I'm pregnant with my second child. I have a three year old daughter and kept everything from her just in case. We just found out Monday that we are having a little girl. I have been asked by several people are you going to have a baby shower. I have told them no because I didn't think it was proper to have a baby shower with your second child. I think that it would be great to have one with my second. They all just look at me like I'm stupid. One friend told me I should have a diaper shower and I have considered that. But I was wondering did or do you all know of people who have had baby showers with their second child?
2007-03-16 15:57:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
oh my gosh girl..about 8 of my friends had second baby showers. one of them already had 2 kids!! hey its all about getting together and having a good time with friends and family...the games, the food, the happy chatter...hopefully you held on to a few things from the first baby...high chair...carseat..but if not oh well you can get them reasonably priced...CONGRATULATIONS!!! and go for the shower.
2007-03-16 16:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by Arraya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby Showers for the Second, Third or Forth Baby
Is a Baby Shower appropriate for these babies? Three answers…..Yes…YES…YES!!
One of the most controversial questions in our society is about the appropriateness of a shower for a second baby (or more).
Many people have lightened up on the issue and are now saying that bringing a new life into the world is worth celebrating and that Every
Baby Deserves a Party! More and more Mom’s are now having showers for babies other than their first. There are also more people getting
married for the second and third time and are starting new families with their significant other.
A second or third shower is very appropriate if the children are spaced far apart or if the baby is of another gender.
In the end, the universal truth is that all babies deserve to be welcomed into the world with a celebration. Whether you call that celebration a
Baby Shower, a Welcoming or Baby Naming, it’s still a celebration of new life.
It's wonderful to hold showers for second and third babies - they deserve special recognition too! Parents may appreciate some new
clothes for the baby, particularly if they are having a different gender child from their other(s).
It is even common these days for the Mother-to-Be to be honored with more than one Baby Shower Party for the same child. This could be
due to an office Party being thrown by co-workers then a family and friends Party being thrown by the best friend.
It is also perfectly acceptable for more than one person to host a Baby Shower, or to have a co-host. It can be fun for a group of friends to
share the responsibilities and excitement of planning and hosting this special event.
Every baby is special, every life is important!
More Baby Shower Etiquette is located throughout the free eBook at allbabyshowergame.com
2007-03-18 16:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by ValerieJean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a baby shower with my second. My first was also 3. And mine are both girls. My mom actually give me my baby shower. She tried to make it a surprise but she can not keep a secret. I really like the idea of having a diaper shower. If you do not think it is proper have a party after the baby is born. Everyone can come and see your new baby and most of them will bring you something. :)
2007-03-16 23:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't call it a shower, call it a celebration tea or something similar. It's great for everyone to gather and celebrate the new arrival, but some people find the idea of a second "shower" offensive. I only had one, but a good friend had showers for all three of her boys!
2007-03-17 00:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by n2mama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't have one with my second, but at least 50% of the people I know have.
I think a diaper shower sounds like a good idea.
2007-03-16 23:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a girl who had showers for all three of her kids. It's not just about getting gifts, it's the celebration of a new life coming into the world and we should act accordingly!
2007-03-16 23:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by starlight_940 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby showers should be ment for every baby if it your first or your fourth. The whole idea is to get the pressure off the mother to be and buy them everything they need for the babys first 6 months.
2007-03-16 23:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by lovesugarkisses 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My moother had a baby shower wither child: my little brother. I think its perfectly fine to have a shower with your second.
2007-03-16 23:08:37 · answer #8 · answered by Krista 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know tona of people who have and im going to with this one. anyways whats a diaper shower?
2007-03-16 23:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by kartoon529 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL I AM HAVING MY 4TH BABY AND MY FRIENDS GAVE ME A BABY SHOWER.....EVERY BABY IS SPECIAL NOTHING WRONG WITH CELEBRATING THIS ONE TOO. PLUS IT TAKES PRESSURE OFF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ALL THE BIG STUFF!!
2007-03-16 23:02:09 · answer #10 · answered by got all I need 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋