On My 1st Pregnancy I Had It Exactly 1 Month Before. But Anyways I'm Just Curious.
2007-09-28 04:20:51 · 17 answers · asked by motherandwife 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My friends gave me a shower when I was 8 months pregnant. I'd say it's socially acceptable to have it any time past the 7th month when the pregnancy is going strong and even if the baby is born early it will be ok with intensive care. So basically, during the last trimester.
The ideal time is probably months 7 and 8 because mom is feeling better (usually) and is not huge and uncomfortable yet.
Also, mothers should not expect a shower for every baby. I'm pregnant with my 4th baby and my friends/family just gave me a shower for my first only. I was able to re-used most of the stuff I got, even for my girls. I simply bought them "pink stuff" when they were a little older. Besides, even though you don't have a shower, you will still get gifts.
2007-09-28 04:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of the baby showers that I have attended have normally been 1 - 3 months before the baby was due. Most of them wanted to wait that long so they would know the sex of the baby to make shopping easier. But I do know a couple of people that actually had a shower after the baby was born. I think January is a good time to have your shower. I would make sure the invitations were out at least 3 weeks before to give people time to shop and make arrangements to be there. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I hope everything goes well and that you get everything your little bundle of joy needs.
2016-05-20 23:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had no part in the planning, and for some reason it was only planned for less than a month before my due date. Needless to say, I almost didn't make it that far! I had early labor the week of my baby shower (beforehand), and ended up actually having my baby not even one week after my shower. I suggest 2 months before a due date for a shower, it allows for the baby coming a little early (mine was 2 1/2 weeks early), and also gives the mom time to shop for anything she needs that she may not receive at the shower.
2007-09-28 04:40:06 · answer #3 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no set time. When ever is good for the mom-to-be and the hostess. If you are put on bedrest, you probably can't have your shower until you are taken off bedrest. If you live out of state from a lot of your family, you should probably have the shower at least 2 months before your due date so you can travel safer. Yes, the guests like to see you huge, but it has to be at a time when you have energy to get through the day. Have the hostess plan it around your needs.
2007-09-28 04:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by Alyssa and Chloe's Mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's about when I had mine, too.... it seems to be a good time. I just think women shouldn't wait 'till closer than that to their due date b/c of the risk of pre-term birth, and the fact that the last month is a made scrabble to get everything finalized and done before the baby comes! :-) LOL.
But also, having it too early is no fun for the people who come b/c traditionally, they want to see a "pregnant" woman - know what I mean? Someone who is showing, and they can all sit around and cackle about pregnancies, and labor, and "ooh, you're showing so much, OR, you don't look pregnant at all" kind of talk... etc.
LOL........
2007-09-28 04:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by Impavidsoul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my baby shower was the end of july and i delivered at the end of june so about a month, i'd of liked it a little sooner because i was really hot and uncomfortable.. but it was the middle of summer..
i am not having a shower for this pregnancy, i decided on a baby welcoming party after he's born :)
I already have everything i need, including clothing because my sister had a baby boy just 8 months ago lol :)
2007-09-28 04:24:57 · answer #6 · answered by Kitterkat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Second babies sometimes come a little earlier. I'd recommend 1 1/2 to 2 months before your due date just to be safe.
2007-09-28 04:38:52 · answer #7 · answered by yeoldebroad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st time O.o This should help you out some, help you start planing, it will take you about two months to plan a vary good baby shower, and because its your first. you should go all out. Enjoy the experiance.
www tinyike com/baby-shower-checklist/
whoops miss read, thought it said 1st time.
few months before birth, everyone likes to see the big belly. lol
2007-09-28 04:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jamin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, 1-2 months before. However, some people think it is rude to have a shower with each child.
2007-09-28 04:26:18 · answer #9 · answered by Sugarcookie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1-2 months. The risk of losing the baby is low, mom still feels good enough to be out socializing with people, it gives the parents time to sort out the gifts and decide what the need to buy, and they can get everything put away before the baby comes.
2007-09-28 04:25:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋