Celebrating the pregnancy and birth of a new life has expanded from the traditional baby shower. There are other ways, including the shower, that the expectant mother can utilize to showcase their pregnancy. Here are four such ideas.
1. Gender reveal party
These have really taken off over the past couple of years. Basically it's a fancy and extravagant way of announcing to your family and friends what the gender of your unborn child is. Often the event is planned so elaborately that the parents themselves do not know until the party. To me, this seems like a prequel to the baby shower.
2. Ultrasound parties and viewings
These can also be gender reveal parties in a sense. You can showcase the video of the baby's first heartbeat, first hand movement, or if the fetus shows its little face. Many parents are proud to showcase their ultrasound photos and videos, and this is another way to do just that.
3. Baby moons.
These usually take place around the second trimester while the mother can still safely travel. The mother and either the father or a bunch of friends take a vacation in honor of the new life coming soon. It's basically like a honeymoon celebrating a new marital union. Instead you are celebrating the addition or completion of your family.
4. Welcome Parties
This happens after the baby is born. They can include welcome home parties, sip and sees, and maybe even a post birth baby shower. These are actually pretty common.
Now often these methods may seem extra and make it seem like the expectant mother is trying to find a reason to put the spotlight on herself. However, think of it like this. It is better to be celebrating a new life rather than mourning over the loss of one.
No comments:
Post a Comment