Do Mother's give their daughters a baby shower?  My mom votes no. Opinions please.?
451572
Your mom is right. Showers (Baby, Bridal,or Housewarming) are not thrown by immediate family because it's in poor taste for one family member to tell friends and other relatives that they must buy gifts for another immediate family member.
420009
Let her talk to the parents. If you have nothing to hide, then that should not be a problem. But also explain to her how important this is to you. My mother refused to allow me to go to a party after graduation. I am nearly 50 years old now and I still harbor resentment for that. Be honest with her and with yourself. But also respect her. She has her reasons for wanting to protect you. You will only understand when you become a parent yourself, as I am now.
611793
All i can say is always be a good daughter to her...Parents dont expect gifts from their kids...they expect our love and respect for them....Wish u happy mothers day in advance
801020
I guess not go. Since the idea of the shower is to collect gifts, shower being short for  "shower the bride with gifts". It might end up hurting your feelings if you showed up empty handed.\nIs there not something you could do, like promising a favor, dog sit for a vacation, wash her car, mow their yard, something you could give that costs little or nothing? Is there someone close to the bride you would feel comfortable talking it over with her? Does the bride know about your financial status?  Find out if she intends to open gifts at the shower, if not, go, and slip a card with your promise to help out to her at the end of the party.
633139
although I am a mother, I also have a mother!  I will go and visit her and take her a plant and a card, give her a kiss and tell her thanks for being such a wonderful mom!  I just don't believe so much in all of these special days for things.  Why focus on one day.  My daughter is young and she tells me all the time what a great mother I am, or brings me cards that she made me, or makes me gifts.  What I really want for mothers day is to know that I'm loved all year round...not just on a certain day but for all the years to come. :)  We should never wait for a certain day to let someone so special know how much we love them.
525516
Thank you, thank you, thank you.\nThis day makes me feel so happy because, as a friend of mine just told me, it remembers me that being a mother is the best decision i have taken in my life.\n\nterry m... i would like to think that you feel your children close to you from your heart, no matter how far they are. I can understand your feelings, and it scares me a little, i do have only one son my self. Happy mothers day for you too.
1038031
you created your daughter so why would you compete with her....the mom seems insecure to me.......she needs help maybe she feels that she is losing her touch....
721801
I am the mom, and am afraid it will be a very lonely day for me.  Some of my children live here and nearby, but either they must work or have other plans for the day.\n\nIt's okay, I know I'm loved--just would like to have a special day.
927175
My daughters so called Grandmother. She's not really related to us but I was with her son when I had my oldest daughter. She is a nosy, trouble making old woman. She has accused my husband of sleeping with my daughter just because sh wants me back with her son. My daughter hates her and so do the st of us. Put it this way, if she was to catch on fire, I don't think there would be anybody to piss on her to put her out.
69668
This could just be a situation blown all out of proportion.  This is not the first child to come and her expectations could be running very high.\nShe does need to settle down, perhaps if the mother told her that if she cannot act more mature about this that she will not be able to come or come but have the trip shortened.
419619
Great idea!!  Well it all depends on the theme you used for the Baby Shower.  If you had Precious Moments, you can get a cd of Precious Moments & record that on there.  Winnie the Pooh, well, it's cd....etc.  And if it was a regular baby theme buying a Lullaby cd can't go wrong.  OR ask the mommy-to-be what her favorite song would be for that party.  Something that would bring her back to that time later in life.
1124701
I think it depends if the mother is a single mother or not. I have been paying my single mother rent money to help out for bills, mortgage, groceries etc. But my mother never forced us (my sister and i) to pay her but just to help out a little. If the she's married and you think the mother/father could afford to support their family then i would agree with you. on the other hand, i wouldn't let my kids pay either. :-)
737127
You are a dirty minded baby...your mom must be so proud. lol
49583
Find out if she is registered anywhere. If she is registered somewhere, then you can just choose something from her list and you know that it is something she wants and will like.  If she's not, then talk to her or go browsing in the baby department. Get her to show you some stuff she likes.  Then depending on what your budget is, you can decide from there.  Other than the obvious stuff (highchair, crib, stroller ,etc) you could put together a basket of stuff-diapers, wipes, medicines, nailclippers, washcloths and the like. Or you could wait until the baby is born and get something such as a blanket or frame and have it personalized. Don't forget to include a book!  Here's a suggestion for whoever is throwing the shower, instead of the guests bringing a card for mom, have them bring a child's book to help build a library for the baby. My sister loved that idea!
94359
this is something you have to make a choice about.you cant let your mother make it for you.thats wrong.but if u enjoy it go ahead.
682325
Well instead of making her something why not have a mommy daughter day and take her out get a manicure and pedicure together. I did this with my mom and she loved it.
420230
It is a personal preference.  What does your daughter want?  Some families do, some don't.