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| Thu, 03-06-2008 - 10:43pm |
I hate them. At least at the moment. I am going to one next weekend - the first since we lost Elena. And for a friend that got married 8 1/2 years after I did. It's not fair - when will it be my turn? Although I TRY to be happy for her, I am feeling bitter and jealous right now.
Just venting.
Anyone else hate baby showers?




(((Sara)))
Ooh, count me in!
OMG!!!
OMG, I can't even go. I mean, I work with infants and toddlers for a living, but I can't handle a freakin' SHOWER!! My hat is off to you if you are able to go through with it. I usually thank the person for the invitation, find a viable excuse, and then mail a cute outfit.
The bottom line is, if you aren't able to do it, or just feel uncomfortable, never feel like you have to go. I always figure it's best if I stay away because my energy is probably not the positive happy-happy joy-joy that new babies and mommies need. None of my friends have been offended, and frankly if they were I think they might not be the best of friends.
You're not alone.
I have noticed that a lot of women hate them, because women feel obligated to attend them. There is a lot of pressure on women to go to baby showers and buy gifts for a woman they barely know. I am 7 weeks
Thanks for you replies ladies. Helps me feel not so alone. While I say I hate showers, I still want to go to be there for my friend, whom I have been close to for years. Even though it will be hard. I just wanted a safe place to complain about my mixed feelings, so thanks for understanding. And I do say no to them if I really need to. There was one this past summer I did not go to b/c I knew I couldn't handle it at that point in time.
Ncaunt, how fun to hear you are a MSW as well! I have my LCSW too!
Tessmckenzie, if I was going to a baby shower for someone who had struggled through infertility, I think I would have a totally different attitude. You so deserve a happy baby shower and to glory in your baby bliss! I think this one is just hard for me b/c I have been trying to have kids for years longer than she... and she got pg at the drop of a hat.
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