Baby showers are all about the mom to be, and showing excitement for the baby she?s about to have. Some parts of baby showers are universal: Guests bring gifts, everyone plays (dumb) games, and a mom-to-be never, ever throws a shower for herself.
One mom in our community is having a dilemma about her upcoming shower ? she doesn?t want her sister to bring her newborn. Clynnc1 says ?My sister had a baby in the beginning of August and I will probably have my shower at the beginning of October so her son will be about 2 months old at this point. Is this too early to ask her to leave her son at home for a couple of hours? I feel like everything always has to be about her and would like it to be about me for one day. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.?
Now before we jump all over her, we don?t know the backstory from this one post. It is possible that the sister is one of those types ? we all know them ? who suck up all of the limelight and attention wherever they go. I?ll agree that a baby shower, out of anywhere, should be a place where the mom-to-be can be sure she?s getting the attention. And hey ? attention feels good and is fun. So I find myself sympathetic to Clynnc1.
Except. Except that a 2 month old is way too young to be left behind, especially if the mom is breastfeeding. Except that in my experience babies at baby showers add to the fun and warmth and sense of anticipation. Except that this is her nephew, and you kind of hope she loves him and wants to spend time with him him.
So I?m not sure what advice I would give, except to say she should check in with her sister very gently and kindly, and then not be shocked if sister says that either the baby is invited or neither of them are coming.
Have you ever been to a baby-free baby shower? What do you think is right?
Source: http://blogs.babycenter.com/community_buzz/08212012can-you-have-a-no-babies-baby-shower/
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