Shower for #4

[KLTN]

I was wondering what you all thought about having a baby shower for your 4th baby. I had a shower with DD1 but not with DD2 or DD3. We have been living away from family and friends for the past 4yrs when 2 & 3 were born so there was not a huge amount of people to invite. We now live within 1 hr of everyone so it is definatley possible to arrange.
I dont knkow if people would think it a bit rude?!?
Also, what would you buy someone in my position, I have everything for a baby and we don't know the sex for people to buy clothes.
I just don't know, this will more than likely be my last bub and I am close to my friends and family to be able to share it with them.
it was just a thought..................

[InSaneOne]

i would have one

you could always ask people to bring nappies or frozen casseroles or donate some of their time helping around the house after the baby comes.

[mumma_jessy]

I had a shower for #1 & #2, and no-one complained. I'd go if one of my friends had one for their babies, no matter how many they have already. A baby shower is a celebration of the new baby to come, doesn't matter how many you have!

[Cynara]

Baby shower for #4 may be asking a bit much especially when you don't know what it is. So you don't entirely miss out I would organise a Morning tea get together with those you would have invited after bubs is born so they then know what it is and are more excited because the brand new bub is already there. I just feel baby showers are more a 1st time thing because its the first time excitement. By all means have a party but #2,3,4 or even 5 I feel is nicer to have when bubs is there so you can share the excitement of your little one - its hard to share the excitement when bubs is cooped up in the belly.

This is my opinion only so you don't have to take it on board but maybe it will give you an alternative option :)

[shed]

If you want one have one. Each new bub is special in their own right and if people have an attitude about it then they don't have to come.

Maybe you could put on the invitation that gifts are not necessary since baby showers are usually to help with the set up of a new baby, but you already have all that. Just say you want to celebrate the impending arrival.

People will probably still bring presents anyway :D

[Briannabear]

you could always ask people to bring nappies or frozen casseroles or donate some of their time helping around the house after the baby comes.
I love that idea!
So as not to offend, you could word it as a get together to celebrate the new addition to your family - rather than calling it a baby shower.