My first child is now 8 years old and I have given everything to other people between his shower and now. I thought you were only supposed to have one for your first born. But my sister is saying that since its been so long that I should have another one.
2006-08-03 03:03:03 · 48 answers · asked by MamaX2 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
No, i think it be a great escape and lot's of fun. It's a new baby, so of course it should be treated to a baby shower, though he'll be in your belly but nontheless still deserving. Have fun.
2006-08-03 03:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by Enterrador 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I had a baby shower for both of my kids. I think it is ok to have one for each child. Each child deserves to get thier own things regardless of how long it has been since the first one. My two were only 15 months apart. My kids are 17 and 18 and even then I did not hear that you were only suppose to have one.
2006-08-03 03:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by heavenescence 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people I know all agree that it's very O.K. to have a second shower when the 2 kids are far apart in age like yours are. Especially since after that long most people don't still have their baby stuff.
I'm really glad you asked the question because I am having my second 3 years after my first and I don't know if I should expect another shower or accept it if it is offered...although I need boy stuff because my first was a girl. So, your answers have been so helpful. Thanks for asking the question.
2006-08-03 03:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by JordanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have that second shower! And don't forget your first child; you can give them a sibling shower and invite some of their friends "I Am The Big Brother Now" we did this for our Son. He was over the moon about it and yes even the other boys liked pinning the diapers on the dolls (they did get a little gross but they are boys). Ages 5 & 6 at time of party. was a great time 7 years later we (guest included) still talk about it.
2006-08-03 03:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by bithynia101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in MY opinion it is in bad taste to EVER host your OWN shower of any kind. I have 2 children. When my mother was trying to give me a shower I felt funny about participating in the planning because I didn't want to be asking for gifts. Now if someone decides to throw you a second shower that isn't something you can control. Being that your children are so far apart in age I don't think it would inappropriate to have one, as long as your sister is throwing it for you.
2006-08-03 03:27:29 · answer #5 · answered by melodi_jean_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister and i are 5 years apart, i can remember when she was born, being at the baby shower. i know my mom had a baby shower for me.
but that was a long time ago. i'm 24 now. i dont think it would be inappropriate to have a 2nd shower. go for it!
2006-08-03 03:08:02 · answer #6 · answered by ASLotaku 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't see anything wrong with that now dear. now if you ask me though 2 or 3 little ones is in good taste but after that you might as well be having a litter. some people on the block where i live just keep spittin them out like gumballs. soon you've got all these kids running here and there and nobody even knows whose is whose anymore. i tell you in my day foreplay lasted about 3 years so you didn't have any worries there... no siree!
2006-08-03 05:57:50 · answer #7 · answered by Ruby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont think there is any etiquette for 2nd pregnancy babyshowers but even if so then heck yeah go for it and have another one...one of the hardest things your 2nd born child will have to face (especially if same sex as first born) is the hand-me-down syndrome...so start him/her off right and get some new clothes,pram, etc
2006-08-03 03:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by panda64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby Showers are not just for your first born child, they are always appropriate anytime a new baby is on the way. Have fun, I have never heard of such a rule. Everyone I know is thrown a shower for every pregnancy. It is a fun way to welcome baby into the world.
2006-08-03 03:09:42 · answer #9 · answered by Kyanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I had one because my friends were not present at the first baby shower so they threw me another one and there was only 3 yrs between my children. You may have some snooty etiquette hounds who won't show because it's not proper but if that is the way they want to be you are better off without them anyway. Have fun, congrats.
2006-08-03 03:07:37 · answer #10 · answered by curiosity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baby shower is to celebrate the birth of a child regardless of it being the first or fifth child . That would be like saying to your second child that they're not gonna have a birthday party cause their older sibling has them. Its OK have that baby shower. Celebrate your new addition ;and CONGRATULATIONS
2006-08-03 03:10:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋