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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP mentioning the education and income skew on DCUM is spot on. I’ve received a similar invitation (with a virtual
shower and a deadline lol) and I do think it has to do with income. Many people need help with baby stuff. (To me, that’s a good reason to not have a baby just yet or scale down your expectations, but I digress.)

Even if that’s not the issue, I get it. I’m a FTM whose showe has been cancelled and while we can afford what we need, it makes me sad to know I won’t get to participate in the community aspect of a shower. I would also love to be able to say, Aunt so and so bought you that blanket.

Several folks have asked for our registry but only 2 have made purchases for our June baby. I think if there’s no shower, most people opt out on giving a gift. Such is life. [/quote]

Gosh, I was dirt poor when my kid was born. I bought virtually nothing, but my sister had had 2 kids and handed over her bassinet and baby clothes from her two (boy and girl stuff, didn't know yet the gender, waited until birth. Didn't care if baby (boy) wore a pink sleeper). Some freebies from a prenatal program I was participating in besides my doctor. Bought basics like diapers and supplies. Surprise shower organized by my sister (definitely a surprise) which was small in scale but got gifts. Received gifts, including cash gifts, after baby was born, I think I sent announcements, made phone calls, but honestly don't even remember if I sent any out.

The shower gifts were nice, but gathering with people was the best part. [/quote]

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