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Feb 1, 2016 12:05:12 GMT -5
Post by microworm on Feb 1, 2016 12:05:12 GMT -5
I'm getting questions on what I want for my baby shower & I'm feeling a cross between clueless & bratty.
I had an idea or two but having it be mostly out of my control is hard, and last night DH said he wants to go, so I guess it's coed. I was going to suggest tea party type but now I don't know. I've thrown so many parties but never a baby shower so I'm not sure how much work is going to go into it & I'm afraid of overwhelming my SIL who graciously offered to throw me one. When she threw one for her sister last summer it seemed like her sis had done a lot of the stuff on her own. Not sure if that's what I should expect?
When are you all having showers, if you're having one? May?
I had mine for DS at 30 weeks. I'm a planner so I felt the earlier the better but I would suggest no later than 34 weeks. That way, you'll still have plenty of time to get everything assembled and pick up any additional things you need, hopefully with enough time to relax for a few weeks before the baby's arrival.
You are the guest of honor so you should not feel obligated to do any of the planning. I think it is nice for the host to ask you general questions and have you OK things like the menu, but you shouldn't have to pick out décor, help prepare things, or anything like that. I think it defeats the purpose if the guest of honor essentially plans the whole thing.