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smurfette1430
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 Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject: 2nd baby shower? |
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| I recently found out that I am preganant with my second child. I am having mixed feelings about having another shower. My personal feelings are that this baby is special and should be celebrated just like my first child. But on the other hand I think people will think that I am just aweful for wanting another shower. It's not about the gifts although they would be nice. I really just want this baby to be as special as my first. My husband thinks that we should have one. i just need some much need advice.Now keep in mind that my first daughter is still using her crib and bedding. I still have the other big things.Now keep in mind that my first daughter is still using most of her baby things, with the exception of the carseat, highchair, swing, and bouncy seat. |
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jo-jo
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| What about throwing it a party to celebrate? Don't call it a shower. |
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Princess Patita♥
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Being pregnant is a blessing. Celebrate it. Screw what other people think. Just do what might make you happy. |
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ameena
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| You can have more than one shower. Yes, the first one is different as it was the first experience of pregnancy/motherhood preparation ever. Lots of moms have multiple showers for the gifts though, or I've seen that anyways. |
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curious
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Our family does not have second baby showers. If you want to celebrate, have an open house. |
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BaByMaMa Tashina
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| I dont see what the problem is with having a second shower... especially if you had a boy the first time and are pregnant with a girl this time or vice versa...Also, i think if there is more than two and a half years in between the births its ok to have two showers |
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queen_of_a_bitch
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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| well i am having in two days a baby morning tea,a few mums are getting together,and we are all just bringing a plate of food and having a great morning, i don't want anything for this baby as its number three,but we are having a baby morning tea |
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Joan
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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| you should have a baby shower for every baby you have!dont worry about what people are going to say if they dont like it they dont have to go |
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Mommyluv
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Throw a party but ask people not to bring gifts. More than likely, you will get some anyway. I think its tacky to ask for gifts for a second baby, you should already have much of what you need from your first. |
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roflcoptersoisoisoi
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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| I heard someone mention a baby sprinkle for the second one, kinda a cute way of having a second baby shower without calling it that. If your worried about what your friends and family will think, then include on the invite that no large gifts, or a $20 limit or something. Ask for some clothes for the new baby if they want to, but make the focus on celebrating your new baby. I know lots of people who have had second showers, and no one seems to mind at all, a baby is a blessing, and should be celebrated. |
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KnOcKeD uP <3
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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| i am having my third baby .. and i am having another baby shower .. only my side of the family will attend though .. my husband*s family doesn*t agree that EVERY baby is a special thing and should be celebrated .. so my mom asked me what i would like to do .. i know my family wants to have one .. and i have made friends since my last pregnancy that were never invited to a shower of mine .. so my mom is throwing me one with my family and friends .. and if his side of the family wants to do something for me, they will do it on their own .. that way it is not me asking for it .. it is simply up to them !! i know a lot of people want to celebrate their babies .. so they choose to go ahead and have the shower, or just have a small party after the baby is born to say welcome home baby !! i personally think every baby should be celebrated and therefore would say if you want the shower .. have one !! |
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Danielle S
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| I think that if you have your babies close in age then you really don't need a shower because people do feel obligated to buy gifts when coming to a shower, if it has been many years than okay. What you could do is when the baby comes you can have a welcoming party for him/her. let people know your having a bbq or a dinner and your hosting it so its not like a suprise baby shower or anything like that. If people ask what can they bring just tell them to bring themselves. I like to write in the invitations your presence is our present please join us in welcoming our new baby into the world ect... good luck |
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Tired-Mom
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| A baby shower is for the baby. You should have a baby shower for every baby you have. There is always going to be things the baby will need that you don't have. And it's a way for people to come together. No one has a reason to complain. It's free food for them along with some cute games and prizes. It's fun for everyone. I will be having my third and last baby shower. With this shower it's going to be a smaller affair but only close friends and family where as the other two were larger. Have fun and celebrate this baby. |
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lexsmoma
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Baby showers came about because of the large expense a new child can be. Friends and family "shower" the mom-to-be with gifts to ease the financial burden. So having another "shower" may seem like a gift grab. I would invite people to a special party but not call it a shower. Skip the cutsie games and just make it a nice social event. If people choose to bring gifts that is fine (and i'm sure they will), but don't expect them, and don't register anywhere. It's perfectly fine to celebrate your new child and you should...just in a different way. |
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mangomango
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I never had any baby showers for my four kids, but I always thought friends are supposed to do those for you? or a relative. You can throw parties though. |
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