| Author | Message | ||
     Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2464 Registered: 8-2003  |
BGS - My dad's name was Morrie..... As contemporary as Merv you might say  so while I "could" use it, we won't. | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 4670 Registered: 5-2001 |
You could be really far out and name him Mars. I actually like it, though not so much with your last name. But I really do like Morrison with your last name. Kind of like Harrison. Think about it, will ya? | ||
| The Soullful Mr T Citizen Username: Howardt Post Number: 2113 Registered: 11-2004  |
Mazel Tov, guys. In the near term, why not PIPSQUEAK? | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2465 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thanks Mr T I like Pipsqueak for the time being, but we are really attached to Mrbtabr.  VIG, I am going to let Morrison roll around on my tongue for a while. You think anyone will think we're just HUGE Doors fans? | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2466 Registered: 8-2003 |
So I went a little maternity clothes shopping today (Ran into my personal shoppers, ess and las, at MaSH! Thanks for helping me pick out clothes, ladies!) I went into Pea in a Pod. WHY would anyone spend so much money on clothes that they can't wear for more than one or two seasons? I was dismayed to see the prices of maternity clothes. I've already done the Old Navy and Target thing and was hoping for something a bit nicer, but that was ridiculous. A white ribbed tank for $50? I don't spend that much money on a tank I know I can wear for years! Rant over. | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 2390 Registered: 11-2001  |
Pip - it was a pleasure. You look so cute in everything! | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1477 Registered: 5-2005  |
I also objected to paying all that money... I know that some women want to go all out and spend a fortune but not me!!! check out motherhood.com - sales section, they normally have some good bits. | ||
| sac Supporter Username: Sac Post Number: 3552 Registered: 5-2001 |
I did a lot of my maternity shopping (now 10-15 years ago) at Sears and also Bradlees (now defunct, but it had a rather good sized maternity selection. Walmart seems to be the closest current counterpart although I know nothing of their maternity line, if any.) I agree - why pay all that money? The only exception I made, which may not apply as much these days, was to invest in several nice professional outfits for work, as I was in an office where you definitely needed to "dress for success." Be sure to check out local thrift shops as well as sales such as the Turnover Sale at Morrow Church coming up in the next couple of weeks as well as the Rummage Sale at Prospect Church at the end of summer. There are almost always some good maternity finds that are dirt cheap at those sales. Similar sized friends and relatives are also good sources at times ... maybe some MOLers will be ready to clean out (or loan from) that part of their closets? I'm afraid mine are long gone, though, so I can't help that way. Good luck! | ||
| Virtual It Girl Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 4671 Registered: 5-2001 |
I literally lived in overalls. Granted, not everyone wants to look like a farm hand all the time, but it worked for me. Never got maternity overalls, they didn't work with my long torso. Just bought bigger ones. Actually, I'm wearing a pair now. (Doing stuff in the house.) I think the new maternity jeans are great. I never bought one pair of maternity jeans. They seemed horrible back then. I also wore a lot of big shirts and sweats. Basically I was a disgusting slob! | ||
| mem Citizen Username: Mem Post Number: 6405 Registered: 5-2001  |
Pip, When my sis was prognant she found lots of cool ridiculously cheap maternity clothes at that used kids clothes store on Ridgewood Road by Teenage Wasteland - they are pre-owned if you don't mind that, but she really found some nice stuff. | ||
| mem Citizen Username: Mem Post Number: 6407 Registered: 5-2001 |
Prognant? Good lord. Sorry. | ||
| SoOrLady Citizen Username: Soorlady Post Number: 3372 Registered: 9-2003 |
Pippi - Morrow's turnover sale is just around the corner - believe it or not, they get some really nice things. Maybe BGS could get you an inside track for Maternity wear. | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2467 Registered: 8-2003 |
I can't wait for the turnover sale! Great idea! BGS, you there? any scoop? I plan to check out the thrift shop on Ridgewood, too. Problem is they don't have great hours for me. I did get a bunch of stuff from some girlfriends who had babies in the last year. It was a windfall, probably saved me lots of money. | ||
| flugermongers Citizen Username: Flugermongers Post Number: 652 Registered: 5-2001  |
Just saw this thread... Mazel Tov! That's such a cool story - now this should be in the Times... hehe. Flugermongers is a very traditional name... no? | ||
| notehead Supporter Username: Notehead Post Number: 3491 Registered: 5-2001  |
I dig chicks in overalls. Pippi looks way cute in them.  | ||
| BGS Supporter Username: Bgs Post Number: 1096 Registered: 10-2003 |
Pip-I PL'd you.... | ||
| The Soullful Mr T Citizen Username: Howardt Post Number: 2120 Registered: 11-2004 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH0rS4hyJzg The best that having kids can offer... | ||
| Shanabana Citizen Username: Shanabana Post Number: 626 Registered: 10-2005  |
Pipi and Notehead. i know this is off topic and a little late, but you can get solar shingles instead of panels. They integrate into the roof. Congratulations! I used cloth diapers and disposable at first. The services are expensive. You can get the clothies with velcro. Lamed out though pretty soon after #1 and turned to disposable. Guilt. With the breast feeding: It was INCREDIBLY painful at first for me, but the pain if you experience it only lasts aobut 3 days. Just keep that in mind and you'll get through it. I introduced the baba with my first daughter too soon and she neve went back to the boob. My son, however shows no sighn of wanting to banish boobing, and I'm more the weary. We even tried a boob-shaped bottle for him early on (ridiculous as that sounds). Different strokes for different kids, I guess. | ||
| The Soullful Mr T Citizen Username: Howardt Post Number: 2121 Registered: 11-2004 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIljBGJMpVk | ||
| red Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 6016 Registered: 2-2003  |
Pippi--I remember reading somewhere that Milk Money sells maternity clothes, you should give them a try....also if you haven't already borrow from friends. My first pregnancy my GF gave me her entire wardrobe and I suplemented with a few items. | ||
| justmelaura Citizen Username: Justmelaura Post Number: 723 Registered: 5-2001 |
Pippi, there is also another consignment shop on Irvington Ave on the Maplewood/South Orange boarder called Other Mothers. They seem to great stuff all around from baby stuff to maternity. Happy Birthing, Baby! | ||
| shoshannah Citizen Username: Shoshannah Post Number: 1298 Registered: 7-2002 |
Congrats!! I recently noticed that Target sells maternity clothes that are not half bad. When I was pregnant I bought the Belly in a Box (or something like that), which was a pack of items -- skirt, pants, tops -- in stretcy fabric. I lived in that. Not sure if it's still on the market, but at that time Bloomingdale's sold it in the hosiery department. If you are interested, I have some stuff that I was planning to put on the classifieds -- matching bumper/crib skirt set, nursery lamps, and possibly a baby dresser. PL me if you have any interest. | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2472 Registered: 8-2003 |
Shoshannah - Thanks.. I will PL you! I did get some stuff at Target. It's cute and cheap. Not the most fashionable, but certainly serviceable. JML - Thanks for the tip. I will def check it out! You might be hearing me if I have any questions about "alternative birthing". Nice to meet you saturday night! | ||
| notehead Supporter Username: Notehead Post Number: 3500 Registered: 5-2001 |
Just remember, Pip, that having somebody else do it is not one of the alternatives! (I told you I'd do it if I could!)  | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2473 Registered: 8-2003 |
Easy to say since you can't! | ||
| shoshannah Citizen Username: Shoshannah Post Number: 1299 Registered: 7-2002 |
Also, Albee's on the Upper West side has great prices. They deliver everywhere, so you can pick out what you want and then call Albee's to price it and order it. All of the old-time baby stores like Albee's and Goldfingers will deliver your order after the baby is born (the Jewish way). They know the drill. Same with ordering the layette. The store holds it for you until you deliver. Then your mother or sister or close friend (VIG?) picks it up for you and puts everything in the baby's room, all ready for your return home (except for one going-home outfit)! | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2474 Registered: 8-2003 |
That's basically what will happen. I will look into Albee's. Thanks! | ||
| Slideman Citizen Username: Slideman Post Number: 17 Registered: 5-2004 |
Have Pippi or Notehead been playing any particular music during the pregnancy? If so I'd be curious to know what tunes and why. If too personal that's ok. | ||
| CLK Supporter Username: Clkelley Post Number: 2307 Registered: 6-2002 |
Pippi & Notehead, I've been taking a semi-vacation from MOL and managed to miss this wonderful news. I am over the moon for you two!!! Many, many congratulations! | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2476 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thank you, CLK! Good for you for taking a semi-vacation. sometimes we all need one ... Slideman...good question. No, nothing in particular. But playing a lot as usual. We've also seen a couple of great live performances. Anything to recommend?? | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2477 Registered: 8-2003 |
I am having serious acne issues. I can't use salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide (I just found out by doing a little Google research) . Does anyone have anything to recommend? I am at my wits end. The humid weather hasn't been helping... HELP!!! | ||
| BGS Supporter Username: Bgs Post Number: 1102 Registered: 10-2003 |
Why can't you use those two things? Do you drink them???? B | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2478 Registered: 8-2003 |
salicylic acid is considered dangerous since it is "ingested" through pores (I think). Not as dangerous at Accutane or Retin-A, but still on the list of "No, you can't use this" I am doubling checking benzoyl peroxide since I found conflicting information on the web. | ||
| ess Citizen Username: Ess Post Number: 2415 Registered: 11-2001 |
I thought BP was OK to use. Did not realize salicylic acid was verboten, but it makes sense, since it is the same ingredient as aspirin, and aspirin is to be avoided as well. What about toothpaste on the blemishes (just at night)? Also, how about a milk of magnesia mask? (Don't laugh; I have been studying this very topic, as you know.) | ||
| Pippi Supporter Username: Pippi Post Number: 2482 Registered: 8-2003 |
The doctor got back to me and it turns out I CAN use benzoyl peroxide! YAY! I went out and bought some stridex pads. I feel like a teenager again | ||
| Monster© Supporter Username: Monster  Post Number: 3792 Registered: 7-2002  |
Now if only you had something for those dark circles around your eyes.  | ||
| notehead Supporter Username: Notehead Post Number: 3504 Registered: 5-2001 |
That's my girl...  | ||
| tom Citizen Username: Tom Post Number: 5176 Registered: 5-2001 |
Wow, I just saw this thread ... congratulations!! | ||
| justmelaura Citizen Username: Justmelaura Post Number: 742 Registered: 5-2001 |
Pippi, You are drop dead gorgeous girlfriend. Don't fret about the occasional bumps, lumps, humps, etc. Just remember that you are growing a wonderful human being inside of you that you will have to nurture to be an asset in our world PS: if you need a birthing partner, I will gladly be available. I have assisted in many births, with and without painkillers... | ||
| justmelaura Citizen Username: Justmelaura Post Number: 744 Registered: 5-2001 |
Goodness, didn't mean that last post to be so heavy handed. I know that you and the Dad will raise a wonderful child/children that will be an asset to our world! Lift them high and proud, Girlfriend, lauragraceless |
