I has a sad

[Deleted User] · October 2010

OK, it's petty and probably pathetic too. My friends shower is this saturday, and of the 25 people that were invited, only about 10 can make it. And that makes me a little sad. Part of it is I wanted to see everyone & part of it is that I want presents. But not gift grabby really, I just like seeing all the cute stuff my friends pick out.

Flame me if you must, I can take it from you biitches. Wink

starb4long · October 2010

I'm sad about my shower too. I hear ya. I'm sure you will still get fab presents and hopefully you can see them all together another time!

babyonthebrain2010 · October 2010

I know what you mean. only about 12 people were even invited to my upcoming friends shower and I'm kinda nervous nobody is gonna come. you just never know with those things. some people have good reasons for not coming, but the truth is some people don't. THOSE are the bitchess!! I always go to every shower I'm invited to because I'm too nice like that.

MamaStef0810 · October 2010

I totally get it. Sorry, dude.

lderea · October 2010

I get sad when I come home from work and there's a baby package on my doorstep- because that means it's one less person coming to my shower. Irrational, I know, but it's true.

mandiroo · October 2010

I hear ya. I had my shower last weekend and of 38 people invited we had a grand total of 12...that includes me, mom and 2 sisters. Yeah, none of my cousins even came, had the lamest last minute excuses and I was pretty disappointed. I mean, I have gone to EVERY last one of their showers and events, with gift in hand and that's what I get in return. I was very thankful for those that came, esp. since I had to fly back home for my own shower anyway. It's a bummer.

[Deleted User] · October 2010

Thanks all. I was starting to feel like a greedy, self-centered biotch. And, just to whine a little more, I go to all their stuff too! Some of the excuses for the ones not coming are OMG so lame. ugh!

Maybe fries & a McFlurry will help me out? hehe. Or a mini sized mint Oreo blizzard.

1happygirl782 · October 2010

Same situation here. I invited 25 people. I think about 10 were there. Several of which did a joint gift. I was really sad and hurt. Especially because my grandmother and three of my aunts did not come at all. They all live within ten mins. I am having another shower on Nov. 6th for DH side of the family. I really hope that they pull through for us. I have most of what we need but it just kind of hurts my feelings that people don't seem to care. Especially considering I always try to hard for other people. I am really just looking for people (family) to be a little more excited about our little girl.

JJBaby2009 · October 2010

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babyonthebrain2010 · October 2010

kgorman:
Thanks all. I was starting to feel like a greedy, self-centered biotch. And, just to whine a little more, I go to all their stuff too! Some of the excuses for the ones not coming are OMG so lame. ugh!
Maybe fries & a McFlurry will help me out? hehe. Or a mini sized mint Oreo blizzard.

this is a full sized blizzard moment, if you ask me don't worry about it too much, just enjoy the company of those who DO come and make sure they know you appreciate them being there. just out of curiosity, what are some of their excuses?! I love lame excuses!!!

GrayGhost13 · October 2010

I totally get where you're coming from--only about half the people we invited could actually make it to our shower--but look on the bright side; you'll have twice as much time to spend with each guest and you won't have to worry as much about diving your time between the people who are there. Even though I would have loved to see more people, having a smaller shower was actually really nice and relaxing, so it all worked out for the best.

(P.S. - The people who can't come will still mail you a gift. Totally!)

[Deleted User] · October 2010

babyonthebrain2010:
kgorman:
Thanks all. I was starting to feel like a greedy, self-centered biotch. And, just to whine a little more, I go to all their stuff too! Some of the excuses for the ones not coming are OMG so lame. ugh!
Maybe fries & a McFlurry will help me out? hehe. Or a mini sized mint Oreo blizzard.
this is a full sized blizzard moment, if you ask me don't worry about it too much, just enjoy the company of those who DO come and make sure they know you appreciate them being there. just out of curiosity, what are some of their excuses?! I love lame excuses!!!

Let's see - the lamest has got to be the "I think I might be out of town." Uh huh. Confused

1happygirl782 · October 2010

::Butting In:: My grandmothers excuse was a little on the lame side. She works at a consignment shop as a volunteer every Saturday until 12:00. She was told about the shower about 5-6 weeks ago. She never rsvp'ed but I assumed she was coming because she never rsvp's (she always says she doesn't have to because we should know she will be there). Anyways my shower was at 1:00 and she never came. When my mom called and asked she said she couldn't come because the consignment shop needed her to work. Really!?! You had 5 weeks notice and you couldn't find someone to cover for you for like 4 hours. Nevermind the fact that she only works until 12 and the shower started at 1. She lives like 10 mins from the shower location.

[Deleted User] · October 2010

TobioLovesAce:
I totally get where you're coming from--only about half the people we invited could actually make it to our shower--but look on the bright side; you'll have twice as much time to spend with each guest and you won't have to worry as much about diving your time between the people who are there. Even though I would have loved to see more people, having a smaller shower was actually really nice and relaxing, so it all worked out for the best.
(P.S. - The people who can't come will still mail you a gift. Totally!)

I do like the idea of actually getting to see & talk to people!!

As for the gifts, I did get one in the mail already from someone that can't make it & it was TOTALLY cute!! So, I guess that's alright.

jessiesnwbrd · October 2010

I completely understand. I invited about 40 people and I'm guessing it will be closer to 20, which is fine. I'm sure you'll have a great time with the 10 that come. I only had about 7 people come to my bridal shower and that was a great time

sickles06 · October 2010

Boo to those people that do that! Ive learned that in events like this- you find out who your true friends are and for those that are family.. you better remember this when something for them rolls around. Id def put my foot down. See I am the party planner/ thrower and I would be devastated if no one came to my special events. But some people just get to wrapped up w/ themselves to care about others and those are the people Id say good riddens too! Be strong and hey if you dont get some of the bug stuff craigslist is a great play to find them! just a thought- hope this helps?

[Deleted User] · October 2010

sickles06:
Boo to those people that do that! Ive learned that in events like this- you find out who your true friends are and for those that are family.. you better remember this when something for them rolls around. Id def put my foot down. See I am the party planner/ thrower and I would be devastated if no one came to my special events. But some people just get to wrapped up w/ themselves to care about others and those are the people Id say good riddens too! Be strong and hey if you dont get some of the bug stuff craigslist is a great play to find them! just a thought- hope this helps?

We have most of the big stuff already, so it's not about the gifts - with the exception of the cute factor. *sigh*

cmeyer76 · October 2010

mandiroo:
I hear ya. I had my shower last weekend and of 38 people invited we had a grand total of 12...that includes me, mom and 2 sisters. Yeah, none of my cousins even came, had the lamest last minute excuses and I was pretty disappointed. I mean, I have gone to EVERY last one of their showers and events, with gift in hand and that's what I get in return. I was very thankful for those that came, esp. since I had to fly back home for my own shower anyway. It's a bummer.

This is exactly what happened at my shower. I was really more disappointed for my mom, who worked her rear off on the whole shower, than for myself, although it did kinda sting.

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