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TUGOsQueen
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Shower for second child/ meet the baby party
TUGOsQueen
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We're expecting our second daughter next month. My mom, sister and close friend want to plan a party. The girls will be less than 2 years apart so it seems like I jsut went through the whole shower thing. There are only a few things that we need and all of those are hard to register for since they are at random different places but I guess some everyday supplies are needed. Gift cards would be most appreciated but how would you convey that in a nontacky way? Baby girl #2 does not need any clothes or other typical type items you would receive. We use cloth diapers so all the extra supply of diapers aren't necessarily needed either. Things like wipes, butt paste, etc would be but I ended up with so many different brands and smelly stuff we never used the first time that gift cards would be easier. I'm not being unappreciative... just hate for people to waste money on stuff we wouldn't use.
I mentioned doing a "meet the baby" party but have never been to one or thought about themes, games, etc to have for one. Plus, there is the exhaustion factor and nursing/sleeping baby factor.
What would you do... baby shower with some tactful way to include no gifts or gift cards. Or wait and have a Meet the baby party??
Married my best friend on 5/14/05
Three Girls: Bits 2/08 Biscuit 10/09 & Sweet Chuck 2/12
One Favorite son: Suishy Smalls 6/14
And another Princess coming 7/16
Three Girls: Bits 2/08 Biscuit 10/09 & Sweet Chuck 2/12
One Favorite son: Suishy Smalls 6/14
And another Princess coming 7/16
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Re: Shower for second child/ meet the baby party
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Meet the baby party is the best way to go. You said you have everything you would need since your children will only be 2 years apart and both are girls so why would you even consider having a shower? That in and of itself tacky but to request certain gifts (gift cards) is even worse. You will get a lot of clothes regardless because that is what people like to buy. Even though you have plenty it is always nice for the new baby to have her own "new" things. For close family and friends your mom/sisters can let people know if they plan to get the baby a gift you are cloth diapering and could use such and such. Most people will ask what you need. If they get you things you don't want or can't use hopefully they include gift receipts and you can take them back for store credit or whatever.
As for the exhaustion factor. My DD had my grandson's shower when he was 3 weeks old and it was at her house. Her GF hosted it and it turned out really nice. She napped before the shower and just after. As long as you have a set time for a start and stop time it is not rude of you to leave if you need to lay down when the time is up. Most people will leave at the appropriate time. You don't need to have the games, etc. and that will also be a reason for people not to overstay. Also, don't worry about people wanting to hold your DD. Just keep her bundled up and in her carrier or bouncy seat. My DD didn't have anyone ask to hold the baby etc. I think people were well aware of him being a newborn and was basically off limits (except for me of course) lol.