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November 2016 Moms
hoosiermama-2
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When's your shower?!
hoosiermama-2
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(I searched and was surprised to not find anything—maybe I missed it.)
Our BabyQ (stylized on the invites as BaByQ) is Saturday, Sept 17. I'm stoked. My college best friend who lives across the country is flying in for the weekend; haven't seen her in about two years! Also, it's at our home and the moms are all over it. DH and I just have to wake up, let them in, and get pampered
Just hope this Indiana weather holds out so the party can stay outside and make use of the pool!
Are you having a celebration?
When is it?
Who's hosting?
Do you have a theme?
Are you excited?! Dreading anything?
If you've already had one, would love to see photos!
Our BabyQ (stylized on the invites as BaByQ) is Saturday, Sept 17. I'm stoked. My college best friend who lives across the country is flying in for the weekend; haven't seen her in about two years! Also, it's at our home and the moms are all over it. DH and I just have to wake up, let them in, and get pampered
Just hope this Indiana weather holds out so the party can stay outside and make use of the pool! Are you having a celebration?
When is it?
Who's hosting?
Do you have a theme?
Are you excited?! Dreading anything?
If you've already had one, would love to see photos!
Re: When's your shower?!
When is it? Sept 11 with friends (it seems early but grandma is in town from FL so it is nice for her to get to go). Not sure when work will do one, guessing October
Who's hosting? college friends
Do you have a theme? Not sure. Nursery decorations are yellow/gray with zoo animals and the invites are similar but I dont know how they are decorating (doesn't matter to me)
Are you excited?! Dreading anything? I'm a little bummed because it is going to be small anyway (only about 15 people invited) and 5-6 can't make it, which stinks because it is so hard to get people together as it is so I was hoping this was a good way to see friends.
I'm most excited that we got it to work while my grandma is in town because I think she will enjoy getting to be a part of it. And I have a couple dresses I bought for a wedding but never wore because I wasn't pregnant enough so I'm glad to have an occasion to wear one.
I feel you on the no's. We picked this date in early July, and still a bunch of my in-town friends can't make it. No date is ever perfect.
Do you have a theme? Knowing them there will for sure be a theme but it is a surprise. I believe they are sending out invitations this week so I'll find out when I get back from our babymoon Sunday.
Are you excited? Dreading anything? No, I'm really excited! I can't wait to have a bunch of his stuff to put away and see all the cute outfits he gets. Normally I get nervous opening presents in front of everyone but for some reason I'm really looking forward to it this time.
When is it? We already had it on Aug 13
Who's hosting? MIL and GMIL
Do you have a theme? They just decorated in blue since we are having a boy, no real theme.
Are you excited?! Dreading anything? I was kinda dreading it since I dont have the best relationship with my MIL but it ended up being very nice and no drama.
No pics, I guess I should ask her to send me some ha ha, I wasnt taking photos.
I used to live North/NW side near St V
My childhood friend hosted it but it was not a surprise for me. I knew the date and prepared tye invite list. The decorations and the cake was a surprise, they were really nice. No special theme, mostly light pink, gray and white with white flowers. I love fresh flowers and it was a nice touch.
I was little nervous before the party but was so happy to see and catch up with everyone. Especially my dear friend surprised me and showed up with her 3 months old baby, they came all the way from DC just for the party even though they had just moved there.
I think, traditionally it was a little early for a babyshower but we wanted to be outdoors (it s hard to have a large indoor space in NYC unless you pay a lot) so we wanted to have it early. At the end of the day i was exhausted so maybe it was good that we had it early.
Are you having a celebration? Yes 2!
When is it? I have one September 18th with my moms side and one the 25th with my dads side. I'll be 34/35 weeks.
Who's hosting? My mom is hosting one with some opinions from my MIL who is flying in for it. My step-mom is hosting the other.
Do you have a theme? My first is more colours of greens and blues than a theme! No idea for the second!!
Are you excited?! Dreading anything? Yes. My MIL likes really tacky things and my mom is more classy (she's doing a mimosa bar and having it catered etc) and I'm terrified of how t's going to turn out since she keeps trying to take over and it's really stressing me out.
When is it? Sept 10th
Who's hosting? My mom
Do you have a theme? Picnic theme with apple baskets as center-pieces
Are you excited?! Dreading anything? I'm excited to see everyone because I live out of state but dreading every aunt touching my belly and giving advice. I'm pretty sure the games won't be too bad because my mom knows i don't like tacky games
i can't wait! My nursery theme is lion king/jungle so I think that is the baby shower theme as well. I am super excited. I'll be able to see a lot of people I haven't seen in a while. The ladies at my church are also throwing me one and that is the one I'm nervous about. I don't know all the women in the church super well so I'm afraid I'll open a gift and have a brain fart on who gave it to me
When is it? This weekend for #1, October 15 for #2, and the work one will likely be a surprise
Who's hosting? My mom's friends are hosting one, SO's mom and 2 of my aunts are hosting the other... And then my coworkers
Do you have a theme? I am sure there is a theme but I have no idea what it is
Are you excited?! Dreading anything? I really don't know what to wear to the one this weekend. Oops. Also, they asked me about games so I am good for that one, but I am worried that they'll do embarassing games for the family one. If they listen to my sister then it'll be fine, but I don't know if they will (she's been helping with some of the shower stuff).
Yes I'm having a baby shower.
When is it?
Also having mine on the 17th! Must be a good day. (;
Who's hosting?
My mom, her friends and my aunt. It's going to be at my aunts house cause there will be more space there for everyone.
Do you have a theme?
The theme is "You are my sunshine." So the colors will be yellow, white & some pink.
Are you excited?! Dreading anything
I've been super excited for awhile now. I've been hand making a lot of the decorations & the favors. It's been keeping me busy as well as more excited as it comes closer.
Excited to see my good friend I haven't seen for awhile. Also excited to see what everyone picked for the baby. (Love just looking at the stuff I already have!)
Kind of dreading my boyfriends mom being there. (Almost as much as my boyfriend is.) haha But I know my mom will help diffuse any awkward situations. I think it'll be fun overall, awkward situations and all.
Yep!
When is it?
Last Saturday.
Who's hosting?
My best friend, who is also my daughter's godmother. She's moving in a few weeks so she wanted to host before she moved 8 hours away.
Do you have a theme?
Alice in Wonderland's tea party (my daughter will be named Alice.)
Are you excited?! Dreading anything?
I was really excited and it turned out beautifully. My mom got a pretty elaborate cake that I would post a photo of, if I knew how to do it, that had a book, a teapot and a sugar cookie decorated like a watch.
I was dreading my parents interacting. The last time my parents saw each other was my wedding and before that, it was 10 years since their very acrimonious divorce. My mom also has Frontotemporal dementia, which means she's highly volatile. Thankfully, they kept it together for the party and even interacted as normally as my mom is able to.
@ash111916 I told my mom that any game having to do with measuring my belly is OUT, haha. Specifically, that one where everyone gets to estimate with toilet paper and then wrap it around you. No thanks!
@lesperla Oh gosh, my aunts are no-holds-barred when it comes to belly touches.
BFP 3.8.16 EDD 11.20.16
Yes, a mini one since we live in Hawaii and all our friends/family are in Michigan.
When is it?
Sept 24th
Who's hosting?
A friend I met here at cosmetology school
Do you have a theme?
Its sort of a football/fall theme
Are you excited?! Dreading anything?
Im very excited, dreading having like no one show up. A lot of husbands co workers wont be there and we dont have many friends out here. No family or friends will be flying in for the shower.
My friend shower is Sunday and nothing has been purchased from the registries. Am I the only person who always shops ahead for things like that? Does the rest of the world wait until that day?
Yes just 1 at my request
When is it?
It will be on October 8th
Who's hosting?
My mom and sisters along with his mom and sisters.
Do you have a theme?
They asked me if I wanted to chose the theme but I opted to be surprised, they are all so creative and I can't wait to see what they come up with.
Are you excited?! Dreading anything?
I am really excited to have our family together for one big shower vs the possibility of 3 separate showers. The only thing I dread is if my father does attend that he brings his wife which we do not get along (long story). I made it clear to my sisters that I wouldn't mind him there but only him. He won't be there alone as a good number of family on his side were invited.
Looking forward to all the baby gifts!
Me: 28
DH:
29
#1 DS: 11/24/2016
#2 EDD: 11/15/2017
When is it? Oct 8th I'll be 36+3
Who's hosting? My sister
Do you have a theme? But sure of any actual theme but I know my sister is using pastels (green, orange, and purple) for a color scheme.
Are you excited?! Dreading anything? I'm excited but I wish we were doing it this month like we originally talked about since I feel like we are cutting it a little close to my EDD. Also, MIL caused some drama with the date and I am hoping she will keep her nose out of any more of the planning so I don't lose my shit on her about it. She stresses me out.
When is it? Friends and family is Sept 24th and Work is Oct 11th
Who's hosting? F&F- My best friend and sister Work- My boss
Do you have a theme? Not really sure, I wanted it all to be a surprise. Otherwise, I tend to stress out about everything. Our nursery colors are teal, gray, and yellow though. So I imagine they will stick with those colors. (the invites were those colors)
Are you excited?! Dreading anything? Very excited!!! I cant wait to see everyone and celebrate our little girl
my sister is throwing my shower, and is waiting on me to pick a theme but I literally have 0 ideas for a theme. I'm a FTM and nervous about everything.
Mine thing I'm dreading and praying they don't do is the toilet paper game where they guess how big you are. I've been sensitive about my weight my whole life and think this would just hurt my feelings and make me want to leave my own shower early. I felt so bad at the shower we were at for my nephews gf back in June when we played that. She took it well, but I definitely won't. Any advice? Or ideas about themes that aren't super nerdy (because I'm a huge nerd, but don't want that to be the focus of my shower)?
theme can just be "it's a baby" in my eyes, it doesn't have to be a Pinterest-worthy extravaganza. Mine was going to be yellow/gray animal theme because those are the nursery colors so my friend was going to play off of that but at the last minute the location is being changed to my parent's house (friend's dad was in a very serious accident so I didnt want her to have to worry about a party) and now the theme will be whatever my mom can throw together in 4 days lol.
Yes, I am having a baby shower and H is having a BaByQ
When is it?
TOMORROW!! (Sept 10th)
Who's hosting?
SIL and my best friends are hosting mine. BIL is hosting H's.
Do you have a theme?
Mine is baby elephants; blue/grey (we are having a boy). H's is just bbq and drink, lol
Are you excited?! Dreading anything?
I am super excited that my best friends are coming to town. They live 4-8 hours from me and we rarely get to see each other so I am just happy they are able to make the trip.
My only request was that they do not do the game where they measure my belly with ribbon. That one is always just awkward!
@MrsMaryK2016 I'm just too insecure :P
Yup. Had a family shower two weeks ago and have a friends shower coming up!
When is it?
Sunday (18th)
Who's hosting?
A few close friends are hosting (and it's at my home)
Do you have a theme?
rustic floral
Are you excited?! Dreading anything?
So excited to see everyone--a bit nervous about having so many people (50 adults, 7 kids)...just trying to reassure myself that we will have enough food/drink/space for everyone to have a nice time!
Also, I don't think we're doing much in the way of games...it's more of a co-ed backyard get together.
It was overwhelming in the best way possible. I feel so lucky and loved and supported that it's indescribable. My mom, MIL and bff really killed it. Hope to share pictures soon. I didn't take many myself, but hope they did...I guess that's how you know you had a great time!
Yes, typical shower - food, games
When is it?
This sunday (25th)
Who's hosting?
My mother and sister, but the sister in law and mother in law are helping lots. It makes me so happy to think of them working together
Do you have a theme?
No idea, it's all a surprise. I have a feeling there's a colour theme, same colours as my baby room (peach/mint)
Are you excited?! Dreading anything?
Nervous to be the centre of attention and also nervous that people are going to be awkward and quiet since they're all from different parts of my life, but hoping people are feeling extra social that day.
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You could always do a smaller registry which may lead to more gift cards if people don't find physical items they want to get. that's basically what happened with our wedding shower, friends really wanted to throw a shower and we didn't plan to register but it seemed silly to have a shower without physical gifts so we did a small registry. Ended up getting a lot of gift cards anyway since there weren't a ton of things on the registry.
Also I don't understand why you don't do showers for all your kids? I see showers as more of a celebration of the new baby. My sister had 2 kids and did 2 showers, even despite the fact there was an 8 year gap, she would have still done it if it wasn't that long. You don't necessarily need gifts every shower imo. I'm kind of awkward receiving gifts, I feel like I shouldn't get them, and yes, I don't really like Christmas because of this, but the shower gifts I think of more for my daughter then for me so I'm not as bad about them. But idk my wedding shower I hated gifts and tried to tell people not to buy me stuff, but of course no one listened to me. Just my opinion.