Feeling uncomfortable with my MIL's offer for a Baby Shower?
Here is my situation, I am expecting my second child around the time of my daughter’s 2nd birthday.
Now, if the situation was that cut and dry it would be a No-Brainer… 2nd Showers are greedy "gift grabs", but this is my husband’s first biological child and my In-Laws first biological grandchild and possibly only biological grandchild.
My daughter’s ex & I split before I even found out I was pregnant… My husband and I were long time friends and high school sweethearts. We rekindled our relationship when my daughter was only 4 weeks old, and ended up marrying several months later.
My MIL wants to throw a baby shower and I have acknowledged that if she desires then I will be alright with it but that I will not be inviting my friends or family as they have already "showered" me during the pregnancy with my daughter.
Also, my husband and I don’t really need much except a few higher priced items, diapers, and some clothes (if a boy).
We need a bassinet, as my daughter co-slept and I now share a bed with hubby.
A double stroller, for obvious reasons.
TWO carseats, one for each car.
A high chair, because DD is still in hers for some time.
A video monitor, well, because I want one, and because DD and baby will be sharing a room and I know what kind of trouble kids can find when they’re ‘quiet’.
Possibly another diaper bag, if a boy this time.
Clothes, if a boy this time.
Diapers & Wipes…
I didn’t really get to purchase anything for my daughter because I received WAY TOO MUCH from others, so I was a bit disappointed.
Hubby wants to shop for this baby, like I did my daughter.
We have the money and I really don’t want anyone thinking that we’re "looking" for gifts…
I want to help my husband’s family celebrate this child, not get gifts… (although no one can say it wouldn’t be nice to get some of the stuff…)
I really don’t know how to handle this, and curious what you ladies think of this situation… What would you do?
