Gender Reveal Party?

[ltl engine]

My sister in law is a little difficult and apparently was never told "NO" growing up. They just announced they were expecting a baby in April. We are truly happy for them. We were also told that we "MUST" attend a Gender Reveal Party in December. I had no idea what that was but Google was able to enlighten me. But I am still confused--do we bring a gift?

I was thinking about sending an Edible Arrangement or maybe giving them some kids books? Are we supposed to give a gift? She invited 80 people so I thought the Edible Arrangement may help....any ideas?


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[Gigi22]

Perhaps a book on parenting to assist your SIL?

 

[jdcthree]

My sister in law is a little difficult and apparently was never told "NO" growing up. They just announced they were expecting a baby in April. We are truly happy for them. We were also told that we "MUST" attend a Gender Reveal Party in December. I had no idea what that was but Google was able to enlighten me. But I am still confused--do we bring a gift?

I was thinking about sending an Edible Arrangement or maybe giving them some kids books? Are we supposed to give a gift? She invited 80 people so I thought the Edible Arrangement may help....any ideas?

I've never been to one, but I probably wouldn't take a gift. It's not a shower, but it sounds like your demand, oops invitation, for a shower will come soon enough. I think an Edible Arrangement is a sweet gesture, though. I know I would appreciate one.

 

[Keke]

I have only been to one, but they have become quite popular around here. However I have never heard of people taking gifts to them. I would not take anything.

 

[shortbun]

It's just a party. Go, have fun and celebrate their joy. Why the sour face?

 

[Patience]

I am hosting a gender reveal party for my niece next month, the weekend after her ultrasound. I am excited about it and have found a ton of ideas on pinterest. A few people have asked me about gifts, saying they want to bring one. I told them gifts were not necessary but if they do decide to bring something for my niece and her husband then I thought diapers, wipes, and other gender neutral items would be appropriate. I think we are inviting about 40-45 people, men and women.

 

[ShariVT]

I have never been to one but if it was my sister inlaw I would buy a card and put some cash in it to keep in my purse if no one brings gifts I have the card to reuse for the shower and the cash to buy the gift with.

 

[Princess on the Run]

Perhaps a book on parenting to assist your SIL?

 

[Priorityonecb]

I like the above suggestion of taking a card with cash or a Babies R Us gift card tucked inside. If others bring gifts, bring it out. If not, keep it tucked away and use it when the baby shower comes around.

 

[scrapquitler]

I've never heard of this before, but it sounds like it might be a fun way to get people together and have a little celebration, I wouldn't mind being invited to it. It seems to be sort of equal to an engagement party...just a little celebratory party, no gifts required. If I felt inclined to bring a gift because I didn't want to arrive empty handed, I might bring something like a children's book or a cute -tshirt for the baby. I wouldn't do any more than that, because there will certainly be a shower later.

 

[CabesLove]

I've been to quite a few gender reveal parties this past year...and there was no gifting at any of them. Just a fun little party.

 

[jaminmd]

I thought for sure by the title this was some new type of party for someone who has undergone gender transformation. My bad.

 

[PatMcDuck]

OK, I also thought it was to announce a trans-gender situation at first. This sounded kind of festive and fun to me, actually.

THEN I thought it was for people like those kooks in (Canada? England?) that raised their baby as a baby only, and refused to tell anyone the sex for years or something, to take away any sexist stereotypes that society forces on kids. I thought maybe people like THAT would have a "gender reveal party" at some point.

I never even heard of a party to reveal an unborn's gender. Sounds very odd to me, but whatever.

 

[moopdog]

THEN I thought it was for people like those kooks in (Canada? England?) that raised their baby as a baby only, and refused to tell anyone the sex for years or something, to take away any sexist stereotypes that society forces on kids. I thought maybe people like THAT would have a "gender reveal party" at some point.

Haha.... Yep that was the first thing I thought of too...! That's why I clicked open the thread!

 

[ceecee]

Haha.... Yep that was the first thing I thought of too...! That's why I clicked open the thread!

Me too! They have parties for everything these days.

 

[jaminmd]

Ha! Glad it wasn't just me.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

Isn't it kind of risky to have a gender reveal party based on an ultrasound? A technician told me when I was 18 1/2 weeks that she was 99% sure I was having a girl. She said she'd never been wrong in 20 years. When I had another ultrasound at 37 weeks, it became clear that Katelyn was really Ryan, and the tech's perfect record was now tarnished! It would have been a bigger trauma if I'd had a party to reveal the incorrect gender! By the way, I wouldn't trade my Ryan for anything.

 

[ltl engine]

You guys just made my day! I knew the DIS Boards could help...now I will definitely have a smile on my face attending the party (or course it will be an inside joke--for me & DH) & likely a gift card in my purse!

 

[Pooh2]

Our friends who are in their 40s and expecting their 9th child invited us and 40 or so guests to a party to reveal the gender "in a fun and delightful way" on a Wed at 5pm.
Maybe it would have been cuter if it was a young couple having their first baby..
DH was not out of work that early so we politely declined and brought a nice gift to the hospital when the baby was born.

That was the first gender reveal party that I have heard of! Who knew it was the new trend!

 

[leelee9878]

I just went to one and brought some diapers and Johnson and Johnson bath items. When I arrived they were surprised I brought a gift. Gifts aren't expected but something small like diapers would be nice.