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01-02-2013 at 5:12 PM
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baby shower for #2

Ok ladies...so I am 28 weeks prego with #2 which is a BOY and my sister wants to throw me a "sprinkle" as she wasn't able to really participate with my shower for my now 3 yr old GIRL. I have all the big stuff (well getting a new stroller/carseat ourselves) and did register...again for myself to use as a checklist..but i still feel guilty? What do you ladies think? I am happy to have a get together as we do not have a lot of babies/children in our families and it will be nice to celebrate... but opinions on "sprinkle" for #2?

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01-02-2013 at 5:20 PM
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Some are for it and some are against it. It seems to be fairly controversial. I for one am against it, but who am I to dictate what you, your family, and or your circle of friends are cool with.

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01-02-2013 at 5:24 PM
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At work, we do sprinkles often, but we usually only give diapers and wipes and such.

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01-02-2013 at 5:28 PM
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I don't think the opinions on here are relevant. All that matters is whether those who are invited to yours are okay with it. In my circle showers/sprinkles are for first children only, end of story, so that would not go over well at all. It would be considered very tacky and rude. In other circles people have something for each baby and that would be expected or at least not considered tacky.

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01-02-2013 at 5:31 PM
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A sprinkle is okay, IMO. To me that means small gifts, small guest list. My friends and I usually just do an informal get together with gifts like diapers. No registry or anything.

We don't call it a sprinkle or mention gifts on the invite.

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01-02-2013 at 5:46 PM
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I had a big shower for my son (around 50-60 people), and on Sunday I had a 'sprinkle" for this baby (it was at most 20 people.)  I got lots of basics- clothes, diapers, wipes, blankets.  It was nice because this baby is a girl, so most of what I have is very masculine.  Now I have pretty pink blankets and sheets.  :)

I honestly really enjoyed just being able to sit and talk to my closest friends and family, regardless of gifts.  

I say do it if that's what you want (or someone wnats to do for you)  


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01-02-2013 at 5:50 PM
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I'm against showers for second plus kids. I know when I get an invite I do a major eye roll so for that reason I would decline any showers. But i know there are plenty of people who don't have a problem with it!

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01-02-2013 at 6:13 PM
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Having a child of a different sex is not reason enough to warrant a second shower.

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01-02-2013 at 6:16 PM
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mabenner1:
Having a child of a different sex is not reason enough to warrant a second shower.

 

Yes

I find the "But it's a different sex" argument to be really grating, silly, and downright rude.

01-02-2013 at 6:20 PM
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Joy2611:

mabenner1:
Having a child of a different sex is not reason enough to warrant a second shower.

 

Yes

I find the "But it's a different sex" argument to be really grating, silly, and downright rude.



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01-02-2013 at 6:24 PM
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Do what you want.

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01-02-2013 at 6:31 PM
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I actually just asked the same thing on the March board the other day! Ultimately I made my decision based on my circle of friends and family though. So I think it depends on yours. If sprinkles are relatively common for them, then I think it's no big deal and let her go for it and enjoy! For me, mine would be the first sprinkle I've been to, so I opted out. We all buy gifts for 2nd babies anyway so I don't think anyone would be mad about it, but I felt uncomfortable with the idea. I do think I would keep the registry to yourself though, and use it as just a checklist like you planned. 

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01-02-2013 at 6:43 PM
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This is FI's first biological child, and his mother/his side of the family were very adamant about throwing the sprinkle. I wouldn't have asked for it, and we registered solely for the completion coupon. (The major stuff we already had.) I had a wonderful sprinkle, and his family was very generous.

I'm still not a huge fan of 2+ showers, regardless of what the new baby's sex is, but you can keep it classy--- you should not be mentioning where you are registered and the guest list should quite small. 


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01-02-2013 at 6:53 PM
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My opinion is that it depends on your circle of friends/family. I'm from rural Northern Minnesota and those women wouldn't blink twice about having a shower for each baby no matter how close in age or what sex. My family just threw a shower for my cousin's girlfriend who's girls are a year apart. Between her and my cousin they now have 6 kids (most of which they can't afford). I won't be having a second shower but I think that's partially because I'm Team Green this time (which I imagine seems less fun to them), I do live out of town, and honestly I put the kabosh on it almost right away so people knew I didn't feel right having another shower that soon. I am planning to go there and make an appearance and we'll probably do a little meet the baby get together at my mom's house. 

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01-02-2013 at 6:59 PM
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mkanderson85:
At work, we do sprinkles often, but we usually only give diapers and wipes and such.

 

This.


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01-02-2013 at 7:49 PM
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If it makes YOU feel guilty, then it's probably not a good idea.

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01-02-2013 at 7:50 PM
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I think this is fine when they are different genders and someone offers, and it is lower key than a full blown shower.  It is different for different groups though.

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01-02-2013 at 8:38 PM
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First, capitalizing the sex of each child does not make a difference in whether or not it is okay.  

In some circles it is acceptable to do something small for a second child.  In my family and friends it would not be acceptable at all and I would never agree to it.  Because you feel guilty, I imagine it is not the norm for your family and friends. If you do agree to let someone host something, keep it small and don't include registry info.   



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01-02-2013 at 8:41 PM
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courtnif:
Joy2611:

mabenner1:
Having a child of a different sex is not reason enough to warrant a second shower.

Yes

I find the "But it's a different sex" argument to be really grating, silly, and downright rude.

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Or spacing. I was an idiot and thought I was done having kids so I gave away every last baby thing I owned. There is an almost 5 year space between my youngest and this baby. A friend offered to throw one, but I declined. I see showers more as a fun welcome to motherhood, not this lady needs stuff lets give it to her :) I bought all my stuff, it was my idea to have another after giving all my baby stuff away. With that said I have attended many many sprinkles (though they are still called showers around here), and I do not mind at all. I tend to buy smaller gift though, like a cute outfit. Keep it small, close friends and family only, and I think you will be fine. Or else you can tell your sister you are not comfortable with it if you really don't want to.

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01-02-2013 at 8:43 PM
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sucrets4:
If it makes YOU feel guilty, then it's probably not a good idea.

I think this is a pretty good way to think of it.


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01-02-2013 at 10:49 PM
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My MIL threw me a surprise sprinkle because 2 is a girl and 1 was a boy. I didn't register and I just got some cute clothes, blankets, and baby products. I don't see sprinkles as a problem even if the sex is the same. People can easily reply no if they disagree.

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01-03-2013 at 8:19 AM
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Hey, if someone is willing to host and provide a nice lunch, why not get together and keep it small? Again, gifts shouldn't be required and I wouldn't advertise the registry but things like diapers, wipes, onesies, etc are all helpful. 

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01-03-2013 at 1:04 PM
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I like the idea of a sprinkle and acknowldeging the new baby in some way. I am attending a sprinkle this weekend for my cousin who has a son and now is pregnant with her daughter. She did not want one but her mother planned the whole thing and it was a surprise up until yesterday lol. I guess it does depend on your comfort level and what your circle of family/friends normally does. Now I will say we had a full on baby shower for another cousin this summer that has a girl and had a boy. She registered for new everything (monitor, stroller-not a double- bouncer, high chair, etc) and I personally thought that was a bit much. But everyone has different circumstances. There were some things I couldnt understand why she needed them, again. But this pregnancy was a surprise and they live in a small apartment and got rid of everything from their daughter so I guess they needed some things. I can understand registering so you can get the completion bonus discount too!

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In my social circle, it is very common. I had a small shower this past weekend. I also made a registry to use as my own personal checklist and for the completion coupon. It was not listed on the invitation and I didn't even give it to people who asked me what I need. 90% of my gifts were clothes. I actually didn't get any diapers, but most of the guests know that I CD anyway. 

It totally depends on your social circle whether or not a shower for a second child is a faux pas or not.   


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01-03-2013 at 8:19 PM
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I am having another boy. My oldest DS is 2 so we have had to buy very little. We chose not to have another shower as we had a huge one the first go around. My coworkers are having me a small "sprinkle" at work because I started there after my first son was born and they said that they had never had one for me.

We did a small gender reveal for family and a few close friends (no gifts). However, I have had several friends and family members ask about our shower and were actually surprised that we were not having one.

 I don't mind to go to a second baby shower under certain circumstances such as my friend that had another baby after seven years of not being able to get pregnant. Much of her baby stuff was dated.

 I agree with the others that you should do whatever is acceptable in your circle of friends. I know that many of my close friends/family have bought or will buy for the baby anyway.


 
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