Timing a Baby Shower

Michelle121110

So, my cousin is planning my baby shower and has requested a guest list and dates- which I am more than happy to provide, but I have no clue on dates! I want to avoid holidays and bad weather (bc alot of college friends are in Chicago, Louisville, Michigan and Ohio) but I think I'm too late to think about those things I would be ok with February in theory, but what if the baby comes early? Which I know is a little unlikely- but not impossible I would love to hear suggestions from anyone and everyone- whether you've been there or what you'd plan to do in this situation. Thanks in advance!

thethomps

I think a shower in mid-January or early February should be fine.  You're right about December being too crazy with the holidays.  I wouldn't do late in Feb., just because you're probably going to be uncomfortable in general (at least I was that far along in the game).  And if the baby comes early, your cousin can always do a sip-and-see which is a shower where folks get to meet the baby! 

SuperFluke

I had my last shower at 35 weeks and it wasn't so bad.  I didn't really start to get uncomfortable until 37.5 weeks.  I think you're right to avoid the Holidays, there is just too much going on then. 

illinigal

Unfortunately, I've never personally had a shower, but I've planned and attended plenty.  I think you are right to avoid the holidays, which means having your shower in January or February.  The weather may be bad, but that's a risk you'll have to take from here on out since it could snow at anytime now anyway.  Though, there are generally far more non-snowy and icy days than days with snow and ice, so if the odds are in your favor, you'll be fine.

meheron80

I would have it in late January.  I was due in February and had my shower this weekend in November of last year to avoid the holidays and to prevent a shower to close to my due date.  It was perfect for us.  We had the nursery ready before.  After the shower a close friend and I unpacked everything that night and put it all away.  I then had time to get items we still needed (which wasn't much). 

Have fun!!!!

Michelle121110

Thanks for all the advice girls! I got with my cousin/planner and we decided on January 21st hopefully everything goes smoothly! thanks again so much! I appreciate you all so greatly and your opinions really mean a lot!