Let's have a baby shower!!! (page 2)

Joyzabel

Great idea Julie,

Sorry Wendy, no gift wrapping if you want to stick to basics ;)

Wendy, I have a question for you, how are you staying on bedrest while homeshooling your kids????? You're a nurse, you know what bedrest means, now do it!

j2bf

A 3rd pregnancy isn't that much fun, imho. And I'm quite strong and healthy - the stupid doctor said if I was a field worker, I could have dug a hole, squatted, plopped the baby down, went back to work pickin' cotton.

Obviously, I wasn't impressed with that jerk's bedside manner.

But I hated being pregnant! Anyway! Your's is Almost Over - and those are Blessed Words for a preggo.

Make sure to respond to me by e-mail - this is fun for us too, ya know!

waiting

Julie

Thanks to everyone for making our first cyber-baby-shower such a success! You guys are great, I don't care what the illuminati say! *just kidding*

Warmest regards to all,
Julie, who figures that Dr. who made such remarks to waiting was lucky she was in labor and unable at the time to teach him a lesson in manners

waiting

Howdy Julie,

First of all, thanks for you and Tina bringing this up for our fun!

Dr. who made such remarks to waiting was lucky she was in labor and unable at the time to teach him a lesson in manners

During my 3rd pregnancy, we *missed* the insurance part by a friggin' month - so I went to a clinic....and HATED IT! Much like putting a bunch of cattle in a line. HATED IT!

But I was a jw at the time........so I didn't respond to the doctor's remark. I was trying so hard to be a "good little sister" and also of the proper *clinic* mentality. In other words, be quiet and agreeable.

There are a lot of similarities - and none of them, imho, positive to the woman. But that was a long time ago, perhaps things are better now?

waiting

ps: One of the enjoyable parts of socializing about jw's is our showers. However, at least in our area, the gifts tended to be cheap (lots of plastic bowls).

Now not being a jw, and working with men, this is enjoyable - shopping for baby stuff! And we can snuggle a little Valentine's candy in for the kids - make them hyper for Wendy. Will she appreciate that or what, eh?

Julie

Hi Waiting,

It seems we are of the same mind re: Wendy's existing children. I too want to send them a little surprise as it can seem rather unjust to them to see new baby getting lots of new things and none for them, on top of mom having less time for them to boot!

Funny how we are thinking alike on these matters. It must just be a mom thing.

You're right great fun this is and I am so enjoying you contributions to this thread.

Warm regards,
Julie

waiting

Hi Julie,

One thing about going to showers when I had young kids - they LOVE to watch the person get gifts. They literally hang on the person, not wanting the gifts per ser, just wanting to share in the moment.

At least that's my take on it 'cause my kids used to do that - every time. And that's nicer than thinking they wanted the young women's gifts of fake tupperware for themselves.

My kids love wrapped packages, ribbons, cards which are sealed, all that! And yes, they did get wrapped gifts, even as jw's - but not nearly as often as worldly kids.

I'm betting Wendy's little girl & boy would love a "Little Special" so they'd feel special with the new one too. Just kid nature.

Btw, being that we're moms & all - I've found that mom's love a "Litle Special" too. When pregnant & broke with my first baby, I had 2 showers - and needed them desperately. But one woman bought me a little bottle of cologne too - I don't remember all the baby stuff - but 31 years later, I still remember how secretly tickled I was with that one little gift for me - made me feel a little special.

I may have eaten oatmeal & tuna casserole (Oh!, and Bisquit biscuits), for days on end.......but I smelled good on my doctor visits.

waiting

ZazuWitts

Hey Waiting,

Thanks for e-mailing me about this thread - I haven't been on the board as much lately, and had missed this one too...so thanks much!

I too live near an outlet center, and in addition there is a new consignment shop, 'baby' goods only, that recently opened near our home. I'll check that out too. I'm all for getting more bang for the buck!

Excellent idea about not forgetting young Miranda and Tim. All children deserve to feel special, and with the new baby, this is just the right time to extend a little 'special' thought to them too...I can 'picture' their delight and sweet smiles even now.

It just goes without saying, that Wendy will appreciate any of our efforts, no matter how small...or large. I've so often thought of we 'exes', with children who for all practical purposes, often raise our kids without any 'specialness' from their own JW grandparents.

Once, my oldest daughter said to me, "I know I had grandparents on both sides, but never felt like I REALLY had any."
She fully understood about birthdays and holidays, but felt that at least a high school graduation merited perhaps a simple acknowledgement. Soooo, sad for all of in this boat.

Angharad's mum is one of the rare exceptions, she even went and spent time with Ang and the boys while Simon was in Canada spending important time with his father. Her dad also refuses to shun, and consequently Simon, Ang, and the boys are able to go visit. Her parents get 'high marks' in the TRUE love mode, putting family before legalistic dictates of the WTBTS.

But I know Wendy doesn't have such acceptance, her limited contact with her own mother, is generally peppered with 'critical and hurtful' remarks.
And though Wendy has tried to contact her dad, via his personal attorney, her dad hasn't bothered to reply.

Thanks Julie for bringing this to our attention. Wendy and I have gotten out of the habit of e-mailing each other, and I wasn't fully aware of her current situation.

Wendy, hope this last month goes smoothly - I only wish I were geographically nearer, to offer hands-on help to you and the babes.
(((((Hugs and Love))))) Grannie Zazu

patio34

Great idea Julie! Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

Waiting, thanks for e-mailing me or i might have missed it!

Mommy, I'm glad to 'attend' your shower! Take good care of yourself!

Pat

patio34

Well, i just 'attended' the shower & was it fun! Thanks for the invite!
Pat

waiting

LOL Pat! Did you get one of those dumb door prizes? Goes along with the dumb games we played.

Just give me cake & punch & open gifts......and enjoy the company!

waiting

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