Words cannot describe how much I HATED registering for the babies. Eric and I decided to start this weekend (probably bad idea number 1, since it was crowded), and after 2 hours, we were only a third of the way through the store and totally frustrated with each other and the whole process.
I didn't expect this at all. I mean, I have looked into baby gear since well before I was pregnant, and I thought I was prepared, but I was far from it. It was nothing like the wedding registry process. Then, we had so much fun with that, running all over the store scanning to our hearts desire, including things we knew we didn't need, but wanted anyway.
Now all of a sudden, our natural high was ruined by not knowing what kind of bottles or pacifiers to buy, or the fact that it seemed like every isle we went on, we were followed by three to five other couples who had to look at the exact same thing at that exact same moment (without saying "Excuse me", no less... I hate people here so much sometimes).
I don't know how people do it. By the time we decided to give up, we were both hungry, and tired, and just deflated by the whole experience. We decided to either come back on another day, or just try adding the rest online. We definitely needed to just get away from the whole scene and recoup.
On the plus side, we did get a $25 gift card for setting up a new registry, so that was nice. Silver lining I suppose.
So to all the vets out there, any recommendations for items to have and items to avoid?? Any help is appreciated!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
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Hi. I occasionally read your blog. Your a few weeks ahead of me in my first pregnancy, due 12/25!
ReplyDeleteI started doing the registry thing this weekend, just online though. Going into the stores kinda terrify me. But I've pretty much been following the book Baby Bargains. They have a ton of great reviews on everything that you need to buy, along with a list of things that are a waste to buy or register for. I definitely recommend it!