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Gender Reveal

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coylygirl · 14/08/2020 15:13

Hi all, I've been invited to a gender reveal party and I'm really excited having never been to one before. My question is this: is it usual to take a gift and if so, should this be for the expectant parents or for the anticipated little one? I am happy to bring a gift but just wondered on the correct protocol. TIA

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Pertella · 14/08/2020 20:47

And just to add, that was a science journalist writing an article, not a peer reviewed scientific paper

Meganplays · 14/08/2020 20:53

Boo to the fun police. I’d love to go to a gender reveal party. It’s nice to share a couple’s excitement about the sex of their baby. A casual get together of close friends and family to celebrate and share the news sounds lovely.

Pertella · 14/08/2020 20:53

And I've just looked at the WHO article, which just describes various DSDs so not sure what that was supposed to prove?

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therhubarbbrothers · 14/08/2020 20:55

How old is this young person and why are they having a gender reveal party ?Hmm

I think you mean a reveal the sex party.

Pertella · 14/08/2020 20:56

@Meganplays

Boo to the fun police. I’d love to go to a gender reveal party. It’s nice to share a couple’s excitement about the sex of their baby. A casual get together of close friends and family to celebrate and share the news sounds lovely.
I think a sex reveal party is probably more relevant than a baby shower. I see no harm in making an event out of announcing the sex of the baby - most people close to the couple eould be excited about it so why not have a celebration
CountessFrog · 14/08/2020 22:31

But honestly, who is bothered.

It’s 50/50.

I might buy a black or silver car. It’s exciting to me, I don’t expect others to care or bring gifts.

iamtheoneandonlyyy · 14/08/2020 22:34

A nice bit of fun especially during these shitty times and all people can go on about is 'it's tacky, it's sex not gender, what's the point' yada yada yada
I can't imagine feeling the need to sit online and shit all over something someone else is looking forward to.

Meganplays · 14/08/2020 23:06

@CountessFrog

But honestly, who is bothered.

It’s 50/50.

I might buy a black or silver car. It’s exciting to me, I don’t expect others to care or bring gifts.

I care 😂 did you get black or silver?

In the same way I’m interested if my friend’s new puppy is a dog or a bitch. It doesn’t effect me, but I’m still interested and excited for her either way.

thedaywewillremeber · 14/08/2020 23:23

My niece had a year ago when she was having her first. I find it quite a nice idea and lovely to share with close family and friends. I didn’t buy her a gift then I just brought her some gift for herself,partner and the baby when she had him.

CountessFrog · 14/08/2020 23:24

Black.

What did you buy for me????

😂😂💪🏻💪🏻

ThousandsAreSailing · 14/08/2020 23:27

Take a present for the gender reveal, then one fir the baby shower, several for others yet to be invented then another when the gender changes

Meganplays · 14/08/2020 23:27

Nothing, you didn’t have a car colour reveal party.

Twixes · 14/08/2020 23:33

A small box of chocolates. Gender reveal parties, wtf? Previous posters have covered all that is ridiculous, pointless, self centred and grabby about this one.

CountessFrog · 14/08/2020 23:33

oh FFS Megan.

Will you come if I have a colour reveal next time?

Skyliner001 · 14/08/2020 23:35

@roarfeckingroarr

A mug emblazoned with SEX NOT GENDER
Biscuit
Skyliner001 · 14/08/2020 23:37

@GreyishDays

I think a ‘sex reveal’ party sounds like something else really.
😂😂
Skyliner001 · 14/08/2020 23:38

Enjoy the gender reveal party! 🥳

blue25 · 14/08/2020 23:47

I’ve been to a gender reveal party where the mum was obviously disappointed in the gender. Never again-It was awful.

ineedaholidaynow · 15/08/2020 00:10

@blue25 why would you hold a party when you are so set on one gender and would be disappointed with the other, that is so risky.

cannotchange · 15/08/2020 00:36

The usual navel gazing, self- obsessed crap

What about just privately celebrating the fact that your scan has confirmed the baby is healthy ???

Also completely takes for granted that baby and mother will both be fine during and after labour

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TheFormerPorpentinaScamander · 15/08/2020 01:27

I've never been to a gender/sex reveal party, or a baby shower for that matter. But if I did I would take something for the Mum to be. I never give baby presents until baby has arrived safely.

Skyliner001 · 15/08/2020 09:01

Milgea: 🙄

chocolatepudandchocolatesauce · 15/08/2020 09:54

I had a special moment with my husband when the sex of my babies was revealed..... At the birth!!

Hatscats · 15/08/2020 10:01

It’s so weird that parents think people care enough to have a party about the babies sex. Why does it even matter. The pink and blue thing is also so annoying.
I’d make an excuse not to do go, or take plenty of booze to make it bearable.

I wouldn’t take a present as they’ll be expecting one at a baby shower later on. Also not my thing but these things seem to go together!

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