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Old 05-29-2014, 11:52 PM
 
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Interesting article.

Been to a few baby showers for the mother at work but never heard about a grandma shower before.

https://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/gr...164324128.html



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It could be argued that the act of welcoming a baby is just as exciting for the entire family as it is for the new parents. Now, a new trend celebrates this enthusiasm: Baby showers with grandma as the guest of honor are on the rise. Just like a party for a mom-to-be, grandbaby showers typically have tongue-in-cheek games like pin the “No. 1 grandma” ribbon on the baby’s butt (Not to worry, it's just a poster.), along with the requisite diaper towers, theme cakes, and, of course, mountains of presents.
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Old 05-30-2014, 04:55 AM
 
Location: The Beautiful Pocono Mountains
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Different but to each their own.

Don't know that I would want one. I think they're for the moms only.
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Old 05-30-2014, 05:55 AM
 
Location: Sudcaroland
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How about a daddy shower? A siblings shower? Why not an auntie-to-be shower?
It's getting ridiculous... Anything to make money!
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Old 05-30-2014, 07:32 AM
 
Location: southwestern PA
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Not a 'thing' here....

I DID take friend out to lunch when I headr she was to be a grandmother.
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Old 05-30-2014, 07:54 AM
 
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Maybe it's a thing in retirement communities.
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Old 05-30-2014, 09:15 AM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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Not surprising. If you read the grandparent forum, you will see that there are some empty-nesters who feel very entitled to grandkids and all the trappings that go with them.
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Old 05-30-2014, 09:18 AM
 
Location: Texas
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I want to get all scoffy, etc, but it is fun to have parties and celebrate life.

Thing is, you do not throw a shower for yourself.
So it is not granny's idea.
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Old 05-30-2014, 09:46 AM
 
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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That may be the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. I'd tell grandma to go buy her own $hit.
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Old 05-30-2014, 10:29 AM
 
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Interesting article.

Been to a few baby showers for the mother at work but never heard about a grandma shower before.

https://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/gr...164324128.html
That is tacky as hell.

I'm a grandma and I didn't birth those babies, nor will I be taking care of them fulltime. Why would I need a shower? For junk to play with the baby? Just a trashy gift grab.
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Old 05-30-2014, 10:32 AM
 
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If the Grandparents are going to be caring for the child then they either need to care for the child at the child's home or the child's parents need to provide the Grandparents with all the necessary essentials.

Personally I would congratulate someone but I would not attend a "Grandma Shower" or provide any tangible or monetary gift.
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