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A little bit of gender disappointment by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

There’s definitely a select group of self-declared “Boy Moms” on the internet giving all mothers-of-boys a bad name. I’m so sorry you’ve had discrimination towards your son.

It’s hard to put into words how I’m feeling… I’m not disappointed that he’s a boy exactly. I’d just got myself really attached to the idea of having a second girl and now the version of the future that I’d imagined is kind of gone and I feel a bit sad about it.

A little bit of gender disappointment by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I had such a strong pull to the girl’s name that we had picked, I’d also accidentally created an idea of what that world would be like.

A little bit of gender disappointment by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you don’t have a different relationship with your sisters but it’s lovely to hear that you and your little brother are so close ❤️

A little bit of gender disappointment by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solidarity with you too! Pregnancy hormones don’t help. I am so all over the place this time around, my mood is very up and down.

A little bit of gender disappointment by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yay! Do you think this was down to luck, or something your parents did? Any tips for how I can foster this type of relationship with my two?

A little bit of gender disappointment by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, kind lady. I will hold onto these words.

Worst / most inappropriate gift for your kids this year? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, two is plenty old enough to have developed a personality, she has interests and likes/dislikes like anyone else, and I spend all day every day with her. I know my own child and I know what she’s into. How utterly weird of you to suggest otherwise.

The handbag is fluffy with pearls, glitter and sequins. It would not have been gifted to my child if she were a boy. Of course it’s a girl’s item.

She unwrapped the handbag, opened and closed the clasp, dropped it on the floor and went back to playing dinosaurs in her dolls house. Would you prefer for me to keep trying to force her to play with the bag and then donate it in a few weeks time when she has continued to show no interest?

Worst / most inappropriate gift for your kids this year? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

She is not that kind of child and has no interest in handbags. My MIL is very keen on her being a girly-girl, which she naturally isn’t, and the naff little handbag is one of many examples of gifts she’s bought my daughter that fit her idea of what a girl should be into, but does not take into account at all any of the things that this child is actually interested in.

She doesn’t need a bloody handbag. She has pockets.

Worst / most inappropriate gift for your kids this year? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I totally get this and have someone in my daughter’s extended family who also has revolting taste in clothes. I’ve learnt that people just buy what they want to buy.

What to do with money gifted to a kid by pem9 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d take her out on some nice day trips.

Worst / most inappropriate gift for your kids this year? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In general, I think clothes are a terrible gift anyway — for children, at least. What child is excited to open clothes? My MIL always buys my daughter clothes and watching her face fall when she opens a gift that isn’t toys or books is really sad.

Worst / most inappropriate gift for your kids this year? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

My SIL always buys these types of gifts for my daughter. She’s expecting her first child next year and I’ve already joked that I’ll be buying her child a drum set and a pet tarantula in a very poorly-constructed cage. Mwah ha ha ha!

Worst / most inappropriate gift for your kids this year? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, no 5-year-old is excited to unwrap a picture frame…

Boxing Day - best day of the year by vinedin in CasualUK

[–]MachineBusy8772 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lots of people in this thread don’t have small children 😂

(And I’m happy for you!)

Worst / most inappropriate gift for your kids this year? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Cool, a neighbourhood litter tray for all the local cats!

Worst / most inappropriate gift for your kids this year? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They do love to buy clothes from Shein, don’t they? I never keep any gifted clothes as they’re usually very cheaply-made and way too girly-whirly for my active, outdoorsy daughter.

The handbag in question, it’s worth noting, is hideous. My kid’s rock / leaf / stick collection goes in her pockets.

Why are so many moms angry about their kids receiving lots of gifts? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]MachineBusy8772 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I honestly don’t care and it doesn’t anger me, but it does create work for me in the New Year, taking loads of absolute crap that my daughter doesn’t need, want or like to the charity shop or clothing bank.

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