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June 2016 Moms
MsBeachNJ
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~ Baby Shower Thread! ~
MsBeachNJ
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As we are all entering or already in our 3rd Trimesters I thought it would be fun to start a shower thread where we shared pictures, themes, favorite memories and/or gifts from our showers.
Some ideas on what to share (borrowed from May 16 BMB!)
Are you having/did you have a shower? If so, when?
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items?
If you've had your shower already, what baby essentials do you still need to buy?
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
Anything else fun you'd like to include!
*Edited to add this is not meant to exclude anyone having a sprinkle for any subsequent children, this is meant to share & be fun so don't feel judged for having a party to celebrate your baby! Tell us about it!
Also- if you know what you're wearing to your shower, post a pic!
Share away!
Some ideas on what to share (borrowed from May 16 BMB!)
Are you having/did you have a shower? If so, when?
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items?
If you've had your shower already, what baby essentials do you still need to buy?
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
Anything else fun you'd like to include!
*Edited to add this is not meant to exclude anyone having a sprinkle for any subsequent children, this is meant to share & be fun so don't feel judged for having a party to celebrate your baby! Tell us about it!
Also- if you know what you're wearing to your shower, post a pic!
Share away!
TTM - EDD 4/23 - Team Green 
Re: ~ Baby Shower Thread! ~
What items are you most excited about on your registry? Sounds bad but I'm excited for people to chip in on the big ticket items. Things like the extra car seat base, baby carrier, monitor. It would be nice not have to budget for that if I don't have to.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? Nope - not at all. But his cousin has offered to throw him a Diaper Bash (were he basically drinks a bunch of beers with his buddies and they bring a pack of diapers)
Anything else fun you'd like to include! The best thing about my baby shower so far is that my sister who has recently moved back near us is here for everything (she's co-throwing the friends one). It's just really nice to have her around and knowing that she'll be there.
My shower is in about a month. 4/17
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
The travel system (Chicco Bravo) and the 4moms pack n play
Any fun/novelty items?
Haven't had my shower yet, but one of my closest friends already gave us a set of nursery books
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
He probably won't show up till after it's over, as he doesn't really enjoy things that put him in a spotlight lol. I'm hoping though that I can get some of his buddies to come our one weekend for a bbq/dude shower lol.
-Shower is scheduled for the first weekend in May.
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
-Honestly, anything would help. I really want to get my Pack N Play set up since that is where baby will be sleeping for the first month or two.
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items?
-N/A
If you've had your shower already, what baby essentials do you still need to buy?
-N/A
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
-H will be there as will a number of the male spouses of my family/friends. Honestly, I think it is going to be more of a large party than "my" shower. I just hope it doesn't turn into something stressful.
What items are you most excited about on your registry? I was most excited about the cloth diapers and the stuff for the nursery.
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items? My favorite things I got were a handmade quilt and little crocheted baby cowboy boots from my Aunt.(I'll post pics later they're still on my phone). She put a lot of effort into them and they came out amazing!
If you've had your shower already, what baby essentials do you still need to buy? I still need a lot of things including cloth diapers (people insisted on getting regular ones even tho I had cloth on my registry), I mostly got clothes (that weren't on my registry). Thankfully my Mom got us the crib...so at least 1 big ticket item is out of the way.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? H was there for the beginning then once everyone got there he went out with his Uncle and my Dad then came back as things were wrapping up. I was SO happy and relieved when he was there because I was SO overwhelmed with everything and he helps relax me and made it easier for me to talk to people.
Overall, I enjoyed my shower and it felt great so many people came to celebrate our baby. I'm just not big on being the center of attention and was in pain most of the day so I kinda secluded myself and sat watching everyone talk among themselves and would talk to my friends and family that came to sit with me. It was a bit of an overwhelming experience tho...
Are you having/did you have a shower? If so, when? April 10th, coming soon!
What items are you most excited about on your registry? Like @sdlindenberg , I'm really excited about the Chicco Bravo travel system (my mom was kind enough to get it for us) and just the little things. Can't wait to fill up the nursery!
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? He will go early with his brother (SIL and MIL are hosting) and help them set up, then they'll go off and hang out with my niece for the duration and then come help break down, pack up stuff. I would like for them to stay since I'm not the only one who is going to be a new parent...I kinda hate how it all revolves around the soon to be mom...sorry, I don't really like being the center of attention.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! I love that the shower will be at a nature center that I used to frequent a lot to go bird watching. There is a photography exhibit on display in the room and it will really add to the ambiance. And my nursery/shower theme is woodland animals so it all ties in together.
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Are you having/did you have a shower? If so, when?
Yup! April 23rd.
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
My mom has literally bought the majority of our big ticket items with the exception of an extra car seat base. So there's only little things left on my registry - bottles, burp rags, hygiene stuff and the like. So I'm excited to see all of the little cute outfits I'm sure I'll score.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
He'll likely have to work so he might come early to help my mom set up and maybe say hello to everyone before he takes off. But I'm honestly glad he probably can't be there. Both his mom and step mom will be there and if he's there his step mom will make things very uncomfortable.
Anything else fun you'd like to include!
I'm staying 99.9% out of my shower, but I did manage to convince my mother to nix some games. I hate shower games and I really don't want to play them. I managed to whittle her down to gift opening Bingo and the "guess how big mom's belly is" yarn game. I'll take it.
Even though this is my second child, I am having two showers. I know, I know. My sweet sweet coworkers told me I have no choice but to have a work shower and my church throws one for everyone regardless of how many kids you have.
April 9 and 10!
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
We don't have a whole lot of our registry other than diapers and wipes and a few things that are more specific to a child with Down syndrome. I really hope we get the baby signing time DVDs so I can start letting DS watch them and then baby when she's a little older. I want my son to know sign language along with her.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
Not at all
Anything else fun you'd like to include!
I can't turn bold off!!!
My close coworker friend has put so much effort into the work shower at her house, I told her to stop doing so much because I feel bad. But I am so excited to see how it turns out. And of course celebrate with sweet girl with all my friends!
What items are you most excited about on your registry? Hmm.. probably my jogging stroller or pack and play!
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? Depends on if he is able to make the trip with me to NJ he is active duty military so his leave may not get approved. If it is and he comes he will most likely hangout with my dad and grandpa then show up at the end.
Anything else fun you'd like to include: My mom pretty much planned the entire thing, as far as I know she has a few games planned like tie a string around moms belly etc.
What items are you most excited about on your registry? We just bought our rocker off the registry, oops! And our folks have reserved the nursery crib and dresser. So now is have to say blueberry AIOs, kickee pants onesies (go look at kickee pants!), and any homemade gifts we receive.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? Yup. Want him there.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! I wasn't sure I wanted a shower, but am looking forward to it. Hoping it will be very small and very nice!
What items are you most excited about on your registry? Everything! Our parents bought the crib and dresser. So besides that we have nothing.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? DH will be there the whole time along with other male family members.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! My mom, SIL and friends are planning everything. I think they may be doing a carnival theme which will be cute. I'm excited for the day to come. We'll be announcing what we're having so I won't have to keep that secret any more.
What items are you most excited about on your registry? travel system Chicco key fit then our furniture.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? yes he is coming to greet everyone and the restaurant has a bar some of his guy friends will be there too. I'm sure he will stay as far away as he can. I'll need his strength to get everything home and we can both graciously thank everyone.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! This will be the first baby of the family. Everyone super excited and I can't wait to celebrate the day with them. I just ordered my dress to see if it fits well
Are you having/did you have a shower? If so, when?
April 30th kind of nervous that its so late
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
My mom and MIL have bought the crib, mattress, and dresser but I still need a pack and play, car seats/travel system, rocker, etc.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? DH will attend the whole time to play mediator between my SIL and my family. SIL is super dramatic and bratty and already has thrown a fit about not being the main one in charge.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! I am really hoping we actually get things off our registry plus clothes. DH's side does not really buy people gifts for events they just like to come eat and drink.
They also drank the majority of the booze and were the only group to take leftovers with them.
I'm interested to see what they bring for the baby... lol
What items are you most excited about on your registry? The cloth diapers although I'm not sure that they will be a popular purchase. Other than that probably the stroller or bassinet.
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items? I haven't had mine yet but I have several friends that are very crafty who I know will make homemade gifts and I can't wait to see them!
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? Ours is a couples shower so DH and most of the other spouses will be there.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! I am really excited about our shower. I am sure that it breaks all kinds of etiquette rules to have one bigger shower with friends, family, and co-workers (and *gasp* MEN!) but we did the same thing for our wedding shower and it was a lot of fun. It works out well because the hostesses are a mix of family members, friends, and co-workers too. We just have to keep the drinks flowing
What items are you most excited about on your registry? Since this is my second shower (I know, super tacky, but since it's twins my friends insisted) I only registered for the discounts and told the host not to include it on the registry. I'll be excited to see any clothes people pick out and of course, diapers would be wonderful!!
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items? N/A
If you've had your shower already, what baby essentials do you still need to buy? N/A
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? He will come at the end to thank everyone and help me get the presents home!
Anything else fun you'd like to include!
My friends are trying to come up with a twin theme, last I heard they liked "Babies Squared". With my son, my sister used the poem "Frogs and Snails and Puppydog tails, that's what little boys are made of" for the theme. It was so cute!!
I feel so guilty having a second shower but it will be small. I'm excited to celebrate with all my friends and family!
Are you having/did you have a shower? If so, when? Yep, either April 16th or 17th with family, and I think my church is throwing me one sometime after that.
What items are you most excited about on your registry? Pretty much everything, other than a few basics we need all we can get! Hope someone wants to get us our stroller at least.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? I want him to attend, I don't like being the center of attention, plus its not just my son, it's his too.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! I'm hoping my sister sticks with a theme like our nursery will be..we'll see
Would be fun to see what everyone is planning on wearing to their showers too!
What items are you most excited about on your registry? Nothing in particular, I'm mostly excited to be having a shower to celebrate this baby and that I've had an awesome friend throw it for me.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? Nope, he'll be hanging out at home with a couple guys, drinking beer.
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Are you having/did you have a shower? If so, when? The one for family and friends is April 30th, and then I think my co workers are planning one sometime, but I don't know when.
What items are you most excited about on your registry? It's hard to narrow it down, but probably the pack n play, and the exersaucer, simply because those are expensive. We bought all the big furniture for his nursery already.
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items? I haven't but I know a few different people will be making handmade gifts, like blankets, hats, etc so I'm very excited to see those.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? Dh will probably be there to help set up, and then come back at the end to help load up all the gifts. I would prefer he be there because I know I'll be huffing, puffing, and sweating my way thru the gift opening, but I understand it's not his thing.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! I'm getting really excited about the shower, but a little nervous about how MIL is going to behave. Up till this past weekend she had expressed no desire to be apart of it, then Saturday asked if she should write a check to my mom since she's not allowed to do anything else. I have a feeling she'll either strut around like she did everything herself or spend the whole day sabotaging my mom and telling everyone my mom excluded her. Fingers are crossed tho, and I'll try not to borrow trouble before it happens
What items are you most excited about on your registry? My parents already bought the high chair and my sister bought the travel system so I'm really hoping to get the pack n play at my next shower
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items? H's aunt made a really cool firetruck afghan and my mom made the cutest onesies!
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? He came to the shower on Sunday becasue it was all his side of the family, but he didn't like it! He will come at the end of my next one to help with the gifts
Anything else fun you'd like to include! MIL's Grandma shower may not happen after all!! Apparently her cousin (the person throwing it) hasn't mentioned it in over a month.. WHOO HOO!
My mom and sister are hosting one for me - April 2nd
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
I'm really excited about the Graco travel system we requested. I'm looking forward to staying active and taking baby out and about with us. Also looking forward to the quilt that my mom made, baby carrier and various nursery items.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
Nope, this one is just the ladies so H will likely be out and about with the guys.
Anything else fun you'd like to include!
Mostly just looking forward to seeing my family and friends! My cousin who is due in July will be there, and some really good friends that I haven't seen in ages. I'm just really looking forward to celebrating this special time with the important women in my life.
Are you having/did you have a shower? If so, when?
It's on April 30th
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
I didn't share my registry. But I have some super creative friends who like to make vinyl printed shirts. I'm looking forward to what they come up with for the little guy.
If you've had your shower already, what were your favorite items you received? Any fun/novelty items?
N/A
If you've had your shower already, what baby essentials do you still need to buy?
N/A
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
Nope, it's a ladies only party
Anything else fun you'd like to include!
So I am really excited about the theme of the shower. She had talked about doing a cute as a button theme which is adorable, But one day I was on pinterest and came across a Game of Thrones party and sent her a screen shot of it. She made a comment about not being mad if I showed up to my shower and it was GOT theme. We decided then that she would just do that instead. I am super excited to see what she comes up with, She LOVES planning parties and is very detail oriented. I know it's going to blow me away
My mom & MIL are throwing one for me, but it's not until June 5...eek!
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
The 4moms MamaRoo, but I love all the things we've registered for.
Non-registry related, though, I know I will get some really great hand-made items. My mom makes a quilt for all showers & I am so excited to see what she has in store for me.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
I imagine he will drop me off (it will be at his parents, outside by the pool), & then show up towards the end with flowers. He did that for my bridal shower, so I imagine he thinks it's "required" for others.
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Are you having/did you have a shower? We're having a jack and jill shower on May 7th
What items are you most excited about on your registry? I'm really excited about our stroller and car seat. DH is most excited about the diaper genie.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? Yes, I decided early on that I didn't want a traditional shower and since it's his baby too, why shouldn't DH be there for the celebration too. So we are having a jack and jill shower.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! The shower will be held at a local brewery and one of our favorite BBQ places will be catering. It's going to be more of a party than a shower and a chance for us to celebrate with our closest friends and family. I'm so glad our parents, who will be hosting, were on board with this style. Also my sister is super crafty so I can't wait to see what she comes up with for decor. Everything at my bridal shower was amazing!
Are you having/did you have a shower?
I'm having three more and have already had one. (I know, I'm very grateful and have very generous friends/co-workers.) Next one is 4/7 for my current job, 4/16 for my MIL/mom/sisters/SIL and 4/28 for my previous job.
What items are you most excited about on your registry? I'm excited for everything. This little guy is such an unexpected miracle that I never thought I'd have. The stroller is one we love, the pack and play will let him hang out in a safe place, the monitor will ease my nurse momma heart and all the cute outfits will surely make me cry.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? H was there for the first one, but the remaining ones will be just me.
Anything else fun you'd like to include! My doc said I can have cake at special occasions, so you better believe I'm going to eat the hell out of some cake!! Also, my family shower will be including my dogson Scout in some special way, so I'm very excited to see how they help him celebrate his little brother!!!
What items are you most excited about on your registry?
We need everything, so whatever people want to give us is great with me. If I had to pick something it would be decorations for the nursery (bedding, curtains, etc).
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end?
I told my mom I wanted a shower with both men and women, so yes my husband will be attending. Like others have said, this is his baby too.
My bridal shower was just women, and my (now) husband had to work that day, but I want something more low key this time. And thanks for reminding me to tell my mom I do not want that stupid guess how big the belly is game. (No offense to those that will have it at their shower or like it).
Can I hijack this thread with a question? What are some cheaper (e.g. $25 and under) but actually useful things I can put on a registry? I haven't put any big ticket items on the registry, but I still feel like the average price is running high. I've exhausted the list of things I can think of and I'm trying to be price-conscious and minimal. I don't want a bunch of stuff we'll never use. Anyway, cheaper things that I have registered for receiving blankets, bibs, nursing pads and milk storage bags, hooded towels, travel wipe packages, two crib sheets and two changing pad covers, a nose frida and an infant thermometer. Am I missing anything obvious? I've been warned against registering for pacifiers and bottles in case the baby is fussy.
lac1252, it sounds like we are having very similar showers!
Are you having/did you have a shower? We're having a co-ed shower on May 15th.
What items are you most excited about on your registry? A kitten Wubbanub pacifier. Which I'm 99% sure my best friend snatched up the moment she got the registry invite. We haven't registered for any clothes in particular (team green) so I'm excited to see what (if any) clothes we get.
Did/will your DH/SO attend, the whole time, or show up at the end? Absolutely yes. I hate being the centre of attention and I wouldn't go to a shower without my significant other. And it was important to us to have an inclusive shower where people could bring their partners, spouses and kids.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20