heartbroken

[amihan]

Last night, I had to endure a really bad baby shower. Maybe I'm being selfish, but everone was so inconsiderate. It was announced here at work over a month ago and they had a lot of time to prepare. Everyone who was invited knew I have gestational diabetes, and when I saw the pot-luck food list, there was only ONE THING I could eat! I was disapointed then already, but kept optimistic.At past showers for other co-workers, there were games, favors, party hats and the pregnant woman was treated so well. I got to the party and the majority of the drinks were booze. They were smoking and drinking. I had to ask the host if I could have a glass of water, since there was none available (it was outdoors). During the meal, they kept pouring drink after drink and smoking stick after stick. I had to move several times to find a spot where I was upwind. Later on, I opened presents and after the first one, people lost interest. They were in little groups chatting with each other. What upset me was one woman who thrust her gift at me and begged that I open hers first because she had to leave. Apparently, everyone had the same idea. As soon as I was done opening one present, I had to say goodbye to the person who'd given it. Needless to say, there were no games and nothing fun at all for me. It really broke my heart because I thought they'd put so much time and effort into this. They even made me cut the big chocolate cake for everyone. Not an easy thing for someone with GD.

I don't mean to sound selfish, but the only good thing that came out of it was that I got some things that I needed for the baby.

Maybe its karma for yesterday's post.