[amazing_love]

I'm sorry Marci!! If i were in your situation i'd be very upset and stressed as i want to have everything prepared beforehand as well. I think your MIL is acting selfish not catering to what YOU want. It is YOUR baby and YOUR shower after all and i would think if she cared about making you happy she would be fine with having it before. Maybe i just don't get her reasonings. *shrugs* My mom mentioned a few times that i could have one afterwards and i was like "no way!" She's not the one who's actually throwing me one but i know she would've had it when i wanted. Anyway i completely understand your frustration. I'm sure it will all work out though! I've heard a lot of people don't get much from their registries anyway and have to buy most items themselves even when they do have a shower before hand. So if she continues being stubborn i know it will still end up okay in the end.

[Elijah'sMommy]

Aw Marci, I'm sorry your MIL is giving you a hard time about the shower. My mom and MIL didn't want to have my shower before the baby was born either (in my religion, nothing is allowed in the house before the baby is born). I was able to convince them to do it beforehand but leave everything at my MIL's house. It wasn't too bad because the baby didn't need much the first few weeks. How long after the due date do they want to have it? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that the family will respect your wishes to have your shower early.