Would you rather have an older cousin attend your baby shower without a present or not attend at all?
I am the older cousin and I am planning to bring a present at the hospital...
2007-04-01 06:08:46 · 12 answers · asked by Shaana 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am not asking if I should bring something.
I am saying I CAN'T bring anything ... not even a teddy bear. SHOULD I show up anyway?
2007-04-01 06:17:16 · update #1
Just be there for your cousin. Don't worry about showing up without a gift at the shower when you intend to bring a present at the hospital. If your cousin loves you, she'll understand.
2007-04-01 06:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...definately show up!! If you are worried about people thinking "why didn't SHE bring a present?".....just realize that those people will be much more worried about the reception on their present than what others brought. You may want to bring a nice card with a note letting the mommy to be know you will be bringing a gift after the baby is born....just so there is something there from you!!
The shower is about Celebrating Baby.....and this means a lot more than just getting gifts. It means having a good time, and getting EXCITED about this new little person that is about to come into the world.
2007-04-01 14:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by diapercakesbybecca 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No present is needed. Just bring a card or bring a food dish to pass. You should always bring something when you're invited to someone's home. I assume that the shower is not at the mom to be's house and that someone else is throwing the shower for the mom to be.
2007-04-01 13:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy...LT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on your situation. If you are going to be there for the birth, I would say you are an important person in the mother's life. If you have been to a few showers already, or if you are not financially able to give a gift, I would say your presence is enough, she will understand. However, if you are worried you can always get her a nice card and say that you will babysit the baby one night so she can go out. This is always appreciated, and it will cost you nothing.
2007-04-01 13:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely attend. Get a card or just hand-make one with a heartfelt note of congratulations. If the mother-to-be thinks this is wrong/odd/rude, well she has no manners. I'd be perfectly happy if any of my friends/family came with or without a present....its about sharing the excitement not sharing money. :-)
2007-04-01 14:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Show up at the baby shower. Don't worry about not having a present if your bringing one at all its ok. they will not be hurt if you bring it at the hospial. Its from you it will be special it doesnt matter when you bring it as long as you brring it.
Congratulations to your cousin.
2007-04-01 13:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by cherrycreampie073 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd prefer to have her attend the shower, the present is a bonus, not the goal, of a shower.
2007-04-01 13:18:15 · answer #7 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's nice when someone brings something nice for your baby even a little tedy bear.You shouldn't ask others if you should take a present to a newborn.It's your call what you do and how close you are to your cousin.
2007-04-01 13:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by Colette 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would show up anyway. If you are close cousins then she will understand. Just the support you are showing by being there is gift enough.
2007-04-01 18:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by jean h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would rather my cousin just be there. the purpose of showers is to celebrate your baby with friends and family, not a gift free-for-all.
2007-04-01 13:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋