Baby showers?
know what baby showers are for the baby but is it wrong to think that a mother should get something that caters to just them. I know that the gifts are for you but is more catered to your baby is it selfish to want something that is just for you. This is just question i was just thinking. not my own personal views
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What are your favorite and least favorite things about baby showers that you have attended?
I am planning a baby shower and I would like it to be a bit different from every other baby shower that I have been to where it seems like we just do the same old thing. Can you tell me what your favorite themes have been, favorites foods, favorite games, if you even like games at the showers, favorite party favors, etc. I am just really looking for some fun, unique ideas. THANKS!!
i rarely go to showers because…. none of my friends are having babies yet but out of the showers i have been to and the ones that have been thrown for me i like the ones with NO games! really just hanging out and getting to visit with everybody has been the best part about my showers because it isn’t all that often that i get together with all of my friends and just hang out.
How do you feel about women having baby showers for the second or even third baby?
I have heard many times that baby showers are only for your first baby. After that you should have everything you need already. I agree in a way (to an extent) I was just wondering how you felt about it.
I agree in general that it should only be for a first baby. But, I think there are a few exceptions.
1. If several years have passed and the mom has gotten rid of most baby stuff–like for example if a mother’s first child is 8 and she is pregnant again.
2. Multiples–Yeah, you may have stuff for one baby, but not for two. It’s hard to have two babies share a car seat and stuff like that.
3. Gender difference–I kind of think this is pointless because babies need the same things no matter what their gender is, so if you already have a son and are now having a daughter i don’t think you need to get pink stuff…but a small celebration where people just give baby clothes and no major items is a fun idea and can be done on a much smaller scale.
How many baby showers did you have?
I have had 5 of my friends ask me to plan my baby shower for me. They are each in different circles of friends, and I don’t want to be greedy for taking all of their offers, but at the same time I love baby showers and I love my friends and I could use lots and lots of help this time around…so I’ve heard of people having 2 or 3 baby showers…what do you think? Greedy?
If you demand they all have one then it’s greedy – but it sounds like you have a lot of friends who want to help you celebrate. You can say you’d love to have a shower, and if you feel that they can be combined, then say “PersonX is planning one too, maybe I can talk to them about combining them”.
If they aren’t friends with each other and the amount of people showing up at one would be crazy – then sure, have a bunch of little ones.
To assume that a person hosting a shower wants ALL the people you know to show up is sort of rude (to those suggesting it be ONE shower) – if they want to hold a private and small gathering, suddenly inviting a ton of people they don’t know and expecting them to host it seems a bit much.
I had 3. One from my husband’s side of the family, one for my side of the family and one from my friends. To have ALL together would have been insane, expensive and unenjoyable for me. I enjoyed the smaller gatherings where I had time and room to talk to people, have fun and not feel like I was on an assembly line for opening presents for several hours. Small showers kept things manageable, enjoyable and down to a couple of hours.
So if people want to throw you showers, then that’s up to THEM and I don’t think it’s greedy.
If they ask, say if they would like to that you’d be thankful. If they/you want to combine any, then talk it over with the original host of the shower to be sure it’s okay with them and their plans.
Here is one more from texas gril
Why can’t they all just plan on together? I had a few friends who wanted to help plan my shower, so they planned it together and it turned out so nice. My grandma did have a small one just for family a couple of weeks after that, but I live away from all of my family so she got it together as a surprise for me. I wasn’t even there and they just brought gift cards and sent them all out to me. But I think the best thing to do would be to tell one friend that you’ll take her offer to plan the baby shower, and tell her you also have other friends who would like to help. Then you let them know who’s in charge, and they can get together if they want to. It would be a little rude to accept offers for 2 or 3 showers. Now if they planned another one and you didn’t know about it, that would be a different story. :)
How do you learn to make stuff for weddings and baby showers?
I think it would be fun to go into business for myself making things for weddings and baby showers. Baking, decorating, photography and calligraphy are just a few of the things is like to learn…as well as any crafty idea for decorating or jewelry making. How do you get started in learning how to do this kind of stuff? Any suggestions?
There’s a lot of workshops and places in my community (i live in japan but there are places everywhere right?) for primarily women that do this kind of artsy-cute stuff. You could take a few classes and branch out from there, doing your own thing. There are also tons of websites for this kind of homemade stuff. Get a few ladies together and start your own business! I started making cute hairpins a few weeks ago, and its really addicting. All you need is the hair clip part, a hot glue gun, fake flowers/jewels/buttons/etc. and ribbon. You can find all these things at most craft stores. I suggest you go to some craft stores, pick up a few books or take some classes and start from there. You could also experiment too :) good luck and have fun!!
How to afford all of these wedding showers, wedding gifts, baby showers, graduations?
I am a single gal trying to climb out of debt….I have a limited income and hardly have anything left over after I get paid. I am really struggling. I have a large family & I keep getting invited to wedding showers, weddings, baby showers, graduation parties,birthdays, etc…I simply do not have the money for all of this! I can’t afford to keep buying gifts. What to do?
Maybe explain to your friends the situation you are in and be honest with them , im sure they will still want you there regardless of if you turn up with gifts or not. and if it upsets them, well they are not exactly a true friend afterall if all they want are the presents. You could make them a nice card with a nice verse inside which you can find what to say on the internet. I know i wouldnt mind if someone took the time to do that for me. Good Luck
How do you feel about baby showers for child #2?
Hubby asked about baby showers and I told him I wouldn’t be having one because it’s the second time around and it’s typically frown upon. Would you have a second baby shower? Is it still frown upon? What would you do if someone threw you one anyways?
Why would the second child not deserve nice, new things and a celebration just like the first? If I were to have a second, my registry lists would change to account for big things I already have (a pack-and-play, a crib, a bottle warmer), but I don’t see anything wrong with registering for a few new things (clothes, binkies, diapers). Most importantly, I think there should be another party to celebrate you and the beautiful new life you’re growing! Parties are about sharing this experience, not about worry what’s “proper” :)
At what month during pregnancy do ppl start throwing baby showers for you?
I was wondering how the whole baby shower process works. Can you ask someone to host a shower for you? I have fam and friends in 3 different places. One person has volunteered so far, but do I need to give my mom or mother-in-law first dibs at throwing the showers? Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Most have them around the 7th or 8th month. Some people opt to have it after the baby is born so that the baby can attend. If you are going to have multiple showers then you could have one of them after the baby if you preferred. I had one before and one after when I had my children.
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cristabel80 says
I always thought a baby shower is to welcome the baby and congratulate the mom-to-be. I dont think it is selfish at all. I got roses for my neice when she was pregnant and for my sister, we got her some jammies. Something simple is fine I think – not like atrip to the bahamas or anything like that.