Embarrassed to buy baby clothes in front of husband?
I’m like barely 6 weeks pregnant and I want to buy baby clothes, blankets, and accessories like crazy. Maybe I’m doing this because I wanted a baby for so long and now that I’m having one, I’m just going shopping crazy. The issue is that my husband says to me, “I think it’s too early for you to be buying anything”. Now I’m embarrassed to buy or look at the baby section in front of him when we go to the store. What should I do? We live together so it’s not like I can hide the clothes from him or something.
How cute you two are. This is totally normal. My hubby was the same way. Remember, for you, you become a mommy the day you find out you are pregnant. Your husband won’t become a daddy until the baby arrives. To make it more real for him right now, make sure he goes with you to the ultrasound. When he sees the baby actually growing in your belly, it will become more real for him.
I remember I was constantly looking for baby stuff and reading reviews online while he was playing video games online..LOL. He was excited about our baby but had a hard time showing it so early because it didn’t seem real to him yet and it hadn’t sunk in.
What you can do is explain to him that after you have the baby, you are going to need to be in bed and rest for a few days after. Scare him a little and tell him that some mothers need to spend a couple of weeks in the hospital or laying down after giving birth. Then tell him that the reason you are buying what you need now is so that he will have an easier time if you end up in bed for several weeks after having the baby. You don’t want him frantically rushing around with a naked crying newborn baby looking for clothes..LOL..
Just be understanding with him and remember, he is a man and we are women. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
My husband is the same but I just buy them anyway. Don’t be embarrassed just do what you feel is right and enjoy. I think your hubby is just being cautious with the finances.
Shop without him. I didn’t do any shopping til I was out of the "danger" zone myself.
Just leave him at home when you want to go out and have fun shopping… Just make sure you are doing it with your money and not his.
Honestly, I think it may be a little early! What if something happens and you miscarry or something. (not to scare you but it does happen!) and honestly, if you have a baby shower you'll get tons of stuff! Plus neutral colors aren't fun! I would think it much more fun to wait till my baby is born to go shopping! Unless you know what it is for sure! Looking is fun, and buying stuff at a great bargain is fine, but i would ease up and relax, you'll have lots of time to buy stuff later!
I understand you’re so happy but I also think its to early just because u never know. I did the same with my first and never came home with the baby. This time I’m waiting until I have this one with me. Good luck.
It is a little early to be buying things; you should at least hold out until the second trimester, when the chances of losing the baby have significantly decreased. Some women hold out until they find out the gender, some hold out until they're 25 weeks. It's okay to look at stuff, but you should probably hold off on actually making purchases.
I would continue to browse and look around, but try to abstain from actually purchasing anything else just yet. If you decide to find out what the baby is, you'll really want to buy stuff then, and it will be hard to justify if you've already bought everything in the beginning. If you find something you really LOVE, get it, but otherwise, wait a bit. Remember, you'll be pregnant for almost a year, so you have plenty of time to pick out things. Congratulations! It's nice to hear about someone being so excited!
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I don't think you should feel embarrassed but I agree with him. I personally wouldn't want my daughter or son wearing all neutral stuff, so I would much rather wait to find out the sex so I could buy cute outfits for their specific gender.
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Don't let anyone rain on your parade…this is an exciting time…if you want to buy something for your little bundle then buy something…if he doesn't … than he doesn't have to…but don't feel embarrassed…tell him how you feel … and if he's any kind of man he'll stop saying that and support you…good luck and congrats!
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