Ok..So I'm a military wife stationed in Hawaii. All of my DH's and my family live in Texas. I've had a few people say they wanted to throw a baby shower here, but I haven't heard anything in a while about it. At this point, I'm not sure if I should register. There are very limited options for registering here that can be accessed on the main land; and we've actually got some places here that are less expensive, but I can't register at. I'm wondering if maybe I should take a poll on FB and see what people think I should do. I figured I'd ask here first. Would it be rude to ask if people would prefer I register, so they can buy actual gifts? Should I maybe have the registry and also let people know that we would prefer gift cards/money so we can get it at a cheaper price? I know this isn't worded very well...And I'm not expecting anything present wise. But a few family members have been asking and so I just want to make sure I'm making an intelligent decision on how to handle it...TIA ^_^
Re: Registering..So confused..
I am not having a baby shower this time around but I may just create one at the end of this pregnancy to buy some last minute things and get a small discount. 10% isn't much but it is something!
I would not post a poll on facebook. Just register where you want and tell people when they ask.
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We didn't go to a physical store and register. I just found everything I liked on Amazon and Babies R Us, and I may eventually go to BRU to add things, but I may not.
Yes, register. Even if it's for you to organize everything you may need... and for the coupons
Only tell people where you are registered when they ask. Don't do a FB poll or post where you are registered on FB. People will find it if they want too.
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