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Being in the hobby while pregnant?

Jan 19, 2013

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    1. I have to say I am one that shyed away for a little bit on the doll spectrum when I was pregnant, I still went to meet ups and everything but I didn't do much with them. But after having my little girl I am back, and I spend accordingly. I just bought a new doll and its the first one I have bought in a long while. Like everyone has said you still need you time, because it does get a little hectic and stressful. A friend from a doll meet up also let me have a doll for her and she loves it.

      It is great to see all this feed back from everyone, and congrats to everyone who is expecting and have little ones, they are truly amazing.
       
      #41 StrawberryEssance, Jul 31, 2013
    2. When I was 17 years old I bought my first doll. He is a Dream of Doll DOC Homme Kirill. I loved him so much, and took him everywhere with me. Vacation to Colorado, shopping, and even to church. Well, 7 years later I still have my dollie, Jasper, and love him dearly. I don't play with him much... but I guess that is because I'm married to a wonderful guy, and have a 2 year old running around. My little girl just got some of her first Barbies and that's what made me think about Jasper and maybe getting another doll. That being said, I'm also 16 weeks pregnant with baby #2. I feel like I should be spending money on getting ready for the new kiddo, but I have a lot of what I will need already (just waiting to find out the gender so I can either buy boy clothing, or go through my daughter's old stuff and maybe get new bottles). I know once the new baby gets here the dollies will be put on hold again. I'm so thankful for this thread because I was feeling really guilty over wanting a new doll, and still am a bit, but I think I may get her after all. My husband told me last night, "If you want to get her, you should get her before she gets sold out or something." So, we will see. Again, thanks for all the GREAT comments on here! Makes me feel really good! :D
       
      #42 Apple-kins, Apr 14, 2015
    3. As a mother you will make plenty of sacrifices, so if you can afford it, buy the doll. It is easy to lose yourself in motherhood, so don't feel guilty about treating yourself once in a while, kids like a happy mommy!
       
      #43 CinDeeCae, Apr 15, 2015
    4. Very good point [MENTION=69617]CinDeeCae[/MENTION] !
       
      #44 Apple-kins, Apr 15, 2015
    5. I second CinDeeCae - and congrats to all, by the way! :) - you're still entitled to "sanity money" like everyone else, so save it up and spend it on the doll you'd like, no matter how old the kids are :) Having #2 is a big deal! My two girls are a similar age gap to yours. I got into (off topic) doll collecting when DD2 was 3 months old, and I was SOOOO grateful for the hobby stimulation when the rest of my life turned back into the newborn stage (I got my first smart phone shortly before she was born so I would sit up and do the midnight feeds and catch up on my doll forums and look for new dolls! Fun :)).
       
      #45 Krissylou, Apr 16, 2015
    6. That's a good point, having something else to focus on other than a baby 24/7 would be a good thing. I didn't have postpartum depression with #1, but the first couple of months were very emotional. "It's all about the baby. I have to leave when we have guests to nurse and I am missing out on everything!" Thankfully the nursing thing will be easier this time around since I did it for 14 months with the first kiddo, I'll be less self conscious this time. :)
      Now I just need to get a smart phone too during those long nights. LOL
       
      #46 Apple-kins, Apr 16, 2015
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