What do I do about a Baby shower?? series of questions...

Question

When is it normal to have a Baby shower? (how far along?)

Who do I invite?

(the reason I ask is because my mother-in-law doesn't seem too giddy about it and she said just to invite her mother and sister) but what about my father-in-law's side?

Is it just friends? or do I invite my mothers friends whom I've known my whole life?

Do I throw it myself or does someone throw it for me?

Sorry, I am so lost...this is my first pregnancy also!

Answer 1

usually someone throws you a shower normally a friend or sister.. and for the invites I would invite friends, family (both sides) , coworkers you are close to. And have the shower around the 6-7 month that way you will still have time to get what you need that you don't get at your shower but are far enough along to know what the baby is  

Answer 2

You're not supposed to throw your own...sometimes the person close to you who is throwing it, will talk to you about it for your ideas, or they may be planning it as a surprise.

Usually it's between 6-9 months pregnant, but occationally I've seen one after the baby is born. A friend of mine had one at 4-5 months-ish because she was visiting family across the country, and doesn't get to do so often.

Your mom should know, but it's basically whoever would be excited for you to be having your baby (her friends probably are, if they've seen you grow up).

Good luck and congrats!

Answer 3

all of your questions will be answered by articles on this site...

http://freshbabyshowers.com/

Answer 4

1.  Showers are usually held around 6-8 months, depending on when is most convenient for you and the hostess.

2. You do not throw yourself a shower. That would be VERY tacky and tasteless. (By doing so, you are telling all your freinds/relatives that they have to buy you presents.)

Showers are normally given by a friend or non-immediate relative. If you have no one who wants to give you a shower ... you don't have a shower.  The hostess would plan the guest-list together with you.  You would invite any family and friends who are likely to be excited about your pregnancy and eager to celebrate with you.

Answer 5

usually your mom throws it for you or maybe if you have a sister.......if not throw it yourself invite anyone you want its your party.....i think my cousin had hers at 6 months......congrats!!!

Answer 6

Most showers are held some time during the last trimester, around month 7 or 8.

You don't invite anyone.  The shower hostess/hostesses take care of that.  If it is a family member hosting the shower, she may ask if there are any friends or coworkers you would like to invite, in which case you can provide a list of people.  But it really should be limited to your closer friends and family members, not everyone you ever met.  Oftentimes, the grandmothers to-be will want to invite their friends, which is fine--after all, most of those women probably knew you from the time you were little.

But under no circumstances do you throw a baby shower for yourself.  The nature of the party is to ask the guests to bring gifts for the parents to-be, and therefore the expectant parents should not be the hosts of the party.