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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Meal trains are nice, and we always participate...but I would never request or allow one for my family. I politely said "no thanks" when people offered to organize them after I had children or when there was a death in my family. I don't understand why people need them. I mean, order takeout if you don't want to eat a bowl of cereal or microwave something for dinner.

Honestly, I find meal trains for new parents far more egregious than a second baby shower. Rallying folks for meals and laundry (wtf?) for weeks on end is far worse than a baby shower. People like parties and are happy to bring a little gift. Cooking and cleaning however is just nuts.

If someone has end stage cancer or their spouse dies, that's a different story. Although I still wouldn't feel comfortable accepting the help. I always contribute (pretty sure you have to when you are included on the email blast/scheduler), but I always feel like it's a bit of an imposition for the recipient---which is why I imagine some people opt for the outdoor cooler. [/quote]

Totally agree. I have 2 kids and a typical busy life. I’m pretty sure that new parents of one baby (with one or both on parental leave) have more time to cook and clean than I do. I never participate for run of the mill new parents. Every other situation I’ve done one it’s made me feel like a sucker. One time the person had a child hospitalized for a day for a procedure.  When I called to find out when I should drop off the food, it turns out they were all out doing an activity with the child. That’s great that your kid has bounced back quickly, but stop the meal train. [/quote]

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