Yep, I thought I had way too many NB/0-3 clothes for my son and we were going to cloth diaper from the start so no disposables for me, please!
Guess who ended up in the NICU for 2 weeks? Disposables only (provided in the NICU but not in the general ward he later transitioned to) and we needed PJs with buttons only so all of his wires could be in place (no zippers). Off to the store we went!
You also never know how LO is going to grow. DD was 6lbs 14oz at birth, but has been at 10th% ever since. She wore NB clothes until about 4mo and has been 1 or more sizes "behind" ever since. She's almost 2.5 and wears 18mo tops and 12mo pants/shorts. I'm glad we had tons of clothes in the smaller sizes because not only did I not have to do laundry all the time, but it was nice to have a variety since she wore each size for so long.
Married 1/2/99.
TTC since 4/09.
Diagnosed PCOS. Diagnosed Hypothryoid 11/09.
SHG & SA normal. PCOS Research study started 5/10.
Clomid/Femara cycle #1 - 6/10 = BFN
Clomid/Femara cycle #2 - 7/10 = BFP #1 - Missed miscarriage 9/2/10
11/12 - BFP #2 - 11/22 - m/c
5/1/11 - BFP #3 - Pre-eclampsia, IUGR & bed rest from 32w. DD born via induction 1/4/12.
This is another reason I think co-ed barbecues are lame alternatives to traditional baby showers. Yeah, it's awkward to expect a big crowd of boozing dudes to sit around nicely and watch you ooh and ahh over baby things, but that's exactly why that is the wrong atmosphere for a baby shower! To answer your question: yes, you need to open the presents in front of the givers and act grateful whether you are or not.
I had a coed shower (not a bbq though) and the guys were really into the gifts. My friends growing up were mostly guys and I'm having a son so they were excited to pick stuff out for their "nephew." It really depends on the crowd.
Yes, I'm aware people will get things that are not one our registry, but that's a WHOLE other topic that gets my blood boiling. I, personally, would never buy something not on someone's registry and if there wasn't anything I wanted to get or nothing left that I could afford, I would get a gift card for that store or something I knew they could at least return at that store.
And FWIW, I'd (and a crap-ton of my friends would) be totally fine if people didn't open gifts I got them in front of me. As long as I get a written TY note after the fact so that I know they got it and appreciate the thought, that's what really matters to me. As non-traditional as I am about certain things, the hand-written TY in a timely manner is probably the most important thing when it comes to gift receiving and something of which I reign as Queen of doing for every gift I get, even if it's not necessary.
The hand made outfit from my aunt and the quiet book from my best friend were two of my favorite gifts and weren't on my registry. You sound like a brat. People who take time to think of a gift catered to you shouldn't get your blood boiling.
Guise, don't you know that every experienced mom has the EXACT same experience? All of our kids are the same!
Sure seems like the experiences are quite similar when it comes to how much clothing to buy.
I doubt it. My daughter is almost 9 months old. She grew out of newborn around 3 months. Grew out of 0-3 at 6 months. Currently can wear 3-6 onesies and dresses with plenty of room, but pants are too small. Just brought out her 6-9 month stuff to add to her closet with the 3-6 she wears.
A lady on my BMB has a son about a week younger than my daughter. He wears 18 months. So, yeah....
The only thing I've taken away from this thread is that if the OP finds it rude, then it's rude (MUST SEND THANK YOUS!!!!) but if others find it rude, they're ridiculous and need to get with the times (who needs to open presents??).
Seriously. Like we're should be so impressed you send handwritten thank you notes. That's what you're SUPPOSED to do.
Yes, I'm aware people will get things that are not one our registry, but that's a WHOLE other topic that gets my blood boiling. I, personally, would never buy something not on someone's registry and if there wasn't anything I wanted to get or nothing left that I could afford, I would get a gift card for that store or something I knew they could at least return at that store.
Re: Co-ed shower/Baby-Q/etc. and gift opening
https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/04/5-best-car-seats-for-your-baby/index.htm
IVF/FET #1 - BFP!!
DX - PCOS 2004
FET #2 - scheduled for 11/24/15
IVF/FET #1 - BFP!!
DX - PCOS 2004
FET #2 - scheduled for 11/24/15
Yep, I thought I had way too many NB/0-3 clothes for my son and we were going to cloth diaper from the start so no disposables for me, please!
Guess who ended up in the NICU for 2 weeks? Disposables only (provided in the NICU but not in the general ward he later transitioned to) and we needed PJs with buttons only so all of his wires could be in place (no zippers). Off to the store we went!
You never know what you're gonna need.
Oscar born October 2011
Miscarriage at 8 weeks (August 2013)
DD due September 1, 2014
Married 1/2/99.
TTC since 4/09.
Diagnosed PCOS. Diagnosed Hypothryoid 11/09.
SHG & SA normal. PCOS Research study started 5/10.
Clomid/Femara cycle #1 - 6/10 = BFN
Clomid/Femara cycle #2 - 7/10 = BFP #1 - Missed miscarriage 9/2/10
11/12 - BFP #2 - 11/22 - m/c
5/1/11 - BFP #3 - Pre-eclampsia, IUGR & bed rest from 32w. DD born via induction 1/4/12.
Seriously. Like we're should be so impressed you send handwritten thank you notes. That's what you're SUPPOSED to do.
Holy ish, you cannot be real.