Post by silverspoon on May 14, 2015 7:14:40 GMT -5
Hmmmmm, I do not like baby showers. I also do not want one. It's really early to be thinking this, I know, but I've always felt This way. This is unpopular with my mother. She feels like we've attended everyone else's over the years and basically it's time for them to pay up. For the record, she does not actually like them either.
I know someone will throw me one. It's just awkward. At my bridal showers, every gift I wondered if I was showing enough enthusiasm or was it too much and coming off as fake.
Hmmmmm, I do not like baby showers. I also do not want one. It's really early to be thinking this, I know, but I've always felt This way. This is unpopular with my mother. She feels like we've attended everyone else's over the years and basically it's time for them to pay up. For the record, she does not actually like them either.
I know someone will throw me one. It's just awkward. At my bridal showers, every gift I wondered if I was showing enough enthusiasm or was it too much and coming off as fake.
So much this. While a baby shower would be nice, I don't want to have one because I don't like my family or his. I don't think many people will come anyways because when we were opening our wedding gifts my sister did a terrible job writing shit down and I'm sure some people didn't end up getting one which I feel bad about, and don't blame them if they don't want to come.
I went to a shower recently where the bride sat in front and her bridal party stood behind her and opened every gift. Then, they would hand her the gift and announce over a microphone to the room what is what and who it was from.
So much this. While a baby shower would be nice, I don't want to have one because I don't like my family or his. I don't think many people will come anyways because when we were opening our wedding gifts my sister did a terrible job writing shit down and I'm sure some people didn't end up getting one which I feel bad about, and don't blame them if they don't want to come.
I went to a shower recently where the bride sat in front and her bridal party stood behind her and opened every gift. Then, they would hand her the gift and announce over a microphone to the room what is what and who it was from.
OMG. That's terrible.
Like at least have the decency to open your own gifts that people took the time and money to bring you.
I went to a shower recently where the bride sat in front and her bridal party stood behind her and opened every gift. Then, they would hand her the gift and announce over a microphone to the room what is what and who it was from.
OMG. That's terrible.
Like at least have the decency to open your own gifts that people took the time and money to bring you.
So much this. While a baby shower would be nice, I don't want to have one because I don't like my family or his. I don't think many people will come anyways because when we were opening our wedding gifts my sister did a terrible job writing shit down and I'm sure some people didn't end up getting one which I feel bad about, and don't blame them if they don't want to come.
I went to a shower recently where the bride sat in front and her bridal party stood behind her and opened every gift. Then, they would hand her the gift and announce over a microphone to the room what is what and who it was from.
I JUST did this at my friends bridal shower! She had everyone open the gifts for her, write it all down, and then give it to her.
I went to a shower recently where the bride sat in front and her bridal party stood behind her and opened every gift. Then, they would hand her the gift and announce over a microphone to the room what is what and who it was from.
I JUST did this at my friends bridal shower! She had everyone open the gifts for her, write it all down, and then give it to her.
Were u at my friends shower? LOL!
Wouldn't that be ironic?! I think it's an ok arrangement if the bride or momma-to-be are comfortable with it.
I JUST did this at my friends bridal shower! She had everyone open the gifts for her, write it all down, and then give it to her.
Were u at my friends shower? LOL!
Wouldn't that be ironic?! I think it's an ok arrangement if the bride or momma-to-be are comfortable with it.
The guests at the shower were upset because they wrapped the gifts for the bride to open. If they had known that the gifts were going to be open by someone else they wouldn't have taken the time to open them.
That's what their argument was. I completely agree! I think it's kind of rude to have someone else open your gift.
Wouldn't that be ironic?! I think it's an ok arrangement if the bride or momma-to-be are comfortable with it.
The guests at the shower were upset because they wrapped the gifts for the bride to open. If they had known that the gifts were going to be open by someone else they wouldn't have taken the time to open them.
That's what their argument was. I completely agree! I think it's kind of rude to have someone else open your gift.
Yeah this whole thing is weird. I hope she wrote her own thank you notes.
Hmmmmm, I do not like baby showers. I also do not want one. It's really early to be thinking this, I know, but I've always felt This way. This is unpopular with my mother. She feels like we've attended everyone else's over the years and basically it's time for them to pay up. For the record, she does not actually like them either.
I know someone will throw me one. It's just awkward. At my bridal showers, every gift I wondered if I was showing enough enthusiasm or was it too much and coming off as fake.
I also despise showers - I would rather have a tooth pulled. For both the bridal and baby showers, they were co-ed BBQ pool parties with kickball, beer and lots of guys. And we didn't call them 'showers' - one was an engagement party and one was a 'baby launch' party. I tried to make it as bro-tastic as I could.
Hmmmmm, I do not like baby showers. I also do not want one. It's really early to be thinking this, I know, but I've always felt This way. This is unpopular with my mother. She feels like we've attended everyone else's over the years and basically it's time for them to pay up. For the record, she does not actually like them either.
I know someone will throw me one. It's just awkward. At my bridal showers, every gift I wondered if I was showing enough enthusiasm or was it too much and coming off as fake.
I'm okay with showers but this. Also, I hate being like "oh thank you for getting me the gift that I picked out and know exactly how much you spent on me"
I hate opening up gifts in front of people. If there are many guests I feel like they get super bored so I tried to be speedy at my bridal shower, but then was I too speedy that people thought I wasn't giving enough time to their gift?? It still took me over an hour. Ugh it's hard to know what is the right amount of effort and enthusiasm when you have to be the center of attention. I was glad when it was over.
My issue with showers is that I HATE being the centre of attention. Please to not stare at me while I open gifts. It's awkward.
Plus, I don't think people here actually shop off registries. I got nothing that I registered for. Which, whatever, but EVERYONE asked where I was registered. My MIL mentioned that it was "the most expensive place possible". Crazy lady. BRU is not that expensive, and at the time, my other option was to register at Walmart.
My issue with showers is that I HATE being the centre of attention. Please to not stare at me while I open gifts. It's awkward.
Plus, I don't think people here actually shop off registries. I got nothing that I registered for. Which, whatever, but EVERYONE asked where I was registered. My MIL mentioned that it was "the most expensive place possible". Crazy lady. BRU is not that expensive, and at the time, my other option was to register at Walmart.
You can never make everyone happy.
I've found that most people go off registry for baby showers. I admit I tend to get one thing off the registry, and then something I think is cute. Sorry? I always include receipts!
I'm pretty ok with all of that actually. I'm already planning that we buy all the things I deem necessary. I would much rather open up a dozen cute outfits, blankets, and toys at a shower than practical stuff. Like I'm hoping people would buy the things I will probably not buy myself.
Smoking is gross. And yes, I understand about addiction, but, you know how you avoid addiction? Don't start in the first place. Especially people my age and younger. We were inundated with anti-smoking education, we were taught how awful it is for you. Even as a teenager, I thought my friends were idiots of smoking.
My issue with showers is that I HATE being the centre of attention. Please to not stare at me while I open gifts. It's awkward.
Plus, I don't think people here actually shop off registries. I got nothing that I registered for. Which, whatever, but EVERYONE asked where I was registered. My MIL mentioned that it was "the most expensive place possible". Crazy lady. BRU is not that expensive, and at the time, my other option was to register at Walmart.
You can never make everyone happy.
I've found that most people go off registry for baby showers. I admit I tend to get one thing off the registry, and then something I think is cute. Sorry? I always include receipts!
I'm pretty ok with all of that actually. I'm already planning that we buy all the things I deem necessary. I would much rather open up a dozen cute outfits, blankets, and toys at a shower than practical stuff. Like I'm hoping people would buy the things I will probably not buy myself.
I would usually agree with that, but in this particular case, half the people have horrible taste. And some of them bought big stuff, that I didn't like.
Meh. It's old news. I probably won't be registering this time around.
Post by gidgetgirl08 on May 14, 2015 10:03:56 GMT -5
I miss some things about TD. Like when you log in it tells you how far along you are and the size of the baby... with that said - I got the What to Expect app and it provides the same information, I just like it all in one place.
I miss some things about TD. Like when you log in it tells you how far along you are and the size of the baby... with that said - I got the What to Expect app and it provides the same information, I just like it all in one place.
I liked that when you read something, even if you didn't comment, it would bring you to the spot you left off on. The traffic seems much busier too, but way too much stupid. I lurk for entertainment purposes.
I lurked yesterday and it seems like another mass banning might happen again. Should be entertaining haha!
I miss some things about TD. Like when you log in it tells you how far along you are and the size of the baby... with that said - I got the What to Expect app and it provides the same information, I just like it all in one place.
I liked that when you read something, even if you didn't comment, it would bring you to the spot you left off on. The traffic seems much busier too, but way too much stupid. I lurk for entertainment purposes.
I lurked yesterday and it seems like another mass banning might happen again. Should be entertaining haha!
Click on the "New" button(?) thing. It does the same.
I miss some things about TD. Like when you log in it tells you how far along you are and the size of the baby... with that said - I got the What to Expect app and it provides the same information, I just like it all in one place.
I liked that when you read something, even if you didn't comment, it would bring you to the spot you left off on. The traffic seems much busier too, but way too much stupid. I lurk for entertainment purposes.
I lurked yesterday and it seems like another mass banning might happen again. Should be entertaining haha!
It will take you to where you left off here too, you just have to click the "new" bubble instead of the title.
Post by silverspoon on May 14, 2015 10:56:39 GMT -5
I really would appreciate if all the people potty training their children did not post pictures or descriptive detail on Facebook, or in group text messages that I did not ask to be a part of.
I imagine if I posted a pic of my dog taking a shit, some people would probably say that's gross and they would be right. If I said that on someone's photo of their kid on the potty, I would be the one in the wrong.
Is nothing sacred anymore?!? Bathroom time should be private time.
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