2006-12-06 05:40:51 · 14 answers · asked by carol91870 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Throwing a shower for yourself would be considered tacky. It can be at your home if you'd like, but it must be given by another.
2006-12-06 05:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This should never be a question you should have to ask yourself. As a breastfeeding mother people need to learn to respect the fact that your baby is entitled to recieve the best possbile nourishment from his/her mother and also understand that babies commonly get nipple confusion, making the switch between breast to bottle almost impossible. You may want to consult with your sister in law first to find out her feelings on this situation. Most people would not have a problem in this scenario but every now and then you get one weird and ridiculous, not to mention spoiled, individual who want's nothing more than your individual attention focused on them. I went through a similar situation not long ago with my sister in law; she was getting married and basically told me everything that I have just shared with you. No big deal though, take a guess as to who did not recieve a wedding gift? I do not go any place that my children are not welcome, and it is my right to breastfeed when ever and where ever I want to. I will not be run by anyones silly rules or guidlines they feel I should follow for their own personal selfishness. Either way, I think the message came through loud and clear and there are no hard feelings from my sister and law. I have my beliefs and she has hers. The best way to handle this is to first know exactly how you SIL feels about your baby being there and then you will know exactly how to handle the situation. Even if she doesn''t think that it would be such a good idea, you can always send her a gift once the baby is born with your congrat's! Hope this helps.
2016-05-23 01:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recruit a friend to "host" the shower at your home. It really looks bad to do it yourself. It isn't a given that you will get presents from others for having a baby.
You CAN host a celebration for your own child. Just explain that it isn't a gift giving type thing, but just a party to celebrate a new life because you're pretty happy about it.
2006-12-06 05:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of anyone hosting their own shower. Typically, friends, co-workers and family host the shower.
2006-12-06 05:43:34 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't proper etiquette if that's what you're asking. The shower should be hosted by your mother, mother-in-law, sister, other family member, or nonrelative group such as co-workers or church group. Also, you shouldn't ask someone to give you a baby shower. It would be ok to have a welcome home baby party after baby arrives.
2006-12-06 05:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's poor etiquette. You're basically soliciting gifts for yourself. Even though everyone expects to go to a baby shower for a firstborn, it should be someone else hosting it. I think it's also considered poor etiquette for your mother to host it, but that might just be for bridal showers (although I personally think that one is fine).
2006-12-06 05:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by eli_star 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO! If you must have a baby shower, and have no other children, ask a friend to host it.
2006-12-06 05:49:35 · answer #7 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I didn't feel right about having a baby shower at all, but everyone kept asking about it. If no one would have thrown one, we wouldn't have had one at all. But it turns out, my family and friends are throwing me one and my co-workers are throwing me a separate one. I wouldn't host one for myself -- I already feel weird having someone host one for me.
2006-12-06 05:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by JoesWifee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know what do not listen to them if you really have no one else who will step up to do it for you then i say do it for your self because having a baby is expensive enough let alone having to buy everything at least this way you can plan it around your schedule and organize it the way you want it to be. some ppl can be so rude and i feel that if you want to go for it!!! good luck and best wishes on the new baby!!!!!!
2006-12-06 05:50:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am due tomarrow... my friend told me back in june that she was going to throw a shower for me at work in november and she never did she talked about it for a while but now nothing maybe she is waiting for afterwards so i can bring him with me i dont know i feel weird just asking her cause i dont feel like begging for free presents
so no i dont think it is right for you to throw a party for your self
2006-12-06 05:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by blackhairedbaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋