My first baby shower didn't happen... Second time lucky?

[TeniBear]

Would it be rude to ask people to bring a plate of food? It's going to be the middle of summer, and I'll be big and pregnant by then, so I won't be in the mood to cook then clean up after everyone

Still can't remember that second idea!

[Cassius2]

Maybe you could have a blessingway instead...OMG they are so spirital and amazing.

:yeahthat:

blessingways are a beautiful process that is all about inclusiveness and acknowlegement off all that are here, to come and passed. (this could also be a way to include Ianto in the celebration of his little brother or sister). I LOVE blessingways they are so gorgeous and really allow everyone to share their stories of their births, children etc. and you'd be surprised...even those that i thought wouldnt be 'into' it, came along to my friends and really got into it....

anyway, just a thought.

Also, maybe for the invite, you could say something like: "...please join us in celebrating the imminent arrival of our baby 'cookie', the day will be full of fun, laughter, happiness and rainbows...".

And maybe on the invite you could have like a PP mentioned a rainbow motif...and maybe something special for Cookie? see when i think 'rainbows' i also think 'blue birds' (thank you wizard of oz!)...kinda like two peas in a pod...exactly what siblings are!

HTH!

[Footsteps]

I hope you find the wording you would like. I haven't congratulated you on your princess huni...I'm so happy for you. I think of you daily huni. I hope your ok xox

[AngelLukesmum]

Hi
The belly cast sounds like a beautiful idea! I had my belly cast 2 days before I gave birth to DD and I have it hanging in her room, waiting to be decorated by her when she gets older but I wish I had thought of having it done earlier for my baby shower.

In regards to food, I don't think its rude to ask people to bring a plate of food at all, especially as I am presuming those getting invited are your nearest and dearest who will probably be happy to help out. For mine, I had all the mums/aunties asking what they could bring and as it was an afternoon thing, we just had plates of cakes/slices and little quiches etc that my mum took charge of in regards to the oven and distribution.

I'm sure your day will be beautiful - all the best!

[TeniBear]

What happens at a blessingway, anyway? I don't really know much about them...

Okay, taking a couple of ideas from here, how about this at the top of the invitation?

The babe dubbed Cookie is on the way, so please join us in celebrating their imminent arrival with a day full of fun, laughter, happiness and rainbows!

I'd like to add in a couple more things, like an instruction to bring an apron and/or wear casual clothes (one of the game things I might want to do might get a little messy) and the like...

[Daytona's Mummy]

I hope you don't mind me butting in (cause we don't know eachother) but you really sound as though you have your heart set on including Ianto in your invitations & it has reminded me of an invitation my mum has had on her fridge for a few years now....
It is basically worded as though the angel baby was inviting everyone itms? off the top of my head it says something along the lines of "Please come along & help me celibrate my mummy & baby sister who I watch over every day." It also askes everyone to bring a plate of food & small candle to light to "help my presence be felt on the day"

Have a wonderful day at your baby shower! No matter the wording of your invites, or the activities you chose to partake in, Ianto will be remembered by all on this special day & everyother day. xx

[TeniBear]

You're not butting in at all DM! I wouldn't have asked for help on a public forum if I wanted to keep it close to my chest I love that idea, might try to find a way to incorporate it...

[Cassius2]

i reckon the instructions for the activities could be a separate piece of paper, either stapled or paperclipped on...that way the invite doesnt have to be huge lol.

[aussienic]

I think suggesting a donation to bonnie babes is a great idea.. That way you are kinda mentioning Ianto.

Or even with the invites send out a little brochure from Bonnie Babies and don't worry about suggesting a donation.. kwim?

[TeniBear]

Okay, here's the "dry" wording, I'd like a way to make it a little more fun...

The babe dubbed Cookie is on the way, so please join us in celebrating his or her imminent arrival with a day full of fun, laughter, happiness and rainbows!
Tenielle’s baby shower will be held on the 29th of January at [address].
Please arrive by 12:30 pm so you don’t miss the start of the fun, and RSVP by the 8th of January so we make sure there’s enough fun to go around!
It would be appreciated if guests could bring a plate of food and/or drinks to share.
Each guest should also bring an apron and wear casual clothes, as there are a couple of activities planned that may become messy.

[Pandora]

I think it sounds fine the way it is

[TeniBear]

Okies, I've stuck to that wording, and put a few baby cartoon characters on them Now to write a guest list... Anyone from here want to come? I feel silly asking, but I really would like it if some BB ladies could come keep me sane amongst my family

[TeniBear]

Okay, I've had another idea for people who can't come I was looking up what kind of thing you do at a blessingway, and there was something about everyone being asked to bring a bead along for the making of a birthing necklace - I might ask people to do that, and if they can't come, then they can send me one instead... I was thinking I'll take all the bits I like about "traditional" baby showers (the tacky games - yeah, I love 'em!) and combine them with some blessingway things as well (the beads, belly painting...) so it's both baby- and me-focussed. Does that make sense? Anyone have any good ideas for me?

ETA: I just realised almost all my posts start with "okay..."

[Sammiejane]

I love the idea of the beads Teni - i think that i might use that

[emc2]

My initial thought was just to put something like "in memory of Ianto" or something to that effect on the invite? Just what came into my head.

[Spring Angel]

I'd say something along the lines of
'please join me to celebrate the impending birth of our second child Cookie'