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Janice
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My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
due to my EBF baby??
I want them to know I would totally be there under better circumstances.
It really and truely is due to Jessie and her screaming to no end when given a bottle.
I know she won't starve...but it would be a long day(my family is on staten island, so she would be left there with someone)
I can't imagine someone listening to her scream all day for food.
I have left her at home with bottles only to be called back to get her...she is this good baby who just won't take a bottle anymore.
I want to tell them it is because of her, but I am in no way shape or form fishing for an invite for her. I don't know how to word it to let them know that is not my intention.
thanks!
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Posted 7/16/10 9:12 PM  |
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wjb5707
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
Why not bring a babysitter with you (family member not invited) and they can take the baby out on the town, (a park, shopping, etc) while you are at wedding and you can ditch out to nurse during the wedding
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:16 PM |
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jerseypanda
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
Can't you just RSVP no and if they ask, tell them the truth?
When is the wedding? Is it far enough away that you might possibly get your DD to take bottles better by then?
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:17 PM |
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FelAndJon
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
When is the wedding? Is there a possibility that Jessie will better about bottles by then or even possibly starting some food? Also, maybe a family member could come to the wedding site with her, you could feed her when needed then they can leave (or you can cut the night short at that point).
ETS: apparently I need to wait 2 minutes before posting my replies or type faster as the 2 PP said the same thing as me! :hah"
Message edited 7/16/2010 9:19:50 PM.
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:18 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
thanks, everyone is invited to the wedding.
they are typical SI as well. they don't cross over a bridge for anything!
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:20 PM |
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maybesoon
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
how close are you to this cousin, how old is your DD, and when exactly is the wedding (is it at least a month away so you can introduce bottles?)
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:32 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
wedding is in 4 weeks.
close to cousin, he is a year older then me, dh use to work with him.
his parents come down here and visit me.
have been still trying with the bottle...maybe 3 days a week. it drives me crazy! she also doesn't nap for other people either...i think she has to hear my voice or something, i have no idea.
if dh could get off work, i would leave them on SI together...let him deal with it.
but honestly, i can't think of one person not going to the wedding who i would stick this crying baby on.
i just want them to know, i would travel up for wedding...it is not that.
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:36 PM |
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nickipa
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
How about something like this:
While I would love to be there for your big day, unfortunately I can't leave Jessie as she will not take a bottle and I don't think it would be a good idea to bring her to the wedding. I hope you understand! etc, etc
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:36 PM |
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nickipa
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
And I totally understand your situation, except it's my sister who is getting married! It's so tough! Everyone keeps telling me he will take a bottle blah blah blah, I am not sure it's worth the stress on both of us, but my DH is insisting I go!
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:38 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
thanks nicki! copying and pasting now!
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:42 PM |
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Jan1975
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
May I ask what type of bottle you are using? I was in a similar situation with DD and the bottle, she would scream bloody murder. But then,I changed the nipple. Turns out she was having to suck too hard and as soon as we changed the nipple, bam, she takes the bottle like a champ!!(she even lets me give it to her)
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:45 PM |
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FelAndJon
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
Where is the wedding (in NJ)? Maybe one of us awesome NJ moms would be willing to take your screaming (but gorgeous) baby off your hands for a while to help you out?
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:55 PM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: My cousin in getting married in NJ, how to explain my rsvp to decline
My suggestion is to reply no, wait for it to get there and then call to explain why you won't be there. If you're close to this cousin, then a phone call would be more appropriate, imo.
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