thats what we are doing. we are getting balloons, and are going to have cake. we are sending birth anouncments/ invites, and spreading the word that we still need diapers and larger size clothes for our lil girl. we are having it sort of like an open house where people can come by from noon to 4 and get a bite to eat, sandwhiches and salads, see the baby, and hang out for a bit then leave. we will set up a gift table and a card box, but we are not going to put on the invites that we are expecting gifts. i would request that people rsvp though so you know how much food you will need.

I was thinking about doing that, but my MIL is throwing me a baby shower and I think if I do both then it’ll look like I’m tryin to have two parties. So, I’m just going with the baby shower.

I think it is a great way to show off the baby to family and friends!! As long as you are not worried about people touching and wanting to hold your very newborn baby. Do what you want! congrats!

I have been to these types of parties before. We call them a Meet and Greet. When we get pregnant some of our family that lives about 2 hours away are planning on throwing us this type of a party since they will all want to see the baby. Plus we will have a traditional shower here. Sounds like a fun idea.

I had a small party after my second was born. My sister threw it for me and it was almost like a late baby shower. Throughout the pregnancy we couldn’t find out the sex of the baby so couldn’t buy much for baby ahead of time.
It was also nice to have something somewhat set before baby comes. We told everyone guys and girls to come by. It was a nice way to allow everyone to visit and see baby all at once. It helped to prevent a constant flow of visitors in the first few weeks and make the tranisition easier.

Since you have not had a shower it would be appropriate for someone to throw you one.

However, since I’m assuming noone has offered it would be very nice to have a welcome home party for the baby. I would keep it very small unless you have relatives to help get ready for the party. When your baby is itty bity you are no going to want to clean and get food ready. If you want to have a larger party and don’t have help I would suggest having it when baby is at least 6 weeks old.

my baby shower is a week before Im due, so if she comes early it will be a welcome to the world party lol!!! But I think that would be fun.

well ye we had something similar but whe n the baby was 2 weeks old we threw a baby shower and he was at the baby shower and everybody got to see him and all that good stuff it was just like a party for him we were celebrating he was here and how beutiful he is. but yes that is actually a kool thing to do.

I like that idea and think it’s great! Even if you wanted to have a shower I wouldn’t judge. EVERY child deserve he right to be celebrated, which is what showers and welcome parties are for. Go for it! 8 0 )

Congrats BTW

i haven’t had a child as of yet, however my sister in law give birth early and we had a baby shower planned for her and we continue to have where people knowing the baby was already born and to spend time with the family and it went great and i think this is a great idea to have it when the baby is already born ed and they can come and spend time with you, your partner and your newest member.