https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:33:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267221 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:11:00 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2267221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would invite both mothers to both showers. My mom and sisters came to multiple showers and even though I told them not to bring gifts, they brought small gifts to the second shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267219 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:08:13 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2267219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely invite the inlaws. I think grandmas-to-be get a kick out of all the baby related events. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267212 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:05:08 +0000 Mrs. Blush 2267212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree - invite her! I wouldn't overthink it. It's about spending time with each other and celebrating, and I think it would be more awkward/dramatic to not invite her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267210 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:04:46 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2267210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in this situation and asked that moms and sisters be invited to both showers and they all came. I think it was nice for our families to mix at such an exciting time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267202 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:59:56 +0000 erinbaderin 2267202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely would invite her both to both showers, although like you said, make it clear that you don't want/expect two presents, you just want the chance to spend more time with her. She'll love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267199 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:58:41 +0000 MaryM 2267199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok. Thanks! I didn't want it to seem gift-grabby, but I think my MIL would really feel included and welcome if she got an invite. </p> <p>My mom and I are like BFFs and MIL is a little jealous of that relationship (she's never said anything, but I know she wishes we spent more time together...but it's also not like she stops by like my mom does). Plus I'm not extroverted like their family is so it's just ...weird. Not bad at all, we're just so totally different. </p> <p>So if I have the chance and it's not weird to include her, I think I'd like to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267196 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:57:07 +0000 JenGirl 2267196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both sets of parents were invited to both showers. Neither ended up coming to the other side's shower (they're 4 hr apart) but it gave them the option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267178 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:46:02 +0000 snowjewelz 2267178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would, esp if they've met and get along! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267172 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:44:02 +0000 hilsy85 2267172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the moms should each be invited to the other shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267171 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:43:57 +0000 regberadaisy 2267171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't see why it would be weird? I would! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showers-and-in-laws#post-2267168 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:41:08 +0000 MaryM 2267168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If both your family and your SO's throw showers...do you invite the in laws to both shower so they have the chance to interact with each other? Or is that weird?</p> <p>My MIL and DH's aunt have met my mom and aunt at our wedding shower and reception and get along great. Although they only live an hour apart, they don't see each other often. I wondered if it would be weird to invite MIL to a shower my mom throws (if her daughter is also throwing a shower) or if this might be normal? I would make it clear to her that gifts aren't required by both events (though I'm assuming that wouldn't stop her). </p>