https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-62915 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:37:58 +0000 banana 62915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son was born a month early at 36 weeks so you just never know. Luckily I had my shower 2 months before due date so I had some time to set up the baby gear I received during my shower before the baby came. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-62890 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:13:53 +0000 HabesBabe 62890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be about 31 1/2 weeks at mine-- like the PP, I wanted time to set up the things we receive as gifts and have time to buy necessities we didn't get. Also, I didn't want to be huge and uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-62786 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:05 +0000 Boogs 62786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My shower was about 4 weeks before my due date. Ideally, I wish it was a bit earlier because I was feeling so large, tired, and a bit swollen. Plus, my water broke 2 weeks before my due date, so I didn't have much time between the shower and when the baby arrived to sort through and organize everything like I would have liked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-62722 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:11:23 +0000 PennyLainne 62722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around here it is very common to have them after the baby is born. Usually a couple weeks after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-62712 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:07:15 +0000 DpeachLu 62712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will be 33 weeks, I wanted to make sure we have enough time to organize and plan for what else we need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61985 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:04:45 +0000 Clementine 61985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 2 month is best because that way you can figure out ahead of time what things you'll need to buy that folks didn't gift you. Plus last month of pregnancy for me seems to be a crazy rush to try to catch up on reading, classes, buying, nesting etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61979 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:58:27 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 61979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was fairly early ... April and I wasn't due until end of June/early July. But it was mostly because that was the date that worked best for everyone, plus I had to travel from VA to OH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61978 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:57:28 +0000 SAHM0811 61978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd vote for 2 months prior too. You want as much cushion as possible to get gear in place, assembled, etc... And many women go into labor starting at 36 weeks, so best to be prepared! My sis is due mid-June and I'm throwing her shower at the end of April. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61974 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:52:23 +0000 tequiero21 61974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>lot of my friends had it around 2 months before. i'm technically due april 9. i had my shower january 14, which is about "2 months" before i'm supposedly due with twins (march 19). which was when i was still feeling pretty good. i was almost 28 weeks. now, i'll be 30 on monday and i feel a bit crappy. i'm feeling huge and got gross reflex.... i'm glad i got the shower out of the way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61872 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:06:40 +0000 sulli301 61872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I went to a baby shower once &amp; the mom was 39 weeks!! I felt SO bad for her because I could tell she was hot &amp; uncomfortable. It was small, close friends &amp; family but I thought wow this is poor planning!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61868 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:57:35 +0000 chopsuey 61868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say 2 months before youre due. I had mine 3 weeks before my due date and it really stressed me out </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61861 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:51:49 +0000 sulli301 61861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had baby showers at 32 weeks, 34(ish not sure on this one) weeks &amp; 37 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61835 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:57:02 +0000 owlmom 61835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 32 weeks at mine, and it felt well timed. Shallow as it sounds, I didn't really feel cute my last month of pregnancy, so I'm glad I didn't wait that long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61834 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:56:59 +0000 jennylynn 61834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due April 18th and the shower is Feb. 25th, so I'll be 32 weeks, I wanted it early enough that I'll still feel good physically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61810 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:01:09 +0000 heffalump 61810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 33 weeks. I think you want to be far enough along so you have a nice bump to show off but still have time to deal with returning gifts, setting everything up (take everything out of packaging, put things together, wash everything ) and buying out the rest of your registry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61809 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:59:57 +0000 BabyBruins 61809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was scheduled for 35 weeks, but I ended up delivering at 34 weeks. My family rescheduled and the new date is on the baby's original due date-my son will be 6 weeks old. At least now I know what I really need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61795 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:42:31 +0000 runsyellowlites 61795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be almost 35 weeks when I have mine... that's as close to my due date as I was okay with being. I want to be sure to have time to get last minute things before the baby comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61791 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:34:52 +0000 ustechie 61791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be 35 weeks at mine- next Sunday!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61778 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:48:14 +0000 winniebee 61778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due May 27 and we're having my shower on April 1 (I'll be 32 weeks). I did not want to have my shower in May in case I go early (my sister and many friends have...) I would have had it during one of the other first few weekends of April but Easter is one of those weekends and another weekend my SILs are out of town. I have been to showers anywhere from 2 months before until 1 month before. I don't think there's any right or wrong way to do it though : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61777 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:47:37 +0000 Rubies 61777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my baby shower when I was, I think, 32 weeks pregnant. It was a very busy summer with weddings, bridal and baby showers, and amongst all my friends and family, there was just one available weekend so we took it. It was a good time in my pregnancy...My belly was big and cute but so much so that I felt like a giant whale. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-you-have-a-baby-shower#post-61775 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:39:01 +0000 mediagirl 61775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend of mine called last week and started talking to me about my baby shower that she is planning on throwing. She wants to know when we should have it - early May or mid April. I am due June 9th. Do you have your shower when you are 2 months out or 1 month out from your due date?</p> <p>When did you have your baby shower? </p>