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Having another baby shower?!
Added: 1040 days ago.
Added by: secondandexcited
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


Alright...so here is a tough one. This is my 2nd pregnancy within a short period of time. My daughter just turned 1 and I`m 29 weeks pregnant right now. I got home from work yesterday and in my mailbox was an invitation to my baby shower...MINE! I knew that my step-mom, mom, and sis were going to do something small, but comes to find out they are inviting ever female on their sides as well as my DH`s mom, sister and SIL. I just had a baby shower last february. We are having another girl and I alreayd have everything. I feel weird about having another shower bc I don`t need or want anything. Not to mention that my SIL is due ONE WEEK before me and I know nobody is throwing her a shower (it`s her 3rd child but her youngest right now is 7!) What should I do? I don`t want to seem ungreatful, but at the same time I don`t want all the gifts. Would it be okay to ask people to NOT bring a gift??? I`d be happy if everyone just got together for the brunch!

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wisfarmgirl - 1038 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Very thoughtful of you to offer people brunch w/o having to bring a gift. But some people really enjoy "showering" those they love with gifts. You could always explain to people that its a "diaper party" b/c you will certainly need those and diaper cream, etc. Could throw a shower for your SIL, or help coordiate one? Take care.

jinx-marcell - 1040 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) A joint shower sounds like a great idea. Also, for the people who might feel disatisfied with not getting you anything, you could always ask for diapers and wipes since unless you're using cloth diapers I doubt you plan to recycle those... :)

secondandexcited - 1040 days ago WOW!!! that's a great idea ladies!!! I think I might do that, suggesting that she gets the gifts :o) That makes me feel more comfortable about having it

Its-Chelle - 1040 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) yeah i think a joint shower would be nice and just ask if they wouldnt mind giving the items to her instead, since you dont need anything..and let them know how grateful and appreciative you are, its a blessing but i wouldnt feel right either having another shower thrown for me when my own sil isnt even getting one. hopefully they will work with you on this and make it a wonderful time for all..have fun! i hope it all turns out

emma32uk - 1040 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i would speak to your step mom and suggest that you and your sister in law have a joint baby shower, it will take the preasure off you a bit and also give you SIL something to look forward to as she isnt having one of her own. also if theres nothing you want or need, why not ask your step mum to suggest that you have a little trust fund set up for your baby. i dont really know how they work and i have never been to a baby shower (im in the uk). hope this helps lol. xxx