Baby Shower Poll

[Ranger]

I was having a discussing with my best friend about baby showers. He stated that his wife wanted me to come to the baby shower so if I went there would be two men there ME and my best friend. I told her that men do NOT go to baby showers. The women get together and have there little shower or what ever it is they do (I just don't see how they are going to shower the baby especially if he/she is not born yet, go figure) and the men go off and do their thing. Anyway so my question to all my Dlive Family is this.

Is it normal for guys to go to a Baby Shower?

If you vote YES please leave a response why? Thanks.


P.S. - I am just kidding about the shower part, unless they shower the mothers belly. LOL.

[Bama36748]

Guys attend pamper parties

[Ranger]

Oh yeah, I guess this poll decides the fate of weather or not I go. So help a brotha out. PLEASE

[Whirlygurl]

I voted no but got to thinking in this day and time anything goes. I would not invite guys to a baby shower I was having.

Your polls are interesting ranger.:)

[Ranger]

I'll attend a tool paty. Where we give the dad to be new tools.

[saved]

It's not normal for men to attend baby showers, but I think it's okay. You and your best friend wouldn't be the only men there. A couple of other men will be there and there will be a lot of good food. So you'll be the one missing out Ranger. No matter what I still want my gift.

[SlickWilly]

It's not normal for men to attend baby showers, but I think it's okay. You and your best friend wouldn't be the only men there. A couple of other men will be there and there will be a lot of good food. So you'll be the one missing out Ranger. No matter what I still want my gift.

Bingo saved, you hit the nail on the head "GOOD FOOD" and on some occasions good drinks. I have been to 2 and had a blast, one was in a barn, kinda red-neckishy if you will. ;)

[Sweet Pea]

We had a baby shower once for the mom and dad. Invited women and men, couples. The dad opened the gifts. Funny when dad opened gifts and didn't know what it was for. So I say yes if it is a couple's party. If just you and buddy and rest women, then I don't blame you for not wanting to go. jmo

[Scrap Cat]

I voted yes. Several yrs. ago, I would have said no, but now things have changed so much. I know alot of fathers and grandfathers go, and I think it is cool if a guy goes and supports his friend. So, go ahead and go.
Come to think about it, (this is probably a little off subject) from watching t.v., not only do they go to showers, but ............ they also have all kind of people in the delivery room. Whatever, not this sister!

[curlysue]

I personally don't think it is normal, but definately not unheard of. I have heard of showers where the men and women attend. I have seen showers where both sexes attend and for the games the men would see who could finish sucking all the beer out of a baby bottle! LOL! I guess if it was that kind of party, it would be good!

[ladiva]

I voted no, but it depends on the baby shower and who is throwing it. It could be a couples baby shower then the men would be expected to attend. I think baby showers are for the women and for the ladies to dote over the mother-to-be and share tips and stories and such. How many men are going to say AWWWwwwww over a little pink onesie (many guys don't know what that is-like you Ranger-lol)

Its really your decision, Ranger. Sounds like they want you there though so you may want to think about going-I'll go to help you keep your manhood in tact...LOL (Just pickin on you)

[chill]

I voted no, but it depends on the baby shower and who is throwing it. It could be a couples baby shower then the men would be expected to attend. I think baby showers are for the women and for the ladies to dote over the mother-to-be and share tips and stories and such. How many men are going to say AWWWwwwww over a little pink onesie (many guys don't know what that is-like you Ranger-lol)

Its really your decision, Ranger. Sounds like they want you there though so you may want to think about going-I'll go to help you keep your manhood in tact...LOL (Just pickin on you)

What the He!! is a onesie?????? Import beer???

[Kagan]

Ranger, I voted, "no."

HOWEVER, there will be free food, so you might consider going anyway. I'm a bachelor, and I never turn down free food...even if it's just finger sammiches, tater chips, and kool aid.

[Ranger]

What the He!! is a onesie?????? Import beer???

Thats what I said. Ladiva and I were in T-Town and she was picking up a gift and said a onesie, I said "what the hell is a onesie"

[LPL]

I vote yes. When Jewels had showers, all my guy friends came there. Even the ones out of town my brother and law and J.Flock went. I think it helps alot, because the father to be has someone to talk to while all the women are doing what women do best:)

[Kagan]

How many men are going to say AWWWwwwww over a little pink onesie (many guys don't know what that is-like you Ranger-lol)Onesie? Eeeeww! :barf:

Give the kid a tackle box and a lifetime fishing license.
He'll eventually be old enough to use'em both. :D

[LPL]

Onesie= the most difficult article of clothing that you canbut on an infant while they are crying, and the hardest thing to get off when changing clothes!

[Bama36748]

Yeah , my unborn daughter wants a new bass boat

[bamablazer]

I said no because its a woman thing and the guys go get together and do there thing , but as stated here depends on who you are and you were invited .so if you decide to go embrace the moments lol!I got invited to a bachelor party one time lol, I went I was bout 5 months pregeant. it was rather a dull one from what you hear bout bach parties lol.

[chill]

Why can't we just talk somewhere else. Like Ranger said, Pasture (which LPL dad used to have plenty of space), bar, Bowling, ect........

[debby]

I have not voted. I really don't know. I think if you want to go, do so. I also think if you get there and feel uncomfortable tell your friend. He is your best friend he will understand.
As for men being there when they don't want to. I say let them go. There are plenty of more important things for a Dad and Dad's friends to do when the baby comes.
And I want to thank you all for the laughs!!! I almost lost my drink on Kagan's response.
Onesie? Eeeeww!

Give the kid a tackle box and a lifetime fishing license.
He'll eventually be old enough to use'em both.

Just needed to add. "Sweet Man!" How many would start a poll to help make a decision?

[rockingtenn]

I voted no...but when I was in my eighth month, the doctor put me on bed rest because I went into early labor so I had to miss my last baby shower. Well, my husband went in place of me, he opened all the presents, he ohhhed and ahhhed over everything, he even wore my flowers they had bought for me. Did I mention I have a wonderful husband?

[chill]

I didn't know Gordon fans were so sensitive. LOL

I just don't feel like it is a place for men butttttt, I think it is nice for a man wanting to be with his wife during a shower.

I may change my mind later, but right now I would want to be with the guys.

[Ms. Alabama]

I voted yes. I think that it is cool to have the men there too. It seems to be more entertaining and such. They get to taste all the baby food and the women get to laugh at them.

But seriously, it's up to you Ranger. If you don't feel comfortable then don't go. But, if you want to then you should attend. I think it could be a positive experience for you!

[Bamassee]

Normal?? Define NORMAL! My names been Abbi Normal since birth so I might not be the best one to ask.

Although not common, I think it's perfectly fine for a guy to go to a baby shower if he so chooses. Might even be a good place to meet some single girls, Ranger *;)* and think of how sensitive she'll think you are!!

[chill]

I think we have a problem being comfortable, I think I am really just to lazy to go! LOL Might as well be honest.

[bamabelle]

Well, if its like most of the showers I've been to, the women all have to re-live their own personal experiences in the delivery room, contractions, all the gory details. Don't know if you could stomach that.

[jowlar]

Ranger, does your friend want to go and wants you to be there to keep him company? or is he being made to go and applying the "misery loves company" theory?

[theramedic]

Go, take a six pack and while the ladies are "showering a baby" you and your friend slip out to the back yard and drink a few beers and talk about how his life will never be the same..... EVER !!!!!

[lady_fighter]

Well, I voted Yes! My husband and I were discussing this a few weeks back.. We agreed to have a co-ed baby shower, for several reasons! One: if his friends/co-workers and spouses are able to attend, then why should he not be there to greet them and thank them just as I would! Two: He's just as excited as I am and deserves to get doted on as well ;)

However, it does depend on the situation and who is invited.. Because, I've been to some baby showers where men were not invited!!

[A&A'sMommy]

I think you should go!!!!! Nothing wrong with a man going to a shower, showers are fun lots of food and cute gifts. NOTHING wrong with fshing stuff for the little one, my little girl LOVES to fish!!

[Ranger]

I voted yes. I think that it is cool to have the men there too. It seems to be more entertaining and such. They get to taste all the baby food and the women get to laugh at them.


What I got to eat baby food.

[Bama36748]

That is what I was wondering . Baby food nasty

[Sweet Pea]

You better hope they don't have a baby pee pot with mashed sweet potatoes in it and you have to eat a spoonful or put money in the baby's bank. That stuff looks like baby poop.

[GoldenChild805]

I think that it is imperative for both parties to attend the baby shower unless prior agreements were reached.

[armywife87]

I voted yes, it's 2008 anything goes these days!

[dillybar]

Support your friend, Ranger. He NEEDS you for various reasons:

1. To not feel out-numbered and overwhelmed.
2. To help him make rude comments about the breast pump.
3. Help him carry the ton of gifts home!

[Sweet Pea]

And you better be careful if you unwrap a gift that has a baby doll in it. Don't pick it up. It might have mustard poop in its britches squshing out so it will get on your hands. Yuck.

[Testrackwoman]

When my sister had her first baby, her husband was there, her grandfather was there, her step-father was there and a few of the ladies that attended brought their husbands. It was a big to do actually. The guys are actually getting gifts now a days. Brad got a camaflouge diaper bag to carry around when he had the baby on an outing. He said he wasn't going to carry one of those sissy diaper bags. He wanted a manly one.

[shells]

Hey Ranger. You were invited. That means that even though it's not usually a guy event, you are wanted there.

So go! and have a great time. :)

[msufan]

I think its okay for you to go. I have been to several baby showers, and all of them had men there. The guys looked like they had fun. I know my husband did. He said he had never been to anything like it before but he had a great time and was glad he went. Your best friend needs you, and you will be a part in the baby's life so may as well start now.

[SparrowGirl]

:evil:I voted no becausse a lot of the guys I know wouldn't be caught dead at one. But I agree w/ shells you were invited so I would go just to support my friend.

[dove]

I would rather see men than kids at a baby shower. Nothing worse than lots of screaming, running around, digging through the presents kids at a baby shower.

[ladiva]

I vote yes. When Jewels had showers, all my guy friends came there. Even the ones out of town my brother and law and J.Flock went. I think it helps alot, because the father to be has someone to talk to while all the women are doing what women do best:)

Jewels was given a couples shower by Ms. Alabama and the guys were there. It was alot of fun for me because the games were directed towards the men like trying to guess what baby food they were tasting. We have a very tight knit group of friends and it just wouldn't be an event in our group if everyone wasn't there to celebrate together.

[chill]

I still say KEG PARTY for the men!

[Meds]

Your poll question is: is it NORMAL ... No, in the past it has not been normal for men to attend baby showers. However, in the world today, it is not considered "sissy" for a man to be excited about the birth of his child and want to share in the celebration of his child. AND he certainly does not want to attend the event alone, his good buddy will surely support him in this.

[ladiva]

I still say KEG PARTY for the men!


LOL I'm coming with the men then! :D

[chill]

LOL I'm coming with the men then! :D

You will be more than welcome DIVA.....No muschy stuff now! LOL

[Ranger]

Well, I got her gift......

[Bama36748]

KEG Party is where I will be

[ladiva]

Well, I got her gift......


Wow, without my help even...I'm so proud!

[Ms. Alabama]

What I got to eat baby food.


That would be a funny sight! If they hostess plays that game you should. . . just for the fun of it.

[Ranger]

Wow, without my help even...I'm so proud!

It was not on my own trust me, I had her husband there to point it out.

[A&A'sMommy]

It was not on my own trust me, I had her husband there to point it out.

at least you put in effort and its definitely good to have him help you because then you know what they need!!!

[~*~Amanda~*~]

Ms. Alabama threw angiep a baby shower and the guys were there too... The guys end up having more fun than the women, especially when they have no idea what each baby item is for... So yeah, Ranger I think you should go too, even if it is just a few mintues...

[stickman]

You can go Ranger, but you have to wear your woman costume you wore at the DLive Halloween party a couple of years ago so you'll fit in! Be sure to wear your pink thong panties under the get-up! :D

[MsD]

OK Ranger.....give us the scoop. Did you go 2 the shower? How many men there? How long did you stay? Would you go to another one? Would you advise a co-ed shower?

[Ranger]

Well, I was going to go. My misunderstanding of the details. I thought the shower was going to be here in Demopolis, but it was in Greensboro. I couldn't go at that particular moment. But my intentions were to go if it had been here in Demop. I did give her here gift which I hope her and the baby will enjoy. I was looking forward to going in a way. There were other men who were going to be there. I am sure it was a good time. I know I missed out on some good food because I know she can cook some good vittles.

[saved]

Ranger I hate that you didn't get a chance to attend the baby shower. We had a good time and the food was great. I love my gift and I know little Genesis will love it even more.

[tidechick]

Onesie= the most difficult article of clothing that you canbut on an infant while they are crying, and the hardest thing to get off when changing clothes!

You are so CRAZY!! We love a onesie!! They are the easiest thing you can put on and take off a baby! Sounds like Kendal was just giving her daddy a hard time!! And they are wonderful during the summer months!! :D

[angiep]

when Ms.Alabama threw my baby shower men were invited. My husband enjoyed it because he felt involved. He opened all the gifts. i think it is a good idea for men to be there.