triplet moms - shower timing?

lnle

I've been telling people who want to throw me showers that they need to be done in January, when I'll be 24-27 weeks. At first I wasn't even going to allow any showers before the babies were born b/c I was so paranoid, but since things are going so well and I'm so close to 24 weeks I'm feeling a little safer. (plus it's fun playing with my registries!). I know I'll be huge and uncomfortable, and will run the risk of being on bedrest, during that timeframe, but I figure it's either got to happen this month or after the babies are born, b/c I can't imagine being able to tolerate a shower after 28 weeks, and I'm sure to be on bedrest by that point!

any thoughts?? what worked for you?

kimarino13

1.)  I am not a triplet mom, and

2.)  I think I am a wimp   but

I am so glad my first shower was no later than 28 weeks.  By my shower at 29 weeks, I was pretty uncomfortable.  My advice would be to schedule them as close to 24 weeks as possible so you can actually enjoy it and not be too uncomfortable during it.

Temp159135562506975

not a triplet- but a mom who missed her shower for her singleton b/c she was in the hospital- and that SUCKED.

My friends were kind enough to throw me a "sprinkle" shower for the twins - which i wanted to be very early because i was so afraid to miss another shower.  they had it at 28w - but i would have been happier if it was even earlier.

I'd do it ASAP for peace of mind

Pipigirl

Not a triplet mom either but mine shower is scheduled in a few weeks. I'll be right around 28 weeks. The timing wouldn't have worked because of the holiday season, but I wish it was scheduled for an earlier date. I'm now on bedrest and while the docs are taking a wait and see approach, I'm afraid I won't be able to go.

Definitely do it sooner than later!

sejabernathy

I know...I know. I am not a triplet mom either but my shower is going to be in 2 weeks. That would put me just over 27 weeks. I'm trying to avoid being on bedrest or having babies after shower...

 

 

pea-kay

i had two - one at 24 weeks and one at 25. i'm so glad i didn't have them any later, because i started feeling uncomfortable at 26. so get hopping!

TripMomma

I had mine at just over 23 weeks. I wanted to have it on the early side so I would not be too huge and grumpy and in case I couldn't make it to one later due to bed rest or whatever. I was lucky I had it when I did at 25 weeks I went into the hospital for the rest of my pregnancy.

ancjph

Had my really early. I know my dr wanted my to slow down after 24 weeks and no traveling after 20 weeks. We lived 8 hours away from family at the time so my shower was around 19 weeks. I was on full bedrest by 24 weeks, so for me I'm so glad it was early. And we got almost everything we needed.

EverAfterinMi

You need to get them done asap. My first was at 19 weeks, 2nd at 22, third at 24 and 4th at 26. I was in the hospital for a week between the 3 and 4th. And I was about to die at the 4th one. I think the summer heat helped do me in. It was like 90 degrees for my last 3 showers!

lnle

EverAfterinMi:

You need to get them done asap. My first was at 19 weeks, 2nd at 22, third at 24 and 4th at 26. I was in the hospital for a week between the 3 and 4th. And I was about to die at the 4th one. I think the summer heat helped do me in. It was like 90 degrees for my last 3 showers!

whew - I'm glad it's winter! I'm so hot all the time anyway I can't imagine being out and about in 90 degree heat!

guess I need to tell my friends to get planning...

susanc07

i'm glad my showers were before 27 weeks. 

seriously though, the earlier the better i think.

Breenie29

I had my first shower at 24 weeks, and I was already on bed rest. So I basically sat in a chair with my feet up, and went and laid down throughout.It was not a very enjoyable day.  The second shower was planned for 2 weeks later, but 2 days after my first shower I was hospitalized until the babies were born so we had a small one when I was feeling up to it, but the babies were still in the hospital. I was huge and uncomfortable, so  I would recommend you have it soon, or wait until after the babies are born.  Glad to hear you are doing so well, keep it up mama!

ethansbride2b

My shower was at 22 weeks.  I thought it was early, but was so happy that it was because I went on bedrest at 23 weeks 5 days for PTL.