Got my Teddy Babe!
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Got my Teddy Babe!
Also, I wanted to say that I couldn't be happier with the service from Eighth Wonder. I'd heard some mixed reviews as far as communications and whatnot, but I had some questions and special requests and it was never more than a few hours before I got a response. Not to mention how fast they got her out. I think it was 9-10 days after I ordered her- and I paid via mail too, so that's pretty impressive.
Originally FedEx said the delivery date was Friday, but then that didn't happen so I figured she wouldn't come until today. Which was fine with me as I'm in the process of moving into a different house so life is chaotic right now. But then I check my email and she came on Saturday afternoon! It was pretty chilly so I snuck away from work quick to put her inside so she wouldn't get cold. I know, I'm an idiot, lol. I'm glad I didn't open the box or I don't think I'd have made it back (not gonna lie, I thought about it for a few minutes before I made myself leave).
After work I figured I'd better meet her. It was so amazing actually having her there. Her skin is so soft! Well... I knew it would be soft, but it's like a smooth soft. Like a dog's ear or a horse's nose... not quite either one but sorta like that. I was also surprised how firm she was! I guess I don't know what I was expected, if I thought she was going to be floppy or what. Maybe I just never thought about it. She seems very durable, although I was very carefully trying to learn how her limbs bent and how her skeleton moved. I knew she wouldn't be heavy, but she's even lighter than I expected as well.
Unfortunately I had to go back to my old house to get another load of stuff, so I didn't get to spend the night and sleep with her, but there was perhaps a little practice cuddling to see how that will work. I'm sure we'll get the hang of it. Even worse, I put her back in her box. I don't have a pickup so my parents were gonna help me haul stuff over there this week, and I know we'll have to look in every closet and check everything out (at least big cardboard boxes aren't conspicuous when you're in the process of moving). I felt like such an asshole putting her back in there, but hopefully everything will be settled by the end of the week and then she'll have the run of the house.
All in all I'm totally fascinated and mesmerized by her. I can't wait to spend more time with her and learn more about her. I wouldn't say I necessarily have feelings for her right out of the box, but that's maybe a good thing with all this moving crap going on so I don't have to spend a week pining for her. I'm pretty confident after a week or so of sleep & cuddling that will come though.
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Sadly I haven't seen her since Saturday, but I'm hoping by Wednesday all this moving crap will be over with (mostly anyway) and then I can start getting to know her!
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(in the box.) Aw, no need to beat yourself up over it. Just think of the box as her "safe space", and it's just a temporary situation, too.JackieTreehorn wrote:... I felt like such an asshole putting her back in there
Besides, I can practically guarantee she'll still be smiling and happy to see you again when she re-emerges.
This is a great phase in doll companionship; enjoy it however it goes! Somehow I imagine your brand-new babe could be a patient and understanding type. Just remember she was made to be with you. She really was!JackieTreehorn wrote:All in all I'm totally fascinated and mesmerized by her. I can't wait to spend more time with her and learn more about her.
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Yeah, it'll be alright. Better to have to box her now then after I get super attached to her (assuming I do, pretty confident it will happen). I'm not sure I'd be able to after a certain point. That's a neat thought; she was made to be with me. Lol, yeah, I guess she was!
Yeah, I never thought about it in those terms, but they are friendly aren't they. What makes them so? The facial expression? The fact that they're a plush doll? I really thought hard about what doll I wanted; there's so many gorgeous dolls out there, but I kept coming back to these over and over again. I could have afforded a much more realistic doll, but Teddybabes seem so... friendly. That's the thought I never quite put into words before.
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Eves thread http://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=261&t=70866
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My doll cleaning and drying video viewtopic.php?f=7&t=127010
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After a couple of nights with her you will find how you most like to lie and sleep together (Jess and I spoon) and you'll wonder how you ever slept without her.
She's a beauty as well! Love the blonde look especially.
The stock wigs from 8W do seem to tangle up more then ones from Ebay, but they last long enough if cared for. Just brush it out every day, and maybe tie it in a pony tail or pig tails for bed, as that avoids a lot of tangling.
Hope the move goes well and you get sorted out soon.
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I like face to face the best (works better with a doll than a girl since nobody breathes in my face and she doesn't care if I do it to her- plus she's so light I can put an arm under her too and she doesn't cut off the blood flow), at least that's how I usually slept with Hannah. I usually had an arm around her waist and she has an arm around my neck. This is harder to do with Audrey since her arms are not floppy, but we're working on it. Sometimes either my bottom ear gets hot or my top ear gets cold or one nostril gets stuffy or whatever so I roll over and end up being the little spoon, lol. It's easier to just flip over than to move us both around and get resituated. That seemed to work better with Audrey, but we'll get things figured out.
Are there any pictures of a Teddy Babe's skeleton? I just worry sometimes about bending her arms; I'm afraid to break something. Any do's or don't or good advice as far as range of motion?