@tattedmommy2018, I don’t see the problem then, if it’s the done thing and you’ve not had one before I can’t see why others are opposed to it. Some people ask for all the expensive stuff on their registries like pushchairs, cots etc which I think puts people off.

Can you arrange your own baby shower and just accept what or if they buy anything? Look at it like a big get together rather than what they will buy you?

In the U.K. friends and relatives tend to buy once the baby is born. Things like a teddy, baby grows, rattled, teething rings or nappies, we don’t have many baby showers that I know of but they are becoming more popular. I wouldn’t ever have one because of the expectation that surrounds them, I’d probably feel cheeky writing a list of items I want people to buy me.

I hope you get one though and enjoy it :)

I provide for my kids but I've been on bed rest and all the money I had saved up went to making sure my kids had a roof over their heads and food. And other stuff they need until I can go back to work

I have never had one ever.

I’ll never understand these baby showers. I do feel if you’ve already had a child and had a baby shower that it shouldn’t be expected again. There’s only so much other people can buy for your subsequent children.

My husband and I provided everything for our children so I suppose I just don’t get it.

Is this a U.S thing?