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Celebration for Upcoming Birth of 3Rd Child?
You can host it and everyone gets a chance to meet baby but it isn't a shower so no one will feel pressured to bring gifts. Helpful? Yes | No Save This ...
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- I would just host it myself. Call it a football potluck shower. Have your friends bring a dish. If there are lots of leftovers, freeze some for when you don't feel l...
- H.: Every baby should be celebrated regardless of the economy. I agree with hosting a "sip and see" after the baby is born in San Antonio. That way you control ...
- First...Congratulations! I think in no way are you being a brat or silly or selfish!!! Every child is a blessing and a miracle and should be celebrated. It seems ...
How Do You Feel About a Baby Shower for 2Nd, 3Rd, 4Th, Pregnancy?
I don't think a baby shower is just to get gifts, but also to celebrate the pregnancy and impending birth. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? Yes | No Save ...
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- Is she having a child of the opposite sex? I can see having a baby shower if that's the case. I'm from the old school and I think only a shower for the 1st child is ap...
- If she is with the same person who fathered her 1st child then NO, that is being greedy. You just don't do that and it's not very nice to ask for another shower.
- Normally it is appropriate to have a shower with just the 1st child. I think there are times when having one with the second should be o.k.. For instance if there ar...
To Have a 2Nd Baby Shower or Not?
Some people think it's tacky to have another shower, but I think it's tacky to begrudge a party and/or gift to a new baby no matter what the birth order! ...
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- I think typically there's no shower for the 2nd baby. BUT since you are having twins, I'm sure people will realize how much more stuff you're going to need and I don't...
- My sister went through this and at the time, I couldn't believe there was a second shower; her boys were less than 2 yearhs apart. But when I realized the women who t...
- Hi A., I have twins, and I absolutely advise having another baby shower. You're not being greedy. You are giving people the opportunity to celebrate and rejoice wit...
1St Birthday Party, Is It Okay to Say "No Gifts"
No one shold be offended by that at all, even if they still shower him with toys . .... Please No Gifts for Baby's birthdayAny Ideas for Inexpensive Birthday ...
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- We had the same dilema last year when my son turned 9 so what we did was on the invitation we said in lieu of gifts that he wanted a donation to the animal shelter mad...
- I wouldn't bother saying anything. People are going to bring gifts. They don't want to do stuff like donate to college funds when the kids are young and so much fun ...
- I've learned in the last five years that some people listen to such requests and others don't. So, if I have a request I only tell it to those people who will listen. ...
Baby Shower or Not
Nov 7, 2009 ... A baby shower is a celebration of the newest family member to be. Instead of baby gifts. Maybe favorite books of people's childhood. ...
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- I felt the same way with my first child. My in-laws threw a "Daddy's Little Girl" shower instead. The guys had to participate in all the games while the girls (and m...
- Don't throw a baby shower or any other social event if the mother-to-be doesn't want one. Maybe she is very uncomfortable in social situations or has some difficulty s...
- I like what SB said! Maybe have a get together instead of a traditional shower, without all the games and such. I had 2 showers with my DS, but with this pregnancy I...
"No Gifts, Please"
All you would do is write please no gifts. Baby has enough or some such explaination. A college fund sounds like a great idea if your family usually spends ...
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- I would probably say one of the following: NO GIFTS PLEASE! IF YOU INSIST ON A GIFT, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO JANE'S COLLEGE FUND NO GIFTS PLEASE! IF YOU MUST...
- Hi M.! My company www.worldwidechild.com currently plants a tree with every purchase and has had great success with Trees for the Future, a Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Or...
- I think that is a AWESON idea. I would just be really honest about it. I don't think anybody would be offended =) MAYBE SAY 'NO GIFTS PLEASE BUT ANY DONATIONS TO OU...
Alternatives to Baby Shower Games
Read all 20 responses: "I am planning my first baby shower ever for the end of this month ... Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share .... We made my hubby and brother the judges and gave gifts to the most creative. ...
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- My Neice's shower they set a timer for 5-10 or 15 mins and whos ever gift she was opening got a gift. And for any leftover gifts or the door prizes they had everyone ...
- Hello I game I play at all of those type of events use fake money you can get some off the internet copy on colored paper the theme colors of the party. Pass out a ce...
- Have everyone write advice to the mom or a message to the little one, on cards or cute paper that you provide then put it all in a scrapbook or pretty box.
Adoption Baby Shower
A new baby is a gift. Many of her friends already no of this occasion and should be aware of the event. So a shower as a baby shower is great. ...
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- I have a friend who just adopted a 9 yr old. Each member of the party was instructed on the invite to bring a silk gerber daisy. They took the flowers and made it in...
- My friends threw me a shower just before we adopted our twin boys. What made it special for me was that they did not treat it as if it were any different than a showe...
- A new baby is a gift. Many of her friends already no of this occasion and should be aware of the event. So a shower as a baby shower is great. The fact that she did no...
Advice/Suggestion On Baby Shower Gifts
Another great shower gift would be a "Mom" basket-with stuff for during labor, or for after the baby comes. I hope this helps. Have fun!! Helpful? Yes | No ...
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- How about a book that was a particular favorite of your son's?
- This was the best present i have given at a baby shower....Baby Detergent and dye/fragrance free dryer sheets. Its not expencive but all mothers now you have to have i...
- I was in the same boat not too long ago. I decided to get a couple of coworkers in on the gift. I wanted to get them a picture package with a local photographer (We us...
Baby Shower Etiquette
On the invitte you could mention "no gifts but please bring one pack of diapers for the new baby girl" or a casserole shower where people bring a meal that ...
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- Its my understanding that a shower is for the baby. Celebrate the fact you are welcoming a little girl to your family!! You will need different things for your d...
- I have friends who are having a Baby Sprinkle for someone having thier second baby rather than a full shower. I'm not really sure what the difference is but I think i...
- J., To tell you the truth, I do not think you should have a second shower. I think maybe if immediate family members want to get you big ticket items thats fine, it...
