Flooded from Showers

8 Wedding Invites =
   1 Bridesmaid Invitation Accepted =
      5 Bridal Shower Invites + 4 Bachelorette Invites =
           8 Wedding gifts/cards + 6 Shower gifts/cards + Costly bachelorette shenanigans=
                1 Bridesmaid dress + Shoes + Tailoring =
                     2 Plane tickets + At least 3 hotel reservations x 2 night minimum for one room=
                                      HOLY HELL!!!

3 Pregnant Friends (and it is only March) =
    3 Baby Showers =
         3 Baby gifts/cards + Welcome baby to the world present (i.e. flowers for new Mom) =
                                     HOLY HELL SQUARED!!!

I'm feeling blessed by all the wonderful people in my life and flattered to be a part of all their special moments. However, I'm also feeling overwhelmed with scheduling and expenses that go along with all the festivities!

Here is how I'm currently coping, but all other advice, suggestions, loopholes are welcome!

              * Working an extra job waiting tables

          * Using http://www.etsy.com/ for all of my wedding gift needs- AWESOME  and inexpensive gifts!
          * Rewearing all wedding guest dresses from my past

Always a bridesmaid never a bride...sigh...

~Marcy