Do people have baby showers for their second? Thoughts?

Pregnant with my second and already having friends asking to host my shower. I'm not sure how I feel about it, is that normal? I already have everything I need from my first (i think), other than more diapers, and maybe outfits if it's the opposite gender. A get together is always fun but my family and some close friends would have to fly here for it... just not sure. What do y'all think?

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I am having one for my little guy because him and his brother are 10 years apart.

You could do a baby shower but without the pressure for the gifts? Maybe just a little party to celebrate you and baby to come. Host a diaper (Abd maybe diaper creams, wipes, that kinda stuff) raffle. Put on your invitation that gifts are not necessary! And mention to your family no need to fly out for it. That way if someone really wanted to get you something they can but obviously don’t have to like at a normal shower. This is Just an idea :)

My MIL is throwing me a sprinkle it's like a mini shower since we have all our big things.

A lot of people have full showers of the baby is a different gender though

I would do whatever you believe and feel like doing hun 💜

I don't have any friends so I didn't have any kind of baby shower for my 2nd.

For my twins my sisters put it on and it was only elders from the church that showed up...

I probably won't have one for my 4th either. I just ended up buying whatever we needed for the 3rd. Thrift stores are my go to for clothing and sometimes toys. Just gotta find the ones that are worth the effort in trying to salvage.

I feel like two baby showers is fine especially if the babies are different genders. If you want a baby shower have one 😊

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