafayette to pick up the crib from my aunt that she's letting us borrow. Her twins are now 5 so she's got 2 of everything. While we were there, she sent us home with:
a crib mattress
a convertible carseat
a booster seat
a diaper bag
a Medela breast pump (!)
And she's going to find her pack n play and one of her highchairs for us too! To say I am excited right now is an understatement.
ETA: I forgot to add that she also informed me that she would be throwing me a shower in January. 
So now I have 2 showers scheduled!
Re: Cha-ching!
awesome! I'm sure you already know, but beware of used car seats. Make sure it hasn't been in an accident, and they can't be older than 5 years.
it's so nice to get help with all that stuff, it gets so expensive!
This is legal advice. Circa 2011
The Nifty Foodie
Life/Craft Blog
woo hoo! i am very excited for you! as for used car seats, there should be an expiration date etched into it.
Obviously I would never take a used car seat from someone I didn't know and trust. Neither of these have been in accidents (I asked) and they are both less than 5 years old since her kids didn't start using them until they were over a year old.
Tiger, thanks for that tip! I'll have to look for it tonight.