My MIL wanted to organise mine for DD....she was flippin' useless! I secretly organised my own games, because I knew hers would be poorly thought out and planned for. I was right. I even had to organise the food that day, because she hadn't! And chairs for all 50 guests! In the end half had to stand, in the heat of February 2010 (scorching!). I also had to handle my own invites (handmade!)
Needless to say, I flat out refused any offers of a 2nd (my two are only 15 months apart anyway....my baby showers wouldve literally been a year apart!)
As far as gifts go......if you want them, then i'd have a little bubble on the invite that had some gift ideas, but maybe say its not necessary, they will anyway. Ppl would appreciate a heads up I think
I never had a first one as I was new to a town and didn't know anyone, so when next bubs came along it was actually my DH who prompted it with a good friend of mine as he knew I wanted one the first time around.
As for gifts as I already had a bubs there was a bit on the invite about having all that we need but if you want to bring a gift how about something for Mum. This was great, I got a massage voucher, chocolates, body products....lotions etc. A really good idea.
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