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Q: I Feel Kinda Bad

asked by: lilmama2b_oct04 on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Ok we have theses friends ~holly and roger~ and they always buy us baby stuff... Its not just a couple things here and there. Its like a whole baby showers worth of stuff, and theyve done this a couple times. I feel so bad that they get us all this stuff... Can anyone help me think of a good idea to help like "return the favor"... Ok well last night this is all the stuff they brought us:

*vtech mooove 'n count cow
*playskool 2 in 1 tummy time gym
*toy keys
*2 in 1 fun cool water teether and rattle
*easy read medicine dropper
*baby bath boats
*barbell teether
*melody pal elmo
*little faces teether book
*magnetic rattling pooh
*digital thermometer
*infant spoons
*precious moments wrist rattle
*learning links
*spill proof cup
*linkadoos teething ring
*"the groooovy bib"
*"rattle 'n spin"
*"click 'n rattle"
*animal rattle
*feeding and storage dish set
* the first years "sensory star"
*car bottle warmer
*4 oz bottle (parents choice)
*9 oz bottle (evenflo)
*abc wood blocks
*diaper bag photo album
*"counting" (baby book)
*"first words" (baby book)
*carters newborn mittens
*wash clothes
*pink musical stuffed bunny
*cute little pink shoes
*fleece blanket
*thermal receiving blanket
*picture frame
*claw clips (hair stuff)
*salon clips (hair stuff)
*pony holders (lol more hair stuff)
*tub toy net
*pacifier
*mini mit for bathtime
*bottle brush
*carters hat and matching booties
*baby wipes case
*box of baby wipes
*baby lotion
*baby powder
*baby orajel
*johnsons "no more rash"
*johnsons "baby oil gel"
*disposable camera
*outlet plugs
*piglet outfit
*tie dye outfit
*heart outfit
*frog and dragonfly outfit
*pink tanktop
*blues clues swim suit
* and a bunch of candy (for me of course)

others things they have gotten us in the past include diapers, baby wipes, pacifiers, dresses, other outfits, bunting, quilts, bibs, wash clothes, bottles, more toys, and stuffed animals.

Replies(19)

newlife

replied on August 27th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Well, they sound like really good friends. Those are always nice to have. But I really don't know what ya'll could do. Maybe treat them to dinner, for a couple of nights. If you start to really feel uncomfortable, try telling them to cut down a little. But it looks like brooklyn , will come into the world with a lot of people that really care about her.

noodleandshorty

replied on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Holy crap!! Now those are nice ppl. I have no idea on how u can pay them back, maybe take them out for a nice dinner or something? I dunno
~heather ryan and mackenzie

linuxChique

replied on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Oh my gosh! I wish I had friends like that! Lol! Yeah i'd say take them out to dinner and tell them that's enough! Lol!

tweety12986

replied on August 27th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Wow... Can I borrow your friends Laughing

well I would throw them a party to show your appreciation and give them a card saying this is nothing compared to what you have done for me thanks. They sound like really good friends so i'm sure showing your gratitude will be alot for them.
Meagan

lilmama2b_oct04

replied on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Lol when kevin asked me what we could get them in return, I said well lets take them out to diner or something... But it just doesnt even it out! But the thing is, I dont really know them that well...Yea ive know roger since I started going out with kevin, but I only met holly like last december. We dont really hang out with them that much either. Lol ryan was over the other day and he was like "well I gotta go get megan from work and go pick up her birthcontrol." kevins like "why? You dont need that crap" lol and then ryan said somthing about how he doesnt need to be like us. And then he said and "im not gonna try and be like roger"... Kevin asked "why is that?" and ryan kinda acted like oh caca I opened my mouth and then said after a couple seconds "well you know how he tries to be like me all the time, well I dont want to be like him and try and be like you." so im starting to wonder if I gave them baby fever and now they are ttc.

nikki_caro

replied on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Wow I want friends like that!!!!! Give them a big special card letting them know you appreciate everything. Then take them to dinner

TiNaBo0314

replied on August 27th, 2004

Experienced User

Wow, thats a lot of stuff!! I would ask them to be the baby's god parents. They seem like nice ppl, ur lucky to have them! I wish I had friends like that!

lilmama2b_oct04

replied on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

I was thinking about the godparents thing too, but I wish I knew them a bit better first.

lee25

replied on August 27th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

If they are a couple and you really trust and if you have no one else in mind, maybe you could tell them that you would be honored if they would be the godparents to the baby over a nice dinner. Just a suggestion, could you imagine how they will spoil the baby then.

Brenda

lilmama2b_oct04

replied on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Yes they are a couple. Lol they have been together as long as me and kevin have been together (well lol a couple months less I think). What are the exact responsibilities of godparents? Lol I dont even know who my godparents are (i think I only have a godmother, and its my aunt or grandma, and my mom always said that if she died I would live with my aunt or grandma and they would become my gardian)... Ok godparents get custody if something happens, right? I dunno, I just never really knew what exacltly godparents were for. Lol I feel kinda dumb.

lee25

replied on August 27th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Yeah, the godparents responsibility is to take care of your child in the case something was to happen to you and kevin. But that is just a formality. If in case a family member can't afford or refuses to take in your child. My sister is my first son;s godmother, but she already told me to look for someone else for the second one. Because she wouldn't be able to afford them both plus hers, so we are chosing his brother and wife this time, which I really don't want buti don't have close friends like you do.

Brenda

babyrae

replied on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Godparents are basically a religious thing. I think godparents is more of a title, kinda like saying "thank u for being there for us" and what not. Danicas godparents are tims best friend scotty, and my best friend ashley. They dont really know eachother but they've met already. Godparents are usually there for the baptism and u have the choice of, I somethign ever happened to u and kevin, that ur bab would go under the care of godparents.. But it doesnt always hafta be that way. So I think its basucally just a respectful title.

Shauna

2ferano

replied on August 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

That is a lot of stuff!!!!!!!!!They sound like wonderful friends!

Shayna

replied on August 28th, 2004

Experienced User

Thats crazy I would be careful if I was u they might try and kidnap your baby...Haha just playing...What are they rich ?? Damn I need to find someone like that ! Laughing

bellax0x

replied on August 28th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Thats very sweet of them! I like the whole dinner idea, but the godparents bit is up to you and kevin..

<3
gaby

Kia

replied on August 28th, 2004

Supporter

Are they struggling to have children themselves?

Always be gracious, nothing offends a benefactor more than rejection.

Often benefactors of this kind prefer something "low-key" try things like
* decorative plate for "wonderful friends"
* photo frame with scan piccie or first photo or something in
* special fridge magnet "wonderful friends" / "special people" kinda thing
* notelets - write a short but thankful thankyou notelet, use a real nice card, maybe delicate scent on it, write real nice and use a "posh" envelope.
If they are genuine, so long as you are grateful, I think all they want is a small token of thanks, but thank them for who they are and being there as opposed to individual gifts.
Once the baby arrives show you appreciate the stuff by using and not abusing it.
And show them that you don't take their gifts for granted. Wink

2ferano

replied on August 28th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Yeah, I think spending a lot of money on them would just make them feel bad. Kia's ideas are great.

Godparents are people who are designated to teach your child about god. Just an f.Y.I.

They really sound like special people though!

PattyV

replied on August 29th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

I agree that they sound like good people.Some people are just that good and we see that so seldom that it makes us suspicious.Have them over for dinner,find out what they really like and try to make their favorite meal.It's really great to have someone who supports you and your situationlthank them for their generosity and let them know that you truly appreciate their gifts,but that they have done plenty and just having them as friends is enough.If they continue to give gifts,just be gracious and accept them and count your blessings!Patty

bellax0x

replied on August 29th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Great ideas patty!!

<3
gaby

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