I’m so grateful but..

I get it. I spent time putting together a registry with things we need (diapers, sunscreen, soap, a *few* toys) too and the party hasn’t happened yet but I have people reaching out saying they want to get a fun toy and asking for more ideas but he seriously has soo many toys and I said gifts aren’t necessary because I don’t want a bunch of toys that aren’t age appropriate or that we already have. So far only those few toys were bought from the registry so it’ll be interesting to see what gifts people bring. Like I’m totally grateful that people want to give my son gifts but I promise he has everything he wants already, more diapers would be the most helpful thing rn

@Dayna literally same. I put a few toys too I asked for more clothes and diapers too!! 😭 my sister is the only one who absolutely killed it she had got 12 gifts and all on the registry box of Huggies diapers, clothes, and a few toys!! I was thankful for her coming thru!

Don’t be afraid to return some of the items you got. You can do return without a receipt at both target and Walmart. Or explain to your parents you don’t have room for the car and she’s too young for it and would like to get your child something else, they should understand

@Dakotah I really appreciate your comment but there’s no way I personally can do that, I have no balls 😩 I would just suffer in silence not suffer but you know what I mean 😅

Aw I totally understand you! My husband is the same way lol because his family gets offended otherwise, but my family is the exact opposite and always tell us if we don’t like something we can exchange it and they won’t get upset about it. I guess it really does depend on the person 😅

Maybe have your parents keep the big car at their place?

@Elizabeth yeah they are, I brought it up and my mom said yeah that was the plan the whole time I’m like ah ok lol 😆

I did wishlists and a cash fund linked on a wishlist. We had two small parties and I mentioned for the first one ( hubby's family) your presence means a lot to us but here are some presents we might enjoy

We are in between the living situations so I get the limited space ( in a house using several rooms as storage.... Have a lot of toys so only wanted toys developmentally relevant....if any)

Second party was my parents and our adult friends without kids ( our friends with kids are few and far between). We honestly for food brought a main and side dish and had others bring side dishes . We bought cupcakes for the second one. For the first I made muffins. Both were dinner parties. And it was seven people for the first ( we brought lasagna for that one ... The gracious house host provided salad and fresh bread to toast) ... Second one was 9 people ( both head counts included the three of us)

We honestly just wanted parties to celebrate and to have a good time with people. Gifts were never a requirement for either parties... So yes we got gifts, but the first party we got books to add to our children's book library that we are growing. And the second we got some toys... And one item off a wishlist ( arrived after the party, but our friend that got it passed it to us still... We caught up with her a few days later)... And my sister.... Who lives too far away to easily come to a party, passed my parents two onesies I had picked and she bought... And a stacking/pull toy... And a few puzzles for his age ( early simple puzzles

I actually did the cash fund in my registry com to start a custodial savings account for him. We want to open one for him to put money in for him to use as a young adult however he so desires

I keep getting asked what to get for baby despite me sharing and linking the registry. I finally gave and said clothes. Just get him clothes in these sizes please.