{Almost} Friday Randoms!

[ginabini]

What's shakin' ladies?

[ginabini]

I just officially registered to give birth at the hospital... and there's a car seat in my living room. Things have gotten alllll kinds of real all of a sudden!

[housecarder]

I bought a cute dress at Walmart that will work as a maternity dress for Easter. Now to decide on boots or sandals to go with it.

[housecarder]

What do you ladies think? Boots or sandals? I'll be pairing it with a pink cardigan.

[cabbagecabbage]

Pettiness+hormones=petty rage

My Grandmother-in-law (who raised my husband so she's like a MIL in many ways) is SO sure this baby is a boy. H's brother has 2 girls and we have 1, so I get it. It would be exciting especially since this is probably the last great grandkid. But she's so cocky that I've started wishing for a girl this week. Plus, it's ONE week to the AS. Just hold on Grandma. You'll find put soon enough. I know that my anger level is extremely irrational.

If it's a boy, I'm already dreading the fugly discount baby clothes. My husband told me she was talking about buying an infant suit at Sam's club. Please don't, Grams.

So, if anyone has recommendations for cute baby boys clothes (no words, no decals, no sports, no camo, not all dark and drab, can you tell I hate boy clothes?) I'm all ears. I might need them next week or my in-laws will be dressing my kid like a tiny businessman.

[cabbagecabbage]

Mar 3, 2016 10:21:28 GMT -5 housecarder said:

What do you ladies think? Boots or sandals? I'll be pairing it with a pink cardigan.

Like, cowgirl boots? I bet that would be so cute! Sandals would totally work too.

[tootsie]

Cute, housecarder! I think I would decide on shoes based on the weather. I'd personally go with sandals.

[ginabini]

Mar 3, 2016 10:09:31 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I bought a cute dress at Walmart that will work as a maternity dress for Easter. Now to decide on boots or sandals to go with it.

Holy cow... Easter is in like 3 weeks, isn't it?! How the hell did that happen..

[housecarder]

cabbagecabbage I like little suits for special occasions but I try to steer clear of super dark. DS looks so good in pastel blue.

This is what he wore to my brothers wedding last summer.

[housecarder]

Mar 3, 2016 10:33:06 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Mar 3, 2016 10:09:31 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I bought a cute dress at Walmart that will work as a maternity dress for Easter. Now to decide on boots or sandals to go with it.

Holy cow... Easter is in like 3 weeks, isn't it?! How the hell did that happen..

I know! I saw suits and dresses at the store and had to look up when it was. DS got super excited that I let him pick out an outfit for himself.

[cabbagecabbage]

housecarder that's cute, especially for a wedding. I know GMIL and she will buy anything on clearance and has the weirdest taste. She's 80-something so her tastes are, uh, different.

[housecarder]

Mar 3, 2016 10:28:32 GMT -5 tootsie said:

Cute, housecarder! I think I would decide on shoes based on the weather. I'd personally go with sandals.

I was thinking sandals too because my feet and calves have swollen so my brown boots currently don't zip up all the way and I'd hate to buy new ones for one event. Although it snowed today so I may have to go cowboy boots if this weather stays.

[housecarder]

Mar 3, 2016 10:36:21 GMT -5 cabbagecabbage said:

housecarder that's cute, especially for a wedding. I know GMIL and she will buy anything on clearance and has the weirdest taste. She's 80-something so her tastes are, uh, different.

We had a similar problem with DD and her dad's mom. Bonnets with lace and crocheted dresses with frilly layered skirts.

[cabbagecabbage]

That reminds me of the most hideous baby romper we got from a great-aunt. It was from a craft fair and the itchiest polyester with lace trim, like it itched my hand to touch it. It had a matching Blossom hat with the flipped brim and attached huge flower.

When we get further along, we'll have to start a WTF gifts thread.

[Ray]

cabbagecabbage - I feel you. There are actually a LOT of really cute little boys clothes, I've been finding a lot at Walmart, or if you're fanceh and like blowing money Gap has baby clothes to. Die. For. As does Tommy Hilfiger

[Ray]

A johovah's witness lady came to my door this am to spread the news of Christ. Thank you, I realize you are called to evangelize but I'm a catholic school teacher.

Then she saw my bump and asked if it was a boy or girl. When I told her she went " :::wink::: at least it's a good excuse to try again"

? I mean, I realize I kind of was hoping for a girl at first. But I'm super pumped about my little boy now, and how does she know what we were hoping for? Why does a boy have to be a bad thing?

Weirdness

[jewelsofthenile]

Mar 3, 2016 9:49:30 GMT -5 ginabini said:

I just officially registered to give birth at the hospital... and there's a car seat in my living room. Things have gotten alllll kinds of real all of a sudden!

It now being March has some how made July seem a whole lot closer to me. I probably need to start thinking and planning for this new baby. I have had a very i got plenty of time attitude up to this point.

[housecarder]

Mar 3, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5 Ray said:

A johovah's witness lady came to my door this am to spread the news of Christ. Thank you, I realize you are called to evangelize but I'm a catholic school teacher.

Then she saw my bump and asked if it was a boy or girl. When I told her she went " :::wink::: at least it's a good excuse to try again"

? I mean, I realize I kind of was hoping for a girl at first. But I'm super pumped about my little boy now, and how does she know what we were hoping for? Why does a boy have to be a bad thing?

Weirdness

I always wanted a boy first. And then I couldn't imagine life without DD first. But DS is my baby and my time with him is amazing too.

I think that it's a shame people judge a child's worth on their sex. If you want to try again it should be because you want more kids not because you want a specific sex.

[housecarder]

Mar 3, 2016 11:30:30 GMT -5 jewelsofthenile said:

Mar 3, 2016 9:49:30 GMT -5 ginabini said:

I just officially registered to give birth at the hospital... and there's a car seat in my living room. Things have gotten alllll kinds of real all of a sudden!

It now being March has some how made July seem a whole lot closer to me. I probably need to start thinking and planning for this new baby. I have had a very i got plenty of time attitude up to this point.

As of yesterday I only have 15 weeks until the girls arrive. 15!!!

I can't wait to meet them, but that seems too soon!

[Ray]

Mar 3, 2016 11:32:45 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Mar 3, 2016 11:30:30 GMT -5 jewelsofthenile said:

It now being March has some how made July seem a whole lot closer to me. I probably need to start thinking and planning for this new baby. I have had a very i got plenty of time attitude up to this point.

As of yesterday I only have 15 weeks until the girls arrive. 15!!!

I can't wait to meet them, but that seems too soon!

This seems insane to me!!!

[glaze]

Mar 3, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5 Ray said:

A johovah's witness lady came to my door this am to spread the news of Christ. Thank you, I realize you are called to evangelize but I'm a catholic school teacher.

Then she saw my bump and asked if it was a boy or girl. When I told her she went " :::wink::: at least it's a good excuse to try again"

? I mean, I realize I kind of was hoping for a girl at first. But I'm super pumped about my little boy now, and how does she know what we were hoping for? Why does a boy have to be a bad thing?

Weirdness

I got that same remark from a stranger when I was pregnant with DS. It made me so angry especially because when she asked I happily exclaimed a boy. I was like wtf is wrong with a boy? I think some people assume all women want a little girl and all men want a little boy and that's where that remark comes from but that's not always the case. Keep your mouth shut people!

[glaze]

housecarder 15 weeks! That's so crazy. Love the dress too by the way, the pink and teal looks so pretty. I would go sandals but I'm lazy when pregnant and sandals are just comfier!

[tootsie]

Mar 3, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5 Ray said:

A johovah's witness lady came to my door this am to spread the news of Christ. Thank you, I realize you are called to evangelize but I'm a catholic school teacher.

Then she saw my bump and asked if it was a boy or girl. When I told her she went " :::wink::: at least it's a good excuse to try again"

? I mean, I realize I kind of was hoping for a girl at first. But I'm super pumped about my little boy now, and how does she know what we were hoping for? Why does a boy have to be a bad thing?

Weirdness

I hate this shit. When I told my coworkers I'm having another girl I got, "oh no, is your H ok?" and "Well are you going to try for a boy?" How about FUCK OFF. 

[tootsie]

Would y'all eat a cooked sausage that has been in the fridge for a week? Or maybe a week and a couple days? Asking for a friend...

[cavewmn]

People better not dare ask if we are sad about what we are having. It took us this long to just have one. We will be officially one and done.

cabbagecabbage, Imagine fabric saved from 70's and later. Every cutesy embroidery picture from pinterest. Throw it together and that is what my mother is making for Pumpkins blanket.......I am scared and weirdly interested in how this turns out. It is sweet she is making baby a blanket but I don't know why my mother can't keep it simple.

[katelou]

Mar 3, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5 Ray said:

A johovah's witness lady came to my door this am to spread the news of Christ. Thank you, I realize you are called to evangelize but I'm a catholic school teacher.

Then she saw my bump and asked if it was a boy or girl. When I told her she went " :::wink::: at least it's a good excuse to try again"

? I mean, I realize I kind of was hoping for a girl at first. But I'm super pumped about my little boy now, and how does she know what we were hoping for? Why does a boy have to be a bad thing?

Weirdness

I hate that for you! Why do people think families are only perfect if they have a boy and a girl? I know two people with 4 boys and they get this constantly. I think a house full of boys sounds like a lot of fun!

[TnT10]

Mar 3, 2016 11:25:44 GMT -5 Ray said:

cabbagecabbage - I feel you. There are actually a LOT of really cute little boys clothes, I've been finding a lot at Walmart, or if you're fanceh and like blowing money Gap has baby clothes to. Die. For. As does Tommy Hilfiger

Gap is SO dangerous for kid's clothes!  I bought a jean jacket for DD though and was able to use it for her first fall, spring, and then fall again last year.  Good thing because I paid forty fricken dollars for it!  It will sadly be too small for this spring though, boo!  

[acorn99]

Mar 3, 2016 10:24:15 GMT -5 cabbagecabbage said:

Pettiness+hormones=petty rage

My Grandmother-in-law (who raised my husband so she's like a MIL in many ways) is SO sure this baby is a boy. H's brother has 2 girls and we have 1, so I get it. It would be exciting especially since this is probably the last great grandkid. But she's so cocky that I've started wishing for a girl this week. Plus, it's ONE week to the AS. Just hold on Grandma. You'll find put soon enough. I know that my anger level is extremely irrational.

If it's a boy, I'm already dreading the fugly discount baby clothes. My husband told me she was talking about buying an infant suit at Sam's club. Please don't, Grams.

So, if anyone has recommendations for cute baby boys clothes (no words, no decals, no sports, no camo, not all dark and drab, can you tell I hate boy clothes?) I'm all ears. I might need them next week or my in-laws will be dressing my kid like a tiny businessman.

I dont get this. They think you will be dressing him in suits all the time? They sound fucking weird. I have never put J in a suit. When the need arose to look a little nicer, there are much better options. 

I have bought the majority of J's clothes from Carters. They have a lot of bright, happy stuff that is great for active little boys. I also occasionally get stuff from walmart because cheap and convenient.  

[tikoberry99]

Mar 3, 2016 10:21:28 GMT -5 housecarder said:

What do you ladies think? Boots or sandals? I'll be pairing it with a pink cardigan.

I vote sandals. 

[tikoberry99]

Mar 3, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5 Ray said:

A johovah's witness lady came to my door this am to spread the news of Christ. Thank you, I realize you are called to evangelize but I'm a catholic school teacher.

Then she saw my bump and asked if it was a boy or girl. When I told her she went " :::wink::: at least it's a good excuse to try again"

? I mean, I realize I kind of was hoping for a girl at first. But I'm super pumped about my little boy now, and how does she know what we were hoping for? Why does a boy have to be a bad thing?

Weirdness

OMG I would have been soooo annoyed! My irrational pregnancy brain would have freaked out b/c our only other embryo is also a boy, so no girls here and I probably would have just bitched her out about not knowing people personal stories and to keep her opinions to herself. Grrrrrr.