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carmenlarue
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How/When to host a preemie baby shower?
carmenlarue
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Hey ladies!
Back again to help my friend who had twin girls in Nov, but wasnt due til Feb. We want to give her a shower, but when? The girls are due home Jan 20th, and do we feature pix of the girls since they will not be able to be there, or do you wait until they are bigger? Not sure of preemie etiquette... any advice helps! tia
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Re: How/When to host a preemie baby shower?
What is the mother's preference? With preemies, Mom is at the hospital a lot and, with many new babies, having them around larger groups is a bad idea during cold/flu season.
I think preemies are a case-by-case basis. Check in with the Mom and go with whatever schedule she's comfortable with. If Mom & guests are willing, maybe have a little get-together with cake at the hospital?
I went to a preemie shower, and they had it while he was still at the hospital. THey took pictures and had them on cookies that was served at the shower which was pretty nice. I believe they had the shower on the day it was already set for, only difference was baby was already here. Of course she was at the hospital a lot but those few hours away to celebrate with friends and family was well needed.
I say it would be better to have it before the girls get home, that way mom can have things situated. You may want to ask her what she prefer but I think the earlier the better.
GL!
I agree with PPs, I would see what the mother's schedule looks like. Maybe she goes to the hospital later on a Sat or Sun that you could do it one of those mornings. In this case, you need to plan around when she will be willing to take a few hours away. I think it's better to do it before they come home because she will have her hands full after that, but that's just me.
Sidenote, your daughter is so stinkin' cute!
I replied on the preemie board too but I wanted to say that I wouldn't recommend doing it at the hospital. The NICU isn't like being on bed rest in antepartum where showers are more common. There won't be a lot of space, most NICUs have limited visitor polices especially during flu season, and the mom will be super focused on the babies if she is there. Make the shower an escape for her, I'm sure she is spending a ton of time at the hospital as it is.
Our precious girl, born at 27 weeks.