2nd baby showers?

[jennlin]

I know we've clicky polled this a while ago, and the general consensus was that TB hates them, but locally, we don't love them, but don't mind them--is that still right?

I've been invited to one as a guest, and I've hosted one before- both had verbiage on the invite that said it's a smaller, second shower, and gifts weren't necessary, but to please come celebrate. At both showers, you wouldnt've known the difference that it was a second shower. People brought lots of gifts either way, there were games and snacks.....

So my q is, when i told a friend of mine I was pregnant, before even saying congrats, or that she was happy for me etc, the first thing she said us that she want to throw my baby shower. She's a Pinterest goddess, so it would be pretty awesome , but I really really don't want to make it a big deal. How would you word the invitation to make sure it's small and low-key? Any other suggestions other than "don't invite everyone you know to attend"?

[jamer]

I've only been to a couple 2nd showers but they have both been exactly like a first shower. If the invite says "sprinkle" does that change things? I'm not sure. Or if you make it a theme like only bring a book?

[karebear219]

I would put on the invites instead of gifts please donate to this charity (name charity to help premies or children's hospital etc.) a book shower is also good.

I think they are okay the longer it has been between babies. I have a friend that is having her second and her first is about to turn six. She's given away a lot of her baby gear because they thought they couldn't have another one. My bff and I are throwing a sprinkle for her.

In your case jennlin I would be okay with charity donation or a book, something small. Just my opinion

[jennlin]

Apr 1, 2013 0:29:26 GMT -5 @jennuinne said:

Or you could do a cooking party to prepare frozen meals for after baby comes???

i love this idea, but asking people to cook for me is weird haha. but i'll talk to my friend about it..and maybe just suggest frozen meals as gifts instead of baby gear.

[picksthemusic]

I like all the ideas presented here. I like "sprinkle" instead of shower, I like the themed stuff, or the "baby blessing" LL mentioned where it's more about pampering mom than it is about baby gifts.

[sarack]

i wouldn't think twice before going to a baby shower for a friend, even if it were her second child. i would absolutely go.