Time to Shop!

I have another 20 odd days to go…technically that is less than 3 weeks…so I these days I am full fledged involved or rather indulging in the activity that I am best at-SHOPPI NG!!!


I have got my baby shopping list in place, right from things needed at birth to the post birth requirements for newborns. What I have been periodically shopping for myself on account of my growing tummy not included, this new shopping is over and above all that. This retail therapy that I am indulging in is for my baby.

My shopping sprees were on account of varying reasons such as I don’t fit into my clothes to I need bigger shoes as my feet are swollen or I am depressed and don’t feel good or a mere...my baby likes this food hence I got to indulge my sweet tooth and put on weight without guilt! I have gone ahead splurged my money on all things necessary as well as unnecessary…like fancy hair accessories to earrings which are not remotely connected to my delivery, but helped elevate my mood and get over my occasional pregnancy blues…

But coming to my baby shopping I am pleased with the indefinite options available that encourage new parents like us to blow our money. They might not be necessities and may turn out to be sheer luxuries but deciding where to draw the line is a tough choice… things which my grand parents or for that matter even my parents never knew existed are available along with a choice of brand to pick. Any non-branded item is subjected to intense scrutiny and the quality is highly doubtful, but at times I really wonder whether my mom did actually consider the brand when she bought me my first toy or milk bottle!

The shopping list is endless, although I really don’t think my kid is going to mind it if I buy a normal bath towel or a one decorated with teddy bears or Spiderman or the Little Mermaid…cos they just don’t know such things exist…but me as a parent wants a towel that is kind of cute and soft and soothing to the eye, in light colours and snuggly…but does my baby really care??? My husband keeps telling me he will shop after the baby birth but it everytime draws a firm “No” from me! He doesn’t seem to understand my need and desire to explore ten shops before picking up one thing and selecting the right colour to match varying moods…he will simply not realize the importance of having the same thing in a different design and varying shades of yellow, I actually wonder if he knows there are shades in yellow…but I guess that’s normal to all guys…so can’t blame him!

I have a list for everything…it’s the organized DNA in me which is measuring on the brink of an obsessive compulsive disorder, but I prefer calling it “Being Organized”. There is a list of the kind of clothes needed, the baby bedroom furniture with an accessory list separate and a list of items needed for liquid feed and solid feed separately, although the solid feed is supposed to start after 6 months, one needs to be prepared for it n… and it goes on to include the types of toys that one needs to buy to ensure overall child development! Who thought about all this???

My husband did get a bit scared when I pulled out this list…the whole idea of him shopping later for the baby was dropped instantly and I am solely and wholly responsible for this activity now. I plan my days accordingly to take out time for my shopping sprees in the evenings and I can’t describe the pleasure I get everytime I pick up a new piece of clothing and image my baby wearing it…trust me a sheer delightful experience all should indulge in!

Forget the practicality aspect just indulge right now…