I just moved to a new state and a new job (within the same company). I have been at this job about four months and do not have any outside friends in the area. I have about 7 or 8 co-workers here who I believe would probably come to a baby shower if I had one. Do you think it's ok to have a shower or does it seem like I'm just "using" them for the presents since I do not know them that well?
2007-10-15 07:09:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
DO you want presents? if not, then how about putting a note in the invitation that says, "no presents, just your presence".
or, ask for something personal; for my 30th birthday i asked people to write a simple poem about me (nice, funny, mean, whatever they felt) and i put them in a memory book.
for my baby's 1st birthday i had little cards for people to fill out indicating their wish for her life. either of these things could easily be done for a baby shower as well.
if you do want presents, make sure you have something to give back to them so they know you appreciate their friendship - like a simple favor at the time, but something more personal with a pic of the baby after he/she is born.
what i did for all the people who bought things for my baby is i took a picture of her wearing/using whatever it was the person got her and printed a picture to include with a follow-up thank you card - i sent a thank-you after receiving the gift, but sent another card later reminding the person how much they were appreciated.
2007-10-15 07:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by lilitheden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby showers have changed....My honest answer is no.
Baby showers are intended for personal friends and family. Co-Workers that you do not know well may feel uncomfortable during the event. I would feel uncomfortable and almost obligated if invited by someone I only knew for 4 months. I would not attend but most likely get a gift.
I also dont find it appropriate to dictate what one should do in your invitation. If the person has questions they can contact your hostess. Good Luck!
2007-10-15 11:55:46 · answer #2 · answered by ravenojoy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is her boyfriends family that is having it for her than yes. My mom has four children and the first 3 are all two years apart but there is a seven year gap with my littlest sister and we had her a baby shower for her fourth. It really depends on the situation and in her case a small baby shower that involves the soon to be father would be okay in my opinion.
2016-05-22 19:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Showers are meant for family and friends, not for co-workers you don't know well. If you are all friendly with each other, then that's a different story. If you don't really interact much, then, no.
2007-10-15 07:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by VB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its okay. Instead of the title of a baby shower maybe u could just have a celebration party where they dont have to feel obligated to bring presents.
2007-10-15 07:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by kermit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not send out invitation that only requires them to bring a dish and a dessert, instead of looking like you're expecting their gifts, which is, in my opinion, rude. I hate showers for that reason.
2007-10-15 07:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by Hanna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is the usual in your company that people invite the others for baby showers, don't break the usual... do it or you may be rejected a little...
being part of a community is not always to be very popular!
2007-10-15 07:12:40 · answer #7 · answered by nexialys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you giving yourself the shower? If someone else is throwing you the shower just give them the name and addresses of those people you want to invite, including your coworkers.
2007-10-15 07:11:56 · answer #8 · answered by sweetbeesma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite your new friends to a baby shower. They will only come on their own free will.
2007-10-15 07:12:25 · answer #9 · answered by Angela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's ok to have a baby shower...I'm sure they understand that you dont have any friends just yet since you just moved there...
2007-10-15 07:11:26 · answer #10 · answered by It's a Girl!!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋