2nd Child Baby Shower

[Diana5241]

DH spilled the beans last night that his mom is planning a small (surprise?) shower in advance of our baby girl. I feel so blessed and loved and the only issue is... She's baby #2.

I don't really know anyone else that's had a shower for baby #2 and I don't think it's common...and my only worry is that friends and family will think it's being greedy.

Then again, I could be blowing this out of proportion and it could be as simple as a dinner with a few people. I just don't know...

Anyone had a shower for #2? There are definitely small things we could use! I'm just not sure how to react!

 

[birdlee337]

I have thrown baby showers for friends who are having another child who is a different sex. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Let her throw it for you. Moat people don't have a problem with it. Enjoy it.

 

[HannahGraceee]

This is my 2nd and I'm having two

 

[Eternal]

The concept is a little lost on me being from the UK, However I can't see how anyone can think you are greedy when it's a surprise, plus I suppose that means you won't have a registry, so any gifts will just be things people want to give? Just relax and enjoy, I imagine it will be much more informal than first baby showers, so it's just a chance to get with friends and have fun!

 

[Mommyagain]

I have given and attended many showers for second babies and I don't see anything wrong or greedy about it. It is a celebration with those you are closest with of your little one. Enjoy it.

 

[RebeccaM.]

I see nothing wrong with your family wanting to celebrate with you. relax and enjoy it. Also wanted to add if it makes you feel more comfortable ask your OH to rely to his mom no mom we don't need a "shower" but a "sprinkle" would be great!!

 

[laylas]

My brother is actually throwing me a shower for my second-a boy! He just really wanted to celebrate this baby, I couldn't say no it was so sweet. And I really do need some new things as my daughter is only 20 months and is still using a lot of her stuff. But just to make you feel better, my girlfriend has had four boys and she has had at least one shower for each boy

 

[Starry Night]

Your mom is planning it and it's meant to be a surprise so it shouldn't reflect on you. Hopefully she'll only invite people who really care about you and baby and won't be assuming such nasty things.

Showers for second kids aren't that common where I'm from unless there is a big age gap and the parents don't have baby stuff anymore. I almost wish I was having another shower though because of the different gender. Having to get an entire wardrobe on my own is more daunting than I expected. I got so much stuff for DS I hardly had to buy a thing. My mom has gone a little crazy though....lol

Try not to worry and enjoy your special day. And remember to act surprised.

 

[Diana5241]

Thanks, ladies, for putting my mind at ease!

 

[Jslyn9996]

Same! I thought I wouldn't have a shower for baby number two but first was a boy and now I'm having a girl so my family is so excited and my sister is throwing me a shower.