2007-12-11 01:58:05 · 29 answers · asked by Maggie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
this baby is a boy- last one was twin girls I still have all the big items- just need clothes, diapers, bottles,etc
2007-12-11 02:11:49 · update #1
its like asking, are you allowed to celebrate your pregnancy?
of course you can, they say your not suppose to have a 2nd or 3rd shower but who are these people, I wonder sometimes.
probably people with only one kids, lol.....
well enjoy your baby shower
and congratulations
2007-12-11 04:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by Loida O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a welcoming party for subsequent babies.
A third baby shower seems a little greedy especially if your friends don't have kids.
Grandparents and aunts and uncles will usually give things anyway.
I can understand your need though, after two kids the things wear out.
Gifts should never be expected though, that's the tacky part.
Can we be a little honest here? Handing out lists of expensive 'presents' is always wrong. Always in poor taste.
Most of the posters are confusing celebrating the arrival with decorating and supplying the nursery.
When someone throws you a party to welcome your newborn its a blessing and not to be diminished because it wasn't to your exacting specifications.
I'm getting the feeling this is far less about the child and far more about getting loot or having Martha Stewart parties.
2007-12-11 10:08:18 · answer #2 · answered by justa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is always OK to have a baby shower even if it is your 12th baby. We just recently had one for a lady in our church that was pregnant with her 8th child and she had girls and boys. There are always things a mother needs for her new baby. We actually brought some gifts for the other children also. It was really a fun baby shower.
Have a lot of fun and enjoy your new baby boy. I am sure his sisters will.
2007-12-11 10:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by Suzie H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are like me, you did not keep all the things from your previous children! And if you did then they were probly used by both of them. And with all the new things on the market to help you make things easier for you, I can see no reason not to have a Baby Shower, all Babies need to start out with some new things! I have 6 children and I had a Baby Shower with all of them....There is no where that says you should not...That is simply up to you, your friends, and your family. If someone wants to take the time to give you one, Then except the favor, after all it is helping you and the baby out!
2007-12-11 10:06:24 · answer #4 · answered by kim v 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i'm sorry but i think its very selfish of you to ask people to buy you car seats, strollers, high chairs, and all these expensive items each time you decided to have a baby.. i can't see why you can't save these things if you know your not done having children.. if your last baby was 10 years ago then that different.. but to ask for a baby shower ever couple of years is just being greedy.. people spend money at a baby shower, it's not like these things are cheap or even free.. you need to learn to save these things and not expect other people to buy them for you..
2007-12-11 10:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by Geltrude 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Screw it, this isnt 1950 when women had babies every 9 months... My daughter was born 4 1/2 years ago and I will be damned if I have anything left from her.... Not to mention if I didnt have one my friends and fam would beat me senseless, any excuse to party with eachother!!! and I throw my own, I mean someone threw my first one and needless to say they didnt get the invites out completely, the food was so so the drinks werent great, i shudder to remember the decorations.. I mean I was graeful and I never told her anything or expressed my let down to anyone else, butit stays with me, and Iwont forget it.. .not to mention I am known in our circle as th eplanner so who better for the job :).... oh and this one will be different because it will be jack and jill and lil kids, everyone included. to me it isnt a way to get presents it is a way to celebrate the life that is about to join our family and in my opinion each baby deserves the same amount of excitement!
2007-12-11 10:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by Kim B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
of course.... you have your long time friends and i'm sure youve made more since your last child, throw a party, have some fun. Dont let anyone tell you its not ok. Ask for things you need, after two kids some things may be worn out or broken, nows the time to ask. Congrats on the pregnancy!
2007-12-11 10:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by Money maker 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely. You always need new things for each baby. Even if it's just loads of diapers, you still need them.
2007-12-11 10:00:06 · answer #8 · answered by not too creative 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Shower etiquette would say no...however, if it's been years since you've had your last shower and you actually need items or in a financial bind, I think it's ok. However, you can't throw one yourself. You'll have to wait and see if anyone throws one for you. Congrats and good luck!
2007-12-11 10:00:26 · answer #9 · answered by Astragalo 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
a baby shower is the early birthday of the child to come so i say heck ya u should celebrate all pregnancies.
2007-12-11 10:00:22 · answer #10 · answered by lola1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋