Baby Shower alternatives

[helle]

Ladies - a friend of mine is really keen on hosting a baby shower for me. I have a few reservations though:

• None of my family members have had a baby shower in the past. I don't want to be seen as setting a 'precedent' in the family
• I don't like the idea of expecting guests to buy gifts
• I am a little supersticious in that I don't want to get too ahead of myself and 'celebrate' too much before the baby is born

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

You could wait until after bub is here and having a christening/name dedication?

[Phteven]

How about a girl's day out? You could all visit a day spa for a bit of pampering.

[Loupy]

You could have the same sort of thing, but just make it more of a girly catch up. Have your girlfriend specify no gifts and just have everyone bring a little plate of food and some good advice