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AJ*Forever
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How to Celebrate?
AJ*Forever
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I'm on my 3rd baby. We already have a boy and a girl, therefore we have everything we need. I don't see a need for ANOTHER baby shower. Especially since a ton of my friends are on the 1st baby, which means there have been tons of baby showers already this year. We want to do something that will celebrate this child as much as the others. I thought about having a gender reveal party with a no gifts necessary policy. Just a cutely decorated BBQ with close friends and family. But, there's seems to be so many "Really?" and "Why?" questions. I keep hearing from people that its tacky or pointless and that most people just don't care. So, is it tacky to have a gender reveal party? Or is there another way to celebrate without having a baby shower/sprinkle (or whatever you want to call it)?
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Re: How to Celebrate?
Yes, it's tacky. And pointless.
Have a meet the baby party after he/she is born.
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Agree with earlier posters about the sex reveal party. Honestly, outside of you, your partner, and your very immediate families, no one cares all that much, and certainly not enough to attend an entire event dedicated to it! The negative reactions you've been getting from people should be enough to tell you it's a bad idea.
Also, am I the only one who thinks it's a little strange to be served a baby-themed dessert at a non-baby-themed event? I for one would be confused and annoyed if suddenly, in the middle of what I thought was an innocuous BBQ, the hosts suddenly gathered everyone together for a big formal toast and then served pink and blue cupcakes, like "Now begins the baby portion of our evening." Wait...was this really a shower all along? Was I supposed to bring something? IMO it's either a baby party or it isn't - you can't have it both ways.
If you're looking to actually celebrate the baby, have a Meet the Baby shortly after his or her birth. My best friend had one for her DS2 when he was about 4 or 5 weeks old. Nothing fancy, just BBQ, beer and wine, a few family pictures on display, and a cute new baby for everyone to fawn over. A few brought gifts, like a book or a cute outfit, most just came to meet the baby and hang out with the parents. We had a great time, and that's probably what I'll do when we're ready for number two.
Since you already have kids, you know exactly how much time to give yourself to recuperate after baby. I would just plan for meet and greet for new baby. I'm sure they'll bring small gifts for baby anyway just cause people/family will always be generous.
I personally am not loving a meet the baby idea. Summer is over and you're heading into fall/winter which is germy time. I don't want a bunch of possibly sick people touching my new born. Second, cudos for those of you who felt up to playing hostess PP. I had an awful complications and both DS and I were in no shape to see any one for quite some time. I can't imagine with two other LOs. Now if someone offered to host it and all I had to do is show up, fine. But in no way would I try to cook, clean and all that with a new born.
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