GTKY (baby shower, yes its early I know :))

mysticial · October 2012

Since its slow here today.....

Lets all take a moment to think about our baby shower. I am sure no one has really thought about it much so lets begin for fun.

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after?

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why?

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)?

Just curious???

arkeenan · October 2012

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I already created my registry. That way I don't have to feel pressured all at once, but can think over the course of the next coming months.

I have no idea WHEN I'm going to have it, but its definitely going to be before the baby comes. I'm a planner, I want as much set up before the birth as possible! lol

My sisters are going to want to plan it, but I let them plan my wedding shower without any help: I'm helping this time. Mainly because some of the game ideas they've mentioned horrify me. If I didn't have to do ANY games, I'd be happy. I hate games like that! Though, ones that require writing down things are always fun. I just hate the "Dirty Diaper" and stuff like that.

mrshuys · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? - Definitely before. I'd say around the 7 month mark, that way I still have a couple of months to purchase what I need/didn't get and decorate the nursery.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? Gosh..is it bad that I may want to throw it?? I'm an event planner and I absolutely LOVE to plan/throw parties! It was hard for me to let other people plan my bridal shower and rehearsal dinner...so I may this challenge on myself. Just think of all the decor and cute food items! The possibilites are endless. (I'll definitely get the help of my mother in law and a couple of my friends)

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I want it all...

alexandratatiana · October 2012

Before, my birthday is in April which is 1 1/2 months before due date so I'd like to have it then, I kind of want to throw it but DH says I'm a tad controlling and I should let someone else throw it, games & food & punch would be great! What about you?

lobosabby · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? Before. I'm thinking somewhere between 7-8 months, but I really have no idea what the etiquette is.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? I really haven't gotten that far. I'm not sure if anyone would throw it for me; maybe my mom/sister.

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? Games. They're lame. My H and I want to do a co-ed bar-b-que shower with our closest friends and family. I'm not a "girly" girl in that respect. Even my bridal shower was super laid back. We just want to celebrate and let everyone relax.

AvidVertigo · October 2012

I will not be having a shower because I already have an LO. I don't expect anyone to throw me a shower or gifts since my other LO is only 2 years old. We kept alot of our stuff knowing we would want to have another.

I know alot of people have sprinkles and get diapers etc. We cloth diaper, so I don't expect that either.

Just excited to add to the family.

minicheezburg · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? Before, probably late April early May. That way I will have a chance to use the stuff bought but, still have time to return what I don't like.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? My Aunt who is more like a mom to me will be throwing one and DH's family may also.

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I don't wanna be measured. Ick.

KristySnyder · October 2012

With my son I had so many showers! OMG I have one in Augs. 2 in September and 2 in October.....Just cause the families and friend don't get along...then of course one was at work.... With this beign my 2nd I am not sure if I will get a baby shower? I mean its a different father but he too has kids already.... Do you typically get one for the 2nd child?

mysticial · October 2012

Part of the reason why I am asking this stuff is because I am curious as to what is acceptable or not... lol.

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? I think I would like a shower before but my PgAL brain says are you kidding?? lol

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? This is one of the biggest things I was curious about. I am not a professional event planner myself but that is my dream job. I have put together a handful of weddings and love to party plan. My wedding shower was very dissapointing and I really want my baby shower to be something fun and memorable ( vain, maybe ) So I would love to throw it myself with the help of my mom and maybe SIL's but I really want to help with the decorations, games, food etc..... Thats just the controlling part of me speaking

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I have a few ideas.... I just dont want some of the Lame games where people are board and not enjoying themselves

musicalsilver · October 2012

I would love a shower - but most of my family and close friends aren't in town anymore, so I'm not holding my breath for one. Isn't it terribly gauche to throw one for yourself?

Long story short - I'm not holding my breath for one. We had a very nontraditional marriage, so never did the whole shower thing or any of the traditions associated, so I'm not sure it'll be happening for me!

daisy19782011 · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? Before

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? Someone Else

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Fuzzy21 · October 2012

We will not have a shower for this LO. I had one for DS (who is almost 15mo) and I am really not a fan of showers after the first child. I think they are a little tacky.

With DS, we had a shower when I was 32 weeks. It was perfect time, IMO.

My sister and mom threw the shower. There was lots of wine and champagne for the guests and absolutely no baby games. I'm not a fan of those either. The only game type thing we did was guess the arrival and sex (I was Team Green) and teh winner got a gift card. We did a guess how many M&Ms are in the jar too. That as it.

I loved having alcohol at my shower. It made it more fun for attendees, and even though I couldn't drink, it made it more of a party vibe.

zurawsk5 · October 2012

I will not be having a shower this time around since I just had two not that long ago. I thought I would answer about my other showers for fun.

I had both of them before. One was out of state, so that was around 31 weeks. The one in state was at 35 weeks (less than 3 weeks before I ended up having the baby!)

My mom, sister and BF hosted my first shower and my MIL and SIL hosted the second.

My theme for the first shower was "Baby Bugs" (a play off our last name and I am an entomologist). We were team green.

I did not have alcohol at either shower, we played games at both. I refused to play the "what type of candy is representing poop" game. LOVE the Price is Right game.

I hope you all have wonderful showers, I had a great time at both of mine.

handsonthewheel · October 2012

It's our second so we wouldn't expect one this time around anyways, but we didn't have one for our first, either. We are living abroad and baby showers are definitely NOT done in England. I once asked if anyone had thought about throwing a baby shower for a mutual friend who was pregnant and was quickly told that baby showers are "so American" in a very haughty tone.

We really didn't need to be given stuff, but it did bum me out that we didn't get to celebrate with friends and family

fluffpup · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born if so how far along or after? Before. I'm thinking spring would be nice! March or April.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? My in laws will probably host a big coed party. They did this for my SIL and it was so much fun! My mom and sisters will probably host a traditional all girls shower. The best of both worlds!

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower games, food, decor, etc? Just curious??? Not really! Just no lame games, but I know that won't happen.

kaleyandjason · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born if so how far along or after?

Probably around 7 months. That seems like a good time. FX I make it to that point this time.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why?

My MIL will be throwing one for sure. She already told me that. Idk about the other side of the fam.

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower games, food, decor, etc?

I don't really care. I'll just be thankful for whatever they do.

bearfootz · October 2012

No shower for us since it's our third child. I guess I'm of that mindset that showers are only when you're pregnant with the first, unless there's a huge age difference and the person actually does need the baby items again.

Both my family and DH's family threw showers for me the first time and a group of friends threw me a surprise shower - well, really we were all out for dinner and they had all gone in on a gift. I had a little input in my showers with my family but since a shower is typically something someone throws for you, I just let them run it and enjoyed myself. I did make favors for the guests though.

notquiteblushing · October 2012

Yes I would love a shower! I already talked to my little sister because I'd prefer her to host it than my older sister (neither actually will be hosting it but that's the name on the invites, my mom organizes all showers in our family). Little sister doesn't get back from Italy until I'm 36 weeks! She thinks that's no problem but she's only 20 and not a mom so who knows. I'd prefer to have it sooner but I'll wait for her if it all works out that way.

My inlaws will probably do something too.

I don't mind games. I just don't want there to be any kids there. Kids ruin showers IMHO.

VeriUnique611 · October 2012

My best friends have been planning my shower since before I was pregnant. I moved from my hometown over a year ago, so I'll be going back for the festivities. It's a 800 mile trip, so I prefer to have it before my 3rd trimester, somewhere around 6 months.

I hate baby shower games, so I hope the hostesses find a fun alternative to examining melted chocolate bars in diapers. Ew.

JaimeCH · October 2012

AvidVertigo:

I will not be having a shower because I already have an LO. I don't expect anyone to throw me a shower or gifts since my other LO is only 2 years old. We kept alot of our stuff knowing we would want to have another.

I know alot of people have sprinkles and get diapers etc. We cloth diaper, so I don't expect that either.

Just excited to add to the family.

Samesies, but I don't CD. I would love to, but with DC it is difficult.

amberpro · October 2012

Ladies! Please do not throw your own baby shower! It doesn't look, like many people are, but I had to get that off my chest. That's not the way showers work.

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? I had a nice baby shower with DS (when I was 32 weeks), so I will not need one this time around. I'm sure close friends may offer a sprinkle, but I will not accept anything but a nice lunch out with my friends and close family. My LO is too young to warrent another shower.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? I had 3 close friends do it last time.

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I love relaxing showers with food and mingling. I hate shower games. I went to a nice sprinkle for a friend last year at Olive Garden. There were about 7 of us in all, small gifts mostly clothes and diapers.

RIngReady · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? I hope I have one before baby is here. Maybe not too early I'm thinking like mid May-ish.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? I am not throwing my own shower. I will have one at work, and probably another one for my closer friends and I am guessing a friend will take care of both of those for me.

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I love the 'June' Bug' idea, so I would love to see butterflies and caterpillars, and bumblebees ect. Games: I always hate playing games at wedding showers, so hopefully no games although I'm pretty sure there will be some because others seem to enjoy them. Food: I am picturing a little luncheon, so maybe finger sandwiches and fruits, and my sister in law owns a cupcakery so I am guessing a cupcake or 2 as well.

Alliebooberz · October 2012

Not having a shower. I'll have 2 babies in 15 months. I have everything I will need.

Britt8058 · October 2012

I won't have a baby shower for this LO. Where I'm from you do not do showers for the 2nd baby unless there has been several years between.
We were living out if state when we had DD, so we had one huge baby shower one weekend when we were home. I was super disappointed with the lack of a theme, there was nothing to show it was for a baby at all. It was so nice to have both sets of family and friends together.
I would never throw my own baby
shower. That's seems gift grabby. If you want to plan the party, just have a baby celebration but don't expect any gifts, although I'm sure you'll get some.

jynxxy · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after?

I would like it before. I know it would be very early, but my sister lives in Scotland and we will both be visiting my mom ( who lives in another province) around the 6 month mark. They both really want to throw me a shower and this will be the only time I see them until well after baby. Is that okay? I will probably have a work shower thrown as well, but who knows.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why?

My sister & mama, two great party hosts ) (They just threw my bachelorette party in July.)

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I don't like weird games, but some can be fun (like guess the celebrity as a baby..etc )

ravenclaw1 · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? I'd love to... and before the baby is born. Maybe at 7 - 7 1/2 months

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? My sister and a friend have already offered. Mom doesn't know I'm pregnant, but I would bet some of her friends would want to. Same goes for MIL (these will be all different guest lists!)

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I think games are really dumb. I just want to hang out and celebrate with my friends and family.

Junebug060609 · October 2012

Won't be having a shower seeing as this is #2. I started an Amazon wishlist ages ago (it is secret still), as a way for me to track things I realized we'd need to replace or that we'd need if a second kid was added to the mix. Will likely just use that. If people want to get us stuff, be it from there or from anywhere, it will be welcomed...but I'm not counting on a thing from anybody.

Imbrium101 · October 2012

This is our first baby, so I really want to have a shower. My husband's family would never forgive me if there wasn't one.

My best friend will be throwing it, I planned both of hers, and she's anxiously been awaiting her turn to plan mine. She's almost more excited I'm pregnant than my husband and I are

She's planning it for April, so family from over the mountains can make it across in clear passes without snow making the trip difficult.

I'm completely open to what happens at the shower. Already started working on a registry so I don't have to over think it.

ladybugpjb · October 2012

mysticial:

Part of the reason why I am asking this stuff is because I am curious as to what is acceptable or not... lol.

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? I think I would like a shower before but my PgAL brain says are you kidding?? lol

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? This is one of the biggest things I was curious about. I am not a professional event planner myself but that is my dream job. I have put together a handful of weddings and love to party plan. My wedding shower was very dissapointing and I really want my baby shower to be something fun and memorable ( vain, maybe ) So I would love to throw it myself with the help of my mom and maybe SIL's but I really want to help with the decorations, games, food etc..... Thats just the controlling part of me speaking
Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I have a few ideas.... I just dont want some of the Lame games where people are board and not enjoying themselves

If you want to know what's acceptable or not, go ask this on the Baby Showers board and they will not-so-gently let you know that showers are a gift. To throw yourself a party where gifts are expected is gift-grabby. (Go ask, and I promise that's the answer you'll get from the vast majority.)

A very simple solution (that will allow you to exercise your party-planning skills, yet not appear gift-grabby) is to throw a party after the baby is born - one where gifts are not expected. "Meet the Baby" "Sip and See" - something like that.

And to answer your original post, I won't be having a shower since this is my second child.

With DS, I had a couple of small showers (church and friends) around 32 weeks, then a big shower back home after he was born.

jaymiegerard · October 2012

I'm actually hoping for a blessingway instead, which is more of a rite of passage ceremony than a gift ceremony.

:-)

Saritaota614 · October 2012

mysticial:
Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? A few months before hand.. maybe april?
Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? My mom has been planning it since the day i told her. lol Shes a little excited.
Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I absolutely HATE opening gifts in front of people.. it would be nice it if was just a bring a gift and display it kinda party. But that wont happen.

Que*Syrah · October 2012

No shower for me since this is baby #2.

InsyNCurtis · October 2012

I definitely do not expect a shower this time since I have a 15 month old and still have almost everything from him. The few things we do need, we can handle. I think it's tacky to throw your own shower... Seems a little greedy to me.

jasmine21 · October 2012

I started planning my baby shower before my husband and I were married or pregnant!. My mom is throwing the baby shower. It's going to be a bunble bee themed shower b/c our last names start with a B. I have all kinds of things saved on etsy, pinterest, and ebay to prepare for the big day. I'm thinking early May, just so I can have time to wash clothes and get the nuursery together while I still feel like a person. :-)

JinglesChic · October 2012

I am planning on doing a meet the baby afterward. DH and I have an annual Christmas in July party, so we will probably do a combined party early in the month. I don't expect a baby shower, but if my mom and sisters offer, I won't turn it down. My sister had a "sprinkle" for her second that we planned, which was basically the same as a full on shower IMO. Since I have a lot already, we just want to have a good time celebrating.

Wish82 · October 2012

amberpro:
Ladies! Please do not throw your own baby shower! It doesn't look, like many people are, but I had to get that off my chest. That's not the way showers work.

I have to echo this.

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? I would love one if someone offers. April would be perfect, but we shall see.

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? I have hosted 4 baby showers and a bridal shower in the last 4 years. I hope one of them offers. I love throwing parties, too, but I understand this is the time to step back.

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? No shower games! I haven't included them when I hosted because my friends feel the same way. Otherwise, good food and good company is enough. Oh, there was one thing we did at the most recent one I hosted that I would enjoy at mine. We filled out Wishes for Baby cards, which we kinda fun. Some were serious, some were tongue in cheek. It was awesome.

Mommy2CB · October 2012

This is our 2nd so no baby shower for us, we have pretty much all the essentials

However, I just wanted to say we had our shower at 30wks and I totally recommend that! You are still feeling good and have the energy to sort through your gifts and send out the thank yous, plus, we ended up going into labor early and having our son a couple days shy of 34wks, and thankfully EVERYTHING was all ready done by that point.

VisciousKnitter · October 2012

Do you want a shower before baby is born (if so how far along) or after? I would really like a shower afterwards. Since our youngest two will be 10 years apart, we don't have anything anymore!

Will you be throwing it or will someone else? If so who do you hope throws it and why? I would hope one of my friends and/or sister would give me one.

Is there anything particular you hope happens or doesn't happen at your shower (games, food, decor, etc)? I don't really like to play shower games. I am giving a shower on Saturday and we will not be playing any games, I will give a door prize or something.

Just curious???

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