Dale,
My actual due date is 21 August, but my OB has declared he will go in to extract them at 37 weeks if I make it that far, which Im totally OK with...because even now Im huge - or at least I think/feel like I am! I measure about 39 inches at the widest, and have put on about 25-ish pounds since this science experiment began. A lot of the size growth has happened in the past six-seven weeks, and people have begun to ask me when Im due; when I have to admit that I have almost 3.5 more months to go, thats when peoples' jaws drop. I dont really mind the weight, but in the last month its become almost ridiculously difficult to sleep at night - but I didnt have any morning sickness, so there's gotta be a trade off in there somewhere.
Im in pretty much the same boat as you. We just found a new flat, and are actively looking for a car too. Its funny what you said about the ISO-fix thing. The first time I read about it, I was also convinced I NEEDED it, but have clearly gotten my head screwed on straight now.
I think there are a few brands that make the double infant carrier frames, but I have yet to see any of them in HK. I know Graco makes one in the US, but it only fits the Snugride, which is not available in HK as far as Im aware. There is a Euro equivalent of the Snugride seat that is available here, but Im not sure it would fit the a US Snugride frame. I also found a frame which is more of a double decker configuration (
http://www.netkidswear.com/doubledecker.html) on a jogger style frame, but again, only available in the US and only compatible with the Snugride. Graco has clearly cornered the market on these contraptions in the US. Have you seen a double infant carrier frame in HK?
Otherwise, in terms of the double strollers, I think some of the front-back varieties do accomodate two infant carriers but I dont know of any double wides that do; the double wides tend to offer (i) a double bassinet option (urban double), (ii) individually reclining seats (bumble ride indie twin), or (iii) individually reclining seats, but ability to have one infant carrier only (also bumble ride indie twin). Im beginning to think there is no such thing as a perfect double stroller!
The P&T sport can accomodate two infants, but only one infant carrier. The travel system they sell accomodates the Maxi-cosi seat. The newer model, the vibe, was just released a week or so ago; they are planning to release a travel system for an infant carrier, but it will only be compatible with the P&T new infant carrier. I have to admit, I do want the vibe, and am kinda holding out for their new travel system to be released and buy the whole package, but if it doesnt in the next month or two, Im going to have to settle for the sport. Either way, Im hoping to get use out of it for the first 1.5 - 2 years, but eventually the kids will get too heavy for the front/back configuration and Ill probably end up having to get a double wide much later but in the meanwhile, I prefer the single footprint of the P&T. All personal preference I guess.
Ill start a multiples expecting thread over the weekend; there has to be more of us on this site...The HK MOM group (
www.moms-hongkong.com) does look pretty good, although I havent joined/been to any events yet.
Anyhow, good to chat; Im glad all this research is going to help other people as well. It is absolutely amazing how much gear such small people 'require'!
Sarah