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OT: Family Baby Shower Today...worried about drama!
I have been excited to have my family shower today but as it gets closer and closer, I am getting more worried about the drama and everyone getting along. I feel selfish for saying this but this should be a special day for me and I shouldn't have to worry about who is or isn't going to be on best behavior! We are all adults! There are only 2 people who I am worried about...my Godmother and my MIL. My GM is (very) passive aggressive and she can be very catty. My MIL won't put up with it if my GM starts. I'm so worried because the two of them are going over my mom's house early to help my mom set up and prepare. The worry started last night and I just can't seem to relax and be excited for what should be a fun afternoon! Fingers crossed we have no drama! Even dh is worried that they'll ruin my shower!
Thanks for the vent!
Thanks for the vent!
I am glad to hear all went well! Its great that you got the higher cost items asweLL! yay
Everything went GREAT! Zero issues! I couldn't have asked for more! I got wonderful great gifts...lots of clothes...and some of the big (high cost) items we needed too!
Ohh, I hope it goes well! How unfortunate that you have to stress over this when it should be a HAPPY day for you!! :) I hope all goes well and you have a great time!
I'm glad I'm not the only one with drama! You are right though...there will be several other occasions throughout our child's life that will require getting together. I hope that everyone can get their act together for the sake of the baby and I! This isn't about them...it isn't even really about me...its for the baby!
If anyone b i t c h e s afterwards, my grandmother will be around, and she will put them in their place lol I'm actually really glad that she's here because she will tell people when enough is enough IF we have any issues! Although, that can be an issue in itself!
About 2 more hours till the shower...trying to relax!
If anyone b i t c h e s afterwards, my grandmother will be around, and she will put them in their place lol I'm actually really glad that she's here because she will tell people when enough is enough IF we have any issues! Although, that can be an issue in itself!
About 2 more hours till the shower...trying to relax!
I am trying to just be excited about all the 'sftuff' we'll be getting for our little guy...one more step towards being ready to welcome him when he comes! A lot of my family actually couldn't come because they are out of state (bummer) but they sent gifts! So, I'll at least have some nice things for baby even though there will be few people there.
Well I think I have some experience in family drama and mixing people who can potentially cause drama.
Both my and Dh's parents are divorced. My parents get along and joke etc, sot that's not a problem. However DH's parents HATE each other. But anyway..
Two years ago my DH graduated from grad school and both of his parents were coming to the graduation so we didn't want to be split on who we'd go to dinner with etc. So I decided that we'd do a cookout at our place and mix everyone and then we held our breath and hoped for the best.
Well they were all over, both my MIL and Step-MIL helped me with food and cleaning, everyone talked to each other like civilized people BUT of course my MIL had to throw her passive aggressive comments here and there. Then at the end of the night when I was alone with MIL, she started just critizising his dad, his stepmom, and just plain b!tching. So I told her to get used to it since there will be other parties and birthdays that we'll be mixing all of them together and you're just going to have to get along.
That was it, she didn't say a beep afterwards. Next one will be my baby shower and I will invite all of them...
Don't worry they'll be nice, for you. Just patience with the comments later on.
Both my and Dh's parents are divorced. My parents get along and joke etc, sot that's not a problem. However DH's parents HATE each other. But anyway..
Two years ago my DH graduated from grad school and both of his parents were coming to the graduation so we didn't want to be split on who we'd go to dinner with etc. So I decided that we'd do a cookout at our place and mix everyone and then we held our breath and hoped for the best.
Well they were all over, both my MIL and Step-MIL helped me with food and cleaning, everyone talked to each other like civilized people BUT of course my MIL had to throw her passive aggressive comments here and there. Then at the end of the night when I was alone with MIL, she started just critizising his dad, his stepmom, and just plain b!tching. So I told her to get used to it since there will be other parties and birthdays that we'll be mixing all of them together and you're just going to have to get along.
That was it, she didn't say a beep afterwards. Next one will be my baby shower and I will invite all of them...
Don't worry they'll be nice, for you. Just patience with the comments later on.
Hi lady!
*TRY* not to stress.. You can't control how they may or may not behave. I know it is frustrating and worrisome. Believe me! My baby shower was awful. No one showed up. My sister planned it for a holiday weekend and I had specifically asked her NOT to do the weekend she did b.c I knew everyone would be away.. Ugh..
Just be excited to open the gifts for your little one! This party is ALL ABOUT YOU TWO and I would just try and pretend that you don't have a worry/care in the world..
Unfortunately, whatever will be... will be... Hopefully, your family will work together to make this an exciting and memorable day for you!! =)
Best of luck and let us know how it turns out!
*TRY* not to stress.. You can't control how they may or may not behave. I know it is frustrating and worrisome. Believe me! My baby shower was awful. No one showed up. My sister planned it for a holiday weekend and I had specifically asked her NOT to do the weekend she did b.c I knew everyone would be away.. Ugh..
Just be excited to open the gifts for your little one! This party is ALL ABOUT YOU TWO and I would just try and pretend that you don't have a worry/care in the world..
Unfortunately, whatever will be... will be... Hopefully, your family will work together to make this an exciting and memorable day for you!! =)
Best of luck and let us know how it turns out!
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