How many baby showers can I have?
Baby showers are wonderfull occasions, filled with excitement for the arrival of a little one. Traditionally, one baby shower celebration is held for each pregnancy. The question is, how many baby showers can you have?
Traditionally, one baby shower per pregnancy is the standard. It's an opportunity for friends and family to come together, celebrate mom-to-be and shower her with gifts to help prepare for the baby's arrival.
What is the origin of a Baby Shower?
Baby showers have existed for centuries, though their exact origin is uncertain. The tradition can be traced back to ancient Egyptian and Roman societies. However, the modern concept of baby showers became popular in the United States shortly after World War II.
However, recent times bring new trends. Some parents may find themselves in situations that warrant more than one celebration. For example, if there are different social circles or extended family members who want to host separate showers, it could be considered acceptable.
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Cultural practices also play a role. In some cultures, multiple baby showers are a common and accepted tradition. It's important to consider the cultural background and expectations when deciding on the number of baby showers. My background is from Eastern Europe, and back in the day when my mum was expecting me, the thought of having a baby shower was something wild. It was even a bad superstition to buy baby stuff before the baby arrives. I will tell you my Nana was a busy lady when she heard the news that I had arrived and had to prepare EVERYTHING before my mum came back home with me.
Mind you, the superstitions from my cultural heritage didn't stop me. I had three baby welcoming parties, and I am so glad I did.
Practicality should be taken into account. Hosting multiple showers may be more logistically challenging, and guests may feel overwhelmed with multiple invitations. So consider not inviting the same people to different events, as they might feel pressured with the gift situation.
Unless you are very clear and state that you don't want gifts. That's what I did when I was planning my gender reveal and mentioned it on the invites. Most of the people invited to the gender reveal were the closest friends and family, and they were invited to the baby shower later on.
Planning a few different events might feel overwhelming. I mean, if you have someone willing to host a baby shower or two for you, plus help you with planning, that's super awesome. Although in my situation, I planned all three events myself with the help of my mum, and all of them were hosted in different places, not in my house, which took a little pressure off as I knew I didn't have to worry about the mess.
Ultimately, the number of baby showers you have is a personal choice. Some may prefer a more intimate gathering with close friends and family, while others may embrace the idea of several celebrations to include a wider social circle.
My partner was as excited as I was about the baby, so we decided to have a co-ed Teddy Bear baby shower, which involved quite a wide circle of people, such as his friends, my friends, and both of our family.
There were a lot of guests, which left me with the idea of having a separate baby shower solely with my girlfriends from work. It was more of an intimate gathering, and it was also super nice.
In the end, there's no hard and fast rule about how many baby showers one can have. It's about finding the right balance between tradition, personal preferences, and cultural influences. As my cultural background didn't stop me from having a baby shower, it could be different for you. Whether it's one shower or more, the most important aspect is to cherish the moments, celebrate the new life joining the family, and create lasting memories with loved ones.
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