So since this is our 2nd baby I do not expect to have another shower, however when my best friend found out I was having a girl this time, she spoke to my mom about having a luncheon get together for all things pink. I feel REALLY bad and am afraid of offending people by inviting them. I'd keep it very small. 10 people at the most. Is this inappropriate? I just feel awkward.
Re: A sprinkle....?
If they are offering to host it, go ahead!
My fam just threw me one last weekend. We were all getting together for another occasion and they surprised me with a little sprinkle. Fun!
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I'm doing the same thing. My sisters are insisting on throwing me a "fill the closet" sprinkle. At first I was worried it would seem tacky, but we're only inviting my close girlfriends (not church ladies or moms friends etc) and everyone I've talked to about it thinks it's a great idea.
I'm not registering or anything like that.
Its completely acceptable IMHO. Around my group of friends and family, babies are a cause for celebration and we all love a good get together too. But we are not formal people by any means. My cousin had a shower for her first and threw her own shower for her 2nd (1st baby was a girl, 2nd was a boy) and no one felt awkward about it. It would be like feeling bad that someone got you a birthday present last year and then gave you one for your birthday this year too. Why feel awkward about it?
My sister and I are co-hosting my baby shower this time around at my house (totally not following "shower etiquette" but around here, its not out of the norm to do this and those that are invited have all done and do the same thing. No different than a birthday party to us). It all depends on your group of people. If someone wants to throw you a sprinkle, I would just let them do it. Your not asking her to and its something they are doing because they love you. Theres nothing wrong with that at all.
FWIW, in my circles, women have a baby shower for each baby. Church friends and stuff always want an excuse to get together for a fun and cute time, so it's not shocking to me at all for someone to end up being given more than one shower.