2007-02-18 05:05:44 · 18 answers · asked by jpgrobinson 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Heck no, that's all the more reason too. By this time you've thrown out or given away all of your baby stuff and now you need lots more. Sign up for a registry and get goin. Congrats and good luck!
2007-02-18 05:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by cbrandi199 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean, its been 10 years since your last child?
The way I see it, each child is an individual, and deserves to be celebrated. Also, unless your babies are the same sex, and born in the same season, you will need all new clothes anyway. Not to mention all the stuff you run out of. Sure, you may have the basics, but there are still soooo many things you need, no matter how many previous children you have. I find it ridiculous and selfish that some people think a woman is only entitled to one baby shower a lifetime. Babies are individuals, and each one is a blessing. Now, if it were a crackhead welfare mama who just kept having babies to get more money from the government, I would say no way. But I'm sure thats not the case. I happily attend all my friends baby showers and bring gifts, no matter how many kids they may already have. Mommyhood is wonderful, but we could all use all the help and support we can get. Bring on the shower!
2007-02-18 05:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, every pregnancy deserves another baby shower. It's not just for the first baby. Besides, since it has been a 10-year gap, having your new baby wear your older child's baby clothes is not going to work very well, since it's all kind of outdated, and you can't have an un-chic baby, right?
No, you go ahead and have that baby shower. Both you and Baby deserve it.
2007-02-18 05:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's tough to say really....if you're throwing it for yourself, then yes- I think that's asking a little too much of people. If it's being thrown for you and the people involved are all really laid back- then I'd say it wouldn't be necessarily "wrong." A formal shower extravaganza would be too much- I personally feel that the baby shower is, while to help the mother with baby things, also celebrate her first pregnancy. But then again, people have weddings and then renew their vows and throw elaborate second parties so who's to say?!
It really depends on what angle you take- are you doing it for the gifts or to just get together with friends? If you are 'in need' of gifts, perhaps announcements once the baby is born would suffice and allow people to decide whether or not to send you gifts. I think a lot of people would probably say that it is wrong but personally if it's done tastefully and more in favor of a party to socialize rather than to collect gifts, it could be done.
Good luck!
2007-02-18 05:14:51 · answer #4 · answered by schmidtee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No - in fact it makes more sense than if your child was 1/2. I would think you probably dont have your baby things anymore and what you did have is probably well worn or out of date - I am sure carseats have been changed 23x since 1997! I know it is common to only have a shower for the 1st child but in this case I think another one is due!
2007-02-18 05:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by jillmarie2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh wow, troll alert. But! I'll answer anyway. First off, due to hormones in meat nowadays, girls can hit puberty at an extremely early age. I personally started wearing a bra when I was nine because I was already an A cup. This also can be due to genetics. Second, I have absolutely no idea whatsoever how wearing a bra relates to pre-teens getting pregnant. Maybe some delusioned mind could possibly say that wearing a bra could make a girl feel older, but, personally, all it did was make me pissed off that I had to wear a tight, constricting, piece of fabric around my chest so that it could keep me bound. In short, no, you're wrong.
2016-05-24 02:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Some women will complain about your shower, and these are the same crabby old drags who will find something to complain about no matter what... so they can choose not to attend if they feel strongly about it. In fact, it is reasonable to assume that you have gotten rid of most of your baby stuff after 10 years, and most of it would be outdated by now anyway. So if you want it, have it and enjoy it, and forget anyone who feels the need to comment about it.
2007-02-18 05:13:02 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Lucky♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My youngest was 11 years old, then I had another baby. Everyone knew I had nothing left for a new baby. They were just as generous as if it were my first. Any baby is cause for celebration. My family and friends were very generous and happy. I don't see where there would be any difference at all.
2007-02-18 05:11:53 · answer #8 · answered by Deborah B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if anything, it would be expected. I had another after an 8 year gap. There are so many new things and chances are, you don't have much left over from the previous child. Celebrate your new little one. (You could always use diapers if nothing else!!)
Good luck.
2007-02-18 05:09:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mom of 3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have the shower! safety standards change/ improve over such a large time span!
i'm pregnant with my 5th child and there is an 8 year time span between my youngest child and the one we are now expecting. SEVERAL of my friends offered to throw a shower and EVERYONE is really excited about this pregnancy. i'm CERTAIN that the same is true about you and your family and friends! CONGRATS on your new addition to the family!
2007-02-18 05:14:53 · answer #10 · answered by JayneDoe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋