I'm 21 weeks Pregnant and have a history of Prem labour with My son it started at 24 weeks and With My daughter I had her at 28 weeks I would love to have a baby shower this pregnancy but was just wondering when I should have one due to My babies coming early or should I just not have one?
And how early is too early to have a baby shower?
2007-12-06 23:04:27 · 7 answers · asked by TTC 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Showers are typically held the last 2 months of the pregnancy. Since 28 weeks is 7 months, if you have a baby shower during that time, you risk possibly having to cancel the shower due to going into labor. Any earlier than 7 months might be too early to have the baby shower. My suggestion is to have a "Welcome Home Party" for your baby after it is born. It is more relaxed than the traditional baby showers and since it is a welcome home party, you are allowed to throw it.
2007-12-08 05:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by sweetmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is generally more acceptable to have the shower closer to the actual due date. However, because of your history, I don't see why people would object.
The only problem I forsee in this instance is the fact that it's so close to the winter holidays. Many people's budgets are already pretty tight.
Also ... I'venever heard the etiquette rule that you can only have one shower, regardless of how many children you have. I mean, I would expect any gifts received to be more of the consumable nature, like diapers, for later babies, but a new baby is still a new baby.
2007-12-06 23:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by JessiC 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes, of course you can have it early. There is nothing wrong with having a baby shower for your third child and there is nothing wrong with organizing it yourself. You can have as many showers as you need. Every new child deserves to be celebrated and welcomed to this world.
I had an early baby-shower as I am a college student and I live in another town. I had it over Thanksgiving Break and my baby is due in January.
My husband and I are planning on having two kids and we will have a second baby-shower, even if we have to throw it ourselves. Of course we are not going to ask for expensive things, but necessities like diapers and good time with our friends. I think my family and friends would get offended if we were not to have a celebration of our second child. But every social circle is different.
Good luck to you! Congratulations!
2007-12-06 23:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by sweetundina 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I thought showers were only for first babies.
Sorry, check the etiquette sites: showers are for first babies only. There are exceptions made if someone has 2 or 3 boys and then gets pregnant with a girl, or something like that, but people are going to think you're just being a gift hog if you throw a shower for yourself (another no-no!) when you already have one son and one daughter.
2007-12-06 23:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Boo is correct. I would advise looking at some etiquette books or websites regarding baby showers. You already had two babies, and although you may not have had a baby shower for them, it is expected that you already have many "baby things" in reserve. It is also considered in poor taste to host your own shower. It is usually done by the mom-to-be's friends.
2007-12-06 23:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
you can have a baby shower when you want it. its your shower.
but generally its about 7 months on plus
2007-12-07 04:42:23 · answer #6 · answered by Loida O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby showers are only if its your first child to help you get adjusted, I mean.,...thats how my family does it
2007-12-07 00:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by Lovely 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋