Carolyn Hax: A hostess who would rather not host

Dear Carolyn: My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this spring. We’re all very excited, and I’ve offered to host the baby shower. The problem is that the parents-to-be are putting all kinds of conditions on the shower. They want it to be co-ed, because my sister-in-law doesn’t want to have all the attention on her. They also don’t want to open gifts at the shower. Read full article ...

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Carolyn Hax: Wishes of honorees have baby shower provider thinking again

My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this spring. We're all very excited, and I've offered to host the baby shower.

Carolyn Hax: Honor them with their party

DEAR CAROLYN: My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this spring. We're all very excited, and I've offered to host the baby shower.