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mia818
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What do you think about sprinkles?
My mom would like to have one for me but I am not sure I am on the fence about this. It has been almost 5 years since my last pregnancy. It would be about 25 people; my close friends and immediate family.
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
I think it's Great! Why should your second child be second best? Especially, if it is going to be close friends and family.
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| Posted 6/26/08 1:44 PM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
I had a 4 yr gap between mine and had a sprinkle !! I think its great
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| Posted 6/26/08 1:53 PM |
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mia818
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Did you have a lot of people? How was the invite worded?
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| Posted 6/26/08 1:56 PM |
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newwife08
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Go for it! Why can't you be showered for all of your babies?? You're always going to need new things and, trust me, your friends and family want to give and help at this time! Have fun!
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| Posted 6/26/08 1:58 PM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by mia818
Did you have a lot of people? How was the invite worded?
with sprinkle #1 I had about 10 people 5 family and 5 friends Im not sure about the wording I didnt see the invite and with sprinkle #2 there was about 15 people they were all from work since thats who threw it not sure if they sent out invites or if it was word of mouth
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| Posted 6/26/08 1:59 PM |
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ann814
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
go for it!
i'm having one..i felt bad knowing that i am being thrown another shower but 1) its been more than five years since my last and 2) its twins. i did say i wanted it only immediate friends and family this time though. i think since they are so far apart (your showers) you should be fine!
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:02 PM |
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ARIELSMOM
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
i think its a nice idea, go for it.
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:18 PM |
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2BEANS
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
I say have it!!!! Ever baby should be celebrated!
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:20 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
I guess i'm in the minority...you should totally have one if you want one.
In my family, they wouldn't be accepted-guests would look at it as a way to get presents.
Also, if I were invited to one (for a close friend), I can't say I would go, I would see it the same way. I wouldn't think of it as celebrating each child, it wouldn't even enter my mind, even though every child should be celebrated.
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:23 PM |
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2BEANS
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by mia818
Did you have a lot of people? How was the invite worded?
I like the 1st one.. if you dont know the sex of new baby:
1)
Pins, Diapers, Bottles Galore
(mothers name) and (fathers name) are having one more
Big (sister/brother) has plenty to share
This is only a "sprinkle" to show that we care
Please join us to celebrate before baby is due
We still do not know if it will be pink or blue
2)
Little babies are so much fun
And (your name) is having another one!
We're having a baby sprinkle because
We want to show her new baby some love.
No need to buy all the big stuff this time
Cause big sister/brother (name) is always kind.
She's/He's going to share with the bundle of joy,
So just bring the small stuff for the new baby boy.
3)
Remember when (your name) first baby arrived?
We threw her a shower and she was surprised.
Now she's having baby numer two,
But this time a baby sprinkle will do.
She already has all the big baby stuff,
But having enough diapers can be kinda tough.
So let's sprinkle her with stuff like diapers and wipes,
So she'll have what she needs for those long, busy nights.
4)
If you wish to bring something nice
For the new bundle of sugar and spice,
You can certainly bring her toys and clothes,
But the mommy-to-be has plenty of those!
She'd much rather have some bottles and food
To help calm the baby's hungry moods.
So bring little gifts filled with love,
And let's celebrate her gift from above.
Message edited 6/26/2008 2:24:57 PM.
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:24 PM |
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Theresa05
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by neener1211
I guess i'm in the minority...you should totally have one if you want one.
In my family, they wouldn't be accepted-guests would look at it as a way to get presents.
Also, if I were invited to one (for a close friend), I can't say I would go, I would see it the same way. I wouldn't think of it as celebrating each child, it wouldn't even enter my mind, even though every child should be celebrated.
But if it was a close friend wouldn't you give them a gift anyway even if it was for a second child?
Like being invited to a party and not attending and not sending something?That is rude no?
I think if you have xxx amt of time or a different gender sex you should have something small..
Every baby deserves a party..
Message edited 6/26/2008 2:27:56 PM.
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:27 PM |
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mia818
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by neener1211
I guess i'm in the minority...you should totally have one if you want one.
In my family, they wouldn't be accepted-guests would look at it as a way to get presents.
Also, if I were invited to one (for a close friend), I can't say I would go, I would see it the same way. I wouldn't think of it as celebrating each child, it wouldn't even enter my mind, even though every child should be celebrated.
Well, I thought about that too, that it would look like I just want to invite you to get a gift, but my mom doesn't have that intention in mind. I am not making a registry or anything. I think that if I was having a baby every year and had a big one for each, that would be ridiculous, but something like this very small, I don't think would be bad. If I got invited to one for someone close, I don't think i would have an issue with it. I would be getting them a gift anyway!
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:32 PM |
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newwife08
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by Theresa05
Posted by neener1211
I guess i'm in the minority...you should totally have one if you want one.
In my family, they wouldn't be accepted-guests would look at it as a way to get presents.
Also, if I were invited to one (for a close friend), I can't say I would go, I would see it the same way. I wouldn't think of it as celebrating each child, it wouldn't even enter my mind, even though every child should be celebrated.
But if it was a close friend wouldn't you give them a gift anyway even if it was for a second child?
Like being invited to a party and not attending and not sending something?That is rude no?
I think if you have xxx amt of time or a different gender sex you should have something small..
Every baby deserves a party..
What she said...
Celebrate your baby!!! It shouldn't matter if its the 1st, 2nd, or 10th...isn't that what you would do for your family or friends?? Why aren't the ones after the 1st special enough...that makes no sense!!! If anything now that your gonna have two little ones running around, you are going to need more help than ever...and if one of your friends or family thinks its too much to help you out by buying a bottle or two...excuse my french...but screw em! Obviously they're not that good of a friend or family member... Having a baby is the most amazing, challenging, wonderful, and hardest thing you will ever do! You and your little baby(even if it #2) deserve to be celebrated!! Enjoy your party AND ALL YOUR GIFTS! You deserve them!
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:33 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by Theresa05
Posted by neener1211
I guess i'm in the minority...you should totally have one if you want one.
In my family, they wouldn't be accepted-guests would look at it as a way to get presents.
Also, if I were invited to one (for a close friend), I can't say I would go, I would see it the same way. I wouldn't think of it as celebrating each child, it wouldn't even enter my mind, even though every child should be celebrated.
But if it was a close friend wouldn't you give them a gift anyway even if it was for a second child?
Like being invited to a party and not attending and not sending something?That is rude no?
I think if you have xxx amt of time or a different gender sex you should have something small..
Every baby deserves a party..
My friend just did have a 2nd baby a week ago, and yes we sent them gifts for both children. But to be honest, I wouldn't have attended a 2nd party if there was one. I would have felt obligated to give a present for the sprinkle AND for the birth.
It is just how our family does it...same for Engagement parties-we just don't do them, we only have a Bridal Shower.
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:34 PM |
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maybebaby
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by neener1211
Posted by Theresa05
Posted by neener1211
I guess i'm in the minority...you should totally have one if you want one.
In my family, they wouldn't be accepted-guests would look at it as a way to get presents.
Also, if I were invited to one (for a close friend), I can't say I would go, I would see it the same way. I wouldn't think of it as celebrating each child, it wouldn't even enter my mind, even though every child should be celebrated.
But if it was a close friend wouldn't you give them a gift anyway even if it was for a second child?
Like being invited to a party and not attending and not sending something?That is rude no?
I think if you have xxx amt of time or a different gender sex you should have something small..
Every baby deserves a party..
My friend just did have a 2nd baby a week ago, and yes we sent them gifts for both children. But to be honest, I wouldn't have attended a 2nd party if there was one. I would have felt obligated to give a present for the sprinkle AND for the birth.
It is just how our family does it...same for Engagement parties-we just don't do them, we only have a Bridal Shower.
ITA 100%
When people say that every baby should be celebrated, I never understand how a second shower or sprinkle is the means to do that!
Every time someone in my family has a baby (their 2nd, 3rd etc..) we always "celebrate". We come to the hospital, we arrive with food and outfits and diapers etc...we stop by often, babysit for them, and everyone is happy. It's a great time, a wonderful celebration of life and something that does not warrant another party.
I just don't believe in needing multiple parties. It gets out of hand. I will buy a present when I can buy a present and I will celebrate that baby party or not!!
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:39 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
I am positive your mom doesn't have that intention in mind. And I am sure it will be a beautiful sprinkle.
The OP just asked for our thoughts, and I gave mine. Doesn't mean I am a bad person, or don't care about my close friends. And I don't mind giving a second baby a gift, but like I said, I would feel obligated to give a gift for the sprinkle AND the birth, and I don't want to feel that obligation. There have been many threads on this, all with conflicting opinions. They are just that, opinions. Doesn't mean I think any less of anyone for having one or anyone should think I am a bad person bc I gave my thoughts. 
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:40 PM |
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mia818
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by neener1211
I am positive your mom doesn't have that intention in mind. And I am sure it will be a beautiful sprinkle.
The OP just asked for our thoughts, and I gave mine. Doesn't mean I am a bad person, or don't care about my close friends. And I don't mind giving a second baby a gift, but like I said, I would feel obligated to give a gift for the sprinkle AND the birth, and I don't want to feel that obligation. There have been many threads on this, all with conflicting opinions. They are just that, opinions. Doesn't mean I think any less of anyone for having one or anyone should think I am a bad person bc I gave my thoughts.
you aren't bad!!!
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:43 PM |
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newwife08
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by neener1211
I am positive your mom doesn't have that intention in mind. And I am sure it will be a beautiful sprinkle.
The OP just asked for our thoughts, and I gave mine. Doesn't mean I am a bad person, or don't care about my close friends. And I don't mind giving a second baby a gift, but like I said, I would feel obligated to give a gift for the sprinkle AND the birth, and I don't want to feel that obligation. There have been many threads on this, all with conflicting opinions. They are just that, opinions. Doesn't mean I think any less of anyone for having one or anyone should think I am a bad person bc I gave my thoughts.
no one here thinks your a bad person...far from it with all the help and support you've given all of us..
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:44 PM |
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2BEANS
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by neener1211
I am positive your mom doesn't have that intention in mind. And I am sure it will be a beautiful sprinkle.
The OP just asked for our thoughts, and I gave mine. Doesn't mean I am a bad person, or don't care about my close friends. And I don't mind giving a second baby a gift, but like I said, I would feel obligated to give a gift for the sprinkle AND the birth, and I don't want to feel that obligation. There have been many threads on this, all with conflicting opinions. They are just that, opinions. Doesn't mean I think any less of anyone for having one or anyone should think I am a bad person bc I gave my thoughts.
I think sprinkles seem to becoming the norm.. tho i never knew anyone personally that had one, where i was invited.. but if i did i would buy them a gift for that and when the baby was born. But you dont necessarily have to spend alot. When people have a shower you tend to want to spend a decent amount.. where a sprinkle i think a tiny something is suffice.
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:45 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by mia818
Posted by neener1211
I am positive your mom doesn't have that intention in mind. And I am sure it will be a beautiful sprinkle.
The OP just asked for our thoughts, and I gave mine. Doesn't mean I am a bad person, or don't care about my close friends. And I don't mind giving a second baby a gift, but like I said, I would feel obligated to give a gift for the sprinkle AND the birth, and I don't want to feel that obligation. There have been many threads on this, all with conflicting opinions. They are just that, opinions. Doesn't mean I think any less of anyone for having one or anyone should think I am a bad person bc I gave my thoughts.
you aren't bad!!!
oh I know... I am not a bad person, I am just saying that just because someone doesn't come to a party etc...doesn't mean they are not a good enough friend.
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:45 PM |
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
I think it's a personal choice and totally up to you. I would bet close family and friends (probably all of those you would invite to a sprinkle) will send you something with or without a party, but might feel better doing so without having a party generally meant for gifts. I definitely also feel that every baby should be celebrated. I'd like to have a "welcome to the world" party for each baby I have...I think that's a way to celebrate the baby and have close family/friends meet him/her. And though it's not a sprinkle, I bet some people would bring gifts anyway. All that said, if I were invited to a sprinkle, I would happily go and bring a gift, though probably a smaller gift than for a shower.
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:46 PM |
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newwife08
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
I agree with you...I don't think it matters that much about the price of the gift...its the support from family and friends...and welcoming a new baby!!!
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:46 PM |
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newwife08
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by neener1211
Posted by mia818
Posted by neener1211
I am positive your mom doesn't have that intention in mind. And I am sure it will be a beautiful sprinkle.
The OP just asked for our thoughts, and I gave mine. Doesn't mean I am a bad person, or don't care about my close friends. And I don't mind giving a second baby a gift, but like I said, I would feel obligated to give a gift for the sprinkle AND the birth, and I don't want to feel that obligation. There have been many threads on this, all with conflicting opinions. They are just that, opinions. Doesn't mean I think any less of anyone for having one or anyone should think I am a bad person bc I gave my thoughts.
you aren't bad!!!
oh I know... I am not a bad person, I am just saying that just because someone doesn't come to a party etc...doesn't mean they are not a good enough friend.
I'm all for showers/sprinkles..and I agree with you, that going to party doesn't mean that you are not a good friend...just like my last quote said..its all about the support of a good friend, which you sound like you are
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| Posted 6/26/08 2:49 PM |
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Re: What do you think about sprinkles?
Posted by neener1211
Posted by mia818
Posted by neener1211
I am positive your mom doesn't have that intention in mind. And I am sure it will be a beautiful sprinkle.
The OP just asked for our thoughts, and I gave mine. Doesn't mean I am a bad person, or don't care about my close friends. And I don't mind giving a second baby a gift, but like I said, I would feel obligated to give a gift for the sprinkle AND the birth, and I don't want to feel that obligation. There have been many threads on this, all with conflicting opinions. They are just that, opinions. Doesn't mean I think any less of anyone for having one or anyone should think I am a bad person bc I gave my thoughts.
you aren't bad!!!
oh I know... I am not a bad person, I am just saying that just because someone doesn't come to a party etc...doesn't mean they are not a good enough friend.
stop it silly!
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