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To be miffed at "Gift list for mother of the baby" enclosed in *Baby naming ceremony* invitation?

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doubleshotespresso · 12/06/2013 23:38

So some close friends (who married in church), but now claim to be atheist are holding a naming ceremony for their 8 month old first baby in an hotel.....

The invitation is beautiful with a map, timings "event closes at 11pm"?

The gift list ranges from £30-to £300, all items for the mother, cosmetics, trinkets, jewellery, pampering breaks, personalised hand-bound stationery and photo albums...

Anybody know the drill for these naming ceremonies? Are we supposed to guess a gift for the baby? Or just congratulate the mother for deciding on a name?

I have read this a dozen times and am staggered beyond belief-DP read it and fell into hysterics....

My gut tells me to go along with Jo Malone scented nappies or something.

Somebody please tell me this is not normal?!?!?!

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SisterMonicaJoan · 23/06/2013 16:29

I appear to have something in my eye..... Congratulations!!! x

ThedementedPenguin · 23/06/2013 16:17

Wow.

Doubleshot you are truly an amazing friend. The christening/naming day sounds fantastic and all the kids will really enjoy themselves.

Congrats on the engagement. :)

MumnGran · 23/06/2013 16:13

Feels like reaching the end of an epic novel .....and not being disappointed Smile
What a super outcome for all concerned, and how wonderful that your friends are formally recognising what a special person you are ......and what a great role model for their baby in the future!
Having said that the sister's defence should be "heard" .... well, people also condemn themselves by what they say and she certainly has done that! I suspect that the family will be extracting retribution for some time to come, and I really do hope that she decides not to come for the event!! Appalling behaviour from a patently self centred and truly unpleasant individual.

Best of all double, BEST OF ALL, ....is your own news. Flowers Wine
You couldn't write that kind of an ending in a novel without cries of "unbelievable"!! .....but "This IS Your Life" Grin

Sometimes people really do get what they deserve Grin Grin Grin

QOD · 23/06/2013 15:50

Biiiiiiig wet sniff!

hermioneweasley · 23/06/2013 15:50

OMFG - yo don't check a thread for a week, and look what happens!

Congrats OP for being a wonderful friend and a force to be reckoned with!

BoreOfWhabylon · 23/06/2013 15:48

I love love love this thread and I want it to be made into a film (21st Century Mumsnet presents...?)

But I just can't think of anyone fabulous enough to play doubleshotespresso.

Congratulations Flowers Wine Flowers

FobblyWoof · 23/06/2013 15:47

Wow, I haven't kept up with this thread since page one!

Firstly, massive congratulations Grin Flowers

And just how much of a very lovely friend you are

ShipwreckedAndComatose · 23/06/2013 15:41

Just read this entire thread and OMFG!!!! That is the best thread update EVER!!

Wine to op and congratulations!

LittleBearPad · 23/06/2013 15:40

Congratulations!!

Melawen · 23/06/2013 15:39

Wow! Congratulations!! What a saga and what a happy ending!! Now you've got parties to go and enjoy! Grin

Nanny0gg · 23/06/2013 15:37

Oops - great minds think alike!

Antisecco · 23/06/2013 15:37

This is like an episode of Friends!!!

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Nanny0gg · 23/06/2013 15:36

This thread really needs a move to Classics, does it not?

Congratulations OP!!
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RhondaJean · 23/06/2013 15:28

Glad I'm not the only one blubbing like a baby...

Congratulations!

HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey · 23/06/2013 15:11

I have just read this whole thread and am now crying!

What a wonderful friend you are, i am so please everything has been resolved and your friend is happy.

Congratulations to you both.

This really should go in classics as one of the most wonderful threads ever!

bunchamunchycrunchycarrots · 23/06/2013 15:03

Aw best thread ending ever! Fantastic outcome, for everyone involved (especially friend's 'D'S and the DDP).

Flowers congratulations!

Marcheline · 23/06/2013 14:57

Just had to drop in and say congratulations!

I read the thread up to when you got it all sorted for your friend, then thought it was all over.

How wrong I was!

Double you are fab, I love you. Flowers (we need a champagne smiley!)

RowanMumsnet · 23/06/2013 14:55

Flowers doubleshotespresso

I'm guessing the only thing that could possibly be BETTER than getting engaged and being a godparent would be to be in Mumsnet Classics, yes? Wink

Just want to check with you whether that's OK, as this thread may make you a bit identifiable - let us know what you think.

Many congratulations from us here at MNHQ

SoupDragon · 23/06/2013 14:55

Shock @ the sister
:) @ being godparents
:o @ being engaged

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Pimpf · 23/06/2013 14:50

Y A Y ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Mmmmmmm, wonder who might be your bridesmaid!

Many congratulations

And as if you didn't already know. That sister is a real cheeky fucker, someone should send her the link to this

JulesJules · 23/06/2013 14:49

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monicalewinski · 23/06/2013 14:49

Awesome, awesome, awesome thread.

This is like a film! There's been drama, crossed purposes, heartache, comedy characters, central characters you care about even though you don't know them and a happy ending for all.

Am so happy for you double, it's been emotional!!

londonrach · 23/06/2013 14:49

Hi. Not posted before but lurked. Double you are amazing friend and congratulations. Best news all week. Who thinks she should run the country. Xxxx

waltermittymissus · 23/06/2013 14:47

Wow!!! What a bloody brilliant update!

Congratulations to you all Flowers