Is it inappropriate to have a "mommy sprinkle" for a second pregnancy?

Question

My best friend offered to throw me a luncheon style "mommy sprinkle" to celebrate this pregnancy. My mom gawked at the idea and said I was being so tacky. I have a 17mo son (he'll be 21mo when baby is born) and have most of the things I need. I really just loved the idea of having a party to celebrate baby. The invitation would be worded with the following:

Pins, Diapers, Bottles Galore

Sarah and Chris are having one more

Big Brother, Anderson, has plenty to share

This is only a "sprinkle" to show that we care

Please join us to celebrate before baby is due

In case you haven't heard they're back on team blue!

I didn't see the big deal and though I did make a "wish list" at target.com I wasn't going to include it on the invitations as it's basically just a guideline for me to use when shopping (though you CAN find it if you search...and my mom thinks this is tacky too). What do you think? Should I turn down the sprinkle? Will my guests think I'm being greedy or tacky?

Answer 1

I think it's wonderful your friend wants to help you celebrate.  Have a great time and don't worry - I don't think anyone will feel you are being "tacky".  

P.S.  Love the "mommy sprinkle" thing.  

Answer 2

yeah my boyfriend's 21,his mom just had another baby and she had a shower and i didn't see anything wrong with that.

Answer 3

It would be rude to turn down your friend who offered....your mom is old school, ignore her, dont invite her if she doesnt want to celebrate.

Answer 4

Why not wait until the baby's born and celebrate it then?

Answer 5

No, it is not inappropriate for you to have a baby shower for a second child. Every child is a gift and a miracle worthy of celebration. And besides, I just love your invitation idea. Very creative. Way to go Mom!!!

Answer 6

I see nothing wrong with it. The shower is about the child, not the mom. If people don't want to come they don't have to, you know? Plus, since you are calling it a sprinkle I think people will just bring small stuff like diapers and clothes, which is great.

Tell your mom this is 2008. If someone wants to throw you a party, let them.

Answer 7

I have to agree with your mother. If the babies were 5 or 6 years apart, I wouldn't see anything wrong with a second shower, but they are just too close for comfort with most of us older folks.

I would suggest that you go ahead and have the "sprinkle", but refrain from inviting the older generation of women that attended your first shower. I can assure you that many would be offended that your friends are begging for gifts for you again so soon.

Answer 8

In my opinion, a baby shower/baby sprinkle is to celebrate the coming child, and so I figure why shouldn't a second baby have a shower? Are they not as welcomed as the first? Are people not excited? I surely hope that's not the case.

So go ahead and celebrate!