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		<title>Kim Kardashian Reveals Her Baby&#8217;s Gender and Celebrates Her Baby Shower</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elena Donovan Mauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s official. Kim Kardashian and Kanye Wast are having a baby&#8230; girl! Sunday night, on the season premiere of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim went to an ultrasound appointment accompanied by mom Kris Jenner  and sisters Kourtney and Khloe, where they found out baby&#8217;s gender. Kim&#8217;s reaction? &#8220;Oh my gosh. I&#8217;m having a girl!&#8221;...<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.thebump.com&#038;blog=33418031&#038;post=16764&#038;subd=xothebump&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://xothebump.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/s44y2c83.gif?w=650" /></p><p>It&#8217;s official. Kim Kardashian and Kanye Wast are having a baby&#8230; girl!</p>
<p>Sunday night, on the season premiere of <i>Keeping Up With the Kardashians</i>, Kim went to an ultrasound appointment accompanied by mom Kris Jenner  and sisters Kourtney and Khloe, where they found out baby&#8217;s gender. Kim&#8217;s reaction? &#8220;Oh my gosh. I&#8217;m having a girl!&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m so excited we&#8217;re having a girl. Who doesn&#8217;t want a girl? I think they are the best,&#8221; Kim also said. &#8220;I know that&#8217;s really what Kanye has always wanted &#8212; he wanted a little girl.&#8221;</p>
<p>The same day the episode aired, Kim celebrated her baby shower in Beverly Hills. Celebrities including, Maria Menounos, Kelly Osbourne and Mel B attended the brunch celebration, where pancakes, waffles and fruit were served. According to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20702389,00.html" target="_blank"><em>People</em></a>, guests played <a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/slideshows/unique-baby-shower-games-ideas.aspx">shower games</a> and tried to guess <a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/baby-names.aspx">baby&#8217;s name</a>. The exited the bash wearing wreaths made of baby&#8217;s breath in their hair.</p>
<p>Up until yesterday, the couple has stayed mum about their baby&#8217;s gender. Leave it to Kimye to reveal it in a big way.</p>
<p><strong>How did you reveal your baby&#8217;s gender?</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/second-trimester/articles/creative-baby-gender-reveal-ideas.aspx">10 Creative Ways to Reveal Baby&#8217;s Gender</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/second-trimester/qa/ultrasound-wrong-gender.aspx">What&#8217;s the Chance Baby&#8217;s Gender Could Be Wrong?</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers.aspx">Baby Shower Ideas</a></p>
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		<title>5 Fresh Baby Shower Game Ideas That Put a Creative Spin on the Old Classics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Treber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now, I&#8217;m not one to be a spoil-sport. When I attend a shower, I&#8217;m right there sniffing melted candy-bar poo out of diapers, taking licks of baby food out of anonymous jars and confidently guessing the nursery rhymes that go with the clues during Mother Goose Jeopardy. But if I&#8217;m being honest, traditional shower games...<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.thebump.com&#038;blog=33418031&#038;post=15622&#038;subd=xothebump&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://xothebump.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/135549576.jpg?w=650" /></p><p>Now, I&#8217;m not one to be a spoil-sport. When I attend a shower, I&#8217;m right there sniffing melted candy-bar poo out of diapers, taking licks of baby food out of anonymous jars and confidently guessing the nursery rhymes that go with the clues during Mother Goose Jeopardy. <strong>But if I&#8217;m being honest, traditional shower games leave me with a bit of eye-roll syndrome.</strong> Just a tad. Maybe it&#8217;s because I can never tell pureed beef stew from the turkey and rice, or the Snickers poo from the Milky Way, but there you have it.</p>
<p>So, for my own shower, and with the permission of my hostess, I elected to forgo shower games altogether. A baby shower can still be entertaining, festive, and a lot of fun <em>without</em> sculpting tiny babies out of play-dough. Here are some ideas to add a<a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/articles/the-best-baby-shower-games.aspx" target="_blank"> creative spin</a> to your shower:</p>
 
<p><strong>What games did you play at your shower?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Plus, more from The Bump:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers.aspx" target="_blank">Baby Shower Central: All You Need to Plan the Perfect Party</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/articles/baby-shower-ideas-from-around-the-country.aspx" target="_blank">Creative Baby Shower Ideas From Around the Country</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/slideshows/baby-shower-games-you-havent-thought-of-yet.aspx" target="_blank">30+ Baby Shower Game Ideas You Haven&#8217;t Thought of Yet</a></p>
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		<title>Bumpie Tip of the Week: Sweet Spring Themes to Try for Your Baby Shower!</title>
		<link>http://blog.thebump.com/2013/03/30/bumpie-tip-of-the-week-sweet-spring-themes-to-try-for-your-baby-shower/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie DiBella</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy spring (finally)! We all love a great party- &#8212; especially one to celebrate a baby! Planning or expecting a baby shower this season? Our Bumpies on the Baby Showers board shared some fun themes you&#8217;ve got to try for your shower! “Traditional spring colors are pastels, obviously, but you could choose to mix it...<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.thebump.com&#038;blog=33418031&#038;post=14460&#038;subd=xothebump&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://xothebump.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/135549576.jpg?w=650" /></p><p>Happy spring (finally)! We all love a great party- &#8212; <em>especially</em> one to celebrate a baby! Planning or expecting a baby shower this season? Our Bumpies on the <a href="http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/4236740/ShowForum.aspx">Baby Showers board</a> shared some fun themes you&#8217;ve got to try for your shower!</p>
<p>“Traditional spring colors are pastels, obviously, but you could choose to mix it up! For decor you could do pots of tulips/daffodils, or vases filled with cut tulips or hyacinths. You could also utilize spring branches such as forsythia or Cherry blossom!”<em> &#8212; sphinx24*</em></p>
<p>“For cake ideas, maybe try a fun flavor such as a lemon or strawberry, or even cupcakes with a variety of fun, colorful flavors.”<em> &#8212; unicorn2342</em></p>
<p>“I am having a spring themed shower, and my hostess is planning on focusing on baby animals, specifically birds and bunnies! So cute.”<em> &#8212; allisonmar546</em></p>
<p>“Tulips/Daffodils/Hyacinths make great centerpieces that could double as favors!”<em> &#8212; NariaDream</em></p>
<p><em>“</em>I&#8217;ve thrown a spring shower with the theme ‘A baby is blooming!’ Everyone loved it.”<em> &#8212; Winginit</em></p>
<p>“You could do a &#8220;He brings me Sunshine after a Rainy Day theme.&#8221; That way you could do a lot of cute plays still on the whole SHOWER part that you would have done for a girl but then instead of the &#8216;flowers&#8217; do &#8220;Suns&#8221; because that&#8217;s what he will be to you&#8230; a bright beautiful Son!”<em> &#8212; britsknit</em></p>
<p>“My cousin just had a rubber-ducky themed shower &#8212; it was so adorable and super colorful!”<em> &#8212; SpitsNGiggs</em></p>
<p>“Have a bumble bee theme! Yellow and black are easy to work with. You can have honeycomb decors, make some fresh lemonade and your give away souvenirs could be bear shaped bottles of honey with personalized labels on them.” &#8212; <em>kayeseth</em></p>
<p><em> *Some names have been changed.</em></p>
<p><strong>Tell us: What would you theme your spring baby shower?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Plus, more from The Bump:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/slideshows/animal-and-forest-themed-baby-shower.aspx" target="_blank">Wonderfully Wild Nature-Inspired Baby Shower Ideas</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/slideshows/vintage-baby-shower-ideas.aspx" target="_blank">Beautifully Vintage-Themed Baby Shower Ideas</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/articles/baby-shower-theme-sunny-days.aspx" target="_blank">Baby Shower Idea: Bright &#8216;n Sunny Days!</a></p>
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		<title>Inside Peek at Molly Mesnick&#8217;s Baby Shower!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elena Donovan Mauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Molly Mesnick and hubby Jason, who met on The Bachelor, are expecting a new baby in late March &#8212; and last weekend, the mom-to-be was feted in style with a gorgeous baby shower! Molly shared the photos and her favorite moments with us.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.thebump.com&#038;blog=33418031&#038;post=11614&#038;subd=xothebump&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://xothebump.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/molly-mesnick-baby-shower.jpg?w=650" /></p><p>Molly Mesnick and hubby Jason, who met on <em>The Bachelor</em>, are expecting a new baby in late March &#8212; and last weekend, the mom-to-be was feted in style with a gorgeous <a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers.aspx">baby shower</a>! Molly shared the photos and her favorite moments with us. </p>
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		<title>2013&#8242;s Hot Pregnancy and Baby Trends</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Bump Editors</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s going to be big for moms-to-be and new parents this year? This is what we predict: Less-Than-12-Week Spill Kate Middleton and Jessica Simpson announced their pregnancies earlier than the traditional 12 weeks. Why not everyone else? A poll of The Bump readers found that 58 percent of pregnant women let the cat out of the...<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.thebump.com&#038;blog=33418031&#038;post=11377&#038;subd=xothebump&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://xothebump.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/baby-trends.jpg?w=650" /></p><p>What&#8217;s going to be big for moms-to-be and new parents this year? This is what we predict:</p>
<p><b>Less-Than-12-Week Spill</b></p>
<p>Kate Middleton and Jessica Simpson announced their pregnancies earlier than the traditional 12 weeks. Why not everyone else? A poll of The Bump readers found that 58 percent of pregnant women let the cat out of the bag in the first trimester. Blame it on the trend of over-sharing on social media, or maybe just the fact that women reason that they&#8217;d want their friends and family to know the truth even if something  bad happened. So they&#8217;re telling early!</p>
<p><b>Neon in the Nursery</b></p>
<p>Want a bold look to baby&#8217;s nursery? We&#8217;ve seen neon colors on everything from wall art to diaper bags to strollers. Neon has stepped off the runway and on to baby gear!</p>
<p><b>Baby Name Trends</b></p>
<p>Celebs have been naming their babies after hues of the rainbow for years, but with emerald being the Pantone color of the year, our bet’s on <a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/baby-names.aspx">naming babies</a> after shades of green &#8212; think Hunter, Kelly, Jade, Fern and Forest. After all, Drew Barrymore did name her baby girl Olive in 2012.</p>
<p>What’s <em>out</em> in 2013? Naming your baby after a city, like Brooklyn, Paris or Austin. This year, moms will take a cue from Reese Witherspoon, who last year named her baby boy Tennessee, and try Georgia, Virginia, Carolina or even Montana.</p>
<p>Also on the rise this year are popular names from the beginning of the 20th century. Due to the <i>Downton Abbey</i> craze, more babies will be sporting names like Mary, Edith, Anna, Robert and Thomas.</p>
<p><b>Royal Baby Fever</b></p>
<p>Just as wedding dress designers&#8217; collections were inspired by Kate Middleton&#8217;s wedding gown gown after her wedding day, we’ll see <a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/maternity-fashion.aspx">maternity clothing</a> designers incorporating her maternity style into their designs. And moms-to-be will be emulating her pregnancy look! Also, expect to see lots of royalty-inspired baby gear and décor in stores. Everyone will want to copy the next prince or princess&#8217;s style, too!</p>
<p><b>New Ideas for Gender Reveals</b></p>
<p>The trend of announcing your baby’s gender has gone beyond cutting a cake to discover pink or blue filling. Once couple made a &#8220;Gangnam Style&#8221; themed dance video, and others have sent family members boxes filled with pink or blue helium balloons.</p>
<p>Another hot trend is the &#8220;<a href="http://blog.thebump.com/2013/01/04/sonogram-parties-should-you-have-one/">ultrasound party</a>,&#8221; where an ultrasound technician comes to your home during a party to show your close family and friends baby&#8217;s gender live and in person!</p>
<p><b>Mommymoons</b></p>
<p>You’ve heard of a <a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/second-trimester/articles/best-babymoon-destinations.aspx">babymoon</a> (and maybe even a <a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/qa/man-showers.aspx">daddymoon</a>), but now mommymoons are becoming increasingly popular. Don&#8217;t know what that means exactly? It&#8217;s when an expectant mom takes a trip or plans a party for a little R&amp;R before the baby arrives &#8212; <em>without</em> her partner. We&#8217;ve heard of a beach getaway with fellow expecting mamas, heading to a spa resort or hosting an at-home mani-pedi party and prenatal yoga class with friends. It&#8217;s a great way to enjoy some “me” time before middle-of-the-night feedings and diaper changes become routine.</p>
<p><b>Sip and Sees</b><b></b></p>
<p>2013 will be the year of the “sip and see”: a postbirth bash hosted by the parents where friends and family stop by the house, sip some drinks and see the newborn. <a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers.aspx">Baby showers</a> for second and third babies can be controversial, but with a sip and see, parents can easily celebrate the birth of their new arrival in a new, different, more casual way.</p>
<p><strong>What trends are you seeing with your pregnant and new mom friends?</strong><b></b></p>
<p><strong>Plus, more from The Bump:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thebump.com/2012/10/18/12-hot-trends-in-baby-products/">12 Hot Trends in Baby Products</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/baby-names/all-about-baby-names/articles/baby-name-trends-2013.aspx">Baby Name Trends for 2013</a></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thebump.com/2013/01/15/celebrity-pregnancy-predictions-for-2013/">Celebrity Pregnancy Traditions for 2013</a></p>
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		<title>Bumpie Buzz: Find Out How Mama-to-Be Kate Middleton is Celebrating Her 31st Birthday</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kylie McConville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is the Duchess of Cambridge&#8217;s birthday and we couldn&#8217;t be more excited to see how she&#8217;ll be ringing in 31 with a baby-on-board! Plus, more news: Pregnant Kate Middleton Celebrates Her 31st Birthday Privately With Prince William &#8211; People Kim and Kanye Babymoon In Paris! &#8211; CelebrityBabyScoop Cute and Quirky Stuffed Toys for Your...<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.thebump.com&#038;blog=33418031&#038;post=10978&#038;subd=xothebump&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://xothebump.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/qb96g8f5.jpg?w=328" /></p><p>Today is the Duchess of Cambridge&#8217;s birthday and we couldn&#8217;t be more excited to see how she&#8217;ll be ringing in 31 with a baby-on-board! Plus, more news:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20662849,00.html" target="_blank">Pregnant Kate Middleton Celebrates Her 31st Birthday Privately With Prince William</a> &#8211; <em>People</em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2013/01/08/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-babymoon-in-paris" target="_blank">Kim and Kanye Babymoon In Paris!</a> &#8211; <em>CelebrityBabyScoop</em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lilsugar.com/Cute-Weird-Stuffed-Toys-26659056" target="_blank">Cute and Quirky Stuffed Toys for Your Little Bundle</a> &#8211; <em>LilSugar</em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2013/01/breast-feeding-moms-unhappy-with-malls-apology/" target="_blank">Breastfeeding Moms Still Mad After Mall Apologizes</a> - <em>ABC</em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2013/01/08/snooki-shares-birth-story-i-got-the-epidural" target="_blank">Snooki Shares Her Birth Story</a> &#8211; <em>CelebrityBabyScoop</em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lilsugar.com/Cute-Baby-Shower-Invites-26679431" target="_blank">Adorable Must-Have Shower Invitations</a> &#8211; <em>LilSugar</em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/gallery/0,,20662685,00.html" target="_blank">Kim Kardashian&#8217;s Super Sexy Maternity Style</a> &#8211; <em>People Style Watch</em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://celebritybabies.people.com/2013/01/08/tori-spelling-neil-lane-push-present-dean-mcdermott-son-finn-birth/" target="_blank">Tori Spelling&#8217;s Expensive (and Beautiful!) Push Present</a> &#8211; <em>People Moms &amp; Babies</em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2013/01/08/americas-supernanny-is-on-family-lockdown" target="_blank">America&#8217;s New Supernanny Puts Families on Lockdown</a> &#8211; <em>CelebrityBabyScoop</em></p>
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		<title>Style of the Week: Kristin Cavallari</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 17:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elena Donovan Mauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, reality star Kristin Cavallari tweeted a photo of herself all dressed up for her baby shower, asking &#8220;Off to my baby shower. U guys like my dress?!&#8221; We do! A maxi dress is super flattering (and comfy!) throughout pregnancy and Kristin&#8217;s sophisticated color choice, black, gets just the right touch for a special occasion...<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.thebump.com&#038;blog=33418031&#038;post=1964&#038;subd=xothebump&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://xothebump.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/kristin-cavallari-style-week_652.jpg?w=650" /></p><p>Recently, reality star Kristin Cavallari <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/KristinCav/status/203945540604530690/photo/1/large">tweeted </a>a photo of herself all dressed up for her baby shower, asking &#8220;Off to my baby shower. U guys like my dress?!&#8221; We do! A maxi dress is super flattering (and comfy!) throughout pregnancy and Kristin&#8217;s sophisticated color choice, black, gets just the right touch for a special occasion with gold embellishment at the neckline.</p>
<p>Want to get the look? Try the Gold Band Maternity Dress by Maternal America (pictured above right), available at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.duematernity.com/gobamamadrby.html">DueMaternity.com</a> for $104.</p>
<p><strong>What did you wear to your baby shower? Why did you choose it?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Plus, more from The Bump:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/celebrity-news/slideshows/celebrity-maternity-fashion.aspx">Celebrity Maternity Fashion</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/maternity-fashion/slideshows/maternity-dresses-wedding.aspx">What to Wear to a Wedding While You’re Pregnant</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers.aspx">Tons of Baby Shower Ideas!</a></p>
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		<title>Kourtney Kardashian Had Two Baby Showers &#8212; Is That Okay?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Yang</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will you be keeping up with the Kardashians when it comes to baby showers? Kourtney, who’s expecting a girl in July, celebrated Mother’s Day weekend with a baby shower in Los Angeles. Kourtney’s mom Kris and sisters Kim and Khloe threw her a luncheon on Saturday May 12th. According to PEOPLE, more than 50 guests...<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.thebump.com&#038;blog=33418031&#038;post=1620&#038;subd=xothebump&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center"><img src="http://xothebump.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/kourtneykardashian_prphotos_652.jpg?w=650" /></p><p>Will you be keeping up with the Kardashians when it comes to baby showers? Kourtney, who’s expecting a girl in July, celebrated Mother’s Day weekend with a baby shower in Los Angeles. Kourtney’s mom Kris and sisters Kim and Khloe threw her a luncheon on Saturday May 12th. According to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20595413,00.html"><em>PEOPLE</em></a>, more than 50 guests attended the backyard party (including Kim’s new boyfriend Kanye West and Khloe’s husband Lamar) in Kris’s home. The theme was “The Hamptons.”</p>
<p>This wasn’t Kourtney’s first shower for this pregnancy, though. Her boyfriend Scott Disick had thrown her a bash a few weeks ago in his hometown &#8212; it was an elegant affair at a restaurant in Riverhead, NY.</p>
<p><strong>Did you have two or more baby showers? Do you think it’s okay to have more than one shower?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Plus, more from The Bump: </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/articles/baby-shower-ideas-from-around-the-country.aspx">Creative Baby Shower Ideas From Around the Country</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/articles/10-tips-for-budget-baby-showers.aspx">10 Tips for Budget Baby Showers</a></p>
<p><a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/baby-showers/articles/most-overrated-baby-items.aspx">Most Overrated Baby Items</a></p>
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