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WWYD regarding shower invite

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Pray4Baby2010
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MB

WWYD regarding shower invite

I have this friend- we'll call her M- she's my sorority sister and we've been friends for about 8 years- but she is kind of one of those people that you dont see often but when you do you pick up exactly where you left off. I actually havent seen her since my wedding- we've made plans to do stuff and one of us always has to cancel.

Anyway, so in May when I announced my pregnancy- she congratulated me via text and also told me she had a miscarriage. I sent a card, she sent me an email thanking me- and we really havent spoken since.

So umm, do I invite her to my shower? I'd love to see her but I dont want her to think I only invite her to things that require a gift and I dont want her to feel bad about the baby she lost Chat Icon

Posted 7/14/10 4:43 PM
 
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mbawnr
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Name:
Vanessa

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

I have had many miscarriages and I say invite her. She can choose to come or not to come.

Posted 7/14/10 4:47 PM
 

pteradactylmama
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Member since 6/10

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Name:
Heather

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite


I would invite her but say that. . say you are really one of those people that I feel like will always be in my life and I'd love for you to come but as i know that this could be a hard part of your life, I won't be offended at all if it doesn't feel good for you to come but i did want to extend the invitation bc even though we don't see each other I care about you a lot . etc etc. .



or edited to say . maybe all this not necessary and makes a bigger deal out of it than its is and just invite her as the pp says!

Message edited 7/14/2010 4:50:00 PM.

Posted 7/14/10 4:48 PM
 

springsandra
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Member since 11/09

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Name:
Sandra

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

I would invite her. If she feels like it's only about the gift, she'll just get you something small. I don't think that's a big deal. If she comes, it'll be nice for both of you to hang out. I'm sure she has other friends who are pregnant and are having children -- and hopefully she will be next and you will return the favor!

Posted 7/14/10 4:51 PM
 

dbleplay17
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Member since 10/06

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Name:
Chrissy

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

I would invite her.

Posted 7/14/10 5:00 PM
 

LuLu2260
LIF Adult

Member since 7/09

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Name:
Mich

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

I would like her deiced. If she doesnt want to come then she wont. Just dont me mad I guess if she cant.

Posted 7/14/10 5:15 PM
 

keepingsecrets
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Member since 7/09

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Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

crashing........but......as somebody who has lost 2 babies in the last year, i say definitely invite her. if she doesn't feel ready and rsvp's no then that's ok but give her the option. i recently went to a shower for a friend and mentioned verbally to me that she'd totally understand if i didn't feel comfortable going but that she wanted to send the invite so i would know i am welcome! because she was so understanding, i decided to go and i had a really nice time. HTH Chat Icon

Posted 7/14/10 5:48 PM
 

TnJ2007
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Member since 8/08

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Name:
Tricia

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

i say invite her.

Posted 7/14/10 6:30 PM
 

TheDivineMrsM
2 girls 4 me!

Member since 8/08

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Name:
Mama mama mama....

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

You're a good friend to be so considerate of her feelings. I'd send the invite, and say exactly what you told us: you don't want to force into a difficult situation, but would love to see her. Let her decide.

Posted 7/14/10 6:46 PM
 

kristin597
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Member since 8/08

1688 total posts

Name:
Kristin

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

Coming from someone who has had a miscarriage in the past - invite her. If it is too hard for her then it will be her decision to decline.

Posted 7/14/10 6:58 PM
 

shelby34
Love being a twin mommy!

Member since 5/07

2934 total posts

Name:
Michele

Re: WWYD regarding shower invite

Definitely invite her. I think she will feel worse if she isn't invited...she'll probably want to celebrate your good news.

Posted 7/14/10 7:24 PM
 
 

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