I received a baby shower invitation, but cannot attend. The shower is for my cousin and We are close, practically sisters. The shower is being held in her home state, which is across the country from where I live (WA State to FL state), So, I will not be able to attend.
I do want to get a gift, if not lots of gifts for her and the baby. I am confused about what to do. I was going to send the gifts directly to her home, but now I am wondering If etiquette says I should send them to the baby shower location? If I send the gifts directly to her home, should I send a card or something else to the baby shower location to acknowldege the fact that I received the invitation but could not attend? When do I send the gifts? Will it be ok to send them after the shower, or should I send them before the shower so that she will have them for the shower… I’m all confused! Any advise or input?
just asking because i am on my third pregnancy, but it is twins. obviously, we do not have doubles of everything and my mother asked about throwing a baby shower. i would love to get some extra things, but do not want to appear greedy or “unclassy” by breaking a social rule.
also, someone told me that family should never throw showers… only friends. what is the real deal?
I grew up going to many a baby shower and was always told or under the impression that you only had a baby shower for the first child.
Now two women at work have gotten pregnant, one already giving birth and the other is due in a month. The first lady was on her third child, but in her defense, the shower was a surprise and we were told to just bring things like diapers and wipes. It was also a very low key, finger foods ordeal.
This second woman who is due next month is having a full blown, three course meal type of shower because her sister also works at my office. This is her second child and they registered even. Is this proper etiquette? To continue having baby showers after the first child AND registering for them?
On top of that, the sister has decided to go around the office asking the men to donate money for the shower for presents. They aren’t even invited. I think she must have been raised in a barn. What do you think?
