Registry

[jess61115]

I created a registry within a month after I found out I was pregnant. My sister kept talking about all the things ppl would by me so I had to create it soon. I had a gender reveal party and Christmas and received nothing. I've noticed many ppl who are pregnant within the same month as me stocking their nursery full of gifts from ppl. I'm really starting to get worried since we have none of the essentials besides a crib and dresser. Have you been receiving gifts or buying your own supplies?

[jess61115]

Thanks!

[HHuston]

I plan on registering soon, we find out the gender this mornin! I haven't gotten any presents per say for the baby, but my sister has given me some used things of hers that I can reuse. Other than that my family had helped me purchase maternity clothes because of how ridiculously expensive they are! And that in itself I  greatful for. I wouldn't expect much in the form of gifts til a baby shower - I am not having a gender reveal party and I've never been to one, but I am not sure if I'd bring a gift if I went since in a few months I'd be invited to the baby shower!

[mySonskeeper1st]

I bought all my own stuff clothes diapers shoes carrier bottles whatever I think a newborn needs ranging from 0to12months even diapers iam gonna be a single ftm so I don't want my kid to feel the need to want for anything you'll wait forever waiting on anybody to get you something I am 5months now and I just started a registry yesterday im only gonna ask for little things like diaper pails toys glider lotions soaps ect ect iam gonna get my stroller/carseat combo when I turn 6months

[amandacm154]

I agree Rng2006. And if some people feel they're rude they should try to realize its intended to be helpful not demanding.

[Lisapants11]

I am 21w5d and have a crib, change table, and a few blankets. I wouldn't worry too much unless it gets too close to your due date and still don't feel prepared!

[jess61115]

I wasn't even going to create a registry until 5 months along in preparation for the baby showers. But family members told me that I HAD to create a registry so that they could buy me stuff. Then the events passed by and I got nothing. I just felt stupid after that. Thinking maybe I offended them. I didn't know if others were in a similar boat.

[Rng2006]

Alicia1986 Where are you from? I see a registry as sort of a wish list. Also it helps prevent getting duplicates like the previous post said. I have several friends who have no kids and would have no idea what to buy as a gift for a baby shower so a registry would really be helpful for them. I know my friends and family would ask me what I want or need if I didn't have a registry so I see no difference. You find it rude I find it helpful. I always buy gifts for weddings and showers based on their registry because it makes it easier for me and I know they will truly love the gift. We all have different opinions and that's ok.
Jess61115- I wouldn't rely on any gifts until ur shower. Everything we have for our princess, we bought ourselves. Honestly, I am not relying on any gifts at all. I know I'm gonna get stuff at my shower but I see it as extra.

[Alicia1986]

A registry is obviously different where your from to where I'm from!

[bump25]

We've bought some of our own stuff but mostly we've asked ppl who've just had babies and family who have young toddlers if they have anything they don't need anymore. So far we've got 2 big bags of clothes with more to come. My parents have bought us a stroller and my hubby's parents bought the crib. All the other big things we're getting ourselves so I've been on the lookout for deals online

[amandacm154]

The registry isn't to tell people what to buy you, its to give them an idea of what you may or may not already have & also sometimes people have no clue on what to buy for a baby and its helpful. OP don't worry most people use the registy more for the baby shower. You still have plenty of time!

[Alicia1986]

I personally find gift registries completely rude, the thought of telling people what you want them to buy is crazy! We have bought everything for our little boy, I'm not relying on anyone for anything!

[sweetvegetable]

Stop worrying. All a newborn needs are diapers and sleepers. Try to curb your enthusiasm, gifts will start to come. Wait until you actually need something, that way you don't have to worry about duplicates.

[sky1989]

I'm 20 weeks and we don't have any baby supplies yet. Sometimes I feel like I'm behind but I get reminded that we have plenty of time and it's still early.

[melib1313]

I am 20 weeks and I have not received any Presents besides one beautiful blanket tha my moms friend made for me I will find out on Thursday what I am having and then start buying my own items

[hb2015]

I have about nothing either just the few thing my hubby n I bought shoot in don't even have the crib... hehe so you are ahead of me.. I did my baby register in Dec when we found out gender... that's why I am hoping to do my baby shower a little ealier so I know what else I need to get..  the frustrating thing is I think so many family went above and beyond for my sister in law and she didn't use half of their stuff I think it upset them so kind of burned the bridge with me some.. sorry long post but I hope you start getting things :)