Baby Showers.... Should guys attend?

[star-warrior]

Eh? Does it rain babies? I don't know...


We bathed baby this afternoon, because he had pooed himself, and it travelled up his back. It beats the other day when pee came out from his underarm. You'd've thought I could put a nappy on him right by now....

 

[Scrub]

Times have changed Piggy.

Since the shower is being held at work I would think it is open to all employees

Go and have fun!

 

[josher]

If you were invited, of course it's OK to go.

I've never heard of guys at a bridal shower, but I've been to baby showers.

Since it's (presumably) either during lunch hour or after school. it probably won't last long. She'll just open her gifts and they'll have refreshments.

They will however talk about babies, babies and more babies. Quite boring for most guys I guess.

 

[AaronG]

Guys can totally attend. Beyond that, if you're unsure about anything, ask one of the women planning it. "I've never really been to one of these, but I want to celebrate with Agnes. What do you suggest?" Something like that. They'll think it's sweet.

 

[Riverrick]

I suppose guys can attend but I'd make sure you aren't going to be the only guy there. That would drive me crazy. I'd feel very out of place.

 

[gabriel1]

I thought these things were invitation only?

 

[runner]

Yes, times have changed, but don't go. If you want to give her a present, you can, but showers are for girls.

 

[lyconthrope]

I think showers end up being predominantly (or completely) female because.....men dont want to go......they think "showers are for girls"

not true, are christenings just for girls?

a baby shower is just to celebrate that someone is having a baby! someone invites their friends and family round to share the joy.......and because they want presents that will be helpful when the baby arrives hehehe its a good way to get all those things you forgot to buy

if you have been invited and want to go and celebrate with them then go and have fun!....if you dont think you'd be comfortable around them then explain that and dont go, but dont avoid going just because you think its too girly

 

[Orlandude]

Since it's a work-related thing and everyone is invited, I would at least make an appearance as a courtesy. No harm in that and the "new Mom to be" will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Doesn't mean you have to stay for the whole thing. You can simply say you just wanted to drop by and wish her well. This is a common work thing now and I've been to a few of them with a card or small gift. It's not a big deal anymore. A lot of guys go.

 

[trawler69]

Oh dear I am out of touch I was imagining a baby being given a shower in public and thought "how very odd" Now I realise it some sort of commercialised ritual, presumably therefore US originated, for which one is supposed to buy gifts. If that is the case I'm sure you would be very welcome, your gift is as welcome as the next persons. If however gooey coo coo talk drives you mad then steer clear.

 

[PreTTy PeTe]

go
but don't buy a crib made in china.......

 

[Shepherd 2]

Yes, I have attended a baby shower.
Yes it is most certainly correct and appropriate that gay men attend a shower. You will behave somewhat appropriately right?
And by all means enjoy choosing a gift and the festivities.

This is pretty much a no brainer. Go, have fun, and report back.
You might decide to arrange for a baby yourself.
Shep+

 

[laysmutual]

I went out of state for my cousin's. Since it's a small town she had all her male friends attend as well. For one of the games she made us suck tequila out of small baby bottles.

 

[Swellegant]

I don't go to baby showers because I don't approve of having babies, and because I find talk of babies unbearably tedious... not because I'm a guy.

But as always, if you're invited and you decide not to go, send a gift anyway. Barf-rags are the best thing, get a dozen in different colors.

 

[justsimon]

Go. Baby showers can be fun... as long as they don't make you play any stupid games.

 

[new86]

Ehm... maybe clture between switzerland and the usa i very different, but..

WHAT IS A BABY SHOWER ?
I never heard about this (it seems like a specîal event).
I'm curious!
Can someone please explain?

 

[G-Lexington]

>>>WHAT IS A BABY SHOWER ?

It's a party held for a pregnant woman, usually thrown by her closest friends. Usually it's held late enough in the pregnancy that the sex of the baby is known, so if the mother wishes to "choose colors accordingly", she can. The "shower" portion indicates that the person will be "showered" with gifts - in this event, clothes for baby, bibs, high chairs, anything that a new mother might need.

It's totally up to whoever is hosting if they want to invite men along. Some do, some don't.

Lex

 

[tx_doc]

I've attended and even thrown baby showers before. For friends and even my sisters.
I've also attended and thrown bridal showers and bachelorette parties too. In my opinion, if you're good enough friends with the guest of honor, then it shouldn't matter what your gender is.

 

[Alpha1851]

I've been to several baby showers (sorority, work, etc) and I absolutely hate them. What a bore! It will be a room full mothers who think it's a great accomplishment to have babies and you'll probably play silly baby games. Also, be prepared to answer the age old question, "when are you going to get married and start a family?"

I think it's cool that you're thinking about going Piggy--very 2007 of you. But, you should definitely take a cell phone and leave it on...that way someone can call you with a pre-planned "emergency" and you can leave once you've had enough.

A baby book makes an excellent gift!

Let us know how it goes!

 

[justsimon]

If you're looking for a gift, this is the best baby book, ever: