The whole baby shower topic

[Guest guest]

You said it perfectly. I think people forget that this is for the MOM and

BABY, NOT GIFTS. I had everything I needed for Emerson and did not need a shower

but was so pleased when I got one because I could sit back on the big porch

drinking my diet orange soda and visiting with my family and friends andt alk

about our kids and the baby coming. it ws really nice. I never got one for my

second daughter and if it were not for my friend Krista I would not have gotten

this one but they did throw me a big one when i finally got pregnant with the

twins after years of infertility and EVERYONE came. I would of loved one for

my second too since she was my only girl but just getting together with

everyone is so awesome and special to me. I ma having a BIG baptism party for

Emerson

so I can introduce him to all my hubbys Aunties and family. We have had them

with my others too and we have a big turnout and a gret BBQ on the lake and it

is great to see everyone we haven't seen in a while.

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.

[Guest guest]

Ok, I wasn't going to post on this, being that it's my first time

preggers.....but as I'm reading all the posts and opinions I decided to add

mine. I mean, I have been to a zillion baby showers, LOL.

Why on earth would it not be appropriate to have a baby shower for a second,

third, even tenth child?

Are these NOT all different little babies? Just because one came before the

other, does that make them any less special?

I think that it's silly to not have a shower after the first baby, the new baby

will need new stuff too, even with hand me downs. And gifts

nonwithstanding......showers are places to celebrate the impending birth, THE

most amazing miracle possible, and to celebrate the mother and make her feel a

bit special too. I have been to showers for second and third babies where mom

only registered for and got gifts under $15 (this was specified in the

invitations), and another shower where NO gifts were allowed, but it was a

fantastic lunch out in a rented room with the games, etc.

It's NOT about the gifts, it's about the celebration.

IMHO......anyone who has attitude towards a second shower would be removed from

the invited guest list. I wouldn't want people there who didn't want to

celebrate my baby.

C.

WLS 8/28/02

EDD 12/31/04

[Guest guest]

Well said, . My co-workers (of the past 7 years) are very

traditional & are insisting on throwing me a shower. Like they

INSISTED on a bridal shower 3 years ago.

There's nothing more joyous, miraculous, & amazing than a new life.

WlsMomma

And gifts nonwithstanding......showers are places to celebrate the

impending birth, THE most amazing miracle possible, and to celebrate

the mother and make her feel a bit special too. I have been to

showers for second and third babies where mom only registered for

and got gifts under $15 (this was specified in the invitations), and

another shower where NO gifts were allowed, but it was a fantastic

lunch out in a rented room with the games, etc.

>

> It's NOT about the gifts, it's about the celebration.

> IMHO......anyone who has attitude towards a second shower would be

removed from the invited guest list. I wouldn't want people there

who didn't want to celebrate my baby.

> C.

> WLS 8/28/02

> EDD 12/31/04

[Guest guest]

I only had a few friends send me gifts for my 3rd baby.. The only " baby

shower " I ever got. No one threw one for my first b/c it was twins and our DD

was ill and eventually stillborn, then for subsequent kiddos they weren't the

*1st* therefore didn't count :\ I always felt jipped.. I didn't want the

gifts.. I wanted the excitement and anticipation of our new arrival and didn't

get it! Never will.. this is my absolute LAST child!

,.,~@%@~.Joy

,.~@%@~,.

mom to my wiggle worms:

..--..--..--..--..--.

.. . .( " )) )) )) )) ) sesm

`--''---'---'---'--'

(1-9-99), Saralyn (12-15-99), Hunter (7/3/03) &

Makenna Ashleigh

due 9/20/2004

~@%@~.,.~@%@~,.,~@%@~.,.~@%@~,.,~@%@~,,

^i^Hannah^i^ b/s 1-9-99

[Guest guest]

,

I agree ditto ditto ditto what you said absolutely!

If someone wanted to come celebrate my babies impending birth (or

birth if the *party* is after delivery, then I dont care if I get a

gift or not.

The first child may be a girl, and the 2nd a boy. Who wants to

dress their boy in pink? (or their girl in blue?)

I'd venture to guess not too many!

I say everyone should have as many showers, parties and celebrations

as your heart desires!!

Sheila