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my baby will be arriving early may. my coworkers have decided to throw a baby shower for me as they’ve done for other mothers-to-be in our office. this seems to be the only one i will be getting. i’ve talked to many of girls that have 2 or even 3 showers. i don’t have that many friends and both my mother-in-law and mother live in other states. my mom doesn’t seem to be on the bandwagon of throwing one because she’s not aware of the tradition (i come from a vietnamese family). have other people gone through this situation? i’m okay with having just one, but just a little sad that the people i’m closer with won’t be having a get together.
thoughts?
March 30th, 2008 15:48
Don’t shower your baby, he’s good enough as is.
April 2nd, 2008 00:49
I hate going to baby showers! Be glad you’re only having one and don’t worry about it. When the baby is born, send out an announcement with a photo to show that your are thoughtful and have good etiquette. Then slam them with a big 1st birthday party for lots of gifts!
April 2nd, 2008 15:33
That’s a tough question. You could talk with your mom about this tradition, maybe she’d be willing to give it a try or maybe your husband could talk to his mother. Will you be visiting these other states after the baby arrives? Your mom or your m-i-l might throw one after the baby is born.
You could arrange a welcome-baby party and specify no gifts.
April 4th, 2008 04:57
Here’s what you do. Talk to the closest friend you have and tell her how you’re scared that someone will spring a suprise party on you. Blame it on hormones or whatever. Tell her that you’d rather know about it ahead of time so you can try to look nice, whatever. This will drop the hint that you assume she must be planning something as a suprise since she hasn’t told you about any plans.
April 5th, 2008 13:04
Wow…..I’ve never heard of the family of an expectant mother not having a baby shower. I’m sorry. Hopefully you have what you need for your baby.