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

[doubleshotespresso]

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?!?!?!

::sniff::

::sob::

::howl::

Congratulations OP on all counts. Shows how successful gentle handling and tactful reading of likely intentions can be.

Still sounds like an enormous bash, so the sister is clearly insane. The later christening, on the other hand, sounds absolutely perfect.

Good luck with your own plans too.

Awwww! Congratulations!

wow , what an update .

oops cross post- CONGRATULATIONS!

I've been reading the whole thread for days and your latest updates have just brought a tear to my eye. Congratulations on both counts, I hope you have a wonderful time.

Hurray! And Congratulations!

Now please book "Fronk" to arrange your big day and entertain us further

Awe, bless! Congratulations

Congratulations OP - I have just read the whole brilliant thread in admiration of your tact, friendship and determination. Wonderful update on both counts. I'm a long time lurker but this was definitely worth my first post!

omg congratulations!!!! This thread just keeps getting better and better!

Congratulations! at least you have some good ideas for a wedding list:)

That's wonderful news all round - long may it continue for you

Congratulations DoubleShot Yay! Love it!

Do you know what, this is such a happy ending (although I wait with bated breath for the update when OP and dear friend meets Aussie media star sister), I think it should go into classics

Oh lord have been keeping an eye on this thread for days. Said eye now seems to have some thing in it

Oh OP! I have happy tears.

Congratulations

Oh WOW!
That's the best 3 updates EVER - and I nominate this thread for one of my favourites on MN because it is just so wonderful the way everything has gone.

Congratulations on becoming godparents and getting engaged, I'm thrilled for you!

Friend's sister, bah. She's no loss to anyone, I wouldn't think, self-serving beatch. I can't believe she still feels that she was somehow wronged, and that she expects anyone to believe that she was doing it with her niece's best interests at heart (Yes, that niece who wasn't actually catered for in any way on the gift list )
As for the cut about PND - well! She should be barred just for that, I think. I hope she does reconsider her travel plans, to save awkwardness for everyone else - I'm sure she wouldn't want to be seen at any old "vanilla" party. Caaahh!

A marvellous thread. You are obviously a fantastic friend, and the best thread ending ever. Congratulations :)

I have only just found this thread on reccommendation from the car parking thread, read it from start to finish..

You are the most amazing friend, you are my absolute hero and you deserve every lovely thing that happens to you.

Have been quietly following your thread for days and am so very pleased to hear your updates. Congratulations!

Wow!!! What a bloody brilliant update!

Congratulations to you all

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

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!!

It has taken me two days to read this fabulous thread.

Congratulations to you, you have been utterly fabulous yourself!

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

Have nominated for Classics, although really I think it could be made into a film

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

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?

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