Baby shower for #2?

[Stacey]

Just wondering what you girls think about baby showers for baby #2 and subsequent babies?
Is it considered tacky? Or does each baby get a shower?
I've always heard that it's okay if the first is a boy and the second a girl, or vice versa, but I don't really know what the standing is if you have 2 of the same sex?

I dont really care if I have a baby shower or not. I kept everything from Grayson, so the new baby really doesnt NEED anything - and I know my mom or my friends will ask me about having one when the time comes in a couple of months.

[Aleah]

Well, why not? I mean, it's still kind of a party to celebrate having a new baby, whether it's the first, third, or fourteenth...I'm pretty sure my sisters are throwing me one, largely because I'd given away all of V's stuff, declaring I wasn't having any more children (famous last words).

[Katelyn]

I think it is okay, but there are some restrictions to it. I agree if you have a boy then a girl or vice versa it is okay. Also if you have a baby then many years later have another, or if you have a baby with someone else then your other children (ie get remarried) BUT i think it becomes tacky for example i know a girl who is 21, and has 2 children both boys. She had 2 baby showers and they are only a year apart!

I also think there is a difference between a get together with close friends and family, and a full fledged baby shower like you typically do with your first.

[RoarGirl]

you could have the party still and ask that gifts not be brought if thats what you're worried about. or ask for donations for college instead?

[DarkendBlueSkye]

Get a list of things you don't need because you have it from Grayson and go from there. If nothing else, have a celebration of the new baby and go on with life!

[KatieS]

Personally, I feel diaper showers are ok for second babies but not full baby showers. I'm more for a "Meet The Baby" party.

But I can't really say anything since Corvin didn't get anything from family. Not even a card. Yeah, I'm still a bit bitter. lol

[aizzel]

Personally, I feel diaper showers are ok for second babies but not full baby showers. I'm more for a "Meet The Baby" party.

we do this a meet the baby party. that way people don't feel obligated to bring gifts but most do anyways. i see no problem in having another baby shower, its another celebration for another life. why not.

[Crystal]

I agree with the meet the baby party..I was always told a second baby shower is tacky unless there is a long time in between..but that is just me!

[Jessica_Marie]

For most Spanish families, we throw big baby showers not matter if its the first or 3rd baby. Which is fine with me.

[Steens]

I wouldn't see a huge problem with more than one baby shower.. Each one is different and a blessing. I never knew you shouldn't have one for each..
I guess that's just where I come from though!

For the second and so on I could see no getting as many big items.. like cribs.. strollers.. etc.. but everything else is still useful!