Post by akraus2015 on Feb 26, 2017 16:00:05 GMT -5
I've been home napping/lounging since church. Just woke up from a nap...I didn't realize how long I slept!! H is doing the grocery shopping today (with very detailed instructions from me). Yay!
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Post by wannabmama on Feb 26, 2017 16:26:24 GMT -5
We had so much fun at brunch (virgin Bloody Mary not quite as fun as regular, but surprisingly satisfying nonetheless), then came home and I wanted to nap, but have too much work. MH went to gym and I'm trying to work...but warm fire, couch, puppy snuggles...😴
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
On the gifts/shower topic, I much prefer for people to buy off the registry. That's why we made it: To give direction in what we feel we need/want. I always buy off the registry. I might add in something not listed, but the main part is something they asked for. And I include gift receipts so they can return it and I tell them to return things if they don't use or want them. No hard feelings here.
If people want to buy me stuff not on the registry, I'm not immediately going to write it off. If it might be useful (especially if it's something they liked as a mom) I'll probably try it unless it doesn't work with our system. But if I don't want it, it's not our style, etc, it's going back. But I really judge people buying a different brand or type of something which is on the registry (like a car seat) because they feel they "know better". Just no to that.
All that said, I really dislike dictating things like "book instead of card", and diaper raffles are not a thing here (at least in my circles). But a registry serves a purpose.
Post by easilyunamused on Feb 26, 2017 17:28:24 GMT -5
BBB went well and I didn't buy anything. Her two year old son was in a decent mood as well, so we were able to go out to eat.
I'm at the dog park now, and it's super busy because it's 60 and sunny today. So many weirdos though. This 8 year old has no shoes on and is rolling around in the grass. You know, where the dogs pee and poop all over? Yuck
Post by wildflower810 on Feb 26, 2017 17:32:53 GMT -5
I've purchased non-registry items for people. Diaper paste comes to mind. For my sister I packed a whole box full of all the "stuff they don't tell you you need" crap. Like pads and tucks and gripe water. I'm not sure I would show up to a random shower with a box of pads, though!
Right now I'm wanting people to stop with the random gifts for this baby. We have approximately 50 bibs and used zero of them for DS1. Do not need 12 more.
I've purchased non-registry items for people. Diaper paste comes to mind. For my sister I packed a whole box full of all the "stuff they don't tell you you need" crap. Like pads and tucks and gripe water. I'm not sure I would show up to a random shower with a box of pads, though!
Right now I'm wanting people to stop with the random gifts for this baby. We have approximately 50 bibs and used zero of them for DS1. Do not need 12 more.
That box sounds super useful, I definitely sent H out for more pads like two days post partum
Gift receipts! I don't understand why everyone doesn't include them! That way it's easy to return the duplicates and stuff you don't need. As long as you include a gift receipt it doesn't matter if you buy off the registry.
I got some awesome stuff that wasn't on mine and some stuff that I didn't have a use for. And only 1 person included gift receipts.
On the gifts/shower topic, I much prefer for people to buy off the registry. That's why we made it: To give direction in what we feel we need/want. I always buy off the registry. I might add in something not listed, but the main part is something they asked for. And I include gift receipts so they can return it and I tell them to return things if they don't use or want them. No hard feelings here.
If people want to buy me stuff not on the registry, I'm not immediately going to write it off. If it might be useful (especially if it's something they liked as a mom) I'll probably try it unless it doesn't work with our system. But if I don't want it, it's not our style, etc, it's going back. But I really judge people buying a different brand or type of something which is on the registry (like a car seat) because they feel they "know better". Just no to that.
All that said, I really dislike dictating things like "book instead of card", and diaper raffles are not a thing here (at least in my circles). But a registry serves a purpose.
Wait. Tell me people don't actually do this?! Like, a onesie, maybe. But car seat?! Huh?
On the gifts/shower topic, I much prefer for people to buy off the registry. That's why we made it: To give direction in what we feel we need/want. I always buy off the registry. I might add in something not listed, but the main part is something they asked for. And I include gift receipts so they can return it and I tell them to return things if they don't use or want them. No hard feelings here.
If people want to buy me stuff not on the registry, I'm not immediately going to write it off. If it might be useful (especially if it's something they liked as a mom) I'll probably try it unless it doesn't work with our system. But if I don't want it, it's not our style, etc, it's going back. But I really judge people buying a different brand or type of something which is on the registry (like a car seat) because they feel they "know better". Just no to that.
All that said, I really dislike dictating things like "book instead of card", and diaper raffles are not a thing here (at least in my circles). But a registry serves a purpose.
Wait. Tell me people don't actually do this?! Like, a onesie, maybe. But car seat?! Huh?
Post by akraus2015 on Feb 26, 2017 18:23:29 GMT -5
My step mom bought nursery decor for the wall in O's bedroom that totally threw off my design idea/plan, so now I can't use the wall photos I bought. H told me to just hang what she bought, because it's actually cute and matches, and she'll obviously notice if we don't use it, but I am kind of bummed about not being able to use what I picked out. :/
Post by wildflower810 on Feb 26, 2017 18:24:00 GMT -5
Would not buy a different car seat unless I knew that the one that was picked was inherently wrong/unsafe (like a forward facing booster for an infant). Even then, it would be with some sort of explanation.
On the gifts/shower topic, I much prefer for people to buy off the registry. That's why we made it: To give direction in what we feel we need/want. I always buy off the registry. I might add in something not listed, but the main part is something they asked for. And I include gift receipts so they can return it and I tell them to return things if they don't use or want them. No hard feelings here.
If people want to buy me stuff not on the registry, I'm not immediately going to write it off. If it might be useful (especially if it's something they liked as a mom) I'll probably try it unless it doesn't work with our system. But if I don't want it, it's not our style, etc, it's going back. But I really judge people buying a different brand or type of something which is on the registry (like a car seat) because they feel they "know better". Just no to that.
All that said, I really dislike dictating things like "book instead of card", and diaper raffles are not a thing here (at least in my circles). But a registry serves a purpose.
Wait. Tell me people don't actually do this?! Like, a onesie, maybe. But car seat?! Huh?
Just got back from a fundraiser selling baked goods for Planned Parenthood at a brewery. Lots of yummy treats and there were so many babies everywhere.
Would not buy a different car seat unless I knew that the one that was picked was inherently wrong/unsafe (like a forward facing booster for an infant). Even then, it would be with some sort of explanation.
But then wouldn't you just pick something else from the registry? There are so many options and preferences, I would never make a big purchase decision like that for someone.
I was annoyed when a friend picked out and bought vitamins for my husband...
Post by akraus2015 on Feb 26, 2017 18:50:16 GMT -5
FFSC: I just went into Target wearing the foam flip flops they give you at the nail salon. I did, however, go straight to the shoes and buy a pair of real flips that I immediately put on my feet and then paid for.
Post by mustloveerica on Feb 26, 2017 18:55:13 GMT -5
H made buffalo chicken wings for dinner. And he went to go get beer for himself and when he came back he had ice cream for me too! I just love him so much ❤
Would not buy a different car seat unless I knew that the one that was picked was inherently wrong/unsafe (like a forward facing booster for an infant). Even then, it would be with some sort of explanation.
But then wouldn't you just pick something else from the registry? There are so many options and preferences, I would never make a big purchase decision like that for someone.
I was annoyed when a friend picked out and bought vitamins for my husband...
Maybe? Yeah, vitamins are weird, anything that's very specific is also weird. I've gifted handmade potholders at a wedding shower after knowing their colors. It depends on my relationship with the person, really.
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