Having a baby shower for the second baby on the way...?

I have had one with both of my pregnancies. But the etiquette is supposedly to have only one with your first child, and another is OK if the next one is the opposite gender. Or you can have another one if your kids are more than 2-3 years apart no matter what gender. But I agree I think all babies should be celebrated!

It's really up to your friends or family, isn't it?

I mean, nobody has a baby shower for HERSELF! That would always be tacky and improper.

I think when it's been a few years between babies, it's nice for someone to do something for you, in a small way. There's plenty of ways to celebrate a baby without a shower. We just had a nice little brunch to welcome my daughter's baby after he was born. A few people brought small gifts, most didn't. It really was about celebrating the baby!

I would just say nothing, and if someone does something for you fine. If not, then fine.

Ive never heard that you only get 1 shower for the first child... is that really a rule??? I was say definitely throw the mother a shower for her second child. Im sure there's stuff she'll need and that people will want to be supportive of her and celebrate her new child.

This is my second pregnancy (Im pregnant with twins) and Im having one! My son is now 7 so its been a while between pregnancies.

A couple of good friends want to organise one for me. I wasn't sure if I should at first but most people I asked said its fine. I think all babies should be celebrated!

Good Luck and Congrats!

Every child should be celebrated. And if someone wants to throw you one enjoy it!

Its not tacky at all! I actually had 3 baby showers for my first child (thrown by friends, family & coworkers)...I didnt get to have one with my second child but my coworkers threw me one for this baby and I loved every minute of it!

I think you should do what you think its right and forget what seems corect in the eyes of people, personally i will have as many showers as i can because let's face it babies are expensive and if throwing a baby shower helps with the cost why not. sweety enjoy being pregnant and have a beautiful baby shower as well as a safe delivery.

Who cares if its tacky, its your baby!

My 3rd I had a shower after my dd was born... more like a celebration. I got loads of clothes, no major items.

my opinion on it- others throw a shower for you, it is tacky to throw one for yourself. so i figure if they feel it is appropriate, they will throw one.

don't be too disappointed if you don't get one though- i was hoping i'd get a shower this time around, since i am having a boy this time. but i am 37 weeks and no shower, so i am assuming none for me this time around.

I've always heard that you get a shower for your first boy and then your first girl.