https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:40:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1515764 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:41:08 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1515764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love baby showers...for the games! I usually win, so they are fun for me. Opening gifts is way boring. I attended one shower recently where games were not played booo, but booze were served yaaaa! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1515740 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:28:04 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1515740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not really a big-groups type of person, or a small-talk type of person (thanks, anxiety disorders), so I'm not a fan of wedding/baby showers. That being said, I'm a LOT more comfortable if there aren't any games, and I can sit and chat with a few people that I know. Or watch gifts being opened. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1515733 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:25:06 +0000 MrsKoala 1515733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, if they are for my close friends! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1515674 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 17:06:38 +0000 Mrs.Lilac 1515674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hmmm, never been invited to any here in the uk. I know lots of people who have had babies, most of my friends and all my sisters but no one had a baby shower! That's crazy. I would never even consider having one. I don't really get them. Are they for getting presents? very strange. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514823 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:43:22 +0000 meganmp 1514823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: Guuuuuurl, you are just like me. Gah, I hate them. Your post wins 1000 internet points, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514807 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:23:48 +0000 Boheme 1514807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I skip them, and send a gift if its a close enough friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514717 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:15:05 +0000 78h2o 1514717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514706 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:52:34 +0000 Mrs.Panda 1514706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've actually only been to one baby shower which is one I threw for a close friend. It was Co-ed and actually a lot of fun as alcohol was flowing and, while there were games, they were voluntary. Some were traditional but I also had an obstacle course made up that you had to do with balloons under your shirt or between your legs or whatever it was. The men got really competitive and it was hilarious watching them play the games. Every one said they had a blast and I had some requests to write down the games/recipes used. Maybe because the only other parties I had thrown up until that time were more like college parties than baby showers haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514700 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:43:50 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1514700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loooove baby showers! And I love planning them even more! </p> <p>I guess I do think some of the games are tacky/gross - like measuring mama's belly and the candy bar in diaper. But showers that are done well are loads of fun. I planned both my sisters showers and I had a blast, and I think mostly everyone else did as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514652 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:55:22 +0000 babycanuck 1514652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like baby showers OR bridal showers. I also think sitting there watching people open gifts for an hour is boring for guests and uncomfortable for people in the spotlight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514650 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:54:06 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1514650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a game person. I usually like the food and the gift opening part. I probably couldn't handle one right now as I am suffering from extreme baby fever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514647 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:52:43 +0000 seabsher 1514647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AmeliaBedilia: Baby showers are awful for me too because of the same reason. I also tried my hardest to find ways out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514637 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:43:07 +0000 lilteacherbee 1514637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like them for the most part, but I'm not a fan of games. They give me social anxiety! I enjoy them most if its game-free, drop-in, and I know other people who will be there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514623 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:26:58 +0000 rattles 1514623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like showers! I only get invited if I like the people, and I'm always up for free food and drinks. I'm also anti-game though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514595 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:06:09 +0000 Andrea 1514595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been to any with games so I love them. Opening presents is eh. But food, drinks, and an afternoon break from my kids, um, sign me up. Invite me to your baby shower please! I always meet some new friends, too. I just went to one today and it was so much fun. I was gone for 4 hours. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514589 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:02:12 +0000 snowjewelz 1514589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like them usually, and some games are fun while some are weird/gross/over played haha. Any party really takes a huge chunk out of the day so as long as it's someone I'm close to and want to celebrate with, I'm okay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514583 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:53:29 +0000 alphagam84 1514583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to a shower recently where we all had to group sing a song written by an aunt or someone to the unborn baby. It was so weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514556 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:30:04 +0000 mrsbookworm 1514556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In general, I think they're boring. While baby gifts are cute, I think I've seen them all already :silly: </p> <p>The ones that are more bearable tend to have alcohol and good food... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514549 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:25:36 +0000 Honeydew 1514549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on the type of relationship I have with the honoree. Next week is a shower for my husbands best friend's wife. I'm hoping to know others at the shower. I'm kinda dreading going. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514531 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:08:59 +0000 mrsjazz 1514531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love baby showers. Food, games, cute little clothing. I didn't want games for my shower, but I love them being forced upon other people, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514529 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:06:32 +0000 autumnlove 1514529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I enjoy socializing and food. I hate games and watching people open gifts....Oooh, this crap was on your registry? Sooo exciting...not! :-p </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514522 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:03:33 +0000 heartonastring 1514522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like baby or bridal showers. Too contrived. And the games.....ugh.....the games.</p> <p>I LOVE socializing, but I hate showers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514504 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:57:11 +0000 artsyfartsy 1514504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I didn't even like going to my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514502 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:56:54 +0000 mrsjyw 1514502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a better shower guest than a shower star! (as in I didn't want a bridal or baby shower...and had three!) I loved the idea of family/friends getting together, but I HATED that ppl had to bring gifts, etc. It's so generous, but I feel bad :(</p> <p>As far as attending I enjoy first showers, but don't see the appeal of "sprinkles" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514489 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:40:52 +0000 Amelieisme 1514489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No...not my thing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514488 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:40:23 +0000 bushelandapeck 1514488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh. I like them sometimes but I'm not into the whole drawn out games and opening a gazillion presents. I like the socializing and celebrating a new baby coming but I am usually ready to go after an hour or so. We had a co-ed shower that was much more like a BBQ with friends and family. I like those better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514444 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:55:48 +0000 AprilFool 1514444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! Didn't even want to go to my own! Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514442 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:53:30 +0000 Smurfette 1514442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like them now if I don't know the person that well. Weekends are the only family time we get so I would rather not miss out on time with DH and R for someone I am not great friends with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514428 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:45:13 +0000 autumn865 1514428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do like them because they ate such happy occasions. I could do without the endless gift opening though. I would certainly NOT be offended if the mommy to be wanted to open gifts in the comfort of her own home :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/be-honest-do-you-like-attending-baby-showers/page/2#post-1514396 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:22:55 +0000 sea_bass 1514396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They're really no excuse for a baby shower in the UK. It's not part of the culture and as such is grabby and tacky. I think it's quite a horrible import to be honest! </p>