about 1 year ago - No comments
By Kristi Borchardt There is an amazing opportunity that comes from sewing whether you’re working with your own children or somebody else’s. It’s the opportunity to give a gift that can last a lifetime, and benefits both the child and yourself. Here is a sad research finding, from 1998
about 2 years ago - 9 comments
Hubby asked about baby showers and I told him I wouldn’t be having one because it’s the second time around and it’s typically frown upon. Would you have a second baby shower?
about 2 years ago - 12 comments
I have heard many times that baby showers are only for your first baby.
about 3 years ago - 1 comment
Ladies and Gentlemen. Where are some inexpensive halls or locations around the Pittsburgh metropolitan area that would host great baby showers?
about 3 years ago - 4 comments
I am planning a baby shower and I would like it to be a bit different from every other baby shower that I have been to where it seems like we just do the same old thing. Can you tell me what your favorite themes have been, favorites foods, favorite games, if you even like games at the showers, favorite party favors, etc. I am just really looking for some fun, unique ideas.
about 3 years ago - 3 comments
I have questions about baby showers that I can seem to find the answer to. Please help. When are the party favor bags given out, when the guest arrives or when they’re leaving
Gerald: Coupons as a gift can a good idea for you because there are sites online that offer discounted...
Upper10th: When I was in your situation, I just sent cards. I looked up quotations to handwrite onto the...
it's not for you: Even when your not invited to a wedding or baby shower or graduation, etc. be on the lookout for...
me40: Start doing crafts or pick and choose who's thing u go to or get a box and any time you have a few...
Baby girl due March 2010?: Why would the second child not deserve nice, new things and a celebration just like the first? If I...
Ryee-- Due 12.17.09: i think its fine if they baby is a different gender and at least a few years apart. If someone...
Mowi3: I have just been discussing this same topic recently & thinking how it kind of sucks for the 2nd...
Heather [new mommy!]: If baby #2 is a different gender, or its been more than 4 years then I think it is perfectly...
about 5 years ago
I would wait until after your fifth. You can have complications early in pregnancy, and you don’t want anything going on that causes stress. In all of my experience, the person volunteers to give you the shower.
about 5 years ago
You should just put them all in touch with each other and let them work it out. It’s crass to have any part in an event whose purpose is just to give you presents. Hands-off is best. You’re just supposed to sit back and get showered!
about 5 years ago
On my side of the family, we have showers around 7-8 months. However on my husbands side, they wait until after the baby is born and have it a couple of weeks later so that they know what the sex is and can buy FOR the baby personally. It’s up to you really. I didnt ask anyone to host my shower, but my friend jumped in and volunteered. If your in laws want dibs they should mention it. I would simply say that so and so offered to have the shower for you, and see what their reaction is. This friend who volunteered may also invite different people than your mom or mother in law would. My mom had me one, and so did my friends. Good luck
about 5 years ago
I am sure your mom or you mom-in-law maybe already in the planning stage of a shower for you & baby- maybe it is going to be surprise shower! Wouldn’t that be sweet! But I would say by the 5th month would be about right- then you have enough time to still figure out what you may need, but hopefully after the shower you won’t need a thing! Good luck and let us know what you have!
about 5 years ago
Most have them around the 7th or 8th month. Some people opt to have it after the baby is born so that the baby can attend. If you are going to have multiple showers then you could have one of them after the baby if you preferred. I had one before and one after when I had my children.
about 5 years ago
Usually around 7 months along so you know what you have and what you still need to get. It’s better a little earlier instead of waiting too long. You will probably want the babies room ready before you go into labor.
about 5 years ago
It truly depends on your situation. Baby showers AREN’T just about getting gifts….they are about people CELEBRATING BABY!! If you have family and friends scattered about….I would say any time after three months would be fine!! If people want to throw the shower for you….let them, because they love you and your child and they want to express that love through the shower!!
Make sure to encourage SENTIMENTAL activities!! It seems like the showers are getting sillier and sillier….and I think sentimental activities at the shower are more poignant and touching and make for a sweeter memory.
I just updated my website with a page dedicated to SENTIMENTAL shower activities, check it out if you like!!
Good luck and god bless!