March 2011 Moms

Baby Shower Question

Okay, so my 16 year-old cousin is due in December, and is having her shower in November, and I'll be five months at that point. I'm worried about taking focus off of her, or some sort of crazy voodoo old wives tale that I'd be violating (her mom is superstitious) but I really wanna go and I have the CUTEST idea for her presents. (We picked her up a carseat, and I wanna decorate it with toys and clothes and stuff!) So, I just need opinions! Is it okay for me to go to the shower while I'm pregnant too?

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  • 16???????????? Sorry, but poor kid.. she's too young! Anyways,,

     

    GO TO THE SHOWER!!! That sounds like a great idea for the gift. Who cares if your aunt is superstitious,, you aren't, right? If people ask how you are, tell them and then say it's about your cousin. Enjoy the shower!!!!

  • Really? Of course it is fine if you go too!!!! She's not the only pregnant person out there! You're good!
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  • I would TOTALLY go!!
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  • I would so crash that party :)

    I don't get why it would be superstitious if you went though... ??  

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  • I would go , your trying to be nice and get her a bunch of stuff, go have fun and just try and keep the attention on your cousin.
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  • YES, go to the shower.
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  • I would go.   I've never heard of not going to a baby shower b/c you're pregnant yourself...

    Do you not go to a wedding shower if you're engaged?

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  • Definitely you should go!  I went a good friends shower this past month and she had 4 other mommy's to be there, including me, plus 2 mommy's that brought their 6 week old babies.  No one took any attention away from her... in general...people did ask the other girls about how far along they were and etc, but there was no doubt she was still queen of the party.  Most importantly, she really wanted us there.
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    I would go.   I've never heard of not going to a baby shower b/c you're pregnant yourself...

    Do you not go to a wedding shower if you're engaged?

     

    Exactly...lol....I have never heard of this either.  Besides, it is family anyway, so who cares...go and celebrate.

  • I've never heard of that old wives tale...  Honestly, It sounds stupid.  and this girl is only 16- she's gonna need as much support and help as possible.  GO!  as PP said- if anyone asks, try to re-direct the attention to her-  I don't think it will be a problem- everyone else is there for her.  Sounds like the mother has a problem, not your cousin, or her guests.  The gift sounds adorable, and will be very appreciated. 

    That would be like, i can't go to the hospital when my neice is born, because my SIL is pregnant and so am I????  No...  It's not gonna take the attention away from them. 

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  • You should definitely go. Just don't be an Aww and try to have her in the spotlight.
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  • Why wouldn't you got?  It''s a family member's baby shower. I would be insulted if I had a pregnant family member not come to my shower because she was afraid of taking focus off of me.  This young girl needs all of the support she can get. 
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  • I've never heard any superstitions about this sort of thing. Then again I'm not a superstitious person. Just so I'm clear are we to avoid pregnant women in general or just baby showers? This could make going to the OB and shopping very difficult.....

     That being said, since I have no idea why you wouldn't or shouldn't go, I say GO. Unless she for whatever reason is afraid that some kind of voodoo will be brought upon her and doesn't want you there.

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  • Absolutely go!  It will help you get good ideas of stuff you want to register for too! 

    I understand being a little uncomfortable, I've been to a few bridal showers and a baby shower and everyone has done the "I've heard congratulations are in order for you too" thing.  I just smiled, said yes and then started talking about the guest of honor.  I hate to think that I'm taking the attention away from the person we're celebrating for but sometimes it's just unavoidable.

    I'm sure your cousin will be glad you're there and even more glad that you got her such a thoughtful gift.  Chances are, she hasn't had any negative thoughts about you coming.

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  • I've never heard of a superstition like that, and I have definitely seen pregnant women attend baby showers for their friends and family.  I say go!
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