Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child. My daughter will be a little over 4 years old when the baby is born. I have several friends who are wanting to plan a baby shower for the new baby. But my family has NEVER done the shower thing for the 2nd...My friends are telling me I am being old fashioned...So I am coming to my " Support " For answers...What do you gals think??? HELP!! I dont want to see ungratious (spelled wrong i know) but I dont want people to think I am being greedy at the same time by having a shower for the 2nd baby... Thanks in Advance, I am anxious to hear yalls opinions.... Crystal Lap Rny 11/18/03 365/220 Pre Preg./165-175 goal Go on 8/24 for u/s to find out due date!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 What I heard of for the second child is friends and family getting together for a " pampers party. " Everyone just brings diapers in all different sizes and then just get together and talk and laugh and have a nice day. That might seem more comfortable for you. Maybe suggest that to them. Good Luck Tara Open RNY 11-05-02 265/150 8 weeks pregnant with first baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I think that since there is 4 years between the children that a second shower would be fine. Everything has changed so much since the last baby was born that you would want to have the new and improved things. I would plan one for my self (I am in the same situation you are, my son will turn 4 and the next month the baby will be born), but if a friend wants to plan one I think that is great. This is 2004, and the times have changed. I have luckily saved everything from my first baby, and I wasn't sure about the sex so everything is green and yellow. Works for me. Good luck with the baby and have a great shower. Meridth Wife to Larry (02/22/02) Mother to Forrest (01/21/01) Expecting #2 02/14/05 Gastric ByPass 02/23/04 370/268pg/175 goalweight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 There is nothing wrong having a shower for each baby or even a getting to meet baby party after the baby is born. i did not get a shower for my second but I did get a small shower for this last one. God Bless, Robin Wife to Pup for 15 years Mommy to- and (twin boys, 8 years) and Daughter Madison- age 5 1/2 and new Mommy to- Emerson Roger born July 28, 2004 at 4:11 am 8lbs 7 oz, 20 1/2 inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 you know, my mom had a baby shower with all 5 of hers. they were thrown by different people and groups, etc. i say let the friends throw it, worse comes to worse, you send out invites and the family doesn't show, its up to them, but if your friends want to, then go for it...it's up to you... aka mom2ben99 (jennilee75@...) Kay Independent Beauty Consultant http://www.marykay.com/koopmans I have all your summer care needs...tanning lotion, sunblock, even sunblock for your lips, get yours today! Baby Shower Question I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child. My daughter will be a little over 4 years old when the baby is born. I have several friends who are wanting to plan a baby shower for the new baby. But my family has NEVER done the shower thing for the 2nd...My friends are telling me I am being old fashioned...So I am coming to my " Support " For answers...What do you gals think??? HELP!! I dont want to see ungratious (spelled wrong i know) but I dont want people to think I am being greedy at the same time by having a shower for the 2nd baby... Thanks in Advance, I am anxious to hear yalls opinions.... Crystal Lap Rny 11/18/03 365/220 Pre Preg./165-175 goal Go on 8/24 for u/s to find out due date!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 crystal typically as i have seen it, people have showers for all their babys usually the first one is the biggest one but even with baby 2,3 or more they have a small gathering with gifts i think u should go with it and do what makes you happiest i say have a baby shower if they want to throw one and enjoy!! > I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child. My daughter will be a little over > 4 years old when the baby is born. I have several friends who are wanting to > plan a baby shower for the new baby. But my family has NEVER done the > shower thing for the 2nd...My friends are telling me I am being old fashioned...So > I am coming to my " Support " For answers...What do you gals think??? > HELP!! I dont want to see ungratious (spelled wrong i know) but I dont want > people to think I am being greedy at the same time by having a shower for the > 2nd baby... > Thanks in Advance, > I am anxious to hear yalls opinions.... > Crystal > Lap Rny > 11/18/03 > 365/220 Pre Preg./165-175 goal > Go on 8/24 for u/s to find out due date!!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Showers are fun for the mother to be as well as the attendees. If they want to give you a shower so be it everybody will have a good time and it is rewarding to give gifts to others. Anybody who does not agree to a shower for a second baby need not come. I think every baby deserves some new things - not just hand me downs (unless that is all you have in your budget - I'm certainly not putting down hand me downs) What a better way to make this brand new life special than a shower just for him or her? Have fun with it and like I said if anybody disagrees they certainly are not required to come. - Diane > I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child. My daughter will be a little over > 4 years old when the baby is born. I have several friends who are wanting to > plan a baby shower for the new baby. But my family has NEVER done the > shower thing for the 2nd...My friends are telling me I am being old fashioned...So > I am coming to my " Support " For answers...What do you gals think??? > HELP!! I dont want to see ungratious (spelled wrong i know) but I dont want > people to think I am being greedy at the same time by having a shower for the > 2nd baby... > Thanks in Advance, > I am anxious to hear yalls opinions.... > Crystal > Lap Rny > 11/18/03 > 365/220 Pre Preg./165-175 goal > Go on 8/24 for u/s to find out due date!!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 > I am currently pregnant with my 2nd child. My daughter will be a little over > 4 years old when the baby is born. I have several friends who are wanting to > plan a baby shower for the new baby. But my family has NEVER done the > shower thing for the 2nd...My friends are telling me I am being old fashioned...So > I am coming to my " Support " For answers...What do you gals think??? > HELP!! I dont want to see ungratious (spelled wrong i know) but I dont want > people to think I am being greedy at the same time by having a shower for the > 2nd baby... > Thanks in Advance, > I am anxious to hear yalls opinions.... > Crystal > Lap Rny > 11/18/03 > 365/220 Pre Preg./165-175 goal > Go on 8/24 for u/s to find out due date!!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 I'm in the same boat - but my son is 6. My in-laws didn't let ONE day pass after hearing the news...they came to me with plans in place. My situation is a different one. This is my husband's first (he's my 2nd husband) and my in-laws first grandchild too. Anyhow, I don't think it matters whether your child is four or ten...a baby brings excitement and happiness. Years in between babies mean new technology, new friends and new ideas. If someone cannot understand why you're having a shower...that's their problem. Just my two cents... in Detroit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 I'm in the same boat - but my son is 6. My in-laws didn't let ONE day pass after hearing the news...they came to me with plans in place. My situation is a different one. This is my husband's first (he's my 2nd husband) and my in-laws first grandchild too. Anyhow, I don't think it matters whether your child is four or ten...a baby brings excitement and happiness. Years in between babies mean new technology, new friends and new ideas. If someone cannot understand why you're having a shower...that's their problem. Just my two cents... in Detroit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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