Too self-conscious to play the "Guess Belly Size" game at shower?

Question

Is it silly of me to not want to play the baby shower game where every one guesses my belly size? I love my bump but I'm very insecure about my body stemming from an old eating disorder. My MIL keeps pushing the game and I don't know how to explain it to her why it upsets me. Am I over reacting? I don't know what to tell her...

Answer

Tell her you aren't comfortable with it and that you're more than happy to play other games...

It's your shower and if something makes you feel self conscious then it's going to ruin what should be a beautiful memory for you.

Just calmly explain that you would rather play (pick a game) instead. If she cares for you, she would never make you do something that would make you feel so bad. And if she doesn't want to listen just tell her that you weren't asking not to play it, you were telling her that it's simply not happening and you won't take part.

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To be honest,  that  game kinda sucks.... its so long and drawn out, and no one  really pays attention.  I'd  come up with  my own game, and tell her  you'd  prefer to do this one instead.  I mean it is your baby shower.  If you're having doubts  how you'll  feel  just  dont do it..... and if you decide  to do it, and someone is wayyyyy off dont feel bad, some of us just REALLY suck at it 🙈

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Not over reacting at all. I would just tell her you don't want games being played. I had to tell my mother in law that and she and my mother thought I was crazy. I just think the games are silly. She still snuck one in but I didn't participate.

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Tell her you don't need people measuring pieces of toilet paper trying to guess how "big" you are. I hate that game. It's so awkward. I always feel bad if I guess too big. It's not fun for guests either.

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If you're uncomfortable, don't do it. Stick to your guns. I hate that game anyway because if you overestimate then you feel like an asshole like you're  insulting her lol. Just reiterate that you want to relax and enjoy the event and that particular game with make you anxious and uncomfortable, it's not worth it to dread the party just because of that. I refused to do the bouquet toss at my wedding because I didn't feel comfortable singling out my single friends and being like "I hope you're next haha" and doing the garter thing with a random guy touching her leg. ....I just don't like that whole game. A couple people said I was a party pooper, but  whatever its my party I want to feel completely  comfortable and enjoy myself. You shouldn't do something that makes you uncomfortable at your own shower.

Too self-conscious to play the "Guess Belly Size" game at shower?

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