So I had my baby shower yesterday. My mom worked very hard to plan it, and I am so grateful to her. She decided not to surprise me, which was nice so I could be prepared.

My vent is.... I DIDN'T GET ANYTHING OFF MY REGISTRY!!! My mom noted that I am registered at Babies R Us, Target, and Amazon. I got mostly outfits. Of about 45 people, I got maybe 10 necessary items, which included the travel system stroller (I am SO (significant other) relieved I will have a carseat to take him home in), a pack n play (he will sleep in the bassinet part the first few weeks) and bedding.

I didn't get a monitor, a tub, bath items, safety items, toys, onesies, diapers, diaper cloths, sheets (for crib or pack n play) bottles....etc.

I almost didn't want a shower before the baby was born. But since I am a FTM, I thought about all the things I would need before he arrived and figured a shower would be helpful. I put alot of time into creating the registry, making sure there were items on all price levels.

My mom has been so amazing, she has already bought so much for myself and the baby. I'm hoping I can return some of the clothes (even though I don't have gift receipts) and get more of what I will need.

I am still appreciative of what I got, but I felt like the gifts given were more for someone having their second baby, not their first.

I remember reading a post similar to this one a while back and thinking "Oh that sucks". But who would have thought I'd be in the same position.

I'm so mad, and now so stressed, I have awful heartburn, and I can't sleep. So here I am venting to you all! Thanks for listening to my vent.....