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DH and I moved here to AL about a year ago. All of my family is in California. I haven't met many people as far as friends because I am a SAHM and live in a small town and haven't had many chances to meet people.
Well I am prego and due in July. My sister in law is due in June sometime. Well, my DH's step mom called me the other day and said "I was thinking about you, and thought that I don't even know how to throw a baby shower." (So I get kinda excited because nobody has mentioned throwing one for me yet, and we weren't planning on more kids, so we got rid of ALL of our baby things) So then she says........"so can you help me plan one for SIL???" I was so bummed. I agreed of course. But sniffle sniffle. My prego hormones are on overload and i am so sad about it. SIGH!!! DH has all of his family here, mom and dad and step parents and cousins, aunts, grandparents, everything, and nobody has offered to do it. , normally i don't think it would bother me, but this week i have just had an overload of bad news, so i am having a pity party!!!!
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I'm sorry that happened. Maybe someone will do one still. I am throwing my own because I want it to be co-ed and everyone thinks its silly. We are doing a big bbq and having guys and girls (friends and Family) come. I didn't want dh to get left out because he is so excited about the baby and I know he would have fun plus my dad was going to come anyway. This way it will be relaxed and more fun than a traditional boring shower.
I know its not necessarily proper etiquette but all my friends are so far away so they wanted to host one in TX but then dh's family couldn't go so...
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I'm sorry your feelings were hurt, prego hormones are quite the rollar coaster ride aren't they. Is this your SIL's first child? In my experience, most people only get a baby shower for their first child. So if this isn't her first child, yes I would be upset if no one throws one for you. Put the word out that you would appreciate any help with baby items because you got rid of yours.
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Can you tell your dh how you feel? Maybe he can spread the word with his family that you are feeling really down and missing home and give them a little hint that a baby shower for you might be nice too? In the meantime i would hit the rummage sales and garage sales for baby items.
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I'm sorry your feelings got hurt, mine would have too!
Do you think that there is a chance that they are planning a surprize baby shower for you???
I hope your day gets better!!