Alleusion

So, I need some opinions. Chances are, I'm not going to get a baby shower. I know a whopping 3 people here and none of them very well. So, since all the friends and (my side anyways) family I know are back in California, or other parts of the US, I had been thinking about an online baby shower.

Here's where I hit a snag.

Wal-Mart's baby registry won't deliver internationally.

Target has no stores in Canada, and won't deliver internationally (and has the fabric pattern I'm lusting after).

Babies R Us has a US and a Canadian store, but if I register with the US one, I have to use a US address for things to be delivered to, then I have to pay import fees when I go pick it up. The Canadian one doesn't have the fabric patterns that I like, but I can deal with it if needed.

Amazon's registry states that most baby items can not be shipped internationally. I haven't looked into registering with their Canadian counterpart yet, but it's a possibility.

Oh and gift cards are out of the question as US bought gift cards won't work in Canada (learned that one the hard way). Amazon has a gift card option which might be worth it, seeing as how everything is done online anyways.

So, I need some opinions. Should I say screw it, and not register for anything...pick one of the above and hope things work out...or.....

I feel so awkward even thinking about an online baby shower thingy, it makes me feel like I expect my friends to get me things...but if I were there, I'd be having a real shower...KWIM?

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