I have a 9 month old son and I am 23 weeks pregnant with another son. I live 1300 miles from my family and friends and I dont know too many people where I live now...and the people I do know here are guys that my husband works with. I thought about making a gift registry at walmart/target bc there are alot of things that I need and cant really afford at the moment but Im not sure if I should even worry about it. I wanted to have a small baby shower bc there were alot of things I need and cant afford right now but Im having another boy and I would think most people would think its not necessary. Should I have a small baby shower here and hope my friends and family back home can help out with baby stuff or just make the registry and not worry about the baby shower?
2006-08-13 04:34:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
make some of your own friends and yes you should have one
2006-08-13 04:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you cannot host your own baby shower - that is like a "gimmie" for gifts. If family or friends want to host one, that is a completely different story, although in most areas of the country, people only get a shower or showers for the first baby...under the assumption that you could use all of the things that you got the first time for any future children. I would say that you could go ahead and make the registry and tell people about it ONLY if they ask, but otherwise, you are on your own.
2006-08-13 04:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Penn State Princess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am 36 weeks pregnant with my second girl my first girl is only 14 months old but i wasn't planning on having another baby so soon so i sold and gave away alot of my first daughters things that she couldn't use anymore i've always heard that you don't have a baby shower with 2nd or subsequent pregnancies but i feel as though every baby should be celebrated in some form or fashion whether it is a luncheon or get together my mother in law and close friend insisted on throwing me a baby shower this go round and i didn't figure it would have a good turn out but more people showed up to this baby shower than the first and the baby shower with my first daughter was huge as it was so needless to say i was very suprised i think you should go ahead and have one especially if you don't have and can't afford alot of things i think you'll be suprised on what kind of turn out you have people loooooove babies!
2006-08-13 05:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by tiffany b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make the registry...
I don't think you should have a shower. There are very few baby things that you absolutely need. I mean car seat, diapers, soaps, and a few onsies will do, other than that....you should have all that you need.
Those things like stollers, cribs, changing tables, excess clothing, etc etc are just luxury and not really needed items. I guess you should know this though from the first baby.
2006-08-13 04:42:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell friends and family member ya want a shower because ya need a few things not clothes and the stuff you have but other stuff and ask one of them to put on a shower for you. After all you're not suppose to plan your own shower.
2006-08-13 04:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sondra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Yes you should have a shower. Go to your church even if you haven't been there in a while and tell the priest what you need. Most churches have womens groups that will and would love to help you. Ask and explain your situation even if you have never attended the church. They will understand you have been caring for a baby. They may even be able to help you with other things.
2006-08-13 04:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by lona b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have a co-ed baby shower. most of the men I know would go to a baby shower because usually they have never been asked too! Also on the invites you could also include that they could bring other people. It's a perfect way to meet new people.
2006-08-13 04:47:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should invite ur friends and family and still have a baby shower. you can still get new things for the new baby and still use ur first son's things too. i think that every pregnant women should have a baby shower b/c you get things for the baby w/o even payin
2006-08-13 04:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by katlin. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for some big stuff, ask your parents, for some major little things ask the guys at home that you know that your husband works with, for just clothes and odds and ends, ask the other part of your family.
2006-08-13 04:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by Sweet Dreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is a suggestion they can buy gift cards from walmart and send them to you. i know how it feels i live 500 miles away from my family and friends too. and it sucks. i wish i wouldnt have ever moved from my momma. good luck hun and congrats.
2006-08-13 04:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by Crimson_Skies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think at that age they like baths, at least that's what I see in the commercials.
2006-08-13 04:45:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋