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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in a UMC-rich community where unspoken social norms were a big deal . It was "known" that parents don't throw bridal showers, but grandmas-to-be are the expected hosts for baby showers. So I guess it really depends on the local community.

Given your specific situation, maybe you can have your MIL make it more of a challenge. "For $20 or less, please bring either bring a book baby will love or a gadget/item that makes life easier for mom of a newborn." People want to celebrate your baby and also help you out. You don't need (or probably want) a diaper tower, but there are likely things that family members who have BTDT can share with you. For me, that's what my baby shower was about. I didn't need other people to buy me stuff, but I loved the advice and, yes, a couple of unexpected gifts that were really helpful.

Making this all about people who are less well off then you spending money misses the point. You will find out very quickly that money isn't everything when it comes to raising kids.[/quote]

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