who's had/having a babyshower?

[Sophiiie]

i dont actually know of anyone in the UK whos had one lol x

I didn't until literally about 2 weeks ago, and then 2 girls that I know had babyshowers. One of them sounded quite good as her parents organised it and they had a huge family BBQ and she announced the names she'd chosen for the LO which I thought was really nice because she wanted to keep it within the family until LO is born the other girl just posted on her facebook saying something like "having a babyshower at mine on Sat, bring presents for a baby girl & some booze" x

No sadly not but we will have a christening party within 4-6weeks after bubs is born to celebrate LO xxxx

Yeah I think this is what we're going to do, it'll be nice to celebrate once the baby is here and let all the family/friends see the LO without our house being invaded x

 

[MissMamma]

I just found out today my friend is throwing me a surprise one! she's terrible at secrets! Plus she was worrying bout the weather coz she'd planned a bbq and well, we're having a typical english summer up here in yorkshire! I'm really scared tho because i don't know who's going to turn up! I have a few close friends from school but everyone else kinda drifted away when i got pregnant and couldn't go out every weeked with them!

 

[Eabha'sMum]

awh thats lovely!!! i am sure you have a great time!! xx

 

[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.

We're doing a meet and great too Well my family calls it a "welcome to the world party". I had a very small semi-surprise shower that was combined with my birthday party because I didn't want a baby shower, although they're popular here. And since I didn't find out the sex, many people have said that the meet and great will be easier since they'll know what to buy ( although I've insisted that gifts are not necessary nor expected)

This is my MIL's first bio gradchild so to them its super important to have a baby shower. But i agree wekeep telling people we dont "need" anything.

 

[stuffymuffy]

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.

We're doing a meet and great too Well my family calls it a "welcome to the world party". I had a very small semi-surprise shower that was combined with my birthday party because I didn't want a baby shower, although they're popular here. And since I didn't find out the sex, many people have said that the meet and great will be easier since they'll know what to buy ( although I've insisted that gifts are not necessary nor expected)

This is my MIL's first bio gradchild so to them its super important to have a baby shower. But i agree wekeep telling people we dont "need" anything.

Aww that's something very special to them then, they must me so excited This isn't my mom's first grandchild, so she was a bit upset when I told her I didn't want a shower but I'm sure one of my sister's will be giving her another reason to throw a shower soon it is FOB's parent's first grandchild but they're having nothing to do with my LO so they obviously aren't doing anything Yeah I keep getting asked "what do you need/want" and getting told I should have a registry, but I just don't feel comfortable "telling" people what to buy

 

[Tanara]

Aww that's something very special to them then, they must me so excited This isn't my mom's first grandchild, so she was a bit upset when I told her I didn't want a shower but I'm sure one of my sister's will be giving her another reason to throw a shower soon it is FOB's parent's first grandchild but they're having nothing to do with my LO so they obviously aren't doing anything Yeah I keep getting asked "what do you need/want" and getting told I should have a registry, but I just don't feel comfortable "telling" people what to buy

well im with my OH and everything and hes a mommas boy. So its a big deal to them. They treat my son as their own, they just didnt get to do that for him cause obviously me and My OH werent together.

 

[MissMamma]

What do you actually do at a babyshower?!

 

[Tanara]

play games, and visit really. Its a good way to get everyone together though.

The games are so fun, and at most your get a little prize. I love baby showers =)

 

[MissMamma]

What kinda games? i have no idea what to expect!
I almost wish i wasn't having one! What if noone turns up? I don't really have that many good friends!
Do your family go?

 

[xprincessx]

im not having one, nobody would really turn up as they'd think i was just tryna get free stuff off them as they're not a big tradition like they are in the USA x

 

[Tanara]

What kinda games? i have no idea what to expect!
I almost wish i wasn't having one! What if noone turns up? I don't really have that many good friends!
Do your family go?

umm, we did the guess the belly size (they take a peice of string and quess how big your belly is lol

Theres another one with melted chocolate bars in a diaper and you have to quess what kind it is lol

theres one with pop in a baby bottle (first to drink it all wins)

There one where you put a ballon in your shirt and tie your shoes first to do it wins.

I cant think of any other ones.

 

[Jadelm]

Mine's in a month x