Gifts and furniture.

[violet13]

Hi ladies,
My MIL asked us to pick a changing unit as she really wanted to buy something big for the babies room which is lovely I mean really she's bought us loads of clothes already and I feel super spoilt she said price doesn't matter but I feel so guilty over her buying something so expensive. I'm not used to being bought expensive stuff even my own parents doing it made me feel awful yet they did it anyway but I made sure nothing cost too much as I don't think it's fair for people to do it. We sent her a link to one and she asked us to look at something a bit sturdier which tbh it didn't look ace the first one we picked but the other is beautiful a cupboard door and 3 drawers it'd certainly be handy to have but how do I tell her not to go crazy? Her youngest daughter is also having a baby in November so I know she'll want to get them stuff too yet it's such a lot of money :/ I feel terrible which I always do over expensive things xxx

 

[PurpleCloud]

If she is offering, you have to assume she really wants to do this for you. I find it hard to accept things too but just go with it. People get generous when you're pregnant. 😊 Xx

 

[Natalie_reid]

Ive been the exact same but people just keep appearing with things....but anything expensive we have said its ok dont spend that much but ppl have anyway....just having to smile and say thanks now lol x

 

[xjdx]

That's really nice.
My stepdad took me out for my birthday, we had a meal, I hadn't seen him for ages because of his job.
We went past mothercare, he said come on let me treat you.
I ended up walking out and my stepdad had spent over £300 on a swinging crib and accessories. It's beautiful and I'm really grateful for it. I only expected a pack of vests or something.
Once it got delivered I set it up and sent him lots of pictures.

It's nice to be spoilt xx

 

[violet13]

It is a beautiful changing stand I must admit and it'll get used loads just hard to accept such expensive gifts. She's really excited to meet him I can't wait for our families to see him. My FIL did the same with a Moses basket and bouncer I was all for cheaper things but no haha xx

 

[JJ Mum]

Id let her, she really wants to. I know id love to buy the exact pushchair or cot the couple wanted regardless of cost if I could afford it - enjoy xx

Ooh maybee she wants a sturdy lasting one to encourage you to have loads of grandchildren

 

[violet13]

Haha that's not a problem grandchildren wise we want 4 ideally as I only had my brother and oh has 2 sisters. It's beautiful looking at it I just imagine baby on his changing mat and I can see him in his cot and pushchair which will be well used but loved too as its things we wanted. My mum is still buying things too a soother and blankets for the cot and pram it's adorable but I'm like stop they don't listen it's my parents first grandchild and my mils first grandson so they are bound to be excited we're ordering it on Friday xxx