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jams92
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Gender Reveal Party
wow that is def overboard. I hope that it is a shower/gender reveal party otherwise that is just insane! i would def bring a gift...and honestly if i ended up getting a shower invite too in a few weeks/month, if prob decline. there are just so many celebrations people can have for a baby. im pregnant now and i dont even WANT a shower - let alone a gender reveal etc...the baby may be important in MY life...but guess what, my friends and family have their own things going on in their lives
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MCD0524
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Gender Reveal Party
I had a gender reveal party with family and close friends (although my family is rather large). We did it at my parents. It was cute because most people brought in a pink gift bag and blue gift bag and once the cake was cute, they handed me the right gift. They were all onsies, which at kohls could be $5.99. I think its a cute idea. While a catering hall is a bit over the top, maybe they struggled to get pregnant or are really excited. I really doubt it is in lieu of the shower. If it was, they probably would have provided registry cards.
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| Posted 7/25/12 1:33 PM |
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Message edited 7/25/2012 1:34:29 PM.
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| Posted 7/25/12 1:34 PM |
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Paramount
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Hey, they might be uber wealthy and want to throw a big party. Unorthodox? Yes. A little overboard? Yes. If they have the time/money? Whatev.
I would not bring a gift. Or if I did, I liked what a PP said about a SMALL gift. I would do like a pink or blue pacifier.
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| Posted 7/25/12 1:42 PM |
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maybebaby
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by lynnd126
I would guess that this is in lieu of a shower- or at least I would hope! People are delusional to think that enough people to fill a catering hall give a crap whether their kid is a boy or girl.
I love when someone writes EXACTLY what i'm thinking!!! lol!!
People are nuts.
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:06 PM |
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by lynnd126
I would guess that this is in lieu of a shower- or at least I would hope! People are delusional to think that enough people to fill a catering hall give a crap whether their kid is a boy or girl.
Exactly
the response is going to be exactly the same no matter which gender it is, right?
oh yay, its a girl!! 
oh yay, its a boy!!
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:13 PM |
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lynnd126
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Or a VERY awkward hermaphrodite silence...
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I think maybe they don't have space in their home and that's why they booked a hall.
Maybe they struggled for years and are so excited.
I don't get all the animosity. So many shit things in life, that I don't mind celebrating when I can.
Everyone lives weddings and the excess of it and then people end up divorced. At least a baby is for keeps 
Some people just sound so miserable.
I'd get a gift of course. But if people are doubting them hosting such an event and think its silly, then you're probably not a good friend anyway and should stay away.
It's free food and a joyful occasion. Geez Louise!
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:19 PM |
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peanutbutter2
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by cncforever
I think maybe they don't have space in their home and that's why they booked a hall.
Maybe they struggled for years and are so excited.
I don't get all the animosity. So many shit things in life, that I don't mind celebrating when I can.
Everyone lives weddings and the excess of it and then people end up divorced. At least a baby is for keeps
Some people just sound so miserable.
I'd get a gift of course. But if people are doubting them hosting such an event and think its silly, then you're probably not a good friend anyway and should stay away.
It's free food and a joyful occasion. Geez Louise!
I agree with pretty much everything you said.
Who cares? Let people celebrate what they want, and don't go if you don't want to go.
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:22 PM |
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You know
I think of the shooting in Colorado. People just went to a movie and are killed. Including a 6 year old girl. Life is precious and short and not in our hands. And a party is excessive? To celebrate a new life? It's sad that people even question this especially if it's at a hall. Why not just go and have fun and be happy for others. Happiness is contagious.
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:28 PM |
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Posted by maybebaby
Posted by lynnd126
I would guess that this is in lieu of a shower- or at least I would hope! People are delusional to think that enough people to fill a catering hall give a crap whether their kid is a boy or girl.
I love when someone writes EXACTLY what i'm thinking!!! lol!!
People are nuts.
that's so sad to
me. That mentality.
Maybebaby- we all had to hear about your husband deployed and strangers here gave u supprt and listened to you. Every post you updated, people cared. People who don't even know you. Were we delusional? Why should we have cared then, kwim?
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:31 PM |
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lynnd126
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by cncforever
Posted by maybebaby
Posted by lynnd126
I would guess that this is in lieu of a shower- or at least I would hope! People are delusional to think that enough people to fill a catering hall give a crap whether their kid is a boy or girl.
I love when someone writes EXACTLY what i'm thinking!!! lol!!
People are nuts.
that's so sad to
me. That mentality.
Maybebaby- we all had to hear about your husband deployed and strangers here gave u supprt and listened to you. Every post you updated, people cared. People who don't even know you. Were we delusional? Why should we have cared then, kwim?
Total apples to oranges imo.
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:44 PM |
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mrsboss
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Gender Reveal Party
This seems really over the top and attention seeking. If its truly the shower, then fine. If not I prob wouldnt go.
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:46 PM |
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StaceyWill
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by lynnd126
Or a VERY awkward hermaphrodite silence...
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:46 PM |
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by cncforever
I think maybe they don't have space in their home and that's why they booked a hall.
Maybe they struggled for years and are so excited.
I don't get all the animosity. So many shit things in life, that I don't mind celebrating when I can.
Everyone lives weddings and the excess of it and then people end up divorced. At least a baby is for keeps
Some people just sound so miserable.
I'd get a gift of course. But if people are doubting them hosting such an event and think its silly, then you're probably not a good friend anyway and should stay away.
It's free food and a joyful occasion. Geez Louise!
amen!
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:51 PM |
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MarsB
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by JAAMS
Posted by cncforever
I think maybe they don't have space in their home and that's why they booked a hall.
Maybe they struggled for years and are so excited.
I don't get all the animosity. So many shit things in life, that I don't mind celebrating when I can.
Everyone lives weddings and the excess of it and then people end up divorced. At least a baby is for keeps
Some people just sound so miserable.
I'd get a gift of course. But if people are doubting them hosting such an event and think its silly, then you're probably not a good friend anyway and should stay away.
It's free food and a joyful occasion. Geez Louise!
I agree with pretty much everything you said.
Who cares? Let people celebrate what they want, and don't go if you don't want to go.
WHOA, when did I become a bad friend? I never questioned whether or not I would go. I was just trying to figure out if this was a new style baby shower and if I should bring a gift.
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Probably is apples to oranges. I guess my mentality is everyone says how nutty life is and we all have moments where life is rough ans isnt treating us well and wow, can't even go to a movie anymore and there is evil in the world but, "OMG can u believe?? I just got invited by a loved one to celebrate a special moment! At a VW hall! How excessive and
Show-offy!".
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:55 PM |
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Marsb, I didn't mean u. You asked a simple question.
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:56 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by Paramount
Hey, they might be uber wealthy and want to throw a big party. Unorthodox? Yes. A little overboard? Yes. If they have the time/money? Whatev.
I would not bring a gift. Or if I did, I liked what a PP said about a SMALL gift. I would do like a pink or blue pacifier.
This.
I'm all for a party, so what the heck.
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| Posted 7/25/12 2:59 PM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by HoneyBadger
Posted by Paramount
Hey, they might be uber wealthy and want to throw a big party. Unorthodox? Yes. A little overboard? Yes. If they have the time/money? Whatev.
I would not bring a gift. Or if I did, I liked what a PP said about a SMALL gift. I would do like a pink or blue pacifier.
This.
I'm all for a party, so what the heck.
I was thinking the same thing IF this party is separate from her baby shower first thing that came to mind is they are wealthy have alot of friends and family and like to have big parties I have no clue why this came to mind though But i would go and bring maybe a small gift a gift card perhaps to babies r us or buy buy baby.
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| Posted 7/25/12 3:05 PM |
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peanutbutter2
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by MarsB
Posted by JAAMS
Posted by cncforever
I think maybe they don't have space in their home and that's why they booked a hall.
Maybe they struggled for years and are so excited.
I don't get all the animosity. So many shit things in life, that I don't mind celebrating when I can.
Everyone lives weddings and the excess of it and then people end up divorced. At least a baby is for keeps
Some people just sound so miserable.
I'd get a gift of course. But if people are doubting them hosting such an event and think its silly, then you're probably not a good friend anyway and should stay away.
It's free food and a joyful occasion. Geez Louise!
I agree with pretty much everything you said.
Who cares? Let people celebrate what they want, and don't go if you don't want to go.
WHOA, when did I become a bad friend? I never questioned whether or not I would go. I was just trying to figure out if this was a new style baby shower and if I should bring a gift.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean "you" as in you; I just meant you in the general sense. I should've clarified that.
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| Posted 7/25/12 3:26 PM |
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Katareen
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
I'm all for celebrating, but you know if you went and brought no gift, or a small gift the hostess would roll her eyes. Or if you said no you'd be a bad friend for not attending. I see posts about this alllllll the time.
What is someone supposed to do who can't afford to give 5 gifts for every baby/wedding????
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You ladies are so pathetic. It's a party. Go and have fun.
Let me guess: those of you who are complaining about this and that, if you didn't get an invite to such a party, you'd be complaining about that, too. Admit it.
So someone wants to do something different than the norm, throw a different kind of party and everyone here is getting hot and bothered and their panties in a bunch. My goodness gracious. This is frustrating to read!!!
Life is short.
Smile.
Have fun.
Jeez!!!
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| Posted 7/25/12 3:42 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by yogabbagabbagabba
You ladies are so pathetic. It's a party. Go and have fun.
Let me guess: those of who are complaining about this and that, if you didn't get an invite to such a party, you'd be complaining about that, too. Admit it.
Life is short. Smile. Have fun. Jeez.
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| Posted 7/25/12 3:46 PM |
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Re: Gender Reveal Party
Posted by Katareen
I'm all for celebrating, but you know if you went and brought no gift, or a small gift the hostess would roll her eyes.
What if I was to bring a whole watermelon for the hostess? 
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