November 11th News

[migirl]

November 11th News

A friend sent me a message asking what to get E for her birthday. I've only hung out with this girl a few times - she's a friend of a friend, and I like her, plus she has a daughter close to E's age, so I invited her to the party. The invitation says no gifts necessary, and I really meant it - we do not need more toys!! Are people actually going to follow this? I'm sure family members will ignore this and bring her gifts, and hubby and I picked up a few things for her, but I just think it's silly to expect people to buy things for my kid.

We did a few "no gift" parties for my kids and some people still brought gifts.

[MrsK]

Waiting for the doc to come in and place my IUD. The first time we tried a couple weeks ago my doc (FM) couldn't do it, so today I have an actual OB placing it. I hope this time isn't as painful as last time. I just want to get this over with!

OMG, that's miserable! You poor thing.

Gah, still no IUD! She said I could come back another day to try with ultrasound guidance, but I'm just over it at this point. I have a prescription for the mini pill, but I don't want that either. I think I think it's time to start buying some NFP books.

[MrsK]

Tell her you really did mean the "no gifts", but if she REALLY wants to get something, a book would be great. "No more toys" is perfectly reasonable. At least she asked!

This. And, yes, people will bring gifts. The parents of one of K1's classmates own a major national toy store. If anyone has enough toys, it's them. People still bring toys when their invitation clearly says don't. For them, I make a donation to a charity they support.

[MrsK]

I desperately need to have a kid-free meal. One where no one is whining, grabbing food off my plate, pouring milk in his hair, putting straws up his nose, clawing at my breast, and I can eat while my food is still warm.