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Baby Shower Drama

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My mom really wanted to host my baby shower. Knowing her, I should have said NO. I am realllyyyyy not that into showers in the first place. I am not a shy person by any means, but I hate something that is "all about me."

Anyway, my dad had to undergo emergency open-heart surgery on Thursday which was shocking because he has never been in the hospital/been sick/taken meds etc.and it has been difficult as my mother and I are the ONLY family who live in our state

So to the point, my baby shower is this coming Sunday and my mother has not done a thing for my shower. I am not suggesting that I cannot help with things, but she doesn't work and I do! plus we are spending equal amounts of time at the hospital with my dad. She got a new phone and number since the invites went out, but was keeping the other number for RSVPS. She has lost the old phone and has no idea what the password might be to listen to VM's so we have no idea who is coming. She has freaked out on me a million times for "not helping enough" when I feel like I have done EVERYTHING FOR A BABY SHOWER I NEVER WANTED IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!

 I should have had one of the friends who offered host it if anything at all. I feel like I'm being a brat as I know shes under a lot of stress, but so am I!

I should probably also mention that although my parents are close friends, they are not even married. I'm just super frustrated and can't wait for this week to be over.

Anyone else stressed about their baby shower?

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  • Happy2BPregnantHappy2BPregnant member
    Yes, but I'm stressed for different reasons.  My mom is a bit of a drama queen and will be attending my in-laws shower.  My husbands family is HUGE, so there will be a lot of people there.  At my bridal shower, my mom went and sat by herself and pouted.  I'll be happy once the shower is over.
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  • watermellenswatermellens member

    I'm sorry you're stressed about the shower (I think most people would be), but put things in perspective. Your father just underwent emergency open-heart surgery 3 days ago.

    Ask your mom to cancel the shower since she's really not able to host right now. Since you didn't want a shower in the first place, then you're off the hook! People that want to buy you gifts probably already did and will send them to you or even if they haven't bought them yet, they will before the baby is born.


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  • mrsmcdonaldmrsmcdonald member
    imagewatermellens:
    I'm sorry you're stressed about the shower I think most people would be, but put things in perspective. Your father just underwent emergency openheart surgery 3 days ago.Ask your mom to cancel the shower since she's really not able to host right now. Since you didn't want a shower in the first place, then you're off the hook! People that want to buy you gifts probably already did and will send them to you or even if they haven't bought them yet, they will before the baby is born.


    I would cancel as well. Your dad just had open heart surgery. I think you're being unrealistic with your mom. Guests would definitely understand.
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  • CloudBeeCloudBee member
    I agree that you need to cancel, and you need to relay this message to your mom ASAP.  You don't want a shower, and with all that has happened with your family, you need to flat out refuse at this point.
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  • Copperlilly818Copperlilly818 member
    I would cancel ASAP.
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  • staceyjordanstaceyjordan member
    I agree, I would cancel. Way too much going on and ppl will be understanding. 
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