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mrs.mama21
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 Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:35 pm Post subject: What should we do about a baby shower when we dont know the gender of the baby? |
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| I'm 30 weeks along, and we dont know the gender of our baby because the umbilical cord was between the legs at the ultrasound. No, its not an option to get another one. Insurance will only cover it if there is a medical concern about the baby.My family and friends arent sure what to do about the baby shower.If we wait til AFTER the baby is born: We wont know how much stuff we need to buy prior to the birth. We could end up with too much stuff if we buy it all ourselves, and then get more stuff at the shower after the birth. Plus, I'll be a zombie with a baby attached to my chest all day, trying to entertain guests. OY!If we do the shower BEFORE the birth: people wont know what colors to buy and we LOATHE the neutral look.Everyone agrees its not kosher (lol) to just ask for gift cards or something. So we're at a loss.What would you do?You guys are missing the fact that we said we HATE neutral stuff, and everyone agrees its rude to ASK for gift cards. |
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alexis73102
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Ask for gift cards and diapers and do the shower before the baby comes.That way you can buy what you need, you'll have plenty of diapers and you can use the remainder to buy clothes when the baby comes. |
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missSixx
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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| ask for gender unspecific things and some gift cards, that way people can decide what they want to get you. |
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Dimples
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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| If you do a registry with a store just put down in the details that the sex is unknown and for people to get unisex colors if anything. load the registry up with items like : diapers, wipe warmer, blankets (unisex colors), bassinet, stroller, bottle etc... stuff u cant go wrong with. good luck! |
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Mommy of a little boy in
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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A lot of people understand the desire for gift cards nowadays...especially if there's a reason for it (not knowing the sex is a good enough reason to me!)Put it on the invitation that you don't know what you're having, and gift cards and diapers are welcome in lieu of neutral clothes. It's a baby shower, and everyone loves buying baby clothes, so you are going to get SOME neutral things. You and your partner can get some white onesies and some of those onesies that have cute gender neutral sayings on them. I recommend buying a cute pink outfit and a cute blue outfit, that way when you take the baby home, (s)he is in an appropriate outfit. You are close enough to your due date that you could just return or exchange the unused outfit.Good luck and congrats  |
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ladymirage285
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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| I think you could ask for gift cards in most cases it's easier to ask for them because it saves time and that way you'll have say in what is purchased for your child..and if you do happen to get a couple of those people who feel that they absolutely need to buy something ask for t-shirts, socks, and pampers.. ask for white you can never go wrong with white..and don't forget to ask for GIFT RECEIPTS!! lol |
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moongoddess209
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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| 1) For the baby shower do a BABY theme. There are a lot of really cute decorations that just have cute little cartoon babies that don't have a specific sex attached to them.2) I know you said you hate the neutral look but you could decide on something that is a little neutral. Our son has a room that is decorated in all zoo animals. We went with Zanzibar...the colors are bright and vibrant but not gender specific. 3) Keep the tags on stuff attached until you know which sex the baby is. |
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breegehemi
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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| i guess it is your call. maybe you need to go to the store and see if there are things that you can register for that you need....baby monitor, bottles, toys, books, baby grooming things, a tub seat, and much more that you need. as far as clothes take what people give you. my advice is to have one. and when it comes to things you want gender specific your on your own. |
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Matthew and Jessica P
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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| The neutral look is no fun, I agree. In this case I would ask for necessities that AREN'T clothes, like diapers bottles pacifiers wipes etc. Other than neutral or dressing your little girl in blue or vice versa there aren't many options as far as clothing without knowing the gender. My sugestion is get a few items for right after the birth and then when you feel up to it go shopping for cute clothes. In the meantime you'll be stocked up on all the other necessities so you won't have to spend money on thoses right away.PS! keep gift reciepts and tags so you can exchange if you have to! |
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♥I Luv My BayBays♥
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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| I had a babyshower and didnt know the sex of my child everyone bought me unisex things and some people even got me 1 girl offit and 1 boy offit and gave me they saved the recepite (omg i can not spell it lol) and we took back the boy things and exchanged it for girl stuff. i only did that with family with friends i just had them buy unisex stuff and as far as bedding we had to do unisex for that it was blue jean teddy bears ♥ good luck and congrats! |
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playsteinway
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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| have diaper shower where people bring various sizes of yoru selected brand of diaper for your little one. They could also bring things like bath items (bath wash for baby, gum cleanser, diaper rash cream, hooded towels for baby things like that). All babies, boys and girls, need those things.Baby blankets are always nuetral but you can get colors like green, yellow or even certain plaids or prints that are "specific" one way or another.Baby wipes!! You'll use about a million of them and they are great! Diaper genie system.Crib sheets that are in solid colors or nuetral prints like dots, stripes or animals. You'll need extra sets, trust me!Other things people can bring- burp cloths, white baby socks that will match anything, baby care items like comb, brush, medicine droppers, aspirators, clippers for nails etc.. Books are great. People could bring a favorite childhood story to give to the little one. All kids like to be read to- even babies! Music CD's of softer classical or lullaby type songs for the nursery are also nice gifts to get. I got several when my son was born and we still use them for quieting down at night and sometimes during quiet play time and he's almost 1!You could also put on your invitations "no clothing or toys please" so people know that you want these other things. I've also been to plenty of baby showers where people place a card where they are registered and then you can register for things other than clothing or gender specific items (like above lists). |
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