Social Distancing Practice: Drive-Thru Baby Shower

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By Staff Reporter , Parent Herald May 04, 06:17 am

Photo: (Photo : From Melanie Waltemyer's Facebook Account)

The coronavirus has put a hold on most activities, including family gatherings and parties. Even for expecting parents, baby showers had to be put on hold because of the pandemic.

However, other families are not stopped by the pandemic in having the baby showers for their first-time moms; instead, they chose to be creative!

Families all over the world tried having mobile gatherings, or in the case of others, "drive-thru" baby showers. Some are done as a surprise while other parents themselves prepare their baby showers. Here are some of them:

Six-weeks in the making

In Cumberland County, Central Pennsylvania, the Whitmer couple, who are first-time parents, did not want to miss out on the opportunity of sharing their preparations for the coming of their baby. For them, to not miss the fun of having a baby shower, they decided to join the drive-thru bandwagon.

Their parents helped prepare the shower and invited some of their friends. However, instead of gathering in one area, cars are lined up waiting to greet the couple and hand in their gifts for the baby.

They even have souvenirs for everyone who attended.

On June 1, the couple, Brian and Kristen, are expecting their first baby. They plan to name the baby Jace Brian.

According to Kristen, this was something they never expected they would be having for their first child. She said that they are very thankful that their friends and family went out of their way to spend a special way with them. The couple is happy that even with the pandemic there are people who chose to be part of their milestone.

Surprise Drive-Thru Shower

The first child of Alicia and Derek is also the first grandchild of their parents. That is why preparing for the baby shower has been on both family's calendar for the past months. But a sudden change with the plans happened because of the continuous spread of the coronavirus.

According to Derek Lethman, Alicia's partner, they decided to keep the same date for the baby shower but had to make changes to the venue.

Lethman shared that they already have a venue picked, but they are left with friends who can still spend time outside even with the pandemic and the rain during that day. They decided to gather at the parking lot of Christ Lutheran Church in Machester.

Alicia was very surprised when she saw around 20 cars decorated for her baby shower. Alicia said she thought the commotion was not for her and that someone was hurt at the street where they were.

The couple's baby girl is expected to arrive on May 26. They plan to name her Raelynn.

Stay-At-Home Baby Shower

Because staying at home is the encouragement of most health experts to avoid the spread of the pandemic, Amy Litz decided to cancel her baby shower.

Her family, on the other hand, decided to improvise by inviting their friends to bring their car and pass by their houses.

Litz was very surprised by the effort of their friends and family. She was even crying the whole time. Litz and her fiancé, Micah Harmon, are from California. They are expecting their baby girl on May 8.