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Baby shower-at my house??

Peanut1334Peanut1334
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So my mom and I were talking this weekend and she mentioned she was thinking of having the baby shower at my house. (we entertain alot and are used to having crowds over). Eventhough I know she wants to have it catered, will probably send a cleaning lady over before and after the shower and probably won't let me do a thing--I guess I was hoping for something else.

She is unemployed at the moment so the fact that she is even considering paying for a caterer is very generous of her.

I guess I am sort of disappointed. Maybe because I want it to be a surprise and if its at my house- how can that happen?? Kind of a mini-vent.

Lauryn Married 10.14.06 Baby 4.28.10 imagePregnancy Ticker
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  • blondeyblondey

    Think of it this way, you will not have to lug all of the gifts back to your house, they will already be there. And if she is having someone clean your house before and after, even better!

    Maybe you can go out shopping for a few hours before the shower, while your mom gets set up.

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  • xtencornfieldxtencornfield member
    How can it be a surprise if you're already planning it w/your mom?  I would be very thankful that she is willing to throw you a shower...IMO, I wouldn't care if it was at my house if I wasn't doing any of the work.
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  • Peanut1334Peanut1334
    imageblondey:

    Think of it this way, you will not have to lug all of the gifts back to your house, they will already be there. And if she is having someone clean your house before and after, even better!

    Maybe you can go out shopping for a few hours before the shower, while your mom gets set up.

    Never thought of leaving the house prior! Good idea Blondey! Thanks.

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  • mitchelltheojuamitchelltheojua

    imagextencornfield:
    How can it be a surprise if you're already planning it w/your mom?  I would be very thankful that she is willing to throw you a shower...IMO, I wouldn't care if it was at my house if I wasn't doing any of the work.

    This ... I don't think it's a big deal ... I think it's great that she's wanting to throw the shower for you ... doesn't matter where it is ... 

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  • Sunsh1neSunsh1ne member

    Honestly, if someone is throwing you a shower, just be gracious and go with what works for the host.  Two friends are co-hosting my shower and I am thinking of offering my house.  One is due two weeks after my shower date and the other just learned she will be moving (and have her house on the market on the date of my shower).  I'm just thrilled that they are throwing me a shower.  If it makes life easier on them, I'm going to let them know they can have the shower at my house to avoid any stress on them.

    Dh might be displaced since my shower is on a Sunday and he'll have to find somewhere else to watch football.  But other than this, I don't see any problems.

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  • lifesajourneylifesajourney

    My husband's aunt had twins 6 years ago and her shower was at her house.  She was so thankful that it was because she was more comfortable and she didnt have to lug all the gifts home afterward.  She knew when and where, but did not know who.  She went out for a few hours before the shower while it was set up and everyone arrived, then she came home. 

    I suggested this option to my sister and  mom for mine, but I'm moving to our new home too close to the shower to be possible.  I would go with it and be really happy about it. 

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  • aocain02@yahoo.comaocain02@yahoo.com member
    I prefer to have mine at my house.  That way I don't have to have someone load up the car to bring everything home.  My mom and sister said they will clean for me, but I don't think that will be necessary with my new found neurotic cleanliness.
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  • SteelCityBrideSteelCityBride member

    imagextencornfield:
    How can it be a surprise if you're already planning it w/your mom?  I would be very thankful that she is willing to throw you a shower...IMO, I wouldn't care if it was at my house if I wasn't doing any of the work.

    Ditto.  Be grateful that she is willing to throw you a shower, especially given her unemployeed status.  Plus you don't have to do any of the work. 

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  • dmathis10dmathis10 member
    I would rather have my shower at my house, too!  You don't have to transport the gifts... plus, everyone can see the nursery while it's neat (before LO arrives - LOL).
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  • seniah_05seniah_05
    I would so do this if my house were big enough to hold more than 2 or 3 extra people at a time!  (I exaggerate but not by much).
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  • jill_aitoro7jill_aitoro7
    I think ours will be at my house too, because we're located on the metro line so it's convenient for everyone, and we have a fair amount of space. Also, my sis, mom, and MIL will be coming in from out of town, so it's easy for them to do preparation and such at my place (versus a random friend's)
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  • g8trkimg8trkim member
    My friends threw my bridal shower at my house and it was a blast. It was kind of nice being home and they wouldn't let me lift a finger. Plus all the gifts were already right there. And also, you can debut the nursery when everyone's over. I think it's a good thing.




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