Your thoughts on a shower for #2

I told my mom no shower for #2 because I thought It was not appropriate, even though it has been 7 years between children.( Due to infertility issues) Now my mom says a lot of people have been asking when my shower is, assuming I would have one. As did some of my friends. What do you guys think? Asking for too much for another shower or not?

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I have read some of your posts and you have been truly blessed. have a shower! I bet most of the stuff you had for your other child is not even considered "safe" 7 years later. Enjoy yourself!!

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I once heard that a shower for #2 is ok if it has been more than 5 years since the last baby.

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My cousin did a shower for her 2nd baby, and asked it to be a "baby book/Disney Movie theme. She wanted it to be something different and something both kids could use/need. It was an awsome shower

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I think you should do whatever you want. People who love you and support you will come.

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Honestly, I voted no. In my family we dont have showers at all for superstitious reasons and I would feel that a second shower were pushing it if i were invited a second time around. Sorry, just my opinion.
ETA: I would make a registry though because those people who are asking will probably buy you a gift anyway, but those that wouldnt have bought another gift wont feel obligated.

Message edited 12/4/2007 11:35:34 PM.

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You should definelty have a shower!!!

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You definitley should have shower. Personally I don't see the big deal in showers for 2nd or even 3rd or fourth babies. But especially since you have 7 years in between kids you will need some new stuff. Congrats!!!

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With a 7 year span between your kids I see nothing wrong with having a shower. I am pg with #2 also and I will not have a shower because I just had a bridal in 03, and a baby shower in 05 I feel like every two years there is a shower and I don't want to people to feel like they have to but with 7 years I absolutely think you should have a shower!!!! Enjoy!

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I think given the amount of time that has passed, it is 100% acceptable to have a second shower. Like someone else said, many things from your first child are probably no longer deemed to be safe, such as the car seat.

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personally, i would not have one.

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I think there is nothing wrong with having a shower...actually I think it's a great idea!!!

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I think there is nothing wrong with a 2nd shower mainly because I want another one when the time comes

No but really it has been 7 yrs. A lot has changed. I would def have a shower

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Absolutely have one. Just my opinion. there is a rule of thumb out there after 5 years in between it's appropriate. If it's shorter than that people call them sprinkles. Not a full blown shower, a sweet celebration to welcome and prepare for #2 or #3... you deserve it!

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There is nothing wrong with have a 2nd shower when your children are that spaced apart. I'm sure you need all the eccentials again after 7 years so why not?

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You should have one, it doesn't matter even if your kids were close. Each baby is a blessing and should be celebrated. There aren't any rules to this.....

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I see nothing wrong with having a second shower. My BF got PG with her third and there is eight years between her youngest and the baby.
Her close friends and her mom got together and threw her a shower. We all chipped in for everything.

And please register!!! She got so many clothes, which is the one thing she didn't really need, cuz she didn't register.

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I dont see anything wrong with it. If you are concerned maybe have something small and inexpensive

I threw a shower for my sister when she had her second kid and I know some of my family members were
pi ssed. But oh well, no one was dragging them there, they could have politely declined. We kept it small and had it at someones house.

My feeling is, a baby is a miracle and there is nothing wrong with celebrating

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I think it's fine! Esp if they are that far apart!! Enjoy the day!!!!

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I don't think I would want one, but if I was invited to one for someone who had a 7 year gap between children, I would gladly go and bring a gift

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7 years deserves a second shower. Car seats are no longer good after 6 so go for it and have a great time.

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I have been to second child showers- more like a get together at the grandma's house. I think a lower key GTG is more appropriate. Not like- rentinga hall and playing games and baby bottle confetti and balloons.

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Posted by niikki-8-18-06

There is nothing wrong with have a 2nd shower when your children are that spaced apart. I'm sure you need all the eccentials again after 7 years so why not?

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You should do what you want.. who cares what others thing.. My friend had a second shower and they called it a Sprinkle :)
Good luck