I definitely side-eye some things on registries (both wedding and baby). But I'm very minimalist and go for practical items over decorative things. I can't wait to see what ends up on my sister's wedding registry. Her fiance is still not a grown-up at 29. When he said he wanted their engagement photos on a monster truck, he was serious. (Neither of them do any kind of truck driving or watch it ever.)
Post by ladytiffany24 on Feb 24, 2017 11:57:23 GMT -5
I'm a second time mom. My first is a girl and this is a boy. I originally started my registry just to keep track of the things I needed and to get the completion discounts. Then I found out 2 different groups of people were throwing me showers completely without my prompting/asking/expecting. So I admittedly added a few things that I don't really need but just want. FFFC?
I know someone who did a FULL registry for her second wedding even though she kept most of the shower gifts when she and her first H split and her and her new H had been living together for a couple years with a fully stocked house before the wedding. By FULL I mean 270+ items for over $12K in total gifts on the list.
I did a full registry for my second wedding but my first wedding I didn't have one at all did not have that much on it... We had some stuff from our first homes so it was mostly things we would like to have like higher end towels, baking sheets, butcher block. In the end our favourite gift was cash and now that is what I give people haha.
Normally I wouldn't have cared at all that a registry was that large. It was mainly because the registry for the first wedding was just as big and I was highly annoyed because the gift I gave her the first time was one of the ones she didn't bother taking with her so she had registered for the exact same item again. Combined with the fact that there were both bridal showers and Jack& Jill parties for both weddings.
I'm waiting for my belly button to pop out and then I'll know that the baby is fully cooked. Only half joking.
Mines out at the top but not the bottom if that makes sense. But when I laugh it pops all the way out. DH thinks it's the coolest thing ever.
Also I was ladyscaping with a mirror recently and realized my linea nigra goes all the way to my love muffin....awkward.
Ha, how interesting!
It bugs the hell out of me that my linea nigra isn't straight. It shifts to one side (right at my navel ring hole, which also bugs me) above belly button, then picks up from the other side below.
We usually eat at our dining table. I like for us to talk about our days during dinner. *snip*
+1 It's how I was raised too. My mom wouldn't even allow a book at the table. Dh has gotten used to it esp after having kids. I'll ask the same question to my 2 yo each day: how was DC? and he answers "the kids!".
We usually eat at our dining table. I like for us to talk about our days during dinner. *snip*
+1 It's how I was raised too. My mom wouldn't even allow a book at the table. Dh has gotten used to it esp after having kids. I'll ask the same question to my 2 yo each day: how was DC? and he answers "the kids!".
Same here. My mom always asked us about our days (good part, bad part, etc). No phones, books, etc at the table. I want to do the same with my kids. H is on board.
We usually eat at our dining table. I like for us to talk about our days during dinner. *snip*
+1 It's how I was raised too. My mom wouldn't even allow a book at the table. Dh has gotten used to it esp after having kids. I'll ask the same question to my 2 yo each day: how was DC? and he answers "the kids!".
I always ask my 2 year old "did you have a good day?" To which I get "um... no" 😂
Mines out at the top but not the bottom if that makes sense. But when I laugh it pops all the way out. DH thinks it's the coolest thing ever.
Also I was ladyscaping with a mirror recently and realized my linea nigra goes all the way to my love muffin....awkward.
Ha, how interesting!
It bugs the hell out of me that my linea nigra isn't straight. It shifts to one side (right at my navel ring hole, which also bugs me) above belly button, then picks up from the other side below.
Mine goes to the side too. Almost like it wanted to go around my belly button. The curve bugs the hell out of me!!! Must be straight!!!
I know that the rage periods are probably called for, but please keep an eye on it. My prenatal (and postpartum) depression with DS1 was diagnosed due to constant rage with everyone, not just H, and every little thing setting me off
Yep. My PPD with DS had crazy rage. And also despondent crying, but the rage at my baby was what made me get back on meds.
Post by silvermelody on Feb 24, 2017 12:25:51 GMT -5
BabyStandish I did an amazon registry for this baby and my office threw me a shower and so did my best friends. It was all smaller stuff or things that had worn out. Biggest items were the crib mattress and a new changing table pad.
We got a lot of clothes (not on registry but needed) and swaddle blankets along with those items. My mom bought the most expensive stuff.
Re eating, pre kid we ate at our coffee table with the tv every night. Once ds was old enough to eat/go in high chair, we started eating at our kitchen table (we don't have a formal dining room) and do 99% of the time - we aim for no tv and no phones although h occasionally reaches for his still.
mustloveerica yay for NST. Don't be afraid to have them buzz the babies awake. N used to always sleep through mine
They offered to. Said they'd do that in 5 more minutes if they weren't awake. But when the nurse walked out DH started singing to them and they woke up. I even drank a bunch of orange juice right before. Usually they have a party after OJ. Not today...stinkers.
Post by silvermelody on Feb 24, 2017 12:34:50 GMT -5
Also I grew up doing family dinners around the table, no tv no books, talk to each other. We'll start doing that when the kids are older.
And this baby is a different gender re: second registry. We're pretty minimalist and still have all the big stuff from DS (crib, travel system, changing table, high chair). Along with a lot of toys that I saved. His RNP got mildew though so it got tossed
+1 It's how I was raised too. My mom wouldn't even allow a book at the table. Dh has gotten used to it esp after having kids. I'll ask the same question to my 2 yo each day: how was DC? and he answers "the kids!".
Same here. My mom always asked us about our days (good part, bad part, etc). No phones, books, etc at the table. I want to do the same with my kids. H is on board.
Funny answer from your son!
I think once DS is older we'll probably move to family dinners at the table. We always had dinner at the table together growing up and I like to do so. It just never felt necessary for just MH and I. Especially when I would get home from work late and he'd go to bed so much earlier than I would so we used dinner time as time to catch up on shows we watch together.
It bugs the hell out of me that my linea nigra isn't straight. It shifts to one side (right at my navel ring hole, which also bugs me) above belly button, then picks up from the other side below.
Mine goes to the side too. Almost like it wanted to go around my belly button. The curve bugs the hell out of me!!! Must be straight!!!
Mine was also crooked. It took a while for it to start to fade too so don't worry if it doesn't start to disappear immediately. Scrubbing with a loufa in the shower seems to have helped.
Post by mustloveerica on Feb 24, 2017 12:51:04 GMT -5
Can I also take the opportunity to brag that my belly is as big as a 40 week singleton pregnancy and I still don't have a single stretch mark? (Knocks on wood)
We didn't even own a kitchen table until we bought the house. DS was like 15 months already. We ate at the coffee table and he sat in his high chair.
We have a table, but it's in the garage now and we eat at a coffee table on the floor. I get to eat dinner in peace because my kid can sit down, stand up, and bop around while we eat.
Mine goes to the side too. Almost like it wanted to go around my belly button. The curve bugs the hell out of me!!! Must be straight!!!
Mine was also crooked. It took a while for it to start to fade too so don't worry if it doesn't start to disappear immediately. Scrubbing with a loufa in the shower seems to have helped.
I was wondering how long it would take to go away. Hm.
Can I also take the opportunity to brag that my belly is as big as a 40 week singleton pregnancy and I still don't have a single stretch mark? (Knocks on wood)
You can, but, as a warning, they may pop up after you deliver..
Can I also take the opportunity to brag that my belly is as big as a 40 week singleton pregnancy and I still don't have a single stretch mark? (Knocks on wood)
You can, but, as a warning, they may pop up after you deliver..
Get your bad ju-ju out of here!!
Jk. They'll go smashingly with my freshman 50 stretch marks 😁
So the annoying PM traveled this week to see some of our business sponsors. She flew back yesterday, so I know she's back today. She said she would be in the office today. Instead, she declined a meeting and is not on our IM system and no response to any emails so far.
I'm cool with her taking a day off, but don't say you're in the office and then be unresponsive. Especially because if I did that, she would have my head.
PirateCat - Follow-up from yesterday: Google Photos did an update in the past few months and you can sort newest to oldest now! My problem is solved. They do also have an app.
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