Diordra
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Post by Diordra on Oct 8, 2018 10:58:01 GMT -6
I keep seeing birth announcements with letter boards, matching swaddles with big ol bows for little girls and of course coming home outfits. Do you have anything along these lines planned for after the arrival of the new LO?
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Post by Diordra on Oct 8, 2018 10:59:09 GMT -6
I had a special coming home outfit for DD1 so I feel obligated to have one for DD2 but have yet to find anything.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Oct 8, 2018 11:28:58 GMT -6
We are setting the Christmas tree up early for Christmas card photos. I bought matching pajamas for DS1 and baby and will use the cards as an announcement. Also snuggling a newborn in front of the Christmas tree while watching holiday Hallmark movies is my #1 post partum priority, lol.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Oct 8, 2018 11:32:08 GMT -6
I did get a coming home outfit, but it’s just soft pants, snap top, and hat. I spent a month scoping out Etsy for DS1, and for this one, I just grabbed something in newborn size at Once Upon A Child while trying to keep the three year old from hiding in the racks.
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Post by emilypk on Oct 8, 2018 11:35:01 GMT -6
Not really. We’ll do monthly pictures for the first year. We did it with stickers on a white onesie for DD1 but I might get one of those blankets (?) with numbers on it this time.
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Post by Diordra on Oct 8, 2018 11:37:05 GMT -6
Not really. We’ll do monthly pictures for the first year. We did it with stickers on a white onesie for DD1 but I might get one of those blankets (?) with numbers on it this time. I've been eyeing those as we did something similar to you for DD1. FFMC, I'm not sure how the blankets work though, do I provide my own thing to indicate the month or do they come with something?
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Post by ladybrienne on Oct 8, 2018 11:53:52 GMT -6
We are setting the Christmas tree up early for Christmas card photos. I bought matching pajamas for DS1 and baby and will use the cards as an announcement. Also snuggling a newborn in front of the Christmas tree while watching holiday Hallmark movies is my #1 post partum priority, lol. Where did you get the matching pajamas from? I am officially on the hunt!!!
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Post by ladybrienne on Oct 8, 2018 11:55:08 GMT -6
We are going to do a family photo session at our house with both boys.
I also plan on the matching Christmas PJ's for the boys and taking pictures in front of the tree and sending out a Christmas card.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Oct 8, 2018 12:09:12 GMT -6
We are setting the Christmas tree up early for Christmas card photos. I bought matching pajamas for DS1 and baby and will use the cards as an announcement. Also snuggling a newborn in front of the Christmas tree while watching holiday Hallmark movies is my #1 post partum priority, lol. Where did you get the matching pajamas from? I am officially on the hunt!!! I didn’t buy them together. I got this from a Hanna Anndersson sale on Zulily. And this from Amazon. Jastore Baby Boys Girls... www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRKDF7B?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
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Post by charlotte on Oct 8, 2018 12:09:37 GMT -6
We are also having a “lifestyle” newborn photo session at our home when we get discharged from the hospital. I did birth announcements for DS1 but this time I think I’ll just use the photos for our Xmas cards.
For some reason I brought barely anything to the hospital for DS1, and the clothes I did bring didn’t work for his ankle security/id bracelet thing that was left on until we were basically boarding the elevator to leave. So his “going home outfit” was a random onesie that was huge on him. This time I packed several onesies/gowns that will work with the baby’s ankle bracelet, and our own swaddle blanket/hat set. I had a tough time swaddling with the hospital blanket while we were there last time.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Oct 8, 2018 12:10:08 GMT -6
Zulily doesn’t let me get a good pic of my past orders, sorry for the crappy eBay pic
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Post by ladybrienne on Oct 8, 2018 12:16:02 GMT -6
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Post by jillywilly on Oct 8, 2018 13:07:27 GMT -6
This thread reminds me I need to find a "big brother" shirt for DS to wear to the hospital when he meets DS2. I already bought matching Christmas pajamas from Carter's for both kids, and am super excited for that. We also have a "lifestyle/newborn" photo session planned for the first Saturday in December right now - I'm using my BFF's photographer for the first time - she's quoting three weeks to get digital pictures back to you, so I figure we will likely wind up sending out late holiday cards this year that double as the birth announcement. Given that Christmas is within a month of when I'm supposed to have this baby, I'm guessing nobody will mind the late mail, lol.
I didn't do a "coming home" outfit for DS - I don't even think I remembered to take a picture of him in that haze, so I couldn't tell you what he wore at this point. I'll grab a handful of the newborn sleep and plays to throw in the hospital bag for this baby. I'll try to make one of them the "little brother" one I bought for when the brothers get to meet each other.
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Post by Diordra on Oct 8, 2018 13:37:11 GMT -6
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Post by Diordra on Oct 8, 2018 13:39:08 GMT -6
I have newborn pics scheduled for 12/7 but the photographer doesn't include siblings until 2 weeks later. We'll likely use a family pic from our fall family/maternity pics we're doing in a few weeks and then one from when DD1 first comes to the hospital for Xmas cards and then I'll do a separate birth announcement after I get the newborn pics back.
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Post by eleephant on Oct 8, 2018 13:49:14 GMT -6
We do a first outfit. So the very first time I get to dress them, then I save that outfit and I put it in their shadow boxes along with the crib card and hospital band. I have them for my boys and I already purchased hers.
I dabbled in photography (I used to do portraits for money but I'm self taught) so I will be taking her pictures at home. We do the month stickers too. I got them all matching Christmas PJs from Carter's so I'll be doing pictures of them then too. I may have my sister use my equipment and do a family shoot around that time too.
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Post by letsgetphysio on Oct 8, 2018 14:22:10 GMT -6
I've got a newborn/family photo shoot set up for a couple weeks after this little guy arrives - just have to call the photographer when he gets here. I would love to put the Christmas tree up early for those pictures, but I'm not sure my H will go for it. We'll probably just do Christmas cards/announcements combined using those photos regardless.
I have a couple cute sleepers that I bought recently that I'm thinking will work as a take home outfit - one of them has a penguin hood, which tickles me.
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Post by summerrain on Oct 8, 2018 14:44:50 GMT -6
I let my kids live in the hospital shirts and receiving blankets while there and just brought along a button up sleeper in two sizes for coming home since it’s easier to get the security tags cut off on the way out the door with those. Nothing special though. I will probably do the same for this kid.
I am currently contacting photographers for a lifestyle newborn session. The lady that did ours last time was good, but she’s having a baby too around the same time so that won’t work! I am going to put more effort into our clothing choices for this session though. I did not plan for myself, only the kids and H and nothing that I stupidly thought would fit did.
Also thanks to this thread, I am now hoping I get pictures in front of my Christmas tree. I love my tree more than any of my other decor and spent years creating the look. Sounds so stupid but it brings me so much joy! I wasn’t even thinking about the possibility before. Maybe New Years cards will be sent out 🤔.
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Post by SayitaintSnow on Oct 8, 2018 15:41:40 GMT -6
I saw the title and was going to share the running list of different types of alcohol I'm going to drink. But then read the OP and realized things are going in a different direction.
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Post by Diordra on Oct 8, 2018 16:10:06 GMT -6
I saw the title and was going to share the running list of different types of alcohol I'm going to drink. But then read the OP and realized things are going in a different direction. I'm all for hearing about the drinks also! I have a running list of food to eat.
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Post by charlotte on Oct 8, 2018 16:11:50 GMT -6
I saw the title and was going to share the running list of different types of alcohol I'm going to drink. But then read the OP and realized things are going in a different direction. Oh yeah! I have a mini champagne bottle waiting for me in the fridge.
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Post by summerrain on Oct 8, 2018 16:28:54 GMT -6
I saw the title and was going to share the running list of different types of alcohol I'm going to drink. But then read the OP and realized things are going in a different direction. Yes. I just bought two bottles of my favorite wine this weekend because it was on sale and I cannot wait to drink several glasses. Every time I open the fridge now it I look at it longingly.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Oct 8, 2018 16:29:13 GMT -6
I saw the title and was going to share the running list of different types of alcohol I'm going to drink. But then read the OP and realized things are going in a different direction. I have a fridge full of summer and Oktoberfest beers waiting on me. Also some seasonal wine and my bff brought everything for a great gin martini when she visited. My body is ready. So I am right there with you.
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Post by SayitaintSnow on Oct 8, 2018 16:40:54 GMT -6
I tried a sip of a really good vinho verde this summer and I want to drink mooooooore. Best thing is it is dirt cheap. Also Casamigos Tequila. I smelled the Reposado and it was so good, but didn't dare try even a sip because heartburn central. I cannot wait to drink both of these.
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Post by jillywilly on Oct 8, 2018 17:43:37 GMT -6
I've been dreaming of a glass of really good red wine for so long now. This thread is reminding me I should probably pick up a couple bottles so I actually have some to drink once I'm ready for it!
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Post by jense927 on Oct 8, 2018 18:20:15 GMT -6
Yes red wine...I miss it so much! Especially now that the weather is getting cooler. DH had a glass for the first time last week and I was so jealous!
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Post by sarcaztic10 on Oct 8, 2018 19:29:19 GMT -6
I am not planning anything special after the delivery as far as DS1, DS2, orthid new guy. I am hoping we can just make it through the holidays and I can pull it together to make Christmas special.
I am counting down the days until I can drink a glass of wine and eat without getting heartburn.
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Post by quijibo on Oct 8, 2018 20:04:01 GMT -6
We have newborn pictures purchased, we just have to schedule when he gets here. We’re doing a mini session. I’ve already asked for one setup to be rainbow themed, since DS is our rainbow. A friend also found DD a rainbow shirt. It says something like, “When there are storms, I see rainbows.”
Other than that, 🤷🏻♀️. I hate doing labels and mailing stuff, so some kind of social media announcement will happen instead. With DD we were just like, “She’s here!” and mentioned her stats. We don’t regularly share DD’s face on social media. So, really, you’re gonna have to visit if you want to see DS. Or ask me to text you a pic.
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Post by emilypk on Oct 8, 2018 20:33:21 GMT -6
Not really. We’ll do monthly pictures for the first year. We did it with stickers on a white onesie for DD1 but I might get one of those blankets (?) with numbers on it this time. I've been eyeing those as we did something similar to you for DD1. FFMC, I'm not sure how the blankets work though, do I provide my own thing to indicate the month or do they come with something? I think it varies. I found this one at buybuy baby that comes with a little felt frame. Would probably be pretty easy to make your own though. www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/mud-pie-reg-monthly-milestone-blanket-in-white/1061807990
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Post by eleephant on Oct 8, 2018 21:12:20 GMT -6
Wine. And going out for drinks with H.
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