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11-13-2012 at 2:31 PM
brownski
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Baby Shower Help!

My fiance and I are throwing our own baby shower. We chose the theme, paid for the hall, caterer, decorations etc. My two Aunts have offered to "play" hostess and run the games etc. I just didnt want to "host" my own shower.

Do/Should I get them hostess gifts?

 

Thanks for all your help ladies!

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11-13-2012 at 2:38 PM
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I think you're going to get flamed for this, since you shouldn't be hosting your own shower.....Since done is done, I wouldn't get your aunts hostess presents since they're not really hosting your shower.  If they get you gifts, you could add a line to your thank you notes thanking them for helping out with the games and hostess duties.

FWIW, I don't think hostess gifts are the norm outside of the bump and probably many people (especially older generations) don't even know they're a thing.  I've hosted several showers and never received or expected one- the shower was my gift to the mom and I didn't expect a gift in return.


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11-13-2012 at 2:52 PM
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Fiance and I dont have any family  that is local to throw us a shower. My two best friends are pregnant as well. One just had her baby Saturday, and the other is due in Dec. We just figured it was easier if we did our own.

 

 
11-13-2012 at 2:59 PM
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Ummm... they didn't host it you did so no.  As far as throwing your own shower, this should be a gift given to you, not you throwing a gift giving event for yourself. 

I guess that's a moot point since it is already done now. 


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11-13-2012 at 3:00 PM
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11-13-2012 at 4:09 PM
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good gracious - did you not read the thread you were part of in 2nd tri?  Throwing your own shower is not cool.  YOU are hosting your shower, not your aunts.  You're giving yourself gifts from every single attendee at your "bring me presents" party.  Congratulations.  
 
11-13-2012 at 5:14 PM
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Estwd2:
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9 posts and joined in 2009. Seems legit ::eye roll::

OP you should have done a potluck!! 


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11-13-2012 at 5:46 PM
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brownski:

Fiance and I dont have any family  that is local to throw us a shower. My two best friends are pregnant as well. One just had her baby Saturday, and the other is due in Dec. We just figured it was easier if we did our own.

So if no one is local, who will attend? 




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11-14-2012 at 10:28 AM
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In my case, my MIL offered to throw me a shower, but because she is so irresponsible with money and therefore has none, my husband is giving her the money for it. I've told him that I don't agree and if that's the case, I'd just rather not have one, but that just lead to a fight. Why is it that we should pay for our own shower just because someone is irresponsible?
 
11-14-2012 at 8:19 PM
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brownski:

Fiance and I dont have any family  that is local to throw us a shower. My two best friends are pregnant as well. One just had her baby Saturday, and the other is due in Dec. We just figured it was easier if we did our own.

 

So your two aunt are playing hostess and you have no family local? Seems a little contradictory. You should have saved your money you used to throw the shower and buy what you need for your child. 



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11-16-2012 at 9:34 AM
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I say no, since they are not really hosting. A simple "thanks fro ayour help" should do. Good luck!!
 
11-16-2012 at 1:23 PM
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I dont think you do, you can get them something really small if you want, like a starbucks gift card or something but nothing major...

Also for the others they are excited about the baby and want to celebrate with their friends and I dont think there is anything wrong with that, its not like your begging for a gift, if someone wants to give one fine, if not fine, so they cant have their family host it...I am doing most of the stuff for mine even though its hosted by my sister in law and paid for by my parents! My sis in law is busy with a kid and my parents are like just pick what you want...

 
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