I posed a question to my friends and family
on Facebook the other day
and
I figured why not ask it here.
I've never been a fan of registries.
I can't remember if we registered for The Artist,
but I'm thinking no...
I did do a small one for The Athlete because
our church at the time
insisted on having a baby shower for me
and
well...
I don't know if you've ever come across
any little old southern baptist ladies,
but when they want to do something,
they do it
and you do it too. LOL
So...
Here are some of the rules I'm hearing regarding registries:
First Baby? Sure.
Second child? Maybe.
Third and subsequent children? No... No... No.
Unless...
They are more than 4 years apart
because after 4 years most parents have gotten rid of
the baby stuff. (like us)
I don't know... I'm really torn on the whole thing...
What do you guys think?
I don't think I'm having a baby shower
although
pinterest has me wanting a baby sprinkle
because
the invitations are just so darn cute
and
I've missed my family and friends since living here
so it would be nice to get together...
Right?
But then I think about the whole not finding out the sex of the baby thing
and well, that makes it a little tough to shop... even for myself,
so I know others would have a hard time...
Then there's the whole paying for my baby thing
that I'm having a hard time with.
I feel like, I'm an adult and well I should buy
my baby stuff.
I shouldn't have to create a
kid during Christmas sized wishlist
for people to buy stuff for my baby.
I know... I know... I'm strange.
LOL
11 comments:
I think you should have one like you said you have gotten rid of most of your stuff you could always put where you are registered but write underneath that gift is not required. There are only two reasons if have one with my next and that is if it was a girl or if it was 3 or 4 years from now. Oh & believe me I could still go nuts in finding gender neutral items if I didn't know the sex of the baby.
I think you should. It can't hurt. :)
No, first baby only.
I think you should. If no other reason than it's a good excuse to get together with friends and family after being away so long. If it were me, I'd do a small registry for all the necessities, and just think of it more as a party. My Southern Baptist family is always happy to get together and eat lots of good food. And celebrate any new life coming to this world - no matter if it's your first or your tenth.
I know that at my work- when there have been second, third, or fourth babies they have done the diaper showers.
A baby needs list after 4 years, why not? New things come out, you need new baby clothes since you don't have any. why not? Don't think you need to go all out and make the party expensive to do. Invitations are fun. Keep it simple and just let people know what you need and God will work out the details. Diaper showers good or people can go together and get a bigger item if necessary like crib, stroller. Just some thoughts. It's fun to get together with friends. I will even make you some fudge when you get stateside...as per your comment on a post of mine! :0)
I say go ahead and register if only for the 10% discount you get for completing your registry. Plus friends and family always want too get stuff for the baby, registries are great inspiration.
I think its okay to create a registry. Even if you dont feel like sharing it with people, because of etiquette rules these days. A lot of places, like Amazon and Target, offer you a percent off everything on your registry once you are close to your due date. I believe Amazon's was a month before, something like that. So you could put things on there that you want, and then as it gets closer, you can buy them with the discounted savings! AND ... then if someone asks if there is anything you need or want for the baby ... you can tell them about the registry, but its not like you are saying "Here ... this is what we need/want/dont have", ya know?
I would definitely set up a registry. This way you make sure that people get you things that you'll actually use and you don't end up with too many doubles. Plus, with a registry it allows family and friends in different states to be able to send you something as well.
We had a Welcome Baby! shower for my second. She was born in mid October and all the family was already going to be here for Thanksgiving, so we combined the two. There was food and cake and most of the presents were diapers. A few outfits and other random "essentials." It was a lot of fun and added to the festivities even more. Maybe a Maryland crab boil once the babe arrives for friends and family? Or just a regular bbq?
~Erin
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