https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:36:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-183010 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:23:43 +0000 PBandBaseball 183010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really think that the book idea is awesome. I also think that it would be a great way to get her older daughter involved too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182865 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:38:33 +0000 chrispygal 182865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to say the book idea is great too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182692 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:33:18 +0000 chopsuey 182692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sprinkles are always good for baby #2s! I went to one and on the invite we were asked to bring books for the baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182623 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:46:22 +0000 Mrs. Train 182623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend threw me a small get together. I was unsure about having one with my fourth. There was some family drama going on and I just didn't want to have to put on a smiley face with some of them around. She had a few friends and I go out for coffee and then we went to a super cute book store. It was totally like the book store in You've got mail. (not like a borders or barnes and nobel)</p> <p>Each friend bought me one or two books. Some were for my three boys and some were for my new baby girl that was coming. I loved it. It was a perfect afternoon with my close friends and I always love getting new books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182594 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:34:54 +0000 prettylizy 182594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My shower was actually a cocktail party, we had 8-10 couples that are really important to us over at my mothers house, we had lots of drinks, punch, and delicious food. My sister organized it and it was an "OH BABY, Cocktails!" theme. It started at 5:30pm, I tapped out at midnight, some of the guys were still going until 3am! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182573 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:26:04 +0000 mediagirl 182573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea of brunch. Books are good, as well. People could even bring used books and not have to spend any money! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182511 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:01:49 +0000 littlebug 182511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the book idea. You can get books pretty cheap, so she won't feel bad about people spending money. And you can just do a casual brunch or luncheon so there's not too much pressure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182500 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:55:17 +0000 heffalump 182500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chrispygal: I thought about a diaper theme, but I want it to be a surprise and I don't remember what kind of diapers she uses. I feel like she's picky. Girls night out would be fun though.</p> <p>@Cole: Love the book idea, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182491 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:49:02 +0000 Cole 182491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a brunch and people could bring books for the new baby? You could set out book plates and let people write messages to the baby to put in the books. It could be a sweet, low key way to celebrate the new baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182485 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:46:41 +0000 chrispygal 182485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How about just a girl's night out or a diaper-themed sprinkle? Diapers can always be used! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-different-kind-of-baby-shower#post-182480 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:44:34 +0000 heffalump 182480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend is pregnant with #2. She doesn't want a shower because she has everything she needs, especially because she's having the same gender. And she doesn't want a meet the baby party because it seems like too much work with a newborn. But she feels bad that she's not having anything because she feels like the baby will feel like she didn't care enough to have a party to celebrate her. Which obviously isn't true and I don't agree with that.... but that's how she feels and you can't tell someone how to feel. </p> <p>My friends threw me a little mini shower at a pottery painting place. We each picked something out to paint for my LO, and it was super fun and cute. But this girl would not appreciate something like that. She's a perfectionist and if things aren't perfect she doesn't want them..... and of course people can't all paint perfectly. </p> <p>So I'm looking for other ideas to celebrate the new baby. Any ideas? </p>