no baby shower?

That's a shame.
For all my friends that have had babies I've always brought something either for them or the baby.

Haven't been to many baby showers though.

I always thought it was something the grannies to be organised.

I won't be having one. The main reason is that I've no close family / friends living near me to have one with.
Saying that, I don't think I'd be having one even if they were here.
That won't stop them from sending me presents though I'm sure

I had one even though most of my friends and family live out of town. They all showed up though and it was great. My mum and I did it as a joint effort and had lots of fun organising it together.

Okay I must be weird as I organised my own baby shower.. Asked people to bring a plate etc. It was fun and I think everyone who came enjoyed themselves. I was 8 months pregnant when I had mine.

I don't think anyone will mind if you organise it yourself

I am a first time mum and I won't be having one. I am sure once the baby arrives then family and friends will send a gift for the baby.

If you want one I don't think there is any harm in organising one yourself.

I had one for my second but not my first (12 year gap though). I organised it myself and had it when I was about 8 months pregnant. It was a fun afternoon and a good way to catch up with everyone before the baby was born as I'd had a lot of family committments in the months before the birth so hadn't seen much of my friends. I put on food (kept it simple) and we had some games. I got some nice presents although that wasn't the purpose of the baby shower.

I never had one, in fact in my entire life I've only ever been to two, and I know a lot of people with babies!

I'm a first time mmmy-to-be, and I'm having a baby shower. Even though I'm only just over halfway, I will be doing it next month... before most of my friends leave after the uni exams. I'm doing the organising myself, sort of, we are just going to have a supper thing. But one of my friends offered to plan some baby shower games or something, so I guess it's still going to be sort of surprising what will happen!

Gifts will be a bonus of course especially since we are short of money, but the main reason for having the baby shower is to catch up with friends while I still can, and also hopefully make them feel involved in the pregnancy (which is important to me cos I want lots of support once the baby comes)! On the invites I will stress that gifts aren't expected, because for me, it's not about that, it's about spending time with friends celebrating a really cool life event

I think that if you want one, just go ahead and plan one. Doesn't have to be a big deal, just an afternoon tea with a few friends and family. No one will be expecting a huge planned party anyways... just a nice easy catch up.

emmaohara wrote: Maybe this time though I'll have a freezer party, when everyone brings round a frozen meal for after bubba is born...!!

What a good idea!!!
I had a baby shower that was organised by 2 friends of mine.It was on a Sat afternoon for a couple of hours and we had a few games, some simple afternoon tea food and yes there were presents - the friends had wanted me to make a list of things I needed/wanted so they could include it with invites but I didn't - I figured anyone who wanted to get me something shouldn't feel they had to!
The best part of having a baby shower was seeing all my friends/family together before I had Kaleb. I say if you want one or think you'd like something to mark the occasion then ask someone to help you plan one

I am having one with work as its a bit of a tradition but not having one with family/friends as don't really feel comfortable with it. Think sometimes it turns into a present opp rather than a catch up so have said no to my SIL who offered to organise it. I am having a meet and greet when bubs is about 6-8 weeks old instead.