https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:27:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-309702 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:21:18 +0000 cvbee 309702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had ours at Christmas and it was such a hoot!!! Fam was already gathered and we brought the dessert! Had a couple family members Skyping in. I will DEFINITELY gender cake reveal again. </p> <p>Actually, when I heard about the cake parties, that is what decided for me that we'd find out the gender instead of be Team Green. It seemed like it would be even more exciting than waiting til the birth, which is exciting in it's own way. It was a great additional exciting event. </p> <p>I also did a "First Look" on our wedding day. I wonder what the correlation might be between people doing First Looks and Gender Reveals. :)</p> <p>PS. And it was delicious. </p> [attach=1398/12/max1jj.600x453.all-done.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-309639 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:55:54 +0000 autumnlove 309639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anacarlin: I love the picture of your family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-309626 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:51:27 +0000 Boogs 309626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had family over for dessert and coffee and did a reveal that way. It was simple and quickly planned. I definitely want to do the same again one day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-309457 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:39:31 +0000 lawbee11 309457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anacarlin: I love your photos! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-309432 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:27:25 +0000 luckypenny 309432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Although we loved the experience DH doesn't want to find out with the next one so no more reveals for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-309016 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:21:03 +0000 luckypenny 309016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't have a reveal party, per say, but we did find out our LO's sex at the morning after brunch we held at my mother's house after our wedding. All of our family lives in different parts of the country so we thought this would be a great time to share the big news. We had the ultrasound tech write the sex and seal it in an envelope which we gave to the baker. </p> <p>It was such a nice surprise and great to look down on the balcony and see all of our friend and families reactions. </p> [attach=2180/12/maw1f4.600x440.cake.jpg] [attach=2180/12/maw1f5.600x400.reaction.jpg] [attach=2180/12/maw1f7.600x400.crowd.jpg] [attach=2180/12/maw1f8.600x440.hug.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-309011 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:13:56 +0000 daniellemybelle 309011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH &amp; I have a preference so when that time comes, we'll find out on our own so if we are a tad disappointed, it won't show in front of others. Not that we wouldn't be thrilled either way - just being honest!</p> <p>Having said that, I like some of the cute elements of gender reveal parties (cupcakes with pink/blue filling, etc.) We might use some aspects to reveal the gender to a handful of close family and friends after hosting dinner or something, just for fun, but not an all out party with decorations and invitations and all that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-308898 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:28:11 +0000 anonysquire 308898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Ya my sister had one and it was pretty fun actually. Everyone was super excited and everyone but my dad thought it was a girl and it ended up being a boy, everyone was so surprised! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-308892 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:25:12 +0000 Arden 308892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You know, I'm actually annoyed by the people who are annoyed by them.<br /> As long as the people aren't requesting gifts, and are throwing a party where THEY pay for food and everyone has time to be together and celebrate, what is the problem? People are so judgmental. I think they are sweet. </p> <p>That said, we won't be having one because we won't be telling the gender.</p> <p>I also have no problem with baby showers for second babies. It's a happy time, if people want to throw you a party, yay! Have fun, celebrate every baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-308891 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:25:02 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 308891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think they're sort of silly, but maybe for like a 4 or 5th kid if that happens so that they still get some sort of party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-308886 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:17:04 +0000 anonysquire 308886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but only cause I don't plan on finding out genders. But I will do a pregnancy reveal kind of party thing. Depending on when I get pregnant I will tie it into a holiday party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-308721 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:51:13 +0000 blackbird 308721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no, i think they are excessive, as you are essentially throwing another party for yourself </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-308183 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:46:59 +0000 DigAPony 308183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also think they're a little silly; however, I would be into hosting a casual dinner, something low-key like we do with our friends anyway, and letting everyone know what we were having while we were all together. I just wouldn't make the gathering specifically for the purpose of telling everyone the gender or doing the cutting-into-a-cake type thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-308056 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:52:12 +0000 LittleFox 308056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're revealing gender at the shower! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307989 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:17:31 +0000 kml636 307989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had one, everyone loved it! I would recommend it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307602 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:40:27 +0000 lawbee11 307602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely want to have one! It will be low key, though, with only close family and friends. I think it will be fun to show pictures to our LO one day and say "this is how we found out you were a girl/boy!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307553 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:22:26 +0000 MrsTiz 307553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I won't have one, and actually think they're kind of silly. My SIL talks about having one for her next child but I can't see spending all of that money on a party, to say what a simple phone call could fix. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307546 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:19:39 +0000 Alivoo01 307546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've attended one and it was pretty low key. We all went over to have dessert at a friend's house. One of the 24 cupcakes had a the gender revealed icing.</p> <p>I'd love to throw one (since friend get togethers are a frequent occurrence for us, ocassion or not), but keep it low key also. Just a BBQ then something at the end to reveal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307526 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:08:25 +0000 mrsjyw 307526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we didn't, but i think they're fun! if we have one of each with the first two... we may try for a third and keep it surprise so maybe theN? ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307485 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:52:10 +0000 Mrs. Bee 307485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>nah because we're low key, but would be fun to attend or throw! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307483 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:51:11 +0000 Minnie_Girl 307483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably not (I like being team green), but it would be nice to go to one. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307474 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:42:44 +0000 LuLu Mom 307474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had one, and will do it again. It was a great way to share the news. To deflect the attention off of us (we found out at the doctor's office) we had our moms each cut a side of the cake, so the attention was on them. It was great to see their reaction, along with everyone else's! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307471 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:41:24 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 307471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We planned one, but had to cancel because the date didn't work out the way we wanted it to. We ended up making phone calls instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307470 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:41:17 +0000 looch 307470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd have one for my husband and I, like a cake or balloons in a box. I am way too embarrassed for parties in general. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307469 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:41:15 +0000 MamaMoose 307469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meredithNYC: I'm with you. I think they are very "Look at me! Look at me! I'm pregnant and I want as many parties as possible!!". Like you, I would definitely go if a close friend or family member invited me, but I wouldn't like to have one for myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307467 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:39:09 +0000 meredithNYC 307467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To be honest, I think they're a bit much. If I were invited to one for a good friend or family member, I would definitely go. But I don't know, it just seems sort of attention-grabby to me. And now I hope I haven't offended anyone! It's just my opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307406 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:41:14 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 307406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it would be fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307402 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:40:07 +0000 autumnlove 307402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@softcream: I gave her a Bebe Au Lait nursing cover since she wants to try breast feeding. I didn't want to return a gender specific gift later! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307269 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:51:56 +0000 heffalump 307269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't, they weren't popular when we had lo and next time we're going team green. Maybe if I knew about them I would have done something small just for my family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-or-would-you-have-a-gender-reveal-party#post-307267 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:50:00 +0000 loveisstrange 307267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We so would have if we would have been at home with our families! </p>