Is anyone having/ had a baby shower? How did it go?

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I'm 22 weeks at the moment and i'm being pestered by some of my friends to have a baby shower. I always look at them on Pinterest and Martha Stewart and think how lovely they look but at the same time, it's not generally done in the UK i'm worried it could look a bit... well... tacky and twee.
So- come and persuade me (or not if it was crap!). What did you do for your baby shower? Was it themed? Did you have games (if you mention the one where you have to eat a mashed up chocolate bar out of a nappy... just.... no)? How far into pregnancy were you? Was it friends and family? Just women? Did you register for gifts? And did you enjoy it?

Katiecubs, the wish list on amazon was for me, a shopping list of what I needed that I could buy over the months. When people have asked what I needed I told them what I need is on the list, rather that than lots of duplicates!

Same as you Alison , we have a wish list that we've used for us, but are sending to other people. Thing is we ALWAYS get asked what we want in our family and group of friends (same for birthdays, christmas etc) so it's easier to say 'i'll send you my wishlist' rather than having to remember what we have and haven't bought yet.
We have a good mix of stuff on there- some £3, some £90. I certainly would never stuff a gift that wasn't on there, it's just a guideline if people want to follow it!

Ive been to two. One which was meant to cheer up a very close friend, her friend arranged as a surprise and I was in on it helping her invite some people. She did nibbles, soft drinks and wine and we just had a gossip really! We did all take presents but had been told they weren't necessary.

Second, another friend insisted I arrange her one. Nagged me for months. It was horribly grabby

Went to a friends who was american - we are all brits/other but wanted to do something to make her feel at home. A friend of hers arranged it. It was lovely - mainly games guessing size of bump, name/sex/weight of baby (winners announced after the birth). Nappy changing competition. It was a laugh. Alos a chance to wish her well with the birth and show her we are there for her. Small prezzies only made it not too much of a culture clash.

£90?! anything over £40 on a wish list would look greedy and presumptive in my eyes.