My fiances mom and sister are suppose to be planning my baby shower. That wasnt official by the way. When I became pregnant we all just pretty much said that we would have the shower in July. We didn't talk about who was actually throwing it. I offered to pay for a lot of the food and all of that stuff. The thing is that my shower is July 29th and no one has done anything. I am the one who got all of the invitations and sent them out. It was like pulling teeth to get some addresses from his mom and sister. I still havn't got some. I live with his mom and the other day I was like we need to start shopping for prizes for the games and his mom was like yeah we will. His sister is actually the least organized. I asked her if she was going to do the games and she said sure but she hasnt done anything either. I am scared that its going to come time for the shower and we wont have anything to do. Am I being too controlling about the whole thing?I guess I am just scared that if I just sit back and let them do everything that nothing will get done and I have family coming from out of state. I would hate it if they drove all this way and there was nothing to do. I want to start planning the games and stuff but I would hate to tell his sister to get on the ball because they are suppose to be doing this for me.

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yea I know what u mean I had to do the same thing with mine too. Some people r just not cut out to organize a party.

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I don't think it's bad that you're planning, but I do think it's sad that family hasn't stepped up to the job. If it were me, and if the invitations had their name on it, I would just sit back and see what happens. They are going to look back if things don't come to together. I know, easier said than done. Let's just hope that they function well under the pressure of a time cruch and they'll get it all done. You shouldn't have to be doing ANYTHING for your babyshower!Good luck!

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I think your family needs to step up and you need to step down! You did the invitation and food. If they don't do games don't worry about it! You can visit with your guests, eat and open gifts! It will be fine, stress is not good for you or the baby!Congrats on your new baby!

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I think your doing what makes you happy... after all it'sfor you and the baby. If your not under any stress, call forfriend to assist you with the shower, but by all means doit the way you want to remember it for the many years to come. I think your wonderful and will find a lot of helper's...

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Bless your heart. I hope your fiance is nicer to you than his family. I agree with the person who said - if their name is on the invitations, let it go. I also agree with the one who said - your fiance should handle his family.

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your not being too controlling your being proactive.....you need to sit down with the both of them and ask them face to face if they are going to help you out. don't sound to pushy or to desperate or they won't. let them know that you would really appreciate their help and you don't want to have to do everything yourself. if they agree to help then give your sister a deadline on the list of games and all three of you sit down and decide on whether or not people will enjoy these games and how long do you think they should last. not all games should be long because then people get board yet you don't want the games to be short. have games that include the kids so everyone is entertained. as far as prizes, schedule a date when you and mom have about an hour or so and head on over to the dollar store or someplace expensive (which ever suits you) but tell her that this is the day you want to go. if your sister does not come up with games email me and i will give you my moms email address (shes the one who pretty much plans most of the family's baby showers)....have fun with your planning hope they help you out...

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