Big Brother Party?

PrairieMom wrote: I'm not going to have a baby shower for this baby, so I was thinking about throwing a little Meet and greet for her at my house when she is about a month old. I thought it would be nice to make it a "come meet my new sister" party for The boy. Has anyone heard of doing anything like this?

My3LilMonkeys replied: No - But I think it's a terrific idea!

mummy2girls replied: Thats a good idea.. also because there will be tons of presents for the baby when they come im sure i would go and buy your son a small present as well. Just so he isnt out of the loop and get jealous. Its makes them think they are special too even though sister is getting most of the attention. My friends had this done and it helps with the new transition thier oldest had to make:) Just a thought!

luvmykids replied: I think it's a great way for him to feel important!

C&K*s Mommie replied: Never have heard of it either. But that is a good idea! Maybe you can get with someone now, to help you organize it as much as possible before she arrives, that way with your hands being full with her afterwards you can focus on you and her. Not on planning a party, and readjusting to having a new baby. As time draws nearer to her arrival you can hand the reigns over to that person or those people to finish the planning.

ediep replied: sounds like a nice idea

coasterqueen replied: we were going to do this but by the time a month rolled around everyone saw her anyways, then we decided not to do it because then it would feel like we just wanted to throw a party to get gifts.

If the majority of your family won't see her by then then I say go for it.

MamaJAM replied: Having parties to celebrate a new baby after the birth is common in Judaism (we don't have baby showers). Usually - the parties happen at a boy's Bris or a girl's naming ceremony. BUT -- it's a celebration for the whole family.

I think it would be awesome for you to make it a 'meet my sister' party...that way your son will feel very involved (and it will be special for him too).

jacobsmama replied:
Me too!

PrairieMom replied: Now I am brainstorming ideas. Its the summer time so I was thinking about a BBQ. BYO meat.

If I ask for no gifts do you think anyone will listen?

kit_kats_mom replied: Love the idea. That's great!
I would say a byom would be fine. I would come! Just make sure to provide lots of corn on the cob, a variety of bbq sauces and stuff.

camneely8 replied: We didnt have baby showers for either of our kids so I think anything you can come up with is fine as long as you are comfortable with it

MamaJAM replied:
I think people would be understanding about BYOM....though I'd make sure to have hot dogs and buns (or something similar) on hand for those who forget.

And - no - I'm sure saying 'no gifts' won't stop many/most people from bringing something....but - that's up to the guests. Go ahead and say it....but make sure you have an area (out of the way) to stash gifts.