I am having my baby in 3 months, and I wanted to have my shower soon, because my finace' could be leaving here really soon to go to Iraq. And I would like him to see the gifts and everything. Well, my mother and a couple of friends want to plan it for me, but in all honesty, I would like to plan and throw it myself. I just want it to be the way I want it, not the way THEY want it. Is that wrong? Should I let them throw it? Is it normal to throw your own baby shower?
2007-02-26 08:12:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
you sound like me trying to plan your own...but i let my mom do my bridal shower two years ago..and im gonna let her do this one..i would like for it to be a surprise...just let your family do it..since your fiance is gonna be leaving soon it will be less stress for you since you also have the baby and u to worry about...can i ask when your due date is ..it seems like its right around mine..im due from may11-may25..good luck and congrats..
2007-02-26 08:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by ~Ashley~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand you wanting to have a shower sooner rather than later so that your fiance can see all the great stuff you got, but let your mom and friends plan it for you. You get to plan your wedding, let them plan your shower. By all means, offer input and drop hints or bluntly tell them how you would like it, but don't do more than that. People are still going to bring you and your baby gifts regardless of who does the planning, so sit back and enjoy someone else doing all the work! Once you have that baby, especially if your fiance is in Iraq, all the decisions will be up to you.
2007-02-26 08:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by Stacy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well according to Miss Mannor it is not only inappropriate to throw your own baby shower but also for family members. She says it because it says you are "expecting gifts". I say she can put it where the sun don't shine, what heck are baby showers for then anyway. I don't think that you should throw your own baby shower that might seem like you are being greedy. However, I would go ahead and let your mom and friends do it. Perhaps they will let you get in on some of the planning so you can throw your own ideas in there. Good luck to you and your fiance' on your bundle of joy and God Bless him for what he is about to do for America.
2007-02-26 08:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by princesschubbybutt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them know that you want to take charge of the baby shower arrangements and delegate certain responsibilites to each of the people who want to be involved. That way they can put on the invitation that they are the Hostesses but you will be the one doing the planning. For instance, order the cake and have your mom pick it up the day of the shower or think of games you want to play and have your friends pick up the items that you need for them. It is a joy to plan a baby shower for someone you love so let them have some jobs while you get to take charge. Everyone can be happy!
2007-02-26 08:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, generally you don't throw your own party...it's not really looked upon very well....and you really won't have the energy to do it all when the time comes.
I think you should let the others throw it for them. You can ask them to have it before your fiance leaves and they really should ask for your input on some things anyway. You could also tell them that you had some ideas and see if they are willing to listen to your ideas.
I would just sit back and relax and let everyone else do the shower work.
2007-02-26 08:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should let them throw it. It is not normal to throw your own. Maybe just tell them some of the things you want to go on but let them do it.
2007-02-26 08:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by doodersmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you don't plan your own shower. You could tell them what you would like, but it's only polite to be happy with what they have done for you. After all they love you enough to spend time and money to do this for you.
2007-02-26 08:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's normal to want to throw your own baby shower, but if you have the energy and want to, then more power to you. Go for it.
2007-02-26 08:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by SuMart 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 01:02:57 · answer #9 · answered by mechem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like me I want things my way and thats the way that I want them. Although being stress free is nice but I love to plan parties and things like that. So I will be planning my own just ask them to assist you and there is nothing wrong with that some people like you and I like things to be our way and no one elses. The assistance will be nice and you will get the shower you want. Not a lot of people plan their own but you want you want and thats how I feel so it doesnt really matter to me. Its going to be fun!
2007-02-26 08:19:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would let them throw it because they will be hurt if you dont. BUT tell them exactly what you want and how you want it and explain it. or here is another option have 2 one they planned and one you planned just dont invite everyone 2 times they might not like that
2007-02-26 08:17:16 · answer #11 · answered by jessica s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋