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Didn't want a shower... And now...

AkaMrsTyAkaMrsTy member
in November 2015 Moms
This is my 4th baby, and also happens to be my 4th boy.
I didn't want a baby shower, and honestly I knew everyone would just turn their noses up at the idea of having one. "Shouldn't you have everything you need by now?"
Well yes and no, obviously we need diapers and small things. But my youngest is three and we didn't save a whole.lot of baby clothes.
Never the less, I didn't really WANT a shower. My mother on the otherhand has INSISTED on throwing me a "Sprinkle" for this baby.
Its next week, only one of my friends is coming and due to a change in her work schedule I am now hosting the event at my house as well. I feel like its more of a party for my mom to show off to her new boyfriends family, and one is having to bring her kids when I have already arranged for a sitter for my own children. The only part I was looking forward to was a day full of adults. :-( Am I overreacting about all of this? Or would it be OK to cancel the whole thing???
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Re: Didn't want a shower... And now...

  • SoyyoyarySoyyoyary member
    This is my third, Godmother to baby had a very small gathering, at my house because she lives a state away. I had to do nothing, my home is always clean so all I had to do was open the door for her lol.. If you're doing all the work and feel uncomfortable Cancel and don't feel bad about it..
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  • MargaretC5MargaretC5 member
    Since it is next week, I think you just need to smile and go with it. I really don't think you can cancel with that little notice. It is just one day and at least you don't have to worry about your kids, even if other kids are running around. Hopefully there will be good food and cake.
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  • ashleywuliashleywuli member
    I agree with above, you really shouldn't cancel last minute. Did you specifically say no kids? If so tell your mother that her friend needs to make other arrangements for those children. Maybe this will make things less stressful for you. Either way try to enjoy it.
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  • AkaMrsTyAkaMrsTy member
    Thank you. I think that's what I will have to do. Smile and try to enjoy it. Hopefully someone will at least offer to stay after and help clean up!
    I feel bad for overreacting, I know it is all done with the best of intentions.
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  • Midgetsmommy13Midgetsmommy13 member
    My husband took our 8 yr old son for the day, I too was kind of like hey no kids!!! And then 2 of my cousins couldn't find child care so we ended up having 3 little girls around. They didn't bother though and it was still nice to have all girls around me since I'm bombarded with males in my house! (It's just me and the gerbil) Husband, son, 2 step boys, dog and fish all boys lol
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  • rubirubi89rubirubi89 member
    Just go with it. Think of the gifts to cheer you up. Some people just want a reason to party! MIL is throwing me a shower this weekend with god knows who because everyone I know already went to my bby shower last month. Im still gonna get dolled up and eat free pizza. :-bd
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