https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:01:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5668 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:38:28 +0000 miranlee 5668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a few pairs of expensive maternity jeans, but I consider them a necessity. I figure dark wash jeans don't really go out of style and I can wear them through my next pregnancy and will probably need them for a while postpartum. </p> <p>As a splurge, I bought myself a pair of ridiculously expensive boots that I kept in the box for weeks. I felt too guilty to actually wear them--especially after we bought our stroller and it was almost twice as expensive as that. I ended up returning them on the last day allowed. I don't know what I was thinking getting them in the first place. I blame "baby brain."<br /> Thanks goodness I came to my sense! Getting ready for a baby really changes how you think about budget things out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5572 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:39:06 +0000 looch 5572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still splurge for things that I want. The stuff has changed, that's all. Just because I am a mom doesn't mean I my personal needs are put 100% on the back burner.</p> <p>To answer the question, we went on our last big vacation when I was 7 weeks pregnant, to Egypt. I am currently getting some laser hair removal, it's pretty pricey where I live. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5552 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:43:57 +0000 chopsuey 5552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought a Joovy Room pack and play for the baby..<br /> And got myself an Iphone 4s and a pair of Uggs! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5542 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:58:13 +0000 Rubies 5542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually just bought a pair of GEOX shoes...Comfy yet stylish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5539 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:45:50 +0000 littleveesmommy 5539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took a two week trip to Italy and France a few weeks ago as our last big trip together (I was 23 weeks). It's something we've always wanted to do and I'm so glad we went! Granted walking 10+ hours a day was super tiring, I certainly had no trouble sleeping as soon as my head hit the pillow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5538 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:40:28 +0000 winniebee 5538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A splurge, but I bought some Citizens maternity jeans. Wait, is that for me, or for the baby? :- ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5534 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:09:15 +0000 BSB 5534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have that problem now and I don't even have any kids yet.<br /> I did end up buying a Kindle for myself about a month ago. It was hard to make the decision to get something for myself instead of something that we needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5526 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:42:10 +0000 Andrea 5526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our biggest splurges are definitely our vacations. We went to St. Barts for 4 nights in the spring and will be going to St. Lucia for 4 nights close to Xmas. My parents are watching the LO. I think there is nothing we need more these days than vacations so I am really grateful we can do this since we don't have anyone around the rest of the year to give us a hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5524 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:35:35 +0000 Mrs. Bee 5524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i don't really buy clothes anymore since i don't go out much anymore! but i did buy myself a couple of watches recently (not pricey ones) because they'll always fit! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-thing-you-splurged-on-yourself#post-5516 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:13:57 +0000 anewme 5516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everytime I go shopping whether at the store or online, my session never ends without me buying something for DD, even if that wasn't the intention.</p> <p>The other day I was looking for a winter Jacket for husband and for the baby when I came across an adorable Burberry puffer that I could get a great deal on. On a whim, husband just bought it for me! I was originally just set on getting a nice affordable jacket from uniqlo.</p> <p>I used to be able to buy whatever I wanted, but having a child really puts into perspective what you can't splurge on yourself anymore. Surprisingly I've taken pretty well to it. But I'm glad I have such an adoring husband.</p> <p>So what was the last thing you or your SO splurged on yourself? How have your spending habits changed after parenthood! For example, I make it a rule never to pay retail again!! </p>