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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From a different perspective - these are the babies I always give a little extra to. Newly divorced, stressed mom, terrible baby daddy, probably lots of family drama in general - this baby needs all the help it can get to start into life right. Most dual income, married, employed familiesdont need the gift "showered" on them when a baby is born; the reality is in these types of scenarios, the families often DO need the gifts. Don't think of it as a reward, think of it as a needed hand and a kindnessfor the baby.  [/quote]

That makes sense really. I can do that. I want to help them all be OK without enabling her and her bad choices. 
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Sorry, same PP again. If you're especially piqued (and it sounds like you are), you also don't have to get a standard "congratulations" card. Get a pretty, blank card and address it from a place of welcome to the new baby eg "Welcome to the world, Baby Larla. I'm so excited to finally meet you and I'm looking forward to watching you grow". Again, it leaves mom's choices out of it.[/quote]

NO. I like this. PP, you are reasonable and kind. OP, get the baby something it needs. You will punish the baby if you try to punish the mom. What is your relationship to the mom? Is it your sister?[/quote]

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