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how do i get out of going to LO's birthday party?

RoxpupRoxpup member
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I am flipping out about DS's party.  I was planning on scheduling the party, then put it off for a while, then lots of people started to ask me when and where it is.  So I booked a state park pavillion.  I'm overwhelmed, I don't want to go, I feel like he's not even my kid.  He'll never remember if I'm there or not, but how can I not go without people asking questions?  How bad would it be if I didn't go?  Should I just cancel the party (invites already went out..)??  I need some help/advice, anything.
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Re: how do i get out of going to LO's birthday party?

  • MJCarp09MJCarp09 member
    :( I'm sorry I don't have any advice to give, but just wanted to say I'm so sorry for what you are going through, hope you figure out what to do.. I would say to go just because even though you may feel like he may not remember, he is your son and he loves you! if you really felt like not going through with everything I would just recommend canceling the party. 
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  • AniegbunaAniegbuna
    I also think that you should go and have the party.  Even though LO won't remember the party there will be pictures that he can look at in the future. It might be a nice way to bond to look at the pictures and tell him about that day. Do you have someone that can help you? Maybe you want to do something smaller like in your home?
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  • snansleysnansley

    Scale down and delegate.  It will help you feel not so overwhelmed.  Also, he may not remember it.  But, I think you could look back and wish you went.  Good luck.

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  • MrsBraunMrsBraun

    I was hospitalized when we first set the date for DD's party...so needless to say I didn't really want to go/throw it.

    Well, we had it last week and things went very well - everyone knew the situiation I was in, and how little stress I could handle. I did was PP said and delegated and had LOTS of help from my DH. I couldn't have done it without help. I know your DS won't necessarily remember the party, but pictures are worth a 1000 words...GL to you, I know how you feel.

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