Is there anything your SO learned along the way from friends that you wish s/he could un-hear/ un-know? How has it affected your pregnancy or baby preparation?

My list of items to get for the baby may be in jeopardy all thanks to a friend of Mr. Lime's that he respects regarding financial matters. The friend told him that baby gear is basically a racket and we should buy consignment. I've told DH the entire time that I wanted to shop used and new and he's been the one saying everything must be new. Anyway, the big difference though is the friend says aesthetics doesn't matter just function. DH is buying into this crap. Aesthetics matter to me! Now my list is in jeopardy. One of his friends offered us a blue and tan SCC, I don't remember the manufacturer. He said we should take it. Umm no, I want a Lille Air in black.

Don't get me wrong he learned about babymoons and push presents from friends too, so it's not all bad. He's sold on the 'moon, still working on the push! We're trying HypnoBirth (natural, med-free technique) because he was talking to someone else. Eventhough, I'm a pain wuss, I'll wholeheartedly try it because it's important to him. Not getting the gear I want and plan to use three times over is just unacceptable.