lol @MRSCORKER I went and started reading everyone's responses and started to second guess myself then went to my registry to double check the stroller we picked. And literally said to myself "It's a fucking stroller. It moves the baby here to there. I am WAY overthinking this."
I really recommend test driving them at talking to the sales people at the store if you can. It made our choice 150% easier.
Strollers 100% do not matter. Get one that's not falling apart and folds up easily. Bonus points if the handle is at a comfortable height for both you and your partner. Done. Cup holders and clips and whatnot can be done without or bought separately.
Strollers 100% do not matter. Get one that's not falling apart and folds up easily. Bonus points if the handle is at a comfortable height for both you and your partner. Done. Cup holders and clips and whatnot can be done without or bought separately.
It's not the stroller in particular that's stressing me out just that the thread made me realize that I have no idea bout anything. Strollers, car seats, cribs, pack and play vs. bassinet, cloth diapering, etc. etc. I've been avoiding any research since my BFP for fear of "jinxing" it (ridiculous, I know) and now that 2nd tri is nearing the end, I'm realizing I have a lot of reading/research to do. Good thing I have 6ish months!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
The stroller thread is stressing me the eff out. I KNOW NOTHING JON SNOW. Seriously, I don't even know where to start.
Yep, lost as a goose with all this baby gear crap! I tried to start a secret baby registry last night and I didn't even know where to begin. Too much stuff!
Just read this great article - I'm definitely guilty of complaining about the day-to-day symptoms. But such a great reminder that pregnancy is truly a gift! **TW - Loss Mentioned**
The stroller thread is stressing me the eff out. I KNOW NOTHING JON SNOW. Seriously, I don't even know where to start.
Yep, lost as a goose with all this baby gear crap! I tried to start a secret baby registry last night and I didn't even know where to begin. Too much stuff!
I plan on getting a friend who already has kids to go with me to register for things. She can tell me what I need, what I don't need, what she wished she had, etc.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
I'm itchy all over and it's maddening. It also scares the crap out of me because it is potentially another symptom of cholestasis (in addition to a few other things I've got going on), which is pretty serious. My MW is referring me out to MFM and I'm just waiting for them to call to set up the appointment. Kiiiiiiinda freaking out.
The first step is to ignore all the lists they give you and go find a few people who have been there before to ask. You don't need a PNP, rnp, swing AND bassinet. You don't need a $300 stoller, 20 bottles, and crib shoes.
I'm itchy all over and it's maddening. It also scares the crap out of me because it is potentially another symptom of cholestasis (in addition to a few other things I've got going on), which is pretty serious. My MW is referring me out to MFM and I'm just waiting for them to call to set up the appointment. Kiiiiiiinda freaking out.
Eek! Hopefully it is just dry skin or a histamine response to being pregnant.
@MRSCORKER - I totally understand, all of that stuff can be so overwhelming! My best advice is to talk to other mama friends to get suggestions. Even then, you will find things that don't work for YOU. For example, my best friend advised me NOT to buy a Diaper Genie. After a couple of months with a newborn I thought, "This is ridiculous!" and purchased one -- best purchase ever. Another friend gave me a whole book on Consumer Reports top baby items. Didn't even read it. One of our strollers came from the second-hand store and the other one my husband's boss gave to us. You can definitely tell it's been through a lot, but it gets the job done.
I remember when I was stressing about car seats and my mom said, "Jennifer, we brought you home from the hospital in a wicker basket. A wicker basket." Granted, this was 37 years ago. But it kind of put it in perspective for me that the baby will be fine, even if you don't purchase the biggest and best of products. Hope that gives you a little relief!
I plan on getting a friend who already has kids to go with me to register for things. She can tell me what I need, what I don't need, what she wished she had, etc.
I'm the first person in my close friend group to have a baby.... Sooooo send me your friend when you're finished with her
I teach middle school, and one of my kids told me I was having a girl. Her reason? "Your face is breaking out like crazy, and my mom says that means it's a girl." She didn't understand why I wouldn't want her to comment on my crazy breakouts (which really is not even that bad- I think I have a total of three on my face…). She's also the same one that asked me if I was sure it was my husband's...
@mrscorker, also with you on the "whoa all this baby gear is overwhelming" front, and I just try to remind myself that people do this all over the world including right here at home without the resources to get a million things or best of everything, and if kids are safe and loved and played with they'll be fine.
@turtlemomma I've had crazy dry skin itchiness, and using either Body Shop body butter (Shea or cocoa butter scents, nothing too artificial that makes me queasy) or this amazing "belly butter" that I use all over my friend sent me from an Etsy shop, NatureEscapes, both really go a loooooooong way. Moisturizing morning and night with those instead of regular lotion solved 90% of my itchiness issue. Maybe worth a shot for a day or two before worrying too much about what else it might represent?
I'm in the 'no idea what the hell I'm doing' camp. Half the time reading these threads makes me feel completely inadequate, and I get super overwhelmed every time I start to look into anything. Logically I know it's going to be fine, but all the hormones are making me a tad high-strung and logic isn't necessarily the best argument right now.
@mizzkbrat congrats! That's a lot of excitement for one day!
I feel like there's a need for a me too button in addition to love it. I feel like I love it a lot because I feel like it's a new too! Like I'm also overwhelmed with the baby stuff. I have no idea what to look for and if it's worth the e yea money for some stuff. I guess I need to get out there and start shopping.
TTC #1 since August 2015 BFP #1 January 28, 2016
EDD October 3, 2016 Felicity Joy, born September 2, 2016 My Chart
TTC #2 Since August 2020 BFP #2 September 11, 2020 EDD May 23, 2021
My first reaction to the stroller thing is: Why do I even need one? I never leave the house. My second reaction: Oh crap, does having a baby mean I'll have to leave my house?
I just saw a college savings plan commercial where a pregnant woman was on her computer happily contributing to her unborn child's college education. I officially cannot adult any more today.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
I just saw a college savings plan commercial where a pregnant woman was on her computer happily contributing to her unborn child's college education. I officially cannot adult any more today.
My husband and I agreed to start saving when their born... Before that is just too overwhelming.
I just saw a college savings plan commercial where a pregnant woman was on her computer happily contributing to her unborn child's college education. I officially cannot adult any more today.
My husband and I agreed to start saving when their born... Before that is just too overwhelming.
Ok, that makes me feel better.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
I have a friend who is due 6 days before me and my bff is due a month before me. Maybe it's just me, but I'm excited that I have friends due around me!
@RainMira9e My SIL is due the 29th and we're due the 28th. BUT we did wait till they made their announcement first and we're not doing a sprinkle or anything (their first, our second) so I'm hoping everyone focuses on her.
@bnsmith85 I'm happy our kids will grow up together but aggravated because she knows we are announcing tuesday and was like Oh I'm gonna post it online Friday as soon as I get out of my appointment
I teach middle school, and one of my kids told me I was having a girl. Her reason? "Your face is breaking out like crazy, and my mom says that means it's a girl." She didn't understand why I wouldn't want her to comment on my crazy breakouts (which really is not even that bad- I think I have a total of three on my face…). She's also the same one that asked me if I was sure it was my husband's...
Well, as my mom said, we're not sharing the same grandparents (and my husband's mother is super excited even though it's her fifth grandchild, my mom obviously excited for her first). Then that made me remember that my sis-in-law and her brother's mom is dead, so now I just feel sorry for them. It was a little disappointing not to give those kids their first cousin, or their favorite (they will see the other more frequently). I'll just have to set my brother up and hope he can start a family soon...
My first reaction to the stroller thing is: Why do I even need one? I never leave the house. My second reaction: Oh crap, does having a baby mean I'll have to leave my house?
Trust me, target, Walmart, the grocery store will all be your hang out. Anywhere that has other adults and your baby is entertained by. The number of times I went to the store to buy one item because it got us in a new environment and changed his mood was crazy.
I almost stole a bottle of face wash from Walmart this morning when I stopped there before work.
I had my gigantic purse on my elbow and was walking around holding everything in my hands and arms (basket? I don't need no stickin' basket!) and everything was fine. Went up to the self checkout. Put all my items down on the conveyor belt. Rang up my items and bagged them. Hit "Pay now." Opened my purse to get out my wallet and huh...there's the face wash just hanging out.
I literally pulled it out, looked at it and said, "I almost just stole this!! Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!" really loud before I rang it up and put it in my bag.
My first reaction to the stroller thing is: Why do I even need one? I never leave the house. My second reaction: Oh crap, does having a baby mean I'll have to leave my house?
Trust me, target, Walmart, the grocery store will all be your hang out. Anywhere that has other adults and your baby is entertained by. The number of times I went to the store to buy one item because it got us in a new environment and changed his mood was crazy.
I remember feeling the same way many of you did about the baby gear. Do not stress about it. Here is something else to consider: car seats have to meet safety standards to be allowed on the market. Technically speaking all are safe for your baby or they wouldn't be available to you. I trusted my seasoned cousin to guide me through the baby shopping experience and at least half of them items I didn't use. If you don't like the baby stuff you bought sell it on Craigslist, fb garage sale, or local consignment shop. If you get to that point you will know what you like/dislike and can get something you like better.
Re: Put your randoms here - week of April 4th
I really recommend test driving them at talking to the sales people at the store if you can. It made our choice 150% easier.
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
E born 6/2014
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Just read this great article - I'm definitely guilty of complaining about the day-to-day symptoms. But such a great reminder that pregnancy is truly a gift! **TW - Loss Mentioned**
https://community.today.com/parentingteam/post/from-a-mother-of-angels-please-embrace-your-pregnancy-bump-1459888980
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
BFP: February 2016 EDD: October 17, 2016
BFP: February 2016 EDD: October 17, 2016
@MRSCORKER - I totally understand, all of that stuff can be so overwhelming! My best advice is to talk to other mama friends to get suggestions. Even then, you will find things that don't work for YOU. For example, my best friend advised me NOT to buy a Diaper Genie. After a couple of months with a newborn I thought, "This is ridiculous!" and purchased one -- best purchase ever. Another friend gave me a whole book on Consumer Reports top baby items. Didn't even read it. One of our strollers came from the second-hand store and the other one my husband's boss gave to us. You can definitely tell it's been through a lot, but it gets the job done.
I remember when I was stressing about car seats and my mom said, "Jennifer, we brought you home from the hospital in a wicker basket. A wicker basket." Granted, this was 37 years ago. But it kind of put it in perspective for me that the baby will be fine, even if you don't purchase the biggest and best of products. Hope that gives you a little relief!
@turtlemomma I've had crazy dry skin itchiness, and using either Body Shop body butter (Shea or cocoa butter scents, nothing too artificial that makes me queasy) or this amazing "belly butter" that I use all over my friend sent me from an Etsy shop, NatureEscapes, both really go a loooooooong way. Moisturizing morning and night with those instead of regular lotion solved 90% of my itchiness issue. Maybe worth a shot for a day or two before worrying too much about what else it might represent?
I feel like there's a need for a me too button in addition to love it. I feel like I love it a lot because I feel like it's a new too! Like I'm also overwhelmed with the baby stuff. I have no idea what to look for and if it's worth the e yea money for some stuff. I guess I need to get out there and start shopping.
BFP #1 January 28, 2016
Felicity Joy, born September 2, 2016
My Chart
BFP #2 September 11, 2020
EDD May 23, 2021
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
THUNDER STOLEN.
I am confessing that it is 5am and I'm at work sitting in the bathroom because I just don't want to wear pants anymore. Sigh. Two more hours..
BFP: February 2016 EDD: October 17, 2016
I almost stole a bottle of face wash from Walmart this morning when I stopped there before work.
I had my gigantic purse on my elbow and was walking around holding everything in my hands and arms (basket? I don't need no stickin' basket!) and everything was fine. Went up to the self checkout. Put all my items down on the conveyor belt. Rang up my items and bagged them. Hit "Pay now." Opened my purse to get out my wallet and huh...there's the face wash just hanging out.
I literally pulled it out, looked at it and said, "I almost just stole this!! Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!" really loud before I rang it up and put it in my bag.
I'd be a horrible criminal.
O16 April Siggy
O16 April Siggy