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Skipped a baby shower

It was for one of DH 's friends. I RSVP 'd no & just sent a gift card. I don't think DH totally gets why it would be utter torture for me to sit thru one. I just saw her pics on Facebook & am green w envy. I hate what IF has done to me.

Re: Skipped a baby shower

  • I don't blame you at all.  ((Hugs))
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  • Baby showers suck for IF girls. No worries about skipping it {{{{hugs}}}}
  • No shame in RSVPing 'no' if you don't think you'd have a good time. 
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  • Good! Showers are pure eeevil. I hate them too and would totally have skipped it
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  • I totally understand. I avoid baby showers like the plague
  • I feel the same way.  No shame in skipping it.  At least you sent a gift...  I have had to host 2 in the last year and hope that I can be done with that sh*t for a while...
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  • I think we go through enough already without subjecting ourselves to those painful situations! I would have done the same! I hope you found something fun to do instead :)
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  • I always skip baby showers unless I feel like I HAVE to go. And by have to go, I mean its being held within a short driving distance and its a VERY good friend. I dont blame you!
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  • I always skip baby showers unless I feel like I HAVE to go. And by have to go, I mean its being held within a short driving distance and its a VERY good friend. I dont think its bad to RSVP 'no' 
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  • I always skip baby showers unless I feel like I HAVE to go. And by have to go, I mean its being held within a short driving distance and its a VERY good friend. I dont think its bad to RSVP 'no' 
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  • I say good for you for protecting yourself even if DH doesn't understand.  I blocked certain people who are expecting on Facebook but still sneak a peek once in a while.  I just end up green, too.  Not sure why I torture myself and hate what IF has done to me also.  BUT, I feel like I'm going to come out a stronger and more compassionate person when this is all over.
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