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Office baby shower question

mirroralicemaybemirroralicemaybe
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If the office i work at throws baby showers for every pregnant woman... but they forget about me... is it acceptable to be slightly grumpy and hurt?
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  • Julz629Julz629 member
    You still have 10 weeks to go.
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  • Netty_3Netty_3 member
    Showers are typically thrown a month before baby is due right?  My LO came a month early...so my office shower was literally thrown two days before I had him.  Chin up. :) Give them some more time to organize.
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  • mirroralicemaybemirroralicemaybe
    The woman who is a week ahead of me is having one thrown for her this week.
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  • kristenndkristennd member

    imagemirroralicemaybe:
    The woman who is a week ahead of me is having one thrown for her this week.

    Our office had 10 babies born in the last 18 months, so we've had a lot of showers. They were not thrown in the exact order of due dates.

    It's not really reasonable to be upset until you know that there is actually not one in the works, and why.

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  • itsmevkbitsmevkb member
    I say yes, if they really did forget about you.  Are they typcially surprises?

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  • mirroralicemaybemirroralicemaybe
    Not surprises. They also forgot my birthday. Usually they decorate or get a card.
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  • Syncronicity09Syncronicity09 member

    imagemirroralicemaybe:
    Not surprises. They also forgot my birthday. Usually they decorate or get a card.

    At my previous job they often forgot my birthday and anniversary, which they celebrate for everyone. I can understand being hurt, and I dont blame you. As for your shower, you still have time. Mine was the week before I left on maternity leave. Give it some time before you start resenting them. Are they aware of your due date? Maybe they think they have more time.

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  • Jenny952Jenny952 member
    Yeah, I'd probably be a little hurt too.  Maybe someone at this week's baby shower will realize that you haven't had one yet and will get on the ball to start planning it.  Or you could mention something when the mom opens a gift that, hey! you registered for that too! and maybe they'll get the hint.
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  • welly01welly01 member
    I'm in the same situation (I'm 32 weeks tomorrow).  The last woman who had a baby got a shower and no one has brought up throwing me one.  I know its because I'm not super close with anyone at work, but still...my feelings are/will be really hurt that I'm not getting one.  Oh well, guess we just gotta suck it up and deal with it. :(  Here's hoping to a last minute surprise!
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  • kristenndkristennd member

    imagemirroralicemaybe:
    Not surprises. They also forgot my birthday. Usually they decorate or get a card.

    I wouldn't assume twice is forgetting. You could have one of those positions where there is confusion over who is responsible. But it wouldn't hurt to figure out someone you can ask about it regardless.

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