Everyone keeps asking me if I'm having a baby shower and when I say no they act as if it's a bad thing.This is the third…
Everyone keeps asking me if I'm having a baby shower and when I say no they act as if it's a bad thing.This is the third baby and I've never had one, my husband and I would just buy everything ourselves. At this point in pregnancy we've actually bought everything we need for the baby. So when friends and family ask what we need I tell them nothing. And they all seem to give me this werid look. I don't want to come across stuck up or ungrateful. Any suggestions on how to go about this no baby shower situation?
Bianca·
Мама двоих (9 лет, 12 лет), ждёт третьего
Maybe a baby sprinkle. It sounds as if they are just excited for you. It's more of a celebration for the baby coming. Just emphasize that it's a sprinkle and not a shower. Maybe have it at a restaurant so that it's minimal work that has to be put into it on your behalf.
Shay·
Мама двоих (4 года, 9 лет), ждёт третьего
@lovelymommylumps, I actually love that idea. Thanks would have never thought of that. I would love to have it at a restaurant.
Bianca·
Мама двоих (9 лет, 12 лет), ждёт третьего
Now everybody will be happy now and they'll stop asking lol
Sarah·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I didn't have one with this baby either. She is our second and like you, we just bought everything ourselves. I would just say, try to be as polite as possible when you decline someone asking if you need anything
Uknown·
@shaylamookey04, I always decline when asked for something we need. butbi realized it hurts them because they are family. so I just say, diapers or toiletries. something super simple. My family has always been a "we help everyone and everyone helps us" we're so intertwined and what not that they get so butt hurt when we say no.. so I started saying toiletries. not just baby either like toddler & so forth. toddler hair ties even tho she isn't born. stuff like that. it's seemed to work out for us. you'll find something! Good luck momma
Uknown·
& btw we have a shit ton of diapers from newborn to size three. wipes out ass and enough body wash & hair wash for my little girl to last forever! hahaha
Shay·
Мама двоих (4 года, 9 лет), ждёт третьего
@sarahb518, I think I could work on being a little more polite. I do think I get a little defensive when they ask why I am not having a baby shower. @bodaciousb6, Thanks! I was thinking I should tell them body wash and diapers. Simple things like that. I think the who hurts the most is my mom. She lives in a different state then I do and she's always asking me for a list so that she can send some things for the baby.