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No shower but asked to register- 2nd LO

lorist202lorist202 member
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As the mom of a 2 yr old, expecting my second in May, I need a few things refreshed for the new baby, as well as some items that weren't available the first time around. With the holidays coming, and quite some time to go, my mother and MIL have asked me to register. I really don't have a problem doing that except that I would be totally humiliated if my MIL spread the word to her family because she's very gift grabby, i.e. She feels like others "owe" us gifts because she's always quite generous to them or their family members.... Regardless of the reason, I don't feel like my "second baby registry" would stay confidential. Should I just thank them for their generosity, but tell them I won't be doing the registry?
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Re: No shower but asked to register- 2nd LO

  • lexusolsenlexusolsen member
    I wouldn't do one. Maybe suggest a shopping trip together?
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  • ordinary1ordinary1 member
    I would make a private registry but not tell them.  I agree with suggesting a shopping trip.
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  • lollipoppooplollipoppoop member
    I would make a registery for the coupons but would keep it private. 
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  • VORVOR member
    As you know your MIL will probably tell people about it, I probably wouldn't do it or do it but keep it private.  I have NO issue w/ registries for 2nd + kids, but advertising it -especially the way you think MIL will?  No. 
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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    You can get a registry private, just do that and demand your MIL keep it quiet. If she doesn't, you really can't control it, but the second you hear about it, you can delete the registry.
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  • mplesset23mplesset23 member
    CitrusXoXo said:
    I would make a registery for the coupons but would keep it private. 

    This is what I did.  I am not telling anyone about my registry, it's more of a checklist for myself.  I also want the completion coupon that will come with it.
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  • ArgyleBrideArgyleBride member
    Just say, "Oh, no thanks, we're set for everything but X and Y."  Gives her something to get without an actual registry to spread around.  Better still if X and Y are categories rather than specific items. Best if one of those categories is absurd--I'm thinking booze.
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  • twister22twister22 member
    I would make a registry and make it private. Share that with your mom, and any other family members who ask who wouldn't run around telling everyone.
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  • jasminelorraine20jasminelorraine20 member
    I agree that you should register if you want to. There may be things that you just want to have listed so you don't forget to grab them. Like a PP suggested, just give the information to people that personally ask.
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  • Liz4444Liz4444 member
    If they hadn't said a anything, would you have registered? Side note, @jasminelorainne20, holy adorableness in your siggy!
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