I'm 22 weeks and 4 days pregnant today.
Ave had a baby shower last Sunday at Shona's place.
That was the first baby shower I've ever attended, and judging from the hints that a few people have dropped now, it won't be the last - I'm expected to have one as well.
It actually was a lot more entertaining than I had expected. Shona's great at organising these things (she organised some activities at Ave's hen's party as well), with fun activities and yummy food.
Things I learnt on this day:
- It's really difficult to suck fruit juice out of a #1 teat from a baby bottle
- Baby nappies are a lot smaller than I thought
- I don't know any English nursery rhyme
- I am physically unable to go "awwww...." at the sight of baby clothes, as hard as I may try
Let's say that I wouldn't mind having a do - after all, one of my goals this year is to be (somewhat) more social with my fellow humans. But I just don't think I can deal with all the attention. Oddly enough, if I'd have no trouble if I was doing some public speaking, but this kind of informal constantly-being-the-centre-of-attention isn't my cup of tea. Maybe I should train my baby shower guests on ClientBase Opportunity Recognition?
Second issue: can't handle all the hormones which will no doubt surface up at the sight of baby gear. I think growing up and working in male-dominated environments will have this effect on anyone.
Anyway, I told Bas I'd make up my mind as to whether I'd have a baby shower after I've attended Ave's. Fine. I'll have one if he can come up with a solution to the two aforementioned issues.
