(Vent) Classic Pooh infant towel. (All Better Now!)

[Unsettled Isola]

My condolences to your husband. He's in for a long and bumpy ride.

 

[grumpeeduck]

We sort of think of Classic Pooh and current Pooh as the same-they're all Pooh! AND current Pooh did derive from Classic Pooh. We love them all!Have you read Classic Pooh books? They are beautiful and you might develop a great appreciation for them, and you should definitely read them to your child.

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

My condolences to your husband. He's in for a long and bumpy ride.

Now that was just rude.


To the OP, I'm glad you are feeling better. I read your comment when you first posted and I have to tell you that I laughed out loud...not because of your problem, but rather that it trasported me back to all of my pg's (also known as the last 4 years of my life! ) Talk about triggering a memory...I used to get so worked up about the funniest things when I was pregnant...not that I thought they were funny at the time. A PP was right when she said we want so badly to be perfect parents. Parenting isn't perfect. I'm still learning that and plan to take her comments to heart.

Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy...it goes by so fast. As far as I'm concerned, vent any time you need to!

Lisa

 

[bcarson]

I am glad you are feeling better and were able to reflect on before reacting. I hope things go well with your baby!

 

[Magic Mom]

All I'm saying is that soonish you will be having a bay shower. And you will receive gifts that others have lovingly picked out and you will think that they are the ugliest, tackiest things ever. But you'll smile politely and nod and thank them......a reaction like you had over what your husband ordered will not be favored in public at a baby shower.

And overall, it doesn't matter............

This is so true. When DS was born, one of my friend's mom handmade me a Precious Moments blanket. I really don't like PM and it was sort of girly, so I didn't use it but a few times. Then I laundered it and stored it away. It felt wrong getting rid of it since it was hand made. Then a few years later when DD was born, I was sorting through baby things tying to decide what I could use and I found it. I still hated PM, but I thought I could use it as a back up. It turned out that was DD's favorite blanket and it bacame her "Blankie." We still have it and while she doesn't need it or use it any more, she still loves it (GASP! Even though I hate Precious Moments!) LOL.
OP, remember that your baby is your husband's baby too. And your baby will be his own little person. You will not be able to control every part of his life, and if you try you will make youself and every one around you miserable.

 

[chrissyt27]

I agree, that it’s just a towel. I think it was thoughtful of your DH to order something for the baby. The Pooh is so small on their too, it’s barely noticeable. I think I would just let this one pass, if you make a big deal he may never buy anything again.
Your baby won’t use it that long and maybe he will like classic pooh. Just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean other people can’t.


Edited to say I am glad you thought it through.

We all get hormonal.
I would edit your original post to say you are now all good, people see it first.

 

[Poohbug]

I hope your ultrasound technician is right and all your plans aren't messed up.

 

[DisneyAndRedSox]

Trust me, a year from now you will be laughing that you were ever upset about this... I won't go into details, but I had my baby planning meltdown the morning of my shower!

I used to go a little nutty over things like this and can relate (I was an over-the-top Type A planner, borderline Kate Gosselin-ish.) Now that DD is 4, I react much differently to things! For example, my MIL gives DD clothes I don't like with no gift receipt, tacky t-shirts as souveniers from vacations and now I just use them as play clothes and move on....

BTW- I am not a fan of Classic Pooh, but this is actually very simple and cute for classic pooh!

 

[Scornelius]

Don't let a Classic Pooh towel become your big fork and spoon.

 

[krcit]

I'm glad you're feeling better and realize DH wasn't trying to ruin your life Those pg hormones can be crazy!! I had such a fit over onions on my pizza when I was pg with my oldest dd-we STILL laugh about it 15 years later!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

Seriously, 3 years from now you're not even going to remember that towel! Oh, and if you try to save *everything* you're going to have like, 10 Rubbermaid totes of stuff you won't remember having!

 

[Magic Mom]

Don't let a Classic Pooh towel become your big fork and spoon.

...or your suitcase full of cheese.

 

[wvjules]

WOW you make it sound like it is your baby ONLY. Isn't the father entitled to get the baby something HE likes or is it all about you?

Is there such a thing as a momzilla?

 

[MaumeeMom]

OP: I'm glad that you have cooled down & realized how much you over reacted to a simple, thoughtful gift from your husband. While I don't generally encourage or condone snooping, I'm glad that you found the receipt and did not act this way in front of your DH when he presented you with his surprise.

I agree with PPs that it was really sweet of your DH to order something for your baby.

I actually decorated our nursery in Classic Pooh - what you despise so vehemently is one of my very favorite characters - to each his own. At my shower I got a mix of Classic and Contemporary Pooh Bear items. I did not explode because people didn't pay attention when I espoused upon the beauty of Classic Pooh Bear. Instead, I treasured each and every gift because I knew that it was given in friendship and love.

You still have a ways to go with your pregnancy; I hope that you can maintain an even keel and try to stay relaxed. Getting worked up over things, especially things this trivial, is not good for you, nor is it good for the little one.

Good luck.

 

[Hannathy]

WOW you make it sound like it is your baby ONLY. Isn't the father entitled to get the baby something HE likes or is it all about you?

Is there such a thing as a momzilla?

I can't wait until "conor" announces at 2 ish that he hates Winnie the Pooh either version..............

 

[marcyinPA]

As a woman who has been married for 25 years and has two children, let me give you a bit of advice I wish I had been given when pregnant with my first DS.

Moms, especially new ones, want to control every aspect of the of children's lives. You don't even know this until you are pregnant!

One day my husband had taken the kids grocery shopping and when they got home, they excitedly told me how Daddy had treated them to (can't even remember what - ice cream? candy? a cookie?). I was so mad at him for giving them something sugary that I hadn't "approved" first and so close to meal time!

He looked at me with sad eyes and said, "Why do you get to spoil them and I don't?"

Well, that changed the dynamics instantly. He was sooo right.

Now, even if I am not happy that he bought them something (more now to do with budget than sugar - bigger boys toys cost so much more, lol), I squelch those feelings and find joy in seeing the incredible bond all my "boys" have and their thrill that Daddy "spoils" them.

In the end, what does it really matter if you hate classic Pooh? Your DH is bonding with his child. If you call all the shots, he will end up being a hands-off daddy, something you really do not want.

My 2 cents.....

OMG, I could have written this post! This was (and admittedly, sometimes is) me and my DH. (we're married 16 years, with 2 boys, 14 and 10).

My DH likes to stop to get them a hot cocoa or a powerade or something at Wawa from time to time when they are in the car together. I've been known to get "aggravated", especially when the hot cocoa ends up in the garbage because the younger one had to have it, but doesn't really drink it.

Anyway, this kind of stuff is the SMALL stuff....it needs to be let go of!!

 

[Scrapfriend]

Having been to a third world country and seen what other mothers don't have for their babies gave me a whole new perspective on what I have been blessed with.

I sure do remember those hormonal days, I hope time has helped my husband forget!

 

[Maggi May]

He didn't buy the towel for you, he bought it for the baby.

 

[finz2left]

Don't let a Classic Pooh towel become your big fork and spoon.

Snort...that's a Classic ELR episode!!!

 

[Docwoods]

I have a feeling that your husband doesn't differentiate between Classic and modern Pooh.He just heard Pooh,and he's probably pleased as punch that he remembered that you love Pooh.Men don't tend to keep that kind of detail in their heads.He was obviously thinking of you,and thought that you'd be pleased.