i cant get over this.... can you teach me how to.

Wow where to begin. I think a lot of parents can relate to this. I think (and remember this is just MY opinion) you should be able to keeep a few things no questions asked. If you can no longer have children and don't think you will adopt or have some other kids by any other means, then some things could be given up a lot easier than you think. The sentimental reasons alone are good enough reasons to hold onto some things like his first outfit he wore home from the hospital. A favorite blanket or toy. Even a a bottle or two. Especially hold onto a few things you would like to pass on to his kids in the future i.e the cradle or crib or high chair or something. BUt most of the stuff will get better use to someone in need rather than collecting dust for memories sake. Pictures last a lot longer too. Take a few pictures of some things and let them go. In another few years you will have more stuff collected. Like bikes, skateboards, sports equipment, video games, books... the list goes on. It is always special being our first. But as time goes on, material items seem less important. Good luck I hope this gives you a little bit more perspective on things, coming friom a mother of 3 boys myself.

Ypu can sell it thorugh garage sale or try to ask your friends to tell others that your selling baby used products. You earn money as well you disposed it properly.

I think it's harder for some people to get rid of some stuff than for others. I know I sell my boy's things to a consignment shop. We plan on having another child, but not for three years or so.. and we just don't have the room to store things.. and it would make me crazy to keep it b/c I simply cannot stand the clutter. However, my hubby and i have been talking about the crib, b/c the youngest is 16 months and trying to crawl out.. and I want to keep it for the next kid (hubby wants whatever I want) and then it dawned on me.. one day, i'm going to have to get rid of it. I don't know.. i may have to keep it.. I don't know if that's somethign I can give away. There are other things as well, that I simply can not give away, like the outfit that they wore home from the hospital.. etc. If I were you.. I would talk to your hubby, Why does he want you to get rid of it? Is it b/c someone else needs it, or b/c he hates the clutter it is causing. If it is the clutter reason, try to find a better way to store it so you can have a little more time to work through some of the items. THe fact is, you will have to part with alot of it, whether you want to or not.. your garage can only hold so much! (: Start with the easy things first.. the clothes you never really liked or that he rarely wore, then work yourself up to the harder stuff.. like his cradle or crib. Also, you could "lend" it to a friend/family member. You could say, you can borrow the crib, but I do want it back after your kid outgrows it, b/c I want to pass it on to my son when he has a kid. that way, your family member doesn't have to go buy a new one, and your hubby has a crib free house for two years or so.. after that time has passed, you may decide that it's not as important as you thought it was. Do this will all your big items.. and you may be surprised what you may or may not need. and your not really losing the item either, because you will have the right to take it back when they are done if you want. Just be prepared that it won't be in perfect shape when it's returned.. (especially clothes, it may not work well for clothes, blankets etc) but it will still be your sons.. (: GOod luck!

My dear friend noriko,let me tell you something-I too faced the same problem-the house got filled up with my kids things which were no longer required as they had outgrown it and still I did not want to part with it -then one day my husband took me to Mother Tressa's orphanage and showed me those wonderful little kids there and he smiled at.It was then that I realized how selfish I had been-these little kids need our care and love more than my own children-I atonce decieded to give for them all the items that are in new conditions and are no longer required by my kids to them -and that made me happy.You to can do the same -give to underpriviledged children of your neighbourhood.You will be blessed and so will your child.Take care and God bless.

Gotta lose the stuff cause your the kind of person that will pack rat the items. LOL My wife did this to with our eight kids. Can you imagine? It was bad. We finally came to some agreements and lost the stuff. I also lost some hunting gear. OUCH! Its ok though. We cant keep them babies for ever. Good luck.

I am too young to give you any advise.. But I want to tell you that you are really a sweet mother. Your son is damn lucky.. anyway bout the discussion...I think it will be better if you just keep some important things, and give away the rest as your hubby says. You have to agree with him that all those things will fill the house. So you can keep just a few of them...

Its ok to keep a few things. Get a small box and put your favorite things in it. I have one for each of my kids. It had some out fits, a bottle, a pacifier, a baby toy. Its good to keep some but you cant keep all. I know its hard to part with it. Try to find a friend or relative that could use the stuff. Or taske it to a salvation army, good will store. They will appreciate it and someone who dosent have alot of money can have some nice things for there baby. You could also put them for sale. Make some money and buy new things for the baby.

Well, you can choose a few of his clothes, toys and things for keepsakes. My mom still kept a few of my things when I was a baby, and you know what my daughter use it. It really feels good, passing some things to our kids. And for sure your son will be happy if he can have some of it in time for his kids to be.