My Sister gave birth May 26 to a beautiful little girl. Unfortunately, Elliana was born at 27w4d. They obviously weren't prepared, we hadn't thrown them a shower etc. Here is the "issue". She is still in the NICU 9 hours from home. (Long story, but my sister went into labor on a road trip) Because Elliana was SUCH a preemie, they are obviously going to be very very very particular about germs, and being around the public for a while, but they still will need stuff for when they are discharged. Here are the 3 options we came up with... what do you think?
1. Don't hold a shower till Elliana is closer to 6 mo old, maybe Janelle would feel more comfortable being around a bunch of people then (though that will be start of Winter)
2. Send an invitation out explain the situation (that everyeone already knows) and have them drop wrapped gifts off at one of the mom's house, we would then take them over to Janelle's apartment so when she gets home she has a bunch of gifts to unwrap, and send thank yous for. Leave it up to Janelle and Kenny to throw a "welcom to the world" party when they feel comfortable.
3. Have an MIA shower, basically we hold a regular shower (food, decor and all) but Janelle and Elliana wouldn't be there, we come up with games to do with her, via skype and each of the guests bring an un-wrapped gift that they could show her via skype during the shower.
Blessed Mommy to: Angel Baby : 07/08/08 Alexander Jayce:05/21/09 Kalea Brielle: 06/03/10 Michael Zachary 09/22/11 Angel Baby: 07/02/12
Why don't you simply ask her what would be best for her situation? She's really the one who could best answer this.
Happy Mothers's Day!
- HamBergerMama
on Jul. 18, 2012 at 9:22 PM