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Catherine L
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 Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject: Baby shower problems...what should I buy? |
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| I don't have many friends, just the people I work with. My mother in law will throw the baby shower if I want, but she lives an hour in the opposite direction of my job, so I don't think my coworkers will come (they didn't go to my wedding shower either). My sister could throw it, but she lives with my parents, (a college student) in a little house and doesn't have a job to pay for decorations, ect. What should I do? Would it be wrong to ask my MIL to rent a party room closer to where everyone I want to invite lives? Also, when should it be? I'm 20 weeks now, I was thinking around 30 weeks to give me enough time to buy the stuff I didn't get. What should I start buying now that people don't generally "gift" at baby showers? |
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pandamgy
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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| how about having it at a nice park? if you live in an area where the weather is nice. Also how about your place? Decorations are over rated all you really need are streamers and finger foods. So your sister can do it and how about if your MIL and sister get together and throw the shower that sounds like a good solution. Usually you have to spring for the big ticket items like the crib, stroller car seat. Good luck. |
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Valerie G
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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| You could ask your MIL to find somewhere closer to your work, but maybe it would be better if you paid the rental. She is throwing you the shower and you are making stipulations, so you should help her out too.Make sure to register, that helps guests know where to buy things and put the places you registered on your invitations. Also, about 30 weeks is a good time to have the baby shower, you are right, you still need time to buy things and set everything up.The things that people typically won't buy are the bigger things, like the crib or furniture. I got lucky with my son and my family bought everything except the crib, but if it is just your co-workers, you will probably need to buy the car seat, swing, bouncer, stuff like that. You would probably be getting diapers, outfits, bibs, bottles, bath stuff, those types of things at your shower. |
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mrs.mama21
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I think its reasonable to want your party to be in a location where it will be easy for most of your guests to attend.As far as baby products go, instead of starting to buy now, just put your money onto gift cards to stores that sell baby items. That way, you've got the money alotted, but not spent on specific items yet. After the shower and after the baby is born, you can spend them on the things you still need. I dont know how generous your friends/family are, but I didnt have to buy ANYTHING but diapers for my daughter until she was nearly 9 months old. So it would be a pity for you to waste your money and end up with 10 times too much stuff.30-35 weeks seems like a good window to have the baby shower in.Good luck and congrats! |
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akleba
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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| most of the people at my baby shower bought clothes and toys. I would save up for the big items, like stroller, car seats, dresser, rocking chair(if you want one)and crib/crib mattress. If you buy any clothes I would buy bigger sizes than what you think your baby will be because they grow so fast. Babies only fit into their outfits for about 1 to 2 months. And they mostly wear onsies or sleepers during the first couple months. I would start buying diapers now if you can too. You would be surprised how fast you go through diapers. |
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Lexi123
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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| I just wouldn't have one at all. It would save some people stress!http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071229140529AAcVlBv&pa=FYd1D2bwHTHwLbJvEu8yQ2k8ZLNGV.CmY4If8DJmy1oOiA--&paid=asked&msgr_status= |
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bounceordie
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Your sister and MIL can join forces to have it at your house. It can also be a small brunch somewhere in between your job and your MIL's to make it easier for her. The best thing is to talk it out with the two of them. tell them yr concerns and see if you can come up with a plan. Last time I checked people still brought gifts to a baby shower, so maybe include a wishlist w/ the invite and see what you get. Then by the rest after the shower. |
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