Poll: how involved are you in your own baby shower?

Re: Poll: how involved are you in your own baby shower?

• mani_and_me

  June 2009

  I voted for somewhat involved... My shower hostesses are my MIL, two SILs and my friend. I am pretty much aware of what  everyone is doing but not too sure about all the details. My MIL is doing the cake and part of the food (other than this I have no clue) One of my SILs is doing part of the food, the drinks and the tables and chairs.

  My friend is doing the decorations, favors, invitations, games and prizes- I am helping her with putting this together. She picks certain things then asks for my input.

  Report0 Reply
• Loading the player...
• EastCoastBride member

  June 2009

  Involved in the date, gave a guest list, and went w/ my mom to order the cake (we used a design from the nursery for it).

  But that ws it.

  "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
  ~Benjamin Franklin

  
  DS dx with celiac disease 5/28/10

  Report0 Reply
• ruthie oct3 member

  June 2009

  My Mother and MIL are giving the shower. I know they haven't made any official plans b/c my mom has been trying to get ahold of my MIL and haven't asked me anything yet.

  Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml

  Report0 Reply
• Twistedpixie7@aol.com

  June 2009

  I am fully involved in it! I couldnt stand that idea of not being involved in it, I am pretty much planning it and my mom is hosting it. ?But that works for me, I am actually making it easier on her so she is happy about that. ?Its kinda fun and since Ive never gotten to throw one im enjoying it. LOL.

  Report0 Reply
• Ashleyyyyy member

  June 2009

  I'm not pregnant, but I am throwing my SIL's shower. I've involved her a little bit just to make sure she gets what she wants. I let her decide on the food and deco colors. I asked if there was anything that she absolutely didn't want and I went from there.
  

  DD 8/1/2009

  DS 4/12/2013

  TTC in 2017 (maybe)

  Report0 Reply
• HoweJones

  June 2009

  I responded doing most of the planning because that's how it feels, I've gotten the invitations (waiting to send them out because she hasn't finalized a spot mind you the shower in JULY 25th???!!!), chosen a theme, gotten a caterer, and decided on most decorations...

  It's kind of frustrating but at least it will be what I and DH want I guess

  Report0 Reply
• krste78

  June 2009

  I just think if someone is throwing you a shower, you should be grateful and appreciative of what you're getting. I just threw a shower for my friend and it was an absolute nightmare because she pretty much told me how she wanted everything and then purchased things and gave them to me to decorate, etc.  In part, I felt ok because then I didn't have to spend my own money on things, however I felt since I was throwing her the shower that she should back off a bit.  I almost felt like she was ungrateful.
  

  Report0 Reply
• deltagirl79 member

  June 2009

  They asked me about dates, and the guest list. They asked about what theme we are doing in the nursery but I don't know if they will use that or not. Now that I know the date I'm leaving the rest to them.

  
  TTC#2 October 2011. June 2012 diagnosed with mild PCOS and both tubes blocked.
  10/1/12 miracle BFP 11/12/12 missed m/c (9w2d), baby stopped growing at 7 weeks
  1/16/13 BFP, EDD 9/27/13, m/c 1/19/13
  
  2/12/13 BFP, EDD 10/25/13 Please stick little one
  
  A stowaway on board!
  

  Report0 Reply
• weddedwife member

  June 2009

  I know the date & location, but that's it. I kind of wish I had been asked if I had any preferences as far as food, games, etc. but I am glad that someone is throwing one for me at all.
  

  

  Report0 Reply