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kate6336
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baby shower dilemma
kate6336
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I need some advice on my baby shower. I have a large family with 9 girl cousins, 2 sisters, and about 10 Aunts. There's others in there as well, so it's a large shower with just my family. In the past at other cousins bridal and baby showers, it's been really frowned upon to have anyone but family. usually, there are friend showers thrown anyway, and everyone's happy. With my friends, I am in a book club with all of them, and that shower will take place during book club. My family has made it clear that no friends are allowed at family showers. However, there are a few people that don't fit into either category. I was invited to their family baby showers recently (didn't go because it was out of town) and I would feel very rude not to invite them to any shower at all. My sister thinks we should have a shower before the family shower for them, but there's only like 3 of them, and if they find out there's another shower after theirs, I think they would be offended. Any advice???
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Re: baby shower dilemma
It's a shower to honor you and your new baby, not them. It's a celebration that should be catered to you and what you would like. I have never heard of an only family baby shower. I liked the idea of having brunch with your other friends. But, I think this should be something that should be what you want and not everyone else. That's how I feel about my shower as well. I am glad my mom is going to be in charge of mine, but I can already image the ridiculous things the mother-in-law is going to want to do. Ugh! But, she knows that I stand my ground and don't ever let her make decisions for me or my husband. I guess to just compromise, have your family shower and then another with all your friends. I am sure it would be fun! I wish you luck!!!