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The last of a generation...:(

Mama_BMama_B
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So as a new mom Grandparents get really excited about the "first" grand baby and go overboard.  My mom realized that this baby will be the last of its generation and has gone totally loco!  She has been looking at $700 leather prams, swavorski crystal baby shoes & pacifiers etc.  Has anyone else experienced this with their parents? Should I tell her to stop or let her keep going?  We lost my dad a year and a half ago to cancer so I'm not sure if shes redirecting her loss with excitement, but it makes me feel panicky. 
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Re: The last of a generation...:(

  • lawry13lawry13 member
    My sister is pregnant with the last of a generation but my mom is not going crazy.  I think if your mom wants to go crazy and isn't putting herself in financial straights, let her go for it.  I would probably want to redirect some of her spending to things you would actually use (not swarovski crystal baby shoes) but that's my own opinion.
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  • gimmietimmiesgimmietimmies member
    I would let her go nuts, honestly. Like pp said, make sure you steer her to things that are practical. Leather pram is, actually. Leather is pretty easy to keep clean, and I'd use something like a JJ Cole cover in winter, or a summer cover (so it doesn't get hot on legs). I'm guessing an Urbo? I would see if she could forgo the Swarovski paci for an ornament, the ornament (like a Swarovski frog/butterfly etc) can be a treasure from grandma, the paci is only good as long as the nipple doesn't wear out. As long as you give grandma boundaries, let her do her thing, it sounds like something that keeps her happy and involved. Retail therapy!
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  • rsrn02rsrn02

    Let G-ma go crazy.  Just redirect to what you need.  Get the nice glider, t consider crib/toddler bed the nice one with matching furniture.  I would love it if grandma had done this for us.  

    Actually I did get one top of the line thing from great grandma and grandpa. They bought us the deluxe Dutalier glider with ottoman.  I love it so much.  I'm so glad they bought it.  It's so comfy and matches the living room furniture

    So let them go crazy and just make sure they give gift receipts if it's to crazy for you.  

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  • NewMrs07NewMrs07 member
    My parents are the opposite, kind of stingy when it comes to spending, so enjoy it while it lasts! Smile I wouldn't tell her to stop unless it's hurting her financially. Pampering her granddaughter might be her way of coping with the loss of your dad. I would let it be. Your mom sounds awesome!
    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
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