Haha don't worry broadwaymama, it is not possible to tell sex from the profile shots they give you. During the actual test, ask them to tell you when to look away.
Since this is my first time as on team green I didn't know they don't give you all the pictures! With my other two I was handed pictures that basically looked like they were sitting on the camera lol. That eases my mind a bit! Thank you!
shoogars oh my! That is rude!! Freezer meals or meals in general would be nice. Last time I spent a day making freezer meals and it was really nice to have them for a couple weeks. I'm hoping to do that again this time!
Haha don't worry broadwaymama , it is not possible to tell sex from the profile shots they give you. During the actual test, ask them to tell you when to look away.
Since this is my first time as on team green I didn't know they don't give you all the pictures! With my other two I was handed pictures that basically looked like they were sitting on the camera lol. That eases my mind a bit! Thank you!
We were only given printouts of 4 shots total and 2 of them were of a penis. We knew we were having a boy at 11 weeks thanks to cfDNA testing so I really wasn't that excited about the penis. I was like "uh.... thanks?" But they DID ask if we wanted to know gender first, so I'm sure they would have found alternative images to give us if we had said no.
I'm not big on showers for 2nd babies, personally o wouldn't want one. What I would want is for people to bring meals once baby is born! Not stay for a visit, but drop off a meal. After DD2 was born, my SIL brought a meal over ( after I had cooked and we had already eaten dinner). I was thinking, "cool...I put it in the fridge for tomorrow..." Nope. She brought her whole family of 5 and sat down, dirties my dishes and they ate the food. And rookie their leftovers and left dirty dishes for us. Rude. She is not invited over after this one.
I've been looking for some new clothes for this LO. I don't need a ton because DD2 is also a June baby, but I thinks she deserves some clothes of her own. I'm getting frustrated. Why are cats for girls and puppies for boys? I hate cats, I love dogs. I found a cute boys are from carter's with puppies, it's turquoise blue and so cute, but it says "Mommy's little Guy". Why do they have to put words on it?!?
Also, after much obsessing and price watching, I finally ordered a Jujube BFF of of Diapers.com and got to use a 25% off code. I am very excited.
Those "cute" phrases on baby clothes annoy me. I just got an email ad from Target with a onesie that says "Eligible bachelor." No thanks.
Post by 2dogs2kids on Jan 27, 2016 14:27:42 GMT -5
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who loathes words on baby clothes! I am very particular about what DS wears and it drives MIL crazy. She won't buy anything for him unless I'm there. I also can't stand that everything (clothes, water bottles, lunch boxes, shoes, etc) has to have a character on it! I just wanted a plain water bottle for DS nope nonexistent. Sorry. Rant over.
I'm not big on showers for 2nd babies, personally o wouldn't want one. What I would want is for people to bring meals once baby is born! Not stay for a visit, but drop off a meal. After DD2 was born, my SIL brought a meal over ( after I had cooked and we had already eaten dinner). I was thinking, "cool...I put it in the fridge for tomorrow..." Nope. She brought her whole family of 5 and sat down, dirties my dishes and they ate the food. And rookie their leftovers and left dirty dishes for us. Rude. She is not invited over after this one.
I've been looking for some new clothes for this LO. I don't need a ton because DD2 is also a June baby, but I thinks she deserves some clothes of her own. I'm getting frustrated. Why are cats for girls and puppies for boys? I hate cats, I love dogs. I found a cute boys are from carter's with puppies, it's turquoise blue and so cute, but it says "Mommy's little Guy". Why do they have to put words on it?!?
Also, after much obsessing and price watching, I finally ordered a Jujube BFF of of Diapers.com and got to use a 25% off code. I am very excited.
Those "cute" phrases on baby clothes annoy me. I just got an email ad from Target with a onesie that says "Eligible bachelor." No thanks.
Ugh, this is my pet peeve as well! I already received a shirt as a gift from my MIL that says "Future Ladies Man". I'm planning on dumping it directly into the "donate" bin.
Post by broadwaymama on Jan 27, 2016 14:35:10 GMT -5
I don't like all sorts of sayings on kids clothes either! I am also pretty anti character unless it's for something specific or a specific occasion...going to Sesame Street live?! Sure you rock that Elmo shirt! Otherwise I'm not a fan
shoogars, so much yes to why the eff are dogs for boys and cats for girls?! We're doing a puppy-themed nursery for our team greeners, and it's really frustrating. I'm naturally drawn to things with puppies on them, but you're so right, they're all geared specifically toward boys it seems. So much blue.
I need to find a swim lesson to do with my DS this spring birdhut. I'm also dreading buying a maternity swimsuit though since I'm guessing at 2 it'll need to be a Mommy and me class!
shoogars , so much yes to why the eff are dogs for boys and cats for girls?! We're doing a puppy-themed nursery for our team greeners, and it's really frustrating. I'm naturally drawn to things with puppies on them, but you're so right, they're all geared specifically toward boys it seems. So much blue.
This is probably why I thought that all dogs were boys and all cats were girls when I was a kid!
And add me to the list who doesn't like words and characters on clothing. I don't mind it occasionally, but MIL is of the mindset that everything must have a picture or words on it, so while I appreciate all the clothing she has bought for DS a lot of it ends up being exchanged because it "didn't fit him quite right."
birdhut, That's tough because it's probably all how the person on the invite worded it. I always think it's super tacky when people throw diaper parties or showers for themselves, especially for a second baby. My sister and friend are INSISTING on doing a dinner or sprinkle for this baby, I keep telling them no. I finally agreed if they only invited my 6-8 best friends who have been bothering me about what I need anyways, and if we all just meet at a restaurant and they write something about not needing to bring a gift, that way it can more just be a celebration for baby girl rather than an expectation to bring gifts, and no one has to do anything. I still feel unsure about it all though.
As someone who prides myself on "etiquette," and who abhors subsequent baby showers in most situations, I am surprisingly unfazed by the diaper request at a Sprinkle. I wish more people would do something like that (request a baby toiletry, or a book, or diapers) when they decide to have a subsequent Shower or a "Sprinkle." Something small and inexpensive, but still thoughtful and helpful.
I attended a Sprinkle where frozen meals were requested for the family to enjoy while the mom recuperated immediately after the birth. I thought that was great. I've also attended a Sprinkle where no special request was made. In that case, I ended up purchasing clothing because I didn't know what else to get and didn't want to show up empty handed. Diapers can be obtained inexpensively, and it is actually more convenient to buy a $10 pack of diapers than to try to figure out what to gift at a Sprinkle.
babyzebra my DS is the same way-he's obsessed with my makeup and wants to take my brushes and brush his hair with them (with the makeup brushes). It's annoying but pretty cute, too. He's also so cuddly and sensitive, we keep joking that our girl is going to be independent and a tomboy while DS is such a Momma's boy!
@shoogers OMG that is so rude! I always try to be very brief or even purposefully be in a hurry and text them that I left the meal on the doorstep. Honestly, unless it's someone I'm super close with (that I know would be happy for me to come over and hang out for a while, that's the most helpful!) I was so thankful that we got lots of meals from people in our church, but I also got exhausted making small talk with people I didn't know that well, although I was grateful for the people, don't get me wrong.
YAY! I got a Jujube BFF too and am so excited about it! I probably don't want to know the price you paid because I didn't get a good sale Got mine on Amazon.
I also agree on the not liking characters or sayings on shirts. I am a fan of more adult looking baby clothes-stripes, solid colors with pockets, baby jeans/leggings. Basically I love Baby Gap but they're way too expensive. I do have a lot of the Carter's things without words on them.
Sorry, I should have replied to everyone in one post rather than writing 4-5 posts as I caught up!!
I don't like all sorts of sayings on kids clothes either! I am also pretty anti character unless it's for something specific or a specific occasion...going to Sesame Street live?! Sure you rock that Elmo shirt! Otherwise I'm not a fan
I agree, but I"m learning that I need to get over this. DS is 4 and has recently found a couple of characters he loves and he begs for shirts from them and they make him really happy, and really easy to get dressed in the morning. My child's happiness is more important than what is on his shirt (at this age....when he's 16 and wants something inappropriate - whole other ballgame).
shoogars, I missed your post on the last page. That's so rude, and is very similar to what my ILs did after DS was born. They came in from out of town the weekend after he was born and brought us dinner, which was great, but then left all the dishes for us to clean up. I'm not a crier usually and I totally cried that night. lol
shoogars, I missed your post on the last page. That's so rude, and is very similar to what my ILs did after DS was born. They came in from out of town the weekend after he was born and brought us dinner, which was great, but then left all the dishes for us to clean up. I'm not a crier usually and I totally cried that night. lol
IL's can be so rude! Your story reminds me of my MIL. She and her parents and her husband showed up mid-afternoon when DD1 was 6 days old. DH was working. Upon coming into my house she announced they would be spending the night. I only had one guest room so she and SFIL were on the couch (he was handicapped). DH had an evening meeting he had to go to, so I was stuck with a bunch of inlaws and a tiny baby who didn't sleep and was struggling with nursing. By hey ate my food, left dishes for me, and unwrapped my sleeping newborn.
Then she wrote DH a long letter about how unwelcoming I am, I always disappear with the baby (it's called nursing in private) and from then on he could bring he baby to her house an hour away and I could stay home.
shoogars, I missed your post on the last page. That's so rude, and is very similar to what my ILs did after DS was born. They came in from out of town the weekend after he was born and brought us dinner, which was great, but then left all the dishes for us to clean up. I'm not a crier usually and I totally cried that night. lol
IL's can be so rude! Your story reminds me of my MIL. She and her parents and her husband showed up mid-afternoon when DD1 was 6 days old. DH was working. Upon coming into my house she announced they would be spending the night. I only had one guest room so she and SFIL were on the couch (he was handicapped). DH had an evening meeting he had to go to, so I was stuck with a bunch of inlaws and a tiny baby who didn't sleep and was struggling with nursing. By hey ate my food, left dishes for me, and unwrapped my sleeping newborn.
Then she wrote DH a long letter about how unwelcoming I am, I always disappear with the baby (it's called nursing in private) and from then on he could bring he baby to her house an hour away and I could stay home.
shoogars , I missed your post on the last page. That's so rude, and is very similar to what my ILs did after DS was born. They came in from out of town the weekend after he was born and brought us dinner, which was great, but then left all the dishes for us to clean up. I'm not a crier usually and I totally cried that night. lol
IL's can be so rude! Your story reminds me of my MIL. She and her parents and her husband showed up mid-afternoon when DD1 was 6 days old. DH was working. Upon coming into my house she announced they would be spending the night. I only had one guest room so she and SFIL were on the couch (he was handicapped). DH had an evening meeting he had to go to, so I was stuck with a bunch of inlaws and a tiny baby who didn't sleep and was struggling with nursing. By hey ate my food, left dishes for me, and unwrapped my sleeping newborn.
Then she wrote DH a long letter about how unwelcoming I am, I always disappear with the baby (it's called nursing in private) and from then on he could bring he baby to her house an hour away and I could stay home.
Holy shit!! When I hear stories like this I always wonder how a MIL can forget what it's like to have a newborn. Even if they do forget, how is it possible to not exercise common sense and realize that this is not even remotely acceptable?!?
My ILs can be pretty oblivious, but they do mean well and try to do the right thing. They just sometimes miss the mark. That up there? That's just terrible!
shoogars , I missed your post on the last page. That's so rude, and is very similar to what my ILs did after DS was born. They came in from out of town the weekend after he was born and brought us dinner, which was great, but then left all the dishes for us to clean up. I'm not a crier usually and I totally cried that night. lol
IL's can be so rude! Your story reminds me of my MIL. She and her parents and her husband showed up mid-afternoon when DD1 was 6 days old. DH was working. Upon coming into my house she announced they would be spending the night. I only had one guest room so she and SFIL were on the couch (he was handicapped). DH had an evening meeting he had to go to, so I was stuck with a bunch of inlaws and a tiny baby who didn't sleep and was struggling with nursing. By hey ate my food, left dishes for me, and unwrapped my sleeping newborn.
Then she wrote DH a long letter about how unwelcoming I am, I always disappear with the baby (it's called nursing in private) and from then on he could bring he baby to her house an hour away and I could stay home.
OMG! Im so sorry you had to deal with this! This is giving me flashbacks to when DS was born though! MIL actually made a comment to me the other day that when DS was born I would even let her near him. She also told me you don't have to breastfeed the new baby we will buy formula for you if you can't afford it!
The art for the baby's room just arrived. I'm so excited. We had the room painted but don't have anything else -- except now we have art! I'm obsessed.
Post by ArgyleEnigma on Jan 27, 2016 17:02:56 GMT -5
Sorry to butt in with a new topic, but I am about to apply for a conference that will happen when baby's about 2.5 months old, and I am getting cold feet.
Conference is not driving distance (6-7 hours by plane), so baby wouldn't come. It's 3-4 days, but I could chicken out and only come the day I present.
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