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MissRiley
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 Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject: Rules on a baby shower for second child? |
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| We are pregnant with baby #2. We have one beautiful little boy who is 2 years old. My sister-n-law is due any day & just had a baby shower for her first child. (I did not attend because she choses not to treat me very nice ) BUT at her baby shower apparently I was the highlight of discussion (my mother-n-law) told me. Her & her family sat around talking about 'wondering if I will have a second baby shower, guessing I will and then telling each other how rude this is'. Well... I am a bit upset at this. My first baby shower was HUGE. We tried for 7+ years to have a baby. Doctors told us it wasn't going to happen. We were 12 yrs married and found out I was pregnant. It was a HUGE celebration for my friends & family. We rented out part of an Italian resturaunt and had warmers of food. 75 women with some hubbies. This spring I want to have a (baby shower) garden party at my home. You don't have to bring a gift, just an empty tummy. I think every baby needs a celebration. Your opinion? |
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webber217
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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| do it for the celebration. if anyone wants to give you a gift they will reguardless of if its a baby shower or not. congrats on the pregnancy!!we have a 3 year old little girl and am having a baby shower tomorrow for the twin boys we am expecting |
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Kim B
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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| I am due April 1st with my second and my shower is next saturday, GIRLLLL who are you kidding, my kids, though both girls are 4 1/2 year apart and each babies deserves a celebration, a baby shower isnt a place to get gifts but to spend time celebrating a new life, some people can be so sensetive tell your sister in law to kiss it, your new baby deserves a shower as much as your last, and i think a garden party is an excellent idea! |
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chevymommy_2007
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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| don't see why not--- GOOD LUCK!!!ESPECIALLY BECAUSE U ARE NOT ASKING FOR GIFTS |
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AJ
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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| As long as you make it a point to say it is a lunchin, then i dont think it should be to bad, my sister had 2 and i thought it was tacky. But that is just my opinion. |
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butterfly_kissess87
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree!! why just have a baby shower for the first child?! the second child isn't as important?! definitely not!!! I totally agree with you hun!! |
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Brittany B
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I completely agree with you! Every child is a reason to celebrate and you should have a huge party! |
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kcaron27
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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How rude of your SIL. I don't blame you for not attending. I think having a welcoming party/baby-on-the-way celebration is a great idea! Tell that woman to get over herself!  |
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30 weeks with baby #1(Noa
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Of course every baby's life needs to be celebrated. Typically though, people do not have a second shower for their second baby. Especially if they are close in age.Some people though, with their second child, have a sort of "Welcome to the World" party after the baby is born. It's small and intimate, inviting only family and friends. And you can always put on the invitation that gifts are not necessary.Do not let what your SIL was saying get to you. Good luck and congratulations. |
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fox_maple
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| I think it would be really fun to have a celebration for your new addition. I agree that people shouldn't bring gifts, but if you specify no gifts I don't know why anyone would have a problem with it! |
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MMMomma C
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Every baby or new Mom even if it is your second deserves a celebration. I would not call it a baby shower, send an invite out saying you are invited to "A Celebration of life", in England they wet the babies head...and I am sure if you are part Italian you will wet the baby's head for sure (it means to toast the arrival of your baby) Life is about celebrating forget what they think, call it something else and it is just a party for friends and family and you could even put on the invites "no presents just your presence" |
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♥ Teresa ♥
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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| There is nothing wrong with having a baby shower for your second baby. My friend had two for her first baby and she had one for her twins. I had two for my first baby and I plan on having at least one with this baby. Yes you still have stuff from the previous baby but if you are having the opposite sex then of coarse you are going to need somethings that you didn't have for your first. |
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Wyatt's Mommy!
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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| By all means have another shower, who cares what they think! I agree every baby should be celebrated if i'm lucky enough to get preg. again I intend of having another shower as well. Not really for gift purposes just to celebrate our new baby! And a chance to catch up with family and friends! |
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amelia1979
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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| I am having my 3rd shower in March. My kids are 8/boy, 2/girl and I am carrying around our last little one, a boy due in April.My cousin just had her 2nd shower for baby that is only a year older than her first. Both boysI say GO FOR IT and if they are going to be jerks about it then they can just kiss your big round belly! |
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dr151
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| Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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| I think you have every right to celebrate your new baby. Especially if you don't intend to have any friends or family pay for any portion. Be sure to add a note to the invite about please no presents, your presence is enough!Good luck and forget about the back stabbing other half. Plus your mother in law is not a nice person for placing you in the middle of a conversation that you were not intended to hear, shame on her and her gossip! |
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