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To feel sad it's time to get rid of the newborn baby clothes?

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MsHopey · 25/08/2019 09:56

I have 2 DS.
One is 2yo, the other is 4mo but pretty big.
We only want 2 children, we have 2 children, DH has had a vasectomy so pretty sure we're only ever going to have 2 children.
It's now time to get rid of the newborn, tiny baby clothes.
And I'm feeling a little emotional about it, which is silly, because I know how lucky I am and I've found (what I think is) a good cause to donate all the clothes to.
But it's still feeling a little bit like saying goodbye, even though my 2 are still so young and we have so much more to enjoy.
Am I just too emotional and have too much sentimentality for material things? Or have others felt like this? That their family is 100% complete and finished but still a list. . . . Wistful?

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MsHopey · 25/08/2019 09:57

*little, not list. Sorry.

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FAQs · 25/08/2019 09:57

Keep one to remember the size they were and have the others made into a Teddy Bear or blanket?

MegaMonsterMunch · 25/08/2019 10:02

I feel this way too. We've recently had our second and 2 is all we ever wanted. It took us years to conceive number 2. And now she's here and she's perfect I feel like I could have a million. Dreading going through the clothes. For what it's worth, I'm told it is very normal. I just didn't feel this way with my first, but then again I guess I knew deep down he wouldn't be the last. Husband has discussed vasectomy himself but not took any action yet. I hope you're okay. Think of all the amazing things you're going to do with your beautiful children. X

Widgetsframe · 25/08/2019 10:11

I had secondary infertility and feel the same. Have you any friends or family to pass them onto? The charity shop I have baby grows haven’t put them out on sale and I am sad as I wanted them to go to good use.

Also I kept a couple of new born bits to pass onto my DGC.

MsHopey · 25/08/2019 11:09

I've found a local church that collects them for vulnerable pregnant women and make bundles. They take small sized nappies, clothes, bedding, breast pads, maternity pads and bibs. It's definitely a good cause.
I'm also keeping a few bits that both boys have worn and displaying them with photos of the boys wearing them in some way.

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whattodowith · 25/08/2019 11:10

I kept a few pieces from each of my DC and there are a couple of items that have been worn by all four.

Chivers53 · 25/08/2019 11:16

Absolutely! I have sorted through and donated lots of them, but I have kept a small box of the ones I feel I have a sentimental attachment to whilst we decide what to do with them. I'm thinking making them into a blanket and donating the rest when I feel ready is the best bet. I definitely do not want any more, but I just can't get rid of them yet.

Anotherusefulname · 25/08/2019 11:34

My son is 13. My Daughter is 9.My family is complete.
The pram, the pushchair, the cot, their blankets and all their clothes until they were 3 are packed away in my loft. They are as precious to me as the photographs I took when they were babies. I will likely never get rid of them.

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