Baby Showers

[Mikeswifey]

I was just wondering if any mums who are 2nd (or 3rd, 4th etc) time around having a baby shower?

I wasnt going to, as I had one with DD and I didnt want people to think I was just out for presents if I was having a 2nd one, but some of my friends (the ones who came to the party) are telling me to have one and saying it would be great. :idea:

What are you going to do? :confused:

Also, first time mummys, are you having a baby shower? I know its early times, but have you considered??? :rolleyes:

Love Rhiannon

[AshleighsMum]

I had a great baby shower for my first pregnancy but was living in Brisbane at the time. So when I do fall pregnant with #2:fingerscrossed: I will definitly be having another one, mainly because I am living back in my home town with all my family around me now, and all my old friends as well - all of whom couldnt come to my first one (now living 10 hours away from Bris!).

[Becteria]

I am having one in Feb my friend is throwing for me even though i had a ginormous one for Maiky. I love a party and the games are somuch fun!

(oh and the pressies are kinda cool too - people love giving them!)

[TickledPink]

im not sure, i was thinking about it - but i guess that i still have a while to go before i need to make up my mind.

[jess_live_die]

I DIDNT HAVE FOR MY 1ST BUT I HAD FOR MY 2ND IT WAS GREAT MY LITTLE WAS HAPPY TO HELP LOOK THROUGH THE GIFTS AND SAY THATS FOR MY NEW SISTER:)

[SairBear]

i never had a shower for my #1 so my girl friends are organising one for me for feb/march next yr. Its gonna be for both guys and girls and have lots of games etc

[lizzymcfizzy]

Also, first time mummys, are you having a baby shower? I know its early times, but have you considered??? :rolleyes:



Yeah its exciting to think about. I'm due late April so i thought I'd have one after the Christmas rush, probably February or something.

Although its not your first, you should still have a shower, I think people enjoy cooing over baby clothes and really enjoy being there.

[nuddle]

I never had one with either of my other two, I really honestly, and this is just my opinion feel rude inviting people over and asking for presents, if someone was to throw me a surprise one, then I would go with it, as it wasnt me asking, iykwim. I did get presents after the kids were born though, which I guess if you have a baby shower, you dont get anything then?

[jkate]

I had one my first pregnancy, but a ex friend did it for me. My sister always wanted to do it - also because this friend did my bridal shower. I didn't feel like having one with no 2, but this time I have told her if we find out we are having a girl she can hold a "Just because its a girl baby shower!!" I will need lots of nice girly clothes anyway :D

[TickledPink]

I really honestly, and this is just my opinion feel rude inviting people over and asking for presents

im the same i feel rude asking people to buy me things, although its all in my little paranoid head cuz my friend is having a baby shower in about three weeks and you should see how much stuff i have got for her little girl.

[BlakeNatsMum]

I never had one with either of my other two, I really honestly, and this is just my opinion feel rude inviting people over and asking for presents, if someone was to throw me a surprise one, then I would go with it, as it wasnt me asking, iykwim. I did get presents after the kids were born though, which I guess if you have a baby shower, you dont get anything then?


Nuddle,

I guess I am with you on this one as well. While alot of people have baby showers, I wouldn't feel right asking for one. And I am not the sort of person that likes a big fuss made over me. I never had a baby shower for my son and I won't have one for this one either. I guess it just comes down to personal preference I guess! We have still got gifts given to us from Family and Friends after we have had the baby, which is nice. I have bought so many things, Clothes and what not, that I dont think we really need much more! I have a whole wardrobe chock full of stuff!..

Just my Five cents worth!..

Jen.

[ButterflyMama]

I think I'll be having one. As a first time Mum and young parent.. I need all the help I can get! I'm actually going to enjoy being fussed over, as it doesn't happen often - and what better occasion!

Just how I see it. ;)

[squiglet]

I whant to have one, I am just not sure about hosting it. I don't whant to spend money on all the food, cake and decorations.
I just whant to spend money on baby things.
To be honest I don't whant any of the stuff people would buy me as prezzies either.:rolleyes:

I think I will wait and see if MIL chucks me one and if not I'm not going to be to worried about it.
Besides my female freinds are noturiously bad for saying they will come to partys and then not coming or canceling on the day. Too much drama:no:

[SammiJane]

I never had one with either of my sons. I dont really want one this time round, even though i am starting all over again with buying things.
I always feel guilty when people buy me things anyways.
You always seem to be given gifts when bub is born.

Sam xx

[Becteria]

I never had one with either of my other two, I really honestly, and this is just my opinion feel rude inviting people over and asking for presents, if someone was to throw me a surprise one, then I would go with it, as it wasnt me asking, iykwim. I did get presents after the kids were born though, which I guess if you have a baby shower, you dont get anything then?

Nope i got presents at the shower and presents when Maikyra was born. I reckon people will be a bit slacker with the gifts this time but I still am having one, thrown by my best friend, probably at my place!

[petal80]

I had a shower with my first baby it was great!
Im not having one this time HOWEVER a few of the ladies from mothers group are pregnant (we are all about 4 weeks apart) and we are going to have a lunch as a 2nd baby shower as we didnt know each other before we had our babies (obviously) - so seeings as we've all become so close and bonded we wanted to do something for each other when bub #2 etc comes along

- we're not getting gifts though instead we are putting in money to have the new mums house cleaned for 2 weeks and will be on a dinner roster to help out with meals, each mother cooks for one night over a two week period once mum and bub are out of hosiptal.

these are things that we found will really help out in the first inital weeks of having a new born in the house :)

[nuddle]

what a great idea, sounds like you have an awsome mothersgroup

[MrsT]

I guess it would be better to have a baby shower if you know what sex bub is..... It would make it loads easier for everyone - see another pro to find out the sex (know I'm just talking myself into finding out!)

[Cristy]

My imediate and extended family just assumed I was having one, so it was never really do I feel right about it or not. When do you normally have them?

[Becteria]

1 or 2 months before the bub is born is when i have been to most of them...

Petal your mums group sound slike mine, we put in for preg massage vouchers!

[FourAngelKisses]

I didn't know about baby showers until I was pregnant with Matthew. Not having one this time though as I have no one to invite. :crying: :o

[Mikeswifey]

Howcome you dont have anyone to invite?

I would come if I lived in the tablelands.

[FourAngelKisses]

Ta :)

I've only got 2 friends here........1 lives 15mins away, the other lives 40mins away.

[mamesmumma]

I really really want a baby shower and I dont have to worry about feeling like Im asking for presents as they dont have baby showers in Japan, so unless people look it up on the internet - and someone has explained it in Japanese they will never know that they are supposed to bring pressies.

Im going for the games fun celebratation feeling and inviting three more pregnant mums I know all due within a month of me and all Japanese - so there will be three of us to tie string around and stuff. Hubbys will be invited too!!!

I also think I'll do it in Feb! After the New Year rush here. And no too close to the due date (lots of travel involved).