Comments on: Baby Purchases http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/ That Wife married to That Husband living That Life Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:19:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: That Wife » Blog Archive » Baby Purchases and Gifts II http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-22713 That Wife » Blog Archive » Baby Purchases and Gifts II Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:35:18 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-22713 [...] baby in the first year!) that we’re working to limit our purchases in other areas. I’ve written once before about items we’ve picked up for baby, and though we have a long way to go before I will feel [...] [...] baby in the first year!) that we’re working to limit our purchases in other areas. I’ve written once before about items we’ve picked up for baby, and though we have a long way to go before I will feel [...]

]]> By: Linda http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15827 Linda Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:24:29 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15827 I know you said you don't have many girlfriends, but what my sister does is she has a clothing swap with a whole bunch of girls from her church every couple of months. She's gotten soooo many cute clothes from friends that didn't cost her anything because they just pass things along to each other. Maybe this is something you could organize with girls from your church? I know you said you don’t have many girlfriends, but what my sister does is she has a clothing swap with a whole bunch of girls from her church every couple of months. She’s gotten soooo many cute clothes from friends that didn’t cost her anything because they just pass things along to each other. Maybe this is something you could organize with girls from your church?

]]> By: Linda http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15826 Linda Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:20:35 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15826 I'm looking forward to hearing the names you considered for inspiration for my sister. I'm trying to help my sister name her second baby (he's due in February) and choosing names is sooo hard! I can't imagine what it's like to be doing it for your own child! I’m looking forward to hearing the names you considered for inspiration for my sister. I’m trying to help my sister name her second baby (he’s due in February) and choosing names is sooo hard! I can’t imagine what it’s like to be doing it for your own child!

]]> By: Linda http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15825 Linda Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:18:14 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15825 You know, I feel you, I don't have any close girlfriends either, but it's not because we move a lot or anything. I guess from my experience, there's always so much drama and cattiness with them that I'm almost tired of trying to maintain friendships with females. Either way, I hope that you'll get some sort of shower that is full of fun and you are surrounded by lots of love and support! You know, I feel you, I don’t have any close girlfriends either, but it’s not because we move a lot or anything. I guess from my experience, there’s always so much drama and cattiness with them that I’m almost tired of trying to maintain friendships with females. Either way, I hope that you’ll get some sort of shower that is full of fun and you are surrounded by lots of love and support!

]]> By: Linda http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15824 Linda Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:16:22 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15824 Wow, all the time I've read your blog I've never realized that it would actually create gossip for people from your hometown. I just think it's so sad that people spend so much energy with gossip, doesn't it make you want to say, "Just get a life already?" I think it's great that you are making your own path for your birth, it's such a personal experience so people shouldn't judge you for how you want to give birth. Wow, all the time I’ve read your blog I’ve never realized that it would actually create gossip for people from your hometown. I just think it’s so sad that people spend so much energy with gossip, doesn’t it make you want to say, “Just get a life already?” I think it’s great that you are making your own path for your birth, it’s such a personal experience so people shouldn’t judge you for how you want to give birth.

]]> By: Cécy http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15734 Cécy Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:36:25 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15734 It's funny how traditions change depending on where you go. I had never heard of a baby shower until I came to this US. It's not something common in France. Does TH knows about something similar in Poland? My MIL lives in Hawaii and there the tradition is no baby shower but a big Baby Luau when the child reaches its 1st year. I think it's because babies mortality used to be high so they would wait just to be safe.... not an issue anymore but the tradition stayed. It’s funny how traditions change depending on where you go.
I had never heard of a baby shower until I came to this US. It’s not something common in France.
Does TH knows about something similar in Poland?
My MIL lives in Hawaii and there the tradition is no baby shower but a big Baby Luau when the child reaches its 1st year. I think it’s because babies mortality used to be high so they would wait just to be safe…. not an issue anymore but the tradition stayed.

]]> By: Mary http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15716 Mary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:30 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15716 There are a number of baby/child consignment shops in the area. You might look into 'em! I'm a big fan of consignment, since that's how I got my wedding dress. :] There are a number of baby/child consignment shops in the area. You might look into ‘em! I’m a big fan of consignment, since that’s how I got my wedding dress. :]

]]> By: Jennifer http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15694 Jennifer Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:02:28 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15694 I love the bibs...if only I had kids. Ha! I love the bibs…if only I had kids. Ha!

]]> By: Palila http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15620 Palila Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:16:40 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15620 I have to agree about the bibs- such great prints and shapes! I've been on the hunt to find great fabric to make them (it's my usual baby shower gift- giant bibs!) I have to agree about the bibs- such great prints and shapes! I’ve been on the hunt to find great fabric to make them (it’s my usual baby shower gift- giant bibs!)

]]> By: SAS http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15607 SAS Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:01:00 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15607 I think the best part of finding out you are pregnant is being able to pick some little thing to tell your parents, spouse, etc. The bibs are super cute, too bad they didn't work out in time. I think the best part of finding out you are pregnant is being able to pick some little thing to tell your parents, spouse, etc. The bibs are super cute, too bad they didn’t work out in time.

]]> By: Melissa C http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15600 Melissa C Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:53:16 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15600 You've made some super cute baby purchases!! My fave are the bibs! SO CUTE! You’ve made some super cute baby purchases!! My fave are the bibs! SO CUTE!

]]> By: Coasting anon http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15522 Coasting anon Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:26:07 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15522 And by 'bunch' I mean at LEAST 40. He goes through about 5-6 a day! And by ‘bunch’ I mean at LEAST 40. He goes through about 5-6 a day!

]]> By: Coasting anon http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15460 Coasting anon Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:16:08 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15460 I bought only a few items, clothing wise, prior to our birth and when we packed them up because he outgrew them in 6 weeks, I cried a little...everything else has been hand-me-down and/or from a gently used children's clothing store. The #1 thing I suggest getting is a TON of pre-folded cloth diapers to use as bib cloths...nothing else catches spit up quite as well. #2 is a bunch of very. absorbent. bibs. Can you tell we are in a spit-up/drool phase?! I bought only a few items, clothing wise, prior to our birth and when we packed them up because he outgrew them in 6 weeks, I cried a little…everything else has been hand-me-down and/or from a gently used children’s clothing store.

The #1 thing I suggest getting is a TON of pre-folded cloth diapers to use as bib cloths…nothing else catches spit up quite as well. #2 is a bunch of very. absorbent. bibs.

Can you tell we are in a spit-up/drool phase?!

]]> By: Anna http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15407 Anna Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:33:03 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15407 If you do happen to meet someone great in TX, don't pass it up, you can use the blog to keep in touch if/when you leave. I know it's hard to leave friends, but also such a blessing to have them in person :) If I were in TX I would be your buddy :) If you do happen to meet someone great in TX, don’t pass it up, you can use the blog to keep in touch if/when you leave. I know it’s hard to leave friends, but also such a blessing to have them in person :) If I were in TX I would be your buddy :)

]]> By: Elsa http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15397 Elsa Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:46:54 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15397 I have never heard of Children's Orchard. In Houston there's a few local re-sale shops dedicated only to baby/kid clothing and toys. Sometimes you can even trade items. It's a great way to get clothing and toys! One of my good friends has gotten about 90% of her little boy's clothes at these shops and usually goes back and trades. It's a great way to stay in budget. I have never heard of Children’s Orchard. In Houston there’s a few local re-sale shops dedicated only to baby/kid clothing and toys. Sometimes you can even trade items. It’s a great way to get clothing and toys! One of my good friends has gotten about 90% of her little boy’s clothes at these shops and usually goes back and trades. It’s a great way to stay in budget.

]]> By: Elsa http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15396 Elsa Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:44:23 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15396 There's a shop off of Fountainview & San Felipe in a strip center next to a Rice Epicurean...I can't remember the name, but it's a great little store! There's also a few shops in the Heights and off of Dunlavy there's the Guild Shop which carries great kid/baby clothes and everything else you can imagine...I love that place. If I can remember names/locations for the places in the Heights I'll pass it along! There’s a shop off of Fountainview & San Felipe in a strip center next to a Rice Epicurean…I can’t remember the name, but it’s a great little store! There’s also a few shops in the Heights and off of Dunlavy there’s the Guild Shop which carries great kid/baby clothes and everything else you can imagine…I love that place. If I can remember names/locations for the places in the Heights I’ll pass it along!

]]> By: Katherine (a.k.a. Sparkles) http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15384 Katherine (a.k.a. Sparkles) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:42:28 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15384 I have heard of Children's Orchard. Is that the shop you are thinking of? http://www.childorch.com/ I have heard of Children’s Orchard. Is that the shop you are thinking of?
http://www.childorch.com/

]]> By: Kelli Nicole http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15356 Kelli Nicole Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:48:45 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15356 Ooh, where in Houston?? I love to baby shop :). Ooh, where in Houston?? I love to baby shop :) .

]]> By: Kelli Nicole http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15355 Kelli Nicole Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:47:34 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15355 MOST people. Hyrum told someone at work what they named Claire and the guy was SO rude about it. At that point though you can only push them down the stairs...in your mind. MOST people. Hyrum told someone at work what they named Claire and the guy was SO rude about it. At that point though you can only push them down the stairs…in your mind.

]]> By: Elsa http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/11/baby-purchases/comment-page-1/#comment-15341 Elsa Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:46:42 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=2978#comment-15341 I'm always impressed by couples who decide not to find the sex of the baby! I'm a "Type A" personality and major planner...I'm not sure I could ever do the same. By the way, I'm not sure if you would be interested or if this is available in Dallas; but in Houston there's a few re-sale shops that only carry baby and children's clothing in extremely good condition and some even with price tags still on...they sell for really good prices! I’m always impressed by couples who decide not to find the sex of the baby! I’m a “Type A” personality and major planner…I’m not sure I could ever do the same. By the way, I’m not sure if you would be interested or if this is available in Dallas; but in Houston there’s a few re-sale shops that only carry baby and children’s clothing in extremely good condition and some even with price tags still on…they sell for really good prices!

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