MIL shower vent!

Mrs.Fortener

Grrr just got my own invitation in the mail for the shower!  First of all I am very grateful to be having a shower for my 2nd child.......however.......If mil didn't really want to throw a shower she shouldn't have asked!  She didn't ask me when, what time, or where we were registering!  So on the invitation it doesn't say we are registered ANYWHERE!  and she put my moms name on the Hostess line of the invitation!  My mom is not hosting this or part hosting.  She did the first one and should not be held responsible for any part of it.  My parents aren't doing very good financially and just moved and they can not afford to throw a shower for me!  I feel bad for my mom bc she is going to think she has to help out a lot for the shower!  What should I do about the registering part?  We don't need clothes and I think that if there isn't a registry to look at thats what most people will do?  WDYT? 

AngelsAmid

Definitely going to get a lot of clothes.

My Aunt forgot to put where I was registered at on her showers. I received one of the gifts at the house today. It did contain 2 outfits, but also a book and an adorable toy... so maybe there's hope.  

I'm really surprised she put your Mom's name on it!! that's crazy!

JennR

I wouldn't worry too much about the registries  Most people look at BRU, target, etc.

MIL, however, might just be crazy

melandscott0907

While it does stink about not stating where you are registered, perhaps your MIL did not mean any ill will about listing your mom.

The reason I say this is because I recently went through a very similiar situation; but reversed (my mom hosted / MIL invited). My mom listed my MIL not to imply MIL needed to help financially, but rather because she did not want anyone to think that MIL was not supportive or involved.

Obviously I dont know your particualr situation or MIL, but just because I recently went through a similiar situation, I thought I would offer a different view. 

Regardless, I hope your shower turns out terrific!!!

ocean71506

I am sure your MIL meant well, but she definitely should have talked to you about your shower before hand.  I think if you put a registry on BRU, most people would know to look there.  I hope your shower turns out great!

sharon2004

I agree with Ocean - if you get invited to a baby shower and there's nothing that says where the person's registered, you check on BRU's website.