Who's Hosting Your Baby Shower?

on May 3, 2009 at 7:12 AM

When we had our first baby, my partner's mom and sister threw us a lovely baby shower. Then for number two (yes, we had a shower for our second baby), a friend hosted the fest for us.

Tradition used to dictate that a friend rather than a family member would do the hosting honors, but that's not the case anymore. More and more family members are throwing showers for expectant moms and, often, several women will co-host. (The only real no-no when it comes to etiquette is throwing your own.)

I just saw a post from a mom in Answers asking who should throw her baby shower. Her mom and sis hosted her bridal shower, but that was less than a year ago, and she's wondering if her husband's family should take over party planning responsibilities this time around.

Regardless of who hosts, you'll want some fun games to play!

Who's throwing your shower -- a friend or family? And when in your pregnancy are you having it?

Filed Under: baby prep, baby showers

Comments (13)

pixxydust

on May 3, 2009 at 9:11 AM

I never got a baby shower I have three kids. I waited around for my mother or family to do it and they talked about it but that wuz it. I wish I would have just thrown my own baby shower then I would have got one. but know I hold a huge grudge about baby showers it is even hard for me to attend one in my family when My aunts throw one.

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amybuddy45

on May 3, 2009 at 9:27 AM

For my 1st-I had 3 showers-one at work, one on my hubby's side and one on my side. I did not have one for my 2nd since he was a boy (already had a boy) and they are 17 months apart. I am now prego with my 3rd and my mom is thorwing a combined one for me and my sister. I am not happy with this shower and I just wish I could throw one for myself-not a shower but I thought about a baby celebration at my house after the baby is born. My mom is inviting too many people-there will be no games since there are too many people. I am very grateful but I like it to be immediate fmaily and friends with those corny but fun games. If there are like 80 people there, could you imagine how many ties there would be for the games...plus my mom is a big complainer so do I really want to hear how much this is costing her when I could just use the money to buy everything, since I have nothing. I could go on and on-I just wish if would come and go and since my sister is due in July the shower is in June- I am due in August.

madamekatekate

on May 3, 2009 at 2:46 PM

With my first daughter the ladies at my church threw me one. It was really sweet especially since I figured I wouldn't be having one.

I'm pregnant now and I don't think anyone is throwing me one, lol. Granted I'm having another girl and they're only going to be 20 months apart but I still don't have very essential things, lol. Oh well...

Aidans_Mom915

on May 3, 2009 at 3:46 PM

My MIL threw me one up north for my DH's family and friends. It was more of just a party than a baby shower; no games, co-ed, etc. Good food and good company though :-) My two sisters are throwing a shower for me later this month for my family and friends down south. Hopefully, no games!! I don't care for the games

MarleyDnMe

on May 3, 2009 at 7:27 PM

My first pregnancy my mother in law hosted my babyshower. We moved about a year ago and we dont live close to any family or close friends. For this pregnancy my boss suprised us with a date of baby shower. Very exciting and super sweet.

Sunshine0626

on May 3, 2009 at 11:23 PM

my friend from college is coming to my home town to do my shower. We are helping her with some of the stuff because she has limited funds and we want to have a nice shower without putting a strain on her. i will be 33 weeks when i have my shower.

amw529

on May 4, 2009 at 10:00 AM

I've had 3 baby showers so far - my 4th is Wednesday - the first was hosted by my co-workers, the 2nd my mom for our family, the 3rd my friends from church, and the 4th is my husbands co-workers....

on May 4, 2009 at 10:02 AM

Forgot time line - my first was in early March - 28 1/2 weeks, the 2nd was in early April - 32 1/2 weeks, the 3rd was this past Saturday - 36 1/2 weeks and the last will be about 37 weeks

rayelinsragz

on May 4, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Uh...no one :(...I am over in Germany and all my friends and family are in the states...so no shower for me this time around.

hippymama162

on May 4, 2009 at 4:35 PM

I only had a baby shower with my oldest daughter, none of my other daughters(I have 4). My neighbors threw me the shower for my oldest daughter. If me and my new DH have any kids his aunt already said she's throw me one!!