Has anyone here done an on line virtual baby shower?

Question

My family all live in England, my husband’s family is in Texas and most of our friends are back in Arizona while we live in California. My husband has suggested that we do a virtual baby shower, but I don’t want to seem like I am pushing for presents and I don't know were to start or how to do a virtual baby shower. I was originally going to just post were I am registered with the birth announcement but my husband thinks that it will be too late as we need to know what stuff we still have to buy before our son is born.

Answer 1

Technically, you aren't supposed to throw a shower for yourself. Virtual or not, many people think that is in poor taste--after all, the shower host is asking that people shower the guest of honor with gifts--you are basically sending out an invitation saying, "Give me presents."

That said, you should register somewhere. That way when people ask, you can tell them where you are registered. People WILL ask. Including the info on the birth announcement is like throwing yourself a shower--in poor taste.

Also, should someone else want to throw you a shower, put your far-away family and friends on the guest list. They probably won't be able to attend, but they will likely send a gift and that's easier to do if you are registered. You might ask someone to video tape the shower so that you can share that with those who live too far aray to attend.

Godspeed!

Answer 2

My family lives 8 hours away from me. Originally i was going to go home for the holidays and have my shower then. But, i was put on bedrest last October, and traveling was no longer an option. My shower was cancelled. My mom decided to throw me a shower anyway. She invited my family, friends, etc to a hall where they all brought gifts unwrapped to the party. At the shower, the guests were able to look at all the gifts i received and then they all wrapped them together. My mom video taped all the guests during the shower. She and my step father then drove all the gifts down here to me, and i was able to open my own gifts. It was a nice way to still get some of the items i needed, and i was still able to kind of experience a shower.

As an aside, my husband's family is Jewish (i am not), and it is a Jewish tradition to not bring anything baby related into the home before the baby's birth. So, his family/friends (who live near us) did not throw us a shower. THey did, however, ask where we were registered and just bought us a gifts (especially when they saw that i was bringing baby things into my house). Your friends and family will want to help you out regardless of whether or not you have a shower.

Answer 3

i think that sounds like a great idea since all of your family and friends are spread so far apart. i wouldn't worry about seeming like you are pushing for presents. trust me, everyone wants to get the new baby something. this way everyone can feel like they are a part of it. i think it will go over well. it's worth the try, i'm sure everyone will be excited. as for where to start... hmm, i know you can register online at target and walmart and i'm sure babys r us. do a few searches on google. they may even have a link on one of the store's websites for something like that. good luck.

Answer 4

i bet u miss good fish and chips, a good cup of tea, and good old british biscuits? ahhh yeah i think its a good idea to keep your family involved too, and make sure they get to do their bit. how about starting off with a baby gift registry thing on babiesrus or something and get a website and post information and pics for the family to see too and feel like they are involved somehow.
or do what i did - left america to go back home to the uk to have the baby with my family around me. nothing like having mum involved.
good luck and congrats! if you want a website making email me at [e-mail]. work out a good price for you.

Answer 5

Go to google.com and search virtual baby showers

Answer 6

http://www.webbabyshower.com/