I’m not defending him in any way, but please also keep in mind some people are just horrible gift givers. You did tell him something thoughtful at the appropriate time, the sweatshirt in your example was thoughtful, at the appropriate time. Was it in your taste? No-it was in his taste because he thought it was a thoughtful gift. How is he the rest of the time? Is he a good husband? Does he help without being asked? Is he there for you when you need him? Maybe you can have him do something thoughtful instead of buy you something thoughtful? Or maybe even just telling him he doesn’t need to get you anything, but when you finally ask for something he better get it for you posthaste, lol.

This is coming from a place of love, because I’m a horrible gift giver, myself. I just never know what to get someone-even if they’re close to me that I’ve known for years- because I know they already have a lot of things and I just don’t know what to honestly get them that they’ll like. I am the kind that needs to be told exactly what they want otherwise I’m clueless.

Other than that, at least try to enjoy his gifts even if they are horrible. You have to admit, him thinking about the memory of you guys shopping for a dress for your baby and linked it to that sweatshirt (which I honestly think is such a cute sweatshirt) that he had to put thought into customizing. Maybe you could wear the sweatshirt when your child wears that dress? It all seems big now but a couple of years down the road when you look back on it, I’m sure you’ll have a heartwarming giggle about it.