Do people have a baby shower for their second child?

Heather - posted on 03/27/2009

I am so thankful for everyones support thank you very much :) You all have helped me in many different ways! Wish the best for all of you.

Amber - posted on 03/26/2009

i had a shower for each of my kids and I have 5! it was always just a celebration with close friends and family! Gifts were specialized for each of the kids and some of their favorite blankets and snugglies came from them and they still use those things today!

Emily - posted on 03/26/2009

My friends threw me a shower for each of my kids. I have two girls but didn't know the sex before hand. I didn't feel guilty about having a second shower. I didn't plan it and I am in agrement that all babies deserve a party!

Sarah - posted on 03/26/2009

If you don't think it is appropriate to have a second shower after you find out your having a girl again, have a Mommy Shower!  Women love to get together and just have fun!  Let them pamper you!  Your the one having the baby, right!  Gifts like lotions, bath stuff, gift cards for after you loose the baby weight(that can also be used for any little things for baby), massage gift certificates, doula gift certificates, and on and on....!  Having refreshments, games, etc.  Drop a hint to your friends, I am sure they would go for!  Don't feel selfish!  It is really important to take care of yourself!  Especially since you are juggling pregnancy and your other child!  Trust me you'll love it!  You deserve it!  Just think after you have the baby you won't have an excuse for people to pamper you!  LOL! Hope it helps! ~Sarah~

Shannon - posted on 03/26/2009

I had a second baby shower and mine are both girls. There are many things that you need that you forget about till you have the baby, so every little bit helps. If knowone is talking about a baby shower than maybe you should just have a get together with friends and family and let them bring what they want. Express to the closest family members what you need, that way they don't spend money on things you already have. Even register at like Walmart or something so if someone wants to get you something they know you don't have or want, they have the option. I don't think it is an issue of whether or not you can afford things, it is so exciting to get new things for the new baby and celebrate no matter how much money you have. Most people give a gift whether you have a shower or not, so why not give something back by providing a great time for family and friends to get together with food and games :) Make sure you get someone to help you, it can be stressful during pregnancy to plan such an event.

Heather - posted on 03/26/2009

yes it did thank you very much :)

Patty - posted on 03/26/2009

Hello I'm having my second baby in may so I decided to have my baby shower in june maily beacuse I don't need any of the pre baby things (cribs, strollers and all that jazz) all of my freinds and family assumed I was having a baby shower for my second and alot said they would be disappointed if I didn't have one. I hope that help, good luck

Heather - posted on 03/26/2009

i want to thank each of you for all ur support and opinions!!!! it really mean ALOT to me :) After reading every piece of advise you have all give me i will have another baby shower... something as a celebration with a get together and cake.... and if a gift is happen to show up great and if not thats fine too... i feel that every child should get their own celebration... but i didnt want to seem greedy or needy... but after getting the advice from all of you i feel ALOT better. But thanks so0o0 much again for all the support and wish all of you the best of luck with everything xo0xox0o

Sammy - posted on 03/25/2009

I say go for it...I have thrown my friends baby showers for their 1st, 2nd and 3rd babies. Its good for the mum to have all of her friends and family around before the bub comes, at least to have a laugh and a bit of normality before all of the chaos!

Jamie - posted on 03/25/2009

At first I was having the same dilemma, whether to have a shower for the 2nd baby or not. I have a 3yr girl and a baby girl due in a few weeks. I think each baby deserves a celebration. Of course with the first one you get all the big stuff, but the second one needs special and personal gifts as well. I was afraid people would think that it was wrong for me to have one, but they didn't. It turned out really well! So now this one will have pictures of her celebration as well. Congrats!

Cindy - posted on 03/25/2009

Hi Heather!

I was told once that usually we don't receive a second baby shower unless we have a baby of the opposite sex and also if our children are going to years apart. However it is a celebration for welcoming a new baby into the world so I don't see why not. I am expecting in August like you if I have another girl I don't need much. I am still going to have some friends and family over for some cake and if they feel to bring a gift than that would be up to them. If I have a boy then like you will need to invest in other clothing and what not. It is going to be tight and our friends and family know our situations and may just want to help. I do plan on planning my own shower. Makes it easier if someone does want to buy the baby something I can organize so that I can make sure they are gifts that I would actually need. So that is my opinion. I wish you and your family all the best!

Stevie - posted on 03/25/2009

oh i forgot its up to you, you can do it ask someone to do it not have one (if you choose) or nicely say to friends you might like to throw one for you as a hint or something like that its all up to you if you want a part or anything if you decide you would like one....HAVE FUN and congrats

Stevie - posted on 03/25/2009

well i dont see why not i think it is like you said a celibration for the baby to give love or gifts to that baby non of the gifts are really for you haha you cant wear the cloths lol i would say even if you have a girl have yourself a shower no one said you had to get a certain thing from a shower or anything