What are your thoughts on "baby sprinkles"?

mrsjenni · January 2010

FYI: A Baby Sprinkle is a small, intimate shower of very close family and friends to celebrate a second baby.

I was talking to my mom the other day about everything we need for this baby and she kept telling me things like "don't stress" and "it will all work out" blah blah. So I told her I wanted to start buying a few things each month so that we're all ready for baby girl come May. Well she eluded to the fact that a baby sprinkle was planned for me already.

Sigh.

Although I understand that everyone is thrilled about this baby and that my family and DH's family are both very generous, I feel really bad. I told my mom this and she said "you don't know a thing about this and just shut up. It's done." There is no talking her, MIL, or my sisters out of anything.

Again... sigh.

Any other second time mom's having a Baby Sprinkle? I'm trying to just think about the fact that my family is very excited to celebrate this baby and it's very sweet of them to plan something for me/Brynn.

MorissaW · January 2010

I think if it is just close family and friends it is fine. I hate when people invite everyone they know to sprinkles.

StellaStellina · January 2010

i think its sweet! ?even though it is your second, it is still a new little life to celebrate. ?plus, this time, its girly stuff! ?JUST ENJOY!

gocards1 · January 2010

I don't believe there will be one for me, but I'm having another boy. There is really no reason for someone to throw one for me. If I was having a girl, I might want one though

MrsD627 · January 2010

I think Baby Sprinkles are nice and tend to be very appropriate, especially when it's a child of a different gender from your first, or if it's a child with a different dad, or if there was a 5+ year gap in between your first and second. Could be worse...they could be planning a big, elaborate shower, and most of the invitees would be like Hmm

Dreamsicle23 · January 2010

I would say if it's only family, and you don't write registry info on the invitation no one would complain. Especially since you're having a different gender and DS is young enough to still need most of his own gear.

penelopepink09 · January 2010

We're having a baby sprinkle. Since I'm having a boy this time, my mom wanted to do another diaper cake for a baby boy, and she wants to get me some boy specific things. Nothing too big, it'll mostly be about getting together with friends and family and having a fun time with games and yummy snacks.

kes77 · January 2010

I know a lot of people who have them and I know my sister was planning on having one for me but I told her no. I just don't feel comfortable having one. I had DD 2 years ago and she was a surprise so we really don't need much. I plan to buy some of the things I do want myself and I know my mother and sister will get me a few things. Also, both of my sister-in-laws are pregnant with their first and we'll be having their showers in the spring. Not that that makes a difference as to whether I have a small "sprinkle" or not it just doesn't feel right to me. That's sweet that your family is planning something for you - everyone feels differently and this is just my opinion. Smile

mrsjenni · January 2010

Oh there is NO registry, lol.

DASHSKIDADDLE · January 2010

I think that would be great!! We did this for a girl I used to work with when she had a girl (already had a son) and she was so happy that we did this for her.

Raffes484 · January 2010

I think it's sweet, definitely more appropriate than a full on shower. I doubt I'll be having any type of sprinkle this time around, but my family is generously gifting us money toward a double stroller. I'm much happier about that, especially because I know it's coming from my very close family.

I've had a lot of events/showers in the past couple of years - wedding shower in July 2007, wedding in October 2007 and then a baby shower in August of 2008. I think it would be very greedy of me to ask or expect more.

Since your family is insisting, I'd just go with it.

Megcheer2 · January 2010

I think sprinkles can be appropriate and it sounds like it is a nice idea in your case. I am going to a sprinkle on Saturday for a friend's 4th child, but its their first girl. I would feel weird going if it was their 4th boy.

Alicebean · January 2010

I love that it's called a sprinkle, I think it's cute! Enjoy it.

MotherBucker · January 2010

Here's my thoughts on showers/sprinkles/whatever for 2nd, 3rd kids (and really, my thought is THE only thought...ha!)

I think all babies should be celebrated. It's not like you are asking for a shower to be thrown for you. Someone is planning it and wants to do that for you. Obviously they are keeping you out of the loop for that very reason: so you don't have to feel bad about someone throwing it for you. So, don't.

Plus, you are having a girl this time, you need lots of new stuff for her!

I'm already picking out the tu-tu and bow I'm sending her Wink

MsKay88 · January 2010

I was put in a rather sticky sitch. . .someone threw me a shower/sprinkle whatever you call it because DH & I made the mistake of storing DS's baby stuff at MILs house and she sold it ALL clothes, crib, bassinet, EVERYTHING. so we have nadda and there is a 4 1/2 yr gap between DS 1 and DS 2. i felt guilty but it was nice showing off u/s pics and getting them to write hellos to the baby in the baby book. The other thing that made me feel better was that the only person that bought gifts for the baby was my mother. Everyone else, as is tradition in my family with subsequent pregnancies, brought stuff for the mother. Tummy butter, etc.

my3boys+ · January 2010

I've been arguing with my sister about this. This is our FOURTH baby, it will be our first girl.

I have had a shower with each of my babies as they are all so far apart.

I told her that it's very thoughtful of everyone but I feel like enough is enough already. We have no baby things left from our last because we weren't planning on any others & can certainly use a lot of things but I just feel awkward.

My sister's reponse today well it's already done so you need to start telling me what you want so I can let everyone know.

I love my family but boy they can be pushy Smile

MsKay88 · January 2010

my3boys+:
I love my family but boy they can be pushy

tell me about it lol

shakespearenluv · January 2010

My mom also eluded to the fact that they might be throwing me something later. I was very upfront with her and told her she was absolutely NOT to throw me anything. It just feels completely inappropriate to me especially since we're having the same gender and still have all the big stuff left over from DS!

I told her that I would love a "girl's day out" of lunch and pampering and shopping. I would just feel terribly guilty if a party was planned. But there is usually no talking my mother out of anything either so I bet the sprinkle will happen no matter what my wishes are, lol.

MrsEmm · January 2010

sounds like my situation exactly - except this is #3 - so Im feeling super icky about it!!! I told DH that I really dont want anything done & he told me bascially to "get over it" because theyre going to no matter what anyways.?

Im trying to jsut be happy that they are so happy for us. I keep thinking about if they ask to invite my friends ... then what?! I'll be embarrassed to invite them - but what if my friends find out & feel left out?? ugh.

I was going to approach DH about it again & suggest telling them that we want to do a meet the baby party?instead?of a shower (since we're team green anyways!) Im wondering how that will go over ...?

maybe I should just 'get over it' like DH says ... ??

SunflowerMae · January 2010

That sounds completely fine to me. It just sounds like your family wants to help out with a few things. You aren't asking for gifts and it sounds like it's just going to be a small thing with your famlies. You'll get diapers and wipes and what not... maybe a few cute clothes since people can't resist that.

MrsAmyB · January 2010

My plan was to have NO shower this time around, but a sprinkle would be okay with me if I was having a boy and it was just family. Although I don't like the term 'sprinkle'

Then, I found out about having three babies and I am SO having a shower or 2! Call it tacky, but I need all the help I can get!

Bride2bMO · January 2010

MsKay88:
I was put in a rather sticky sitch. . .someone threw me a shower/sprinkle whatever you call it because DH & I made the mistake of storing DS's baby stuff at MILs house and she sold it ALL clothes, crib, bassinet, EVERYTHING. so we have nadda and there is a 4 1/2 yr gap between DS 1 and DS 2. i felt guilty but it was nice showing off u/s pics and getting them to write hellos to the baby in the baby book. The other thing that made me feel better was that the only person that bought gifts for the baby was my mother. Everyone else, as is tradition in my family with subsequent pregnancies, brought stuff for the mother. Tummy butter, etc.

Are you joking? Do you still speak to her? I would cut my MIL off for waaaay less than that. That is insane.

mrsjenni · January 2010

Thanks so much for making me feel alittle better girlies!! AmyB- THREE BABIES!?!? That's definitely a free pass for another shower!!! MotherBucker- NOOOOO!!!

FemmeNat01 · January 2010

I think it's cute! It's a small gathering to celebrate your LO! And it's not like YOU asked for one or YOU planned it. Enjoy it!

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