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Shower etiquette for dad to be

abolznerabolzner member
in November 2015 Moms
My baby shower is at my house this weekend and my husband will be in the detached office/garage away from the house watching the football games with his brother and a good friend- are people going to expect him to be inside? I've seen dad's come in at the end of showers to help load gifts, but since it's at my house not sure what etiquette is (ps-he would rather watch the games then join us ladies ;) thanks for the suggestions!
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Re: Shower etiquette for dad to be

  • kittyberetkittyberet member
    I think it's important that the FTB makes an appearance. Mine was involved with greeting guests and helping park cars but I've seen some dad's show up for gifts or at the tail end of showers.
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  • Ceridwen77Ceridwen77 member
    Agree with @kittyberet - he should make an appearance to say hello to guests at some point, especially since he's going to be right on the premises.
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  • ShianeNicoleShianeNicole member
    My husband will be showing up at the end for gifts, to greet guests and say thank you, and most importantly to clean up !
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  • kwaldykwaldy member
    My husband was given a free pass on the day of the shower. I told him that once he helped my mom and I move tables and set up a bit, he was free to go. So he disappeared for the afternoon. No one seemed offended that he wasn't there or even remotely commented on it.
    Being that your husband will be on the premises, I think it would be okay for him to help see guests off and say thank you, especially if he shows face to eat any leftover food. I wouldn't say that he has to participate in any activities or anything, though.
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  • dramaphiledramaphile member
    edited September 2015
    My DH made an appearance at the start of the shower (he drove me there) and then took his brother and dad to a brewery while the shower went on. He showed up at the end and said Hi and helped clean up and stow gifts in the car. I think even if he doesn't need to help cart off gifts, it would be nice for him to come in toward the end and say hi, especially if any of his family are coming.

    Edited-stupid autocorrect!
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  • amwright33amwright33 member
    edited September 2015
    My hubby is coming to the baby showering. I don't know half the people coming but they all know him. Plus my dad and older brother are going to be there so he can help entertain them. I told him I would feel more comfortable if he was there, I have bad anxiety in front of big crowds and there are about 30 people coming that RSVP.
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