: Several months ago, my brother and his wife, who have a 10-month-old baby, found out that they are pregnant again. Related Articles This news was not met with nearly as much joy as the news of the first child. It was made clear that this was neither planned nor wanted, and that it was the result of carelessness on their part.
Fast-forward to now, and they have strongly hinted to me that they would like a baby shower. They just had one less than year ago, at which they received a massive amount of supplies! They do not have a big enough circle to invite all new guests. My mother and I often watch their baby, so it’s not like we don’t care about them, but we do not wish to host a shower for them.
We offered to throw them a gender reveal party, but that was quickly rejected without consideration. My mother has told me that if a baby shower is thrown for them by my sister-in-law’s family (who also threw the last one), she would like to give them a pack of condoms! I was shocked — most of the shock arising from the fact that the idea originated from my usually puritanical mother. I suggested that perhaps instead of presenting this “gift” in front of all my sister-in-law’s friends, it be given privately as a “welcome home from the hospital” present once the baby is born.
I would value your opinion on this matter. : It is that your mother should be allowed one tasteless joke within the family without its being spread around, much less acted upon. Admittedly, the .