Now I cant go and I dont have many friends and family where I stay at. I dont want to go against the doctors advise. Any suggestions on how I can still have a long distance type of shower. I was thinking maybe people could ship gifts or giftcards. I was thinking I could just have one after the baby is born but I am cheated of all the goodies that people buy for you that you dont have to buy yourself when you have a baby shower. Also I didnt want everyone breathing down my newborn baby's neck. :-) All suggestions welcome. Thank you in advance.
2006-11-16 07:37:15 · 11 answers · asked by lickonsumhonee 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am not going to travel period, I want ideas on a long distance type shower.
2006-11-16 08:15:22 · update #1
I would listen to the dr. advice. you dont want to risk going into labor or something while out of town. The best idea is the gift cards, that way you dont get a lot of doubles and crap you dont want/need and you can just pick out whatever you'd like. As the mother of a newborn, trust me-- they will come in handy for diapers and other expensive baby things!
2006-11-16 07:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by gofaulk28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for ya.... I am 27 weeks and not permitted to leave my couch PERIOD! This is what I would do.... go with what the doc says, your health and baby's health are more important. Then, have whoever is hosting your shower ask if they will ship stuff to you. Small things shouldn't cost more than a few bucks to ship. If that doesn't work out, have your shower right after the baby is born. People are gonna fawn over the baby anyway and most should respect it if you want to "out the baby down for a nap" during the shower. I do not think you are being selfish, every new mom deserves a baby shower. Good luck!
2006-11-16 08:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Register the gifts on an online source, like Target or Bed Bath & Beyond. You could pick out the items at a local branch and your friends back home can simply log on to the site, type in your name and find the list that you have compiled. They can purchase online and are even given the option to have the product delivered straight to you after their online purchase. This way, you will have all the necessary goodies before your little bundle comes along. And then after the birth, you can have the party. The presence of your newborn baby will make that belated party all the more exciting for your friends/family & guests.
2006-11-16 07:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Joanna Craig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How far away from Chicago do you live? I was kind of in the same predicament. I lived in NC and then moved to Florida. My shower was planned to be in NC and I drove there for 14 hours straight while I was 26 weeks.
If you are talking about flying, I dont know what the limit on how pregnant you can be is, but I know a lot of people who fly up until right close to the end...but as far as flying goes, I would listen to the doctor. If not the doctor you have, ask some more doctors to see if you get pretty much the same answer.
2006-11-16 08:00:22 · answer #4 · answered by Barbi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest having hte party via web-cam. Set up a web-cam at your house, and the person's house in Chicago who will host the shower. then each person gets to sit in front of the computer, say a special message to you, and then open her gift on the computer so you can see it, and they can see your reaction. After the shower, you would have them ship the items to you, or even better if someone is going ot come down to see you/be there for hte labor (a mom, sister, etc) they could just bring all of the gifts then. The people at the shower can still have refreshments and play games...you would just have to alter the games a little so you could play too. It might be a litle more work to get it set up, but you would get to see everyone who cares about you and they would get the oportunity to pick out something special for you and the baby instead of buying a gift card and just mailing it.
2006-11-16 08:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by chubbiecheeks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, follow your doctor's advise for one. No sense in jeopardizing yourself or baby for the sake of a few gifts. I guess one way would be to ask for presentation style cards sent to you - although I wouldn't do this myself, I think it's a little tacky. I see no problem having an after-birth shower. I was given one a month after my son was born and loved it. You still get some goodies, although just seeing my friends and family after being cooped up for a month was present enough, and you'll find that you won't mind others holding and cooing over baby - you'll enjoy the break.
2006-11-16 07:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to listen to the doctor. You need to have a healthy baby not all the "goodies". It is too bad you didnt get to have all your friends near but it is too late now to even think about that
See if any of your friends can come visit you and you can have a weekend of fun and giggling.
2006-11-16 07:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by spider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must be something wrong for such early flight restrictions. Usually it's after 37weeks. I wouls wait at least a few weeks before having a party with the baby.. people carry germs- you don't want the baby sick!
2006-11-16 07:41:12 · answer #8 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you at high risk for preterm labor? They only say that so you won't have a baby on the plane or be stuck in a different town. IF you have no signs of impending labor, it really isnt a huge deal.
Good luck to you!!
2006-11-16 07:41:42 · answer #9 · answered by Lady Scientist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do is listen to what your doc says.
2006-11-16 07:39:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋