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I dont think its too far out of the question. Ive been to a couple of co-ed baby showers and LOVE THEM! They aren't so girly and ga ga over everything. And I think the fathers/male influence feels a little closer to the pregnancy and gets to experience the fun things as opposed to only the mood swings and late night cravings. For an idea, I went to a baby shower where the parents literally needed nothing as far as gifts went (they had wealthy families who purchased everything they would ever need) and on the baby shower invites worded it so people wouldnt bring gifts but if they did want to do something for the baby there was a college account set up for them. That might be an idea as college is a pretty good gift.

Good luck and have fun.

I did a Jack and Jill cookout for my last child and had a great time. I did the traditional baby shower for my two boys. The only reason I didn't have just a party with my youngest son was because he is 10 years younger than my oldest. Then with my daughter I just wanted people to come and celebrate with us and I requested no gifts on the invitation. However she is the first granddaughter on both sides so both sets of grandma's couldn't pass up the opportunity to by her pink stuff. It all turned out great though and no one felt uncomfortable. Good luck and congratulations.

this is YOUR baby you do what is fun for you i do however think having a party to celebrate the older child is unusual people mgiht think your in it just to see how many gifts you can get your older child will have plenty of birthdays this party should be about your new child or if you want to go a completely different route you could just call it a family party(feel free to get a creative name lol) .I think a party with both men and women is a wonderful idea is your son born yet or no? if he is born then consider having a welcoming party and if not then have a baby shower and be sure to let people know men are welcome and its just going to be a regular shower without any of those crazy games or anything.

A lot of people are now doing all kinds of "shower" get togethers. You could do a Welcome Baby Home party, or even a "Family Expansion" party. We have been to a few, and if your not having a christening or baby shower it is pretty cool. Everyone wants to see a new baby and celebrate, so there is no reason to not celebrate. Just choose a theme if you want, or do an invite just stating its a get together to celebrate your new family.

Have a Welcome to the Family party. It can be co-ed. Maybe have a family member plan it for a week after the baby comes home and make it a big Welcome to the Family party. Have people bring ideas for meals that are easy or just about anything they want. But I would have a Welcome to the Family party.

That's what I did! I had a party after the birth with friends and family. It's a great idea.

i'm such as you. I hate being the centre of interest and hate enjoying video games. i think of this is cool in case you do no longer choose to play video games or do all the "classic" bathe issues, yet i might strongly advise which you nevertheless have a cake and open the presents including your travelers recent. i comprehend that as a visitor, i may be sort of indignant to no longer watch you open the present. this is truly extra for them then that's for you at that element. in case you get doubles or something you do unlike, return it later, yet do no longer forget to write thank you notes first! stable success my expensive!

My friend did this. She had a Bellini machine and everything. It was co-ed and lots of fun =)

Nope...why don't you make it a Jack and Jill Cookout Shower?