40 and Pregnant!

[missjinx]

Hello

Newbie here but hopefully this is correct?
I will be the big 40 on oct 8th - i am currently 25weeks (tomorrow)

In the uk we don't really do baby showers but a friend has suggested one for me and I thought
it would be a good thing for my birthday.  What do you do exactly? Is it polite to ask for particular
items you may need for the babys arrival?  

[firsttimemombb]

I just turned 41 on this past Thursday.  I m 23 weeks and this is my first child.  I m having a boy!!! I so wanted a boy.  I have four nieces.  

[Sixplus1]

Hi Missjinx
Congrats on your pregnancy. I am currently 6 months(25 weeks and 3 days) My due date is Nov 10, but I will be having a csection on Nov 3. This is number 7 for me. One girl 5 boys so far. This one will be a surprise.

As far as the baby shower goes I like to have my showers early, like two to three months. Just in case I get put on bedrest or deliver early. And I know what I have so I will have time to get the things I dont have. I really dont like the after showere, I am kinda anal about having two many people all over my newborn.

Congrats again!

[missjinx]

Thank you ladies!  Very Helpful Indeed. Thank you for taking the time to respond x

[adgal]

HI there!  Welcome and congrats.  I also had my first baby at 40 and for me, it was the right time in my life to do so.  

I am in Canada where baby showers are common.  In my family/circle of friends it is very common to have one after the baby is born.  I had mine when my son was about 6 weeks old and a girlfriend of mine hosted it.  It was an opportunity for everyone close to me to meet our little bundle of joy and welcome him to the world.  I personally didn't register at any store, but it is very common for women to do so.  Much like a wedding registry.  

We had a blast.  Many do it before baby is born, but I'm kinda glad we had it after.  It was fun to see all the people I love with him and to meet him.

Congrats again and best wishes to you.

[babywish_]

Hi and Congratulations on your Baby news!  Regarding baby showers, usually a friend of the mom to be hosts it and the friend also invites family/friends of the mom to be.  A lot of women will register at a store for what they want (same as bridal showers) but for a baby instead.  It helps the guests know what to give you so you don't get alot of the same thing, but registering is not a requirement to have a great shower!  If you decide to register, and if your friend mails out invitations (or emails them) it's a good idea to include the name of the store where you are registered so your guests will have no problem finding gifts. Hope this helps!  babywish_