What are your opinions on a baby shower?

[Mome2b15]

i honestly don't want one. I'd rather have a small family get together. I feel like I'm being pressured into having one though

[lguzmom]

I didn't have a baby shower really. I wanted one but didn't have a lot of friends at the time and no family nearby so I ended up having a tiny shower with 3 peiple there and got hardly anything. It was fine though. We had everything we needed given to us by various people and it wasn't a problem.  If you don't want one then don't do it! :)

[areal10]

Maybe if you're being pressured into a shower & you can afford to buy everything or already have, compromise & let everyone know instead of gifts, bring packages of diapers & then donate them to your local homeless shelter or womens shelter.

[beckyyy1115]

I don't want a shower either but it means a lot to my mother and my boyfriends mother so I'm gonna suck it up and have one. They've both been really good to me so I guess I can give them their way this one time haha

[Redstorm_2]

Never had a baby shower and I'm currently pregnant with my 3rd not having one this time either if someone wants to give you a gift they will with out all the hoopla of a shower  just my opinion

[hothotsauce]

I felt the same as the original poster. We decided to go ahead and register because we could use the help with buying things. We're planning a bbq/baby shower/housewarming party. No themes, no games,no opening presents. People can come and hang out, eat, being gifts if they want, see our house and the bump etc. Once it gets dark we'll build a bonfire and make s'mores maybe. Something really chill and simple. I don't want any of the fuss or attention of a shower.

[kelley5107]

I did a bbq in my back yard with family and close friends we cooked the food my mother in law was pressuring me to have a huge shower this was my compromise. It was a relaxing fun time and made everyone close to us get to enjoy and celebrate the baby with us we got some gifts but we bought everything ourselves so the extra stuff was nice but not needed. if you dont want a shower something like that might be good for you to do.

[DanielleM22]

I like the idea of having a laid back, both male and female friendly baby shower minus any women only games. Just a fun get together to celebrate the baby and help with preparing for it's birth. Especially if financially you can use a little assistance preparing, or if you're a FTM :). I think it's a great way to get family and friends in on the excitement.

[fourjohnsonbabies]

I love having a baby shower! I have had one with all three of my kids and planned to have one with this baby too.

[Mome2b15]

Well, I don't want added stress. A lot of family stuff going along also another pregnancy which is a few month further then mine but celebrating my son/daughters life with close family and a bbq is a okay with me I don't want distant family members there or friends that come and go. I'm honestly a easy going person and just want something small and simple and I know an actual baby shower won't be that

[allsnowwhite]

I thought I was the only one who didn't care for a shower. We only did a registry for people who want to buy us something.

[AJsbaby]

Maybe have a Jack and Jill shower? Take a little stress off if thats whats causing it?

[phenana]

Have a blessing way :) so much better!

[lovedove8818]

I really don't want a baby shower, my mother in law is pressuring me into having one. My husband and I can afford everything for the baby and I just don't want the pressure of having one. Lately me and the mother in law haven't been getting along so I hoping she cancels the shower.

[momofsoon2b5]

I love having baby showers! I had one with my last 4 and im having one next week for this baby! We have bought everything other than cloths. That is usually what you get at baby showers anyway. I look at it as celebrating my new baby that is on the way! If you dont like them then go with out one its your choice ;)

[susamor]

Im dreading it but figure i can do something quick maybe 2 hours top. I see it as the more gifts we get the less money we have to spend and we can save it for when the baby is born, like on diapers, or eating out, etc.

[chantalceleste]

I am not having one either. Never been a big fan of them. My boyfriend and I are buying everything  on our own. And it just hit ua we need to go buy the little things that are left. I have 8 weeks! Eeekk! So excited! Good luck to all you ladies!

[madsmum]

I dont want one either but thought i might have a little morning tea with my family and close friends requesting no gifts.

[Mome2b15]

See that's exactly how I feel. My boyfriend and I can afford what we need and our families are very supportive but I don't want the stress. Thanks mags

[mags242001]

Me too I don't care for one. So I'm not having one. It's ur decision. U do what makes u happy. Besides I don't need the added stress of making the baby shower just to please other ppl. My husband n I can buy everything on our own.