U.S. Mommies To Be

[lisaf]

yup!!!! my dad bought me my pricey carseat! Put them there for sure!!

 

[JNA]

I know its for baby but it feels weird asking people to buy me specific things. But I sure as heck cant wait until my baby shower!!!! The cake i what im most excited about then all the gifts and being able to set up baby girls room.

 

[lisaf]

lol, it felt weird to me too, but people want to buy me stuff and I think most of them would like it to be something I actually USE, so therefore it just makes sense, lol!

 

[southerngal2]

Yea, I put big items on mine. Some people like to get together and buy a big gift. That's what we do at my job.

 

[heyyady]

Lisa- I think there's a way to put a pin in a thread to keep it up top once it gets enough replies... ask in the May thread- they'd know

 

[lisaf]

yeah, you have to ask an admin to sticky the thread... don't think the admins will care, lol! Might even worry about getting in trouble with babies r us brand

Girls, I had to ask DH to help me get baby's clothes together for washing because I was too overwhelmed... we are ONLY washing the hand-me-downs or the new stuff that is 3month size or smaller.
We have filled our front-loader with 1 load of whites, we have at least 2 more NOT including sheets... and have a full load of darks...
now SOME of these are hand-me-downs in bigger sizes... but I think I officially have TOO MANY baby clothes

 

[lisaf]

Heard back from Sears. Basically its corporate policy and the stores must abide by it without exception. Basic apology that I was upset with their policy.
Didn't expect any more, but surely they realize this causes them to lose business??? Just an unfriendly policy in my opinion.

 

[MissFox]

Definitely put big items on!!! My uncle had me make my registry waaay earlier than I thought I would so he could get me the packnplay, carseat, baby monitor and stroller!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

Then you need to contact the corporate office. Stupid, unfair policy.

btw... I also have a lot of clothes, lol. Haven't gotten around to washing anything yet though. I hope to set everything up over spring break (ours is late, the last week of April, I think) so I can do it when I have a whole week off. That gives me about 5-6 weeks until babytime. That's good, right?

 

[lisaf]

yeah that should be plenty!

I have to say that DH and I were both overwhelmed with the clothes. We haven't done all the wash yet, but it took us an hour to go through the 2 loads we DID do...
I have 21 onesies in 3m size so far!
and about 12-15 in newborn sizes
7 newborn kimono-style shirts
7 sleeper outfits

I really can't even begin to describe all the stuff we have! Its overwhelming me really badly right now.. Like I said, we still have another load of clothes to wash!

 

[luckyme225]

I put my car into the database thing and it said my car seat was a great match and easy, so that's a bonus I guess!!

Lisa- I did about 7 loads in one day of baby clothes and about 2 the night before. I did all my 0-6 months and blankets. It was a long day for sure.

 

[MissFox]

Yup- I'm doing load 5 or 6 of baby today. Just more receiving blankets and washcloths and a couple more outfits I ended up with that aren't washed yet. I've got all the newborn and 0-3 washed and all the blankets... which reminds me I still need to wash the bedding. It's at my mom's house though so I wont be able to do it until Wednesday... Maybe tuesday night if I'm feeling motivated.

 

[lisaf]

Oooh, forgot to share for the other California girls in here... there is a program where you can sign up and get a nurse to come out to your house after the birth (according to my birthing classes at the hospital)... can't remember what its called but it sounds like the same kind of thing the UK girls get. If any Cali girls in here are interested I can find out more info to share... or if you know about the program, please share the info with me

 

[MissFox]

I'd be interested but I'm going ot be over an hour from the hospital and our new driveway is going to require 4wd to get up it so I probably wouldn't get it.

 

[lisaf]

Hmm, not sure it matters where you live to be honest! My instructor said it was a program available to 'all new mothers' and where I'm at, there are several rural communities who come to our hospital and many mountain-side homes.

 

[heyyady]

I'd love that information! I may not be a "new mom" but hell, I'm having twins, I'll take all the help I can get!!!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

Lisa~ what does the nurse do when she comes to your house? I may be interested, but I'm just not sure why I'd need a nurse at home I guess. Call me clueless, lol.

 

[lisaf]

lol, I'm not sure either.. I think she makes sure you and the baby are ok? Gives breastfeeding advice?? I'll ask tomorrow night at the class!

 

[RosieCheeks]

the nurse thing sounds awesome. I have to check it out to see if they offer that in NY.

 

[lisaf]

aw crap! I forgot to ask about that tonight! Remind me again on thursday!