We are going to start trying for our first baby in 3 months. My wife bought a gender neutral nursery set that she loved recently because it was being discontinued.
I was going to take everything out of our guest room and make that the baby's room. I was going to paint it now a before she gets pregnant. Its going to be sage green, so its okay for a boy or girl.
Should we just keep all the nursery stuff in the closet and keep the newly painted room empty?
Is it okay to set up a nursery since we were given a used crib and dresser from friends?
Should we wait until she is 3 months pregnant? Or is one month pregnant okay?
All the nursery stuff is in the packaging still.
When do you usually set up the baby's room?
2006-09-26 10:13:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Sounds fine to me! As long as it's gender neutral it should be okay. Also, it's a good idea to paint the room before she gets pregnant because the paint fumes could harm the baby. BUT, if you set up all the furniture now then she won't have anything to do in that "nesting" stage...but hey, do what ya want and congrats on the soon-to-be pregnancy :-)
2006-09-26 10:15:46 · answer #1 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personalyy think start setting it up right when she becomes pregnant. The only problem with it, well at least I found was I became a bit obsessed I am due in two weeks and even though her room is absolutly perfect a still try to find things to make it better. Its called nesting which she will experience as well. Also I have had a few people in the family a bit upset because now they have really slim pickings on what to buy for the baby. The best thing left to buy is tickle me elmo. So keep in mind about baby showers. Oh and make sure you fill out all the registry papers and send them back, since you are buying early there may be a recall on something you buy so then they will let you know asap instead of just hopefully finding out about it. Good luck, have fun
2006-09-26 17:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by Courtney G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had set up my nursery with my first pregnancy only to learn I miscarried. It was very upseting and I hated looking at all the baby stuff. So we took it all down and passed everything on to pregnant friends,etc. Now we are trying again for baby #1,and I DID go out and buy an adorable onsie!! I am going to paint the room in the new house we bought,only I will NOT set up the nursery yet,I will personally wait till the 2nd trimester before I do that. Good luck to you and your wife tho!!
2006-09-26 17:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by babyN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a waste of time. You should have more sex instead because then you'll get pregnant and actually have a reason to set it up sooner. I think you know that it's not a great idea because if you have trouble getting pregnant or have an early miscarriage, it will be heartbreaking to see that every day. Sounds like you both are really looking forward to being pregnant, which is good, but don't put too much emphasis on it or you won't be able to relax and enjoy it. Plus, people who come over to your house will think you are CRAZY.
2006-09-26 19:32:10 · answer #4 · answered by graybear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do whatever feels right to you. It really does not matter when you set up the nursery. Do not repeat this to your wife, but it is actually going to be easier to setup the nursery now, then when she is pregnant and her hormones are on a rampage. Good luck, my friend, there is nothing quite like spending time with a pregnant woman.
2006-09-26 18:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend to wait atleast till she is 3 months pregnant.. noone knows how long it will take for them to get pregnant. You will get emotionally attached to the nursery once you set it up and if you take long to get pregnant, it may become stressful for you.
Three months pregnant is a great time... you will have minimised the risk of miscarriage by then and then you can set the nursery up as a celebration!
2006-09-26 17:17:38 · answer #6 · answered by FirstTime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a great idea.
However some people are very superstitious about it and will not even put a bed in the future kid's room until after they have delivered their baby. Their worry is that if anything goes wrong they will be heartbroken and will not be able to stand the sight of that baby furniture.
2006-09-26 17:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I waited a long time before I actually started buying anything. Last thing I wanted to do was get everything ready and end up having a miscarriage or something. I know its a horrible thing to think but I think that all first time parents feel that way. Good luck!
2006-09-26 17:16:31 · answer #8 · answered by I smile because of them ♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a good idea because things will be getting done before pregnancy. You never know if she will be sick and not be able to handle tending to the nursery. BUT at the same time if yall end up having problems conceiving it might be hard to look at.
2006-09-26 17:26:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
we have 3 kids and usually start to set baby´s room at the 4th. mont.
If you are trying to conceive may be you put your wife in a lot of pressure (seeing the nursery every day).
I think you better concentrate your energy to "make" that baby.
2006-09-26 17:19:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋