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Shower dilemma

post #1 of 6
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Hi everyone. I am new here, but I am looking for some advice. This is my first pregnancy, and I have been hesitant to have a shower. I am due in 6 weeks. My aunt and cousins offered to throw me one, and I told them that would really be nice. I also told them that my mother wanted to help, as did a few other friends. When my mom called to talk about the shower, I referred her to my aunt.
Fast forward a week and my aunt calls me to tell me that she is not willing to work with my mom on the shower (they have past issues.) Instead of telling my mother this, she is simply not returning her phone calls. My aunt told me that she and my cousins will "do their own thing." Well, I do not have enough people for two showers, plus I don't really have time for that.
The stress of this is making me so upset that I don't want to have any shower at this point. Any ideas? Thanks.
post #2 of 6
I would just tell them that it's fine...if they don't want to get along then you don't want them to throw the shower. Maybe your cousins and friends would give you a shower that you could exclude them both from (you don't need to put up with that bull) It's YOUR day (and your baby's) NOT theirs. They need to grow up. Big time.

I'm sorry you have to deal with this in what should be a very joyous time for you. Good luck.

Also, WELCOME to BBU!!
post #3 of 6
I agree - just leave both your aunt and your mom out of the shower. Tell them they can help by making up some meals for the first week post partum - that's what my mom and best friend did, and I didn't have to do more than heat a meal for nearly 2 weeks! Very handy when you're sleep deprived, believe me.

Have a fun time with your friends and cousins. I'm sure your cousins understand what's going on, right?

Welcome to BabyU!
post #4 of 6
i hope things get straightened out with the shower...

to baby U!
post #5 of 6
I would talk with them and remind them that this is a shower FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY....not for them......and that if they don't want to include your own mother in the planning of it, then you are not intersted in having it.
post #6 of 6
I think that is awful. I would call your aunt and tell her you appreciate the thought, but you would like your mother to be included. I mean, she is the grandmother ! They need to get over it, cos like Kim said it is YOUR day, YOUR baby!
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