Okay, my work is giving me a shower...but who throws it for my family and friends? It won't be any of my friends because I only have a couple that live far off. Can my mother give me one? She says it's not her job (she never was the social type) Or can I throw one for myself and invite my family and friends? Not trying to sound selfish but I kinda need one to help out with all that is needed with a new baby. Plus it would be fun to have everyone together for a few social hours as well (I don't get out much). So what's the deal?
2007-02-13 01:21:48 · 9 answers · asked by boz4425 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Anyone can throw a baby shower except for the person that it's being thrown for.
2007-02-13 01:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually your mom or mom in-law will want to throw one for you. I'm only 9 weeks and my aunts are all ready fighting over which side of the family they want to throw a shower for me. Since i have a huge family its usually splited in 3 showers. One for my grandpa's side, then one for my grandma's side and then one from work. How far along are you? Usually the baby shower will be thrown 1 to 1 1/2 months before your due. I went to a baby shower last weekend and the girl was due March 15.
2007-02-13 01:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by damacios_gurl_20 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is VERY tacky to give yourself a babyshower. People will view this as you just trying to get free stuff (which honestly is what it kind of sounds like). It would be in even more poor taste to throw yourself a babyshower AND tell people you are registered somewhere. Someone else REALLY needs to throw the shower. A sister, friend, relative, maybe a close co worker? People will most likely not show up to a shower you throw yourself. Besides, it would be very difficult to host the shower AND be the guest of honor. Who would run the show? Who would write down the names and gifts recieved so that proper thank you notes could be sent? Who would serve the cake? Judge the winners of the games? Sorry. Good luck.
2007-02-13 01:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by autumnofserenity@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
anyone can throw you a baby shower and I cant believe your mom doesnt want to. any one of your relatives or friends can throw you one. and if YOU want to throw one for youself go right ahead. but you can just tell everyone it is juat a get together to celebrate the baby. you know all of your relatives will bring presents. do you have a grandma or a friend of the family that would wanna help? maybe you have a friend from work that will help you throw one for your family and friends. Babies are a time for celebration so I am sure anyone will be happy to help you. congrats!
2007-02-13 01:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by gigi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My mom had mine, but she felt uncomfortable. Our parents come from the age where siblings, cousins or friends used to throw them. They often feel that it's socially not right for them to do it, but in this day and age I don't think it matters.
If she is really uncomfortable, do you have a sister you can ask or how about your mother-in-law or sister in law? If your not married, how's the relationship with the baby's father's family, maybe someone from there?
2007-02-13 01:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, her mom, sisters or best friends should have thrown one. If you have lots of family/friends and one large one would have been too much than a sister in law or mother in law could have thrown one for that side of the family. Did your side of the family come/were they invited to the shower? If they weren't invited, they might feel snubbed too. Two separate showers, one for each side of the family is common.
2016-05-24 05:05:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If no one is willing to throw one for you, then throw it for yourself! You totally deserve a shower! If you feel weird about it then ask your mom if you can put her name on the invite (or one of your friends). Anyway, the whole purpose of a shower to get presents (duh...shower you with gifts...) The shower traditionally is for first time mothers to get them set up and ready for the upcoming baby. Congratulations!
2007-02-13 01:34:20 · answer #7 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Anyone can have a shower for you. Have one for yourself no body has to know you throwed your own shower. I know people who hosted their own house warming party. This day and time anything goes.
2007-02-13 03:00:06 · answer #8 · answered by gigischildcare 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Goodness i need this answer too. it doesn't really seem like nayone is really tryin to talk about it. throw one yourself. if you have noone to throw it for you then throw it yourself
2007-02-13 01:25:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋