How did the package come addressed? Was it easy to tell what it was by the return label?
We typically have our amazon orders delivered to my in laws house (our dog destroys all potential package threats), and it would be best if my in laws didn't know we were TTC.
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts
When I bought them a few years ago it was just a regular Amazon box...couldn't tell what they were. I should have some being delivered tomorrow or Friday if the snow doesn't get too bad. I'll take a look.
nectarine / 2936 posts
It's a regular Amazon box. I would only be worried if your in-laws are in the habit of opening your boxes (which would be worrisome in general!). Inside the box they are usually in a large clear package so you can definitely read what they are.
nectarine / 2358 posts
Yeah the return labels on mine have said something to the effect of Amazon Fulfillment Center. But as @mrs. 64 said, it they opened the box that would be a dead giveaway!
cherry / 119 posts
Mine came in a padded envelope with an Amazon return label. I think the important thing to check is who is fulfilling the order. If it's Amazon, it will be some sort of Amazon packaging. If you get it from another source from the Amazon website though, it could be something suspicious (like some home health or medical supply company). In that case, could you send it to a girlfriend's house? The easiest thing to do is just make sure that the order is fulfilled by Amazon.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@swedishfish: @mrs. 64: @Mrs.Panda: @Mrs. Chickadee: @MrsKoala: thanks ladies!
They don't ever open our boxes, just take them in. I just wanted to make sure it didn't say something like "Pregnancy/OPKs inside! They're finally having children!" on the box of something.
@swedishfish: thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
pomegranate / 3212 posts
plain old manilla padded envelope. I don't recall anything scandalous written on it..
pomegranate / 3105 posts
Mine came through a third party seller on Amazon so it did say it was like "pregnancy testing" or something like that on the front. Granted, it also came through Customs to Canada, so I have no idea if that will help 
I'm expecting mine to show today or tomorrow and will let you know. Normally I have my amazon stuff sent to work. Receptionist doesn't care what's coming in lol
nectarine / 2932 posts
Mine usually come in a white bubble mailer...and say something like health diagnostics on the package.
pear / 1846 posts
Mine came in a thick grey plastic envelope, DH picked them up and said 'have you been buying more seeds again?!' I love gardening you see. So no it wasn't possible to tell.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
Mine came in a padded envelope as well, and I don't recall what the label said.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
Hmmm... I'll have to make sure the seller is amazon and not a third party.
@babycanuck: Thanks for checking for me!
pomegranate / 3105 posts
@Crystal: I got my delivery today - the only indication of what it is was on the customs declaration for Canadian Customs, so I think you're good
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
Mine came in a padded envelope with the shipping sticker that only showed my name and address and amazon's return address. So, you should be safe.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@swedishfish: Thanks!
I just know this will be the one time that my ILs open the boxes, lol.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@babycanuck: I'm thinking either that or schedule delivery for what I know will be a weekend.
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
@Crystal: No problem! I'd also keep an eye out on the classifieds here for some. Occasionally you'll see them being given away.
bananas / 9628 posts
i would be wary of having them sent anywhere you don't want people to see them, this was one of the envelopes i got. i was NOT happy about how it was labeled on the outside.
honeydew / 7968 posts
@mrs. bird: wow, mine was never like that. You couldn't tell what they were. With yours, why not write it in bigger letters? Fill the whole envelope.
bananas / 9628 posts
@tequiero21: right, maybe add a barry white album, some candles, and pre seed lube to the envelope contents label, see just how awkward we can make the hand off between the delivery guy & myself. 
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
@mrs. bird: It looks like it was because Amazon used a third party shipper? I would contact them and that company to let them know in the future their customers would appreciate that they don't do that.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@mrs. bird: oh. Em. Gee. Wow.
Bahahahahaha @ your package suggestions.
Also maybe some lingerie and a copy of what to expect when you are expecting?
pear / 1769 posts
Can you request they be sent USPS to you? I would think they are small enough to fit in a mailbox...
cherry / 119 posts
@mrs. bird: Whaaaaaaaat?! That is unbelievable!!! I really can't believe they shipped it like that! Your suggestions totally cracked me up though!!!
pear / 1846 posts
@mrs. bird: wow....just wow! Let's be thankful that company doesn't also do sex toys or something!
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