I have a long time friend who is due in 2 months, and has a 2 year old. I know it is not proper etiquette to throw a shower for second child, but I just found out her house burnt down Sunday, leaving them absolutely nothing. Any thoughts to how her family and I can throw her a shower, without it being a "formal" shower? I'm comepletely lost on this.
I would just go ahead with a shower. Not just because they truly have a need for baby things, but they probably also need a little happy and fun time right now to help get through such a bad situation. Agree with pp that I'd also pick up a few things for their 2 year old, though that shouldn't be dictated on the invitation (you could talk about it with other very close friends, though).
Wow. First of all, I'm so sorry for your friend! What a horrible situation to be in, but at least they have their lives.
In this case, I'd overlook etiquette altogether and throw her an awesome shower. I'd be devastated if I lost all of my stuff so close to giving birth. I'd also try to collect some secondhand clothes and toys for the 2 year old as well. Your friend probably needs as much help as possible and what happened to her was beyond her control. Idk what etiquette dictates here but I think having a heart is more important in this case, etiquette be damned! (Gasp!!)
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