Second pregnancy is exciting, but different than the first time. You know what to expect, so maybe that’s why so many of us wait to really get our shit together and prepare until much closer to the due dates.
Being a NICU parent with my first born makes me want to plan worst case scenarios. What if he comes at 32, 34, 35, 36 weeks… etc? What would I need if he came today? What would I need for myself? And then with COVID, keeping up with all of the visitors rules and what we need to do differently this time. So MUCH.
This week marked 28 weeks and officially the 3rd trimester… the final countdown. Lots of people are asking, are you doing a virtual shower or a sprinkle? And honestly, what does that mean for these crazy COVID times? And I also struggle with, do we really need a shower or sprinkle? Our friends and family are soooo generous and the second time we have most things we really need.
What I think we decided for this pregnancy is we are going to do a virtual/Facebook type of event where we will ask our family and friends to send cards and messages to baby Jelly Bean. I will provide our babylist registry, but the main reason will be for those special “guestbook type” of messages to our little guy. 🙂 Feels like a good middle place.
If you are pregnant during this time, what are you planning for your sprinkle or shower? Need ideas? Check these lists and how to’s out:
- How to Throw a Virtual Baby Shower – Babylist
- How to Have a Virtual Baby Shower – What to Expect
- How to Throw a Virtual Baby Shower – Happiest Baby
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