Today was the baby shower put on by my current co-workers.
I must say, it was quite sweet. I've known these people only 6 months, yet there they were, showering me with cake and presents and "It's a Boy!" decorations.
I got to the third or fourth gift, and as I opened the gift to find a precious little bib and soft matching blanket....yup....I lost it. In front of all my co-workers, male and female alike, with my boss to my immediate right, I started to cry.
Then I laugh/cried. Then I was better. There was a chorus of "Oh, it's okay, it's just your hormones" ringing in my ears. No one batted an eyelash. I was a bit embarrassed, but the moment just got the better of me.
I am not used to being the center of attention, so it felt a little awkward to rip open gift after gift as they were set before me. And it was even more awkward when I received three booster seats (how did that happen?) - especially since the third one I opened was from my boss (I think she felt a little disappointed).
Anyway, I noticed that only one of the guys brought a gift (although they all showed up to eat cake), and I later chuckled with one of my girlfriends about "how guys are." When I got home, a package had been delivered by UPS. I opened it to find one of the cutest, sweetest blankets from my gift registry....from two of the guys in my office! That'll show me!
Tonight, after eating a piece of leftover cake from my party, I sat here watching Baby BWUB roll around in response to the sugar. My DH's eyes got huge when he saw the lump in my belly rise, fall and roll about.
I know that I am very lucky and blessed.
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I hate being the center of attention too! but glad you enjoyed your shower. I have realized that once the baby arrives, we will be put back into the shadows and the baby will be in the spotlight....just the way I like/want it :)
and fingers crossed for a mommy friend!
Ditto on not liking being the center of attention! Maybe that's why we all blog, haha ;).
Anyway, it sounds like a very sweet and wonderful shower. Kudos to the boys!
How ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! That you are being showered with love and gifts! AWESOME! You SO deserve it! I would have Bawled too :) HUGS!
Isn't it amazing how people surprise you during this exciting life moment? My co-workers recently threw me a shower and I was both shocked and touched to find out that every present was off my baby registry on myregistry.com even though I hadn't told anyone at work where I was registered. It made me so emotional to think about the fact that everyone I work with went out of there way to find out exactly what I want for the baby. Congrats and be happy that we both have such thoughtful co-workers!
sounds like you have wonderful coworkers! glad you enjoyed your shower, tears and all! ;)
What a great story. I've asked not to have any showers. You made me think twice. :)
Oh, how sweet and touching that you had an actual "moment" at your shower - I think that makes it more special for the guests. Maybe I should have tried to pull something like that off at my shower?
Hope you can return a booster seat or two!
That sounds lovely. Glad your new friends are stepping up - I'm sure they were glad to do so (esp since there was cake!) Take care, glad to hear the baby likes his sugar high!
I can't wait to hear about the Wacky P baby shower? Is that a figment of my wicked imagination or is it going to happen? Your co-workers sound awesome and I think it's okay to cry after all you have been through.
It's cute to hear about baby BWUB being so visible in his movements.
OH, it sounds like such a perfect day! You so deserve it, Besty!
Love,
Maddy
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