A Shower at 36 Weeks?

From what I understand most women have their showers between 30 and 34 weeks.

My MIL and mom are supposed to be planning my shower but I know for a fact that they have done NOTHING because they are waiting for me and DH to send the invitation. YES you read that right.

So we were originally thinking of having the shower on 9/12 when I am 34 weeks but since that is just 6 weeks away and invites have not been sent yet, I am thinking of pushing it back to 9/26 when I am 36 weeks. It is going to be held in my parents backyard.

Am I going to be too uncomfortable to enjoy it?

I am just so stressed right now - I am actually home sick from work, totally stressed induced, had to have a z-pack prescribed, and in the deep recesses of my brain just realized that NO ONE has been planning my shower!

I just want to cry right now. This is my bridal shower all over again. I am envious of all you ladies that have people in your lives that love and support you and that are excited to plan an event for you. Please count your blessings.

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Mine was at 37.5 weeks and DS was born 10 days later and it all worked out fine

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my shower (well, sprinkle, actually) is at 36 weeks as well

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I felt the same way. I will be exactly 36 weeks the day of my shower. Its the only day my mom is free to fly up in Oct. I was a little upset but there is nothing I can do.

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Mine is on saturday, and I'll be a little over 36 weeks.

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Mine was at 36 weeks. There isn't a "set" frame of time to have a baby shower. As long as everything is fine so far with your pregnancy, you'll still feel fine then.

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I loved your comment about "It's my bridal shower all over again" i know exactly how you feel. My invites have finally been ordered. My shower will be on 9/20 and I will be 34 weeks. I think its a perfect time.

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If you are thinking of having any jewish guests they likely would be unable to attend on 9/26 b/c that is yom kippur. I would keep the 12th and get the invites out now. It is fine to give 4 weeks notice for a shower.

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My shower was just on Saturday and I was 36 weeks yesterday. I was fine!

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I think that keeping the 34 wk date, 6 wks from now is fine, just send invites as soon as possible, but I think there is enough notice.

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i just went to a shower in june and the mom to be was 36-37 weeks. She was fine during the shower. They did provide a nice comfy chair for her.

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I will be 36 weeks at mine and I'm ok with it

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I'm so sorry that you are so stressed over this. I'm sure that things will work out just fine.

I will be 35 weeks at my shower....not too concerned.

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My shower was at 36 weeks all was fine

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Hey Alisha...I'm sorry you have to go through this. I say keep the original date, I think for the most part everyone knows the date right in the family? Even though if you do push the date there will be more of a likelyhood that I can attend
Not for nothing I gave birth to Jade at 35wks 5days so I wouldn't have made it.
Call me up girl...I can help you!!!
Love ya

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I personally would keep the date you have and get the invites out asap. I wouldn't cut it so close. You never know, things could start to stir up by 36 weeks

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Thank you everyone for your kind words and suggestions.

I talked it over with DH and we are going to buy the invites at a stationary store on Friday, print & address them on Saturday and put them in the mail on Sunday. So hopefully by the middle of next week folks will start to receive them.

I am sticking with 9/12 (34 weeks) as the date b/c I know myself and I am going to want a few weeks to make sure that our home is ready for a baby. I don't think I can handle packing my hospital bag and stressing about installing a car seat, etc. once my water breaks.

I am feeling calmer now. Next step is to get the moms on board so they can handle the rest!

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I had my shower at 36 weeks and he came exactly 1 week later. Everything was fine and I didn't have any issues!

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My shower was at 35 weeks and I was fine.

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Mine was at 36 weeks and DS was born about 3 weeks later. Everything worked out just fine. Don't get too stressed about the date and enjoy the shower as best you can

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I was 36 weeks at my baby shower for DD and I was fine.

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My shower was at 36 weeks. I was pretty comfortable. Of course, the baby came at 34 weeks though.

If you want it at 36 weeks, that's fine. The ony thing I'd recommend is know who gets your car seat in case you need it earlier.

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My Shower was at 35 weeks & I basically planned by myself & my mother paid for it. If I didn't start the planning, it would have never got done.