Not even pregnant...

Daniel was unexpected so I can't say I've done that. But you could always put away the money while you have it into a seperate account so when you are preggers you can really go nuts

We bought a few things before we were pregnant...the only down side to consider is will you be ok seeing that stuff if takes you a while to fall pregnant or will it be a horrible reminder?

We only bought little things that could be packed away out of sight, we didn't buy anything big until we were pregnant.

i havent bought anything, only becuase i had an inkling it would take us a long time to get hapu and i was worried that seeing the stuff lying around would have been a reminder of, what i feel, is my failure.
but thats ME

i wish we could buy stuff so bad!

i reckon its pretty personal and up to you guys as a couple.

You've hit it on the head for me Paws. A friend has a box of baby gear she is giving away and I so want to put my hand up and take it, all in the name of preparation, but then I worry about seeing it if it takes a while, and worse, what if I don't get pg... It's a hard one, especially when my dh is not as fixated on it as me. He's more the, when it happens it happens and we'll cross that bridge then *sigh*

We have bought some things already and have friends and family that are holding onto other things for us. It doesn't really bother me too much seeing it even though we're not even pg yet. I look at and think if it's not our own baby that uses it then it will be a friends or family members who will still be very special to us and I'd be happy to gift it someone.

Well for me I've decided to buy stuff I'll need while preg, mainly clothes. Just off TM and it's not very much so far. This filfulls my need to buy things.

I've decided not to buy baby stuff till I'm preg because I don't want to see it around and it's been 9 months of ttc so I'm glad I haven't. I've done lots of research on cloth nappies and buggies and stuff though and will be giving dear bf a powerpoint presentation on what I suggest we buy the day after I find out I'm preg!!!



Kidding bout presentation.

We have got a few things but they're all hidden . The biggest thing is a cot because DH's boss sold it to us for a fantastic price and it's really nice. But it's all in bits and covered with a big blanket. I refuse to make up a nursery until I'm very pregnant!
I'm with you Almostthere, it's good to get things when it's a great bargain but just don't go over board, it *could* be years before bubba comes along. And you'll still have 6 months(ish) to go nuts!

Edited by Chickoin

We have purchased a few things, mainly really good deals on gender neutral clothing etc. Just basic stuff like all in ones etc.

DH thinks I'm a bit nutty but I would rather buy things now while our money is free flowing!

I must admit, I did get a little sad when I saw the stuff sitting in our spare room (emotional AF day) and so I put it all in the wardrobe out of site.

I don't think we would go as far as to buy 'big' things like cots etc as we may take years to have a baby and that can't fit in the wardrobe!

DH thinks we are better off to put the money in a seperate account, which I agree with.... but then I see stuff on TM and I can't help it! No self control when it comes to spending!

I couldnt buy the clothes or anything yet.. its just the cot thats the main on as its an awesome gift form dh's sis and i dont want to turn it down cos if we do, she will give it the church and hey, if I can get it free, why not?!

the bed, well we need another spare bed soI can justify that.. the chair, ok,maybe not the chair..

Almostthere, I say if DHs sister is offering you a fab deal then take it!