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Can I vent? friend's baby shower

AOBtahoeAOBtahoe member
in October 2012 Moms
A friend and I offered to throw a baby shower for our other friend. We asked if she wanted to do co-ed and she said no, her husband didn't think guys would have fun. So, fine, we started planning and were going to do it at my house. Today, she sent us an email saying she'd talked her husband into a co-ed shower, but only if we held it at this local ski resort. They offered to pay the facilities fee and she said she'd talk to her mom about paying for the catering costs, and she's already been in touch with the resort about the food that she wants. I am incredibly annoyed that she's hijacked the shower and kind of wanted to just tell her to throw it for herself since that's what it feels like she's doing anyway, but my other friend already wrote back to say that it sounds good and "thanks for knowing what you want." Anyway, I've been sick all week and my children have been monsters, so not sure if I'm just being cranky or if this is actually ridiculous. I love the couple to death and I'm sure I'll just go along with it, but I'm still going to be pissed.

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Re: Can I vent? friend's baby shower

  • StefanieM522StefanieM522 member
    I agree with mbm, yes it sucks that she changed her mind after you started planning but I couldn't be mad at someone who is offering to pay for the fees of having the shower somewhere else and the food.  You and your friend can still host, and the bright side is now you don't have to clean up after the party! to me that is a huge bonus.

                    
                   







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  • AMT1107AMT1107 member
    I think your vent is valid, I would be pissed but I do agree that maybe they are trying to save you and your friend money since they want to have it at a ski lodge.

    Other than the food and venue, is she planning anything else?  Or is she leaving the rest to you?
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  • AOBtahoeAOBtahoe member
    AMT1107 said:
    I think your vent is valid, I would be pissed but I do agree that maybe they are trying to save you and your friend money since they want to have it at a ski lodge.

    Other than the food and venue, is she planning anything else?  Or is she leaving the rest to you?
    We'll be in charge of decorations, cake, activities. 

    Thanks for the input, all, I guess I probably shouldn't be too annoyed since they are offering to pay for so much of it. 
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  • Petunia844Petunia844 member
    I would be a bit irritated because I love to plan... but they are saving you a ton of money... so I'd probably suck it up.
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  • BabyCarryingVesselBabyCarryingVessel member

    I would be irriated too, but don't be mad about this, please. Like pps said, your friend is probably trying to save you a ton of money. Please continue to offer your support and show up with a smile, then you can come vent to us! :)

     

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    BabyCarryingVessel said:

    I would be irriated too, but don't be mad about this, please. Like pps said, your friend is probably trying to save you a ton of money. Please continue to offer your support and show up with a smile, then you can come vent to us! :)

    Haha okay, I like that plan. 
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