Hi Ladies!!

Its just Bree again with another "quick" question! Sorry.......

Did you or are you planning on having a Baby shower? I was a little hesitant as I am quiet shy and feel it is a little upfront because the intention is to get a gift, but I guess with twins coming all the help would be appreciated. My Mum, MIL, SIL, G/F and sisters are so excited about having one but I would love to hear what you dod or didnt do.

Did you decided to have one? What made you decide?

How did you go about it? Big/Small, Formal/Casual?

If you didnt have one why not?

What was the best/worst thing about it?

What did you get way toooo much of?

Did you make a list with a contact person to give out the items?

At what stage of your pregnancy did you have it? I am 25.5 weeks atm and guess anything after 30 is getting a little scary?

Any help would be appreciated.............I am so lost on this one - can see the benifit but don't want people to think we are rude?

Thanks in advance - and sorry for the 60,000 questions!


Bree~28
After 3 Years our Double Blessing "Suprise" Twins are Due in April 2005
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This message was edited by tryingforfirst3 on Friday, 31 December 2004 @ 10:55 AM

[color=Blue]I wasn't all that fussed on having a baby shower, but ended up having one anyway! I had so many friends that had gone and bought stuff for the babies, so it was either have the shower and receive the gifts then, or get them when the babies were born!

I was about 26 weeks when I had mine, and was still able to be comfortable and enjoy the day......... but I still let my MIL run around organising the food and cleaning up!! ;p

I had it one Sunday afternoon (afternoon tea time) in the backyard (thankfully it was a nice day) and we all sat outside eating cakes and sipping tea (or chardonnay!). I figured that by having it at that time people would start to leave by dinner time as they had to get home to their families. It worked out perfectly!

The thing I got far too much of was baby wraps. I still haven't opened half of them! One girlfriend bought me a big box of nappies, which was great, and the sheets and towels have been well used.

1st ICSI November '02 successful!
(Ryan & Kai - 29 July '03)

Hi Bree.

I wasn't sure about a baby shower either, especially as I have no family here.

But I have a wanderful neighbour (grandmother of many) who has asked if she can give me a baby shower. It will just be for the mums in our road (8 houses total) and a few of my closest friends. She is so lovely and caring and I couldn't refuse.

The other April Twin!

Rachel
DH Chris
DS 13 Barnaby
Thank you IVF Australia

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Hi Bree,

I'm a lot like you and am not a fan of having attention drawn to myself lol. I didn't have a baby shower because I ended up in hospital from 20 weeks, but even if I had gotten further in my pregnancy, I don't think I would have agreed to it iykwim? Like Vanessa said we still got a lot of gifts when the babies arrived.


<font color="#3300FF">Renée - Mum to triplets born at 26 weeks & 4 days on 18 August 2002</font>


<font color="#FF3399">Baby girl due March 30</font>

Hi Bree,

I didn't have one but I didn't have one with my first so I decided against it plus I didn't have anyone to organise one (I really wasn't up to doing it as quite sick the whole pregnancy) if your family really want to organise one and you wouldn't mind having it I reckon go for it. I have been to a few and have really enjoyed them a chance to catch up with people and relax, play a few games and get all exited about the babies coming.

People normally give you presents anyway but this gives them a chance to give them to you personally instead of at the hospital. I had too many visitors at the hospital and sometimes was unable to see them so they just dropped them off which made me feel rude.

Also most people will ask you what you would like and we ended up getting lots of things that were practical, Nappies(if using disposable) baby wipes, bibs, baby shampoo etc so for a while we didnt' have to buy anything so the gifts were really practical plus these days you can take things back to the shop and get things you need.(most people don't get offended bacause at least you get something you want)

I hope this helps a little I can remember wanting to know so many things in my pregnancy and really wished I had known about EB. Good luck

Kristy

DS 8
Twin Boys 23months

Hi Bree!

I know what you mean about the baby shower issue, I had the same dilemma. My mum & sister have pressured me into having one next week (I'll be 30 weeks then), since I didn't have a hen's night before I got married I figure this is the next best thing.
I'm having about 10 workmates & girlfriends around for a relaxed Sat afternoon tea (2-5pm) get-together. I've heard that once the babies are here, it might be a while before I'm socialising again so this is a nice way to see everyone at once.
As for prezzies, my sister put her phone number on the invite to RSVP and a few people have called her asking what I want. I'm thinking you can't go wrong with towels, bottles & nappies!
Lisa

Hi Bree,

I didn't want to have one either. I didn't like the idea of people feeling like they "have" to give you something just because they were invited. I rathered that people gave things after the babies were born if they wanted to. That was just my opinion.

On the other hand, my sister was due 3 weeks before me (although my neice arrived 1 week after the girls!!) had a baby shower, we have a lot of the same friends, but she decided that she wanted one. She also made hers a Neutrametics party at the same time.

Different strokes for different folks.

Cheers

Kate
Alicia and Sophie 2/12/02

Hi Bree

I am definitely going to have a baby shower. There's no way I could get out of it! The moment I told my best friend I was pregnant, she starting talking about organising my baby shower. My cousins when told them at Christmas, also talked about coming. I hadn't planned on asking them, so the day is going to be much bigger than I bargained for.

I have also been to at least 30 baby showers for my friends, so they will be expecting me to have one. As Kate said "Different strokes for different folks". All of my friends have had them so wouldn't think twice about it being a present grabbing exercise, so I guess it's up to you and you family and group of friends. I also think it's a good chance to catch up with the girls and socialise as I gather we won't be doing much of that soon after the birth.

Good luck with your decision.

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