I am expecting my son in March. My daughter will be 23 months old when he is born. I was wondering if it would be wrong to have another shower for my son. I don't need major baby items like bottles, car set, bouncher, highchair things like that. Just blue things. The baby is a dinferent sex and I need boy clothes and toys, and some nursery stuff. We don't have alot of money so would it be so wrong to have a shower with very close friends and family? I don't want seem rude or greedy, but it would help us out a lot!!!
2006-10-29 12:05:37 · 19 answers · asked by laura f 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I HAD TO ADD THIS DUE TO A COUPLE OF RUDE PEOPLE: If you are going to be rude, please don't answer. It is a yes or no question you don't have to say things about me being poor or suggest I don't have kids if I don't have money. I will love my children if I have money or not and that is what really matters! And if anyone has ever had kids you know it doesn't matter how much money in the world you have they still require a lot!!! Thanks to everyone that has been really nice!
2006-10-29 12:39:12 · update #1
Funny you ask this... I just posted a question the other day needing details on the 4th baby shower I was throwing for a friend. All of this to say....DO YOU! If you want a baby shower and someone is willing to throw you one.... have at it!
The babies are a different sex so I'm sure it will be understandable that things are needed. Those that think it is tacky just won't be there. Screw 'em!
Have fun and congrats!
2006-10-29 12:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by 444 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its OK to have a shower for your second cuz it's a different sex and entirely appropriate. In fact, my best friend just had her second baby shower to celebrate the arrival (of another sex). Besides, gift certificates and such always help with the necessities (diapers, formula, etc.) because money gets tighter when the family grows right? Do it.
2006-10-29 20:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by LetMeBe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, baby showers are for first-time moms, just to give them a step up.
If you're on a tight budget, there are many nice things at thrift shops and such - in fact, they often have new clothing that was overbought for stores. Your family and friends will help you out with gifts when the baby is born, too. Wish you luck and congrats!
2006-10-29 21:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think as long as the baby is a different sex then it is perfectally ok...if you were to have a girl then i wouldnt. But alot of people have baby showers for their second baby if they are a different sex. I say go right ahead.
2006-10-29 20:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by carla h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its fine, I dont have children myself but I am not offended when I am invited to a baby shower for a second child : ) I wouldnt have the shower myself, but a friend or someone throwing it for you is a wonderful idea : )
2006-10-29 20:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by mollylollypop 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i had a shower with my second child it was a girl and my first was a boy, i say yeah it is fine , and i think that the friends and family members that really care would offer to have you one since you are having a second baby and it is a different sex than the first. BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR NEW ADDITION!!
2006-10-29 20:11:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if your first was not so young still I would say it's ok but being that she is very young, I wouldn't have one..That's just my personal opinion..I had a second baby shower but my first is 10 years old..My second is 6months old..If you have good friends they would still buy you gifts without having a shower and usually peopel bring the baby a gift when born..Congrats on your second..
2006-10-29 21:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by Strawberry 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, according to an etiquette guide (sorry, i don't remember the name) i consulted when my co-workers offered to throw a shower for 3rd baby. The rules are only that you & your immediate family are not the ones throwing the shower.
2006-10-29 20:13:45 · answer #8 · answered by lee_anne301 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every baby or new born into a family is a joy. You should have another baby shower to celebrate this joy to with your friends and families.
Go for it.
:-)
2006-10-29 20:14:30 · answer #9 · answered by Xanadu loves you 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are still entitled to a baby shower. It may not be your first baby, but it's another precious life! It's perfectly fine. Congrats and God bless!
2006-10-29 21:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by d4cav_dragoons_wife84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋