tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post4218335696437201290..comments2023-09-16T06:21:35.320-07:00Comments on Pia's (and Prairie!) Parade: When a Tack Ho Wanders Too Far...Ginghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-53781860081406538832014-06-09T15:27:39.692-07:002014-06-09T15:27:39.692-07:00Oh hahaha... I know what you mean! I drove myself ...Oh hahaha... I know what you mean! I drove myself bonkers picking out baby stuff, and this was back in the Dark Ages before the Internet. I shudder to think how stressed I would have gotten with THAT option before me 24/7. No, I just had a couple of catalogs and those things were worn practically to shreds by the time Her Highness arrived. :) I agree, though.. a LOT of it is hype. There are only a few strict necessities and the rest is all marketing. I didn't feel that much pressure about "Baby will DIE! - in my case it was, "You are a BAD MOTHER if you don't have this!" and I really had to reason with myself. The nesting instinct can be very strong (says the woman who literally couldn't sleep one night because she couldn't find a mattress that fit the antique heirloom cradle) but try to dredge up the sensible mind that lies within. It always helped me to think about the women out on the wagon train who somehow managed to give birth and raise kids with practically NOTHING especially for baby. Here, kid, sleep in this dresser drawer - there ya go! <br /><br />Take a deep breath.... TRY to relax... cherish your sleep and private time. :)RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-41883450778867070592014-06-08T17:24:07.096-07:002014-06-08T17:24:07.096-07:00I'm sorry but this made me laugh!!! Sorry it&...I'm sorry but this made me laugh!!! Sorry it's such a frustrating learning experience, but it will be worth it when baby is here. :D Also I agree with Stephanie... nothing else in the crib!! They usually don't even need blankets and definitely no stuffed animals. If it is too cold (rare) a very light blanket should be used, but normally nothing is needed. Babies seem to get hot when they sleep anyway. I don't have kids and probably never will but I did do some babysitting and that's the big thing I learned. :)Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-32346399786375014862014-06-07T10:35:06.156-07:002014-06-07T10:35:06.156-07:00I would make the stroller a project for The Boy......I would make the stroller a project for The Boy...Ms Martyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996078255731307805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-29296167596290656632014-06-06T20:58:32.956-07:002014-06-06T20:58:32.956-07:00I agree with Kitty Kat - when I had my first every...I agree with Kitty Kat - when I had my first everything was cleaned and cared for perfectly. When I had my twins I gave up on everything except clean diapers and full tummies. Seriously. All you REALLY need are: Diapers, wipes, clothes, crib, 2 crib sheets (nothing else for the crib!) swaddlers/sleep sacks, a simple stroller OR a baby carrier (lots of choices, but a lot of people around the Sound seem to like the wrap kinds) and a car seat that works - honestly if you just get the big convertible one now, just get a baby carrier and when you get to where you want to go, strap the kid on and call it good. Don't even need a stroller then!hammerhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144749417680923288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-73420305569483521292014-06-06T20:42:01.654-07:002014-06-06T20:42:01.654-07:00Some day when I have a baby. ..ALL THE PINK! Finge...Some day when I have a baby. ..ALL THE PINK! Fingers crossed for a girl;)redheadlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06736154763329900177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-36386873210605429752014-06-06T19:43:43.102-07:002014-06-06T19:43:43.102-07:00Lol, you sterilize everything when they are young,...Lol, you sterilize everything when they are young, then they get to about that 3 month mark and suddenly, its like, meh build up that immune system kiddo, you're going to be a barn kid. :) Start slow on the stuff. I ditched a lot of it fast. A good breastpump, sleep sacks, car seat I could actually carry, and bottles he liked were vital. He hated the extra optioned bassinet, his head was too big for the cute hats... You learn the best once you get there. Every baby is different.Kitty Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320015015309570032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-66357397833590798452014-06-06T16:02:34.367-07:002014-06-06T16:02:34.367-07:00It looks like transformers too. Maybe it will have...It looks like transformers too. Maybe it will have laser eyes or something useful when it pops out?SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-81936875919519890622014-06-06T15:28:11.643-07:002014-06-06T15:28:11.643-07:00My horse and daughter are well cared for.. they ha...My horse and daughter are well cared for.. they have everything lol!!Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-53988072442285751442014-06-06T11:28:18.914-07:002014-06-06T11:28:18.914-07:00This cracks me up. Baby stuff is alien. This cracks me up. Baby stuff is alien. Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884053627728391449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-39964570757433037562014-06-06T11:17:48.252-07:002014-06-06T11:17:48.252-07:00LOL this made me giggle :)LOL this made me giggle :)SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-41506731354814805242014-06-06T10:58:52.284-07:002014-06-06T10:58:52.284-07:00Haven't had a kid (and probably wont for a loo...Haven't had a kid (and probably wont for a loooooong time) but I fondly remember my parents telling me stories of the same sort of thing (however the internet wasn't as prevalent back then) and their response was like: Meh, whatever happens, happens.<br /><br />Baby stuff confused me. Probably because the only items I look forward to buying my kids is ALL THE CLOTHES.Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303236534507171227noreply@blogger.com