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MarisaK
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Posted by Mikismom
I guess there was a miscommunication, I never said a registry should be created. But having a small GTG is fine, to me...if people want to bring gifts, fine, if not, that is fine too 
Ok - I understand everyone's SAYING "I don't expect people to bring gifts" - And that may be true of your expectations -
HOWEVER, if you received an invitation for a shower or sprinkle or whatever you want to call it - Would you REALLY show up empty handed????? - I know I wouldn't !! -
And yes, the lack of the registry DEFINITELY takes away from the obnoxious factor - 
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pinkandblue
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Posted by MarisaK
And yes, the lack of the registry DEFINITELY takes away from the obnoxious factor -
 
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pinkandblue
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Posted by MarisaK
HOWEVER, if you received an invitation for a shower or sprinkle or whatever you want to call it - Would you REALLY show up empty handed????? - I know I wouldn't !! -
if I felt as strongly about it as you do, I would decline the invite.
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MarisaK
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Posted by Mikismom
Posted by MarisaK
HOWEVER, if you received an invitation for a shower or sprinkle or whatever you want to call it - Would you REALLY show up empty handed????? - I know I wouldn't !! -
if I felt as strongly about it as you do, I would decline the invite.
I could never do that just on principle - *I* would not have a second baby shower, but I don't really have any control over what other people do .....KWIM? SO for as much as I think it's wrong - I'd b*tch and complain and  to someone outside of the invite list and I'd buy a gift, suck it up and go. 
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pinkandblue
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
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2BEANS
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
I dont mind them for other people, but not having for myself. My dd is going to be 17 months old when baby #2 arrives. I had a bridal shower in 2006, baby shower 2007.. so seems like alot to ask of others if I had another baby shower or sprinkle. I love going to them and dont getting others a gift for, but just as for myself not into.
But if my dd was over 5 years old then yes I would have had another shower.
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headoverheels
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Posted by Jen2999
I agree... since your other kids are so much older, I think it is a great idea!
I dont like them when the kids are close in age though.
i agree. it's been 7 years, i think a new shower for the new baby is fine. i am sure everyone will understand that you don't have any baby stuff anymore! plus you will need all new clothes
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miraclebaby08
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
If the kids are older or if it is a different sex, than I think it's ok...for ex. a sprinkle etc.
If you had a baby a year ago then no I don't think it's necessary.
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BFP5in09
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Given your circumstances I think it's perfectly fine to have another shower. I just got my BFP with #2 this morning but they'll be less than 2 years apart - definitely not a cause for another shower
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MsMBV
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Posted by Gatsbygirl
I think it is a nice idea. Every baby and every pregnancy should be celebrated. If they are close a little "sprinkle" is a nice way to show love and support for a the mom to be. If the kids are far apart in age another shower is appropriate and a wonderful gesture.
ITA.
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MrsDrMatt
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Not my thing.... but good luck
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Stefanie
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Sure, why not? I see nothing wrong with them.
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NoahsArkTummy
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
go for it!!! It's not like it was a year ago when you had your last baby shower......who disagrees just won't come.....their loss!
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Bridex100
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
I don't see the big deal about having a shower or sprinkle for a second child. I think every new child should be celebrated. The size of the gift will depend on how close you are to the person, regardless of it was a first or second child.
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Ambersmom
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Posted by MarisaK
I think there is a big difference between having a second baby shower when your 'babies' are only 1-3 or 4 years apart - IMO that's obnoxious -
But your DH's kids are in their 20's, and your youngest is 7 ........I don't think it's bad -
If you're not totally comfortable, what about doing something on the smaller side?
I sort of agree with this as well. My ex SIL had full blown showers for all three of her kids. Her sons were only 13 months apart To me, it's a little gift-grabby, but it's only my opinion. Then again, this was the same SIL who had an engagement party, a bridal shower, a housewarming party, a fund raising type wedding, etc. Let's not forget her son's birthday where she invited 35 people over and had ONE Entemann's cake on hand, one bag of chips and one bottle of soda!!
If your children are from different marriages/much older though, I don't see anything wrong with it.
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isabelle2137
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
When the children are that far apart, I wouldn't mind it.
When they aren't, I don't agree with it.
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sweetie101
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
well my sister in law just had a shower thrown by the babys godmother she has a 2 year old.. she didnt even know anything about and she didnt know she was having one. the godmother just wanted her to have a special day..yeah because she wasnt even thinking about one.sh
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babyonthebrain
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
If you're child is a few years old, I don't see what the big deal is in having a small shower. I wouldn't want anythign extravagant though. Also if it's a different gender than your first child, I don't see why not. I think the only time its a littl much is like If you have your first child then like 2 years later you have another one of the same gender, then I wouldn't feel right having another shower.
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CrankyPants
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
Posted by sweetie101
well my sister in law just had a shower thrown by the babys godmother she has a 1 year old.. she didnt even know anything about and she didnt know she was having one. the godmother just wanted her to have a special day.
That is the other thing to think about. A lot of showers are done as a surprise and the mother-to-be has no idea. Can't help that and can't think of her a greedy, right?
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annie
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Re: How do you feel about a baby shower for #2?
7 year age difference & you definitely need/deserve another full shower!
Personally, I would never ever want another shower if it were less than five years. I'd feel silly & greedy considering how generous everyone was with our first.
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