We will need a larger couch.

I realize that's not the first thing a lot of mothers think about as they're approaching 16wks; more common things are diapers, clothes (handmedowns if the new child shares the same sex as the older), nursery furniture... Do you move the toddler to a toddler-sized transitional bed and give the crib to the new baby? Do you just get a new crib? What about toys? What will change in my everyday housework routines in an attempt to make this go smoothly?

Generally not, in other words, that we need a larger couch.

Right now our couch is a two cushion stuffed loveseat. It sits two people if they're reasonably friendly. Two and a toddler for those wonderful family dinners or snuggles. Perhaps even two adults, a toddler, and an infant. But sooner rather than later we're going to run out of room. That's just all there is to it- we'll run out of room. When we go to upgrade... I don't know. What do you look for in a couch, besides cheap? I chose this one because it was affordable and would qualify for delivery to our second floor apartment. Now I don't necessarily have those restrictions on couch selection. Who knows? But one thing is certain.

We need a larger couch.