Jammies
October 14, 2008 | Mom In The Making
Today, in further efforts at trying to get more into the baby thing, I explored Target’s baby section. I thought perhaps I might buy some jammies or something to get in the spirit. I know this is going to be a big ‘duh’ to many of you, but sheesh. Everything either has little princess crap on it or footballs. Why is there no middle gound? Why can’t there be outfits in red? Orange? Blue without trucks or footballs?
I finally settled on some yellow jammies, mostly because they were so soft. I hung them over the back of a chair and stared at the empty little feeties most of the day. But then, because I am crazy, I decided to take it one step further.
It’s a good thing no one can see me carrying him around the house.
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October 14th, 2008 at 8:14 pm, starkers Says:
I had the same problem. I never wanted to find out the sex with any of our kids. I bought mostly Bonds wondersuits (not sure if you have them in America, but they are so cute and very plain). I opted for the pale blue over pink as I feel a girl can carry off a pastel blue, whereas a baby boy in pink, well not so much.
I think it’s awesome that you havne’t found out the sex. It’s a wonderful surprise at the end of the nine months. Even though I had 3 girls, every time, it was still an awesome surprise.
October 14th, 2008 at 10:07 pm, beth c Says:
I totally hear you on the lack of bold colors for baby (at least if you don’t want to spend $30 on a t-shirt they’ll wear for two months!). I can never find anything red except if it’s covered in baseballs or firetrucks. I started ordering plain onesies, t-shirts, and pants in red, olive green, black, and brown from someone called Andrew Christian on amazon.com. They sell American Apparel baby stuff for $5-8.
And your teddy bear looks adorable.
October 14th, 2008 at 10:35 pm, Noreen Says:
First of all, I have to ask, is this bear the same one we see on the shelf in the photo below? I feel a recurring theme. Should we be looking for him/her in all photos?
What a fun adventure for you and Bear today? I am glad you got into it! It’s sad you have to dig so hard to find good, cute stuff that isn’t screaming “boy” or “girl.” I’ll keep my eyes open. I was lucky to have such good unisex hand-me-downs! I am confident Baby Jacobs will be well dressed.
October 14th, 2008 at 11:11 pm, hliv Says:
We had a lot of yellow and green. I have to confess, once the girls were born I did run out and buy my fair share of pink and lavender.
October 15th, 2008 at 8:57 am, peaches Says:
I found quite a few cute “unisex” items at thriftstores–and in the organic brands (lots of nice greens, oranges and “natural” colors). (hmmm…now I have even MORE gift ideas for you!!) I too had plans to eschew pink with Audrey, but then once she was born she just looked so damn good in it, so now that’s mostly what her wardrobe is.
October 15th, 2008 at 11:48 am, Kelly T Says:
That bear is too cute, so are you. I don’t know if there is a Hannah Andersson near you, but they have pretty bold color clothing and none (or very little) have pictures or things on them. If you come down again, you’ll have to go check it out. I don’t know if you’re into hitting resale shops yet, but there is a lot of colorful stuff at them. I know some great places here in PDX.
I like the idea of “where’s teddy bear?” in your posts.
October 15th, 2008 at 4:06 pm, Jenny Says:
starkers: Thanks! I’m glad we don’t know, still too. Though they keep saying it sounds like a boy, that silly wedding ring on a string trick says it’s a boy, and people keep telling me I’m all out front like it’s a boy. Of course, that sounds like the beginning of a great story…
Beth: Noted. Thanks!
Noreen: Yep, that’s the same bear. It’s a really nice one. And it feels so much like a baby! Though, I think it can hold it’s own head up better than your average new born.
hliv: Yeah, I’m sure we will go one way or the other once it’s here, but if it’s a boy, I am SO not going to want sports themed clothes.
peaches: It would be a CRIME to keep sweet Audrey out of pink! To be clear, if, it’s a girl, it’s totally game on with the pink. Just not now.
Kelly T: I’ve heard this about Hannah Andersson. Thanks for the reminder. I would love to go shopping with you in PDX sometime! I am hoping to come down again before it’ so much harder.
October 15th, 2008 at 10:13 pm, Jess Says:
I am ALSO uninspired to buy baby clothes – what is up with that? Oh, and I was using a squirrel-shaped pillow to practice taking the baby in and out of the co-sleeper the other night. This is not strange.
October 17th, 2008 at 7:52 pm, jenny Says:
consignment…you’ll find tons of cutie stuff for $1.99. And there is TONS 12 months and younger. Makes me wish Patrick needed anything, just to get such a great deal.
October 17th, 2008 at 10:09 pm, Jenny Says:
Jess: Ha! I love that you did that.
Jenny: Where do you like to go in town?
November 17th, 2008 at 1:54 pm, Leah Says:
me and my mum laughed at this one imagining you staring at them on the chair wondering what to do with the empty feet! dafty