December 2007 Weddings
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Baby shower invite-wwyd

I got a baby shower invite and I know the girl pretty well (I babysit her kids every Sunday for community group and had her youngest in Sunday school). My problem is I am feeling out of place as I am the only one without kids so while they talk about kids and pregnancy I feel so out of place. The other thing is while I am happy for her I am just not at a point to go to a baby shower. Would it be bad to decline? I don't think she would think anything about me declining, but I feel guilty and I know I shouldn't.
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Re: Baby shower invite-wwyd

  • I don't think it's rude for you to decline and if she knows your situation I'm sure she would more than understand. Even if not, she doesn't need to know why you can't go. Perhaps still send her a gift?
  • I dont think it is rude to decline at all. I agree with Caroline send her a gift with a nice card on it and be done with it. Shoot even if you dont want to have to physically go pick something out for her get her a gift card.
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  • It's definitely okay to decline!!! 

    DH and I went to a baby shower while I was m/c this second time.  It sucked.  I probably would've skipped it, but the invite was for "birthday party/baby shower."  I thought it was primarily a birthday party...after getting there, I realized they basically just used the fact that it was her birthday to throw her a baby shower for baby #2. 

    Don't feel bad for skipping it!!

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  • Not rude to decline at all. Just send a gift and dont worry about it.
  • Thanks. I declined the invitation just feel a little guilty, but I know she understands. I am going to get her a gift card.
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  • I am declining a baby shower simply cause I'm not a big fan of the girl - so I think your reason is fine :)
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