Will likely be doing NB size...my son was swimming in his 0-3 month outfit on the way home (6.5 lbs) and I anticipate lil' bro won't be much bigger. Still looking for a good and affordable option
@itsfine I just spent an hour on Aliexpress. I'm team green, and I have never until this moment wanted to know the sex of my baby. I have an outfit for dd for summer in my cart in her size and 0-3 month size because I weirdly have just now become a person who wants to dress her (potential) daughters in matching adorable outfits. I want to buy it so much, but it is so stupid!
I say buy it! If you end up having a boy you can resell the outfit on the AliExpress resale site and get your money back!
If you aren't interested I can give you the name of the Ali kids/baby Facebook page. You won't be disappointed
I saw this on Etsy and have been thinking about getting it as a coming home outfit. I may order it short sleeve though, since he'll be here hopefully late May/early June.
This has been so helpful to read through! I'm definitely thinking my little girl will do just fine in a newborn size going home outfit. I think this is really cute:
@Ahutch428 just curious... how do you plan to strap her in to the carseat? We have some super soft bamboo bunting/gowns but I only used them at home with my twins.
I have a couple options. Being team green I brought two outfits with me last time. I had no idea what baby sizes meant and even though my son was 8lb 12oz 3 mths was way too big. I'll get newborn this time.
Such cute outfits! Given that going home will literally be crossing the street, I'll probably just have DH grab something depending on the baby's size and the temperature. Boring, I know!
And for reference - DD was over 8 lbs and long at birth, and still went home in newborn sized clothes since she'd lost a bit of weight (8 oz) and swam in a 0-3 sleeper.
@michaela0704 I had a similar one for DD. We just bunched it up and put the strap between her legs. @JAGinMI same here! They made diaper changes so much easier!
@michaela0704, @MKRLTX- Seconding @Ahutch428 's pic above, it's super easy to put them in the car seat in the gown b/c the gowns are long and flexible. My DD wore gowns almost exclusively during the day the first few weeks and it was so easy. I couldn't stand outfits with buttons b/c I never seemed able to get the buttons to match up.
For those of you who've ordered from AliExpress- have you ever encountered any problems other than the possible longer shipping times? DH thinks it's shady lol.
For those of you who've ordered from AliExpress- have you ever encountered any problems other than the possible longer shipping times? DH thinks it's shady lol.
Just order one thing and test it. That was my plan, but I couldn't decide which outfit to get so I spent $40 for 6 things. But if you just spent $5 and free shipping it's not really much of a loss I think. I'm a little nervous about what will actually show up though. Lol
For those of you who've ordered from AliExpress- have you ever encountered any problems other than the possible longer shipping times? DH thinks it's shady lol.
I've never had any issues. All products that I've ordered, which has been a lot, have all been exactly what I've ordered. You just need to read size charts as some things run different then US sizes. I have never had to wait a full 60 days either. Most I've waited is 30 days.
@jennas312 I actually had it made special, I found the bow on Etsy and then bought the plain hot pink gown on zulily and took it to a local lady who added her name in the same fabric as the bow.
you can find blank gowns on amazon (I couldn't find hot pink though)
@jennas312 I would just wear the hospital gown they give you along with maybe a robe and slippers or socks if you get cold. I have seen gowns for labor that you can buy, but it is just going to get gross anyway, so I personally wouldn't bother. If you want one though, I would check with your hospital or birthing center first. They might have a preference about what you wear for the sake of iv access or something else.
Eta- I did wear my bra and panties until it was time to push, because I am super uncomfortable without them. So if you are like that too it might be worth throwing a sports bra or something and panties you don't care about ruining in your bag in case you are wearing something less comfy our that you care about when you head to the hospital.
I wore the normal hospital gown. My water broke so panties were gone when I arrived. I honestly have no idea what happened to my bra. I remember a nurse unsnapping the top part of my gown before that last push so baby could go immediately to my chest. I didn't care about what I wore at all, but I arrived at the hospital ready to push.
Re: Going Home Outfits
If you aren't interested I can give you the name of the Ali kids/baby Facebook page. You won't be disappointed
Sorry if it's huge, I'm mobile!
I saw this on Etsy and have been thinking about getting it as a coming home outfit. I may order it short sleeve though, since he'll be here hopefully late May/early June.
DH: 35 | Me: 29
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5/9/09
Here We Go Again!!
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5/9/09
Here We Go Again!!
And for reference - DD was over 8 lbs and long at birth, and still went home in newborn sized clothes since she'd lost a bit of weight (8 oz) and swam in a 0-3 sleeper.
BFP #1 6/13 DD 3/14
Mirena 10/14-5/16
BFP #2 9/2/16, CP confirmed 9/8/16
BFP #3 10/10/16 EDD 6/22/17
K born 8/31/12
C born 1/11/14
BFP #3 Nov 2014: D&C January 2015
BFP #4 Sept 2016: Due May 31 2017
These are my two current favs that I found this morning. Whichever one I don't use I will save as a gift if I don't get names on them.
K born 8/31/12
C born 1/11/14
BFP #3 Nov 2014: D&C January 2015
BFP #4 Sept 2016: Due May 31 2017
@JAGinMI same here! They made diaper changes so much easier!
Snagged these from the wonderful realm of eBay China today. The "going home outfit" was like $7.99!
Ok, freakout over. Not that I think we should all walk around with 15lbs of baby but I really can't wrap my head around the teeniness at the moment.
you can find blank gowns on amazon (I couldn't find hot pink though)
Eta- I did wear my bra and panties until it was time to push, because I am super uncomfortable without them. So if you are like that too it might be worth throwing a sports bra or something and panties you don't care about ruining in your bag in case you are wearing something less comfy our that you care about when you head to the hospital.
This is the outfit I picked:
https://www.diapers.com/p/magnetic-me-by-magnificent-baby-woodland-damask-kimono-set-baby-multicolor-1227095?ref=od_di_ma_pd
BFP Oct 2011 - DD born July 2012
TTC again since July 2014
First IUI 9/26/16: BFP!
EDD 6/19/2017
It's a girl!
Born 6/26/17, 9lb 5oz