who's had/having a babyshower?

[Sophiiie]

I was just wondering how many of you have had/are going to have a babyshower? I know they're very popular in America but I didn't think they were particularly popular in the UK? But I know of quite a few people that have had them now.

A few of my friends and family talked about having one for me a while ago but I just sorta laughed it off as I wouldn't have really known what to do. Now I'm feeling quite left out & wish I'd have had one

So just thought I'd set up a poll to see how many people do/don't have them x

 

[rainbows_x]

I'm not having one.
Not too bothered about it really
x

 

[RachelRae]

I'm having actually two, both my step mother and my mom fought over throwing me one, so they're both throwing me one.

So, yes.

 

[Sophiiie]

at least 2 babyshowers means double the amount of presents you get for LO x

 

[smatheson]

Im having two also. My mom is throwing me one and then my best friend has insisted on throwing me one too lol

 

[bbyno1]

im not lol probably not many people would show up and if anyone wants to buy the baby anything i think they will once she is actually here x

 

[Adrienne]

I had two!

 

[RachelRae]

Definately, I hope all the people I invite can come to both! Haha,
x

 

[Sophiiie]

you're all so lucky getting 2 thrown for you

im not lol probably not many people would show up and if anyone wants to buy the baby anything i think they will once she is actually here x

yeah that's what I thought, family have already been buying LO things anyway. I imagined them organising one for me & having nobody turn up and being sat on my own x

 

[rjb]

i'd really like to have one..
but i'm not sure.
my mom intially said there's no point
but as i'm starting to tell more people
i would sort of like to have one.

 

[aob1013]

I was planning on having one, but i think it's just a rude excuse to get presents from people so i have decided against it. Your baby, you buy it's things. Sure a nice babygrow here and there when it's born, but to have a party just so people can bring you presents ....

Even if i had told people not to bring anything, they would have felt they had to, which is unfair.

 

[Tanara]

I am having one for sure. My OHs mom is throwing us one, and we will probably have a meet and greet, once the baby is born, so everyone can meet our LO, and im sure more people will bring gifts.

 

[Tanara]

I was planning on having one, but i think it's just a rude excuse to get presents from people so i have decided against it.

Even if i had told people not to bring anything, they would have felt they had to, which is unfair.

... How is it a rude excuse to get presents? Ovbiously the way people in the UK think of a baby shower is completly different than Canada, irregardless our families are going to buy us gift for our child, so IMO why not make a party of it, everyone knows we expect their presence not their presents, we would rather people come to celebrate our child than for presents.

 

[RachelRae]

I am having one for sure. My OHs mom is throwing us one, and we will probably have a meet and greet, once the baby is born, so everyone can meet our LO, and im sure more people will bring gifts.

A meet and greet? I've never heard of that, but it's sounds like a good way for everyone to see LO.

 

[AyaChan]

I never had one, wanted one though

 

[aob1013]

I was planning on having one, but i think it's just a rude excuse to get presents from people so i have decided against it.

Even if i had told people not to bring anything, they would have felt they had to, which is unfair.

... How is it a rude excuse to get presents? Ovbiously the way people in the UK think of a baby shower is completly different than Canada, irregardless our families are going to buy us gift for our child, so IMO why not make a party of it, everyone knows we expect their presence not their presents, we would rather people come to celebrate our child than for presents.

It's just my opinion, and it's not normally the norm in the UK to have a baby shower x

 

[Tanara]

Well tecnically we didnt have a "baby shower" for Taye it was just a party for everyone to meet him.

Its alot easier on us cause were not running around or constantly having people over for the first 2 months, we can have one get to together where everyone meets him/her, and then you kinda get everyone in at once.

 

[Tanara]

I was planning on having one, but i think it's just a rude excuse to get presents from people so i have decided against it.

Even if i had told people not to bring anything, they would have felt they had to, which is unfair.

... How is it a rude excuse to get presents? Ovbiously the way people in the UK think of a baby shower is completly different than Canada, irregardless our families are going to buy us gift for our child, so IMO why not make a party of it, everyone knows we expect their presence not their presents, we would rather people come to celebrate our child than for presents.

It's just my opinion, and it's not normally the norm in the UK to have a baby shower x

Okay, sorry im not trying to be rude or anything, here its more celebrating your childs life. I know here its is uncommon for woman not to have baby showers, and i know reading other post there its not normal. I guess here we just look at it as less of a gift giving, more like a birthday, if that makes sence. So people bring gifts if they can and if they cant the birthday person is just glad they cared enough to come.

 

[aob1013]

I was planning on having one, but i think it's just a rude excuse to get presents from people so i have decided against it.

Even if i had told people not to bring anything, they would have felt they had to, which is unfair.

... How is it a rude excuse to get presents? Ovbiously the way people in the UK think of a baby shower is completly different than Canada, irregardless our families are going to buy us gift for our child, so IMO why not make a party of it, everyone knows we expect their presence not their presents, we would rather people come to celebrate our child than for presents.

It's just my opinion, and it's not normally the norm in the UK to have a baby shower x

Okay, sorry im not trying to be rude or anything, here its more celebrating your childs life. I know here its is uncommon for woman not to have baby showers, and i know reading other post there its not normal. I guess here we just look at it as less of a gift giving, more like a birthday, if that makes sence. So people bring gifts if they can and if they cant the birthday person is just glad they cared enough to come.

I have no idea what i am talking about hun as i've only heard about it from a UK perspective if you know what i mean?

It's definately a USA thing, but still it's still wonderful to have a nice party and i suppose easier for you as you get see everyone before baby arrives
xx

 

[lovetaralyn]

I'm having one August 14 which I'm not particularly thrilled about since I'll be so far along, but hey what can ya do? Plus about 40 people will probably be attending so lots and lots of things LO will need