| Therefore, when hosting, it is important that they have | | | | women have complications that can keep her |
| input into the final decisions.Again, you can do anything | | | | bedridden at home or even at the hospital. For the |
| you like, as long as it coordinates with what the couple | | | | expectant mother, waiting for the birth of a child from |
| wants. If you will be the host, take this opportunity to | | | | bed is lousy. A baby shower can be customized |
| use your imagination, borrow ideas, and allow the | | | | around her situation to brighten her day, giving her hope |
| creative juices to flow. You want the baby shower to | | | | while lifting her spirits.Instead of waiting on the birth of |
| be enjoyable, full of laughter, and a memorable | | | | the baby, go ahead and plan the shower with close |
| occasional regardless of the theme.The following are a | | | | family members and friends, bringing the shower to |
| few popular recommendations:SUPPERTIMETypically, | | | | her. Remember, after the baby is born, a full-scale |
| a baby shower consists of games, food, and presents. | | | | shower can always follow. However, for this type of |
| However, why not take the idea one-step further by | | | | shower, guests should create a miniature gift box or |
| including frozen dinners, preferably homemade. If the | | | | basket. Great ideas of what might be offered include: |
| couple has room, have each guest bring something | | | | Craft projects that can be worked on in bed are |
| that can be frozen or is already frozen.Whether the | | | | good choices. This might include cross-stitch, |
| shower is before or after the birth of the baby, this | | | | needlepoint, simple paintings, and even handmade |
| means the couple does not have to spend tired nights | | | | ornaments. Books are also excellent ideas but it is |
| trying to cook. Instead, they can simply pull out one of | | | | important to choose books that she likes. Ask her or |
| the frozen dinners, pop it in the oven or microwave, | | | | her family what types of books she enjoys reading. |
| and in a short time, have a nutritious homemade | | | | Puzzles are also a great way for the expectant |
| meal.You would be amazed at how much this | | | | mother to pass the time. This might include crossword |
| sentiment is appreciated. Just be sure everyone labels | | | | puzzles, other puzzle books, or a flat tray with a small |
| the food with the name, date, and any cooking | | | | piece puzzle, perhaps of a baby. Video tapes or |
| instructions. Finally, if possible, try to provide some meal | | | | DVDs are nice in that she can watch her favorite |
| ideas for guests so they know what types of food | | | | television shows or movies while still getting the rest |
| the couple enjoys. By offering a little guidance, this will | | | | needed. A day spa certificate to include massage, |
| also help reduce the chance of duplication.IOU | | | | facial, pedicure, and manicure for after her baby is |
| This theme baby shower is not only fun but also a | | | | born would provide her with something to look forward |
| tremendous help to both the expectant mother and | | | | to but you might also go in with other people in having |
| father. With this, every guest would bring a | | | | a reflexologist or masseuse come to her. Care |
| handwritten, signed, and dated IOU that would provide | | | | package for after the birth, again to help her think |
| a service after the birth of the baby. Similar to task | | | | about the future. This could include a trip to the beauty |
| coupons, the mother can call upon the IOU when | | | | parlor, dinner out with her husband or friend, |
| needed and the family member of friend complies. | | | | housecleaning service for two to four weeks, three to |
| Some of the things you would expect to see include: | | | | six-month supply of diapers, and so on.Body lotion, |
| One home cooked dinner One night of babysitting Four | | | | perfume, balloons, flowers, and other similar things are |
| hours of house cleaning One week of laundry One | | | | always nice to help brighten the room and put her in a |
| week of running errands BEDRIDDENUnfortunately, | | | | better mood while waiting for her new bundle of joy to |
| pregnancy is not a breeze for every mother. Some | | | | arrive. |