Baby Shower Fortune Games

If you’ve ever been to a baby shower, you may have noticed that they seem to be filled with predictions. Everyone guesses the sex of the baby. At some showers, people will tie the mother-to-be’s wedding ring to a string and suspend the ring over the pregnant belly. The wives’ tale says if the ring moves in circles, you’re having a boy. If it moves in a straight line, it’s a girl.

My aunt took part in this superstitious baby-predicting practice both times she was pregnant. Both times it went in circles. Both times she had boys. Make of it what you will. Aside from this, there are plenty of wives’ tales as to how to figure out the sex of the baby. Since there are so many predictions going on, and talk of new beginnings, perhaps you’d like to bring in a tasty treat to complement the occasion.

For a little excitement and something to gossip about, you might want to consider having fortune cookies at your baby shower. The party is bound to be full of wonderful food and delicious desserts. It could be fun to satisfy the sweet tooth while also giving everyone something to talk about. It’s a blast to go around the room and have all the guests open their fortune cookies one by one.

As many people like to follow their fortune reading with certain phrases, you might want to follow yours with, “with your new baby.” If your fortune reads, “You will get a pleasant surprise,” you should read aloud, “You will get a pleasant surprise with your new baby.” It’s lots of fun.