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Randa&Jerm
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'Til He returns, or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I stand.
Ok tell me if this is terrible
Randa&Jerm
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Pg with 3. I don't expect or want a shower but people have been asking if I am having one. I keep telling them no its not necessary since we have most everything we need but could still use a few basics and new items that have worn out from my 2 girls.
Would it be completely tacky for me to post on FB something like "hey people have been asking if there is anything we want or need for the baby and while we don't expect anything here are a few things we could use..."
Diapers
Wipes
Butt paste
Diaper champ
Socks
Onesies
Soap conditioner
Diaper bag
Crib sheets
Mattress protectors
I'm ok with you giving it to me straight so would that be awful?
Would it be completely tacky for me to post on FB something like "hey people have been asking if there is anything we want or need for the baby and while we don't expect anything here are a few things we could use..."
Diapers
Wipes
Butt paste
Diaper champ
Socks
Onesies
Soap conditioner
Diaper bag
Crib sheets
Mattress protectors
I'm ok with you giving it to me straight so would that be awful?
'Til He returns, or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I stand.
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Re: Ok tell me if this is terrible
Honestly? yes. yes it would.
However, if when someone asks you verbally/email/IM/whatever, you can say something like "Oh, the usual stuff. Diapers, wipes, stuff like that!"
After 7 years of no ovulation...
BFP#1 10/24/11 ~ EDD 6/29/12 ~ Natural m/c 11/2/11
BFP#2 2/3/12 ~ Alice born 9/26/12
"Oh, well we have so much from the first two, it's not much really....we realized, though we are going to have to buy x,y,z...."
Vs
"Hey---here's a list of things that I need to buy. You know, if you want to buy me anything"
He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
'Til He returns, or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I stand.
This. Posting it on FB for all your world to see including those who (no offense) could care less that you are having a baby...is tacky. Dropping a few hints at things you need to those who have asked is perfectly acceptable. I wouldn't give them a list though...
Henry Cavill...You're welcome!
BFP #3: EDD 1/10/13 **DS born 12/30/12!!!**
BFP #2: MC 7/2/11 @ 12 weeks
**Missing our February '12 LoveBug**
BFP #1: MMC discovered on 12/6/10
Yup- terrible! I don't think anything related to registries, gifts, etc should ever be sent out un-solicited or put on Facebook. As PPs mentioned, if anyone asks you directly what you need, you could just say that you have everything you need and are just re-stocking your expendables (diapers, wipes, etc.)
You could also put together a small registry for the items you need and figure some people will find their way to it themselves (I always check BRU, BBB, and Target when I'm planning to purchase a baby gift). I just wouldn't advertise that you created it and you can use it for the completion discount later.
It's ok as an answer if people ask like you've already been doing, but not on facebook.
It's terrible.
If people ask you directly, I think it's ok to say what you want. They are asking because they want to get you something and I'm sure they want to get you something useful. They know they are not obligated to get you something. DO NOT post a list on FB. It seems very desperate.