Godmother dilemma!!

I have4 close friends thatwould love to be the Godmother but tradition is that there can only be 1 godmother/father. They're eachgiving me hints that they really want to be the godmom...is it ok to have more than 1 godmom? I dont want any of them to feel left out or cause any tension to our friendship because I didnt choose "that person". There is also 1 friend (out of the 4)that I dont want to be the godmom but she keeps telling me "thats her godson". Any advice?

Usually for a female, there is 2 woman and a male to be godparents... And for a baby boy, there is two men and a woman. =/ Usually churches make exceptions...

Well, that's how it is for my church :S

Quoting Mom of Zaza-1 on the way!:“ I have4 close friends thatwould love to be the Godmother but tradition is that there can only be 1 godmother/father. ... [snip!] ... There is also 1 friend (out of the 4)that I dont want to be the godmom but she keeps telling me "thats her godson". Any advice?”

You aren't obligated to choose one. We decided we would wait and choose one at a later date..depending on who showed interest and dependability when it came to our child. Mason was baptised but we did not choose Godparents at the time. Hold off if you aren't sure..like I said you aren't obligated..if you have questions, ask you reverend or minister

Elizabeth Hurley has 3 or 4 god fathers so I dont see the big deal :-) Isnt it more of a spiritual thing that a law anyhow?

Pick the one that you would most trust taking care of your baby. Which one do you think is the most responsible, which one would take the best care of your baby? That is what is most important because they would be there if something were to happen to you and you would want the best for your baby

I'd pick someone who will be willing and able to care for my child in the event something happened to me and my husband. Simply wanting the title (and being so tacky and crass as to actually drop hints or ask) wouldn't be enough for me. This isn't a rally for being someone's Maid of Honor- it's a child's care and wellbeing.

Quoting kristen+1:“ Pick the one that you would most trust taking care of your baby. Which one do you think is the most responsible, ... [snip!] ... what is most important because they would be there if something were to happen to you and you would want the best for your baby”

How do I turn down the others? Thats the hard part....
But what u said is right its just telling them that has me frazzled.

Quoting jnazmom:“ I'd pick someone who will be willing and able to care for my child in the event something happened to ... [snip!] ... or ask) wouldn't be enough for me. This isn't a rally for being someone's Maid of Honor- it's a child's care and wellbeing.”

LOL...ur right....its not a rally...I have to think of a turn down line to tell them....BTW did you ever decide on a name yet? LOL

Quoting Mom of Zaza-1 on the way!:“ How do I turn down the others? Thats the hard part.... But what u said is right its just telling them that has me frazzled.”

Just tell them you plan to have 3 more kids and don't want them all the have the same godmother.. so they will have a turn when you have more kids. Tell them you drew the name out of a hat or something for tis one..

Quoting Mom of Zaza-1 on the way!:“ LOL...ur right....its not a rally...I have to think of a turn down line to tell them....BTW did you ever decide on a name yet? LOL”

I did. My buttmunch of a husband is being a tardknocker still, though.

I'd just try, "I'm sorry, we've already picked our godparents. It's sweet of you to offer, though." If they get all huffy, explain that you never asked them directly and you're sorry they assumed but that Honorary Aunties are just as good with way less responsibilities!

Quoting brianamarie21:“ Just tell them you plan to have 3 more kids and don't want them all the have the same godmother.. so ... [snip!] ... so they will have a turn when you have more kids. Tell them you drew the name out of a hat or something for tis one..”

LMAO!!! good idea but the funny part is, Im not having n-e-more. HAHA....but they dont have to know that...shhhhhhhhhhh

Quoting jnazmom:“ I did. My buttmunch of a husband is being a tardknocker still, though. I'd just try, "I'm sorry, ... [snip!] ... asked them directly and you're sorry they assumed but that Honorary Aunties are just as good with way less responsibilities!”

Nice!!....I need to print these out.....

My husband and I are pregnant with our third and still haven't made that final decision yet. I am pretty sure that it will be my sister though do to the fact that she is stable, financially secure and responsible. But my sister will be the only one that will know when it comes down to making that decision. It will be in my will and I will have everything explained on my decision as to why they didn't go to the grand parents. It is up to you on how you decide to handle it just remember that it is your child and you are leaving them with the person you feel is more FIT to take care of them. Good luck!

just wait until you see who comes around more and shows the most interest