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Baby Shower
Asked by E.A. from Chicago
on August 14, 2010
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My son is almost 5 (in oct). I am 4 months pregnant now. My question is I don't know to buy stuff I need or wait to see if I will get a baby shower.
Do people nor...
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- In my honest opinion, it is your child so you need to provide the things that baby needs and not wait on others to give to you. You older child is only five years old....
- I would formulate a list, perhaps even make a registry on Amazon.com. I have done that to remind myself of the specific items I need or want. Give yourself time to do ...
- One shower is usually it and its for the first baby. I wouldnt expect another shower nor would i say yes if someone wanted to throw one. Thats kinda tacky. Just buy...
Baby Shower
Asked by L.S. from Las Vegas
on August 10, 2012
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So we are expecting baby #3 on Jan 17th or around there. Since we already have a boy and a girl and have almost everything-so I have a question? My friend wants to hav...
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- I would personally have a "meet the baby" very low key & casual get together after the fact, not even mentioning gifts. I think referring to, asking for, or suggestin...
- Word it as a Diaper & Essentials shower - I just did one for my sister a few months ago. They can find cute little poems about it online if they google it. & about the...
- I think it's very tacky to have a shower for a second or third baby. I had a third baby after we'd gotten rid of most of our stuff, and guess what? We bought new stu...
Baby Shower?
Asked by D.G. from Jacksonville
on November 19, 2010
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Well I'm having my 3 baby but 1st little girl(YAY!). The thing is I want a baby shower for her but a small and enexpensive one at home. I love lavander/lilac for color...
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- I think it is kind of tacky that you are hosting your own shower. I would just do a small get together and not call it a shower. Showers are suppose to be given for ...
- Since you're doing it yourself, maybe you should wait until after baby is born and not call it a shower. But as far as themes, that should be easy! Check out a party...
- I agree with those who say you shouldn't throw your own shower...plus traditionaly you only get a shower for the first...to welcome you into mother hood
Baby Shower
Asked by K.W. from Los Angeles
on May 12, 2010
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I'd appreciate suggestions for a fun baby shower activity or game. I'm throwing a shower for my friend, but the trouble is that most people coming do not know any of ...
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- i have gone to a couple baby showers i have seen an played a couple of games that i think are fun.So take a look at these and see what you think?If you need some more ...
- "Mystery" games are popular at showers. You can do one or both: 1. Mystery diaper- have an assortment of disposable diapers and smear a variety of food items in ...
- Hi K.! I was actually anti-games for my own shower but I did agree to a few things that me and my guests enjoyed. First, I made a list of my choice of baby names and t...
Planning a Baby Shower for My Brother's Girlfriend?
Asked by A.K. from Milwaukee
on October 11, 2009
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My youngest brother and his girlfriend, who live together, are expecting in February. What is the proper etiquette for shower-planning? She will be having two showers-...
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- I would say to include your mom but let her know that you are including all of the family. It will be up to the individual family member to choose whether they want t...
- I celebrate your intention of staying neutral and being supportive. Stay clear about what's important to you, and make your other decisions around that. With all the...
- I agree with many of the other posters, be the bigger person, and throw a beautiful shower, AND invite the WHOLE family. Your example could be the very thing needed t...
Baby Shower
Asked by V.S. from Kansas City
on July 21, 2012
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Ive been looking around for some affordable venues to have a baby shower, does anyone have any suggestions. I was leaving it up to my husband and mother-in-law and my ...
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- Is this a baby shower for you or for someone else? I would try looking at community centers near you. You can rent a room for pretty cheap and then just bring in a...
- Hello, I would check with your church and or friend's church. Also, apartment complex's and/or a neighborhood clubhouse. Sometimes a depost is required and all or ha...
- I hope you aren't throwing yourself a shower. You did not mention who it was for. We had a party at our local community center and it was $30 for three hours. Check ...
Baby Shower
Asked by P.K. from New York
on April 21, 2012
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My brain is fried this evening. A quick question. I am having a baby shower for my wonderful daughter in law. Have everything
under control. Just had a thought. ...
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- Corsages are for proms.
- I think that would be very nice, as one does not have many opportunities in life to wear a corsage. You are a very kind and considerate MIL. Congratulations on your ne...
- I didn't have a corsage at mine...of course, that's the only one I've ever been to so I don't really know!! :) I personally wouldn't want some itchy flowers on my wr...
Baby Shower
Asked by G.P. from Chicago
on September 10, 2009
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I have a 7 year old son and a 2 year old son. I had two miscarriges in between them. I also had another miscarriage last year, but I am now pregnant and about 9 week...
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- I would tell them you don't want a shower before the baby is born. If they want to hold a little family celebration for you after the baby is born that would be more a...
- I would not be offended by this. They want to throw a shower for you since you have all boy items. they want to help you gather girl (read pink here lol) items. i d...
- Good luck on your pregnancy & congratulations! I wish you the best. I think it's fine to have a shower for a girl. The primary reason is b/c mom doesn't have girl t...
Help on Planning a Baby Shower
Asked by N.F. from Boston
on February 26, 2008
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Ok ladies you have been a lot of help to me in the past so here it goes agaon. My mother-in-law is plannign a shower for her son and her girlfriend. She is only planni...
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- We had a great small shower for a friend at Fin's in Salem, MA. 21 people. We were seated upstairs in a private room that is really pretty. The food was great and it ...
- Hi N.: I have a small restaurant called Cafe Capri, located in Reading Mass, right off of 128. My husband said if you have it on a Sunday between the hours of 12-4...
- The Hillview Country Club in North Reading has a space in its lower level (same level as its pub) where they do smaller functions -I've seen some about that size - the...
Planning a Baby Shower for a Mother of 5 with Both Women and Men Attending.....
Asked by N.M. from Scranton
on February 2, 2007
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Hi am helping my sister in law plan a baby shower for a friend of hers, we know she wants to have men and women present with a mexican menu. And it's a BOY. There will...
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- I love the baby bottle game(as the first post suggested). That being said, I think that getting a book(journal) and having everyone put words of wisdom and advice for ...
- My cousins threw me the best baby shower! I told them what I wanted and did have something to do with planning, but they took care ofthe rest. I had about 100 people...
- I found this on babyshower.com Mexican Fiesta contributed by Ericka Edwards My friend was having her third baby so we wanted to do something different than her ...
