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Q: Had a baby 11 months ago, I am 9 weeks pregnant, should I have another baby shower?

I am thinking if it is another girl, to just ask for diapers and some newborn clothes. (we kept all of my daughters stuff but her newborn clothes). & if it was a boy this time, we were just going to ask for clothes, diapers, a high chair, and a stroller/ carseat combo. (Even if it is a boy we were going to use my daughters old swing and toys and crib). But since these babys are so close together, would it seem selfish if I had another baby shower? My husbands grandma asked if I wanted her to have another one for me, and I felt unsure. No one was very thrilled to find out we were expecting again, I am afraid it would seem awkward. And we are not exactly so bad on money that we couldnt jut buy our own stuff, ya know? Any advice?

This question was asked Feb. 8, 2012 2:27pm
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Answered by FirstTimeMommy1106 - Mar. 16, 2012 8:30pm

Every child deserves a celebration, first, or tenth! My mother cannot wait to throw me one for her first grandchild, but she told me if a second was to come along, another would be thrown, nothing wrong with that! I love to go to baby showers, so I can't wait to have my own, and I do not think it is selfish at all, congrats on your second!!! :)

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Answered by proudmamaerica - Feb. 11, 2012 3:58pm

I say if someone offers then I'm all for it. If no one offers maybe let it go... but since your grandma in law said she would (and if she wants to) let her. :) You don't have to call it a baby shower, you can call it a baby celebration or diaper shower, or something else. Sometimes people shy away from the words baby shower because they feel entitled to shower you with gifts, but if you make it about a certain item like diapers and wipes or something, people are more willing to come since EVERYONE needs diapers. lol. I am hoping to have another shower for my second baby too. I think every baby should be celebrated regardless. :)

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Answered by krittarae - Feb. 9, 2012 9:20pm

I think you should still give people the opportunity to give you stuff if they want to. Maybe you should consider more of a family and friends party (men, women, and children), rather than an all girls shower setting? Have a barbeque over the summer to celebrate the new baby, but suggest that gifts are not expected, but appreciated? I would feel the same way you do, but the truth is, the people who want to celebrate with you will appreciate the chance to do so.

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Answered by JLMarks - Feb. 8, 2012 7:22pm

My brother got married to a woman that had two sons from a previous marriage. When she got pregnant we threw her a shower since he was our first baby on our side. Not to many people showed from her side. I feel each baby should be celebrated but some people might think its not right because they are so close.

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Answered by Samm0704 - Feb. 8, 2012 6:22pm

My son and daughter are 18 months apart so closer together than yours and my family threw me a baby shower both times.. Each baby is a blessing and deserves a celebration <3 Though I did not feel comfortable having another one since mine were so close, it didn't matter to them.. It was a new bundle of joy=) Good luck

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