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