Finally...

We finally have a crib put together! Of course not without some more fun... We went to IKEA and they said they'd give us whatever spare parts they had, but they wouldn't open a new crib to give us the hardware since it was bought at a different store. So we ended up about 12 pieces short.

While walking through IKEA, I called their customer services to try to have the pieces sent to us. They took our information and said someone would call us within 24 to 48 hours to "see what they would be able to do" for us.

So, since our local IKEA had some cribs in stock now, we decided to buy another new one. We figure once we get replacement parts from IKEA we can return one. Otherwise, if for some reason we can't get all the pieces, then we'll file a claim with FedEx for the cost of the crib (thankfully I declared a value for the shipment this time!). What could possibly go wrong? :)

Finally though, we have a crib all put together! Behold...

We still have to wash the bumper, the blanket, and the bedding, but at least we have it all ;)