Baby Shower Timing Question

misspuppychow · January 2016

I am due August 1 with my first. My sister in law is due June 30 with her first.

My pregnancy is high-risk. I have a unicornuate uterus which puts me at risk for numerous problems, including preterm labor. My OB told me she's even had numerous patients make it all the way to 37 weeks with my issue, but I could go any time.

My sister in law's pregnancy is healthy and normal. She'll probably go right around her EDD.

When is the best time to have my baby shower? I am hesitant to do it in July because I'll likely delivery in July. I was thinking June 5 or June 12 but my sister in law said those are the two weekends she wants (and she's not the sharing, understanding type of person). Is May too early or should I stick with the June dates that work best for me? Or is late May more ideal with my preterm labor? I want to have a nice big baby bump for my shower but not do it too early because later problems can happen and I am high risk...

Thank you!

Kristin712 · January 2016

I think late May is appropriate. Heck, even early May would be fine given your situation. I doubt anyone would say anything re: the timing, but if they did, your situation can be explained and easily understood.