Community Chat

[GenXmuse]

If I feel like I should go to a celebration that I’m not keen on, I figure it’s just on afternoon out of my life and I can manage if my presence is genuinely wanted.  If I’m invited out of obligation or just to have more gifts I’d probably bow out. 

[AuntG]

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@dulwich wrote:

Update -  Just spoken with gdaughter and I explained truthfully how I was feeling  - could not make up excuses - and we want to celebrate with her at maybe dinner next week.  Reply ‘no problem’ said she would rather go out and eat with us anyway.  All is well.

Thank you all for your input.

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You did what you felt was right with no repercussions. Had I read this before your decision was made, I would have said tough it out for a few hours, but I'm happy it all worked out.

[CelticCrafter]

There are two sounds that really grate on me, a roomful of crying babies and barking dogs.

My niece recently had a gender reveal party - which I think are unnecessary and I was glad we weren't asked.  Not only do all her friends have babies, they all have to bring the dogs along too.

[Allegheny]

Oh darn.  I have a baby shower I am attending tomorrow for a close relative. I haven't been to one for a while.   There weren't babies and toddlers brought to others I have last attended.  I hope that is not the case tomorrow.

[jannabelle1]

@Bri369, what a nasty and uncalled for comment! From what I've read, the OP is anything but crabby!

[missy1]

I haven't been to baby or wedding showers with kids.

It must be the new trend.

I had no kids at my wedding.

[qvcaddition]

I am old and know how you feel.  I didn,t go to Grandson,s baby shower. It was couples and a real  big affair.  The noise is too much for me.   This would be my  10 or 11 great grandchild.  

[NYC Susan]

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@MoJoV wrote:

Do people bring kids to showers now?  Haven't been to a baby shower for about 5 years and no kids there.

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I've never seen children of any age at baby showers.  (And I've been to three in the last few months.)

[NYC Susan]

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@judy0330 wrote:

I hate showers -- wedding and baby.  The worst is when you know nobody other than the guest of honor and her mother.  I was shocked that they are still making those stupid hats from the bows on the gifts.  I would have thought that ended decades ago!!  LOL!!

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 I haven't seen that since the early 80's!

[Lindsays Grandma]

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@wilma wrote:

I dislike baby showers. Just not into oohing and aahing over baby stuff. I am usually the one that brings a bag of practical items like a thermometer, nail trimmer, baby shampoo, ointment, etc. 

Hate the silly & tacky games. I was invited to my husband’s cousin’s baby shower. Only went because my MIL needed a ride. Anyway, in one game they passed around diapers filled with smashed candy bars to resemble poop. Had to guess which diaper was which candy. Gross. 

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@wilma...and the worst part of that is you have to sit there and laugh like you think it was funny...yuck.